Our World in Data
Read explanations beside interactive charts and follow each measure back to its underlying sources.
Explore the original source- Published by
- Global Change Data Lab, with researchers at the University of Oxford
- Getting in
- Free reading and chart downloads; underlying data licenses can differ.
- What you can work with
- CSV · JSON metadata · PNG · SVG
- Links and access checked
A good place to start
Open Energy Mix and compare electricity generation with primary energy for the same country.
What you can find
Our World in Data pairs topic explanations with charts and data tools. It is useful for finding a question worth pursuing and then following the measure underneath the picture. The Energy Mix page offers a starting point for exploring how energy sources combine and change.
Try this first
Choose one country and a short period. Compare an electricity chart with a primary-energy chart. Before describing a difference, write down what each chart counts. Make a small sketch of both, keeping their titles and units visible. Your discovery may be about a definition rather than a surprising new trend.
Access and reuse
The FAQ explains chart downloads, citation instructions, and reuse. Its own qualifying charts and data can be reused with credit under the stated license. Third-party datasets and images may have other terms. Check the source panel for the particular material you want to share.
Provenance
Save the chart URL, selected countries, time range, and source note. Follow “Learn more about this data” to see definitions and processing information. Credit both the original provider and Our World in Data when required. A polished chart still needs a clear account of what its numbers mean.
What to watch for
- Electricity and total energy are different measures.
- Charts may combine or process multiple providers.
- Licenses for third-party data are not automatically the same as the chart license.