Animated Map: The 20 Most Populous Cities in the World by 2100

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

Animation: Comparing China vs. India Population Pyramids

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

Animation: Population Pyramids of the 10 Largest Countries

The world’s 10 most populous countries may all have many millions of people, but their future growth prospects are very different. Read more

Animation: Human Population Growth Over All of History

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

Charted: Global Wheat Production, by Country

Wheat production is largely diversified around the world, though three major producers emerge: China, India, and Russia. Read more

The Number of People Born Every Year, by Region (1950–2023)

After decades Asia’s population boom is slowing down. However, birth trends indicate there’s a new population hotspot. Read more

Visualizing China’s Most Ambitious Megaproject

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

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

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

All the World’s Coal Power Plants in One Map

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