Video: The 5 Largest Cities Throughout the Course of History

See how the list of the world’s five largest cities has changed between 3000 BC until today, and how it’s expected to shift as we close out the 21st century. Read more

The Fastest Growing Cities in the World (2000-2016)

Interactive map showing 500 cities with over 1M+ inhabitants, sorted by growth rate from 2000-2016. Use it to find the fastest growing cities in the world. Read more

Visualizing Two Centuries of U.S. Immigration

The U.S. is known as a nation of immigrants – but just who came to America, and why? This striking animation tells the story. 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

Mapped: The Median Age in Every U.S. County

Which counties have the youngest populations, and which are meccas for aging retirees? This map shows the median age of every county in the United States. Read more

How Investment Goals Vary by Country and Age

Are all investors saving for retirement, or do they have other investment goals in mind? Here’s a look at goals sorted by geography and generation. 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

Mapping the World’s New Megacities in 2030

There are currently 33 megacities in the world with over 10 million inhabitants – but by 2030, there will be six new megacities, including one in the U.S. Read more

Mapped: Population Density With a Dot For Each Town

These maps of North America and Europe use a deceivingly simple method to plot population density: replacing each town with a single dot. Read more

Map: China’s Provinces Rival Countries in Population Size

With 1.4 billion people living in the country’s 33 distinct regions, each of China’s provinces has a population that is equal to that of a major country. Read more