Economy
This is what 2000 years of economic history looks like
This chart depicts the changing share of the global economy for each country from 1 AD until now.
Jeff Desjardins is a founder and editor of Visual Capitalist, a media website that creates and curates visual content on investing and business.
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Latin America
De rica a pobre. La tragedia económica de Venezuela se visualiza
El país tiene una escasez masiva de alimentos, electricidad y otros bienes esenciales, y la violencia está aumentando en Caracas. Más recientemente, el gobierno ha tratado de endurecer su...
Economy
Venezuela was once twelve times richer than China. What happened?
Jeff Desjardins looks at the rise and fall of Venezuela's oil dependent economy.
United States
The staggering numbers behind the world's closest trade relationship
This infographic explores the trade relationship between the US and Canada.
Energy
These 3 maps show what's powering the world
As global energy production shifts towards renewables, these 3 maps show the areas powered by fossil fuels, nuclear power and renewables.
Cities and Urbanization
The cities of the future are going to look very different. Here's why
As the world’s biggest cities continue to sprawl, they’ll look to many of the technologies and tactics covered in today’s infographic from Raconteur to work smarter – and not harder – for...
Future of Information and Entertainment
What happens in an internet minute in 2017?
Created each year by Lori Lewis and Chadd Callahan of Cumulus Media, this graphic shows the incredible scale of e-commerce, social media, email, and other content creation that happens on...
China
India and China's populations are changing in very different ways. Here's why
This population pyramid demonstrates the different trajectories of China and India's populations.