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Economics
Welcome to Trendlines, where we explore issues shaping the world and their impacts on Canada. Our economics section dives into shifting economic trends from global trade and critical supply chains to inflation and industrial production. This section analyzes global, regional, and national data to highlight economic trends and their effects on the world.
How does defense spending compare across NATO countries?
Founded following the end of World War II, the goal of NATO is to secure lasting peace in Europe and North America. In this story, we use data from the CIA World Factbook and NATO, to break down the national defense expenditures for each NATO member nation.
Which country produces the most coffee?
Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. The beans used to brew espresso, cappuccinos and lattes among other popular coffee drinks are grown commercially in over 70 countries globally. In this story, we explore the world’s top coffee producers. We use data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to analyze the world’s top producers by volume.
Which country grows the most rice?
Rice is one of the most widely consumed grains and a primary staple for more than half of the world’s population, particularly in Asia and Africa. In this story we explore which countries grow the most rice.
Charted: Countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites
There are a total of 1,157 UNESCO World Heritage sites globally. Italy is home to the most World Heritage sites with 58. See where other countries land on the list.