Mapped: All the World's Military Personnel

Which countries have the biggest militaries in the world? This map reveals all the world’s military personnel. | Continue reading


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A Decade of Elon Musk's Tweets, Visualized

What goes on in the mind of Elon Musk, the world’s richest person? We analyzed over 15,000 of his tweets to find out. | Continue reading


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Visualizing Apple’s Rise to the Top of the Gaming Business

In 2020, Apple generated an estimated $13.5 billion dollars in gaming revenue, despite the fact it doesn't make any games or gaming consoles. | Continue reading


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Ranked: The Life Expectancy of Humans and 49 Other Animals

Human life expectancy is more than twice as long as it was in the 19th century. How do our lifespans rank compared to 49 other animals? | Continue reading


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Future of Global Coal Production

Coal came under scrutiny for its high carbon emissions at COP26, but many countries are forecasted to increase coal production until 2024. | Continue reading


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The Big Mac Index: A Measure of Purchasing Power Parity

Spanning from 2004-2022, this animation of the Big Mac Index shows the rise in burger prices, and which currencies may be under or overvalued. | Continue reading


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Visualizing Countries Grouped by Their Largest Trading Partner (1960-2020)

International trade has evolved drastically over the years. While China dominates now, the landscape was much different a few decades ago. | Continue reading


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The Fastest Growing US Jobs over the Next Decade

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts an overall job growth rate of 7.7%. Here, we show the fastest growing jobs and how much they pay. | Continue reading


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The Cost of Space Flight Before and After SpaceX

How much does a space flight cost? Here’s a look at the cost per kilogram for space launches across the globe since 1960. | Continue reading


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Cannabis and Alcohol: An Industry Comparison

Like alcohol in the past, cannabis is entering a new era away from prohibition. How do they compare and what can cannabis learn from alcohol? | Continue reading


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Mapped: Economic Freedom Around the World

The global average economic freedom score is at the highest its been in 27 years. Here we map the economic freedom score of nearly every country. | Continue reading


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Graphene: The Wonder Material of the Future

The market value for Graphene is going to be $2.8 billion in 2027. Here we introduce you to the material and its various applications. | Continue reading


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The World’s Biggest Startups: Top Unicorns of 2021

Here are the world’s biggest startups with a valuation above $10 billion. | Continue reading


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How Car Safety Has Improved over 60 Years

Seatbelts first became mandatory in the US in 1968. Since then, new technologies have greatly reduced road fatalities. | Continue reading


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We Got to Nearly 8B People

In the next year or so, humanity is expected to pass the 8 billion person milestone. These charts and maps put global population growth into context. | Continue reading


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Best Selling Vehicles in the US by State

From Fords in the Midwest to Toyotas on the coasts, here are the best selling vehicles in America, visualized by state. | Continue reading


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Ranked: The Most Prescribed Drugs in the U.S.

Here are the 30 most prescribed drugs in America, from blood pressure treatments to asthma medication. | Continue reading


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Mapped: Countries by Alcohol Consumption per Capita

Which countries are the world's biggest alcohol drinkers? This interactive map explores global alcohol consumption per capita. | Continue reading


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The problem with our -used everywhere- Maps, generated from Mercator projection

Conventional cartographic techniques have caused many to have a skewed perception of the true size of countries. Can an equal-area map provide clarity? | Continue reading


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Visualizing the Most Widespread Blood Types in Every Country

There are 8 common blood groups but 36 human blood types in total. Here we map the most widespread blood types in every country in the world. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

A Regional Breakdown of Millennials Around the World

This map shows millennials around the world. Here's why millennials stand to shape society as we know it—from finance to politics. | Continue reading


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The Richest People in Human History, to the Industrial Revolution

What do Augustus Caesar, Cosimo de Medici, Mansa Musa, and Genghis Khan have in common? They were some of the richest people in all of history. | Continue reading


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Misca Visual Introduction to the Dwarf Planets in Our Solar System

Since dwarf planets started being classified in 2005, nine have been recognized. Here we visually introduce the dwarf planets in our solar system. | Continue reading


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Mapped: Human Impact on the Earth’s Surface

This detailed map looks at where humans have (and haven't) modified Earth's terrestrial environment. See human impact in incredible detail. | Continue reading


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Mapped: The 50-Year Evolution of Walt Disney World

Historical maps highlight the Magic Kingdom's dramatic transformation from swampland to the biggest theme park in the world. | Continue reading


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Tesla's Spending on R&D and Marketing, Compared to Other Automakers

How much does Tesla spend on a per car basis on innovation and marketing, compared to more traditional automakers? | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

The Fastest Trains

Which country has the fastest trains in the world, and how fast can they go? | Continue reading


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Which Countries Have the Most Nuclear Weapons?

How big is the world’s nuclear arsenal? Here are the stockpiles of the nine countries with nuclear weapons. | Continue reading


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The World’s Most Used Apps, by Downstream Traffic

Of the millions of apps available around the world, just a small handful of the most used apps dominate global internet traffic. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

How Many Hours Do Americans Lose to Traffic Congestion?

America's major cities are some of the most traffic congested in the world. Click to find out which ones made the top 10. | Continue reading


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Road to Decarbonization: The United States Electricity Mix

Can America become carbon-free by 2035? This graphic breaks down the United States’ electricity mix, by state. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

Comparing the Size of the World’s Rockets, Past and Present

This infographic sizes up different rockets used to explore space, from the USSR's Soyuz to the SpaceX Starship. | Continue reading


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Tax-to-GDP Ratio: Comparing Tax Systems Around the World

Using the tax-to-GDP ratio, we compare the tax systems of 35 OECD countries. See which nations have the highest and lowest rates. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

Every Single Cognitive Bias in One Infographic

Here's all 188 cognitive biases in existence, grouped by how they impact our thoughts and actions. We also give some specific cognitive bias examples. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

Animated Map of Arms Sales (1950-2017)

This intense animation plots data on nearly 70 years of arms sales, to compare the influence of the two superpowers from the Cold War to modern times. | Continue reading


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All Biomass in one graphic. Humans only 0.01%

Our planet supports nearly 8.7 million species. We break down the total composition of the living world in terms of its biomass. | Continue reading


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Uranium: Powering the Cleanest Source of Energy

All energy sources have negative impacts, but some are better for the environment than others. Which energy source is the cleanest? | Continue reading


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ECONOMYWhen Will Your Country Recover from the Pandemic?

The path to COVID-19 recovery varies worldwide—some countries have already recovered, while others will not be back to normal for years. | Continue reading


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Map Explainer: Key Facts About Afghanistan

This map explainer looks at Afghanistan from a structural point of view, delving into geography and population patterns. | Continue reading


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Ranked: 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. | Continue reading


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Mercator Misconceptions: Clever Map Shows the True Size of Countries

The world map you know is totally wrong. Check out this clever graphic, which helps put into perspective the true size of countries. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

Animation: Visualizing the Gravitational Pull of the Planets

This unique animation, created by a planetary astronomer, compares and highlights the gravitational pull of the planets. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

The World’s Biggest Private Tax Havens

What countries or territories do the ultra-wealthy use as tax havens? | Continue reading


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How to Get Smarter – Mental Models

Highlighting and breaking down the 12 most useful and universal mental models that will make you smarter and more productive. | Continue reading


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Companies of the World: The U.S. vs. Everyone Else

Where are the top 100 companies of the world located? We highlight the U.S. share of the top companies by market capitalization . | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

3 Companies Now Make Up 50% of U.S. Ad Revenues

The U.S. ad space is dominated by the ad triopoly of Amazon, Facebook, and Google. Together, they make up over half of the $225 billion in ad spend. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

The Best-Selling Car in America, Every Year Since 1978

From the Cutlass to the Camry, this graphic shows 40+ years of the most-purchased cars in the U.S. | Continue reading


@visualcapitalist.com | 2 years ago

Visualizing China’s Energy Transition in 5 Charts

This infographic takes a look at what China's energy transition plans are to make its energy mix carbon neutral by 2060. | Continue reading


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