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Maps / 2 weeks ago
Ireland’s population map reveals a dramatic shift from 1841 to now
Ireland’s shifting population landscape has returned to global attention after a new comparative map reveals how dramatically the island’s demographic profile has changed since the mid-19th century. Ireland’s shifting population landscape has returned to global attention after a new comparative map reveals how dramatically the island’s demographic profile has changed since the mid-19th century. The visual, which differs from census data from 1841 with figures from 2020, highlights what historians and economists describe as one of Europe’s most significant population transformations, rooted in famine, migration and the long-term pull of urban growth.
Maps / 6 weeks ago
The largest foreign-born groups across Sweden’s counties
Sweden’s population is becoming increasingly diverse every year as different migrant communities spread across the country. Sweden’s population is becoming increasingly diverse every year as different migrant communities spread across the country. According to SCB Statistics, Syrians make up the largest foreign-born population in many southern and central counties.
Environment / 8 weeks ago
The largest immigrant communities across the Middle East
According to the UNHCR, the Middle East and North Africa region remains one of the largest hosts of refugees and migrants in the world. Millions are displaced by conflict and economic hardship, and the region accounts for about 14% of the global migrant population. The Pew Research Centre also reports that the Middle East’s migrant population more than doubled between 2005 and 2015, increasing from 7% to 13% of the total regional population. Labour migration, mainly from South Asia, is a key factor in this rise.
Maps / 8 weeks ago
A look at Europe’s many linguistic versions of London
A new linguistic map by The World in Maps shows how the name “London” changes across Europe. While English speakers know it simply as London, its name takes different forms depending on the language. In France, Spain, and Portugal, it appears as Londres. In Italy and Romania, it becomes Londra. Across Poland and Czechia, it’s Londyn and Londýn, while in Finland it’s Lontoo. Greek speakers use Λονδίνο, and in Welsh, the city is known as Llundain.
World / 10 weeks ago
Africa leads the world in population growth as Europe shrinks
The world’s population is still growing, but not evenly. According to the World Population Review, Africa is adding about 32.4 million people every year, making it the fastest-growing continent on Earth. Asia follows closely, increasing by around 29.5 million people per year. In contrast, Europe’s population is shrinking, losing nearly one million people annually.
Business / 11 weeks ago
Parts of the EU risk poverty and social exclusion
Europe is widely seen as a basin of prosperity, with advanced economies, generous welfare systems, and high standards of living. Yet, in many European nations, nearly a third of the population faces poverty. The most recent data from Eurostat (2024) reveals stark disparities. Türkiye and Bulgaria top the list, with 30% of their populations facing poverty or social exclusion, followed closely by Romania (28%), Greece (27%), and Lithuania (26%).
