Nick Routley

Managing Editor

Nick Routley graduated from Emily Carr University and the British Columbia Institute of Technology, and cofounded a successful marketing agency before becoming the first member of the Visual Capitalist team. He is focused on emerging trends and how disparate events connect with the big picture. Nick believes that the 2004 film, Mean Girls, is the 21st century's greatest work of art, and that access to reliable data combined with visual communication can level the playing field for billions of people around the world.

Business4 years ago

Mapped: The Uneven Recovery of U.S. Small Businesses

Across the U.S., 37% of small businesses are still shuttered. This map demonstrates how uneven that closure rate is in cities around the country.
Green4 years ago

Understanding How the Air Quality Index Works

This graphic breaks down how the air quality index is measured, and looks at which regions are hardest hit by atmospheric pollution and wildfires.
Markets4 years ago

Charts: The Economic Impact of COVID-19 in the U.S. So Far

As COVID-19 spreads around the U.S. leaving economic upheaval in its wake, this snapshot reveals how major economic indicators are trending
Misc4 years ago

The 44 Closest Stars and How They Compare to our Sun

This graphic visualizes the 44 closest stars, revealing key facts such as distance from Earth, brightness, and whether potential planets are in orbit.
United States4 years ago

Charting the $1.7B Transfer of Military Equipment to Police Departments

This visualization tracks the last decade of the 1033 Program, which provides free military equipment to police departments around the U.S.
Energy4 years ago

Tesla is Now the World’s Most Valuable Automaker

Thanks to a surging stock price, Tesla is now the world's most valuable automaker – surpassing industry giants Toyota and Volkswagen.
Misc4 years ago

Charting the Last 20 Years of Supertall Skyscrapers

Once a rarity, supertall skyscrapers now punctuate the skylines of cities around the world. We chart the construction of these structures over the past 20 years
Misc4 years ago

Mapping Civil Unrest in the United States (2000–2020)

This map of civil unrest in the United States helps provide much needed context on how individual events fit within the nation-wide pattern over time.
Misc4 years ago

How People and Companies Feel About Working Remotely

During the pandemic, millions of people have transitioned to working remotely. But how do workers and managers actually feel about it?
Healthcare4 years ago

Where COVID-19 is Rising and Falling Around the World

Globally, the curve of COVID-19 cases is flattening, but individual countries vary considerably as new pockets of the world deal with the pandemic.
Maps4 years ago

Incredible Map of Pangea With Modern-Day Borders

Many millions of years ago, the world was one. This nifty map shows this Pangea supercontinent overlaid with modern country borders.
Politics4 years ago

Mapped: The State of Press Freedom Around the World

Global press freedom improved slightly in 2019, but censorship, intimidation, and violence remain a fact of life for many journalists around the world.
Economy4 years ago

The Front Line: Visualizing the Occupations with the Highest COVID-19 Risk

As millions of people continue to show up for work during the COVID-19 pandemic, many face a higher risk of potential exposure to the virus.
Money4 years ago

Mapped: The World’s Ultra-Rich, by Country

Here's where the world's ultra-rich (>$30 million in assets) live, and also how the landscape is projected to change over the coming years.
Healthcare4 years ago

Visualizing What COVID-19 Does to Your Body

A visual explainer on what COVID-19 does to your body once you become infected, and how the virus uses our immune system against us.
Science4 years ago

Every Vaccine and Treatment in Development for COVID-19, So Far

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to skyrocket, healthcare researchers around the world are working to defeat the virus.
Markets4 years ago

The Anatomy of the $2 Trillion COVID-19 Stimulus Bill

A visual breakdown of the CARES Act, the $2 trillion package to provide COVID-19 economic relief. It's the largest stimulus bill in modern history.
Markets4 years ago

The Hardest Hit Companies of the COVID-19 Downturn: The ‘BEACH’ Stocks

As investor confidence across the travel industry slumps amid COVID-19, market capitalizations across 'BEACH' stocks shrink to unprecedented levels.
Misc4 years ago

Infection Trajectory: See Which Countries are Flattening Their COVID-19 Curve

The number of COVID-19 cases around the world continues to grow, but each country has a different infection trajectory. This chart tells the story.
Healthcare5 years ago

Visualizing the History of Pandemics

The history of pandemics, from the Antonine Plague to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) event, ranked by their impact on human life.
Entrepreneurship5 years ago

How Leadership Accountability Drives Company Performance

What impact does leadership accountability have on the performance of an organization? As it turns out, a lot.
China5 years ago

Meet China’s 113 Cities With More Than One Million People

China has the same amount of 1 million+ population cities as both North America and the EU combined. Here they all are, from biggest to smallest.
Markets5 years ago

Top Countries by GDP and Economic Components (1970-2017)

This animation looks at the top countries in the world by GDP, while also showing the components that comprised economic activity at the time.
Politics5 years ago

The Cost and Composition of America’s Nuclear Weapons Arsenal

A data-driven look at America's nuclear weapons arsenal – both location and deployment, and the costs associated with refurbishing an aging nuclear program.
Technology5 years ago

Tesla’s Valuation Surpasses Ford and GM Combined

Tesla is not only the top valued U.S. automaker, it's now worth more than Ford and GM combined. Will the rally continue, or will short sellers...
Politics5 years ago

Mapping the Global Flow of Foreign Aid

This infographic looks at who is giving – and who is receiving – the billions of dollars in foreign aid that flows between countries each year.
Technology5 years ago

Internet Browser Market Share (1996–2019)

This animation provides a nostalgic look back at the market share of various web browsers, from Netscape Navigator to Google Chrome.
Markets5 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About Recessions

The economic cycle is a series of peaks and valleys. Analyzing economic data going back to 1950 helps put recessions into perspective.
Politics5 years ago

How Chinese Financing is Fueling Megaprojects Around the World

A look at how Chinese diplomacy spending is fueling global megaprojects, as well as growing the country's influence on the world stage.
Technology5 years ago

Prediction Consensus: What the Experts See Coming in 2020

We analyzed 100+ articles, whitepapers, and interviews to answer the question: Is there a consensus on what we can expect in 2020?
Markets5 years ago

Ranked: The Most Valuable Nation Brands

A country's national image can have a big impact on its economic fortunes. See which countries have the highest ranked nation brands.
Green5 years ago

Invisible Stars: Mapping America’s Rural Light Pollution

This unique map subtracts population from nighttime light output, giving us a unique perspective into America's rural light pollution hot spots.
Technology5 years ago

Why Biometric Security is the Future

Buoyed by innovation and user-friendly experiences, biometric security measures will soon be a mainstream method of keeping your online accounts safe.
Misc5 years ago

Ranked: Biggest Fast Food Chains in America

Every year, fast food chains rake in north of $200 billion in revenue per year. Here are the biggest chains, ranked by revenue and number of...
Markets5 years ago

The Making of a Mammoth Merger: Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade

A look at the histories of Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, what comes next after the merger, and the potential impacts on the financial services industry.
Technology5 years ago

Wired World: 35 Years of Submarine Cables in One Map

Watch the explosive growth of the global submarine cable network, and learn who's funding the next generation of cables.
Energy5 years ago

Mapped: The 1.2 Billion People Without Access to Electricity

A surprising number of people around the world are still living without access to reliable electricity. This map shows where they live.
Technology5 years ago

Countries Ranked by Their Economic Complexity

A breakdown of which factors that comprise economic complexity, and which global economies rank the highest.
Markets5 years ago

Walmart’s Domination of the U.S. Grocery Market

If you want to buy groceries, in some places Walmart is the only game in town. Here's a look at Walmart's domination of the U.S. grocery...
Technology5 years ago

The Future of Nanotechnology in Medicine

This infographic highlights some of the most promising nanotechnology breakthroughs in medicine, from 'smart pills' to targeted cancer treatment.
Technology5 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Social Media Platforms

This animation provides an entertaining look at the popularity of social media platforms over time, from MySpace to TikTok.
Misc5 years ago

Who Owns Your Favorite News Media Outlet?

A revealing look at consolidation and ownership of news media outlets in the United States. See who owns news media, and where 'news deserts' exist.
Energy5 years ago

Ranked: Countries with the Most Sustainable Energy Policies

Which countries are able to balance prosperity and sustainability in their energy mixes? See the countries with the most sustainable energy policies.
Technology5 years ago

How Self-Driving Cars “See” the World

This video breaks down the complex technology allowing a new generation of self-driving cars to view the world around them.
Technology5 years ago

How Many Music Streams Does it Take to Earn a Dollar?

Streaming has breathed new life into the music business, but as new data shows, these services pay out wildly different rates per stream.
Technology5 years ago

The Global Fiber Optic Network Explained

An informative look at the global fiber optic network, how the cables actually work, and the technology that will power the 6G network.
Agriculture5 years ago

Our Impact on Climate Change and Global Land Use in 5 Charts

We highlight the five most important takeaways from the IPCC's recent 1,400+ page report on climate change and land use.
Technology5 years ago

Ranking the Top 100 Websites in the World

The top 100 websites ranking reveals how people around the world search for information, which services they use, and how they spend time online.
Technology5 years ago

How Facebook is Using Machine Learning to Map the World Population

Machine learning technology is allowing researchers at Facebook to map the world population in unprecedented detail.
Misc5 years ago

The Extreme Temperatures of the Universe

From the Big Bang to the Boomerang Nebula, this stunning data visualization puts the extreme temperatures of our universe into perspective.

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