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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 29/09/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers London buses 🔴🚌, the WNBA 🏀, AI mania 🤖, Zurich's job market 🇨🇭, Trump's approval rating 📉, Nepal’s large-scale DNA identification program 👥, and problem gambling 🎰. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

An infographic illustrating the total number of 1,453 bodies recovered so far following Nepal’s devastating floods on August 26th. Of this total, only 112 bodies have been identified, while 1,341 remain unidentified. Published by Reuters.

An animated map showcasing the daily temperature anomaly in August 2026. On 31 August, the land mean was +1.8°C. Published by Milos Popovic.

A bar chart visualizing the gross salary per month of full-time employees between the ages of 20 and 64, with each dot representing approximately 500 employees. Between the ages of 45 and 49, earning a gross salary of €5,000 per month places you in the top forty percent of earners. Published by Die Zeit.

An infographic comparing grocery prices with the average daily salary of a school teacher in both Moscow and New York City. While a basket of groceries cost $53 in Moscow, making up about two-thirds of a school teacher's average daily salary, the same groceries cost $95 in New York City, but only makes up less than a third of the average daily salary for teachers there, as salaries are higher. Published by The New York Times.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 24/09/2026

As we say goodbye to summer, our developer Hendrik looks back on the hottest days to review a seasonal purchase: a single-unit air conditioner! 🌬️ 🥵 🪟 Considering one for next year? Read about his experience on our blog 👇️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/monoblo...

Line chart comparing room and outside temperatures from 6 am Jul 31 to midday Aug 1, highlighting AC switched on around midnight that cooled the room ~6°C, with room temperature later rebounding.

Line chart titled "Heat accumulated over a few days — even with AC on." Room temperature remains consistently higher than outside from Aug 2–6, showing daily peaks around 30–33°C and warm nights; the brown line (room) indicates gradual heat accumulation despite AC while the grey line (outside) swings more sharply.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 22/09/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers laughing with an accent 🎙️, experts' and the public's opinions on AI ✏️, automated warfare 🪖, the gender pay gap 💵, a data lobby 🏢, and low birth rates 📉. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A chart visualizing the estimated operating costs for each of the 46 US ships and four carrier air wings deployed to the Middle East. The costs for US ships and assets deployed to the Middle East topped $7.1 billion, with the first blockade from 13 April to 18 June mounting to the most at $2.4 billion. Published by Bloomberg.

A radial network chart mapping the AI universe and documenting the connections between key figures. The data covers 176 deals totalling $3.6 trillion, transacted between 202 entities in a period of three and a half years up to August 2026. Published by the Financial Times.

An animation comparing a recording of a Dutch laugh with a recording of a Japanese laugh. Comparing these two visualizations reveals the way accents impact laughter. Published by Nathan Roll.

A chart comparing the three priorities of EU countries for strengthening Europe's global standing. Defence, energy independence and competitiveness are among the top three priorities in 25 of the EU's 27 member states. Spain and Sweden are the only exceptions, with Spain prioritising education and research, and Sweden prioritising democratic values. Published by The European Correspondent.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 18/09/2026

Are you team cash or no cash? Our developer Linus charts the differences in how people make payments in Sweden and Germany, as examples of two ends of the spectrum, both moving in the same direction but at very different speeds. 💰️ ⚖️ 💳️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/cash-or...

Line chart showing Swish mobile payments rising from about 2 billion SEK in 2013 to 561 billion in 2024 while cash ATM withdrawals fall from about 218.5 billion to 65.7 billion, with Swish surpassing cash withdrawals around 2017.

Shows a shift from cash to card: annual withdrawals per ATM fall from about 110K in 2005 to ~25K in 2024, while transactions per payment terminal rise from roughly 4K to ~14K over the same period.

Line chart showing card payments per person rising in both countries: Sweden (green) climbs from 37 in 2000 to 340 in 2021, Germany (yellow) from 18 to 99, with Sweden’s lead widening though Germany accelerates after 2017.

Germany's cash use fell from 74.3% in 2017 to 50.5% in 2023, while debit card rose to 27.5% (from 18.9%), mobile payments to 6.2% (from 0.1%), credit card to 5.7%, credit transfer to 4.3%, and online payment services to 3.5%.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 15/09/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers Apple's iPhone launches 📱, the European Waste Awards 🗑️🏆, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 🇺🇸, “coolcations” ❄️, the 2026 U.S. Midterm Elections, and AI warnings 🤖⚠️. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A chart presenting changes in the voting preferences of the American population from the 2024 presidential election to the 2026 midterm election. Around 76% of Kamala Harris’s voters intend to vote Democrat in the upcoming midterms, compared to 65% of Donald Trump’s supporters who intend to vote Republican. Published by The Economist.

Two bar charts showcasing the reducing water levels for Lake Powell and Lake mead, Colorado River’s largest reservoirs. Lake Powells water levels is now at 3,517 ft, while Lake Mead is at 1,039 ft. Published by FlowingData.

An election chart displaying the number of seats held by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in state parliaments. They currently hold 328 out of 1,884 seats across 15 state parliaments, accounting for a 17.4% share. Published by Berliner Morgenpost.

A collection of maps tracking the shape and size of Africa across various projections. Published by EL PAÍS.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 14/09/2026

📊 This week: "Dual-axis & waterfall charts" on Wednesday, Sept 16 at 6pm CET / 12pm EDT. Get to know our newest chart types! Live Q&A included. You can register here: watch.getcontrast.io/register/dat...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 10/09/2026

What did the U.S. liquor industry look like during Prohibition? Shaylee from our support team recreated a map from the 1930s that shows key areas, hotspots, and transportation routes. 🗺️ 📍 🍻 Read more about the movement and its consequences on our blog: www.datawrapper.de/blog/prohibi...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 08/09/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers the Equal Earth map projection 🌍, AI companion users 🤖, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party dominating TikTok 🇩🇪, and the 2026 summer box office 💰🎬. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A chart showing how American counties' average number of days with a heat index exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit has changed over time. Cook County experienced an average of 24 days per year in 1995 compared to 38 days in 2025. Meanwhile, Hidalgo County saw an increase from 190 days in 1995 to 212 days in 2025. Published by the New York Times.

A map showing the predicted increase in in-hospital deaths resulting from hot periods between the years 2065 and 2075. The Vienna Central-Southeast area is expected to experience an additional 53.25 in-hospital deaths. Published by Complexity Science Hub.

A chart showcasing the financial entanglement of AI company Nvidia and its customers. Nvidia holds equity stakes in many of these companies and has provided financial backing of $297 billion. Published by The Economist.

This visualization revealing the increasing temperatures experienced during Hajj cycles. The 2025 cycle took place in June, with temperatures exceeding 43°C. Published by Alexander Bogachev.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 04/09/2026

What's in a Berlin street name? As our designer Jona finds, a whole lot of places and history. 🪧 🛣️ 📊 A third of the city's streets are named after places that reflect Berlin's growth, place in the world, and (often troubled) past. 👇️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/berlin-...

One-third of Berlin's streets are named after places, shown by a color-coded city map and bar chart with counts: Rest of Germany 1,361; Rest of Europe 911; Berlin 829; Brandenburg 595; Rest of world 73.

Map-based infographic highlighting five Berlin neighborhoods with numbered callouts explaining how their street names reflect colonial, navigational, or other historical origins (Afrikanisches Viertel; Schönhauser Allee; Landsberger Allee; Helmholtzkiez; Kissingenviertel).

Bar chart of Berlin street-name counts by country: Poland 328; France 139; Switzerland 94; Austria 83; Russia 54; Czechia 45; Denmark 29; Italy 26; UK 23; Belgium 19; Sweden 16; Norway 12; Netherlands 10; Others 37 — many names reflect former Prussian/German ties.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 01/09/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers the Nepal-Tibet floods, Shein’s IPO 👚📊, heat-related deaths🌡️⚠️, Trump's endorsements 🇺🇸, and the Hugging Face incident 🤖. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A map of South America showing the annual average discharge of rivers and precipitation in the watershed. The Amazon River, which carries 20% of the world's freshwater, flows across northern South America. Other colossal rivers include the Orinoco and the Tocantins. Published by Perrin Remonté.

A chart displaying the primary candidates endorsed by Donald Trump. Trump has endorsed at least 260 primary candidates, of whom only nine have lost their races. Published by the New York Times.

A map showing the changed route taken by Indian LPG tankers due to the Iran War. Since India has turned to the US as a new supply source, the route from India to the US Gulf Coast now takes more than 40 days. Published by Bloomberg.

A chart illustrating the ten rebookings of a Mexican woman that occurred at the Pinellas County Jail. For almost a month, the rebookings kept occurring just before the 72-hour time limit was due to expire, in order to keep the woman in custody. Published by ProPublica.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 28/08/2026

Electric and hybrid cars come with extra weight. Does going electric put more pressure on the roads than switching to an SUV? Datawrapper's co-founder Gregor Aisch analyzed data on millions of new cars, and this is what he found. 🚙 🔌 👇️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/electri...

Bar chart comparing average new-car weights in the EU: combustion 1,479 kg, hybrid (non-plug) 1,631 kg, battery electric 1,878 kg, hybrid (plug‑in) 1,974 kg—showing electric cars ~400 kg heavier than combustion and plug‑in hybrids the heaviest.

Comparison of average vehicle weights by size and powertrain, showing battery-electric cars are heavier than combustion and hybrid models — e.g., small: combustion 1,134 kg vs battery electric 1,420 kg; medium-large: 1,484 kg vs 1,888 kg; SUVs: 1,529 kg vs 2,021 kg.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 25/08/2026

📊🤖⚽️ Our latest Dispatch just dropped, with the best of #dataviz of the last seven days! This time with charts and maps on the AI race, the Premier League, electric cars, cloudberries, clouds, and data art. Find it all here: www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

An abstract radial chart where bars of varying length fan out from a single point in a full sweep of rainbow color. It works more as data art than a conventional chart, using length and hue together to create a pinwheel effect. The palette shifts smoothly from reds and oranges into yellows, greens, and blues.

A connected scatterplot tracking AI model performance from 2023 to 2026 on a composite intelligence benchmark. Two lines follow the leading US models in blue and the leading Chinese models in orange, both rising steeply, with the newest Chinese model narrowing the gap at the top. A tooltip highlights Anthropic's Opus 5 in the lead with a score of 63.

An arrow plot showing how battery electric vehicles' share of car sales has shifted across 12 countries since 2025. Norway sits close to 100%, while most other countries fall somewhere between 20% and 75%. Every arrow points the same way — up — with Singapore climbing the most at +23.7 percentage points.

A grid map of northern Europe marking where cloudberries have been recorded between 2010 and 2026. The berries cluster thickly across the Nordics, the Baltics, and parts of the UK, and an annotation points out new growth on Svalbard since 2023. Each orange square stands for a registered occurrence.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 21/08/2026

New little feature: your Datawrapper highlight ranges can now have patterns. Those diagonal stripes can make it more obvious that a highlight is an annotation, not part of the data (plus, they look great!). Learn more: www.datawrapper.de/academy/rang...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 20/08/2026

Did you notice that new technology doesn't get cheaper with time anymore? Our vis developer @elliotbentley.com did and looked into the reasons (and data) behind it. 📈 👀 🎮️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/tech-me...

Table showing consumer gadget prices rising since launch due to higher memory costs — Motorola Moto G $200→$300 (+50%), Steam Deck OLED 512GB $549→$789 (+44%), Surface Pro 12" $799→$1,049 (+31%), PS5 disc $499→$650 (+30%), MacBook Air $1,099→$1,299 (+18%), Switch 2 $450→$500 (+11%)

Four small charts showing consumer memory prices climbing from 2025–2026 as demand soars: 16GB DDR4 +217%, 32GB DDR5 +372%, 1TB hard drive +94%, 500GB SSD +189%, highlighting sharp spikes in prices of RAM and storage memory.

Log-scale line chart showing lowest recorded price per terabyte from the 1950s to 2023 for RAM, hard disk drives, flash drives and solid-state storage, declining steeply from trillions of dollars per TB to under $1,000 (and single-digit dollars for some types) by 2023.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 20/08/2026

You can still register to today's webinar on our new chart types: waterfall and dual-axis charts! The session will start today at 12pm EST / 6pm CET. 📈 Sign up here 👉️ watch.getcontrast.io/register/dat...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 18/08/2026

📊 We just published our latest Data Vis Dispatch! Find the best of last week's data visualizations – on low water levels 🚢, Europe's heat 🌡️, health 🩺, and the 😂 emoji: www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

Data art for a library. A grid of squares, each with a circular pattern generated from its data, a coloured bar, and a count above it. Titles range from The Lancet with 17,880 to a paper on virtual influencers, with publication years from 1823 to 2020.

A scatterplot of microscope resolution from 1830 to today, with feature size on the left axis and resolving power on the right. Four coloured bands trace the jump from light microscopy at one micrometre to ptychography, which now resolves details finer than 0.01 nanometres.

A gridded map of Europe showing the most common concert genre in each area, excluding pop. Rock (blue) dominates most of the continent, with punk clustered in Poland, Latin music in Spain, folk in Ireland, and indie across Italy and parts of France.

A grid of small United States maps, one per year from 2016 to July 2025, shaded by how often smoke covered each area. The Pacific Northwest and northern Rockies are darkest, peaking in 2020 and 2021, while 2023 stands out for heavy smoke over the Great Lakes and Northeast.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 17/08/2026

Get to know our newest chart types, dual-axis and waterfall charts! This Thursday, our product specialist Guillermina will demo and explain them live, all in 45min. Register here: watch.getcontrast.io/register/dat...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 13/08/2026

How should we measure prosperity? Our developer @sarcevic.dev explores an alternative to GDP and compares traditionally wealthy countries with those that contribute most to a happier planet. 🌎️ ⚖️ 💰️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/happy-p...

Connected scatterplot titled "Growing GDP does not guarantee a better life" shows the changes in GDP per capita and life satisfaction in the United States from 2011 to 2025, noting that even though GDP had grown, life satisfaction decreased.

Choropleth map titled "How happy is out planet?" shows the Happy Planet Index score by country. The score is a combined measure of life expectancy, life satisfaction, and ecological footprint. Costa Rica ranks first.

Table comparing Happy Planet Index rank, life expectancy, life satisfaction, ecological footprint and GDP per capita, showing Costa Rica ranked top with high well‑being and low footprint, while wealthy countries (U.S., Singapore, Luxembourg) have large footprints and high GDP.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 11/08/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers tomorrow's total solar eclipse 🌑☀️, urban and sea surface temperatures 🌆🌊, gun ownership in Thailand, prejudice in ChatGPT 🤖, and the recent earthquake in Colombia. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A chart illustrating the estimated number of people exposed to extreme temperatures. Around 204 million people, equivalent to 56% of Western Europe's population, are expected to experience temperatures 5°C or more above the historical norm. Published by Reuters.

A map visualizing the portion of the Sun that will be obscured by the Moon on August 12, 2026. The darkest section highlighted on the map marks the zone that will experience a total solar eclipse, while the zones further away will experience a partial solar eclipse. Published by Die Zeit.

A chart illustrating the number of forest fires in Catalonia between 1968 and 2026. Although there were more than 11,000 forest fires in total, only 0.5% of these were considered large forest fires. Published by Nació Digital.

A chart visualizing the Jobseeker allowance in Australian dollars. While recipients receive $963.75, it is often insufficient to cover all living costs, resulting in debt for recipients. Published by ABC News & Headlines.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 06/08/2026

Pride events were born of protest over fifty years ago and have since been celebrated, on and off, in 96 countries. In light of recent events, our developer Erle decided to chart a global history of Pride and the evolution of the pride flag. 🏳️‍🌈 🌎️ 🕯️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/pride-h...

A range plot titled "Since 1970, Prides have been held all over the world" shows the timeline of pride events held per country, grouped by continent. The United States have the longest running pride tradition, holding events since 1970.

Image of the typical pride flag with 6 rainbow colored stripes.

Image of the original pride flag, consisting of 8 rainbow colored stripes.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 04/08/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers the upcoming total solar eclipse 🕶️, Europe’s heatwaves and wildfires ☀️🔥, chatbot lawsuits 🤖, Big Mac prices 🍔, and the rapid spread of fake news. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A visualization illustrating the spread of fake news. When fake news is debunked by a single source, 79.5% of the population see the fake news, but not the correction. However, when fake news is debunked by multiple sources, the truth spreads much faster, with only 13.4% of the population seeing the fake news but not the correction. Published by The Straits Times.

An infographic illustrating European cities implementing vegetation on buildings to support climate adaptation. Berlin ranks first with 5.4% of roof areas covered by vegetation, followed by Paris with 3.7%, London with 1.3%, and finally Amsterdam with 1%. Published by The European Correspondent.

An infographic visualizing the components of a Big Mac and their percentages of the total price. Labour accounts for the largest proportion of the price at 45.6%, followed by bread at 12.1%. The onion makes up the lowest amount, at 0.5%. Published by The Economist.

A timeline of attacks, conflicts and negotiations between the United States and Iran regarding the Iran war. Although the two countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire in April following weeks of fighting, numerous attacks have been reported since then. Published by The New York Times.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 30/07/2026

A flashing sign made with Datawrapper? 🚨 Our support specialist Michi shares a workaround that makes animated visualizations possible. 🤫 🛎️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/how-to-...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 28/07/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers Trump's crypto empire, Epstein’s flight booking network, overcrowded holding rooms, Europe's wildfires, and mega-donors influencing U.S. politics. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A map visualizing flights to cities with Epstein properties between 2009 and 2019. More than 3,700 flights were booked during this period. Published by Bloomberg.

A chart showcasing Spain’s winning World Cup goal. Ferran Torres, Spain's number seven, scored the winning goal, helping the team win the tournament. Published by AS.

A chart visualizing Trump and his family's crypto network, which has added billions to his wealth. Published by Molly White.

A visualization showcasing detainees being held in overcrowded holding rooms. At its most crowded, each person had about 10 square feet of space, the equivalent of an old-fashioned phone booth. Published by The Washington Post.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 24/07/2026

Are dual-axis charts okay? Our head of communications @lisacmuth.bsky.social explains why she changed her mind, when it makes sense to use them, and weighs alternatives. 📊 📈 🚲️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/why-i-c...

A dual-axis chart titled "Number of all bikes sold in 2025 matched low 2017 levels, but revenue doubled thanks to pricey e-bikes" shows the change in revenue as a rising line vs. total bike sales as stacked columns

A grid of four line charts titled "Number of all bikes sold in 2025 matched low 2017 levels, but revenue doubled thanks to pricey e-bikes" shows that 1. total bike sales haven't changed much, 2. revenue went up, 3. fewer regular bikes were sold, but 4. sales of expensive e-bikes went up.

An indexed multiple-line chart titled "Number of all bikes sold in 2025 matched low 2017 levels, but revenue doubled thanks to pricey e-bikes" shows the relative changes in e-bike sales and revenue (increased), total bike sales (more or less unchanged), and regular bike sales (decreased) since 2017.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 23/07/2026

Next, dual-axis charts. They're great for showing metrics on very different scales — like customers in the thousands and customer satisfaction in %.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 23/07/2026

First, waterfall charts. They're are all about the journey, not the destination. How did we land at our 2025 profit? Why did the sales team end the year not bigger, despite five new hires? Waterfall charts plot all the ups and downs in sales, revenue, inventory, employees, and more.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 23/07/2026

🎉🎉🎉 Today we're launching not one but two (!) new chart types tailored for specific audiences: waterfall charts and dual-axis charts. They're available as part of our new Business plan. Let's have a closer look ⬇️

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 21/07/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch is out, covering the 2026 World Cup final ⚽️🎉, street cleaning in Berlin 🧹, wildfire smoke 🔥, humanoid robots 🤖, and scam centres in Myanmar. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

An infographic visualizing the number of World Cup titles won by national teams, and the respective years. Brazil has claimed the most titles, with five, followed by Germany with four. This year's winners, Spain, now have two titles. Published by Nexo.

A heat map depicting the differences in Spain's and Argentina's playing styles. While Spain frequently played in offence, Argentina frequently played in defence. Published by Folha de S.Paulo.

A bar chart illustrating the 20 longest 2026 World Cup goal announcements on Telemundo, with the word 'goal' visualizing the bar lengths. Curaçao had the longest goal announcement, lasting 52 seconds. The shortest announcement was for Argentina’s goal, lasting 39 seconds. Published by The Athletic.

A chart visualizing the percentage of players from the Big Five leagues from the 32nd round to the final of the 2026 World Cup. Players from the Big Five leagues accounted for 50% of players in the Round of 32 and 88% of players in the final. Published by Reuters.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 16/07/2026

Should the police be protected by presumption of self-defense? A new bill being considered in France says so, but experts and rights activists disagree. Our developer lucguillemot.bsky.social visualizes the rise in deaths following police interventions. 🕯️ 📈 🚨 www.datawrapper.de/blog/police-...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 15/07/2026

🇺🇸🗳️ Is it too early to be thinking about the US midterm elections in November? For most people, yeah. Did we update all the 2026 congressional districts anyway? Yeees. You can now create choropleth and symbol maps with the new boundaries: app.datawrapper.de/select/map

Choropleth map titled "How partisan are the Congressional districts?", shading every US House district by its Cook Partisan Voting Index on a red-to-blue scale — red for more Republican than the nation, blue for more Democratic. Most of the map leans red, with blue concentrated in coastal and urban districts. Source: The Cook Political Report.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 14/07/2026

We just published a new Data Vis Dispatch! Explore the best of last week's charts and maps about the World Cup ⚽️🏆 , the heat in Europe 🔥🥵, Middle East alliances 🇮🇷, US politics 🇺🇸, and more: www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

3D surface (mesh) chart showing territorial momentum in the Argentina vs. Egypt match, with blue peaks marking Argentina's pressure and red marking Egypt's across the pitch. The score sits at 0–1 to Egypt in the 29th minute of the first half, with a small momentum area chart tracking the swing along the bottom.

Connected-path map titled "International football's centre of gravity," tracing the weighted geographic mean of national teams (by men's Elo rating) from 1901 to 2026. The point starts over Britain, loops out into the Atlantic west of Portugal through the 1920s–40s, then drifts steadily southeast past Spain and Morocco toward the western Mediterranean, reflecting the sport's spread beyond Britain.

Slope chart titled "Most Middle East Countries Have Shifted Away From Iran," tracing how regional countries' alliances with Iran changed from before the Gaza war to after the US–Iran ceasefire, across four levels from "Friendly with" to "Hostile with." Most lines slope downward — countries like Qatar, Syria, Lebanon and Saudi Arabia move toward more suspicious or hostile positions — while Iraq stays friendly and Pakistan and Turkey stay neutral.

Infographic "Italy's Warming Waters," charting 37 marine heatwaves around Italy from 2008 to 2025. A grid of small peak-shaped area charts shows each event's temperature anomaly and duration (coloured moderate orange or strong red), followed by a dot timeline showing rising frequency, a waveform of heatwave durations, and a bar chart of events by season. Marine heatwaves are getting more frequent, longer, and are no longer confined to summer.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 09/07/2026

How to score more goals? An eternal question in the football world. Our developer Julian charted thousands of shots to find the optimal places on the pitch and within the net. ⚽️ 🥅 🏆 As always, click "Edit this chart" on our blog to explore the charts yourself. 👇️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/footbal...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 07/07/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers the 4th of July 🇺🇸🎆, Tour de France landscapes 🌄, the squid fishing boom in the South Atlantic 🦑, and mapped-out stories of New York City 🏙️. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted blog 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A chart illustrating the total number of firework-related injuries over the course of a year. The number of injuries increases in June and continues to rise leading up to July 4th. July accounts for 68% of the total annual injuries. Additionally, high numbers of injuries occur around January 1st. Published by Shawn S.

An infographic illustrating the landscapes of the 113 editions of the Tour de France between 1903 and 2026. For each edition, a small visual tile containing elements representing a type of stage was created. Published by Frans Geurts.

A chart comparing the distribution of summer temperature anomalies in Galicia from 1950 to the present day against the 1961–1990 climate reference. Overall, the distribution of summer days has shifted to the right, with more extreme days. The average summer between 2021 and 2025 is 1.8°C warmer than the average summer between 1961 and 1965. Published by Dr. Dominic Royé.

An infographic ranking every NBA title from 2001 to 2026 according to its “ethical” value. “Ethical” is defined as how much the team benefited from their playoff opponents missing games due to injury. Published by The Pudding.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 02/07/2026

On the heels of the latest heatwave, our head of design David looks into the cooling (and heating) needs of Europe. 🧊 🗺️ 🔥 How have they changed over the past 40 years? See the detailed maps below. 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/cooling...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 30/06/2026

This week's visualizations cover Europe’s record-breaking heatwave ☀️🔥, the powerful earthquakes in Venezuela 🇻🇪, and Messi's World Cup goals ⚽️🏆. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted Data Vis Dispatch 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A heat map illustrating the recorded temperatures across Europe on June 24th 2026. Temperatures over 40°C were recorded in much of France and Spain, while France saw its hottest day ever, with 58 administrative departments under a red alert. Published by The Economist.

A chart showing the daily temperature across France in 2026, compared to the climate baseline from 1961 to 1990. June 2026 has recorded temperatures 56% above the 95th percentile. The average temperature was 5.2°C warmer than the normal long-term temperature for this period. Published by Dr. Dominic Royé.

An area chart compares the duration, intensity, and severity of heatwaves in France since 1951 against the current heatwave. In terms of intensity, the current heat wave is considered highly unusual, with 97 occurrences of temperatures exceeding 40°C being recorded in 2026, compared to 87 occurrences during the heat wave in 2023 and none during the heat wave in 1976. Published by le Monde.

A chart visualizing the towns and population exposed to the two major earthquakes in Venezuela. The towns of Catia La Mar (population 662,000), Puerto Cabello (population 209,000), and Ocumare de la Costa (population 7,000) were the most severely affected by the magnitude 7.5 earthquake (Intensity Scale VIII). San Felipe (population 221,000) saw similar damage from the 7.2-magnitude earthquake. Published by El Diario Vasco.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 25/06/2026

Want to enrich your summer reading list with new perspectives? Shaylee, from our customer support and success team, charts a decade of the International Booker Prize longlists by language group and shares her favourites. 📚 🤓 🗺️ buff.ly/pSOzJui

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 23/06/2026

This week's visualizations cover the 10th anniversary of the Brexit referendum 🇬🇧, heatwaves 🌡️☀️, and the 2026 World Cup ⚽️🏟️. Explore these topics and much more in the newly posted Data Vis Dispatch 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A visualization showcasing the portrayal of Ukrainians in international films. The clusters each represent different topics where stereotypes about Ukraine were mentioned within films. Published by Texty.

A map visualizing the number of days of heatwave warnings in France. The Rhône is by far the most affected department, with 185 days of orange alert and 6 days of red alert. Published by Le Monde.

A heat map illustrating the ball touches of players Marc Cucurella and Pablo Gavi during an offensive play. Cucurella spent time on the wing, while Gavi played more centrally. Published by ABC.

A chart comparing the years in office of Britain’s and Italy’s governments. The current Italian Prime Minister has now been in office throughout the governments of three British Prime Ministers. Published by Filippo Teoldi.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 18/06/2026

What does it take — and mean — to become a trillionaire? This week, Datawrapper's co-founder Mirko endeavours to find out. 🚀 💸 👀 www.datawrapper.de/blog/elon-mu...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 16/06/2026

This week's visualizations cover the Swiss population cap 🇨🇭, Elon Musk's trillionaire status 💵, El Niño 🌡️, and underground fungi networks 🌎. Explore these topics and many more in the newly posted Data Vis Dispatch👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

An infographic illustrating the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament and it’s venues . It consists of a complete schedule of all 104 matches in Hong Kong time where you can keep track of the scores and the final matches. Additionally, insights on favorite players, tournament legends, and debutants are presented. Published by the South China Morning Post.

An infographic showcasing SpaceX’s current valuation of $1.77 trillion. The valuation amount is presented as stacked hundred dollar bills and is compared to the 151ft. Statue of Liberty, and the 171 ft. SpaceX Starship. Published by NBC News.

A map displaying the density of hidden underground fungi networks. Green areas have a higher hyphal density and blue a lower. Published by the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks (SPUN).

An interactive climate monitor tracking the changes in global temperatures. The tool presents the current temperature and the difference to the historic average. Published by Reuters.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 11/06/2026

In which stadiums will the World Cup favorites play? In this Weekly Chart, our product specialist Guillermina maps the routes that Spain and Argentina would travel to reach the final, using our brand-new arrow markers. 🔛 ⚽ 🏆 www.datawrapper.de/blog/fifa-wo...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 11/06/2026

🎉 You can now draw arrows in Datawrapper locator maps! Choose between line arrows (to show routes) and flow arrows (to show magnitude too), and style them however you like. Learn more here: www.datawrapper.de/blog/arrows-...

Flow map of Hong Kong's microchip exports in 2025. The thickest arrow by far points to India ($5.2 billion), followed by Malaysia ($1.1 billion), Korea, the Philippines and Europe, with much smaller flows to China, the US and other destinations.

Map of the migration route of Pingo, a Whimbrel fitted with a satellite transmitter in 2012. In fall, Pingo flew from Alaska across Canada and non-stop over the Atlantic to Brazil; in spring, it returned north over Central America and the US with several stopovers.

Flow map of commuters leaving Cologne for work. The thickest arrows point to Bonn (17,041 commuters) and Dusseldorf (16,038), with smaller flows to six nearby towns and long-distance arrows toward Berlin and Frankfurt.

Map of a two-week South Korea trip in April, starting and ending in Seoul. The route loops from Seoul to Sokcho, down the coast to Gyeongju and Busan, then by plane to Jeju Island, by ferry to Jindo for the Miracle Sea Road Festival, and back to Seoul by train

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 09/06/2026

The 2026 World Cup is just around the corner, and the latest Data Vis Dispatch brings you a batch of visualizations to mark the event 🌎⚽️🏆. Find these and much more on the Datawrapper blog. 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A collection of heat maps illustrating frequent areas of field usage at all World Cups between 1966 and 2022. The change is evident in the shift from frequent passing from one end of the pitch to the other in 1966 to players now frequently using the middle of the field. Published by The Athletic.

A chart showing the top five most distinctive passing patterns for Spain, Switzerland and Australia during the 2022 World Cup. While Spain recorded the highest number of signature passes, Australia recorded the longest average pass length and had the highest amount of failed passes. Published by Northeastern Global News.

An infographic visualizing the expansion of the 2026 World Cup tournament to include a record of 48 teams. As a result of the expansion, some countries that participated in the 2022 World Cup did not qualify this time. Published by The Straits Times.

A heat map illustrating the locations of the World Cup games that will potentially be affected by heat stress. Although Uzbekistan will be playing in some of the hottest cities in the U.S., air-conditioned stadiums are expected to keep temperatures indoors cooler. Published by Bloomberg.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 08/06/2026

🎉 We've updated our population cartogram with the latest (2023) data from @ourworldindata.org! A lot has changed since the 2018 one, which used 2016 data. Create your own at app.datawrapper.de/create/map > Choropleth map, then search for "population squares."

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 04/06/2026

How long are we likely to live? 👴 👵 Our developer Linus answers this question with the help of an unusual chart type: the beeswarm plot! 🐝 Read more and find out how to make your own on the Datawrapper blog: 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/life-ex...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 04/06/2026

📊 Today! Our intro webinar "Getting started with Datawrapper" begins at 12pm EST / 6pm CET. Not too late to register and join the live Q&A: watch.getcontrast.io/register/dat...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 02/06/2026

This week's Data Vis Dispatch covers topics including melting glaciers in the Swiss Alps 🗻🧊, rising cancer survival rates in Hong Kong 📈, and a boom in the autism therapy industry. Discover these and much more on the Datawrapper blog. 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

A chart comparing SpaceX’s upcoming IPO against the top 100 listings globally since 2000. The company is seeking to raise as much as $75 billion at a valuation of more than $2 trillion. Published by Bloomberg.

A visualization showcasing the increase in workers providing autism therapy. While the number of behaviour analysts has increased from 59,000 in 2019 to 119,000 in 2025, the number of behaviour technicians, who require less training, has grown significantly, from 96,000 to 535,000. Published by the Wall Street Journal.

A visualization portraying the melting of glaciers in the Swiss Alps. Higher temperatures are causing the region’s glaciers too shrink, with many likely to be completely gone by the end of the century. Published by Bloomberg.

A visualization showing the increase of cancer survival rates in Hong Kong. In 2010 to 2013 the survival rate among cancer patients aged 15 years and over was 49.1% and in 2018 to 2022 55.7%. Published by South China Morning Post.

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 01/06/2026

📊 Coming up this Thursday: Getting started with Datawrapper on June 4 at 12pm EDT / 6pm CET. Perfect for newcomers! And we'll save time for a live Q&A. You can register here: watch.getcontrast.io/register/dat...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 28/05/2026

Donated blood saves lives every day, but Germany barely has enough. In his first Weekly Chart, our designer Moritz looks at the current status of blood reserves and the changing pool of donors. 🏥 📊 🩸 www.datawrapper.de/blog/blood-d...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 26/05/2026

In this week's Data Vis Dispatch, you'll find maps of the Ebola outbreak, but also visualizations on politics, caregiving, taxing the rich, K-pop, and the lifespans of dogs. 🗺️ 🗳️ 🐾 All and more on the Datawrapper blog: 👇 www.datawrapper.de/blog/data-vi...

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Datawrapper @datawrapper.de · 21/05/2026

How many twilights are there? What is a true night? Which places go without it, and for how long? Ceren from our support team answers these questions with some very cool maps! 🌃 🌐 🗺️ www.datawrapper.de/blog/twiligh...

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