Gender stereotypes are still genuinely strong across Europe. A December 2024 EU survey of 26,000+ people across all 27 member states put hard numbers on how strong, and mapping those numbers produces a consistent geographic divide between Northern and Eastern Europe that has real historical explanations.
Read more: How Europe Sees Gender Roles
Break down the United States state by state, compare each one with major European countries on human development, and something unexpected appears. The variation between American states turns out to be bigger than many realize.
Read more: How U.S. States Compare to Europe on the Human Development Index
A vivid yellow-blue divide cuts across Europe in this fascinating map revealing which countries enjoy greater happiness than the United States. Nordic and several Western European nations form a distinct “happiness belt,” but what exactly makes these yellow-colored regions so content?
Read more: Yellow vs Blue Europe: Which Countries Are Happier Than the US and Why
Most of the world uses the metric system, but it wasn’t always this way. This post explores the history of measurement systems, why countries switched, and which ones still hold onto alternatives like the imperial system.
Read more: Why (Almost) Every Country Switched to the Metric System—and Who Still Holds Out
Discover how trust levels across the United States have plummeted from 1972 to 2022, with detailed maps illustrating this concerning trend and exploring the potential causes behind it.
Read more: Mapping the Decline of Trust in America
The most extraverted states in the U.S. are California and New York (50.9%). Texas, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey and Illinois are also more extraverted than introverted. Of the eight most populous U.S. states, six are more extraverted. The most introverted state in the U.S. is West Virginia (53.3%) accompanied by Maine (53.2%), Alaska and Wyoming (52.9%).
Read more: Most extraverted and introverted U.S. states
Just under half of the global population (about 44%) is introverted. Europe has many countries that are considered introverted. Lithuania is the most introverted nation in Europe, while Albania is a nation of extroverts.
Read more: Most extraverted and introverted countries in Europe mapped
Europe’s generational diversity tells a compelling story of cultural transformation. From the post-war Boomers to the digital-native Millennials, each generation brings its unique perspective to the continent’s social and economic fabric.
Read more: Generations Across Europe: A Geographic Perspective on Societal Shifts
Instagram user Matt Shirley asked his 300 thousand followers to vote on which US state their home state liked and disliked the most.
Read more: The most and least favorite US state of each state mapped
Happiness can be a subjective and complex topic that depends on various factors. However, several studies and surveys have attempted to measure and identify the happiest places in the United States. These studies often consider factors like economic stability, job satisfaction, social support, work-life balance, access to healthcare, and overall quality of life.
Read more: Where are Americans the Happiest?
An in-depth look at America’s unique relationship with firearms, analyzing ownership patterns across states and comparing them to global statistics. With over 393 million civilian-owned firearms, the US leads the world in gun ownership – but the rates vary dramatically by state.
Read more: Gun ownership in the United States
Why are countries like Sweden, Finland, and Denmark so confident about their children’s future? Explore the social policies and factors driving this optimism — and how it’s linked to overall happiness.
Read more: Why Are Nordic Countries So Optimistic About Their Children’s Future?
Percent of people who said they would be comfortable with a gay, lesbian, or bisexual in the highest elected political
Read more: Would you be comfortable with a gay or lesbian leader?