Datastory Interactive Rankings and Indexes: Bring Your Data to Life

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Oct 15, 2024

What Are Rankings and Index Products?

Rankings and Index products are powerful tools that simplify and organize complex data into clear, digestible formats. They allow you to rank entities, locations, or concepts based on specific criteria—whether it’s social media influence, economic performance, or environmental impact. Examples of some of the most succesfull indices include the Forbes ranking of the richest people, the Human Development Index, and the Big Mac Index by The Economist. By presenting data in a comparative, visual format, these products enable audiences to quickly grasp key insights, make informed decisions, and engage in meaningful discussions.

Why Choose Datastory’s Interactive Rankings and Indexes Products?

Turn Complex Data into Clear Insights: Our tools break down vast datasets, allowing users to filter, drill down, and explore trends with ease. The data becomes actionable, not overwhelming.
Boost Engagement: Interactive content keeps users coming back. By allowing your audience to engage directly with your data, you create deeper connections and long-lasting interest.
Establish Authority: An interactive, well-researched ranking positions your organization as a trusted leader, attracting media attention and public interest.
Empower Decision-Makers: Whether for policymakers or industry leaders, our tools make complex data easy to understand, helping people make smarter, data-driven decisions.
Adapt to Growth: As your data evolves, so do our tools. Interactive rankings are scalable, ensuring that they grow with your organization’s needs.
Make Your Data Shareable: Interactive rankings are more likely to be shared, spreading your message across social platforms and engaging a broader audience.

Success Stories

1. Corporate Tax Haven Index (CTHI): Exposing Global Tax Havens

In collaboration with the Tax Justice Network, Datastory developed the Corporate Tax Haven Index (CTHI) site, a tool that ranks countries based on their role in facilitating corporate tax avoidance. The product visualizes complex financial data, offering dynamic rankings, interactive country profiles, and multilingual support to empower policymakers, researchers, and advocacy groups in the fight against global tax abuse.

Key Features:

Interactive Country Profiles: Explore detailed insights into each country’s tax policies and financial practices.
Dynamic Rankings: See how countries compare globally on tax avoidance metrics, with real-time updates and historical trends.
Multilingual Accessibility: The product is available in four languages, ensuring global reach and impact.

Explore the tool here.

2. Maktbarometern 2024: Mapping Sweden’s Social Media Influence

Partnering with Medieakademin, Datastory built the technical infrastructure for Maktbarometern 2024, a product that tracks and ranks social media influence across Sweden. The tool collects data from five major social platforms, offering users an in-depth look at how digital power shifts and shapes public conversations.

Key Features:

Comprehensive Social Media Data: Gather insights from Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.
Dynamic Visualizations: Visualize top influencers based on reach and engagement, with real-time data integration.
Admin Panel: Medieakademin can tag, sort, and analyze vast datasets with ease, providing rich, actionable insights into Sweden’s digital landscape.

Explore the tool here.

Why Choose Datastory?

If your organization wants to create its own branded index, Datastory can help you complete 90% of the work in just one day, making the process fast and efficient. We specialize in making data engaging and interactive, allowing users to explore and understand information in real time. Our solutions are custom-built to meet the unique needs and goals of your organization, ensuring your index is tailored for maximum impact. With advanced data science techniques, we guarantee that your data is accurate, reliable, and valuable.

Use Cases for Datastory Rankings/Index Products

Public Sector & NGOs

Rankings and indices highlight key areas for improvement, such as tax justice or social media influence. These tools drive transparency and enable informed decision-making.

Research Institutions

In academia, complex multi-layered indices, like the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), are crucial for grouping detailed data into broader categories. This approach makes it easier to analyze and present research findings.

Media and News Outlets

Dynamic rankings and indices enhance storytelling by providing real-time insights. Whether it's tracking economic performance or analyzing social media trends, these tools make data more engaging for audiences.