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Articles by Omri Wallach
Mapped: When Each State Joined the U.S.
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Mapped: When Each State Joined the U.S. This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. 65 years have passed since the latest U.S. states achieved statehood—Alaska and Hawaii in 1959—but mapping out states by their year of statehood shows that the 19th century was when the U.S. added the most territory to the national footprint.
Charted: The Largest Courier Companies in the World
150 Years of Exports by Economic Superpowers Historically, the biggest economies in the world have also been those that dominate international trade overseas. This visualization uses data from the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) and the World Trade Organization to show how global export shares by value have changed over the last 150 years for some of the world’s top powers.
How Homicide Rates by U.S. State Have Changed Since 2012
How Homicide Rates by State Have Changed Since 2012 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Are the United States getting more dangerous or more safe? The answer partially depends on your metric of choice. For example, by examining homicide rates by state from 2012 to 2022, it can be seen that rates have increased almost across the board.
Visualizing the State of Refugees by Country
Visualizing the State of Refugees by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. 30,510,629—That’s the number of refugees the world had in 2023 according to documented refugees by the UNHCR. These are the people who left their homeland to find a safe refuge in a foreign country.
Charted: Luxury Goods Investments vs. S&P 500 in the Last 10 Years
Charted: Luxury Goods by Appreciation in Value Over 10 Years This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Some of the world’s ultra-wealthy spend their money on luxury goods such as fine wines, expensive watches, or one-of-a-kind art pieces as a passion, but others consider them investments—and their returns do often end up paying off.
Visualized: The Most Followed People on Instagram in 2024
A Map of Asia’s Population Patterns by Density This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Nearly 60% of the world’s 8 billion population lives in Asia: a vast continent sprawling over 44 million km², home to sprawling megacities, high-altitude deserts, the world’s biggest plateau, and impenetrable rainforests.
The World's Most Valuable Sports Teams in 2024
The World’s Most Valuable Sports Teams in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Worth more than $5 billion, the world’s most valuable sports teams in 2024 can be found in baseball, basketball, and soccer leagues, but American football’s NFL reigns supreme.
Animated: Best Picture Oscar Winners vs. Box Office Hits
Best Picture Oscar Winners vs. Box Office Hits When Oppenheimer won the Academy Award for Best Picture at the 2024 ceremony, it joined a list of Best Picture Oscar winners as a box office behemoth, having earned $958.7 million at the 2023 box office. But as this data-driven exploration from Vizzu shows, the movie’s success is not par for the course. Over the past 30 years, there has been a complex relationship between Oscar accolades and box office performance.
Where Do the Wealthiest People in the World Live in 2024?
Where Do the Wealthiest People in the World Live? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Investors didn’t expect 2023 to be the bumper year for returns it ended up being. Despite tightening monetary policies and surging bond yields, equities continued their strong performance (helped hugely by enthusiasm around the potential of artificial intelligence).
Confidence in the Global Economy, by Country
Breaking Down the $3 Trillion African Economy by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Home to 1.4 billion people, the nations of the African continent are widely diverse; not just in culture and language, but also in economic output.
Wealth Needed to Join the Top 1%, by Country
Are advisors putting their focus where it matters? You might think that positive reviews and recommendations would be a top consideration for people choosing a financial advisor. However, other qualities appear to be much more important. This graphic uses data from Morningstar’s Voice of the Advisor report to outline what people value most in a financial advisor. Morningstar surveyed 400 people: 100 Caucasian women, 150 women of color, and 150 men of color.
Mapping Credit Card Delinquency Rates in the U.S. by State
Credit Card Delinquency Rates in the U.S. by State This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Credit card debt carries a hefty bill in America, and falling behind on payments can be extremely costly for cardholders. This graphic shows credit card delinquency rates across 50 U.S. states, as of Q3 2023. This data comes from a WalletHub study published in January 2024.
Ranked: The Top Languages Spoken in the World
Ranked: The Top Languages Spoken in the World This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The top languages spoken in the world reflect economic trends, populated countries, and even colonial history. Here are the most spoken languages around the world as of 2023. These figures come from Ethnologue, which publishes a list of the largest languages every year.
Mapped: How Much Netflix Costs in Every Country
Mapped: Netflix Price by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on Apple or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Netflix, the renowned streaming giant, has transformed the way we consume entertainment, providing a vast library of movies, TV shows, and documentaries at the touch of a button.
Charted: U.S. Median House Prices vs. Income
Houses in America Now Cost Six Times the Median Income This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. As of 2023, an American household hoping to buy a median-priced home, needs to make at least $100,000 a year. In some cities, they need to make nearly 3–4x that amount. The median household income in the country is currently well below that $100,000 threshold.
Mapped: 2024 Global Elections by Country
Mapping 2024 Global Elections by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. With almost half of the world’s population residing in countries holding executive or legislative elections in 2024, it’s set to be the busiest election year ever recorded.
Panama Canal Traffic by Shipment Category and Tonnage
on February 4, 2024 By Omri Wallach See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. ADVERTISEMENT This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Daily Panama Canal traffic has been steadily restricted to start the year, with an expected peak reduction of over 40% by February 2024 due to severe drought. The problem is already affecting supply chains for U.S. and Asian importers.
Visualizing the Rise of the U.S. as Top Crude Oil Producer
Visualizing the Rise of the U.S. as Top Crude Oil Producer This was originally posted on Elements. Sign up to the free mailing list to get beautiful visualizations on natural resource megatrends in your email every week. Over the last decade, the United States has established itself as the world’s top producer of crude oil, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia.
Visualizing the Rise of the U.S. as Top Crude Oil Producer
Visualizing the Rise of the U.S. as Top Crude Oil Producer Over the last decade, the United States has established itself as the world’s top producer of crude oil, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. This infographic illustrates the rise of the U.S. as the biggest oil producer, based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Panama Canal Traffic by Shipment Category and Tonnage
Panama Canal Traffic by Shipment Category and Tonnage This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Daily Panama Canal traffic has been steadily restricted to start the year, with an expected peak reduction of over 40% by February 2024 due to severe drought. The problem is already affecting supply chains for U.S. and Asian importers.
Visualizing the Most Valuable Brands in 12 Countries
Visualizing the Most Valuable Brands by Country This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. At the start of 2024, Apple was found to be the world’s most valuable brand, with a value of $517 billion—a 73.6% increase over the previous year. It wasn’t the only strong American brand. In fact, U.S. brands made up six of the top 10, and 51 of the top 100 most valuable brands.
Charted: The Approval Ratings of World Leaders in 2024
The Approval Ratings of World Leaders in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. What are the approval ratings of world leaders in 2024? Morning Consult set out to answer the question, surveying people from 15 major countries around the world. Figures in the dataset are rounded for simplicity. Data was collected from December 13, 2023 to January 2, 2024.
China's Real Estate Crisis, Shown in Two Charts
Visualizing China’s Real Estate Boom and Crisis This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Evergrande—once China’s largest real estate developer—was forced to liquidate on January 28th. It was yet another strike against the country’s now fledgling real estate market, adding to a growing list of China’s economic worries.
Mapping the U.S. Median Age by State
Mapping the U.S. Median Age by State This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In 2022, the median age for the United States as a whole was 39 years, but the median age by state has a lot more variance. Some states have more work or school available for younger workforces and families.
Charting Global Tobacco Use by Country and Sex
Charting Global Tobacco Use by Country and Sex This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Globally, rates of tobacco use have been falling for decades. Today, it is estimated that one-in-five people around the world use tobacco products, according to data from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Charted: Top 10 Retirement Planning Mistakes
Top 10 Retirement Planning Mistakes This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. When planning financially for the future, what are the most common retirement planning mistakes people make? This chart uses data from the 2022 Natixis Global Survey, which polled 2,700 financial professionals across 16 countries between March and April 2022.
Mapped: The Most Dangerous Time to Drive in Each U.S. State
The Most Dangerous Time to Drive in Each U.S. State Thousands of commuters around the world lose their lives in vehicular accidents each year, and in the U.S., the most dangerous time to drive can actually depend on which state you’re in. According to the CDC, car crashes are the eighth leading cause of death globally, and the leading cause for young people between the ages of 5–29 years old. Each day, the U.S. alone sees an average of 102 fatal traffic accidents.
The 23 Top Data Visualizations on Visual Capitalist in 2023
Even compared to the volatile years in the past, 2023 has been one of uncertainty. Our top data visualizations helped to make sense of the world in some way. Throughout the year, we’ve utilized our strengths in art and data to help millions understand global markers, economic indicators, and a multitude of interesting topics. We revisited classics including The World Economy in One Chart and the Cities with the Most Millionaires.
Ranked: Share of Million-Dollar Homes in U.S. Cities
Visualizing India’s Top Companies by Market Capitalization India’s stock market valuation hit $4 trillion in 2023 for the first time ever, bringing the world’s fifth-biggest equity market closer to Hong Kong, which is worth around $4.7 trillion. This graphic, utilizing data from CompaniesMarketCap, showcases India’s top 50 publicly traded companies by market capitalization.
Charted: IMF Forecasts for International Interest Rates
Charted: IMF Forecasts for International Interest Rates With inflation impacting markets and international interest rates for more than a year, how are different central banks expected to act in the future? Although the outlook on inflation remains uncertain, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects most advanced economies to begin gradually easing interest rates by mid-2024.
Charted: Marvel’s Box Office Rise (and Fall?)
Recession Risk: Which Sectors are Least Vulnerable? This was originally posted on Advisor Channel. Sign up to the free mailing list to get beautiful visualizations on financial markets that help advisors and their clients. In the context of a potential recession, some sectors may be in better shape than others.
Charted: The Average Cost of Insulin By Country
Charted: The Average Cost of Insulin By Country Drug prices in the U.S. are notoriously high for many important medications, including insulin. When comparing the cost of insulin by country, we see that the difference is not even close. This chart shows the average cost of insulin across OECD countries, based on a 2021 publication by RAND Corporation. Comparing the Cost of Insulin By Country The study analyzed the average price per vial of all types of insulin from 2018 across numerous countries.
Visualized: Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.?
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Visualized: Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.?
Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.? The U.S. is a country created and built by immigrants from all over the world. As a result, it’s home to more immigrants than any other country. As of 2021, more than 45.3 million people living in the U.S. were foreign-born, accounting for about one-fifth of the world’s migrants. But while some come to reunite with family, others are seeking work or escaping dangerous situations. So why do people immigrate to the U.S.?
Charted: The Number of North Korean Defectors (1998-2023)
Why Are the Number of North Korean Defectors Decreasing? North Korea, formally known as the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, is a totalitarian dictatorship with extremely limited freedoms and rights reported for its citizens. Due to the country’s tight controls on borders and information, people that want to leave the country often have to physically escape and are known as defectors.
Mapped: The Top Middle East Exports by Country
Mapped: The Top Middle East Exports by Country The Middle East is widely recognized for its significant role in the global energy market. However, countries in the region also foster other substantial industries, including metals, chemicals, and agriculture. The graphic above uses 2021 exports data from The Observatory of Economic Complexity to help explain the economy of the Middle East.
Ranked: The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2023
Charted: 50 Years of Music Industry Revenues, by Format In the ever-changing world of music, 2022 marked yet another milestone. For the seventh year in a row, recorded music revenues in the United States rose, hitting a record high of $15.9 billion. The graphic above uses data from the Recording Industry Association of America to chart the music industry’s evolution over the last 50 years.
Charted: Retirement Age by Country
Charted: Retirement Age by Country The retirement landscape can look completely different depending on what country you’re in. And charting the retirement age by country reveals a lot of differences in the the makeup of a labor force, both for economic and cultural reasons. This graphic delves into the current and effective retirement ages across 45 nations in 2020, based on comprehensive data from the OECD 2021 report.
Ranked: 15 of the World’s Least Affordable Housing Markets
Ranked: 15 of the World’s Least Affordable Housing Markets When considering where to live, big cities are attractive to people for a number of reasons, but affordability is usually not one of them. This map, using data from Demographia, highlights the major cities ranked the worst for housing market affordability on a global basis.
Tracking Antarctica Sea Ice Loss in 2023
Tracking Antarctica Sea Ice Loss in 2023 Scientists have been tracking the extent and concentrations of Antarctica’s sea ice for decades, and the last two years have raised global alarm bells. As temperatures are breaking records around the world, the southernmost continent’s ice sheet is visibly smaller than it has been in decades past.
Visualizing All of China's Trade Partners
Visualizing All of China’s Trade Partners China stands as a formidable player in the global trade arena, wielding its influence as the world’s largest goods exporter. With a complex network of trade partnerships spanning more than 200 countries, regions, and territories, the world’s second-largest economy has significant economic relationships with both allies and adversaries.
The Frequency of Billion-Dollar Disasters in the U.S.
Frequency of Billion-Dollar Disasters in the U.S. Wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have had devastating effects on people, towns, and nature, and the final cost is nowhere near tallied. They are the latest of many climate disasters in the U.S.—and data shows that their frequency has been increasing.
Mapped: Meat Consumption By Country and Type
Mapped: Meat Consumption By Country and Type Meat is always on the menu in many parts of the world, as we can see when we map out meat consumption by country. How do countries differ in how much, and what type of meat, they eat? In this colorful graphic, our creator theWORLDMAPS highlights the most consumed type of meat in every country in the world, using data from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
Animated: Change in Russian Billionaires’ Wealth Since 2022
Map Explainer: Sudan The African nation of Sudan has been in the headlines, as intense fighting has rocked the country. As this bloody power struggle plays out, the map infographic above aims to provides key information on the conflict, as well as general facts and context about the country. To begin, what exactly is happening in Sudan?
Visualizing Trade: The 2023 Creator Program Challenge Shortlist
What can you visualize when it comes to ‘International Trade’? That was the assignment given for the first ever Creator Program Challenge. The challenge was part of the Visual Capitalist Creator Program, established in 2022 to showcase the world’s best data storytellers in one place. Creators from around the world were tasked with creating a mobile-optimized data visualization on international trade.
Big Tech Companies Are More Powerful Than Nation-States
Democracy is under threat—not just in the U.S. but in many other countries as well. But the precipitous actions of newly minted authoritarian leaders and the turmoil in Western democracies are just a few of the puzzle pieces needed to figure out how we got to this point.
Maximize Your Project Management Efficiency with Computer Science
Project Management can often be a challenge in terms of resource management, planning, strategy, and communication. Based on my experience, proper execution is not always achieved. Let’s take a look at a few examples that have greatly impacted our team’s velocity: Resource Management: Each team member has a certain level of productivity that they can contribute to the team’s success. A useful approach is to break down tasks into daily goals, so that each task takes about one day to complete.
Survey Results: Will Global Stock Markets Crash in 2023?
The Dipping Cost of Shipping A little over one year ago, congestion at America’s West Coast ports were making headlines, and the global cost of shipping containers had reached record highs. Today, shipping costs have come back down to Earth, with some routes approaching pre-pandemic levels. The graphic above, using data from Freightos, shows just how dramatically costs have fallen in a short amount of time.
Mapping the World's River Basins by Continent
There are hundreds of rivers on Earth’s surface, moving freshwater from hills and mountains down to larger rivers, lakes, and oceans. Thanks to the planet’s natural slopes and ridges, falling rain that isn’t absorbed by soil or evaporated also ends up in nearby rivers. This area—where all flowing surface water converges—is called a river basin, drainage basin, or watershed.
Animated: The Most Valuable Brands From 2000-2022
The Most Valuable Brands From 2000–2022 How much money is a brand truly worth? For some companies, a brand is something that helps slightly boost customer engagement and sales. But for others, including some of the largest companies in the world, a strong brand is one of their most valuable assets. This animated graphic by James Eagle uses the annual brand rankings from Interbrand to track the world’s most valuable brands from 2000 to 2022.
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