Peak Population: What it Means for Global Resources (Part 1)

By 2100, our global population is to be between 9.6 and 12.3 billion. Here’s what peak population looks like and its effects on resource consumption. 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

A 3D Look at Shifting Urban Populations

Cities are constantly evolving over time. These 3d graphics visualize both growth and decline with a focus on North American cities from 1990-2015. Read more

Mapped: The Dramatic Global Rise of Urbanization (1950–2020)

Few global trends have matched the profound impact of urbanization. Today’s map looks back at 70 years of movement in over 1,800 cities. Read more

Mapped: How Europe’s Population Has Changed (1990-2023)

There’s an east-west divide when it comes to Europe’s population growth in the last 30 years. And it’s very apparent in this map. Read more

Charted: When Will the Global Population Start to Shrink?

A global population inflection point is closer than we think. The latest UN estimates say 2084 could be a crucial year. Read more

The Population Race: A 300-Year Look at China vs. India

When will India’s population overtake China’s? Take a look at the trends behind this impending demographic milestone. Read more

Mapped: Fastest Growing (and Shrinking) Cities in the U.S. and Canada

Toronto was the fastest-growing city in Canada and the U.S. in 2023, adding over 125,000 people to its population. Read more

Ranked: The Fastest Growing Cities in Europe

By 2050, nearly 84% of Europe will live in urban areas. Which fastest growing cities in Europe are leading the way between 2020-2025? Read more

Ranked: The World’s Fastest Growing Cities

Nearly 60% of the world’s population lives in cities and this trend is not slowing down—take a look at the world’s 20 fastest growing cities. Read more