Texas had the most active mines in 2024, while Nevada led the U.S. in non-fuel mineral production value in 2025. Explore the data to see where mining matters most.

The U.S. imported 22.9 million metric tons of steel in 2025, with Canada as its largest supplier. Explore U.S. steel import trends, top trading partners and the types of steel products imported.

As of November 2025, U.S. government debt reached $36.2 trillion, with foreign investors holding $9.35 trillion—about 26%—through U.S. Treasury securities. Learn which country holds the most US debt.

The internet has changed the way the world works, learns, and forms connections. In 2023, about 7 in 10 people globally had access to the internet via a computer, mobile phone, games machine, streaming services, etc. Learn about how access and usage trends have changed between 2015 and 2023.

Stock exchanges link companies and investors globally, fueling growth and innovation. Find out which country has the most publicly listed firms.

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.

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.

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.