Our World in Data: World maps and charts for thousands of indicators on how the world is changing. Social Explorer: Demographic maps of US census data back to 1790.
| Our World in Data | Social Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Population & Society Maps | Population & Society Maps |
| Coverage | Worldwide | United States |
| Updates | Periodically | Yearly |
| Data source | UN, World Bank, research institutions and others | US Census and other datasets |
| Made by | Global Change Data Lab (University of Oxford) | Social Explorer |
| Price | Free | Subscription; often available through libraries |
| Account | No account needed | Account required |
| On phones | Works well on phones | Best on a computer |
| Map view | Flat map | Flat map |
| Visits from ColorfulMaps | 0 | 0 |
| Open map | Open map |
What you can do with Our World in Data
- World maps for thousands of indicators
- Animate change over time
- Download charts and data
What you can do with Social Explorer
- Historical census maps since 1790
- Thousands of variables
- Compare years side by side
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