Who Gets Paid Sick Leave in the U.S.?
Paid sick leave laws vary widely across the United States. This map highlights which states require it, where it’s preempted, and how these policies affect workers.
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Economic maps
Maps to explain economic geography.
The Splitting of the World: Population vs. Economy
What happens when we split the world not by borders, but by people and wealth? Two maps show the world divided into equal population and GDP regions, revealing deep imbalances in global distribution. Let’s take a closer look!
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Government spending of European countries
Finland and France top the list of European nations by government spending as a share of GDP. But what does that actually mean for the people who live there? This post explores what high and low spending really tells us about economic policy, public services, and everyday life.
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Countries With A Smaller GDP Than Total Bitcoin Market Cap
At one point, the total value of Bitcoin was larger than the GDP of over 100 countries—including Kuwait. Here’s what that comparison really means, and what it tells us about Bitcoin’s popularity, risks, and future.
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Low-Wage Workers in America
Which U.S. states have the highest share of low-wage workers? Using new data from the Economic Policy Institute, we explore where earnings fall short and reveal the geographic patterns shaping economic life across America.
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Equal Wealth Distribution Globally and Locally Mapped
The inequality between the rich and the poor becomes impossible to ignore. These maps place us in the position of asking ourselves whether our economic reality is even remotely acceptable. In Slovakia, wealth seeps relatively evenly, while in South Africa and Brazil, the gap between common people and the wealthy sends almost parallel worlds—luxury towers in view of struggling neighborhoods. The inequality isn’t just visible on paper—you can feel it in these cities’ streets.
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How Geography Still Shapes the American Dream
Where you grow up can shape your financial future. We explore which U.S. regions offer the greatest opportunities for upward mobility—and what individuals and policymakers can do to close the gap.
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Can You Afford to Stay Warm?
In parts of Europe, staying warm in winter is still a financial struggle. These two maps, based on Eurostat data, show how things changed from 2016 to 2023.
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Where the World’s Millionaires Live
Compare the top 25 countries with the highest number of millionaires in 2019 and 2024. Find out where wealth is growing, and how the millionaire landscape has shifted worldwide.
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Continents with Economy Smaller than Japan
A 2017 map shows something surprising: Japan’s economy was bigger than South America’s, Africa’s, or Oceania’s.
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