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
Unintended effects of China’s population control policies, the challenges of Chinese demographics, and a new population paradigm where India sits up top. Read more
The world’s 10 most populous countries may all have many millions of people, but their future growth prospects are very different. Read more
This animation captures 200,000 years of human population growth – see everything from the invention of farming to the impact of the Black Death. Read more
Wheat production is largely diversified around the world, though three major producers emerge: China, India, and Russia. Read more
After decades Asia’s population boom is slowing down. However, birth trends indicate there’s a new population hotspot. Read more
China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative will cost $4-8 trillion, affecting 62% of the world’s population. See all about the megaproject in this graphic. Read more
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
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
Today’s interactive map shows all of the world’s coal power plants, plotted by capacity and carbon emissions from 2000 until 2018. Read more