Completed in 2023, Malaysia’s Merdeka 118 is the newest entry in the rankings of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. But it still isn’t first. Read more
Nearly 60% of the world’s population lives in cities and this trend is not slowing down—take a look at the world’s 20 fastest growing cities. Read more
Fitting a complex population center into a tidy statistical box is no easy feat. Thankfully, this U.S. Census Bureau map is up to the challenge. Read more
The world’s material consumption is expected to grow from 41 billion tonnes in 2010 to about 89 billion tonnes by 2050. This graphic shows the impact of urbanization. Read more
Recent floods in Pakistan have affected more than 33 million people. Where is the risk of flooding highest around the world? Read more
This map juxtaposes nations and Indian states to provide a new perspective on the world’s soon-to-be most populous country Read more
After rapid industrialization in the 1990s, mass urbanization is driving demand even higher. Read more
Million-dollar homes are on the rise in America. We show the number of cities in each states where a typical home costs $1 million or more. Read more
China has dominated global steel production the past few decades, but how did the country get here, and is its production growth over? Read more
We rank the world’s leading cities with the most skyscrapers, highlighting China’s remarkable dominance in building vertically. Read more