Sam Parker

Sam is a graphic designer and illustrator hailing from the shores of False Creek, BC. He attended Emily Carr for his BFA and BCIT for an Associates Degree in graphic design. Since schooling, Sam has worked for various clients around British Columbia helping them find creative solutions to their business problems. He loves bike rides and beer, preferably one after the other.

Travel3 days ago

Charted: Tourists Visiting the U.S. by Country of Origin (2004 vs. 2024)

Mexico surpassed the U.K. to take the second place.
Markets4 days ago

Ranked: Top Countries by Stock Market Returns Since 2015

Wondering how stock market returns vary by country? Here’s the annualized return of the largest stock exchanges in 30 countries since 2015.
Economy5 days ago

U.S. Latino GDP vs. Global Economic Powers

The U.S. Latino GDP ranks fifth globally at $3.6 trillion.
Money2 weeks ago

Ranked: States Where Americans Have the Most Cash in the Bank

Which states have their residents holding the most cash in the bank? We investigate the most recently available data.
Energy2 weeks ago

Charted: How Top Economies Generated Electricity in 2024

Fossil fuels account for nearly 60% of power generation.
Markets2 weeks ago

Ranked: America’s Smartest CEOs According to Linguistic Analysis

This infographic reveals the smartest CEOs in the U.S., ranked by how intelligently they communicate complex ideas.
Automotive2 weeks ago

Ranked: Favorite Car Brands of the Ultra-Rich

Infographic reveals favorite car brands of the ultra-rich, with insights into Tesla's popularity and how mainstream brands rank.
Commodities2 weeks ago

Charted: The End-of-Life Recycling Rates of Select Metals

End-of-life recycling rates measure the percentage of a material that is recovered at the end of its useful life, rather than being disposed of or incinerated.
Economy3 weeks ago

Ranked: Real GDP Per Capita Growth by Country (2014-2024)

This chart measures inflation-adjusted GDP per capita growth for OECD economies from 2014–2024. Here’s where the standard of living improved.
Markets4 weeks ago

Charted: Tesla’s 2025 Sales Slump

Tesla's Q1 2025 sales fell 13%, their lowest since 2022.
Technology4 weeks ago

Infographic: The Biggest Private Tech Deals Since 2018

This infographic reveals some of the biggest private tech deals since 2018, including OpenAI’s record-setting $40B raise.
Energy4 weeks ago

How the Largest Importers of Russian Fossil Fuels Have Changed (2022 vs. 2025)

Despite sanctions against Moscow, the EU remains a key consumer of Russian fossil fuels.
Money4 weeks ago

Wealth Asset Breakdown: America’s Top 0.1% vs. Bottom 50%

Where do the top 0.1% hold their wealth and how is it starkly different from the bottom 50% of the country? We take a look.
War4 weeks ago

Mapped: Countries With the Most Nuclear Weapons

Even without the U.S., France and the UK provide NATO with the third-largest nuclear arsenal.
Technology1 month ago

Ranked: Which AI Chatbots Collect the Most Data About You?

Data collection is inevitable in the computer age. But what do AI chatbots collect, and how do they compare to each other? We find out.
Energy1 month ago

Top 20 Countries by Battery Storage Capacity

China holds about two-thirds of global BESS capacity.
Misc1 month ago

Ranked: The Most Reliable Car Brands in 2025

Discover the most reliable car brands in the U.S. for 2025, based on owner-reported data published by J.D. Power.
Water1 month ago

Charted: Share of Freshwater Resources by Country

Water is a scarce commodity that is likely to fuel future conflict. View our graphic to see who controls the most freshwater resources.
Politics2 months ago

Infographic: Army Sizes of NATO, Russia, and Ukraine

Compare the number of active military personnel among NATO allies, Russia, and Ukraine in this data-driven breakdown.
Money2 months ago

Visualized: How Many Dollars Exist Per American?

If we split all of America’s money equally, how much would each U.S. resident get? And what could they afford with it?
Demographics2 months ago

Mapped: Fertility Rates in North and South America

Fertility rates can tell us a lot about a region’s population prospects. Here, they’re visualized for North and South America by country.
Misc2 months ago

Ranked: The World’s Best-Selling Cars From 2024

Which vehicles are dominating global sales? See our latest graphic ranking the world's best-selling cars from 2024.
Demographics2 months ago

Mapped: European Fertility Rates by Country

The population replacement threshold is a fertility rate of 2.1. In 2025, all of Europe, except one small nation, is well below that level.
Politics2 months ago

Charted: Spending Growth at the U.S. Department of Education

Spending at the U.S. Department of Education has grown massively in recent years, making it an easy target for Trump's cost-cutting efforts.
Energy2 months ago

Visualizing Chinese EV Market Share Overseas

Chinese brands accounted for 62% of global EV sales in 2024.
Markets2 months ago

Ranked: The 20 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks (2005-2024)

The top 20 stocks have delivered a 25.8% average annual return in the last 20 years.
Money2 months ago

How Much Money Exists in the World Per Person?

Many trillions of dollars. 8 billion people. How much does everyone get if we divide the world’s money equally? We find out.
Mining2 months ago

How Rich is Canada in Natural Resources?

Canada’s natural resources were valued at $1.7 trillion in 2023.
War2 months ago

Mapped: Every Known U.S. Military Base Overseas

The world’s largest defense budget affords a lot of room for sustaining military bases around the world. Here’s where they are.
Demographics2 months ago

Charted: Single Mothers in America by Ethnicity

One in five mothers in the U.S. is single.
Gold3 months ago

How Much Gold Exists for Every Person on Earth?

Dividing all discovered gold (244,000 metric tons) by the the people (8 billion): how much gold does everyone get?
Mining3 months ago

Charted: The Global Mining Industry, by Market Cap

Australia tops the list, with its major mining companies totaling $353 billion in market cap.
Money3 months ago

Visualizing the Growth of U.S. Consumer Debt

Student loan debt has increased fivefold over the past two decades.
Politics3 months ago

Charted: All U.S., Russian, and Chinese Leaders Since 1975

Here's a quick overview of all the leaders since 1975 for three major global powers: America, Russia, and China.
War3 months ago

The 10 Most Powerful Air Forces in the World

Who controls the skies today? This infographic ranks the top 10 countries with the largest air forces globally.
Energy3 months ago

How Many New Mines Are Needed for the Energy Transition?

Copper and lithium will require the highest number of new mines.
Politics3 months ago

Conflict in the Middle East: Which Countries Think It Will End in 2025?

Most countries are pessimistic about the resolution of conflicts in the Middle East.
Mining3 months ago

Visualizing Europe’s Dependence on Chinese Resources

Europe depends entirely on China for heavy rare earth elements, critical for technologies such as hybrid cars and fiber optics.
Politics3 months ago

The War in Ukraine: Which Countries Think It Will End in 2025?

Over half of Americans doubt the war will end this year.
Markets4 months ago

Visualizing America’s $1.7 Trillion Insurance Industry

This graphic breaks down the total market value of the U.S. insurance industry, highlighting the massive size of UnitedHealth Group.
Money4 months ago

The Average U.S. Household Budget in One Chart

Tracking where every single penny earned by a U.S. household goes, including savings and taxes. Here's the average household budget.
Technology4 months ago

The Value of the Global Semiconductor Industry, in One Giant Chart

American companies account for 71.5% of the semiconductor industry's global market cap.
Business4 months ago

Mapped: New Business Applications by U.S. State in 2024

When accounting for population, a small state in the West has seen the most new business applications in 2024.
Energy4 months ago

Where the U.S. Gets Its Enriched Uranium

Russia controls nearly half of global uranium enrichment capacity.
Misc4 months ago

Ranked: Most Satisfying vs. Most Reliable Car Brands in 2024

The most reliable car brands are rarely the most satisfying to own, according to recent Consumer Reports survey data.
Business4 months ago

Charted: Tesla’s Market Cap Nears Half of Global Auto Industry

The EV automaker recently surpassed a $1.5T valuation.
Technology4 months ago

Which U.S. Companies Receive the Most Government Subsidies?

Government subsidies are nearing tens of billions for some companies. Here’s the ones which got the most taxpayer support.
Energy4 months ago

Oil & Gas Leases on Public Lands Under Obama, Trump, and Biden

President-elect Donald Trump wants a massive boost in U.S. oil production to reduce energy costs.
Economy4 months ago

What the U.S. Imports from Canada and Mexico

In 2023, imports from Canada and Mexico totaled $893 billion.
Energy4 months ago

Which State Has the Highest Gas Price in 2024?

Oklahoma has the cheapest fuel, while Hawaii is the most expensive.