Interactive Map: The World as 1,000 People

How would all the people in the world be spread out if there were only 1,000 people on Earth? This interactive map examines the breakdown. Read more

Ranked: The Top Languages Spoken in the World

Here are the top languages spoken in the world by number of speakers in 2023. Read more

Mapped: North America Population Patterns by Density

Nearly half a billion people live on the third-largest continent. We take a closer look in this population map of North America. Read more

Mapped: Population Growth by Region (1900-2050F)

In this visualization, we map the populations of major regions at three different points in time: 1900, 2000, and 2050 (forecasted). Read more

Mapped: Every Continent’s Tallest Statue

Humanity likes building tall things. So we mapped the tallest statue on every continent—excluding Antarctica—along with when they were completed. Read more