See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Deepest Caves See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Veryovkina Cave in Abkhazia, Georgia, is the world’s deepest known cave at 7,257 feet (2,212 meters), narrowly edging neighboring Krubera-Voronja by just 42 feet. Four of the 10 deepest caves are found in Abkhazia’s Arabika Massif, where soluble karst rock creates ideal conditions for deep cave systems. Many caves are still being explored, and a February 2026 expedition is attempting to prove Mexico’s Chevé Cave is the deepest of all. Scaling the world’s tallest mountains is a well-charted pursuit, but descending into the planet’s deepest caves remains one of exploration’s last frontiers. The world’s deepest cave plunges nearly seven times deeper than the Eiffel Tower is tall, descending 7,257 feet (2,212 meters) into the Earth. Seven of the 10 deepest caves reach more than a mile underground, and four of the deepest are clustered in a single karst mountain region in Abkhazia, Georgia. This visualization shows the depth of the 10 deepest caves on Earth, using data from WorldAtlas, which measures their explored vertical depth from the highest entrance down to the lowest point reached. The 10 Deepest Caves in the World Veryovkina holds only a slim lead as the deepest cave in the world. At 7,257 feet (2,212 meters), it sits just 42 feet deeper than neighboring Krubera-Voronja, which reaches 7,215 feet (2,199 meters) and held the world record for more than a decade before explorers pushed Veryovkina past it in the same Caucasus massif. The data table below lists the world’s 10 deepest caves in feet and meters, along with the country where each is located: RankCaveDepth (feet)Depth (meters)Country 1Veryovkina 7,2572,212 Georgia / Abkhazia 2Krubera-Voronja 7,2152,199 Georgia / Abkhazia 3Sarma 6,0041,830 Georgia / Abkhazia 4Snezhnaja 5,7741,760 Georgia / Abkhazia 5Lamprechtsofen5,6921,735 Austria 6Gouffre Mirolda5,6861,733 France 7Gouffre Jean-Bernard5,3051,617 France 8Sistema del Cerro del Cuevón5,2131,589 Spain 9Hirlatzhöhle5,1181,560 Austria 10Sistema Huautla5,1181,560 Mexico After the top two, the rankings remain tightly packed: eight of the 10 deepest caves fall between roughly 5,100 and 6,000 feet deep. Third-place Sarma reaches 6,004 feet (1,830 meters) and is considered so hazardous that only professional speleologists are permitted to attempt it. It is followed by Snezhnaja at 5,774 feet (1,760 meters) and Austria’s Lamprechtsofen at 5,692 feet (1,735 meters), rounding out the planet’s five deepest caves. Why the Deepest Caves Cluster in Abkhazia The clustering at the top is no accident. Four of the 10 deepest caves, and five of the 20 deepest, lie within Abkhazia’s Arabika Massif, a block of thick, soluble limestone in the Western Caucasus. Over millions of years, rain and meltwater seep through cracks in this karst rock and slowly dissolve it into vast vertical shafts. Together, high mountains, heavy precipitation, and thick limestone create the conditions for cave systems that can drop thousands of feet underground. It’s a different mechanism from the one that produces the world’s deepest lakes, which owe their depth to tectonic rift basins rather than dissolving rock, but the result is similarly concentrated geography. Beyond the Caucasus, the deepest caves sit in the limestone ranges of the Alps and Pyrenees, with entries in Austria, France, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, and Türkiye. To see how cave depths compare to the oceans and the deepest holes humans have ever drilled, explore this deep dive into Earth’s vertical extremes. The World’s Deepest Caves Are Still Being Explored Because a cave’s depth is defined by how far explorers have physically reached, these rankings are always provisional. Many of the listed caves are thought to extend well beyond their currently known floors, and a newly discovered connection between two separate systems can rewrite the order overnight. The most closely watched contest is in Mexico. In February 2026, a U.S. Deep Caving Team expedition set out to link Chevé Cave with a lower system, a connection that, if confirmed, could make Chevé the deepest cave on Earth and unseat Veryovkina. For now, the title still belongs to the Caucasus. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about our planet, check out this visualization on Voronoi, which breaks down what the Earth is made of.

Use This Visualization Mapped: Press Freedom Around the World in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Less than 1% of the global population lives in a country rated as having “good” press freedom. More than half of countries and territories now fall into the “difficult” or “very serious” categories, up from 13.7% in 2002. The U.S. ranks 64th globally in 2026, down from 17th when the index began. The global state of press freedom has reached a 25-year low, according to the latest World Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The index ranks 180 countries and territories based on five indicators: political context, legal framework, economic context, sociocultural context, and journalist safety. This world map shows press freedom scores around the world in 2026, revealing a widening divide between Europe, the only region with countries rated “good,” and much of the rest of the world. Most Countries Have Constrained Press Freedom The deterioration in press freedom has been dramatic over the past two decades. In 2002, only 13.7% of countries and territories were classified as having a “difficult” or “very serious” situation. By 2026, that figure had nearly quadrupled to 52.2%, meaning most countries now face substantial obstacles to independent journalism. This deterioration mirrors broader declines in global freedom, as governments increasingly restrict access to information, criminalize journalism, and place pressure on independent media. Here’s the full ranking from RSF’s 2026 World Press Freedom Index: RankCountryScoreClassification 1 Norway92.7Good 2 Netherlands88.9Good 3 Estonia88.5Good 4 Denmark88.5Good 5 Sweden87.6Good 6 Finland86.2Good 7 Ireland85.9Good 8 Switzerland84.8Satisfactory 9 Luxembourg84.1Satisfactory 10 Portugal83.7Satisfactory 11 Czechia83.0Satisfactory 12 Iceland82.8Satisfactory 13 Liechtenstein82.6Satisfactory 14 Germany82.2Satisfactory 15 Lithuania81.3Satisfactory 16 Belgium81.2Satisfactory 17 Latvia81.0Satisfactory 18 United Kingdom79.5Satisfactory 19 Austria79.4Satisfactory 20 Canada78.8Satisfactory 21 South Africa78.0Satisfactory 22 New Zealand77.4Satisfactory 23 Namibia77.0Satisfactory 24 Fiji76.8Satisfactory 25 France76.7Satisfactory 26 Jamaica75.9Satisfactory 27 Poland75.5Satisfactory 28 Taiwan75.4Satisfactory 29 Spain75.4Satisfactory 30 East Timor75.3Satisfactory 31 Moldova74.8Satisfactory 32 Trinidad and Tobago74.7Satisfactory 33 Australia74.6Satisfactory 34 Suriname73.2Satisfactory 35 Seychelles73.0Satisfactory 36 Slovenia72.9Satisfactory 37 Slovakia72.7Satisfactory 38 Costa Rica72.4Satisfactory 39 Ghana72.2Satisfactory 40 Cabo Verde72.0Satisfactory 41 Montenegro71.8Satisfactory 42 Mauritius70.9Satisfactory 43 Gabon70.6Satisfactory 44 Dominican Republic69.7Problematic 45 North Macedonia69.5Problematic 46 Gambia69.4Problematic 47 South Korea69.1Problematic 48 Uruguay68.7Problematic 49 Romania67.7Problematic 50 Armenia67.0Problematic 51 Brazil66.4Problematic 52 Croatia66.3Problematic 53 Côte d’Ivoire66.3Problematic 54 Ukraine66.1Problematic 55 Italy65.2Problematic 56 OECS64.6Problematic 57 Liberia64.5Problematic 58 Samoa64.5Problematic 59 Andorra63.9Problematic 60 Mauritania63.4Problematic 61 Japan62.9Problematic 62 Botswana62.9Problematic 63 United States62.6Problematic 64 Panama62.1Problematic 65 Belize61.7Problematic 66 Malta61.4Problematic 67 Congo-Brazzaville61.2Problematic 68 Malawi61.0Problematic 69 Chile60.8Problematic 70 Bulgaria60.3Problematic 71 Comoros60.2Problematic 72 Papua New Guinea60.1Problematic 73 Hungary59.9Problematic 74 Qatar59.8Problematic 75 Guyana59.6Problematic 76 Zambia58.6Problematic 77 Senegal58.1Problematic 78 Sierra Leone57.1Problematic 79 Cyprus56.9Problematic 80 Central African Republic56.7Problematic 81 Northern Cyprus (Occupied)56.6Problematic 82 Albania56.5Problematic 83 Kosovo55.9Problematic 84 Mongolia55.8Problematic 85 Greece55.1Problematic 86 Paraguay54.7Difficult 87 Nepal54.8Difficult 88 Lesotho54.4Difficult 89 Bosnia-Herzegovina54.3Difficult 90 Bolivia54.3Difficult 91 Thailand54.0Difficult 92 Chad53.9Difficult 93 Equatorial Guinea52.8Difficult 94 Malaysia52.7Difficult 95 Brunei52.6Difficult 96 Togo52.6Difficult 97 Argentina52.4Difficult 98 Mozambique52.3Difficult 99 Guinea-Bissau52.0Difficult 100 Eswatini51.9Difficult 101 Colombia51.7Difficult 102 Kenya50.5Difficult 103 Morocco / Western Sahara50.6Difficult 104 Serbia50.8Difficult 105 Haiti50.3Difficult 106 Madagascar51.0Difficult 107 Maldives49.2Difficult 108 Angola48.8Difficult 109 Burkina Faso48.5Difficult 110 Guinea48.5Difficult 111 Nigeria48.1Difficult 112 Benin47.4Difficult 113 Philippines46.8Difficult 114 Lebanon46.5Difficult 115 Israel46.5Difficult 116 Tanzania46.2Difficult 117 South Sudan46.2Difficult 118 Burundi46.1Difficult 119 Niger46.0Difficult 120 Mali45.6Difficult 121 Mexico45.2Difficult 122 Singapore44.6Difficult 123 Ecuador44.4Difficult 124 Zimbabwe44.4Difficult 125 Somalia43.8Difficult 126 Oman43.7Difficult 127 Guatemala43.2Difficult 128 Indonesia43.0Difficult 129 DR Congo42.2Difficult 130 Uganda42.0Difficult 131 Honduras41.0Difficult 132 Cameroon40.9Difficult 133 Georgia40.8Difficult 134 Sri Lanka40.8Difficult 135 Kuwait40.4Difficult 136 Tunisia40.4Difficult 137 Libya40.3Difficult 138 Rwanda39.6Very Serious 139 Hong Kong39.5Very Serious 140 Syria39.4Very Serious 141 Jordan39.3Very Serious 142 El Salvador38.9Very Serious 143 Peru37.9Very Serious 144 Algeria37.4Very Serious 145 Kyrgyzstan35.1Very Serious 146 Uzbekistan35.0Very Serious 147 Ethiopia34.7Very Serious 148 Kazakhstan34.4Very Serious 149 Bhutan33.5Very Serious 150 Cambodia33.3Very Serious 151 Bangladesh33.1Very Serious 152 Pakistan32.6Very Serious 153 Laos32.5Very Serious 154 Tajikistan32.2Very Serious 155 Palestine32.1Very Serious 156 India32.0Very Serious 157 United Arab Emirates30.9Very Serious 158 Venezuela30.5Very Serious 159 Sudan29.0Very Serious 160 Cuba29.2Very Serious 161 Iraq28.9Very Serious 162 Yemen27.9Very Serious 163 Türkiye27.9Very Serious 164 Belarus27.7Very Serious 165 Myanmar26.4Very Serious 166 Djibouti25.0Very Serious 167 Nicaragua25.0Very Serious 168 Egypt24.9Very Serious 169 Bahrain24.8Very Serious 170 Azerbaijan24.0Very Serious 171 Russia23.2Very Serious 172 Turkmenistan23.1Very Serious 173 Vietnam21.2Very Serious 174 Afghanistan19.5Very Serious 175 Saudi Arabia19.1Very Serious 176 Iran17.5Very Serious 177 China13.9Very Serious 178 North Korea12.7Very Serious 179 Eritrea10.2Very Serious Europe is the only region in the world with countries scoring 85 or higher in the index, which corresponds to “good” press freedom. Norway leads the list with a score of 92.7, followed by the Netherlands (88.9), Estonia (88.5), and Denmark (88.5). While several European countries continue to score highly, they account for only a small share of the global population. As a result, RSF estimates that less than 1% of people worldwide live in a country classified as having “good” press freedom, underscoring how rare robust press freedom has become globally. At the bottom of the ranking, Eritrea has a score of 10.7, with North Korea (12.7) and China (13.9) rounding out the bottom three. Iran (17.5) and Saudi Arabia (19.1) are the next two countries at the bottom of the list, and Russia is ninth from the bottom with a score of 23.2. The Legal Environment for Press Is Getting Worse RSF says the legal indicator saw the sharpest decline in 2026, worsening in 110 of 180 countries. Notable declines were recorded in India, Egypt, Israel, and Georgia. This reflects the growing use of national security laws, emergency legislation, lawsuits, and other legal tools to restrict reporting. In many countries, journalism is being squeezed less by outright censorship and more by legal risk. U.S. Among Big Movers in Press Freedom in 2026 Niger saw the steepest fall in the 2026 index, dropping 37 places to 120th. RSF links this to worsening conditions in the Sahel, where armed groups and military juntas have undermined access to balanced information. The U.S. fell seven places to 64th in 2026, extending a decline that has seen it drop 47 positions since the index began in 2002. The country now ranks below many Western European nations as well as several smaller democracies, underscoring how perceptions of media freedom have shifted over the past two decades. Meanwhile, Syria posted the largest improvement, rising 36 spots following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship in late 2024. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about public trust in news sources, check out Where People Trust the Media (and Where They Don’t) on Voronoi.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes in 2025–26 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Cristiano Ronaldo topped all athletes with an estimated $300 million in earnings, the only one above $200 million and roughly $130 million ahead of No. 2 Canelo Álvarez. Soccer and basketball each placed three athletes in the top 10, together accounting for six of the world’s highest-paid stars. Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James earned more off the field than on it in the 2025–26 season. Elite sports earnings are increasingly concentrated among a small group of global superstars. Across the 2025–26 season, the world’s 10 highest-paid athletes earned more than $1.4 billion combined from salaries, prize money, endorsements, appearance fees, licensing, and business ventures. This visualization ranks the world’s 10 highest-paid athletes using data from Forbes, showing each athlete’s total earnings and how that income breaks down between on-field and off-field sources. Cristiano Ronaldo Earned $300M in 2025–26 At the top of the ranking, Cristiano Ronaldo earned an estimated $300 million, making him the only athlete to clear $200 million for the season. The Portuguese forward banked $235 million on the field from his Saudi Pro League contract and another $65 million off it, putting him roughly $130 million ahead of any rival. The data table below shows the 10 highest-paid athletes in the 2025–26 season, split into on- and off-field earnings, along with their sport and nationality: RankAthleteTotal Earnings ($M)On-Field ($M)Off-Field ($M)Sport 1 Cristiano Ronaldo300.0235.065.0Soccer 2 Canelo Alvarez170.0160.010.0Boxing 3 Lionel Messi140.070.070.0Soccer 4 LeBron James137.852.885.0Basketball 5 Shohei Ohtani127.62.6125.0Baseball 6 Stephen Curry124.759.765.0Basketball 7 Jon Rahm107.097.010.0Golf 8 Karim Benzema104.0100.04.0Soccer 9 Kevin Durant103.854.849.0Basketball 10 Lewis Hamilton100.070.030.0Formula 1 Boxing’s Canelo Álvarez ranked second at $170 million, almost all of it ($160 million) earned inside the ring. Lionel Messi rounded out the top three at $140 million, split evenly between on- and off-field income. Messi famously turned down a reported $1 billion offer from a Saudi soccer league in 2023, choosing instead to join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Soccer and Basketball Athletes Dominate the Top 10 Two sports account for the majority of the list. Soccer placed three names in the top 10 with Ronaldo, Messi, and Karim Benzema, and basketball matched it with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. The four remaining spots went to one athlete each from boxing, baseball, golf, and Formula 1. By nationality, the United States led with three athletes, all from the NBA, ahead of a spread across Portugal, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. Every athlete in the top 10 was male. The mix of earnings varies sharply by sport. Soccer and basketball stars often combine large salaries with global endorsement portfolios, while athletes in sports like boxing and golf can rely much more heavily on prize money, purses, and competition-related income. Shohei Ohtani’s Earnings Are Almost Entirely Off-Field While most of these athletes earn the bulk of their money competing, two are striking exceptions. Shohei Ohtani took home an estimated $127.6 million, yet just $2.6 million of it, or about 2%, counted as on-field income. That is because most of his record $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is deferred and will not begin paying out until 2034, leaving endorsements to power his current earnings. LeBron James shows a similar tilt, with 62% of his $137.8 million coming from off-field deals. At the other end of the spectrum, Karim Benzema (96%), Canelo Álvarez (94%), and Jon Rahm (91%) earned nearly everything from competition. Messi sat right in the middle, with a clean 50-50 split between salary and commercial income. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Highest Earning Sports Teams per League on Voronoi.

Ranked: The Hardest Languages for English Speakers to Learn This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways: Languages like Spanish, French, Italian, and Dutch typically require 24–30 weeks of study for English speakers to reach professional working proficiency. Languages such as Russian, Hindi, Turkish, and Vietnamese take about 44 weeks, nearly twice as long as the easiest group. Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean require about 88 weeks of study, making them the most difficult languages for English speakers to learn. For English speakers, learning Spanish or Italian can take less than a year. Reaching the same level of proficiency in Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or Arabic may require nearly four times as much study. This wide gap reflects how closely a language resembles English in its vocabulary, grammar, sounds, and writing system. This visualization, created by Julie R. Peasley, ranks languages by difficulty using categories and study-time estimates from Effective Language Learning and Rosetta Stone, which reference Foreign Service Institute-style benchmarks. Which Languages Are Easiest to Learn for English Speakers? Languages are generally easier to learn when they share familiar grammar, vocabulary, sounds, or writing systems. That’s why many Category I languages, including Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, and Swedish, are considered relatively approachable. The data table below shows the difficulty rankings and estimated learning time for 70 different languages: LanguageCategoryTime to learn AfrikaansI24-30 weeks DanishI24-30 weeks DutchI24-30 weeks FrenchI24-30 weeks ItalianI24-30 weeks NorwegianI24-30 weeks PortugueseI24-30 weeks RomanianI24-30 weeks SpanishI24-30 weeks SwedishI24-30 weeks GermanII36 weeks Haitian CreoleII36 weeks IndonesianII36 weeks MalayII36 weeks SwahiliII36 weeks AlbanianIII44 weeks AmharicIII44 weeks ArmenianIII44 weeks AzerbaijaniIII44 weeks BengaliIII44 weeks BulgarianIII44 weeks BurmeseIII44 weeks CzechIII44 weeks DariIII44 weeks EstonianIII44 weeks FarsiIII44 weeks FinnishIII44 weeks GeorgianIII44 weeks GreekIII44 weeks HebrewIII44 weeks HindiIII44 weeks HungarianIII44 weeks IcelandicIII44 weeks KazakhIII44 weeks KhmerIII44 weeks KurdishIII44 weeks KyrgyzIII44 weeks LaoIII44 weeks LatvianIII44 weeks LithuanianIII44 weeks MacedonianIII44 weeks MongolianIII44 weeks NepaliIII44 weeks PashtoIII44 weeks PolishIII44 weeks RussianIII44 weeks Serbo-CroatianIII44 weeks SinhalaIII44 weeks SlovakIII44 weeks SlovenianIII44 weeks SomaliIII44 weeks TeluguIII44 weeks TibetanIII44 weeks TamilIII44 weeks TajikiIII44 weeks TagalogIII44 weeks ThaiIII44 weeks TurkishIII44 weeks TurkmenIII44 weeks UkrainianIII44 weeks UrduIII44 weeks UzbekIII44 weeks VietnameseIII44 weeks XhosaIII44 weeks ZuluIII44 weeks ArabicIV88 weeks Cantonese ChineseIV88 weeks Mandarin ChineseIV88 weeks JapaneseIV88 weeks KoreanIV88 weeks One of the most striking findings is the size of the gap between the easiest and hardest languages. While Spanish or French can often be learned in 24–30 weeks, mastering Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or Arabic may require roughly 88 weeks of study. Many Category I languages use the Latin alphabet and share vocabulary roots with English through Germanic or Romance-language connections. This may also help explain why European languages often rank highly in language-learning apps and why Duolingo’s most popular languages globally include several widely taught European options. What Makes a Language Harder to Learn? Category III languages tend to have greater linguistic distance from English. This can include unfamiliar grammar structures, new alphabets, or pronunciation patterns that require more time to master. For example, languages like Russian, Greek, Hindi, Turkish, and Vietnamese all fall into this category. Some use different scripts, while others introduce grammatical systems that are less intuitive for native English speakers. The “Super-Hard” Languages Category IV languages are considered exceptionally difficult for English speakers. This group includes Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, and Korean. Many of these languages present multiple learning hurdles simultaneously. Mandarin and Cantonese require mastery of tones, Japanese combines several writing systems, Korean introduces a unique alphabet and grammar structure, and Arabic uses an entirely different script. Together, these differences significantly increase the time needed to reach professional proficiency. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about language use across the U.S., check out Mapped: America’s Most-Spoken Languages After English and Spanish on the Voronoi app.

Published 3 hours ago on May 30, 2026 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Akhila Ayyalasomayajula Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Adobe Median Ages of the World’s Top 40 Economies     Key Takeaways The Philippines (26.0) is the youngest major economy by median age, while Japan (50.2) is the oldest. India (30.1), Bangladesh (30.0), and Indonesia (31.8) rank among the world’s youngest large economies. Many developed economies—including Japan (50.2), Italy (48.8), and Spain (47.2)—are aging rapidly. Population age varies widely across the world’s largest economies, creating very different demographic profiles for future growth and labor markets. These demographic shifts could also shape how countries adapt to new technologies and evolving workplace demands over time. This visualization, created in partnership with Adobe, ranks the median ages of the world’s 40 largest economies by GDP, using data from the CIA World Factbook. It also highlights the five youngest and five oldest economies in the group. The Youngest Major Economies The Philippines ranks as the youngest major economy, with a median age of 26.0. Israel (30.0) is also among the youngest, while Bangladesh (30.0), India (30.1), Mexico (31.0), and Indonesia (31.8) reflect the younger populations common across many Emerging Markets. RankCountryMedian Age 1 Philippines26.0 2 Israel30.0 3 Bangladesh30.0 4 India30.1 5 Mexico31.0 6 Indonesia31.8 7 Malaysia32.0 8 Saudi Arabia32.8 9 Argentina33.0 10 Vietnam33.0 11 Colombia33.0 12 Turkey34.4 13 Brazil35.4 14 UAE36.0 15 Australia38.5 16 Singapore39.0 17 U.S.39.5 18 Ireland40.0 19 China40.8 20 UK40.9 21 Sweden41.0 22 Norway41.0 23 Belgium42.0 24 Thailand42.0 25 Denmark42.0 26 Netherlands42.2 27 Russia42.3 28 France42.7 29 Canada42.8 30 Poland43.4 31 Switzerland44.0 32 Taiwan45.0 33 Austria45.0 34 Romania46.0 35 Germany46.9 36 South Korea47.0 37 Hong Kong47.0 38 Spain47.2 39 Italy48.8 40 Japan50.2 India stands out as one of the youngest among the world’s largest economies. It is the world’s sixth-largest economy by nominal GDP, yet its median age is just 30.1—well below the U.S. (39.5) and UK (40.9). Its combination of economic scale and relatively young, digitally native population puts it in a unique position to adopt new technologies and AI-powered tools across the workforce. The Oldest Major Economies Japan is the oldest economy in the ranking, with a median age of 50.2. Italy (48.8), Spain (47.2), and South Korea (47.0) also rank among the oldest, highlighting how many developed economies are seeing populations age rapidly. Canada (42.8), France (42.7), and Germany (46.9) also sit well above the global median age. While aging populations often reflect longer life expectancy and economic development, they can also present challenges through slower labor force growth and rising pressure on healthcare and social systems. Turning Demographics into Productivity While demographics alone do not determine economic success, younger populations are often more digitally native and may be better positioned to adopt new workplace technologies. The real shift happens when AI moves into everyday workflows: reading dense reports, pulling insights from contracts, drafting follow-ups, turning 80-page PDFs into a five-bullet brief. That’s where Adobe Acrobat’s AI Assistant comes in, bringing PDF AI into everyday workflows. It lets professionals chat with PDF files, summarize long reports in seconds, and surface the answers buried inside them. As India’s young talent meets practical AI, the countries and the workers who pair the two, will move fastest. Explore AI-powered Document Workflows. You may also like AI1 month ago AI Use by Students Across Major Economies Student AI use differs by country, with India and Brazil among the highest adopters. See how major economies compare based on the latest data. AI2 months ago India on Top: AI Adoption by Country India’s tech-savvy workforce is leading the world in AI adoption, fueling the next wave of economic growth. AI2 months ago How AI Could Add $600B to India’s Economy by 2035 India’s AI boom is poised to reshape its economy, with AI expected to boost productivity by between $550B and $607B by 2035. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

Use This Visualization Ranked: U.S. Population Growth by State (1970–2025) See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Nevada’s population surged 572% since 1970, making it America’s fastest-growing state by a wide margin. Population growth was concentrated across the Sun Belt and Mountain West, led by Arizona, Florida, Texas, and Utah. Most Northeastern and Midwestern states grew far more slowly, while Washington, D.C. was the only region to lose population overall. America’s population shifted dramatically toward the South and West between 1970 and 2025, reshaping the country’s economic and political landscape. States across the Sun Belt and Mountain West saw explosive growth as Americans moved toward lower-cost housing, warmer climates, and expanding job markets. Meanwhile, many Northeastern and Midwestern states posted comparatively modest gains. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Census Bureau. Nevada’s Las Vegas Boom Nevada recorded the fastest population growth in the country, expanding by 572% since 1970. The state’s transformation was largely fueled by Las Vegas evolving from a tourism-centered economy into a broader metropolitan hub with expanding healthcare, logistics, construction, and business sectors. Arizona ranked second, growing by 329%, while Florida nearly tripled its population over the same period. RankStateGrowth1970 population2025 population 1Nevada572%488,7383,282,188 2Arizona329%1,775,3997,623,818 3Florida246%6,791,41823,462,518 4Utah234%1,059,2733,538,904 5Idaho185%713,0152,029,733 6Texas183%11,198,65531,709,821 7Colorado172%2,209,5966,012,561 8Georgia146%4,587,93011,302,748 9Alaska144%302,583737,270 10Washington134%3,413,2448,001,020 11North Carolina120%5,084,41111,197,968 12South Carolina115%2,590,7135,570,274 13New Mexico109%1,017,0552,125,498 14Oregon104%2,091,5334,273,586 15California97%19,971,06939,355,309 16Delaware93%548,1041,059,952 17New Hampshire92%737,6811,415,342 18Virginia91%4,651,4488,880,107 19Tennessee86%3,926,0187,315,076 20Hawaii86%769,9131,432,820 21Wyoming77%332,416588,753 22Montana65%694,4091,144,694 23Arkansas62%1,923,3223,114,791 24Oklahoma61%2,559,4634,123,288 25Maryland60%3,923,8976,265,347 26Minnesota53%3,806,1035,830,405 27Alabama51%3,444,3545,193,088 28Vermont45%444,732644,663 29Kentucky43%3,220,7114,606,864 30Maine42%993,7221,414,874 31South Dakota40%666,257935,094 32Nebraska36%1,485,3332,018,006 33Wisconsin35%4,417,8215,972,787 34Indiana34%5,195,3926,973,333 35Missouri34%4,677,6236,270,541 36Mississippi33%2,216,9942,954,160 37New Jersey33%7,171,1129,548,215 38Kansas32%2,249,0712,977,220 39North Dakota29%617,792799,358 40Louisiana27%3,644,6374,618,189 41Massachusetts26%5,689,1707,154,084 42Connecticut22%3,032,2173,688,496 43Rhode Island17%949,7231,114,521 44Iowa15%2,825,3683,238,387 45Illinois15%11,110,28512,719,141 46Michigan14%8,881,82610,127,884 47Ohio12%10,657,42311,900,510 48Pennsylvania11%11,800,76613,059,432 49New York10%18,241,39120,002,427 50West Virginia1%1,744,2371,766,147 51District of Columbia-8%756,668693,645 Much of this growth came from Americans relocating away from higher-cost states in search of cheaper housing, lower taxes, warmer weather, and expanding job markets across the South and West. The Rise of the Sun Belt The biggest winners over the last 55 years were concentrated across the Sun Belt and Mountain West. Texas, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, and the Carolinas all more than doubled their populations as jobs and affordable housing drew in new residents. Texas added more than 20 million residents between 1970 and 2025, more than the current population of New York state. The state’s diversified economy, including energy, technology, manufacturing, and finance, helped fuel sustained growth across major cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. Florida’s growth story was similarly dramatic. Beyond retirees, the state attracted workers and businesses seeking lower taxes and lower living costs compared to coastal Northeastern states. Slow Growth in the Northeast and Midwest Many Northeastern and Midwestern states experienced far slower growth. New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan all grew by less than 15% over the entire period. Many of these states struggled to keep residents as manufacturing jobs declined and population growth increasingly shifted toward faster-growing Southern metros. While major cities like New York and Chicago remained economic centers, surrounding regions often struggled to retain population growth. The District of Columbia was the only area to post an overall population decline, shrinking by 8% since 1970. Much of this reflected suburbanization, as households moved into nearby Maryland and Virginia suburbs supported by highway expansion and new residential communities. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: The Salary Needed to Live Comfortably in U.S. Cities on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Mapped: The World’s Most and Least Corrupt Countries See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways: The global average Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) score fell to 42 out of 100, the first decline in more than a decade. Only five countries now score above 80, down from 12 a decade ago. The U.S. ranks 29th with a score of 64, its lowest-ever result in the index. Corruption perceptions are worsening globally, according to the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from Transparency International. The index scores countries from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating cleaner perceived public sectors. In 2025, the global average fell to 42, while 122 of 182 countries scored below 50. This map shows how corruption perceptions compare worldwide, from Denmark’s score of 89 to Somalia’s score of 9. Fewer Countries Are Considered “Clean” One of the most striking findings is how rapidly the number of top-performing countries has shrunk. In 2015, 12 countries scored above 80 on the CPI. By 2025, that number had fallen to just five. This shift suggests that even nations traditionally associated with strong democratic institutions are facing mounting governance pressures. Transparency International points to rising political polarization, weaker institutional trust, and pressure on checks and balances as factors weighing on scores in several advanced economies. Here’s a look at the global rankings from the latest CPI data: CountryCPI Score (2025) Denmark89 Finland88 Singapore84 New Zealand81 Norway81 Sweden80 Switzerland80 Luxembourg78 Netherlands78 Germany77 Iceland77 Australia76 Estonia76 Hong Kong76 Ireland76 Canada75 Uruguay73 Bhutan71 Japan71 United Kingdom70 Austria69 Belgium69 United Arab Emirates69 Barbados68 Seychelles68 Taiwan68 France66 Lithuania65 Bahamas64 United States of America64 Brunei Darussalam63 Chile63 South Korea63 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines63 Cabo Verde62 Israel62 Dominica60 Latvia60 Czechia59 Saint Lucia59 Botswana58 Qatar58 Rwanda58 Slovenia58 Saudi Arabia57 Costa Rica56 Grenada56 Portugal56 Cyprus55 Fiji55 Spain55 Italy53 Poland53 Malaysia52 Oman52 Bahrain50 Georgia50 Greece50 Jordan50 Malta49 Mauritius48 Slovakia48 Croatia47 Vanuatu47 Armenia46 Kuwait46 Montenegro46 Namibia46 Senegal46 Benin45 Romania45 Sao Tome and Principe45 Jamaica44 Solomon Islands44 Timor-Leste44 China43 Cote d'Ivoire43 Ghana43 Kosovo43 Moldova42 South Africa41 Trinidad and Tobago41 Vietnam41 Bulgaria40 Burkina Faso40 Cuba40 Guyana40 Hungary40 North Macedonia40 Tanzania40 Albania39 India39 Maldives39 Morocco39 Tunisia39 Ethiopia38 Kazakhstan38 Suriname38 Colombia37 Dominican Republic37 Gambia37 Lesotho37 Zambia37 Argentina36 Belize36 Ukraine36 Brazil35 Sri Lanka35 Algeria34 Bosnia and Herzegovina34 Indonesia34 Laos34 Malawi34 Nepal34 Sierra Leone34 Ecuador33 Panama33 Serbia33 Thailand33 Angola32 El Salvador32 Philippines32 Togo32 Belarus31 Djibouti31 Mongolia31 Niger31 Turkey31 Uzbekistan31 Azerbaijan30 Egypt30 Kenya30 Mauritania30 Peru30 Gabon29 Bolivia28 Iraq28 Liberia28 Mali28 Pakistan28 Mexico27 Cameroon26 Guatemala26 Guinea26 Kyrgyzstan26 Nigeria26 Papua New Guinea26 Madagascar25 Uganda25 Bangladesh24 Central African Republic24 Paraguay24 Congo23 Eswatini23 Iran23 Lebanon23 Chad22 Honduras22 Russia22 Zimbabwe22 Guinea Bissau21 Mozambique21 Cambodia20 Comoros20 Democratic Republic of the Congo20 Tajikistan19 Burundi17 Turkmenistan17 Afghanistan16 Haiti16 Myanmar16 Equatorial Guinea15 North Korea15 Syria15 Nicaragua14 Sudan14 Eritrea13 Libya13 Yemen13 Venezuela10 Somalia9 South Sudan9 The U.S. is one of the clearest examples of this shift. With a score of 64, it ranks 29th globally and has fallen to its lowest score in the index. The decline reflects growing concerns around transparency and institutional confidence. Why Corruption Matters Economically Corruption carries steep economic costs beyond political instability. Research published by the International Monetary Fund has linked corruption to lower investment, weaker economic growth, and reduced government effectiveness. In many countries, corruption also distorts public spending priorities. Funds intended for infrastructure, health care, education, or climate adaptation can instead be siphoned away through bribery schemes or opaque procurement systems. The effects are often most severe in lower-income countries, where weaker institutions leave governments more vulnerable to organized crime and state capture. The Human Cost of Corruption Beyond economics, corruption also creates significant human risks. Anti-corruption reporting remains especially dangerous in countries with weak governance protections. Since 2012, 150 journalists covering corruption stories outside of war zones have been murdered, with nearly all cases occurring in countries with high corruption levels. International organizations including the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime continue to emphasize that fighting corruption requires stronger legal institutions, independent media protections, and cross-border cooperation. While some countries continue to improve transparency and accountability, the broader global picture suggests corruption remains deeply entrenched and increasingly difficult to reverse. Learn More on the Voronoi App Explore more global governance and public opinion data on Voronoi, including this visualization of Which Countries Are The Most Corrupt?.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Who Controls the World’s Uranium Supply? See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Kazakhstan produced more than one-third of the world’s uranium in 2024, far ahead of every other country. Canada and Namibia sharply increased output as nuclear demand and uranium prices recovered. U.S. uranium production remains near historic lows despite renewed focus on domestic supply security. Nuclear power is regaining momentum as countries seek stable electricity supplies and lower-carbon energy sources. That has pushed uranium, the fuel used in nuclear reactors, back into focus. This visualization uses data from the World Nuclear Association to show annual uranium production by country from 2015 to 2024. Kazakhstan remains the dominant supplier by a wide margin, while countries like Canada and Namibia have rapidly expanded production in recent years. Kazakhstan Dominates Global Uranium Supply Kazakhstan produced 23,270 tonnes of uranium in 2024, accounting for more than one-third of global output. Rank (2024)Country2015 (Tonnes)2024 (Tonnes)Change (2015-2024) 1 Kazakhstan23,60723,270-1.4% 2 Canada13,32514,3097.4% 3 Namibia2,9937,333145.0% 4 Australia5,6544,598-18.7% 5 Uzbekistan2,3854,00067.7% 6 Russia3,0552,738-10.4% 7 China1,6161,600-1.0% 8 Niger4,116962-76.6% 9 India38550029.9% 10 South Africa393200-49.1% 11 Ukraine1,200288-76.0% 12 USA1,256260-79.3% --Others357155-56.6% -- World total60,34260,213-0.2% The country combines large sandstone uranium deposits with low-cost in-situ recovery mining techniques, which are generally cheaper and less labor-intensive than conventional mining. State-backed producer Kazatomprom has also helped scale production efficiently over the last decade. Kazakhstan also ranks second globally in uranium reserves. While Kazakhstan’s output dipped during the pandemic years, production rebounded strongly by 2024 as uranium demand and prices recovered. Canada and Namibia Expand Production Canada ranked as the world’s second-largest uranium producer in 2024, with output rising to 14,309 tonnes. Production had previously collapsed in 2020 due to mine shutdowns and weak market conditions, but the restart of major projects such as Cigar Lake and McArthur River helped drive a sharp recovery. Namibia also strengthened its position as a major supplier, producing 7,333 tonnes in 2024. The country has emerged as one of the fastest-growing uranium suppliers in the world, supported by large open-pit mines and rising foreign investment tied to growing nuclear fuel demand. U.S. Production Begins Recovering U.S. uranium production nearly disappeared in 2020, falling to just six tonnes as low prices made domestic mining uneconomical. However, the sector has started recovering amid higher uranium prices and geopolitical concerns surrounding global supply chains. Restrictions on Russian uranium imports have also increased interest in rebuilding domestic production capacity. Even after rebounding from near-zero production in 2020, the U.S. produced just 260 tonnes of uranium in 2024 versus more than 23,000 tonnes in Kazakhstan. The gap highlights how dependent global nuclear fuel markets remain on a small number of suppliers. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Breaking Down $5.6T in Clean Energy Investment (2022-2030) on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 5 hours ago on May 29, 2026 By Cody Good Graphics & Design Akhila Ayyalasomayajula Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Global X Canada   The Largest Public Space Companies by Country Key Takeaways Rocket Lab dominates the public pure-play space market, highlighting the market premium for launch and vertically integrated space systems. Pure-play public space companies are relatively scarce though many economies are still represented by diversified defense, aerospace, or telecom firms. Across G20 economies, public pure-play space companies are shaping the commercial space industry. Which country hosts the world’s largest? This graphic, created in partnership with Global X Canada, shows the largest pure-play space companies by country. The ranking is based on market capitalization from Stock Analysis and individual company websites. Its the final graphic in the Investing in Space series, showing which firms offer more direct exposure to space over diversified defence, aerospace, or telecom conglomerates. Which Space Companies Are Largest? Rocket Lab dominates the ranking with a market capitalization of C$71.4 billion, more than the next five companies combined. RankCompanyHeadquarters (Country)Market Cap ($CAD Billions) 1ROCKET LAB CORP U.S.71.4 2China Spacesat Co., Ltd. China22.1 3OHB SE Germany8.1 4MDA SPACE LTD Canada6.4 5Eutelsat Communications France4.8 6SES Luxembourg4.4 7AVIO SPA Italy2.5 8SATREC INITIATIVE CO LTD South Korea1.8 9ASTROSCALE HOLDINGS INC Japan1.7 10SATELLOGIC INC-A Argentina1.4 11OVZON AB Sweden1.0 Source: Stock Analysis. This major lead reflects the market premium placed on launch and vertically integrated space systems in the space economy. China Spacesat ranks second at C$22.1 billion, followed by Germany’s OHB at C$8.1 billion and Canada’s MDA Space at C$6.4 billion. 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Hottest Luxury Housing Markets See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Tokyo led global luxury housing growth with prices soaring 59% in 2025. Dubai, Manila, and Seoul also posted major gains as wealth flows shifted toward Asia. China and Canada recorded some of the steepest declines among major luxury markets. Global luxury housing markets are increasingly moving in opposite directions. This ranking from Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026 shows where luxury home prices surged and where they sharply declined across major global cities in 2025. Tokyo recorded the strongest growth by far, with luxury housing prices jumping 59% year over year as foreign buyers took advantage of a weaker yen and relatively low borrowing costs. Dubai and Manila also posted double-digit gains, highlighting growing demand across parts of Asia and key global wealth hubs. Meanwhile, several markets in China and Canada moved lower as higher interest rates, weaker buyer sentiment, and slowing economic growth weighed on luxury real estate demand. Tokyo’s Luxury Housing Boom Tokyo’s 59% surge was an outlier even by luxury real estate standards. The jump reflects how quickly global wealth can flow into cities viewed as stable, safe, and relatively affordable for international buyers. Favorable currency dynamics also made Japanese real estate significantly cheaper for overseas investors, helping fuel a wave of foreign demand. Low borrowing costs added further momentum. While many countries spent the last two years battling high interest rates, Japan remained one of the few major economies with exceptionally loose monetary conditions. MarketCountryPrice Change (Q4 2024-25)Region TokyoJapan59%Asia-Pacific DubaiUAE25%Middle East ManilaPhilippines18%Asia-Pacific SeoulSouth Korea15%Asia-Pacific PragueCzechia15%Europe Cayman IslandsCayman Islands11%Americas Mexico CityMexico9%Americas BengaluruIndia9%Asia-Pacific MéribelFrance9%Europe MumbaiIndia9%Asia-Pacific Dubai followed with a 25% increase, while Manila climbed 18%. Together with Tokyo and Seoul, the gains suggest luxury housing demand is increasingly concentrating in Asia and a smaller group of globally connected wealth hubs. Canada and China See Some of the Sharpest Declines While parts of Asia surged, several formerly red-hot luxury housing markets moved in the opposite direction. MarketCountryPrice Change (Q4 2024-25)Region GuangzhouChina-12%Asia-Pacific TorontoCanada-8%Americas ShenzhenChina-7%Asia-Pacific VancouverCanada-7%Americas AucklandNew Zealand-5%Asia-Pacific ShanghaiChina-5%Asia-Pacific BeijingChina-5%Asia-Pacific LondonUK-5%Europe AustinU.S.-5%Americas WellingtonNew Zealand-3%Asia-Pacific Guangzhou, a trade and manufacturing hub, recorded the steepest decline in the ranking, with luxury housing prices falling 12% year over year. Shenzhen and Beijing also posted declines, reflecting continued pressure across China’s property sector as economic growth slowed and buyer confidence weakened. Canada also appeared prominently among the weakest markets. Toronto luxury housing prices fell 8%, while Vancouver dropped 7%. Both cities experienced massive pandemic-era housing booms that pushed prices to record highs, but higher borrowing costs and cooling luxury sales activity have since slowed demand sharply. What Luxury Housing Reveals About Global Wealth Flows Luxury housing markets often reflect where high-net-worth investors see opportunity. Unlike broader housing markets, prime real estate is heavily influenced by international buyers, currency movements, investor sentiment, and cross-border capital flows. As a result, sharp price swings can reveal larger economic and geopolitical shifts happening beneath the surface. Tokyo’s surge, for example, reflects more than local housing demand. It points to renewed foreign interest in Japan, supply scarcity, and investor appetite for stable global cities. Meanwhile, weakness across parts of Canada and China suggests wealthy buyers are becoming more selective amid higher interest rates, slower economic growth, and changing market expectations. The broader takeaway is that luxury real estate is becoming far more selective globally. Instead of rising together, wealth is concentrating in a smaller group of cities offering stability, favorable currency dynamics, and long-term investment appeal. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic showing what $1 million buys in luxury property markets across major global cities.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: America’s Unemployment Divide See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Washington, D.C. posted America’s highest unemployment rate at 6.2%, nearly triple South Dakota’s 2.2% rate. West Coast states including California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington recorded some of the weakest labor markets nationwide. The gap between the highest- and lowest-unemployment states is widening as regional economies increasingly move in different directions. America’s labor market is becoming increasingly divided by geography. This map uses April 2026 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to show unemployment rates across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. While many Midwest and Plains states continue to face worker shortages and tight labor conditions, several coastal economies are seeing weaker hiring demand tied to tech layoffs, slowing tourism, and softer business investment. The result is a widening gap between America’s strongest and weakest job markets. Unemployment Rates by State in 2026 America’s unemployment rate stood at 4.3% in April 2026, still low by historical standards but steadily above the 3.4% multi-decade low recorded three years earlier. National figures, however, increasingly mask major regional differences. In some states, unemployment remains near historic lows, while others are seeing noticeably weaker hiring conditions. The following table shows unemployment rates across America. StateUnemployment Rate April 2026 District of Columbia6.2% California5.3% Delaware5.3% Nevada5.3% Oregon5.2% Washington5.2% Illinois5.1% Connecticut5.0% Michigan5.0% New Mexico4.9% Florida4.8% New Jersey4.8% South Carolina4.8% Alaska4.7% Arizona4.7% Massachusetts4.7% New York4.6% Minnesota4.5% Rhode Island4.5% Louisiana4.4% Maryland4.4% West Virginia4.4% Arkansas4.3% Kentucky4.3% Texas4.3% Pennsylvania4.2% Oklahoma4.0% Colorado3.9% Kansas3.9% Ohio3.9% Mississippi3.8% Missouri3.8% Utah3.8% Virginia3.8% North Carolina3.7% Idaho3.6% Tennessee3.6% Georgia3.5% Montana3.5% Wisconsin3.5% Wyoming3.5% Iowa3.3% Indiana3.2% Maine3.1% New Hampshire3.1% Nebraska3.0% Alabama2.8% Vermont2.6% Hawaii2.5% North Dakota2.4% South Dakota2.2% Washington, D.C. recorded the nation’s highest unemployment rate at 6.2% in April 2026. California, Delaware, and Nevada followed at 5.3%. At the other end of the spectrum, South Dakota posted America’s lowest unemployment rate at 2.2%, followed by North Dakota at 2.4%. The nearly threefold gap between the strongest and weakest labor markets highlights how widely employment conditions now vary across the country. Why West Coast Job Markets Are Cooling The tech-heavy West Coast continues to face some of the highest unemployment rates. After years of rapid pandemic-era hiring, many technology companies have shifted toward cost-cutting and efficiency measures. Overall, the technology sector leads all industries in announced job cuts, with more than 84,000 layoffs recorded year-to-date, up 33% from the same period last year. Nevada also remained among the weakest labor markets nationwide as tourism activity slowed sharply. Compounding the slowdown, Canadian visitors to Las Vegas plunged 56% between April 2025 and March 2026 compared with the previous 12-month period. The States With the Lowest Unemployment In contrast, several Midwest and Plains states continued to maintain exceptionally low unemployment. South Dakota, North Dakota, Alabama, and Nebraska all posted unemployment rates of 3% or lower. Many of these states have smaller labor forces and economies supported by agriculture and energy production. Manufacturing-heavy states also showed resilience. Indiana, Wisconsin, and Iowa all remained below the national unemployment average despite broader concerns over trade policy and slowing economic growth. Taken together, the data suggests America’s labor market is fragmenting into distinct regional economies. States tied to technology and tourism are seeing softer demand, while much of the Midwest and Plains continue to operate near full employment. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the best degrees for finding a job.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How People Are Actually Using AI at Work in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Decision-making is now the #1 workplace AI use case at 28% of activity. Workers use AI more for reasoning and analysis than for routine admin tasks. Documentation and information gathering remain major everyday AI workflows. The biggest use case for AI at work isn’t writing emails or generating images. It’s helping people make decisions. According to the Microsoft Work Trend Index, decision-making accounts for 28% of workplace AI activity across more than 100,000 Microsoft 365 Copilot chats analyzed globally in February 2026. The findings suggest workplace AI is evolving beyond simple productivity tasks. Instead of functioning mainly as an automation tool, AI is increasingly being used to analyze information, evaluate options, and support human judgment. That shift challenges one of the biggest assumptions around AI adoption: that repetitive admin work would dominate office AI usage. How AI is Actually Being Used at Work Here’s a breakdown of the most common ways workers are using AI today. ActivityShare of Activities 2026Category Decision-making27.5%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Data analysis5.5%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Creative thinking4.9%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Information processing3.1%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Quality assessment2.8%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Compliance review2.5%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Work planning1.0%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Strategy development1.0%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Scheduling0.4%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Knowledge updating0.3%Analyzing, reasoning, and deciding Team communication8.4%Interacting with others Information interpretation4.5%Interacting with others Admin work1.4%Interacting with others Ext communication1.3%Interacting with others Public engagement0.7%Interacting with others Advising others0.6%Interacting with others Conflict resolution0.5%Interacting with others Coaching others0.4%Interacting with others Relationship building0.3%Interacting with others Persuasion & influence0.3%Interacting with others Staffing0.3%Interacting with others Caregiving support0.3%Interacting with others Teaching & training0.1%Interacting with others Documentation11.7%Producing work Computer work4.7%Producing work Object handling0.3%Producing work Getting information13.0%Information gathering Estimation1.3%Information gathering Process monitoring0.5%Information gathering Identification0.2%Information gathering Equipment inspection0.2%Information gathering AI Is Replacing Less Routine Work Than Expected Decision-making alone represents a larger share of workplace AI activity than many traditional office tasks combined, including documentation, scheduling, and administrative work. That runs counter to many early predictions about AI adoption. Initial concerns focused heavily on automating repetitive office tasks, but workers are increasingly using AI for higher-level thinking: analyzing information, weighing tradeoffs, and making decisions faster. At the same time, communication-heavy work remains relatively limited by comparison. Tasks like advising others, conflict resolution, coaching, and public engagement collectively account for only a small share of overall AI usage. The data suggests AI currently performs best in structured thinking tasks, while relationship-driven work remains far more human. Why Documentation Still Matters Even as AI expands into decision-making and analysis, traditional productivity tasks remain a major part of daily usage. Documentation accounts for 12% of workplace AI activity, while finding information makes up another 13%. That reflects how quickly AI tools are becoming embedded into everyday office workflows, from summarizing meetings and drafting reports to researching information and organizing internal knowledge. For many workers, AI is no longer a specialized tool. It is increasingly becoming part of the default workday. What This Says About the Future of Work The first wave of workplace AI focused heavily on generating content such as emails, meeting summaries, and documents. Now, the technology is increasingly being used for something broader: helping people think through decisions. If these trends continue, the workplace of the future may rely less on AI to fully automate jobs and more on AI to enhance how people think, analyze, and make decisions every day. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the smartest AI models in 2026.

Published 5 hours ago on May 28, 2026 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Abha Patil Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by New York Life Investment Management Top 5 Reasons Private Equity Is Drawing Investor Interest in 2026 Private equity deal activity is rising fast, and investors are rethinking how they build portfolios. Private markets have shown low correlation to public markets and strong long term returns, making them a powerful diversification tool. This infographic was created in partnership with New York Life Investment Management. It highlights the five key reasons investors are turning to private markets and why they are becoming a core part of modern portfolios. 1. Rising Private Equity Deal Activity Private equity deal activity has grown sharply over the past decade. Investors are looking beyond public markets for new opportunities. Deal value rose by nearly 30% from 2024 to 2025. It passed $1 trillion for the first time in 2025. This shows both higher demand and a larger market overall. YearU.S. Private Equity Deal Value ($ billions) 2010$290.2 2011$318.3 2012$374.8 2013$404.2 2014$482.6 2015$551.8 2016$468.9 2017$591.1 2018$658.7 2019$689.9 2020$631.4 2021$1,268.7 2022$953.3 2023$733.2 2024$847.8 2025$1,083.9 Growth in deal activity is only part of the story. Strong returns have also driven this shift. 2. Private Equity Has Outperformed Public Markets Over Time Private equity has outperformed public markets over the last 20 years. It has delivered nearly double the total returns. Since 2006, private markets have grown by about 600%. Public equity has grown by 336%. This gap has made private equity more attractive to investors. DatePrivate Equity IndexPublic Equity Index 2006-11-30100.0100.0 2006-12-29102.1102.0 2007-01-31105.1103.2 2007-02-28103.4102.7 2007-03-30105.1104.6 2007-04-30111.5109.2 2007-05-31114.8112.3 2007-06-29114.4111.4 2007-07-31112.0108.9 2007-08-31112.0108.8 2007-09-28116.5114.0 2007-10-31122.5117.5 2007-11-30116.9112.7 2007-12-31115.7111.3 2008-01-31106.0102.8 2008-02-29105.6102.2 2008-03-31105.5101.2 2008-04-30111.5106.5 2008-05-30114.4108.1 2008-06-30105.299.5 2008-07-31103.997.1 2008-08-29103.695.7 2008-09-3088.884.3 2008-10-3170.968.3 2008-11-2863.563.9 2008-12-3165.566.0 2009-01-3060.560.2 2009-02-2754.754.0 2009-03-3159.158.1 2009-04-3067.364.6 2009-05-2971.870.5 2009-06-3071.270.1 2009-07-3178.076.1 2009-08-3180.979.2 2009-09-3085.682.4 2009-10-3084.080.9 2009-11-3088.484.2 2009-12-3191.085.7 2010-01-2987.182.2 2010-02-2688.883.4 2010-03-3194.488.5 2010-04-3096.588.5 2010-05-3187.680.0 2010-06-3084.177.3 2010-07-3092.483.6 2010-08-3188.480.5 2010-09-3099.888.0 2010-10-29104.091.2 2010-11-30102.889.3 2010-12-31110.695.8 2011-01-31112.598.0 2011-02-28117.6101.4 2011-03-31119.0100.4 2011-04-29126.2104.7 2011-05-31124.1102.5 2011-06-30122.2100.9 2011-07-29118.799.1 2011-08-31110.292.1 2011-09-3098.784.1 2011-10-31112.192.8 2011-11-30109.690.6 2011-12-30108.590.5 2012-01-31115.295.1 2012-02-29122.299.7 2012-03-30123.7101.0 2012-04-30123.899.8 2012-05-31113.691.2 2012-06-29119.095.9 2012-07-31119.997.1 2012-08-31124.399.6 2012-09-28128.0102.3 2012-10-31126.0101.6 2012-11-30126.4102.9 2012-12-31129.0104.8 2013-01-31136.6110.2 2013-02-28137.5110.4 2013-03-29143.0112.9 2013-04-30147.4116.5 2013-05-31148.4116.5 2013-06-28145.6113.7 2013-07-31157.1119.7 2013-08-30155.1117.1 2013-09-30164.7123.0 2013-10-31172.9127.8 2013-11-29177.8130.1 2013-12-31183.4132.8 2014-01-31179.0127.9 2014-02-28190.5134.3 2014-03-31189.0134.5 2014-04-30190.5135.9 2014-05-30194.9138.5 2014-06-30197.3141.0 2014-07-31194.2138.8 2014-08-29200.2141.8 2014-09-30195.7138.0 2014-10-31196.8138.9 2014-11-28202.7141.6 2014-12-31200.9139.4 2015-01-30197.7136.8 2015-02-27211.9144.9 2015-03-31211.1142.6 2015-04-30210.9145.9 2015-05-29214.8146.4 2015-06-30210.7143.0 2015-07-31214.2145.6 2015-08-31198.4136.0 2015-09-30193.6130.9 2015-10-30204.7141.3 2015-11-30202.0140.6 2015-12-31200.8138.1 2016-01-29185.0129.9 2016-02-29186.3128.9 2016-03-31200.9137.7 2016-04-29203.6139.8 2016-05-31206.9140.6 2016-06-30202.8139.1 2016-07-29211.3144.9 2016-08-31212.3145.1 2016-09-30215.8145.8 2016-10-31209.9143.0 2016-11-30212.5145.1 2016-12-30217.0148.5 2017-01-31223.4152.1 2017-02-28229.6156.3 2017-03-31234.6158.0 2017-04-28242.2160.3 2017-05-31246.6163.7 2017-06-30248.0164.4 2017-07-31257.9168.3 2017-08-31258.8168.5 2017-09-29268.0172.3 2017-10-31274.2175.6 2017-11-30282.7179.4 2017-12-29288.0181.8 2018-01-31309.3191.4 2018-02-28299.3183.5 2018-03-30294.7179.5 2018-04-30296.5181.5 2018-05-31301.1182.7 2018-06-29297.3182.6 2018-07-31302.1188.3 2018-08-31308.8190.6 2018-09-28308.1191.7 2018-10-31282.3177.6 2018-11-30283.9179.6 2018-12-31260.5166.0 2019-01-31288.8178.9 2019-02-28296.4184.3 2019-03-29299.1186.7 2019-04-30308.7193.3 2019-05-31293.8182.1 2019-06-28308.7194.1 2019-07-31311.2195.1 2019-08-30301.3191.1 2019-09-30303.0195.2 2019-10-31311.0200.1 2019-11-29322.9205.7 2019-12-31333.2211.9 2020-01-31331.4210.6 2020-02-28305.8192.8 2020-03-31259.6167.3 2020-04-30295.6185.5 2020-05-29315.3194.5 2020-06-30329.3199.7 2020-07-31347.9209.2 2020-08-31368.6223.2 2020-09-30362.7215.5 2020-10-30355.7208.9 2020-11-30390.4235.6 2020-12-31409.6245.6 2021-01-29408.3243.1 2021-02-26415.7249.4 2021-03-31422.3257.7 2021-04-30439.8269.7 2021-05-31444.3273.5 2021-06-30452.0277.6 2021-07-30456.5282.6 2021-08-31463.0289.6 2021-09-30440.3277.6 2021-10-29449.2293.3 2021-11-30433.9286.9 2021-12-31447.4299.2 2022-01-31417.9283.3 2022-02-28415.7276.2 2022-03-31421.4283.7 2022-04-29399.5260.2 2022-05-31404.7260.4 2022-06-30377.3237.8 2022-07-29400.2256.7 2022-08-31388.8246.0 2022-09-30353.4223.1 2022-10-31379.6239.1 2022-11-30395.6255.7 2022-12-30376.0244.9 2023-01-31412.4262.2 2023-02-28408.7255.9 2023-03-31418.0263.8 2023-04-28424.1268.4 2023-05-31419.9265.8 2023-06-30448.3281.8 2023-07-31464.1291.3 2023-08-31455.0284.3 2023-09-29436.7272.1 2023-10-31424.6264.2 2023-11-30468.7288.9 2023-12-29489.6303.1 2024-01-31499.6306.8 2024-02-29530.7319.8 2024-03-29545.5330.1 2024-04-30516.2317.8 2024-05-31533.7332.0 2024-06-28537.8338.7 2024-07-31547.9344.7 2024-08-30556.4353.8 2024-09-30565.6360.3 2024-10-31552.6353.1 2024-11-29594.2369.4 2024-12-31561.6359.7 2025-01-31585.4372.4 2025-02-28586.2369.7 2025-03-31567.7353.3 2025-04-30587.2356.4 2025-05-30613.5377.5 2025-06-30644.1393.8 2025-07-31652.0398.9 2025-08-29661.0409.3 2025-09-30677.6422.4 2025-10-31680.4430.9 2025-11-28684.0432.1 2025-12-31699.0435.6 The difference becomes even clearer during market stress. Private equity tends to hold up better when markets decline. 3. Private Equity’s Drawdown Advantage Private equity has shown stronger performance during downturns. It has outperformed public markets by an average of 8 percentage points during crises. CrisisPrivate Equity PerformancePublic Equity PerformancePrivate Equity Outperformance (ppts) Dotcom Crash (June 2000 to March 2003)-16%-18%2 Global Financial Crisis (December 2007 to March 2010)-6%-9%3 Eurozone Crisis (March 2010 to March 2012)16%7%9 COVID-19 Outbreak (December 2019 to September 2020)18%2%16 Return of Inflation (December 2021 to December 2022)-8%-18%10 Average1%-7%8 On average, private equity posted a small positive return of 1% in these periods. Public equity saw an average loss of 7%. This resilience adds stability to portfolios. It also highlights another key benefit of private markets. 4. Diversification Benefits: Low Correlation to Public Markets Private equity in the lower middle market has outperformed large and mega cap funds since 1986. It also shows lower correlation to the S&P 500. This makes it a useful tool for diversification. Firm SizePerformance Since 1986 (%) Large and Mega12.9% Lower Middle Market17.5% Private markets also give access to new areas of growth. Many of these opportunities are not available in public markets. 5. A Central Role in the AI Revolution Private markets play a key role in the growth of AI. They fund early stage companies and support large scale infrastructure. Investment in information processing equipment and software continues to grow. Private capital helps drive this expansion. As AI reshapes the economy, private markets help finance and capture this growth. A New Frontier for Portfolio Growth More investors now see private equity as a core allocation, as it has evolved from a niche strategy into a key pillar of modern portfolio construction. Private markets are taking a larger role in portfolios, offering investors new exposures, access to long-term growth, and the potential for enhanced returns and diversification beyond traditional public markets. Explore more insights from New York Life Investments You may also like Investor Education3 months ago 5 Ways Women Are Reshaping Investing Women investors are redefining the investment landscape, driven by entrepreneurial momentum, expanding wealth, and evolving generational influence. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

Use This Visualization Ranked: The 10 Countries That Control Global Trade See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways China and the U.S. dominate both global imports and exports by total trade value. Germany ranks third in imports and exports, reinforcing its role as Europe’s manufacturing powerhouse. Trade hubs like the Netherlands and Hong Kong punch far above their size in global commerce. This visualization ranks the world’s largest importers and exporters by merchandise trade value in 2025, using data from the World Trade Organization. China and the U.S. sit at the center of global trade flows, dominating both the buying and selling of goods worldwide. Together with Germany, they account for a massive share of global merchandise trade. The rankings also highlight how interconnected modern supply chains have become, with many countries importing raw materials and components before exporting finished products for global markets. The U.S. Leads Global Imports The United States was the world’s largest importer in 2025, bringing in $3.5 trillion worth of goods. The country remains a major driver of global consumer demand, importing massive volumes of electronics, vehicles, machinery, clothing, and industrial goods from trading partners around the world. RankImporterValue ($)Change (vs. 2024) 1 United States3.5T4% 2 China2.6T0% 3 Germany1.5T9% 4 United Kingdom949B16% 5 Netherlands870B7% 6 Hong Kong832B18% 7 France786B5% 8 Japan756B2% 9 India753B5% 10 Mexico683B4% China ranked second with $2.6 trillion in imports, followed by Germany at $1.5 trillion. China Remains the Export Leader China ranked as the world’s largest exporter, shipping $3.8 trillion worth of goods in 2025. China’s export dominance is powered by its vast manufacturing base, which supplies everything from consumer electronics to industrial machinery for markets worldwide. RankExporterValue ($)Change (vs. 2024) 1 China3.8T5% 2 United States2.2T6% 3 Germany1.8T5% 4 Netherlands989B7% 5 Hong Kong754B17% 6 Japan738B4% 7 Italy726B8% 8 South Korea709B4% 9 United Arab Emirates707B17% 10 France683B7% The United States ranked second with $2.2 trillion in exports, while Germany placed third at $1.8 trillion. Many of the world’s top exporters are also among its largest importers. Modern supply chains depend on countries importing raw materials, components, and intermediate goods before exporting finished products to global markets. Trade Hubs Play an Outsized Role Smaller economies such as the Netherlands and Hong Kong ranked highly on both the import and export lists. The Netherlands benefits from its role as a gateway to Europe, supported by major ports and logistics infrastructure. Hong Kong remains closely tied to mainland China, with more than 40% of its exports going there. The United Arab Emirates also stood out, ranking ninth among exporters with $707 billion in merchandise exports. Its position reflects its role as both an energy exporter and a regional trade hub connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapping America’s $1.24 Trillion Trade Deficit on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Nursing Home Costs Across America See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Alaska’s nursing home costs reached nearly $334K annually in 2025, almost five times higher than Texas. Nursing home care now exceeds $180K per year in states including New York, Hawaii, and Connecticut. Labor shortages and an aging population are pushing long-term care costs sharply higher nationwide. A year in a U.S. nursing home can now cost more than a house depending on where you live. Using data from the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025, this map shows the median annual cost of nursing home care across all 50 states. Alaska ranks highest at nearly $334,000 for a semi-private room, while Texas remains among the least expensive at roughly $68,000. The widening gap reflects higher labor costs, staffing shortages, and growing demand as America’s population ages. Ranked: The Cost of Nursing Homes in Every U.S. State The following table shows the median annual cost of nursing home care by state: RankStateMedian Annual Cost 2025Monthly Cost 1Alaska$333,975$27,831 2Oregon$201,115$16,760 3New York$186,332$15,528 4Hawaii$185,679$15,473 5Connecticut$182,500$15,208 6Delaware$173,922$14,494 7Massachusetts$173,375$14,448 8Vermont$169,360$14,113 9Maine$167,718$13,976 10Washington$157,859$13,155 11Maryland$155,125$12,927 12West Virginia$154,030$12,836 13New Jersey$153,300$12,775 14New Hampshire$146,912$12,243 15California$146,000$12,167 16Rhode Island$145,270$12,106 17Pennsylvania$143,445$11,954 18Nevada$141,438$11,786 19North Dakota$138,335$11,528 20Michigan$135,050$11,254 21Minnesota$127,750$10,646 21Wisconsin$127,750$10,646 23Idaho$125,925$10,494 24Florida$124,100$10,342 25Virginia$123,005$10,250 26Colorado$121,910$10,159 27Wyoming$118,990$9,916 28North Carolina$116,800$9,733 29Kentucky$116,618$9,718 30Mississippi$114,975$9,581 31South Dakota$113,332$9,444 32Tennessee$113,150$9,429 33Iowa$111,325$9,277 34Ohio$110,230$9,186 35New Mexico$109,500$9,125 36South Carolina$108,405$9,034 37Montana$107,675$8,873 38Indiana$107,310$8,942 39Georgia$105,850$8,821 40Kansas$104,025$8,669 40Utah$104,025$8,669 42Nebraska$100,521$8,377 43Arizona$100,375$8,365 44Alabama$100,010$8,334 45Illinois$99,645$8,304 46Louisiana$91,250$7,604 47Arkansas$89,425$7,452 48Oklahoma$84,315$7,026 49Missouri$80,893$6,741 50Texas$67,525$5,627 Alaska Costs Nearly 5x More Than Texas The cost gap between states is now so large that retirees can face six-figure differences depending on where they age. In the most expensive states, long-term care costs can rival the price of a home every one to two years. Alaska leads the nation at roughly $334,000 annually for a semi-private room, equal to nearly $28,000 per month. By comparison, Texas remains among the least expensive states at roughly $68,000 per year. That means one year in an Alaskan nursing home can cost more than many Americans spend on a house. Several coastal states also rank near the top, including Hawaii, New York, Connecticut, and Oregon, where annual costs now exceed $180,000. Why Costs Are Rising So Fast One of the main drivers behind rising nursing home costs is the growing shortage of caregivers and nurses across the U.S. Facilities nationwide continue struggling to recruit and retain caregivers, nurses, and support staff as America’s population ages. In many states, operators have raised wages sharply to compete for workers. Oregon has become one of the clearest examples of this pressure. According to industry surveys, 94% of facilities reported major staffing shortages, with many limiting admissions because they lack enough workers. Combined with inflation and rising demand for care, higher staffing costs are pushing prices upward nationwide. Why Coastal States Are So Expensive Many of America’s most expensive nursing home markets are concentrated along the coasts. States like New York, Connecticut, Hawaii, and Oregon face some of the nation’s highest housing, labor, and healthcare operating costs. These pressures often feed directly into long-term care pricing. In Alaska and Hawaii, geographic isolation also raises transportation and staffing expenses, making care substantially more expensive than in much of the mainland U.S. Meanwhile, lower-cost states across the South and Midwest generally benefit from cheaper labor, lower real estate costs, and less expensive operating environments. The Growing Retirement Cost Crisis The rapid rise in nursing home costs is becoming a major financial challenge for aging Americans and their families. In many states, one year in a nursing home now costs more than the average American earns annually. For retirees without long-term care insurance or substantial savings, extended care can rapidly consume retirement assets built over decades. As a result, more families are relying on Medicaid, family caregiving, or delayed retirement planning to manage future care costs. With America’s population over 65 projected to keep growing in the years ahead, pressure on long-term care systems and household finances is expected to intensify. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on how far $1 million stretches in retirement by state.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Biggest Electricity Consumers See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways China now consumes roughly one-third of the world’s electricity, more than the U.S., India, Japan, and Russia combined. Canada and the U.S. use the most electricity per person among major economies, driven by large homes, industry, and climate. India is already the world’s third-largest electricity consumer, but per capita usage remains far below the global average. Electricity demand is becoming one of the defining economic stories of the decade, fueled by industrial growth, electric vehicles, air conditioning, and increasingly AI data centers. This infographic ranks the world’s largest electricity consumers in 2025 using data from Ember’s Global Electricity Review 2026. It compares total electricity demand in terawatt-hours (TWh) alongside per capita consumption in megawatt-hours (MWh). Electricity demand is increasingly tied to industrial output, AI infrastructure, electric vehicles, and rising living standards across major economies. China’s Rapid Rise in Electricity Demand China leads the world by a wide margin, consuming more than 10,500 TWh of electricity annually. The U.S. ranks second at roughly 4,500 TWh, while India comes in third with just over 2,000 TWh. RankCountryElectricity Demand (TWh) 1 China10,573 2 United States4,536 3 India2,083 4 Russia1,176 5 Japan1,030 6 Brazil762 7 Canada646 8 South Korea625 9 Germany520 10 France477 China’s rise has fundamentally reshaped global electricity demand. In the early 2000s, the country consumed less than 10% of the world’s electricity. Today, it accounts for roughly one-third of global demand. Manufacturing remains a major driver of China’s power use, particularly in heavy industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals. New sources of electricity demand are accelerating growth even further. China’s expanding EV industry, rapid buildout of AI data centers, and rising air conditioning use are all increasing pressure on the country’s power grid. North America Leads in Per Capita Consumption While China dominates total demand, Canada and the United States consume the most electricity per person among the countries shown. Canadians use an average of 16.1 MWh per capita annually, while Americans consume 13.1 MWh. RankCountryElectricity Demand Per Capita (MWh, 2025) 1 Canada16.1 2 United States13.1 3 South Korea12.1 4 Japan8.4 5 Russia8.2 6 China7.5 7 France7.2 8 Germany6.2 9 Brazil3.6 10 India1.4 -- World3.9 Several factors explain these high levels. Large homes, widespread use of air conditioning and heating, and high appliance ownership all contribute to elevated household electricity use. In Canada, colder winters also increase heating demand, while energy-intensive industries such as mining and oil production add to overall consumption. Emerging Economies Still Have Room to Grow India already ranks as the world’s third-largest electricity consumer by total demand, yet the average Indian still uses far less electricity than residents of developed economies. At 1.4 MWh per person annually, India’s per capita consumption is well below the global average. Brazil also falls below the global average despite being one of the world’s largest economies. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Renewable Energy Investment is Booming on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

The Top 100 Countries for Foreign Investment See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. attracted nearly $279 billion in foreign direct investment in 2024, the highest in the world. Singapore, Hong Kong, and Luxembourg ranked among the world’s top destinations for foreign investment despite their relatively small economies. Global foreign direct investment inflows totaled roughly $1.5 trillion in 2024, according to UNCTAD. Foreign direct investment (FDI) reveals where companies are building factories, expanding operations, and making long-term bets on growth. This graphic ranks the top 100 countries for foreign investment in 2024, based on foreign direct investment inflows tracked by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The U.S. remained the world’s largest destination for foreign investment by a wide margin, while financial hubs such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Luxembourg attracted outsized inflows relative to the size of their economies. The U.S. Continues to Lead Global Investment The United States attracted nearly $279 billion in FDI inflows in 2024, making it the world’s top destination for foreign investment by a wide margin. Strong consumer demand, a large technology sector, and major infrastructure spending programs continued to support investor confidence. The gap between the U.S. and other countries remains substantial. Singapore ranked second with roughly $143 billion in inflows, while Hong Kong and China followed closely behind. RankCategoryFDI Inflows (2024) 1 United States$279B 2 Singapore$143B 3 Hong Kong$126B 4 China$116B 5 Luxembourg$106B 6 Canada$64B 7 Brazil$59B 8 Australia$53B 9 Egypt$47B 10 United Arab Emirates$46B 11 Mexico$37B 12 Cayman Islands$36B 13 France$34B 14 Spain$31B 15 India$28B 16 Italy$25B 17 Indonesia$24B 18 Vietnam$20B 19 Sweden$18B 20 Israel$17B 21 Saudi Arabia$16B 22 South Korea$15B 23 Colombia$14B 24 Portugal$14B 25 Japan$13B 26 Poland$13B 27 Austria$11B 28 Argentina$11B 29 Chile$11B 30 Malaysia$11B 31 Taiwan$11B 32 Norway$11B 33 Turkiye$11B 34 Thailand$11B 35 Czechia$10B 36 Netherlands$9B 37 Philippines$9B 38 Oman$9B 39 Guyana$9B 40 Cyprus$7B 41 Greece$7B 42 Denmark$7B 43 Romania$6B 44 Peru$6B 45 Hungary$6B 46 Germany$6B 47 Serbia$6B 48 Malta$5B 49 Dominican Republic$5B 50 Cambodia$4B 51 Croatia$4B 52 Costa Rica$4B 53 Ethiopia$4B 54 Cote d'Ivoire$4B 55 Mozambique$4B 56 Macao$4B 57 Russia$3B 58 Ukraine$3B 59 Uganda$3B 60 Lithuania$3B 61 Congo (DRC)$3B 62 Bulgaria$3B 63 Uzbekistan$3B 64 Panama$3B 65 Mongolia$3B 66 Pakistan$3B 67 Bahrain$2B 68 South Africa$2B 69 Namibia$2B 70 Senegal$2B 71 Finland$2B 72 Slovakia$2B 73 Lebanon$2B 74 Guinea$2B 75 Tanzania$2B 76 Albania$2B 77 Belarus$2B 78 Guatemala$2B 79 Ghana$2B 80 New Zealand$2B 81 Turkmenistan$2B 82 Morocco$2B 83 Jordan$2B 84 Venezuela$2B 85 Mauritania$2B 86 Kenya$2B 87 The Bahamas$1B 88 Iran$1B 89 Algeria$1B 90 North Macedonia$1B 91 Nicaragua$1B 92 Georgia$1B 93 Slovenia$1B 94 Bangladesh$1B 95 Zambia$1B 96 Latvia$1B 97 Gabon$1B 98 Bosnia and Herzegovina$1B 99 Myanmar$1B 100 Nigeria$1B -- World$1.5T At the global level, foreign direct investment inflows totaled approximately $1.5 trillion in 2024. Financial Hubs Punch Above Their Weight Some of the world’s largest recipients of foreign investment are not the biggest economies, but global financial and corporate hubs. Singapore, Hong Kong, Luxembourg, and the Cayman Islands attract disproportionate capital flows because they serve as gateways for multinational investment and international finance. Emerging Markets Continue to Attract Capital Manufacturing diversification and supply chain realignment continued reshaping global investment flows in 2024, benefiting several large emerging economies. Brazil attracted roughly $59 billion in inflows, while Mexico received nearly $37 billion as companies expanded manufacturing capacity closer to the U.S. market. India drew approximately $28 billion in FDI inflows in 2024, supported by growth in technology, manufacturing, and digital infrastructure. Vietnam and Indonesia also remained attractive destinations as supply chains continued shifting across Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, some advanced economies posted negative FDI inflows, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and Ireland. These figures can reflect corporate restructurings, divestments, and volatility in financial flows rather than a collapse in underlying economic activity. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Who Exports More: China vs. USA? on Voronoi.Use This Visualization

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: America’s Hiring Map Has Flipped Since 2020 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Idaho has seen America’s biggest hiring surge since 2020, with job openings up nearly 21%. Wyoming ranks last, with openings down 39% from pre-pandemic levels. America’s hiring recovery has become increasingly uneven, with sharp divides emerging between neighboring states and regions. America’s hiring recovery has split into sharply different regional stories since 2020. Some states, including Idaho, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas, continue seeing elevated hiring demand years after the pandemic. Others, particularly across parts of the West Coast and Mountain West, have experienced steep declines in job openings. The map below shows how job openings changed in every state between February 2020 and January 2026, based on data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The contrast is especially striking in the Mountain West. Idaho leads the nation with hiring demand up over 20%, while neighboring Wyoming ranks last at -39%. Where Job Openings Have Increased the Most The rankings below show the change in job openings since 2020 by state. RankStateChange in Job Openings Feb 2020 vs Jan 2026 1Idaho20.5% 2Mississippi19.6% 3Oklahoma18.8% 4Georgia16.0% 5Texas14.2% 6Ohio9.9% 7Missouri9.7% 8Minnesota9.5% 9District of Columbia6.5% 10Louisiana4.4% 11South Carolina3.7% 12Arkansas1.6% 13Connecticut1.5% 14Tennessee0.7% 15Delaware0.0% 16Kansas0.0% 17Alabama-1.0% 18North Carolina-1.7% 19Florida-1.8% 20Rhode Island-4.2% 21Virginia-4.5% 22Michigan-5.5% 23Kentucky-6.4% 24North Dakota-8.7% 25Utah-10.7% 26West Virginia-12.0% 27Maine-12.5% 28South Dakota-13.0% 29Pennsylvania-13.2% 30New York-13.5% 31Colorado-14.1% 32Iowa-14.5% 33New Jersey-14.8% 34Illinois-15.4% 35Montana-17.9% 36Indiana-19.2% 37Nebraska-20.0% 38Nevada-20.5% 39Arizona-22.3% 40Maryland-22.7% 41Massachusetts-22.8% 42Wisconsin-25.6% 43New Hampshire-26.5% 44California-27.0% 45Oregon-28.4% 46Hawaii-30.0% 47Alaska-30.4% 48New Mexico-35.3% 49Vermont-35.3% 50Washington-36.3% 51Wyoming-38.9% -- U.S. State Average-9.6% Where Hiring Demand Is Growing Fastest Idaho leads the nation with job openings up 20.5% since 2020, followed by Mississippi and Oklahoma. Georgia (16.0%) and Texas (14.2%) have also posted strong gains, reflecting continued migration toward lower-cost states and expanding regional economies. Manufacturing investment is helping drive demand. Billions of dollars tied to semiconductors, EVs, and industrial reshoring have fueled hiring across parts of the South and Midwest. Significant population growth has added another tailwind, boosting both labor supply and consumer demand. The map highlights how America’s labor market is increasingly diverging at the state level, with neighboring states often moving in very different directions. Why Many Western States Saw Hiring Cool Off Several Western states have seen some of America’s steepest declines in job openings since 2020. Wyoming ranks last nationally, with hiring demand down 38.9%, while Washington is close behind at -36.3%. California, Oregon, and Nevada have also posted sizable declines after the rapid hiring surge seen earlier in the decade. Much of the slowdown reflects a reversal of pandemic-era expansion, especially across technology and white-collar industries. During 2021 and 2022, many companies aggressively expanded payrolls amid booming demand and cheap capital. Since then, layoffs, higher interest rates, and efficiency-focused cost-cutting have pushed many firms into retrenchment mode. California alone has announced more layoffs than any other state since 2022. The result is a labor market that looks very different from the hiring frenzy that defined the post-pandemic recovery. What It Means for Workers and the Economy Hiring demand affects more than just how easy it is to find a job. It can influence migration patterns, wage growth, housing demand, and local economic confidence. States with stronger hiring markets often attract more workers, investment, and new business formation, reinforcing long-term economic growth. Weaker hiring markets, meanwhile, may experience softer consumer spending and slower labor demand. The map increasingly reflects broader economic shifts unfolding across America. Lower-cost states continue attracting people, capital, and industrial investment, while many high-cost markets are adjusting to slower growth after the pandemic-era boom. The result is a labor market that is becoming more fragmented geographically, with economic momentum increasingly concentrated in a smaller group of states. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic showing where wealth is moving across America.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Countries Investors Trust Most in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Canada rose to the world’s #2 preferred destination for FDI, overtaking China. Japan climbed from sixth to third place over the past decade. Saudi Arabia entered the global top 10 for the first time as Gulf economies attract AI and infrastructure investment. Global investors are rethinking where capital flows over the next decade. According to Kearney’s 2026 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index, Canada and Japan have climbed sharply in investor rankings, while China has slipped from second to fourth place since 2016. At the same time, Gulf economies like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are emerging as major investment hubs as they pour billions into AI infrastructure, logistics, and industrial diversification. This graphic compares the world’s top investment destinations in 2016 versus 2026, based on a survey of 507 senior executives on where they expect to invest over the next three years. How Global Investment Rankings Changed Since 2016 The biggest shift in the rankings is China’s decline from #2 to #4 over the past decade, while Canada climbed into second place and Japan rose to third. The rankings highlight a major reshuffling in investor confidence over the past decade. Rank2016CountryScoreRank2026CountryScore 1 U.S.2.021 U.S.2.24 2 China1.822 Canada2.14 3 Canada1.803 Japan2.13 4 Germany1.754 China2.11 5 UK1.735 Germany2.11 6 Japan1.736 UK2.07 7 Australia1.637 France2.02 8 France1.608 Singapore1.97 9 India1.609 UAE1.97 10 Singapore1.5710 Saudi Arabia1.97 11 Switzerland1.5411 South Korea1.96 12 Brazil1.5312 Australia1.96 13 Spain1.5113 Italy1.92 14 Netherlands1.5114 Switzerland1.84 15 Taiwan1.5015 Spain1.84 The UAE (#9) and Saudi Arabia (#10) now rank alongside investment powerhouses like Germany (#5) and the UK (#6). This year, Saudi Arabia broke into the global top 10 for the first time. Increasingly, Gulf states are leveraging sovereign wealth and infrastructure spending to position themselves as tech and logistics hubs. Why Canada Overtook China in Investor Confidence Canada now ranks as the world’s second-most attractive destination for foreign investment, supported by its natural resources, political stability, and growing AI infrastructure spending. In the first half of 2025, the country saw a record 297 FDI announcements. Strength in technological innovation also played a key role in investor confidence, likely bolstered by the federal government’s proposed $926 million budget for sovereign AI infrastructure. In contrast, geopolitical tensions have weighed on China as an investment destination. More recently, however, economies like Canada and Kenya have pursued new trade deals with China amid a shifting global order. The Middle East’s Growing Investment Pull Saudi Arabia has rapidly climbed the rankings, breaking into the top 25 in 2023 before reaching #10 in 2026. As the country seeks to diversify away from oil and gas revenues, it aims to attract $100 billion annually in FDI by 2030. Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to spend $5.3 billion expanding data center infrastructure in Saudi Arabia by 2026. Meanwhile, Google Cloud is partnering with the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund to build an AI hub. Similarly, the UAE has attracted major investment plans from Microsoft, Oracle, and AWS. While conflict in the Middle East will likely strain regional economic growth, future investment flows may depend on the scale and duration of the war. The New Geography of Global Investment The countries climbing the rankings share a similar formula: political stability, long-term industrial investment, AI infrastructure spending, and access to critical resources and trade networks. From Canada and Japan to Saudi Arabia and the UAE, the next decade of foreign investment may be defined less by rapid growth alone and more by which economies can offer resilience, infrastructure, and long-term strategic advantage. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s most productive countries.

Published 2 hours ago on May 26, 2026 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Abha Patil Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by National Public Utilities Council Breaking Down U.S. Carbon Offsets by Project Type in 2026 Key Takeaways Forestry & Land Use leads U.S. carbon offsets, with 46.4% of issued credits. Carbon capture represents just 4% of issued credits and only 12 projects, despite its strategic importance to net zero goals. Methane Capture and Refrigerants together represent more than half of all projects. Carbon offsets span a wide range of projects, from forest management to wind power. Together, these activities show how emissions reductions and removals can come from both natural systems and engineered solutions. This graphic, in partnership with The National Public Utilities Council, shows U.S. carbon offsets by project type in 2026, using data from UC Berkeley’s Voluntary Registry Offsets Database. A Market Led by Land-Based Projects The breakdown of projects highlights both the scale of established offset categories and the smaller footprint of newer carbon capture technology. Here is a table that shows project counts, credits issued, and credit shares by U.S. carbon offset project type. Project TypeProjectsCredits Issued (tCO₂e)Share of Credits Issued Forestry & Land Use586266M46% Methane Capture506103M18% Refrigerants43968M12% Industrial & Foam Gases8487M15% Carbon Capture1222M4% Wind1213M2% Other19915M3% Methodology × Methodology Berkeley VROD project types were grouped into seven editorial buckets. Forestry & Land Use includes forest management, reforestation, avoided forest/grassland conversion, wetland restoration, and grassland management. Methane Capture includes landfill, manure, mine, wastewater, biodigester, and waste-gas methane projects. Refrigerants includes ozone-depleting substance destruction, refrigerant reclamation, advanced refrigerants, and leak detection. Industrial & Foam Gases includes HFC foam replacement, N₂O destruction, SF₆ replacement, and HFC-23 destruction. Carbon Capture includes carbon capture in concrete, plastics, and enhanced oil recovery. Wind includes wind projects. Other includes smaller categories such as transportation/efficiency, agriculture, waste separation, biochar, biomass, well plugging, lower-carbon materials, recycling, composting, and other miscellaneous project types. Canceled, withdrawn, and inactive projects were excluded. Across major voluntary registries, forestry and land use lead with 586 projects and 266 million credits, equal to 46% of issuance. Methane capture follows at 18%, while industrial and foam gases contribute 15%, and refrigerants add 12%. Together, those four categories account for more than nine in 10 credits issued. By contrast, wind contributes 2%, other projects 3%, and carbon capture just 4%. Why Carbon Capture is Important Carbon capture accounts for only 12 projects and 22 million credits. That is a small share for a pathway often seen as important to hard-to-abate emissions and long-term net-zero plans. The pipeline has also been thin. Only two new carbon capture projects have appeared in Berkeley’s registry since 2024, even after the U.S. Department of Energy said less than 5% of the capacity required for net zero by 2050 had been achieved. What It Means for American IOUs While rising U.S. data center power demand is pushing load forecasts higher, the offset market still relies heavily on older project types rather than engineered removal. Therefore, investor-owned utilities (IOUs) may need a broader playbook that pairs grid upgrades, firm supply, and procurement discipline with earlier support for carbon capture. 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