Our World in Data (OWID) is a scientific online publication that focuses on large global problems such as poverty, disease, hunger, climate change, war, existential risks, and inequality.
It is a project of the Global Change Data Lab, a registered charity in England and Wales,[3] and was founded by Max Roser, a social historian and development economist.
Our World in Data uses interactive charts and maps to illustrate research findings, often taking a long-term view to show how global living conditions have changed over time.
As of April 2024, Our World in Data categorize their charts and articles by the following topics on their website:[5] Roser began his work on the project in 2011,[6] adding a research team at the University of Oxford later on.
Max Roser told Fortune that Our World in Data's board of trustees ultimately rejected the grant money after conducting due diligence and other checks.