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

Mapped: Africa’s North-South Religious Divide

Islam and Christianity are the major religions across the continent. But which countries do they each have a foothold in? Read more

The Number of People Born Every Year, by Region (1950–2023)

After decades Asia’s population boom is slowing down. However, birth trends indicate there’s a new population hotspot. Read more

Animation: Global Population by Region From 1950 to 2100

By 2100, the global population is projected to rise from 7.6 billion to 11.2 billion people. This animation shows how that growth will occur by region. Read more

Animation: World’s Largest Megacities by 2100

The world’s population centers are shifting rapidly, and by 2100, it is projected that the world’s largest megacities will exceed 70 million people. Read more

World Population Growth Visualized (1950-2100)

With every country’s growth visualized on a logarithmic scale, we look at a few world population growth outliers and their unique stories. Read more

The Human Impact on the World’s Forests

Forests cover 30% of the world’s land. These maps and charts shows where forests are flourishing, and where human activity is chipping away at the tree line. Read more

This Fascinating World Map was Drawn Based on Country Populations

Look at global population in a whole new light, when countries on the world map are drawn based on population numbers instead of their usual borders. Read more

Map: Which Cities Hold Africa’s Wealth?

Private wealth in Africa is set to grow $800 billion in the next decade. Here are the continent’s 23 richest cities mapped, along with other key facts. Read more

Mapped: The Median Age of the Population on Every Continent

This chart takes a look at the median age of every continent, while also breaking down the youngest and oldest countries in the world. Read more