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
See how the list of the world’s five largest cities has changed between 3000 BC until today, and how it’s expected to shift as we close out the 21st century. Read more
After decades Asia’s population boom is slowing down. However, birth trends indicate there’s a new population hotspot. Read more
Long-term trends really allow you to see human progress on the most important indicators, like poverty reduction, education, democracy, literacy, and health. Read more
Interactive map showing 500 cities with over 1M+ inhabitants, sorted by growth rate from 2000-2016. Use it to find the fastest growing cities in the world. Read more
By 2100, the global population is projected to rise from 7.6 billion to 11.2 billion people. This animation shows how that growth will occur by region. Read more
The U.S. is known as a nation of immigrants – but just who came to America, and why? This striking animation tells the story. Read more
Each of the four colors is equal to 25% of the country’s total population – and things get interesting when looking at Canada, Chile, or California. Read more
An eye-opening look at the population ‘heartbeat’ of Manhattan, which swells to an incredible four million people during an average workday. 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