International dollars are used to compare incomes and purchasing power across countries and over time. Here, we explain how they’re calculated and why they’re used.| Our World in Data
To estimate historical global poverty, researchers can analyze economic data and reconstruct national accounts to understand income levels and inequality in the past.| Our World in Data
A healthy, nutritious diet is much more expensive than a calorie sufficient one. As a result, three billion people cannot afford a healthy diet.| Our World in Data
Research suggests that many children – especially in the world’s poorest countries – learn only very little in school. What can we do to improve this?| Our World in Data
We live in a world in which ten children die every minute.| Our World in Data