World of Maps Blog
Stories, rankings and explainers built from real global data — the countries that lead and lag on everything from GDP to forest cover. Every post links to an interactive map you can explore.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Fertility Rate (2024)
Which countries lead the world in fertility rate? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2024, measured in births per woman.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Forest Coverage (2023)
Which countries lead the world in forest coverage? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2023, measured in % of land area.
The 10 Countries with the Highest GDP per Capita (2024)
Which countries lead the world in gdp per capita? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2024, measured in US dollars per person.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Healthcare Expenditure (2024)
Which countries lead the world in healthcare expenditure? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2024, measured in % of GDP.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Internet Users (2025)
Which countries lead the world in internet users? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2025, measured in % of population.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Life Expectancy (2024)
Which countries lead the world in life expectancy? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2024, measured in years.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Population Density (2023)
Which countries lead the world in population density? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2023, measured in people per km².
The 10 Countries with the Highest Population Total (2024)
Which countries lead the world in population total? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2024, measured in people.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Renewable Energy Use (2022)
Which countries lead the world in renewable energy use? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2022, measured in % of energy use.
The 10 Countries with the Highest Urban Population (2024)
Which countries lead the world in urban population? See the top 10 (and the bottom of the table) for 2024, measured in % of population.