Our World in Data is an independent, non-profit scientific web publication based at the University of Oxford. Dedicated to making research and data on the world’s largest challenges understandable, it combines empirical global data with interactive charts covering poverty, disease, energy, hunger, climate change, and demographic shifts.
Key Data & Research Features
- Interactive Empirical Visualizations: Thousands of interactive charts and country-by-country comparison tables built with open-source Grapher technology.
- Rigorous Academic Synthesis: Research essays contextualizing centuries of historical data to track long-term global progress and emerging crises.
- Open Data Downloads: Every dataset is freely available under Creative Commons licenses with downloadable CSV files and GitHub data repositories.
- Topical Data Explorers: Comprehensive dedicated portals for energy transition, CO2 emissions, global health, and agricultural productivity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Our World in Data get its datasets?
Data comes from peer-reviewed academic journals, specialized research institutes, and international organizations like the UN, WHO, World Bank, and OECD.
Can I use Our World in Data charts in my reports and presentations?
Yes. All charts and data are licensed under CC BY, meaning you can freely reuse, adapt, and publish them with attribution to the authors.
Who funds Our World in Data?
It is published by Global Change Data Lab, a UK charity funded through grants from charitable trusts, foundations, and individual reader donations.