Omri Wallach

Assignment Editor

Omri Wallach is the Assignment Editor and Editor of the Creator Program at Visual Capitalist. He got started as a reporter and writer focused on tech, business, global trends, and everything current. He earned his Master of Journalism at the University of British Columbia and still lives in sometimes-sunny Vancouver.

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Maps11 months ago

Mapped: When Each State Joined the U.S.

This map details the year of statehood for each U.S. state, from Pennsylvania in 1787 to Hawaii in 1959.
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Markets11 months ago

Charted: The Largest Courier Companies in the World

Break down the world's largest courier companies by market capitalization, from UPS and FedEx to Japan Post and China's SF Express.
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United States1 year ago

How Homicide Rates by U.S. State Have Changed Since 2012

See how homicide rates by state have increased across most of the United States from 2012 to 2022, with only a few exceptions.
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Politics1 year ago

Visualizing the State of Refugees by Country

Where are people running to (and from)? This visual highlights refugees by country of origin and asylum in 2023.
Markets1 year ago

Charted: Luxury Goods Investments vs. S&P 500 in the Last 10 Years

How does investing in luxury goods like expensive watches and rare whisky compare to other goods, or to the S&P 500?
Misc1 year ago

Visualized: The Most Followed People on Instagram in 2024

From athletes and musicians to actors and celebrity personalities, here are the top 10 most followed people on Instagram.
Sports1 year ago

The World’s Most Valuable Sports Teams in 2024

The most valuable sports teams in 2024 range from NBA and MLB teams to renowned soccer clubs in Europe, but the NFL reigned supreme.
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Culture1 year ago

Animated: Best Picture Oscar Winners vs. Box Office Hits

This data-driven exploration examines the relationship between Best Picture Oscar winners and box office performance over the past 30 years.
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Markets1 year ago

Mānuka Honey: New Zealand’s Sweet Success in the Global Honey Trade

This infographic breaks down global honey exports and shows the power of Mānuka honey exports from New Zealand.
Money1 year ago

Mapped: Where Do the Wealthiest People in the World Live?

There are over 600,000 individuals worldwide with a net worth surpassing $30 million, representing the wealthiest people on the planet. Here's where they live.
Markets1 year ago

Confidence in the Global Economy, by Country

Will the global economy be stronger in 2024 than in 2023?
Money1 year ago

Wealth Needed to Join the Top 1%, by Country

European hubs top the list, with Monaco requiring $12.9 million to join the top 1% club.
Money1 year ago

Mapping Credit Card Delinquency Rates in the U.S. by State

Which states have the lowest credit card delinquency rates in America, and which have the highest?
Misc1 year ago

Ranked: The Top Languages Spoken in the World

Here are the top languages spoken in the world by number of speakers in 2023.
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Technology1 year ago

Mapped: How Much Netflix Costs in Every Country

This map of Netflix price by country shows how much a basic subscription package costs around the world.
Real Estate1 year ago

Charted: U.S. Median House Prices vs. Income

We chart the ever-widening gap between median incomes and the median price of houses in America, using data from the Federal Reserve from 1984 to 2022.
Politics1 year ago

Mapped: 2024 Global Elections by Country

It's election year around the world, and this map of 2024 global elections by country shows just how many people will be impacted.
Energy1 year ago

Visualizing the Rise of the U.S. as Top Crude Oil Producer

Over the last decade, the United States has established itself as the world's top producer of crude oil, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia.
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Markets1 year ago

The Least Affordable U.S. Cities for Rent on an Average Salary

Visualizing the least affordable U.S. cities for renters by the percentage of affordable rentals available on an average salary.
Markets1 year ago

Panama Canal Traffic by Shipment Category and Tonnage

This graphic illustrates Panama Canal traffic by shipment category, looking at the total number of shipping crossings and the total tonnage.
Markets1 year ago

Visualizing the Most Valuable Brands in 12 Countries

This graphic visualizes the most valuable brands by country in 12 major economies, from tech and energy giants to automakers and banks.
Politics1 year ago

Charted: The Approval Ratings of World Leaders in 2024

This chart highlights the approval ratings of world leaders in 2024, showing how the citizens of major countries feel about their leaders.
Markets1 year ago

China’s Real Estate Crisis, Shown in Two Charts

These charts show China's real estate boom in the 21st century and the subsequent slowdown since 2022.
Demographics1 year ago

Mapping the U.S. Median Age by State

The U.S. might have a median age of 39, but the median age by state ranges from the low 30s to the mid 40s.
Healthcare1 year ago

Charted: Global Tobacco Use by Country and Sex

This visual shows tobacco use by country and sex, highlighting which countries still have a high prevalence of smoking.
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Technology1 year ago

Ranked: Top 50 Data Center Markets by Power Consumption

Where does the internet live? This graphic highlights the biggest data center markets in the world by electricity consumption.
Personal Finance1 year ago

Charted: Top 10 Retirement Planning Mistakes

What are the top retirement planning mistakes people make? Here are the top 10 common mistakes to avoid as seen by financial professionals.
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Misc1 year ago

Ranked: The 20 Most Popular Neighborhoods for Potential U.S. Homebuyers

This infographic ranks the 20 most popular neighborhoods in the U.S. for homebuyers based on search interest.
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Agriculture1 year ago

Mapped: How Much of the World is Covered by Croplands?

Where are the world's croplands located? This detailed map highlights the world’s cropland cover as of 2019.
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Misc1 year ago

Mapped: The Most Dangerous Time to Drive in Each U.S. State

When is the most dangerous time to drive on American roads? We break down the data by hour, day, month, and state.
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Healthcare1 year ago

Charted: How Many People Get Depression in Their Lives?

These graphics reveal how many people get depression over the course of their lives, broken down by age and sex.
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Green1 year ago

Mapped: Life Expectancy Gains From Breathing Cleaner Air

This world map of life expectancy gains shows how much longer people could potentially live by reducing pollution.
Best of1 year ago

The 23 Top Data Visualizations on Visual Capitalist in 2023

What were the top data visualizations on Visual Capitalist in 2023? We highlight the best charts, maps, and infographics from the year.
Markets2 years ago

Ranked: Share of Million-Dollar Homes in U.S. Cities

We highlight the top 15 U.S. metro areas by their percentage of million-dollar homes, from San Francisco to Miami.
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Technology2 years ago

Mapped: Interest in Generative AI by Country

These graphics highlight interest in generative AI by country, covering interest in text, image, video, or audio generation.
Markets2 years ago

Charted: IMF Forecasts for International Interest Rates

Which economies are expected to see interest rates rise, or fall? We highlight IMF forecasts for international interest rates through 2028.
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Agriculture2 years ago

Visualizing the Global Coffee Trade by Country

Which countries export, and import, the most coffee? This visual highlights the global coffee trade by export flows in 2019.
Markets2 years ago

Charted: Marvel’s Box Office Rise (and Fall?)

How poorly did 'The Marvels' perform in its opening weekend, and how do other Marvel box office returns compare?
Healthcare2 years ago

Charted: The Average Cost of Insulin By Country

This visual highlights the cost of insulin by country, showing how much more expensive diabetes medicine is in the U.S.
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Technology2 years ago

Ranked: The World’s Most Popular Apps by Downloads

What are the world's most popular apps? This graphic visualizes the most downloaded apps, grouped together by different categories.
Demographics2 years 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.
Politics2 years ago

Charted: The Number of North Korean Defectors (1998-2023)

Why are the number of North Korean defectors decreasing? We cover the number of defectors by year and map their perilous escape routes.
Energy2 years ago

Mapped: The Top Middle East Exports by Country

It's more than just oil. This map of Middle East exports shows the top global product of each country by value.
Misc2 years ago

Ranked: The Most Popular Halloween Costumes of 2023

What costumes are kids, adults, and pets dressing up as this year? Here we visualize the most popular Halloween costumes in the U.S. in 2023.
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Demographics2 years ago

Mapped: Which States Californians Moved To (2020-2021)

Over 700,000 Californians moved from the Golden State to other parts of U.S. between 2020–21. But where did they go?
Personal Finance2 years ago

Charted: Retirement Age by Country

We chart current and effective retirement ages for 45 countries, revealing some stark regional differences.
Markets2 years ago

Ranked: 15 of the World’s Least Affordable Housing Markets

This map examines middle-income housing market affordability across eight major countries, highlighting some of the least affordable cities.
Green2 years ago

Tracking Antarctica Sea Ice Loss in 2023

Antarctica's ice extent has reached record lows. This visual details and maps Antarctica sea ice loss over the last two years.
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Markets2 years ago

Visualizing All of China’s Trade Partners

China trades with more than 200 countries globally. Here's how China's trade partners break down by import and export destinations.
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Green2 years ago

The Frequency of Billion-Dollar Disasters in the U.S.

The Maui fire is the latest of many disasters in the U.S. And data shows that frequency of costly weather disasters has increased.

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