The Majority of the World’s Population Lives in This Circle

That’s right – nearly 4 billion people live inside the circle on this world map, including 22 of the world’s 37 megacities. Read more

These 3 Maps Help to Visualize America’s $18 Trillion Economy

The United States has a $18 trillion economy – the biggest in the world. But here’s another way of looking at it, using three interesting maps. 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

Interactive Map: The Flow of International Trade

Use this interactive map to explore fascinating data on international trade. Which countries trade with each other, and which are stuck as hermits? Read more

This Map Shows U.S. States Renamed for Countries With Similar GDPs

Texas is the size of Canada, and California is similar to France. Even tiny Vermont is comparable to a country’s GDP (Bahrain). Read more

This Map Shows the Most Extreme Comparison of Population Density We’ve Seen

More people live in the tiny red region than all of the blue areas combined. This map really shows the disparity in population density throughout the globe. Read more

This Animated Map Shows U.S. Unemployment Over Time (1990-2016)

See the ebbs and flows of regional unemployment in the United States in this animated map from 1990 until 2016. Read more

The Most Important Invention From Every U.S. State

Many U.S. inventions, such as the internet or airplane, have had a profound impact on the world. Here’s each state’s most important invention. Read more

The Roman Empire’s Roads In Transit Map Form

Navigating the mean streets of 125 AD just got a lot easier with this subway-style map of the ancient Roman road network. Read more