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20+ most popular Visual Capitalist articles, as voted by our community.
Data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investing, technology, and the economy.
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Our Top 22 Visualizations of 2022
The world was a complex and volatile place in 2022. In our signature style—combining art, data, and storytelling—we helped millions of people make sens
Prediction Consensus: What the Experts See Coming in 2023
In this, our fourth year of Prediction Consensus (now part of our more comprehensive 2023 Global Forecast Series), we’ve learned a few things about the universe of predictions, experts, outlooks, and…
Animated Chart: The Smartphone Effect on the Camera Market
Have smartphones fully replaced cameras? This video charts 70 years of camera sales and how smartphones have affected the market.
Mapped: The Population of India’s States Compared with Countries
This map juxtaposes nations and Indian states to provide a new perspective on the world's soon-to-be most populous country
Visual Capitalist on Amazon
The Jeff Bezos Empire in One Giant Chart
With a fortune largely tied to his 78.9 million shares of Amazon, the net worth of Jeff Bezos continues to be on the rise. Just days ago, Amazon shares reached all-time highs after the company’s…
Visualized: A Breakdown of Amazon’s Revenue Model
Here’s a look at the different parts of Amazon’s revenue model, and how much money each business segment makes.
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The 20 Internet Giants That Rule the Web (1998-Today)
With each passing year, an increasingly large segment of the population no longer remembers images loading a single pixel row at a time, the earsplitting sound of a 56k modem, or the domination of web…
The Companies that Defined 2021
Attention is an increasingly valuable form of currency in the Information Age. In 2021, a handful of companies stood out from the pack, dominating the conversation and influencing society in both…
Visual Capitalist on Cognitive Biases
50 Cognitive Biases in the Modern World
Our rapidly evolving world forces us to adopt distinct patterns of behavior, and in the process, paves the way for new cognitive biases to emerge.
«THE GOOGLE EFFECT Also known as “digital amnesia”, the aptly named Google Effect describes our tendency to forget information that can be easily accessed online.»
Cognitive Biases: Three Common Types Illustrated
In a world of information overload, we can fall victim to all sorts of cognitive biases. Since they can lead us
«it is important to remember to seek out information that both confirms and contradicts your presumptions about a certain topic.»
Visual Capitalist on Economy
The 20 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next Decade
The employment landscape is constantly shifting. While agricultural jobs played a big role in the 19th century, a large portion of U
«Wind turbine service technicians have the fastest growth rate, with solar photovoltaic (solar panel) installers taking the third slot.»
Ranked: The Most Innovative Economies in the World
A country's ability to innovate helps it stay competitive on the global stage. Where are the most innovative economies, and how has the list changed?
Visual Capitalist on Finance
Visualizing the $94 Trillion World Economy in One Chart
View the expanded version of this infographic. Just four countries—the U.S., China, Japa
How Do Big Tech Giants Make Their Billions?
In 2021, the Big Five tech giants—Apple, Amazon, Google (Alphabet), Meta, and Microsoft—generated a combined $1.4 trillion in revenue. What are the sources of this revenue, and how does it breakdown?…
«Nearly 98% of Meta’s revenue comes from Facebook ads, and 81% of Google’s revenue comes from advertising on various Google products»
Visual Capitalist on Fintech
Mapping The Biggest Companies By Market Cap in 60 Countries
Tech giants are increasingly making up more of the Fortune 500, but the world’s biggest companies by market cap ar
«Many are former monopolies or massive conglomerates that have grown in the public space, such as South Africa’s Naspers and India’s Reliance Industries.»
Cryptocurrency: Redefining the Future of Finance
From Bitcoin to Tezos, cryptocurrencies are reshaping the financial industry. As they rapidly advance, how will current applications impact tomorrow?
Visual Capitalist on Renewable Energy
What Are the Five Major Types of Renewable Energy?
Awareness around climate change is shaping the future of the global economy in several ways. Governments are planning how to reduce emissions, investors are scrutinizing companies’ environmental…
Mapped: Solar Power by Country in 2021
In 2020, solar power saw its largest-ever annual capacity expansion at 127 gigawatts. Here's a snapshot of solar power capacity by country.
Visual Capitalist on Wealth
Charting the Relationship Between Wealth and Happiness, by Country
Throughout history, the pursuit of happiness has been a preoccupation of humankind. Of course, we humans are not just content with measuring our own happiness, but also our happiness in relation to…
Ranked: The World’s Wealthiest Cities, by Number of Millionaires
This ranking of the world's wealthiest cities leverages a robust data set that tracks the location and net worth of ultra-wealthy individuals
Visual Capitalist on World
Ranking the Top 100 Websites in the World
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The Yuxi Circle: The World’s Most Densely Populated Area
Population density varies across the globe. These maps use geographical circles to show the most densely populated areas on multiple continents.
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Sharpen Your Thinking with These 10 Powerful Cognitive Razors
The average adult makes about 35,000 conscious decisions each day. Given this sheer volume of choice, how do we ensure we’re making the right decisions, day in and day out, without becoming exhausted?…
«the Gratitude Razor, when in doubt, don’t hesitate to show your gratitude to people who have supported you, or given you advice or opportunities»
10 Types of Innovation: The Art of Discovering a Breakthrough Product
How do companies like Amazon and Apple consistently make game-changing products? Here are 10 types of innovation, and the tactics that lead to big breakthroughs.
Long Waves: The History of Innovation Cycles
Creative destruction plays a key role in entrepreneurship and economic development. Coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter in 1942, the theory of “creative destruction” suggests that business cycles…
«Coined by economist Joseph Schumpeter in 1942, the theory of “creative destruction” suggests that business cycles operate under long waves of innovation.»
Ranked: The Best Countries to Retire In
Our global population is getting older. By 2050, the OECD predicts that 30% of people worldwide will be aged 65 or over. While some countries are relatively prepared to handle this increase in the…
Ranked: The World’s Most Popular Social Networks, and Who Owns Them
Currently, there are over 4.5 billion people around the world who use some form of social media—about 57% of the global population. Yet, while social media&
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