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World Geography Analytics

These reports combine official datasets with the site's country and place references. Each analysis publishes its method, source dates, caveats, and downloadable records so the conclusions can be checked.

Published analysis

Freshwater resources and water stress by country

Compare renewable internal freshwater resources, per-person availability, total withdrawals, and the UN SDG 6.4.2 water-stress indicator across 186 countries and economies.

Coverage
186 countries and economies
Underlying source
FAO AQUASTAT via World Bank
Source updated
2026-07-13

Mobile connectivity data

Verified prepaid mobile data plans by country

Compare official package prices, data allowances, validity, tax treatment and registration notes across 10 countries. Values remain in local currency and are not presented as market averages.

Coverage
10 countries
Source type
Official operator plans
Last checked
2026-08-09

Property market analysis

Recorded property sale prices per square metre

Compare official DVF transaction medians for apartments and houses in 20 French cities. These reports describe recorded sales during 2021–2025; they are not live listings, valuations, or investment advice.

Coverage
20 French cities
Underlying source
DGFiP DVF via data.gouv.fr
Source updated
2026-07-17

Research roadmap

Next anchor reports

New reports will be published only when a stable primary dataset and a defensible comparison method are available. The list below is a research queue, not a set of placeholder pages.

Cities + housing

Property sale prices

Recorded sale prices per square metre, transaction counts, source periods, and geographic caveats.

National parks

Protected land pressure

Protected-area share, visitor pressure, and threatened habitats by country.

Universities

University access

Universities per million residents, tertiary participation, and international student flows.

Airports + rail

Transport connectivity

International air links, rail density, and access gaps between major cities.

Islands

Island climate exposure

Population and infrastructure exposed to sea-level rise and coastal hazards.

Mountains

Mountain water towers

Countries that depend on glacier- and snow-fed river systems.

Volcanoes

Volcanic exposure

Population near active volcanoes, eruption history, and monitoring coverage.

Museums + heritage

Cultural access

Museums and UNESCO sites per resident, geographic concentration, and access gaps.

Stadiums

Stadium legacy

Capacity per resident, public cost, utilization, and major-event legacy.