What percentage of the world uses the internet?

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.

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How many Canadians have registered retirement savings plans?
How many Canadians have registered retirement savings plans?

Registered Retirement Saving Plans or RRSPs are an important part of the retirements savings equation for many Canadians. These plans provide additional funds upon retirement, giving people an added level of financial security. Learn how many Canadians invest in RRSPs.

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How many Canadian workers are unionized?
How many Canadian workers are unionized?

In 2023, Statistics Canada reported that 5.3 million Canadians—about 3 in 10 employees—were covered by collective bargaining agreements. Of which 76.7% of public sector employees were unionized compared to 15.5% of employees in the private sector.

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How many temporary foreign workers are employed in Canada’s agriculture sector?
How many temporary foreign workers are employed in Canada’s agriculture sector?

In 2023, the agriculture sector in Canada employed 280,798 people, of which 79,734 or 28% were temporary foreign workers. This represents an increase of 15,085 people from the year before.

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What is the labour force survey and what does it tell us?
What is the labour force survey and what does it tell us?

The Labour Force Survey provides insights into shifting national, provincial, territorial, and regional labour trends such as employment across industrial sectors, hours worked, labour force participation, and unemployment rates.

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Canada is the fifth-largest holder of US debt

The US national debt stands at $37.64 trillion, about a quarter of which is owned by foreign countries through US Treasury Securities such as T-bills, T-notes, and Treasury bonds. As of November 2025, Canada is the fifth-largest foreign owner of US debt. See how Canada’s ownership of US debt has changed since 2020.

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Which countries owns the most US government debt?
Which countries owns the most US government debt?

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.

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What percentage of the world uses the internet?
What percentage of the world uses the internet?

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.

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Which country has the most publicly listed firms?
Which country has the most publicly listed firms?

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

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Which countries produce the most oil?
Which countries produce the most oil?

Explore global oil production in 2024—from the U.S., Russia, Saudi Arabia to Canada and Iran—powered by data from the 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy.

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How is global population growth reshaping the world—and Canada?
How is global population growth reshaping the world—and Canada?

See how global population surged from 3 billion in 1960 to over 8.14 billion by 2024 and how Canada’s demographic future hinges on immigration from fast-growing regions.

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Which country has the highest life expectancy?
Which country has the highest life expectancy?

See which countries lead the world in life expectancy in 2023, with insights on global averages, regional trends, and differences between men and women.

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What is the largest city in the world by population?
What is the largest city in the world by population?

Tokyo tops the global rankings of the world’s largest cities with an urban agglomeration of about 37 million people (2025). Discover the world’s most populous megacities by metro size.

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Getting Started With Python Pandas Library
Getting Started With Python Pandas Library

Learn how to get started with pandas, Python’s powerful data analysis library. This beginner-friendly guide covers installation, importing pandas, creating DataFrames, and performing basic operations to help you master data analysis in Python quickly.

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How to transform wide tables to long tables using Pandas
How to transform wide tables to long tables using Pandas

Learn how and why data analysts use the pandas melt() function to reshape wide data into long, tidy tables. Includes syntax breakdown, examples, and practical tips for easier data analysis and visualization.

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Sorting and Ranking Data in Pandas
Sorting and Ranking Data in Pandas

Learn to sort and rank data, which will allow you to uncover patterns, identify leaders and laggards, and compare values quickly.

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Filtering Data in Pandas: Conditions and Boolean Indexing
Filtering Data in Pandas: Conditions and Boolean Indexing

Learn how to filter data in pandas using conditions and Boolean indexing.

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Understanding World Bank Data: A Beginner’s Guide to Preparing It for Analysis
Understanding World Bank Data: A Beginner’s Guide to Preparing It for Analysis

Learn how to download, clean, and transform World Bank data for analysis. This step-by-step guide explains dataset structure, wide vs. long formats, and how to prepare World Bank indicators for use in Excel, Google Sheets, or data visualization tools.

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How to Find Key Financial Metrics for Canadian-Listed Companies
How to Find Key Financial Metrics for Canadian-Listed Companies

Learn how to find key financial metrics for Canadian-listed companies using SEDAR+ filings and IFRS reports. This guide covers where to locate revenue, expenses, EPS, cash flow, and executive compensation in Canadian disclosure documents like annual reports, MD&A, and AIFs.

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How to Find Key Financial Metrics in US Corporate Disclosure Documents
How to Find Key Financial Metrics in US Corporate Disclosure Documents

Learn where to find revenue, expenses, net income, EPS, executive pay, EBITDA, cash flow, and other key financial metrics in corporate filings like SEC 10-Ks and DEF 14A.

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Chart Design Tips Every Data Analyst Should Know
Chart Design Tips Every Data Analyst Should Know

Learn how to make better data visualizations inspired by Storytelling with Data. Discover 10 chart design tips that help you simplify visuals, use color effectively, and communicate insights clearly.

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Charted: The Happiest Countries In the World 2025
Charted: The Happiest Countries In the World 2025

Finland is the happiest country in the world, according to the latest World Happiness Report. It’s the eighth consecutive year the Nordic country has topped the list. Following Finland are fellow Nordic countries Denmark, Iceland, and Sweden. The Netherlands rounds out the top five.

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Which countries produce the most gold
Gold, Economics
Which countries produce the most gold
Gold, Economics

In 2023, mines in China produced an estimated 378.2t of gold, about 11% of the gold produced globally, making it the top gold-producing nation in the world, a position it has maintained for the past 15 years. Russia, Australia, Canada and the United States are among the top five.

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Charted: Where North America gets its electricity
Charted, Energy
Charted: Where North America gets its electricity
Charted, Energy

As the world races to decarbonize and bring on cleaner sources of electricity, it got us wondering how North America’s electricity grid stacks up against the rest of the world. In this story, we explore North America’s electricity mix in 2023 and how it has changed over the years.

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Charted: The largest companies in the world
Economics, Charted
Charted: The largest companies in the world
Economics, Charted

In 1995, Fortune Magazine released its first-ever Global 500 - a list of the top 500 companies in the world based on revenue. In this story, we explore the 500 largest companies in the world by revenue.

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Charted: The busiest ports in the world
Economics, Charted
Charted: The busiest ports in the world
Economics, Charted

The global economy is powered by maritime trade. It’s estimated that 80% of the world’s goods – food, raw materials, manufactured products, etc. – are transported by sea. In this article, we explore the world’s busiest container ports in 2022.

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