Gapminder: see how countries change over time with bubble charts
Free tools from a Swedish non-profit that animate development data over time, best known for the moving bubble chart of income and health.
Our World in Data: charts and datasets on the world’s big trends
A free, openly licensed library of interactive charts on health, energy, food, poverty and more, with each chart's sources and data available to download.
OECD Data: compare rich economies on jobs, prices and productivity
The OECD's data portal and Data Explorer give comparable statistics for member countries and partners, with downloads and an API for repeat work.
IMF DataMapper: see growth, inflation and debt forecasts on a map
The IMF's free visual tool for its key datasets, including World Economic Outlook figures, for quick country comparisons and a forward look at economies.
World Bank Open Data: free country indicators for market sizing
Free, openly licensed development data for almost every economy, from GDP growth to internet use, with charts, maps and CSV or Excel downloads.
Hofstede Insights: compare national cultures before you enter a market
A free tool that scores countries on Hofstede's six dimensions of national culture, useful for market entry, cross-border teams and negotiation preparation.
