Mapped: 30 Years of Deforestation and Forest Growth, by Country

Where are the world’s forests still shrinking, and where are they seeing net gains? We map deforestation by country between 1990-2020. Read more

A Visual Guide to Europe’s Member States

Europe’s member states are part of one or more of the four major treaty groups. Here we map the countries that are part of these groups. Read more

4 Historical Maps that Explain the USSR

These historical maps tell the story of the USSR, and how its territorial expansion and contraction is linked to present day geopolitical events. Read more

Map Explainer: Key Facts About Ukraine

Ukraine has made the headlines due to the ongoing tensions with Russia. In this map infographic, we examine Ukraine from a structural point of view. Read more

Mapped: The World’s Major Religions

Today, 84% of the world’s population identifies with a religious group. Here we visualize the distribution of the major religions worldwide. Read more

Mapped: Gas Prices in America at All-Time Highs

This map looks at gas prices across various states, and historical context for today’s sky-high prices at the pump. Read more

Mapped: Global Happiness Levels in 2022

Global happiness levels are determined by several different factors. Here’s a look at the happiest and unhappiest countries in every region. Read more

Mapped: All the World’s Military Personnel

Which countries have the biggest militaries in the world? This map reveals all the world’s military personnel. Read more

Mapped: The State of Global Democracy in 2022

We map the state of global democracy, as the Democracy Index hits its lowest point since the inception of the index in 2006. Read more

Mapped: Solar and Wind Power by Country

Wind and solar make up 10% of the world’s electricity. Combined, they are the fourth-largest source of electricity after coal, gas, and hydro. Read more