How to read the above chart: It is on a log scale showing confirmed cases and rate of growth. The second chart begins at 100 confirmed cases. Note that the y-axes jump forward in greater and greater values, doubling at regular intervals. This is because they measure exponential growth.

Data sourced from Our World In Data, which now relies on Johns Hopkins data. There are limitations and variations in how different countries report confirmed COVID-19 cases. 

If you would like to compare specific countries, we recommend FT's interactive tracker.