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Who knows more about the world - you or a Chimp?

Who knows more about the world – you or a Chimp?

Hans Rosling’s Test is now live on Facebook. Play to find out if you know more about the world than a Chimpanzee! Some of you may already follow us on Facebook, otherwise please also visit our Facebook page and become a fan.

Posted in News | Tagged Facebook, Hans Rosling, News

Gapminder Desktop launched

Gapminder Desktop launched

Now you can use Gapminder World – with all its indicators – from your own computer, even when you have no Internet. Just download and install the brand new Gapminder Desktop.

Posted in News | Tagged desktop, Gapminder, News | 12 Responses

New: Country graphs in Google search

New: Country graphs in Google search

From today, a simple google-search for certain development indicators from the World Bank directly generats a graph in a one-box.

Posted in News | Tagged News

New bubble graph: Gapminder Agriculture

Which country has the biggest grain production? Who produce most fruits, vegetables, nuts, coffee or other crops? And who raises most sheeps, cows, or other livestock?

Now you can see agricultural production in a complete new Gapminder Graph. With data from FAO, we have collected over 700 indicators to show how agricultural production has changed over the last 45 years.

Posted in News | Tagged agriculture, Gapminder World, New indicators, News | 8 Responses

Help us cross the river of myths


Please read Hans Rosling’s personal appeal.
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TEDTalks

Hans Rosling's TEDTalks have been seen by millions. Tune in and see the talks from 2006 onwards:

  • TED 2006
    Debunking myths about the "third world"
    19.50
  • TED 2007
    The seemingly impossible is possible
    18.57
  • TED 2009
    HIV: New facts and stunning data visuals
    11.13
  • TED @ State
    Let my dataset change your mindset
    22.29
  • TED India
    Asia's rise - how and when
    15.50
  • TED @ Cannes
    Why ending poverty is crucial to stop population growth.
    10.04
  • TED @ Qatar
    Religions and babies.
    13.20


TED stands for Technology, Entertainment & Design and has arranged conferences since 1984. Their annual conferences bring together the world's most fascinating thinkers and doers, who are challenged to give the talk of their lives (in 18 minutes).
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