Bonus Gift: Celebrating the Best of the VC+ Archive

To celebrate the launch of our VC+ archive, we’re offering a bonus gift with the best visual insights. See what else VC+ members receive in April! Read more

Mapped: The State of Economic Freedom in 2023

How free are people to control their own labor, property, and finances? This map reveals the state of economic freedom globally. Read more

Ranked: The 20 Most Air-Polluted Cities on Earth

Using 2022 average PM2.5 concentrations, we’ve ranked the most polluted cities in the world according to IQAir. Read more

Nvidia Joins the Trillion Dollar Club

America’s biggest chipmaker Nvidia has joined the trillion dollar club as advancements in AI move at lightning speed. Read more

Ranked: The World’s Top 25 Websites in 2023

OpenAI is now one of the world’s top websites, rapidly approaching the level of traffic received by TikTok and Amazon. Read more

Charting the Rise of America’s Debt Ceiling

By June 1, a debt ceiling agreement must be finalized. The U.S. could default if politicians fail to act—causing many stark consequences. Read more

Comparing the Speed of Interest Rate Hikes (1988-2023)

The effective federal funds rate has risen nearly five percentage points in 14 months, the fastest interest rate hikes in modern history. Read more

Visualizing the Assets and Liabilities of U.S. Banks

Banks play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, and understanding their balance sheets can offer insight into why they sometimes fail. Read more

Mapped: The State of Democracy Around the World

How many countries globally are true democracies? This map showcases the state of democracy in every country worldwide. Read more

Visualizing 1 Billion Square Feet of Empty Office Space

Empty office space is hitting record highs in 2023. We show almost 1 billion square feet of unused space stacked as a single office tower. Read more