The area devoted to growing the three top crops is bigger than the size of Texas. But even on that podium there’s only one king. Read more
South Africa recorded the highest wealth inequality in 2023, as measured by the Gini index. Which other countries made the top 10? Read more
A vast majority raise the most through general and selective sales taxes. Here’s the single largest source of tax revenue for all 50 states. Read more
For incorporated areas with 20,000+ residents, there are two city names tied for first place. And the Simpsons live in one of them. Read more
DC, the nation’s capital recorded the highest violent crime rate in 2022, at 812 incidents per 100,000 residents. Read more
Global military spending is now at a 32-year high. We show countries’ military spending by dollars and as a portion of GDP. Read more
From renewables to fossil fuels, we’ve visualized the diverse mix of energy sources that powered U.S. energy consumption in 2020. Read more
These maps show the most (and least) costly countries for starting a business by relative costs. Read more
How big is the world’s nuclear arsenal? Here are the stockpiles of the nine countries with nuclear weapons. Read more
From Fords in the Midwest to Toyotas on the coasts, here are the best selling vehicles in America, visualized by state. Read more