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Foreign aid targets
Our World in Data's bar chart drew 6.3K views on X: 0.2x its typical post and #149 of 150 Our World in Data charts we track by views. Read Oct 24, 2026.
In the early 1980s, almost half a million people were paralyzed by polio every year. The number of cases has fallen by more than 99% from its peak, and foreign aid programs have played a crucial role in the fight against polio. What’s true
Why it spread
It spread modestly, with 55 likes, 12 reposts, 9 saves and 6,339 views, because the post explains itself and comes from a big source.
What worked
- The post text explains itself, opening with a concrete human scale of almost half a million people paralyzed each year and then stating the more than 99% fall from the peak.
- The chart is a simple bar form with high self labelling and a visible source line, so readers can grasp the point without extra context.
- The account is branded and its source reach sits in the top quarter, giving the post credibility and distribution beyond its own followers.
What to borrow
We could pair a plain bar chart with a short self explaining caption that states the human scale first and the change second, and always keep our source line visible.
Careful
Do not over read the spread: the quote rate is in the bottom quarter and there are no comments, so engagement was mostly passive, and the modest like and repost counts do not prove the framing alone drove reach.
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How far did Our World in Data's "Foreign aid targets" chart travel?
6,339 views, 55 likes, 12 reposts and 9 saves on X, read Oct 24, 2026. A normal post from @OurWorldInData gets about 27.3K views.
What kind of chart is it?
A bar chart. Foreign aid would double if countries met UN target.
Can I use Our World in Data's chart?
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