Mapped: How Much Does it Take to be the Top 1% in Each U.S. State?

An annual income anywhere between $360,000-$950,000 can grant entry into the top 1%—depending on where you live in America. Read more

The Incredible Historical Map That Changed Cartography

Check out the Fra Mauro Mappa Mundi (c. 1450s), a historical map that formed a bridge between medieval and renaissance worldviews. Read more

Charted: The Number of North Korean Defectors (1998-2023)

Why are the number of North Korean defectors decreasing? We cover the number of defectors by year and map their perilous escape routes. Read more

Mapped: The Top Middle East Exports by Country

It’s more than just oil. This map of Middle East exports shows the top global product of each country by value. Read more

Mapped: Which Countries Recognize Israel or Palestine, or Both?

In this visualization, we look at how international recognition of Israel and Palestine breaks down among the 193 UN member states. Read more

Interactive Map: The World as 1,000 People

How would all the people in the world be spread out if there were only 1,000 people on Earth? This interactive map examines the breakdown. Read more

Mapped: Recognition of Israel by Country

Belize is the latest country to suspend relations with Israel as of November. In this graphic we map the recognition of Israel by country. Read more

Mapped: Recognition of Palestine by Country

As of November 2023, 138 of the 193 UN members recognized Palestine. This map shows the recognition of the State of Palestine by country. Read more

Mapped: The Expansion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization

Established by China, Russia, and former Soviet states, the SCO serves as a counterbalance to Western influence in Eurasia. Read more

The Venezuela–Guyana Dispute Explained in 3 Maps

In this series of maps, we explain the dispute that has spanned nearly two centuries over the vast Essequibo region. Read more