MapSculpt

WORLD MAP MAKER

Create and Color Your Own World Map

Color countries, import CSV data, add a title and legend, then export your world map as a high-resolution PNG.Color countries, add a legend or import CSV data. Download the result as a PNG.

Create a World Map

Free online editor · No signup required

World map of life expectancy at birth in 2024, with 209 observations grouped into five ranges in years. Areas without data are shown separately.
222 map areas222 selectable areas209 observations · 2024
Life expectancy at birth, in years · World Bank WDI (SP.DYN.LE00.IN) · MapSculpt
Five groups with similar numbers of areas. Ranges show approximate observed values.

MADE WITH MAPSCULPT / EXAMPLESWORLD MAP EXAMPLES

Ways to Use a World Map

Create maps for travel, data comparisons or custom country groups.Travel, statistics and custom country groups.

PERSONAL / TRAVEL

Illustrative travel map showing visited countries, future destinations and countries not visited.

Mark the countries you've visited and those you'd like to visit.Mark places you have visited and want to visit.

Fictional travel selections · Created with MapSculpt

WORLD BANK / CONNECTIVITY

2024 internet use as a share of population across 180 areas, grouped into five percentage ranges. Areas without data are shown separately.

Percentage of the population using the internet in 2024. The map groups 180 observations into five quantiles.

World Bank WDI / ITU · IT.NET.USER.ZS · 2024 · MapSculpt

WORLD BANK / POPULATION

World map of annual population change in 2025, with categories for decline, relative stability, growth and no data.

Annual population growth in 2025, grouped by decline, relative stability or growth. Data is available for 209 of 222 areas.

World Bank WDI · SP.POP.GROW · 2025 · MapSculpt

BUSINESS / CUSTOM MAPPING

World map with three custom country groups and other countries in a neutral color.

Color countries by sales territory, research group or any other category.Group countries for business or research.

Fictional groups for demonstration · Created with MapSculpt

WORLD BANK / CHOROPLETH

Percentage of the population using the internet in 2024. The map groups 180 observations into five quantiles.

2024 internet use as a share of population across 180 areas, grouped into five percentage ranges. Areas without data are shown separately.
180 of 222 areas have data · MapSculpt

The legend shows the approximate observed range in each group. Areas without a published observation have their own category.

World Bank WDI / ITU · IT.NET.USER.ZS · 2024

HOW IT WORKS

Make a World Map in Four Steps

Open the World editor, color countries and download your map.

  1. 01

    Open the World Map

    Open the World template in MapSculpt.Open the free World map template.

  2. 02

    Color Countries

    Color countries manually or import a CSV with country data.Color countries or import a CSV.

  3. 03

    Add a Title and Legend

    Add labels and cite a source when your map uses data.Add a title, labels and legend.

  4. 04

    Export as PNGDownload PNG

    Download a high-resolution PNG for presentations, reports or sharing.Export a high-resolution map.

MAKE IT YOUR OWNEDITOR FEATURES

Tools for Customizing Your MapCustomize Your Map

Color Individual Countries

Apply your own colors to individual countries.Color individual countries.

CSV Data Import

Match country data from a CSV file.Import country data from CSV.

Categories and Legends

Create groups and add a matching legend.Add a legend for your colors.

Titles and Annotations

Add a title, text and labels where needed.Add a title or text.

Custom Map Designs

Adjust backgrounds, borders and layout.Change the background and layout.

High-Resolution PNG

Export a PNG for documents, slides or online posts.Export a high-resolution PNG.

CSV DATA IMPORT

Create a World Map from CSV Data

Upload country values, check the matches and choose your colors.Import a CSV, then check which countries match.

2024 LIFE EXPECTANCY CSV

Region,Value
PT,82.3829268292683
BR,76.023
JP,84.0363414634146
IN,72.235
NG,54.635

Life expectancy at birth in years · World Bank WDI (SP.DYN.LE00.IN) · 2024

MATCH RESULTS

Five matched countries

Five observations from the 2024 World Bank life-expectancy series. All other areas are shown as no data in this example.

World map showing 2024 life expectancy for Portugal, Brazil, Japan, India and Nigeria. Other areas have no data in this example.

Five matched countries · World Bank WDI, 2024 · MapSculpt

MAP COVERAGE

Countries and Territories

The World map supports country-level coloring, with some territories represented separately.The World template contains 222 selectable geographic areas, including some territories.

SELECTABLE AREAS

222 geographic areas

The current World template lists 222 selectable geographic areas.

This is not a count of sovereign countries.

BOUNDARIES AND SMALL AREAS

Not every area is selectable

Some microstates and territories cannot be selected separately.

Some very small countries and territories cannot be selected separately.

COMMON QUESTIONS

World Map FAQs

How can I create my own world map online?

Open the World editor, color countries, add a title and legend, then download your map as a PNG.

Is MapSculpt's World Map Maker free?

Yes. Create and download custom world maps using MapSculpt's free online editor.

Can I color individual countries?

Yes. Select supported countries and geographic areas and apply your own colors or categories.

Can I make a map of countries I've visited?

Yes. Make categories for visited, want-to-visit and not-yet-visited countries, then color them on the map.

Can I upload CSV data to create a world choropleth map?

Yes. Import supported geographic CSV data, review country matches and map values or categories.

Can I add country labels, colors and a legend?

Yes. Add country labels, custom colors, titles and legends in the editor.

Can I download my custom world map as a PNG?

Yes. Export a high-resolution PNG for reports, presentations or online sharing.

How many countries and territories does the map include?

The current World template lists 222 selectable geographic identities. This is not the number of sovereign states, and some small countries or territories are not selectable.

Can I create maps for r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful and other Reddit communities?

Yes. With MapSculpt, you can create custom world maps for data visualizations, geographic comparisons and original map posts. Color countries and supported territories using reliable data, such as statistics from the World Bank or the United Nations, then add a clear title, legend and source before exporting a high-resolution PNG.

Before posting to r/MapPorn, r/dataisbeautiful or another subreddit, check the community's rules, verify your data and explain your sources and methodology where relevant.

START MAPPING

Make Your Own World Map

Open the editor, choose your colors and export a PNG.Color countries and download a PNG.

Create a World Map