Maps you can create with Datawrapper
You can create choropleth maps, symbol maps, spike maps, arrow maps, and locator maps with Datawrapper. Here we show the use cases for all of them:
| Choropleth Map | Symbol Map (incl. spike and arrow map) | Locator Map |
| Colors regions, to show e.g. unemployment rates or voting results in these regions. | Create symbols sized and colored according to your data and places them on specific points on the map (e.g. a city). | Shows where something is located or happened. |
| Choose from >4000 maps with administrative boundaries or upload your own GeoJson | Choose from >4000 maps with administrative boundaries or upload your own GeoJson | Show your information on a base map with streets, buildings, parks, etc. Import polygons, lines and point markers. |
| Interactive (tooltips & zoom). | Interactive (tooltips & zoom). | Static. |
| Responsive. | Responsive. | Responsive. |
| Learn how to create a choropleth map. | Learn how to create a symbol map | Learn how to create a locator map. |
Basemaps
Search for basemaps to fill them with your data.
If you don't find a map you need, learn how to upload your own map or get in touch with our map experts at support@datawrapper.de.