Anshool Deshmukh

Content Writer

Anshool is a Content Writer at Visual Capitalist, focusing on science, technology and general interest topics. He got his Master of Journalism at the University of Georgia. When not writing, he is found reading the next crime thriller, obsessing over the inner workings of the cosmos, or making his way to a new restaurant or brewery – while curating the perfect playlist or stopping to pet every dog he passes.

Demographics1 year ago

Visualized: Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.?

More than 45 million American residents were immigrants in 2021, having moved for various reasons.
Markets3 years ago

The Biggest Tech Talent Hubs in the U.S. and Canada

6.5 million skilled tech workers currently work in the U.S. and Canada. Here we look at the largest tech hubs across the two countries
Science3 years ago

The Elemental Composition of the Human Body

Of the 118 chemical elements found on Earth, only 21 make up the human body. Here we break down the elemental composition of the average human.
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Politics3 years ago

Arms Transfers: U.S. and Russia’s Biggest Trading Partners

The U.S. and Russia combined for 57% of all global arms transfers in the last decade. This graphic highlights their 50 biggest trade partners.
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Science3 years ago

Nature Timespiral: The Evolution of Earth from the Big Bang

This spiral timeline shows the events that led us to our modern world, from the Big Bang to the present.
Technology3 years ago

How Much Radiation is Emitted by Popular Smartphones?

The parameter used to measure phone radiation emissions is the SAR value. Here we visualize the SAR values of some popular smartphones.
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Sponsored3 years ago

Synthetic Materials That Will Shape the Future

We use synthetic materials in every aspect of our lives. Here we visualize the synthetic materials that will shape all future applications.
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War3 years ago

Animated Chart: Nuclear Warheads by Country (1945-2022)

Nine countries currently possess all the world's nuclear warheads. This animation visualizes how the global nuclear arsenal has changed since 1945.
Politics3 years ago

A Visual Guide to Europe’s Member States

Europe's member states are part of one or more of the four major treaty groups. Here we map the countries that are part of these groups.
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Sponsored3 years ago

The Impact of Carbon Removal Technologies

Carbon removal technologies are the best way to tackle rising global temperatures. Here we visualize how these technologies can help.
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Sports3 years ago

Visualizing 50 Years of Doping Scandals at the Winter Olympics

Since 1968, there have been 89 positive doping cases at the Winter Olympics. Here we visualize the 50 years of doping scandals at the Games.
Misc3 years ago

Mapped: The World’s Major Religions

Today, 84% of the world’s population identifies with a religious group. Here we visualize the distribution of the major religions worldwide.
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Space3 years ago

Comparing Objects in Our Solar System by Rotation, Size, and More

This video offers a new perspective on objects in our solar system, comparing them by their size, rotational speed, and tilt.
Datastream3 years ago

Visualizing the Biggest Gaming Company Acquisitions of All-Time

Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard was the biggest in history. Here we visualize the top 15 biggest gaming company acquisitions.
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Sponsored3 years ago

Plant-based Alternatives: 5 Ways They Benefit the Planet

Conventional meat production is responsible for 14.5% of the world’s CO2 gases. Here we visualize the benefits of plant-based alternatives.
Misc3 years ago

Mapped: Top Trending Searches of 2021 in Every U.S. State

From presidential elections, to cryptocurrencies and billionaires, here are the trending searches in every U.S. state in 2021.
Markets3 years ago

Mapped: Economic Freedom Around the World

The global average economic freedom score is at the highest its been in 27 years. Here we map the economic freedom score of nearly every country.
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Sponsored3 years ago

Graphene: The Wonder Material of the Future

The market value for Graphene is going to be $2.8 billion in 2027. Here we introduce you to the material and its various applications.
Misc3 years ago

The Most Commonly Spoken Language in Every U.S. State (Besides English and Spanish)

The U.S. is home to a plethora of languages. Here we map the most common language spoken in each state (aside from English and Spanish)
Green3 years ago

Visualizing Global Per Capita CO2 Emissions

33.6 Gt of CO2 was emitted across the world in 2019. Here we visualize the global per capita CO2 emissions by country and region.
Misc3 years ago

Visualizing The Most Widespread Blood Types in Every Country

There are 8 common blood groups but 36 human blood types in total. Here we map the most widespread blood types in every country in the...
Misc4 years ago

The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2021

The spookiest time of the year is back. Here we visualize the most popular Halloween costumes in the U.S. in 2021.
Markets4 years ago

Mapped: Distribution of Global GDP by Region

Where does the world's economic activity take place? This cartogram shows the $94 trillion global economy divided into 1,000 hexagons.
Misc4 years ago

A Visual Introduction to the Dwarf Planets in our Solar System

Since dwarf planets started being classified in 2005, nine have been recognized. Here we visually introduce the dwarf planets in our solar system.
Agriculture4 years ago

The World’s Top Coffee Producing Countries

Coffee is the third most consumed beverage globally. Here we visualize the countries that have the highest coffee production in the world.
Energy4 years ago

Ranked: The 50 Companies That Use the Highest Percentage of Green Energy

Which U.S. companies use the most green energy as a percentage of total energy used? Here are the 50 highest ranked companies according to the EPA.
Markets4 years ago

This Simple Chart Reveals the Distribution Of Global Wealth

Global wealth at the end of 2020 was about $418 trillion. Here's a breakdown of the global wealth distribution among the adult population.
Healthcare4 years ago

Visualizing the World’s Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies

The world's biggest pharmaceutical companies are worth $4.1 trillion. Here we map the top 100 companies based on their market cap value.
Misc4 years ago

Visualizing the Highest-Paid Athletes in 2021

Athletes pull huge sums of money from their on-field and off-field contracts. Here we rank the top 50 highest-paid athletes in the world.
Energy4 years ago

Mapped: Visualizing U.S. Oil Production by State

The U.S. is the largest oil producer in the world. Here we map the share of oil production in the country by all 50 states in...
Misc4 years ago

Olympic Medal Count: How Did Each Country Fare at Tokyo 2020

After 17 days and 339 events, the Tokyo Olympics have come to an end. Here we visualize the final medal tallies for every participating country.
Business4 years ago

How Powerful is Your Passport in a Post-Pandemic World?

Ranking the the world's most powerful passports based on access to visa-free destinations. Where does your country fall on the list?
Energy4 years ago

Which Countries Have the World’s Largest Proven Oil Reserves?

The world holds 1.73 trillion barrels of proven oil reserves. Here we rank the top 14 countries that make up 93.5% of the world.

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Anshool Deshmukh

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Contributions By Anshool Deshmukh

Visualized: Why Do People Immigrate to the U.S.?

The Biggest Tech Talent Hubs in the U.S. and Canada

The Elemental Composition of the Human Body

Arms Transfers: U.S. and Russia’s Biggest Trading Partners

Nature Timespiral: The Evolution of Earth from the Big Bang

How Much Radiation is Emitted by Popular Smartphones?

Synthetic Materials That Will Shape the Future

Animated Chart: Nuclear Warheads by Country (1945-2022)

A Visual Guide to Europe’s Member States

The Impact of Carbon Removal Technologies

Visualizing 50 Years of Doping Scandals at the Winter Olympics

Mapped: The World’s Major Religions

Comparing Objects in Our Solar System by Rotation, Size, and More

Visualizing the Biggest Gaming Company Acquisitions of All-Time

Plant-based Alternatives: 5 Ways They Benefit the Planet

Mapped: Top Trending Searches of 2021 in Every U.S. State

Mapped: Economic Freedom Around the World

Graphene: The Wonder Material of the Future

The Most Commonly Spoken Language in Every U.S. State (Besides English and Spanish)

Visualizing Global Per Capita CO2 Emissions

Visualizing The Most Widespread Blood Types in Every Country

The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2021

Mapped: Distribution of Global GDP by Region

A Visual Introduction to the Dwarf Planets in our Solar System

The World’s Top Coffee Producing Countries

Ranked: The 50 Companies That Use the Highest Percentage of Green Energy

This Simple Chart Reveals the Distribution Of Global Wealth

Visualizing the World’s Biggest Pharmaceutical Companies

Visualizing the Highest-Paid Athletes in 2021

Mapped: Visualizing U.S. Oil Production by State

Olympic Medal Count: How Did Each Country Fare at Tokyo 2020

How Powerful is Your Passport in a Post-Pandemic World?

Which Countries Have the World’s Largest Proven Oil Reserves?

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