This month's VC+ special dispatches feature a mid-year update on how expert predictions from the start of 2023 have panned out.
Population pyramids can show a country's demographic advantages and challenges at a glance. See how different parts of the world stack up.
China has dominated global steel production the past few decades, but how did the country get here, and is its production growth over?
Banks play a crucial role in the U.S. economy, and understanding their balance sheets can offer insight into why they sometimes fail.
This month sees the launch of the VC+ archive, giving easy access to all past content we've sent out alongside March's special features.
While Russia still makes billions from fossil fuel exports, revenues are declining. Here are the largest importers since the start of the invasion.
This month's VC+ special dispatches feature an in depth look at the IMF's country report on China and the February edition of Markets this Month.
As Europe and the EU shift away from fossil fuels, which energy sources are European countries depending on for their electricity generation?
This table shows the fluctuating returns for various commodities over the past decade, from energy fuels to industrial and precious metals.
Using our database of 500+ predictions from reports, articles, interviews, and more, we highlight what experts think will happen in 2023
See what the beginning of 2023 may hold, starting with our Global Forecast Report which summarizes hundreds of expert predictions.
In a volatile and difficult year for many assets and equities, how have the world's major currencies performed against the U.S. dollar?
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Gold royalty companies shield investors from inflation's rising expenses, resulting in stronger returns than gold and gold mining companies.
As Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX files for bankruptcy, this graphic visualizes FTX's balance sheet leaked by the Financial Times.
This month, along with regularly scheduled features, our special dispatches break down the IEA's latest report and the state of the markets.
As inflation has impacted gold mining company profits, this graphic explains how royalty companies offer inflation-resistant gold exposure.
Looking for an EV charging station in the states? This interactive map contains every EV charging station in America.
New VC+ subscribers get access to a special gift: a roundup of our best ever visualizations around population.
Recent floods in Pakistan have affected more than 33 million people. Where is the risk of flooding highest around the world?
Dive into how the world’s growing population will shape the future. Join VC+ to gain exclusive access to The World at 8 Billion series.
The supply chain is key for the renewable energy revolution, and this chart visualizes where the world's solar panels are manufactured.
As geopolitical tensions began to heat up around the world, which nations were the top military spenders in 2021?
This month, along with regularly scheduled features, our special dispatch checks in on how expert predictions for 2022 are turning out.
Each year the average American consumes more than 23 barrels of petroleum products. What does a lifetime of fossil fuel consumption look like?
This month, along with regularly scheduled features, Visual Capitalist founder Jeff Desjardins hosts a live Q&A session for VC+ subscribers.
Here are the top importers of Russian fossil fuels since the start of the war.
This month, along with regularly scheduled features, our Elements team answers VC+ subscriber questions about the surging energy and commodity markets.
Gold mining companies produced over 3,500 tonnes of gold in 2021. Where in the world are the largest gold mines?
This visualization breaks down U.S. oil imports by country for 2021, showing the split by OPEC and non-OPEC nations.
Here's a sneak preview of features that VC+ members will have delivered straight to their inboxes in May 2022.
The blockchain economy enables trustless financial systems, with billions of dollars engaged in decentralized finance applications.
NFTs are revolutionizing digital asset ownership and laying the foundations for play-to-earn games, the metaverse economy, and more.
Wind energy is the largest source of renewable electricity in North America. This graphic maps U.S. states by wind electricity generation.
Explore North America's crude oil pipelines and refineries across the U.S. and Canada in our interactive map.
This graphic visualizes Ukraine's top international trading partners and the country's most exported and imported products in 2020.
Coal came under scrutiny for its high carbon emissions at COP26, but many countries are forecasted to increase coal production until 2024.
The mining sector hides a unique investment that provides commodity exposure and consistent revenues: precious metals royalties.
Cryptocurrencies had a breakout year in 2021, providing plenty of volatility and strong returns across crypto's various sectors.
Energy fuels led the way as commodity prices surged in 2021, with only precious metals providing negative returns.
2021 was a strong year for stocks, commodities, and cryptocurrencies, as most asset classes provided positive returns.
Where are the world's forests still shrinking, and where are they seeing net gains? We map deforestation by country between 1990-2020.
NFTs have grown to be a hot topic and frothy market, but what are they really? This graphic defines NFTs and explores the NFT ecosystem.
Digital assets are evolving beyond the popular cryptocurrencies, and this taxonomy of digital assets by Arca offers a framework for the growing space.
Canadian gold mining has grown to become a highly prolific industry, thanks to its geological riches and political stability.
As cryptocurrency transactions rise, merchants are looking to position themselves to take advantage of this new wave of crypto spenders.
Oil is a building block that makes modern life possible. Here are the proportion of finished products that are created from a barrel of oil.
The Abitibi gold belt is Canada's most prolific gold mining region, but what were the historic discoveries which defined the area?
From renewables to fossil fuels, we've visualized the diverse mix of energy sources that powered U.S. energy consumption in 2020.
After a year-long delay, the 2020 UEFA European Championship is back with new rules, reduced spectators, and fierce competition.