Europe - Vivid Maps

Percent of people who said they would be comfortable with a gay, lesbian, or bisexual in the highest elected political

Where people can't afford to heat home mapped

January 6, 2018 Alex

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.

Sociology

January 4, 2018 Alex

Racism in Europe

Many people in Eastern and Central Europe associate black faces with negative sentiments, according to Harvard University’s Project Implicit, which

Environment maps

January 4, 2018 Alex

Carbon dioxide emissions in European countries

CO2 is the most significant long-lived greenhouse gas in the Earth’s atmosphere. Since the Industrial Revolution, anthropogenic emissions – primarily

Cities

December 30, 2017 Alex

From Lions to Towers: The Stories Behind Europe’s Coats of Arms

Across Europe, coats of arms are more than decoration. They’re snapshots of local pride and long history—knights’ shields turned into national and city symbols that still evolve today.

Average Age of Women at First Childbirth Across Europe

Demography

December 28, 2017 Alex

Mean age of women at birth of the first child

Generations ago, it was common to marry young and start a family soon after. Today, many women delay motherhood into their 30s. What changed—and what does it mean?

Percentage who have not Consumed Alcohol in the last 12 Months in Europe

Mapping Health

December 27, 2017 Alex

Percentage who have not Consumed Alcohol in the last 12 Months

Alcohol consumption patterns vary dramatically worldwide, but what about the people who don’t drink at all? This animated map visualization explores two decades of data showing how abstinence rates changed across different countries and cultures.

Transport

December 26, 2017 Alex

Lighthouses of Europe

Europe’s coasts are dotted with lighthouses that combine history, engineering, and navigation. This post presents a map of their locations, highlights the oldest examples, and compares the tallest lighthouses across the continent.