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| 2021 || The Our World in Data website reaches 89 million unique visitors.<ref>{{cite web | title = Our World in Data: Coverage | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211204145911/https://ourworldindata.org/coverage | website = Our World in Data | access-date = 2024-07-12}}</ref> Beginning the COVID-19 pandemic with six staff members, the organization would grow to 20 by the end of this year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wiblin|first=Robert|title=Max Roser on building the world's first great source of COVID-19 data at Our World in Data|url=https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/max-roser-our-world-in-data/|website=80,000 Hours|language=en-US|access-date=21 July 2021|archive-date=22 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122084210/https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/max-roser-our-world-in-data/}}</ref><ref name="team">{{Cite web|url=https://ourworldindata.org/team|title=Our World in Data - Team|website=Our World in Data|access-date=2021-10-05|archive-date=20 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320025147/https://ourworldindata.org/team}}</ref>

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| 2022 || Our World in Data collaborates with {{w|Metaculus}} to forecast long-term global trends by combining expert predictions with rigorous data analysis, focusing on areas like health, education, and economic growth. In the same year, FTX's Future Fund offers OWID a $7.5 million grant, which is rejected by their board of trustees after due diligence and other checks, according to Max Roser.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bankman-Fried’s FTX Collapse Threatens Effective Altruism’s Billions in Charity |url=https://fortune.com/2022/11/14/bankman-fried-ftx-collapse-threatens-effective-altruism-billions-charity-philanthropy/ |website=Fortune |accessdate=3 September 2024}}</ref>

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| 2023 || Our World in Data's SDG Tracker is launched, with the purpose to monitor global progress towards the {{w|UN}} {{w|Sustainable Development Goals}} using official statistics, providing free, updated data to hold governments accountable until 2030.

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| 2018 || February 2 || || Funding || {{w|Our World in Data}} receives almost US$ 1.8 million research grant from the {{w|Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}} to enhance its work presenting the empirical research and data on global development.<ref>{{cite web | title = Oxford Martin Programme on Global Development receives new funding | url = https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/2018-new-funding-owd | website = Oxford Martin School | access-date = 2024-07-12}}</ref>

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| 2018 || February 13 || || Coverage || {{w|Our World in Data}} is cited in {{w|Stephen Pinker}}'s ''Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress''.<ref name="Our Audience & Coverage"/>

| 2018 || February 13 || || Coverage || {{w|Our World in Data}} is cited in {{w|Stephen Pinker}}'s ''Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress''. Pinker references the platform to provide empirical evidence on improvements in various aspects of human life, such as reductions in poverty, increases in life expectancy, and advancements in public health. OWID, known for its comprehensive data visualizations and accessible explanations, strengthens Pinker’s case by illustrating long-term trends that reflect positive societal change.<ref name="Our Audience & Coverage"/>

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| 2018 || February || [[w:Cause of death|Causes of death]] || Publication || {{w|Our World in Data}} publishes a study exploring the global causes of death, highlighting shifts in mortality patterns over time. It discusses how causes of death have evolved from infectious diseases and malnutrition in the past to chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes in recent decades. The article emphasizes the impact of various factors such as economic development, healthcare advancements, and lifestyle changes on mortality rates. It also provides detailed data visualizations and comparisons of cause-of-death statistics across different regions and income levels, illustrating global health trends and disparities. The aim is to offer a comprehensive understanding of how and why causes of death vary worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ritchie |first1=Hannah |last2=Roser |first2=Max |title=Causes of Death |url=https://ourworldindata.org/causes-of-death |website=ourworldindata.org |accessdate=12 April 2024}}</ref>

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| 2022 || July 7 || {{w|Dracunculiasis}} || Publication || {{w|Our World in Data}} publishes a page on Guinea worm disease eradication detailing the global efforts to eliminate this parasitic infection. It discusses the transmission and health impacts of Guinea worm disease, the progress made through targeted interventions such as improved access to clean water and health education, and the challenges faced in eradicating the disease. The page highlights the significant reduction in cases over time and the role of organizations like the Carter Center in spearheading eradication campaigns. Data visualizations and research findings underscore the near-eradication status of the disease and the ongoing efforts needed to achieve complete elimination.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dattani |first1=Saloni |last2=Spooner |first2=Fiona |last3=Roser |first3=Max |title=Guinea worm disease is close to being eradicated – how was this progress achieved? |url=https://ourworldindata.org/guinea-worm-path-eradication |website=Our World in Data |access-date=20 March 2024 |date=18 March 2024}}</ref>

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| 2022 || ~~Oztober~~ 14 || || Partnership || A collaboration is announced between online platform {{w|Metaculus}} and {{w|Our World in Data}}, with the purpose to create a project aimed at forecasting long-term global trends. The initiative seeks to combine rigorous data analysis with expert predictions to understand future developments in areas like health, education, and economic growth. By leveraging Metaculus' forecasting platform and the comprehensive data from OWID, the project aims to provide valuable insights into the potential trajectories of global progress and challenges over the coming decades.<ref>{{cite web |title=Metaculus Launches the Forecasting Our World in Data Project to Probe the Long-Term Future |url=https://metaculus.medium.com/metaculus-launches-the-forecasting-our-world-in-data-project-to-probe-the-long-term-future-6d1d84d7b805 |website=Medium |accessdate=1 August 2024}}</ref>

| 2022 || July || || Funding || FTX's Future Fund, a charity associated with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, proposes a $7.5 million grant to support the activities of Our World in Data. Despite the significant funding offer, Max Roser would later disclose that the organization's board of trustees decided to decline the grant. This decision is made after a thorough process of due diligence, including various checks to assess the implications of accepting funds from FTX. The board's ultimate rejection of the grant suggests that concerns may have arisen regarding the source of the funding or potential ethical considerations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bankman-Fried’s FTX Collapse Threatens Effective Altruism’s Billions in Charity |url=https://fortune.com/2022/11/14/bankman-fried-ftx-collapse-threatens-effective-altruism-billions-charity-philanthropy/ |website=Fortune |accessdate=3 September 2024}}</ref>

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| 2022 || October 14 || || Partnership || A collaboration is announced between online platform {{w|Metaculus}} and {{w|Our World in Data}}, with the purpose to create a project aimed at forecasting long-term global trends. The initiative seeks to combine rigorous data analysis with expert predictions to understand future developments in areas like health, education, and economic growth. By leveraging Metaculus' forecasting platform and the comprehensive data from OWID, the project aims to provide valuable insights into the potential trajectories of global progress and challenges over the coming decades.<ref>{{cite web |title=Metaculus Launches the Forecasting Our World in Data Project to Probe the Long-Term Future |url=https://metaculus.medium.com/metaculus-launches-the-forecasting-our-world-in-data-project-to-probe-the-long-term-future-6d1d84d7b805 |website=Medium |accessdate=1 August 2024}}</ref>

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| 2022 || October 15 || || Interview || A podcast episode on Hear This Idea features an interview with Edouard Mathieu, the Head of Data at Our World in Data. Mathieu discusses various topics related to data and its impact. The episode delves into how data-driven insights can influence decision-making and problem-solving in different fields. It highlights Mathieu’s perspectives on the use of data to drive innovation and improve understanding across various domains. The conversation also explores challenges and opportunities in leveraging data effectively. The podcast aims to provide listeners with valuable insights into the role of data in shaping modern practices and decisions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode with Edouard Mathieu |url=https://hearthisidea.com/episodes/mathieu/ |website=Hear This Idea |accessdate=1 August 2024}}</ref>

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| 2024 || August 5 || {{w|Suicide}} || Publication || An OWID publication discusses discrepancies in global suicide statistics across different sources. It examines the challenges in accurately measuring and reporting suicide rates due to variations in data collection methods, definitions, and reporting practices among countries and organizations. The article highlights how these differences can lead to significant variations in suicide statistics, making cross-country comparisons difficult. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of available data and the need for consistent methodologies to improve the reliability and comparability of global suicide statistics. The page provides insights into the complexities of suicide data and its implications for public health policy and research.<ref>{{cite web |title=How Do Global Statistics on Suicide Differ Between Sources? |url=https://ourworldindata.org/how-do-global-statistics-on-suicide-differ-between-sources |website=Our World in Data |accessdate=12 August 2024}}</ref>

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| 2024 || October 14 || {{w|Climate change}} || Publication || An article on {{w|Our World in Data}} examines how climate change is projected to impact global crop yields, with variations across regions. Warmer climates may benefit certain crops in temperate zones, while tropical regions are expected to face reduced yields due to increased heat and extreme weather events. The article discusses various factors, such as {{w|carbon dioxide}} levels, temperature changes, and agricultural adaptation strategies, which would influence future food production. The publication highlights the need for innovation and policy measures to manage these challenges and ensure {{w|food security}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=How will climate change affect crop yields in the future? |url=https://ourworldindata.org/will-climate-change-affect-crop-yields-future |website=Our World in Data |accessdate=14 October 2024}}</ref>

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 | 2021 || The Our World in Data website reaches 89 million unique visitors.<ref>{{cite web | title = Our World in Data: Coverage | url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211204145911/https://ourworldindata.org/coverage | website = Our World in Data | access-date = 2024-07-12}}</ref> Beginning the COVID-19 pandemic with six staff members, the organization would grow to 20 by the end of this year.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Wiblin|first=Robert|title=Max Roser on building the world's first great source of COVID-19 data at Our World in Data|url=https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/max-roser-our-world-in-data/|website=80,000 Hours|language=en-US|access-date=21 July 2021|archive-date=22 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211122084210/https://80000hours.org/podcast/episodes/max-roser-our-world-in-data/}}</ref><ref name="team">{{Cite web|url=https://ourworldindata.org/team|title=Our World in Data - Team|website=Our World in Data|access-date=2021-10-05|archive-date=20 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210320025147/https://ourworldindata.org/team}}</ref>
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+| 2022 || Our World in Data collaborates with {{w|Metaculus}} to forecast long-term global trends by combining expert predictions with rigorous data analysis, focusing on areas like health, education, and economic growth. In the same year, FTX's Future Fund offers OWID a $7.5 million grant, which is rejected by their board of trustees after due diligence and other checks, according to Max Roser.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bankman-Fried’s FTX Collapse Threatens Effective Altruism’s Billions in Charity |url=https://fortune.com/2022/11/14/bankman-fried-ftx-collapse-threatens-effective-altruism-billions-charity-philanthropy/ |website=Fortune |accessdate=3 September 2024}}</ref>
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+| 2023 || Our World in Data's SDG Tracker is launched, with the purpose to monitor global progress towards the {{w|UN}} {{w|Sustainable Development Goals}} using official statistics, providing free, updated data to hold governments accountable until 2030.
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 | 2018 || February 2 || || Funding || {{w|Our World in Data}} receives almost US$ 1.8 million research grant from the {{w|Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation}} to enhance its work presenting the empirical research and data on global development.<ref>{{cite web | title = Oxford Martin Programme on Global Development receives new funding | url = https://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/news/2018-new-funding-owd | website = Oxford Martin School | access-date = 2024-07-12}}</ref>
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-| 2018 || February 13 || || Coverage || {{w|Our World in Data}} is cited in {{w|Stephen Pinker}}'s ''Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress''.<ref name="Our Audience & Coverage"/>
+| 2018 || February 13 || || Coverage || {{w|Our World in Data}} is cited in {{w|Stephen Pinker}}'s ''Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress''. Pinker references the platform to provide empirical evidence on improvements in various aspects of human life, such as reductions in poverty, increases in life expectancy, and advancements in public health. OWID, known for its comprehensive data visualizations and accessible explanations, strengthens Pinker’s case by illustrating long-term trends that reflect positive societal change.<ref name="Our Audience & Coverage"/>
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 | 2018 || February || [[w:Cause of death|Causes of death]] || Publication || {{w|Our World in Data}} publishes a study exploring the global causes of death, highlighting shifts in mortality patterns over time. It discusses how causes of death have evolved from infectious diseases and malnutrition in the past to chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes in recent decades. The article emphasizes the impact of various factors such as economic development, healthcare advancements, and lifestyle changes on mortality rates. It also provides detailed data visualizations and comparisons of cause-of-death statistics across different regions and income levels, illustrating global health trends and disparities. The aim is to offer a comprehensive understanding of how and why causes of death vary worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ritchie |first1=Hannah |last2=Roser |first2=Max |title=Causes of Death |url=https://ourworldindata.org/causes-of-death |website=ourworldindata.org |accessdate=12 April 2024}}</ref>
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 | 2022 || July 7 || {{w|Dracunculiasis}} || Publication || {{w|Our World in Data}} publishes a page on Guinea worm disease eradication detailing the global efforts to eliminate this parasitic infection. It discusses the transmission and health impacts of Guinea worm disease, the progress made through targeted interventions such as improved access to clean water and health education, and the challenges faced in eradicating the disease. The page highlights the significant reduction in cases over time and the role of organizations like the Carter Center in spearheading eradication campaigns. Data visualizations and research findings underscore the near-eradication status of the disease and the ongoing efforts needed to achieve complete elimination.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dattani |first1=Saloni |last2=Spooner |first2=Fiona |last3=Roser |first3=Max |title=Guinea worm disease is close to being eradicated – how was this progress achieved? |url=https://ourworldindata.org/guinea-worm-path-eradication |website=Our World in Data |access-date=20 March 2024 |date=18 March 2024}}</ref>
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-| 2022 || Oztober 14 || || Partnership || A collaboration is announced between online platform {{w|Metaculus}} and {{w|Our World in Data}}, with the purpose to create a project aimed at forecasting long-term global trends. The initiative seeks to combine rigorous data analysis with expert predictions to understand future developments in areas like health, education, and economic growth. By leveraging Metaculus' forecasting platform and the comprehensive data from OWID, the project aims to provide valuable insights into the potential trajectories of global progress and challenges over the coming decades.<ref>{{cite web |title=Metaculus Launches the Forecasting Our World in Data Project to Probe the Long-Term Future |url=https://metaculus.medium.com/metaculus-launches-the-forecasting-our-world-in-data-project-to-probe-the-long-term-future-6d1d84d7b805 |website=Medium |accessdate=1 August 2024}}</ref>
+| 2022 || July || || Funding || FTX's Future Fund, a charity associated with the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, proposes a $7.5 million grant to support the activities of Our World in Data. Despite the significant funding offer, Max Roser would later disclose that the organization's board of trustees decided to decline the grant. This decision is made after a thorough process of due diligence, including various checks to assess the implications of accepting funds from FTX. The board's ultimate rejection of the grant suggests that concerns may have arisen regarding the source of the funding or potential ethical considerations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bankman-Fried’s FTX Collapse Threatens Effective Altruism’s Billions in Charity |url=https://fortune.com/2022/11/14/bankman-fried-ftx-collapse-threatens-effective-altruism-billions-charity-philanthropy/ |website=Fortune |accessdate=3 September 2024}}</ref>
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+| 2022 || October 14 || || Partnership || A collaboration is announced between online platform {{w|Metaculus}} and {{w|Our World in Data}}, with the purpose to create a project aimed at forecasting long-term global trends. The initiative seeks to combine rigorous data analysis with expert predictions to understand future developments in areas like health, education, and economic growth. By leveraging Metaculus' forecasting platform and the comprehensive data from OWID, the project aims to provide valuable insights into the potential trajectories of global progress and challenges over the coming decades.<ref>{{cite web |title=Metaculus Launches the Forecasting Our World in Data Project to Probe the Long-Term Future |url=https://metaculus.medium.com/metaculus-launches-the-forecasting-our-world-in-data-project-to-probe-the-long-term-future-6d1d84d7b805 |website=Medium |accessdate=1 August 2024}}</ref>
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 | 2022 || October 15 || || Interview || A podcast episode on Hear This Idea features an interview with Edouard Mathieu, the Head of Data at Our World in Data. Mathieu discusses various topics related to data and its impact. The episode delves into how data-driven insights can influence decision-making and problem-solving in different fields. It highlights Mathieu’s perspectives on the use of data to drive innovation and improve understanding across various domains. The conversation also explores challenges and opportunities in leveraging data effectively. The podcast aims to provide listeners with valuable insights into the role of data in shaping modern practices and decisions.<ref>{{cite web |title=Episode with Edouard Mathieu |url=https://hearthisidea.com/episodes/mathieu/ |website=Hear This Idea |accessdate=1 August 2024}}</ref>
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 | 2024 || August 5 || {{w|Suicide}} || Publication || An OWID publication discusses discrepancies in global suicide statistics across different sources. It examines the challenges in accurately measuring and reporting suicide rates due to variations in data collection methods, definitions, and reporting practices among countries and organizations. The article highlights how these differences can lead to significant variations in suicide statistics, making cross-country comparisons difficult. It also emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations of available data and the need for consistent methodologies to improve the reliability and comparability of global suicide statistics. The page provides insights into the complexities of suicide data and its implications for public health policy and research.<ref>{{cite web |title=How Do Global Statistics on Suicide Differ Between Sources? |url=https://ourworldindata.org/how-do-global-statistics-on-suicide-differ-between-sources |website=Our World in Data |accessdate=12 August 2024}}</ref>
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+| 2024 || October 14 || {{w|Climate change}} || Publication || An article on {{w|Our World in Data}} examines how climate change is projected to impact global crop yields, with variations across regions. Warmer climates may benefit certain crops in temperate zones, while tropical regions are expected to face reduced yields due to increased heat and extreme weather events. The article discusses various factors, such as {{w|carbon dioxide}} levels, temperature changes, and agricultural adaptation strategies, which would influence future food production. The publication highlights the need for innovation and policy measures to manage these challenges and ensure {{w|food security}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=How will climate change affect crop yields in the future? |url=https://ourworldindata.org/will-climate-change-affect-crop-yields-future |website=Our World in Data |accessdate=14 October 2024}}</ref>
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