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Environment / 2 weeks ago
Countries with the highest testosterone levels
A new visual by World Visualized highlights the countries with the highest average testosterone levels, measured in nanograms per deciliter (ng/dl). The data reveals some surprising global trends, with Uzbekistan leading the world at 773 ng/dl, followed closely by Croatia (752 ng/dl) and Cameroon (731 ng/dl).
World / 7 weeks ago
Why nearly 9 in 10 people live in the northern hemisphere
Look at any global map of population distribution and one striking fact becomes immediately clear: nearly 87% of the world’s people live north of the Equator, while only about 13% live in the Southern Hemisphere. This lopsided distribution arises largely because the Northern Hemisphere contains more landmass, including Asia, Europe, most of North America, and a large portion of Africa, which in turn supports dense urbanisation, infrastructure, and economic activity.
Maps / 11 weeks ago
Ireland vs South Korea: Two countries that look alike on the map but different
An infographic from The World in Maps overlays the outline of Ireland on the Korean Peninsula, showing how the two countries have remarkably similar north–south silhouettes. Beyond their shapes, however, South Korea and Ireland diverge sharply in terms of geography, population, and economy. South Korea spans about 100,222 km² and has around 51.2 million people (2025), ranking as the world’s 29th‑most‑populous country. Ireland covers roughly 69,947 km² and has 5.34 million residents.
Maps / 12 weeks ago
Java Island’s population surpasses most countries in the world
Home to over 156 million people, Java is the most populated island on Earth, surpassing the populations of nearly every country worldwide. According to population data compiled by The World in Maps, Java’s population exceeds that of entire nations such as Russia, Japan, Mexico, and Egypt. Only a handful of countries—including China, India, the United States, Brazil, Nigeria, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Indonesia—have more people than this single Indonesian island.
Politics / 12 weeks ago
Cost of living in Africa: Egypt most affordable, Zimbabwe most expensive
A new analysis of living costs across Africa shows striking differences between countries. Based on a comparative index of expenses such as housing, food, and transportation, Egypt ranks as the most affordable country, while Zimbabwe is the most expensive. The map, compiled from Numbeo’s 2024 Cost of Living Index and supported by other regional data, highlights how daily expenses vary widely across the continent.
Maps / 13 weeks ago
40% of Greeks live in Attica, despite its small size
Although Attica represents only a small fraction of Greece's landmass, it houses nearly half the population. A whopping 40% of Greece’s population resides in Attica. The municipality spans an area of roughly 3,808 km², yet it accommodates approximately 3.8 million Greeks, out of the nation’s total population of around 10.48 million, according to The Greek Reporter.
Maps / 14 weeks ago
The world’s 10 most populous countries in 2025
The global population reached 8.23 billion people in 2025, according to estimates compiled by Database.Earth, a data portal that draws on the United Nations figures. The milestone coincided with a historic demographic shift of India surpassing China to become the world’s most populous country, illustrating how fertility trends and migration are reshaping the planet.
World / 19 weeks ago
India tops global population rankings in 2025 as world hits 8.2 billion
India has officially become the most populous country on Earth, overtaking China with a 17.76% share of the global population, according to Worldometer. China follows closely at 17.72%, while the United States remains a distant third at 4.23%. These figures, visualised in a recent infographic by World Visualized, offer a snapshot of the global population distribution in 2025. With more than 1.45 billion people each, India and China together account for over 35% of the world's population.
Culture / 20 weeks ago
The world's least religious? Macau, South Korea, and Hong Kong say yes
A new report by World Population Review highlights an intriguing trend in global belief systems: atheism continues to rise, especially in urbanised and technologically advanced societies. The latest ranking identifies Macau as the world’s most atheist region, with 59.3% of its population identifying as non-believers.
Maps / 30 weeks ago
Why over 70% of Canadians live in just three urban corridors
Canada is the second-largest country in the world by total area, covering approximately 9.98 million square kilometres (3.85 million square miles). It spans six time zones and stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic. Canada's population is, however, relatively small—around 40 million people as of 2025. That gives it one of the lowest population densities in the world: about 4 people per square kilometre.
