About this site
Visible World by Data is a place to explore maps and enjoy discovering how regions differ and change.
Maps take centre stage here.
We want to leave room for your own discoveries, rather than explain all the answers in advance. Click on a map, compare places that catch your eye, and see what makes you think, “I didn’t know there was such a difference” or “I wonder what’s happening here.”
That is why we deliberately keep the text brief. It serves as a guide to exploring the maps, with the explanations, sources and notes you need to understand the data.
Our maps explore a wide range of topics, including population, transport, industry, healthcare, tourism, nature and everyday life.
Take your time and explore the maps to discover local patterns and changes that numbers alone can be hard to reveal.