Vivid Maps

An economic snapshot of every U.S. State

Which U.S. states have the best economies in 2025? We compare rankings from 2018 to today, revealing surprising shifts and the key drivers behind economic growth. See where your state stands!

Population

April 20, 2018 Alex

South Asia’s Population Boom: A Look at the Numbers and Future Trends

South Asia is home to over 2 billion people—more than the combined populations of the U.S., Brazil, Indonesia, Russia, Japan, Mexico, and the EU. What caused this population boom, and what does the future hold?

Economic maps

April 19, 2018 Alex

Richest Person of All Time From Each U.S. State

Top 20 U.S. States with the Wealthiest People of all Time1. New York: John D. Rockefeller, $257.25B2. Oklahoma: Sam Walton,

Ethnic maps

April 18, 2018 Alex

Americans with Polish Ancestry Mapped

The story of Americans with Polish ancestry is one of resilience, hard work, and cultural contribution. Poles have been immigrating to the United States for centuries, shaping the nation’s landscape and contributing significantly to its development. Let’s delve into the history and current status of Polish migration to the United States.

Demography

April 16, 2018 Alex

Where Men Outnumber Women—and Vice Versa in the U.S. and Canada

Some places have more men, others more women—but why? A look at gender ratios across the U.S. and Canada and the economic and social forces behind them.

Europe: Proportion of births outside marriage

Demography

April 16, 2018 Alex

Births Outside Marriage in Europe: Trends, Changes, and the Future

Marriage is no longer the default in many European countries. See where births outside marriage are most common, how trends are shifting, and what the future may hold.

Economic maps

April 13, 2018 Alex

Europe’s Trade Map: How Its Biggest Partners Changed Between 2018 and 2023

Discover how Europe’s trade relationships have transformed from 2018 to 2023, influenced by geopolitical events and economic shifts.

Political maps

April 13, 2018 Alex

U.S. Presidential election 2016: dasymetric dot density

Most election maps mislead by shading entire counties red or blue, but what if we mapped every single vote exactly where people live? This dasymetric dot density map does just that—placing 130+ million dots based on urban, suburban, and rural population densities. The result? A clearer, more accurate picture of the 2016 election. See the real voting patterns emerge! 🔴🔵 Explore the map now.

Fictional Maps Old maps

April 12, 2018 Alex

A Medieval Hereford Mappa Mundi with Modern Borders

The Hereford Mappa Mundi is more than just a medieval map—it’s a glimpse into how people once saw the world, blending history, geography, and myth in a single masterpiece.