Millennials Making More Happen With Less [Chart]

How do millennials spend their discretionary income in comparison to other groups? We dive into the latest survey results on millennial spending habits. Read more

Fertility Rates Keep Dropping, and it’s Going to Hit the Economy Hard

Globally, fertility rates have decreased by about half since 1960. What will happen to the economy when the world’s aging population begins to retire? Read more

These 3 Animated Maps Show the World’s Largest Cities Throughout History

These stunning animations and interactive maps show the changing title for the world’s largest city, as well as the rapid pace of urbanization in today’s world. Read more

The Population of Every Country is Represented on this Bubble Chart

Every country is represented in this deceptively simple visualization. We then show all U.S. counties using a similar method, which might make you feel small! Read more

Chart: The Netflix Generation

Cable television is slowly being killed by the digital natives, including millennials and Gen Z. Read more

Animation: The World’s Population in 2100 by Region

Based on data and projections from the U.N. Population Division, here is how the world’s population will shift between 1950 and 2100, sorted by region. Read more

The Demographic Timebomb: A Rapidly Aging Population

The percentage of the global population that is 65+ will double from 10% to 20% by 2050, creating potential economic headwinds especially for millennials. Read more

Animated Map: The 20 Most Populous Cities in the World by 2100

This animation shows big changes in the world’s most populous cities over the next 80+ years. Africa alone will hold 13 cities bigger than NYC by this time. Read more

Animation: Comparing China vs. India Population Pyramids

Unintended effects of China’s population control policies, the challenges of Chinese demographics, and a new population paradigm where India sits up top. Read more

Interactive: Visualizing Median Income For All 3,000+ U.S. Counties

This interactive data visualization allows you to see median household income levels for every U.S. county – as well as the ability to sort data by state. Read more