{"id":18700,"date":"2025-01-17T20:05:46","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T20:05:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/?p=18700"},"modified":"2026-01-09T12:44:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:44:00","slug":"best-data-visualizations-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/17\/best-data-visualizations-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Data Visualizations of 2024 \u2014 DataViz Weekly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/17\/best-data-visualizations-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualizations-2024.png\" alt=\"Cover image with text Best of Year 2024, presenting the article Best Data Visualizations of 2024\" width=\"100%\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualizations-2024.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualizations-2024-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualizations-2024-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualizations-2024-1024x585.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a>In 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/20\/data-visualization-definition-history-examples\/\" target=\"_blank\">data visualization<\/a> remained a vital tool for exploring complex topics and presenting insights in engaging ways. From global conflicts and environmental challenges to cultural phenomena and historical trends, charts and maps provided valuable perspectives and captivated audiences.<\/p>\n<p>This special edition of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/category\/data-visualization-weekly\/\" target=\"_blank\">DataViz Weekly<\/a> highlights the <strong>best data visualizations of 2024<\/strong>. Featuring projects selected by <strong>FlowingData<\/strong>, <strong>The Pudding<\/strong>, and the <strong>Global Investigative Journalism Network<\/strong> (GIJN), as well as year-in-review collections from leading media sources, it offers a curated look at some of the most compelling visual storytelling created during the year. All aboard!<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Best Data Visualization Projects of 2024 \u2014 FlowingData<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flowingdata.com\/2024\/12\/30\/best-data-visualization-projects-of-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualization-projects-of-2024-by-FlowingData.png\" alt=\"Best Data Visualization Projects of 2024 Selected by FlowingData\" width=\"100%\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualization-projects-of-2024-by-FlowingData.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualization-projects-of-2024-by-FlowingData-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualization-projects-of-2024-by-FlowingData-768x410.png 768w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/best-data-visualization-projects-of-2024-by-FlowingData-1024x547.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nNathan Yau, the statistician and data visualization expert behind FlowingData, shares his favorite projects of 2024, showcasing engaging designs and perspectives, and worthy of being called the year\u2019s best.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vis.csh.ac.at\/notmyname\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">This is Not My Name<\/a> by Complexity Science Hub<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 A research project exploring the convergence of Chinese names, enhanced with audio pronunciations.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/landsat.gsfc.nasa.gov\/apps\/YourNameInLandsat-main\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Your Name In Landsat<\/a> by NASA Landsat Science<\/strong> \u2014 An interactive tool that personalizes satellite imagery by allowing users to see their names represented.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/climate-conflict.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Climate\u2014Conflict\u2014Vulnerability Index<\/a> by the German Federal Foreign Office,\u00a0UniBw M\u00fcnchen, PIK, and Truth &amp; Beauty<\/strong> \u2014 An interactive map presenting a dataset to understand changing global risks.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/08\/26\/upshot\/ai-synthetic-data.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">When A.I.\u2019s Output Is a Threat to A.I. Itself<\/a>\u00a0by The Upshot<\/strong> \u2014 A visualization demonstrating the convergence in AI outputs.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=rn9dkV4sVYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">I Shrink 10x Every 21s Until I\u2019m an Atom \u2014\u00a0The Micro Universe<\/a>\u00a0by Epic Spaceman<\/strong> \u2014 A visual journey scaling down by tenfold every 21 seconds, illustrating relative sizes from macroscopic to atomic levels.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.titledrops.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Full Of Themselves<\/a> by Dominikus Baur and Alice Thudt<\/strong> \u2014 An exploration of self-referential movie quotes, beginning with a reference to \u201cBack to the Future.\u201d<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2024-05-23\/afl-mullet-count-data-analysis\/103850072\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Mullet Is Alive and Well in AFL<\/a> by ABC News<\/strong> \u2014 An analysis of the prevalence of mullet hairstyles in the Australian Football League.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/graphics\/NORTHKOREA-SOUTHKOREA\/TRASH\/klvynygmjpg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">A Torrent of Trash<\/a> by Reuters<\/strong> \u2014 An illustrative piece depicting the overwhelming flow of garbage, highlighting waste management challenges.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pudding.cool\/2024\/10\/abortion-mazes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The United States of Abortion Mazes<\/a> by The Pudding<\/strong> \u2014 An interactive experience where users navigate mazes representing each state\u2019s abortion laws.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/graphics\/2024-uber-lyft-nyc-drivers-pay-lockouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">How Uber and Lyft Used a Loophole to Deny NYC Drivers Millions in Pay<\/a> by Bloomberg<\/strong> \u2014 A data-driven investigation revealing patterns in driver compensation.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/janwillemtulp.github.io\/parallel-lives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Parallel Lives<\/a> by Jan Willem Tulp<\/strong> \u2014 A visualization presenting the ages of notable historical figures, offering perspective on their achievements relative to their time periods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a comprehensive exploration of these best projects and to understand why they stood out in 2024, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/flowingdata.com\/2024\/12\/30\/best-data-visualization-projects-of-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">visit the full FlowingData article<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Best Visual and Data-Driven Stories of 2024 \u2014 The Pudding<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pudding.cool\/pudding-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-pudding-cup-winners.jpg\" alt=\"Best Visual and Data-Driven Stories of 2024 Chosen by The Pudding\" width=\"100%\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-pudding-cup-winners.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-pudding-cup-winners-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-pudding-cup-winners-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/the-pudding-cup-winners-1024x536.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nRenowned for its innovative visual essays, The Pudding annually awards the Pudding Cup to exceptional data-driven storytelling projects. Here are the 2024 winners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vivrao9.github.io\/nyt-sudoku\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Here\u2019s to the Next 100 Sudokus<\/a> by Vivek Rao<\/strong> \u2014 An introspective analysis of the author\u2019s journey with Sudoku puzzles, offering insights into personal growth and problem-solving approaches.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/diagramchasing.fun\/2024\/votes-in-a-name\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Votes in a Name<\/a> by Aman Bhargava\u00a0and Reechik Banerjee<\/strong> \u2014 An exploration of name similarity and its impact on voting in Indian elections, balancing detailed analysis with accessibility for those unfamiliar with Indian politics.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surbhi-bh.github.io\/chocolate-wars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Battle of the Chocolate Bars<\/a> by Surbhi Bhatia<\/strong> \u2014 A comparative study of European and American chocolate standards, highlighting differences through annotated ingredient lists and chocolate-themed visuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Honorable mentions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/brooklyn-nine-nine-duos.vercel.app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Most Iconic Duo in Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/a> by Soumya Karwa<\/strong> \u2014 An analysis of character pairings in the TV show \u201cBrooklyn Nine-Nine,\u201d identifying the most iconic duos.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hongqianli101.github.io\/signageproject\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Sign of the City<\/a> by Hongqian Li<\/strong> \u2014 A visual exploration of urban signage and its cultural significance within city landscapes.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.detroit-neighborhoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Detroit Neighborhoods Mapping Tool<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 An interactive tool designed to map and explore the diverse neighborhoods of Detroit.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/artificial-worldviews.kimalbrecht.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Artificial Worldviews<\/a> by Kim Albrecht<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 A project examining the perspectives and biases inherent in artificial intelligence systems.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrecht.com\/cherry-blossoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Counting Peak Blossom<\/a> by Hannah Recht<\/strong> \u2014 A data-driven visualization tracking the peak bloom periods of cherry blossoms over time.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/caroldinh.github.io\/metallica-blacklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">New Blood Joins this Earth<\/a> by Caroline Dinh<\/strong> \u2014 An exploration of birth rates and demographic changes across different regions.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jasonzhang.dev\/stories\/wealth-disparity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Wealth Disparity Gap<\/a> by Jason Zhang<\/strong> \u2014 A visualization highlighting the growing wealth disparity and its societal implications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a deeper dive into these standout projects and to explore past winners, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pudding.cool\/pudding-cup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">visit The Pudding Cup Winners page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>Top Data Journalism Projects of 2024 &#8211; GIJN<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gijn.org\/stories\/2024-editors-pick-best-data-journalism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-data-journalism-by-GIJN.png\" alt=\"Top Data Journalism Projects of 2024 Curated by GIJN\" width=\"100%\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-data-journalism-by-GIJN.png 890w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-data-journalism-by-GIJN-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/top-data-journalism-by-GIJN-768x408.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 890px) 100vw, 890px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nIn 2024, data journalism offered compelling insights into global events through visual storytelling. Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN) highlighted standout projects in its Data Journalism Top 10 columns, covering elections, conflicts, climate change, and more.<\/p>\n<h4>Elections<\/h4>\n<h5>United States<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/elections\/interactive\/2024\/11\/05\/compare-2020-2024-presidential-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">How Counties Are Shifting in the 2024 Presidential Election<\/a> by The Washington Post<\/strong> \u2014 An interactive dashboard revealing county-level voting patterns in the 2024 US presidential election.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Germany<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/interaktiv.tagesspiegel.de\/lab\/von-messermaennern-und-ficki-ficki-bereicherern-so-trug-die-afd-den-hass-in-die-parlamente\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">This Is How the AfD Brought Hatred into Parliaments<\/a> by Tagesspiegel<\/strong> \u2014 An analysis\u00a0of 340,000 paragraphs of speeches by the far-right AfD party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>War and Conflict<\/h4>\n<h5>Middle East<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bellingcat.com\/news\/2024\/04\/29\/weve-become-addicted-to-explosions-the-idf-unit-responsible-for-demolishing-homes-across-gaza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\u201cWe\u2019ve Become Addicted to Explosions\u201d The IDF Unit Responsible for Demolishing Homes Across Gaza<\/a> by Bellingcat and Scripps News<\/strong> \u2014 A satellite imagery-based investigation tracking destruction in Gaza, focusing on military operations and civilian damage.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/interactive\/2024\/gaza-reconstruction-rebuild-process-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Israel Has Bombed Much of Gaza to Tubble. What Would It Take to Rebuild?<\/a> by The Washington Post<\/strong> \u2014 A visual explainer detailing the potential phases and challenges of Gaza\u2019s reconstruction process<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/visuals\/israel-gaza-war-middle-east-groups-attacks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Domino Effect<\/a> by Axios<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0An analysis of the broader impact of the conflict across the Middle East.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Russia and Ukraine<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/texty.org.ua\/articles\/113707\/cina-terytorij-tempy-prosuvannya-zsu-ta-voroha-u-lyudskyh-vtratah-ta-tehnici-infohrafika\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Price of Territories<\/a> by Texty<\/strong> \u2014 A detailed timeline correlating military advances, casualties, and territorial shifts in the conflict.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiegel.de\/wissenschaft\/hobby-drohnen-im-ukraine-krieg-die-improvisierten-praezisionswaffen-a-fcc769c8-f706-4faf-8efd-d2943f95da98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">How Ukrainians Are Fighting Against Russia with Cheap Drones<\/a> by Der Spiegel<\/strong> \u2014 An investigation into the increasing use of improvised drones as weapons in Ukraine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Sudan<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ig.ft.com\/sudan-hospitals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Fierce Fighting Has Gripped Sudan. Hospitals Are in the Line of Fire<\/a> by The Financial Times<\/strong> \u2014 A visual analysis of the devastation of Sudan\u2019s healthcare infrastructure during the ongoing civil war.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Climate Change<\/h4>\n<h5>Wildfires<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/graphics\/2024-underground-wildfires\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Climate Change Is So Bad, Even the Arctic Is On Fire<\/a> by Bloomberg<\/strong> \u2014 An interactive report on the prevalence and impact of wildfires in the Arctic, the Brazilian Pantanal, and Indonesia\u2019s peatlands.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Rising Water Temperatures<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/atlo.team\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/danube.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Danube Warming Up<\/a>\u00a0by Atlo<\/strong> \u2014 A visual story showing five decades of warming along the Danube River and its ecological consequences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Olympic Coverage<\/h4>\n<h5>Paris Olympics<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/multimedia.scmp.com\/infographics\/sport\/article\/3270445\/olympics-games-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Games of Two Eras<\/a> by The South China Morning Post<\/strong> \u2014 A visual exploration of changes in the Olympics over the past century.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Paris Paralympics<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lemonde.fr\/les-decodeurs\/article\/2024\/08\/30\/jeux-paralympiques-2024-les-discriminations-liees-au-handicap-en-chiffres-et-graphiques_6299342_4355770.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Paralympic Games 2024: Discrimination Linked to Disability, in Figures and Graphs<\/a> by Le Monde<\/strong> \u2014 A comparison of accessibility in Paris, Tokyo, and London, highlighting challenges in Paris\u2019s transport infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Other Topics<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/tech\/elon-musk-politics-trump-social-media-267d34c8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Elon Musk\u2019s Hard Turn to Politics, in 300,000 of His Own Words<\/a>\u00a0by The Wall Street Journal<\/strong> \u2014 A comprehensive analysis of Elon Musk\u2019s tweets.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/investigates\/special-report\/usa-fentanyl-supply-chain-shipping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Fentanyl Funnel<\/a> by Reuters<\/strong> \u2014 An illustrated explainer showing how fentanyl ingredients from China are smuggled into Mexico via the United States.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/asia.nikkei.com\/static\/vdata\/infographics\/haneda-runway-collision\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Tokyo Runway Collision<\/a> by Nikkei<\/strong> \u2014 A reconstruction of the January 2 collision at Haneda Airport using flight data and 3D modeling.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/netzpolitik.org\/2024\/data-broker-files-how-data-brokers-sell-our-location-data-and-jeopardise-national-security\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">How Data Brokers Sell Our Location Data and Jeopardize National Security<\/a> by Netzpolitik.org and\u00a0Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR)<\/strong> \u2014 A report exposing the privacy and security risks tied to location data sold by data brokers.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/08\/10\/world\/asia\/china-border-villages.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">China\u2019s Great Wall of Villages<\/a> by The New York Times<\/strong> \u2014 An interactive feature mapping villages built by China along disputed borders.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lanacion.com.ar\/seguridad\/mapa-del-delito-te-sentis-inseguro-en-la-ciudad-comparti-tu-ubicacion-y-te-decimos-cuantos-delitos-nid23102024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Buenos Aires Crime Map<\/a> by\u00a0La Naci\u00f3n<\/strong> \u2014 A visualization of geolocated crime data in Buenos Aires, offering insights into urban safety.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Bonus<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pudding.cool\/2024\/11\/love-songs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Is the Love Song Dying?<\/a> by The Pudding<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 An analysis of 5,100 Billboard Top 10 hits, demonstrating the evolution of love songs over decades.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Discover more about these top projects in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gijn.org\/stories\/2024-editors-pick-best-data-journalism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">GIJN\u2019s full article<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>2024 Year in Data Visualizations<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-in-data-visualizations.jpg\" alt=\"2024 Year in Data Visualizations\" width=\"100%\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-in-data-visualizations.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-in-data-visualizations-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-in-data-visualizations-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/2024-year-in-review-in-data-visualizations-1024x576.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><br \/>\nThese year-in-review features highlight some more of the best data visualizations of 2024, showcasing the year\u2019s pivotal stories through charts, graphics, and compelling visual narratives produced by the respective creators:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/abcnews.go.com\/538\/26-charts-helped-explain-2024-politics\/story?id=116925033\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">26 Charts That Helped Explain 2024 in Politics<\/a> by FiveThirtyEight \/ ABC News<\/strong> \u2014 A curated collection of visualizations illustrating the most significant trends and events in politics throughout the year.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.axios.com\/visuals\/2024-best-visuals-axios\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Axios Visuals 2024 in Review<\/a> by Axios<\/strong> \u2014 A showcase of Axios\u2019s most engaging and impactful visuals of the year.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/graphics\/2024-in-graphics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024: The Year in Graphics<\/a> by Bloomberg<\/strong> \u2014 A selection of visualizations capturing 2024\u2019s economic and financial highlights.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.economist.com\/interactive\/christmas-specials\/2024\/12\/19\/a-year-of-our-visual-journalism\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">A Year of Our Visual Journalism<\/a> by The Economist<\/strong> \u2014 The Economist\u2019s most notable data stories from 2024, combining clarity with analytical depth.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2024\/12\/the-charts-that-help-make-sense-of-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Charts that Help Make Sense of 2024<\/a> by Harvard Business Review<\/strong> \u2014 A roundup of impactful charts, shedding light on 2024\u2019s key economic and societal shifts.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mhinfographics.com\/tag\/the-year-in-graphics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024: The Year in Graphics<\/a> by Marco Hern\u00e1ndez<\/strong> \u2014 A personal look at the year\u2019s most compelling visual stories by the independent infographic creator.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macrobond.com\/insights\/charts-of-the-week\/charts-of-the-week-best-of-2024-part-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Charts of the Year: 2024\u2019s Most Popular Visualizations<\/a> by Macrobond<\/strong> \u2014 A compilation of Macrobond\u2019s best-performing charts of 2024.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/featured-insights\/year-in-review\/year-in-charts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024: The Eear in Charts<\/a> by McKinsey &#038; Company<\/strong> \u2014 McKinsey\u2019s most influential charts summarizing the year\u2019s business and economic trends.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maps.com\/maps-com-2024-year-in-review-highlights-most-popular-maps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Looking Back at the First Year of Maps.com<\/a> by maps.com<\/strong> \u2014 Highlights of the most popular maps produced by Maps.com in 2024.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexojornal.com.br\/especial\/2024\/12\/27\/retrospectiva-2024-grafico-nexo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Year 2024 in Nexo Charts<\/a> by Nexo Jornal<\/strong> \u2014 A Brazilian perspective on the year\u2019s key stories, presented through Nexo\u2019s signature style of concise and elegant visualizations.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/12\/29\/opinion\/year-in-charts-2024.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">These 10 Charts Will Help You Understand 2024<\/a> by The New York Times Opinion Section<\/strong> \u2014 Ten carefully selected charts offering insight into the most defining data stories of the year.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/2024\/12\/20\/us\/2024-year-in-graphics.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024: The Year in Visual Stories and Graphics<\/a> by The New York Times<\/strong> \u2014 A visual retrospective of the year\u2019s major events, told through compelling graphics and interactive pieces.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sportico.com\/business\/sports\/2024\/sports-business-2024-data-visualization-charts-1234821923\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Sportico\u2019s Charts of the Year: Best Data Visualization of 2024<\/a> by Sportico<\/strong> \u2014 A collection of the best sports-related data visualizations of 2024.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/multimedia\/graphics\/2024\/12\/visual-stories-and-digital-graphics-2024\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024 in Visual Stories and Digital Graphics<\/a> by The Straits Times<\/strong> \u2014 A collection of digital graphics covering key topics from Asia and beyond.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.texastribune.org\/2024\/12\/27\/texas-tribune-data-visuals-biggest-stories-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Here Are the Biggest Stories from Our Data Visuals Team in 2024<\/a> by The Texas Tribune<\/strong> \u2014 A roundup of the Texas Tribune\u2019s top data visuals, focusing on regional and state-level issues.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/lifestyle\/interactive\/2024\/visual-storytelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024 in Visual Storytelling<\/a> by The Washington Post<\/strong> \u2014 Highlights of the newspaper\u2019s most impactful visual journalism, from data graphics to immersive storytelling.<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsj.com\/us-news\/year-in-graphics-2024-f3b9d865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024 \u2014 The Year in Graphics<\/a> by The Wall Street Journal<\/strong> \u2014 A comprehensive wrap-up of the year\u2019s best visual storytelling by the WSJ graphics team.<\/li>\n<p>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Best AnyChart Visualizations in 2024<\/h2>\n<p>We could not resist joining this festive celebration of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/2025\/01\/17\/best-data-visualizations-2024\" target=\"_blank\">best data visualizations of 2024<\/a> with our own works! \ud83d\ude42 Here are two of our favorites, highlighting some of the advancements we at AnyChart introduced to our solutions for charting and visual analytics over the past year.<\/p>\n<h4>Best New JavaScript Chart in 2024<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/products\/anychart\/gallery\/Timeline_Chart\/Roman_History_Timeline.php\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Roman-History-Timeline.png\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"Best New JavaScript Chart in 2024: Roman History Timeline\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/products\/anychart\/gallery\/Timeline_Chart\/Roman_History_Timeline.php target=\"_blank\">Roman History Timeline<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 An interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/chartopedia\/chart-type\/timeline-chart\" target=\"_blank\">timeline chart<\/a> bringing the history of ancient Rome to life, offering a compelling way to explore key events and periods. It is available <a href=\"https:\/\/playground.anychart.com\/fX2uGiPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">with full code<\/a> and is accompanied by a detailed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/03\/roman-timeline-javascript\/\" target=\"_blank\">tutorial<\/a> that provides comprehensive, step-by-step guidance through the creation process.<\/li>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n(Powered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\" target=\"_blank\">AnyChart JS Charts<\/a> 8.13.0.)\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Best New Qlik Visual in 2024<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/qlik.anychart.com\/demos\/apps\/decomposition-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/qlik.anychart.com\/news\/content\/images\/2024\/11\/ai-splits-feature.gif\" width=\"100%\" alt=\"Best New Qlik Visual in 2024: Decomposition Tree with AI Splits in Qlik Sense\"><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/qlik.anychart.com\/demos\/apps\/decomposition-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Decomposition Tree with AI Splits<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 A cutting-edge visualization option for Qlik Sense, redefining root cause analysis with its unique approach to uncovering <a href=\"https:\/\/qlikdork.com\/2024\/12\/visualizing-dimensional-relationships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">dimensional relationships<\/a>. Now featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/qlik.anychart.com\/news\/ai-splits-qlik-sense\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">AI Splits<\/a>, it enables users to uncover key impact factors instantly.<\/li>\n<p>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n(Powered by our <a href=\"https:\/\/qlik.anychart.com\/extensions\/decomposition-tree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Decomposition Tree Extension for Qlik Sense<\/a>.)\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Wrap-Up<\/h2>\n<p>2024 brought us a wealth of compelling charts, maps, and storytelling, and we are thrilled to have showcased the best data visualizations for you here. As you explore these works, we hope they spark ideas and inspire your own projects. Stay tuned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.anychart.com\/blog\/category\/data-visualization-weekly\/\">Data Visualization Weekly<\/a> for the latest in visual data graphics as we continue to highlight the best in data viz throughout 2025.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Have a fantastic year ahead! ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2024, data visualization remained a vital tool for exploring complex topics and presenting insights in engaging ways. From global conflicts and environmental challenges to cultural phenomena and historical trends, charts and maps provided valuable perspectives and captivated audiences. This special edition of DataViz Weekly highlights the best data visualizations of 2024. 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