This two-minute animation shows changes in the last 500 years of historical rankings for the world’s 10 most populous cities. Read more
Economies create distinct spatial patterns. This week’s chart visualizes the relationships businesses and industry imprint on the urban environment. Read more
Today’s stunning map ranks the world’s most powerful megaregions — together, they contribute a whopping $28 trillion to the global economy. Read more
While we all see the same sky, some see it differently, depending on where they live. Today’s graphic ranks world cities by annual hours of sunshine. Read more
Cities are heavy hitters in the global economy. Where will the top 10 cities be in 2035—based on GDP, population, and annual growth? Read more
There’s only one country with a skyscraper count in the four digits. Here’s the top 12 with the most skyscrapers. Read more
Even a pandemic can’t curb wanderlust—when tourism comes back, here are the most popular city destinations that will be seeing visitors. Read more
Where are the world’s highest cities? This graphic ranks the world’s major urban centers by altitude above sea level. Read more
Which cities have the most CCTV cameras? This map reveals the top surveillance cities worldwide in terms of the prevalence of CCTV cameras. 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