Help Pick Voronoi’s Visual of the Year for 2024

Visual Capitalist’s data discovery app, Voronoi, is only a year old, and already we’ve seen an incredible array of data-driven visualizations from creators.

The Voronoi team has nominated 24 visuals that stand out for their inventiveness, compelling subject matter, utility, intuitiveness, and ability to provide new perspectives.

Now it’s your turn to pick your favorites!

Voronoi’s Visual of the Year Nominees for 2024

Until December 18th, 2024, Voronoi will have a dedicated feed showing these nominated graphics, and logged-in users will be able to vote once each day for the graphic you feel deserves the title of ‘Visual of the Year’.

Visualizing China’s Cobalt Supply Dominance by 2030

@Elements | See the post on Voronoi
Blending real world objects with data visualization is a tricky exercise, but when it works, the results are stunning. This visual nails both the aesthetic side and delivers a useful takeaway on cobalt production. (Cobalt is a critical material in battery manufacturing.)

UN Member States Not Recognized by Other Members

@juliepeasleydataviz | See the post on Voronoi
This well-executed chord diagram by Julie Peasley is a useful way to see which UN member states recognize one another. A classic example of a visually compelling graphic that is functional as well.

The daily scroll of the average social media user visualized

@MadeVisual | See the post on Voronoi
Some infographics pack a bunch of information into a big explorable package, while others take a single idea, and drive home the point in an impactful way. This visual by Harrison Schell is an example of the latter, bringing to life a somewhat startling statistic on modern digital behavior.

Over half of countries now have fertility rates below replacement level

@IMFCharts | See the post on Voronoi
This bubble chart, designed for Finance & Development, the IMF’s flagship magazine, looks at fertility rates around the world. It clearly highlights how many countries are now below the replacement level of 2.1 children per woman on average. The clean design takes a somewhat dry topic and makes it more accessible to a wider audience.

Killed by Google

@preyash | See the post on Voronoi
Almost everyone reading this uses some variety of Google products in their daily life. That said, most of those products are likely to be digital, such as Gmail or Google Maps. Google has attempted to make the leap into hardware a number times, but with mixed results, as this easy-to-follow visual by Preyash Shah points out.

Putting Germany’s Economy in Perspective

@visualcapitalist | See the post on Voronoi
It’s no secret that Germany is the dominant economy in Europe, but the scale of the country’s output compared to many of its neighbors is still surprising, especially when it’s mapped out visually.

Which US States trade the most with Mexico?

@latinometrics | See the post on Voronoi
Media coverage of Mexico in the United States is often focused on topics like illegal immigration and drug trafficking. This mobile-friendly chart highlights a practical, less negative topic: trade between various states and Mexico.

Share of People Donating Money to Charity by Country

@arcioman | See the post on Voronoi
Some topics, like happiness and health, resonate with people around the world. Another such topic is charity. This popular infographic packs a ton of information into it, but without being confusing or unintuitive.

The State of Refugees

@preyash | See the post on Voronoi
This colorful data visualization by Preyash Shah shows the flow of over 30 million refugees in 2023. The graphic is easy to follow and visually striking, which helps more people gain exposure to this important topic.

The Most Deepfaked Public Figures of 2024

@neomamstudios | See the post on Voronoi
Generative AI made headlines throughout 2024, and in an election year, deepfakes were a hot topic. This infographic by NeoMam takes data right from the queries that help generate the actual deepfakes to find the public figures who are targeted the most in fake videos and images. As a bonus, the header art is fun and eye-catching.

EU Exports to ‘Connector’ CIS Countries Double Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

@Soltani | See the post on Voronoi
Sometimes the right combination of data can reveal a trend in the real world. This is the case with Ehsan Soltani’s chart on trade between the EU and CIS nations after the invasion of Ukraine, which implies indirect trade with Russia after sanctions were imposed.

Half the World’s Economies are Already Past a Peak in Fossil Power

@EmberCharts | See the post on Voronoi
The “green transition” is well underway, with fossil fuels being phased out in a number of nations around the world. One surprising fact though, is that dozens of countries have already surpassed peak electricity generation from fossil fuels. This array of minimal charts from Ember manages to tell a big story in a way that isn’t overwhelming.

The EV Truck Landscape in 2024

@MadeVisual | See the post on Voronoi
Trucks are still the best selling vehicles in most U.S. states, and for the 50% of people who intend to buy an electric vehicle as their next set of wheels there weren’t a lot of options… until recently. This eye-catching graphic by Harrison Schell is a useful overview of the EV truck market.

The Age of Energy Projects in Interconnection Queues, by State

@DecarbonizationChannel | See the post on Voronoi
Interconnection queues may not be top of mind for most people, but they do serve an important purpose. This unique map from the Decarbonization Channel attracted attention and helped people learn about at topic they may have otherwise ignored.

Going nuclear

@europe | See the post on Voronoi
The momentum of nuclear power has seen some serious ebbs and flows since the first plant came online in the Soviet Union in 1954. This chart by the European Correspondent clearly shows waves of plant openings and closings in different countries, and marks significant events that impacted decision making around nuclear power.

The World’s Landlocked Rivers

@perrin.remonte | See the post on Voronoi
This map by Perrin Remonté tackles the topic of endorheic rivers, which are basically landlocked catchment areas. People may not even be aware that areas of their own country do not drain into the sea, so maps like this are a fantastic learning tool.

How much does the government spend and where does the money go?

@USAFactsCharts | See the post on Voronoi
Summing up a $6.2 trillion budget into an easy to understand package is no small feat, but USAFacts has done just that in this compact and shareable flow chart.

The State of Civic Space Around the World

@dearsustie | See the post on Voronoi
In free and open nations, the right to safely protest and assemble is something that is easy to take for granted. As this infographic by Airi (Iris) Ryu shows, many nations lack safe spaces to exercise civic freedom.

Ranked: Urban Tree Cover of European Capital Cities

@scallycap | See the post on Voronoi
As extreme heat becomes more of an issue, society looks to adapt to mitigate its sometimes deadly effects. One low tech way of fighting heat is to add more trees to the urban landscape. In this visual, Chris Dickert makes use of the European Environmental Agency’s robust dataset on tree cover in cities to make a fun and useful resource on an important topic.

Polymer Banknotes Around the World

@editgyenge | See the post on Voronoi
Even as cash transactions become more of a rarity around the world, the currency we do use has become more resilient and harder to counterfeit. This data visualization from Edit Gyenge shows how the adoption of polymer banknotes spread around the world since their introduction in Australia in the late 1980s.

U.S. Top Ten Stocks vs. Global Stock Markets

@Soltani | See the post on Voronoi
The U.S. now makes up over 60% of the global market capitalization, but it can be tough to put the scale of the largest companies into perspective. This illuminating chart from Ehsan Soltani points out that Apple’s $3.5 trillion market cap alone was larger than the entire stock markets of France, Canada, and the UK.

Raw materials in your laptop

@toonitopia | See the post on Voronoi
Ever wondered what your laptop is really made of? Toon Vos answers that question with a deconstructed device visual that is as informative as it is beautiful.

The Great Continental Divide or a raindrop’s journey though Europe

@perrin.remonte | See the post on Voronoi
Most rainfall eventually ends up in the ocean, but simply looking at a map doesn’t tell you the journey a water drop takes. This clever map by Perrin Remonté shows which regions drain to the south vs the north. As the meandering border of color shows, it’s not always the closest shoreline.

The American Dream Costs $4.4 Million

@visualcapitalist | See the post on Voronoi
This retro-inspired infographic by Visual Capitalist was a fan favorite. Cost of living remains a key point of frustration for many, and the $4.4 million ‘American Dream’ now exceeds the average lifetime salaries of both men ($3.3 million) and women ($2.4 million) with a Bachelor’s degree.

Help Crown This Year’s Visual of the Year

Now that you’ve been introduced to this year’s nominees, show your support for creators by making your voice heard. Simply visit the Visual of the Year feed in Voronoi, or look for the trophy icon on specific data stories.