See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Infographic: How Terrestrial Carbon Storage Works 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 Forests store the largest amount of terrestrial carbon Grasslands also play a massive role in mitigating climate change Terrestrial carbon storage is a vital part of the Earth’s natural climate defense system. In this infographic, we show how different land ecosystems contribute to holding carbon stock. From forests to grasslands, nature plays a powerful role in regulating the planet’s carbon balance. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from World Resources Institute. It breaks down the distribution of carbon stock across major land ecosystems. EcosystemShare of terrestrial global carbon stock (%) Forests39 Grasslands34 Agroecosystems17 Others10 Forests: Earth’s Carbon Giants Forests hold 39% of all terrestrial carbon, making them the largest carbon sink on land. As of 2023, countries with the most forest area are Russia, Brazil, and Canada. Trees absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and lock it in their trunks, branches, and soil, a process which slows global warming and preserves biodiversity. As noted by the Food and Agriculture Organization, deforestation releases about 1.6 billion metric tons of carbon annually into the atmosphere. The Underrated Role of Grasslands Often overshadowed by forests, grasslands actually store 34% of terrestrial carbon. Unlike forests, they trap most of this carbon underground in deep root systems which makes them more resilient to fires and droughts. According to the Nature Conservancy, restoring grasslands is a powerful and cost-effective climate solution. Agricultural Lands: Potential for More Agroecosystems currently store 17% of terrestrial carbon, but they hold untapped potential. Practices like cover cropping, no-till farming, and agroforestry can significantly boost carbon sequestration. Research from the Natural Resource Ecology Laboratory shows that regenerative agriculture could double soil carbon levels in some regions. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out this graphic showing tropical forest loss in 2024 by country.

Published 6 hours ago on June 18, 2025 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by BHP Charted: Future Electricity Usage by Country As global electrification accelerates, electricity demand in major economies is set to surge, driving a parallel rise in demand for copper, the metal that powers the modern energy grid. This graphic, sponsored by BHP, utilizes data from Ember, the World Bank, and the Lowy Institute to visualize the projected growth in electricity consumption and GDP per capita across five major economies between 2023 and 2035. Powering the Future Together, these five economies are projected to increase their electricity consumption by nearly 2 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) by 2035. Country2023 TWh2035 TWhProjected Change in GDP Per Capita China9,4439,95644.5% U.S.4,2734,40116.9% India1,9572,38568.5% Japan1,01395419.2% Indonesia35171158.9% China, already the world’s largest electricity consumer, is expected to grow from 9,443 TWh to 9,956 TWh. The U.S. will see demand rise from 4,273 TWh to 4,401 TWh—an increase of 128 TWh, enough to charge more than 2 billion Tesla Model 3s. India’s consumption will jump from 1,957 TWh to 2,385 TWh, narrowing the gap with advanced economies. Indonesia’s electricity use will double, climbing from 351 TWh to 711 TWh. Growth in GDP per capita is one of the most significant contributors to the projected increase in electricity consumption. As economies grow, inhabitants gain the ability to purchase technologies that consume more electricity. The Copper Connection Copper’s unmatched electrical conductivity makes it the metal of choice for virtually every part of the power system. From high-voltage transmission lines to the wiring in homes and electric vehicles, copper is essential for transporting electricity.As countries expand their grids and invest in clean energy, demand for copper is expected to climb sharply. Renewable technologies like wind and solar require up to five times more copper than traditional power sources, while electric vehicles use up to four times more copper than internal combustion engines. Get more insights from a World Leading Copper Producer Subscribe Here Related Topics: #china #copper #GDP #japan #commodities #population #gdp per capita #indonesia #bhp Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Charted: Future Electricity Usage by Country"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/bhp01-charted-future-electricity-usage-by-country/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-178387"; More from BHP Agriculture2 days ago Visualized: The Surge in Global Potash Demand Global potash demand is projected to rise 65% by 2050. See what’s driving the surge and why potash is key to global food security. Agriculture4 months ago Population Growth, Crop Production, and Fertilizer Use Since 1960 Since 1960, potash demand has outpaced both population growth and crop production. Mining7 months ago Charted: Major Copper Discoveries Since 1900 Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground. Mining9 months ago Chart: Global Copper Demand (2021-2050P) Copper demand globally is estimated to rise by 70% from 2021 to 2050. What are the main sources of this increase in demand? Mining11 months ago China’s Steel Demand Through Time China’s steel demand remains robust, but the breakdown on a sectoral level has shifted since 2010. Which sectors are driving steel consumption? Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join the 375,000+ subscribers who receive our daily email *Sign Up

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Countries With Highest Proportion of International Migrants 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. The number of international migrants worldwide hit 304 million in 2024, a figure that has doubled since 1990. As people relocate across borders for reasons ranging from work opportunities to conflict and displacement, certain countries have become major destinations for foreign-born populations. This map visualizes the top 20 countries with the highest proportion of international migrants in their populations as of 2024, based on data from the United Nations. An international migrant is defined as someone living in a country other than their birth country for at least 12 months, regardless of reasons or status. Which Country Has the Highest Share of International Migrants? Below, we show countries by share of international migrants in their population. RankCountryShare (%) of international migrants in total population (2024) 1 Qatar76.7 2 United Arab Emirates74.0 3 Monaco70.2 4 Liechtenstein69.4 5 Kuwait67.3 6 Andorra59.1 7 Bahrain52.3 8 Luxembourg51.2 9 Singapore48.7 10 Jordan45.7 11 Oman43.2 12 Saudi Arabia40.3 13 Malta37.0 14 Antigua and Barbuda32.5 15 Switzerland31.1 16 Australia30.4 17 Palau29.5 18 New Zealand28.2 19 Brunei25.9 20 Austria25.5 21 Iceland25.1 22 Lebanon24.5 23 Micronesia23.4 24 Ireland23.1 25 Israel22.3 26 Canada22.2 27 Sweden21.4 28 Nauru21.3 29 Belgium20.0 30 Germany19.8 31 Spain18.5 32 Norway18.2 33 Gabon17.7 34 San Marino17.4 35 United Kingdom17.1 36 Saint Kitts and Nevis17.0 37 Bahamas16.8 38 Belize16.5 39 Netherlands16.2 40 United States15.2 41 Cyprus14.9 42 Estonia14.9 43 Slovenia14.9 44 Montenegro14.4 45 Denmark14.2 46 Greece14.2 47 Maldives14.2 48 France13.8 49 Croatia13.6 50 Ukraine13.4 51 Equatorial Guinea13.2 52 Dominica12.7 53 Barbados12.5 54 Costa Rica12.2 55 Libya12.2 56 Latvia11.8 57 Belarus11.6 58 Italy11.0 59 Djibouti10.8 60 Portugal10.8 61 Malaysia10.7 62 Panama10.6 63 Serbia10.6 64 Seychelles10.2 65 Kazakhstan10.1 66 Czechia9.5 67 Saint Helena9.4 68 Armenia9.2 69 Finland9.2 70 Côte d'Ivoire9.0 71 Marshall Islands8.8 72 Gambia8.6 73 North Macedonia8.3 74 Suriname8.2 75 Türkiye8.1 76 Chile7.8 77 South Sudan7.7 78 Trinidad and Tobago7.5 79 Hungary7.1 80 Bhutan7.0 81 Dominican Republic6.5 82 Guyana6.5 83 Chad6.3 84 Grenada6.3 85 Moldova6.2 86 Congo6.1 87 Lithuania6.1 88 Slovakia5.9 89 Colombia5.8 90 Peru5.4 91 Russia5.3 92 State of Palestine5.0 93 Saint Vincent and Grenadines4.8 94 Sudan4.8 95 Uruguay4.7 96 Botswana4.6 97 Poland4.5 98 Saint Lucia4.5 99 Bulgaria4.4 100 Thailand4.4 101 Venezuela4.4 102 Argentina4.3 103 Iran4.2 104 Ecuador4.1 105 South Africa4.1 106 Uganda4.1 107 Mauritania3.8 108 Namibia3.8 109 Rwanda3.6 110 Syria3.6 111 South Korea3.5 112 Romania3.4 113 Tonga3.4 114 Uzbekistan3.2 115 Burkina Faso3.1 116 Cabo Verde3.1 117 Togo3.0 118 Benin2.9 119 Burundi2.8 120 Japan2.8 121 Eswatini2.7 122 Kyrgyzstan2.7 123 Paraguay2.6 124 Tajikistan2.6 125 Turkmenistan2.6 126 Tuvalu2.6 127 Zimbabwe2.6 128 Kiribati2.5 129 Mauritius2.3 130 Cameroon2.2 131 Mali2.2 132 Azerbaijan2.1 133 Georgia2.1 134 Angola1.8 135 Central African Republic1.8 136 Kenya1.8 137 Samoa1.8 138 Albania1.7 139 Bangladesh1.7 140 Niger1.7 141 Pakistan1.7 142 Nepal1.6 143 Bolivia1.5 144 Fiji1.5 145 Ghana1.5 146 Senegal1.5 147 Comoros1.4 148 Liberia1.3 149 Mexico1.3 150 Zambia1.2 151 Bosnia and Herzegovina1.1 152 DR Congo1.0 153 Egypt1.0 154 Mozambique1.0 155 Vanuatu1.0 156 Yemen1.0 157 Ethiopia0.9 158 Malawi0.9 159 Guinea0.8 160 Iraq0.8 161 Jamaica0.8 162 Sao Tome and Principe0.8 163 Brazil0.7 164 El Salvador0.7 165 Guinea-Bissau0.7 166 Laos0.7 167 Tanzania0.7 168 Algeria0.6 169 Lesotho0.6 170 Mongolia0.6 171 Nicaragua0.6 172 Nigeria0.6 173 Sierra Leone0.6 174 Timor-Leste0.6 175 Cambodia0.5 176 Guatemala0.5 177 Tunisia0.5 178 Eritrea0.4 179 Honduras0.4 180 Somalia0.4 181 India0.3 182 Morocco0.3 183 Papua New Guinea0.3 184 Solomon Islands0.3 185 Vietnam0.3 186 Afghanistan0.2 187 North Korea0.2 188 Haiti0.2 189 Indonesia0.2 190 Sri Lanka0.2 191 China0.1 192 Madagascar0.1 193 Myanmar0.1 194 Philippines0.1 195 Cuba0.0 In 2024, Qatar had the world’s highest share of foreign-born residents, with international migrants making up over three-quarters (76.7%) of its population. Several Gulf states like Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait ranked at the top of the list, as their economies rely heavily on foreign labor, with migrants making up an overwhelming majority of their workforces. These countries host higher proportions of international migrants largely due to the kafala system—a sponsorship-based labor framework that ties foreign workers to their employers—drawing million of people for low-wage jobs. Several small European countries such as Monaco, Liechtenstein, and Andorra also have high shares of migrants, largely due to their small populations and roles as financial or tourism hubs. U.S. is Still Home to the Most Migrants By total population, the U.S. recorded the highest number of international migrants in 2024 at 52.4 million. Mexico to the U.S. was the busiest migrant corridor in the world by far in 2024, with over 10 million people born in Mexico now residing in the United States. Europe hosted more international migrants than any other region with 94 million in 2024, followed by Northern America—which includes the U.S., Bermuda, Canada, Greenland, and St. Pierre and Miquelon—at 61 million. These two regions have long been top destinations for immigration over the past few decades. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about international migratoin, check out this graphic that visualized international migration flows to each U.S. state.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Most and Least Expensive U.S. States 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 California stands as the nation’s most expensive state, with a regional price parity (RPP) of 113 when indexed against the U.S. average of 100. Following in second is Washington D.C., with a RPP of 111—driven significantly by housing costs. Arkansas ranks as the least expensive state, with costs 13% lower than the national average. How much do prices actually differ across America? When factoring the price of food, bills, gas, and a host of other living costs, one clue lies in regional price parity. In short, it compiles all of these data points into one to show the real prices of goods compared to the U.S. average. In this graphic, we show the most and least expensive states in America, based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Southern States Have the Lowest Cost of Living Adjusted for inflation, California is the nation’s most expensive state—with prices 13% higher than the national average in 2023. Meanwhile, real prices in New Jersey are 9% higher overall, given the states limited housing supply, high utility bills, and rising grocery prices. Among the factors driving up food costs are real estate expenses and labor costs. StateRegional Price Parity (U.S. = 100) California113 Washington DC111 New Jersey109 Hawaii109 Washington109 Massachusetts108 New York108 New Hampshire105 Oregon105 Maryland104 Connecticut104 Florida104 Alaska102 Rhode Island101 Colorado101 Arizona101 Virginia101 Delaware99 Illinois99 Minnesota98 Pennsylvania98 Texas97 Maine97 Nevada97 Georgia97 Vermont97 Utah95 Michigan94 North Carolina94 South Carolina93 Wisconsin93 Tennessee93 Indiana92 Ohio92 Missouri92 Idaho91 Wyoming91 Kentucky91 New Mexico90 Nebraska90 Montana90 Alabama90 Kansas90 West Virginia90 Iowa89 North Dakota89 Louisiana88 Oklahoma88 South Dakota88 Mississippi87 Arkansas87 By contrast, the least expensive states are Arkansas, Mississippi, and Oklahoma. Owing to its affordability and job prospects, more Americans moved to Arkansas than any other state in 2024. Notably, the median listing price in Arkansas was $285,000 compared to $585,000 in Washington D.C. Meanwhile, prices in states like Texas and Nevada fall just under the national average. For Texas in particular, its favorable tax climate and construction boom has helped mitigate cost pressures. Moreover, an influx of new residents and corporate headquarters are relocating to the state thanks to its diverse economy. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic from an affordability perspective, check out this graphic on home affordability scores by U.S. state.

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See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: How Many Businesses Survive 10 Years? 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 If 100 new U.S. businesses are born in a year, 20% will not survive till the second year. By the 10-year mark, only about one-third (35%) will survive. AI is making it easier than ever to start a business, acting as idea generator, sales rep, and marketing director all in one. But if you’re thinking of getting into the game, have a look at the data before making decisions. We visualize how many U.S. businesses survive over a 10-year period. This data is sourced from LendingTree which analyzed Bureau of Labor Statistics data dating back to 2014. U.S. Business Survival Rates If 100 new U.S. businesses are born in a year, 20% will not survive till the second year. Time frame% of Business That Survive% of Businesses That Fail Year 01000 Year 178.521.5 Year 265.134.9 Year 359.240.8 Year 457.342.7 Year 551.648.4 Year 647.552.5 Year 743.256.8 Year 839.960.1 Year 937.462.6 Year 1034.965.1 Why is that first year so brutal? In short, because it’s new for most of the people setting up a business. And a new business will not generate revenue (let alone profit) immediately. Which means a new owner needs to retain emotional resilience while still maintaining long hours to grow sales, under the crushing pressure of financial insecurity. This is a deadly cocktail: it can lead to self-doubt, and short-sighted decision making, creating more opportunities to fail. And of course, the demands of running a business far outpace the demands of a regular 9–5 job. A skilled worker still needs to learn new roles for running a business (sales, marketing, leadership) all the while anticipating market needs and innovating as disruptions occur. Interestingly, experience does pay. The rate of failure falls steadily as the years progress. However, even then, only about one-third (35%) will survive to celebrate their first decade. The Post-Pandemic Entrepreneur Americans are in their entrepreneurship era, ever since the pandemic forced them to take stock of their life and gave them opportunities through digital markets. New business applications are still way above pre-pandemic averages. And as mentioned earlier, starting a business has never been easier with AI tools. Keeping it going? That’s the real challenge. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want to stay in a regular 9–5? Check out, Ranked: America’s Best Places to Work in 2025 for the best environment.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Top 50 Global Science and Technology Clusters 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 Asia accounts for 24 of the top 50 science and technology clusters globally The Tokyo-Yokohama cluster leads, with the highest combined share of patent applications and scientific publications The San Jose–San Francisco cluster is the top-ranked U.S. region on the list The global innovation engine is constantly churning, with new technologies and scientific developments emerging every year. In the past year alone, major developments have included the explosive rise of generative AI, along with scientific breakthroughs like an injectable drug that can protect people from HIV. But where in the world are these innovations taking place? This map highlights the world’s 50 leading science and technology (S&T) clusters for innovation using data from the Global Innovation Index 2024. Clusters are ranked by their combined share of international patent applications and scientific publications. Asia Dominates Global S&T Clusters Nearly half (24) of the 50 leading science and technology clusters are in Asia, and 15 of these hubs are in China alone. Cluster NameEconomyPatent ApplicationsScientific Publications Tokyo–YokohamaJapan 134,769117,294 Shenzhen–Hong Kong–GuangzhouChina/Hong Kong 116,411175,364 BeijingChina 42,490308,561 SeoulSouth Korea 67,082140,385 Shanghai–SuzhouChina 38,699191,074 San Jose–San Francisco, CAUnited States 49,29957,589 Osaka–Kobe–KyotoJapan 38,47852,800 Boston–Cambridge, MAUnited States 18,97376,250 NanjingChina 7,857125,607 San Diego, CAUnited States 24,55520,292 New York City, NYUnited States 13,94575,727 ParisFrance 15,64861,985 WuhanChina 7,403101,372 HangzhouChina 11,22572,226 NagoyaJapan 17,18421,160 Los Angeles, CAUnited States 11,84743,464 DaejeonSouth Korea 14,02126426 Xi'anChina 201898853 Washington, DC–Baltimore, MDUnited States 589772703 QingdaoChina 844247000 LondonGreat Britain 655858419 MunichGermany 1069727205 ChengduChina 233177466 Seattle, WAUnited States 1116519697 Taipei-HsinchuTaiwan 388755401 Amsterdam–RotterdamNetherlands 432252439 CologneGermany 702433269 Houston, TXUnited States 806623789 StuttgartGermany 934614517 Tel Aviv–JerusalemIsrael 728624955 MoscowRussia 194657524 ChangshaChina 125660712 SingaporeSingapore/Malaysia 523435784 TianjinChina 137859459 Philadelphia, PAUnited States 566932941 HefeiChina 384844040 Chicago, ILUnited States 557130658 TehranIran 38861774 ChongqingChina 150248120 StockholmSweden 604419682 Minneapolis, MNUnited States 663314869 EindhovenNetherlands 78935249 Frankfurt am MainGermany 549918242 SydneyAustralia 274735053 BerlinGermany 348329903 MelbourneAustralia 201738564 HarbinChina 27647569 MadridSpain 163639016 JinanChina 160138277 ZurichSwitzerland 386224162 Of the 1.3 million patent applications published globally between 2019 and 2023, more than 134,000 applications came from the leading Tokyo-Yokohama cluster, making up 10.5% of the global total. In China, the Shenzhen–Hong Kong–Guangzhou cluster leads in patent filings, while Beijing is the global leader in scientific research with more 300,000 scientific publications. Beijing also moved up one rank to fourth in 2024, displacing Seoul which now ranks fifth. The United States—one of the world’s most innovative countries—is second behind China in terms of the total number of S&T clusters, with 11 of the top 50 global clusters. The Bay Area region of San Jose–San Francisco is the topmost U.S. cluster on the list and is the second most-intensive S&T cluster globally (by per capita applications and publications). Google is the top patent applicant from this region, while Stanford is top scientific publisher. Meanwhile, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is both the top patent applicant and scientific publisher in Boston–Cambridge, also among the top 10 S&T clusters globally. In Europe, Paris is the leading innovation hub, followed by London and Munich. Germany has the most clusters in the continent, with five of them making the top 50. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed learning about this topic, check out this infographic on The Top Global Tech Talent Hubs on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Worst Performing Economies in 2025 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 South Sudan is expected to be the worst performing economy this year as its oil exports stall, sparking hyperinflation and political instability Several advanced economies made the list, including Austria, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, and Switzerland Which countries are experiencing the sharpest economic contractions and lowest growth in 2025? According to the latest IMF projections, a mix of fragile developing nations and major advanced economies make the list. From conflict-driven collapses to stagnation in Europe, this ranking reveals where economic headwinds are hitting hardest. Here’s a look at the world’s worst performing economies in 2025. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). It ranks countries by their expected real GDP growth for 2025, spotlighting those projected to shrink the most. CountryReal GDP Growth in 2025 (%) South Sudan-4.31 Equatorial Guinea-4.20 Venezuela-4.00 Iraq-1.50 Yemen-1.50 Haiti-1.00 Puerto Rico-0.80 Sudan-0.38 Botswana-0.36 Austria-0.26 Mexico-0.26 Germany-0.05 Islamic Republic of Iran0.31 Italy0.44 Japan0.55 Moldova0.60 France0.64 Estonia0.74 Belgium0.84 Switzerland0.88 Conflict-Ridden Economies Take the Hardest Hit South Sudan tops the list with a growth rate of -4.31%, driven by plunging oil revenues and political turmoil. Similarly, Equatorial Guinea and Venezuela show sharp declines amid structural economic challenges and reliance on fossil fuels. In 2022, Venezuela was the world’s 23rd largest oil producer despite U.S. sanctions. Other conflict-affected or fragile states like Iraq, Yemen, and Haiti are also experiencing negative growth due to instability and humanitarian crises. Surprising Presence of Advanced Economies Among the 20 worst performers are several advanced European economies. The IMF data shows Austria (-0.26%), Germany (-0.05%), and Italy (0.44%) are all projected to stagnate or grow marginally. High inflation, sluggish productivity, and aging populations contribute to weak growth in these regions. Japan and Switzerland also make the list despite their developed status, signaling broader challenges in the Global North. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Countries With the Lowest Fertility Rates in 2024 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 5 hours ago on June 17, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Hinrich Foundation Breaking Down the $450B of Trade Destruction from U.S. Tariffs On May 12th, 2025, the Trump administration announced a new wave of tariffs on much of the world. The impact on global trade could be massive in the years ahead. This graphic, created in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, shows the dollar value of expected trade destruction by economy. It uses data from the UN’s TINA model.  Trump 2.0 Tariffs Since taking office in late January, President Trump has prioritized disrupting global trade to support domestic industries across America. While tariff details shift frequently, the message is clear: globalization is under threat. So far, most countries face a 10% tariff. The U.S. has chosen to hit key trading partners—like China, Canada, and Mexico—and industries, such as dairy and lumber, with even steeper penalties.  Trade Destruction: UN Estimates To measure the long-term impact of the tariffs, the UN estimated trade destruction—also known in econometric terms as “negative trade creation”—by country economy. Estimates are based on expected changes in import demand, factoring in tariff rates, initial import volumes, and supply and demand elasticities. The total projected trade loss is a staggering $450 billion. The biggest hits are expected in China (-$156.6 billion), the EU (-$92.6 billion), and Japan (-$27.7 billion). Canada and Mexico, targets of an earlier set of tariffs, were excluded by the UN from this dataset. RankAffected EconomyTrade Destruction ($ trillions) 1 China156.6 2 EU92.6 3 Japan27.7 4 Vietnam22.5 5 South Korea22.2 6 India14.6 7 Thailand10.3 8 UK9.1 9 Brazil8.7 10 Indonesia6.8 Other78.9 Total450.1 The expected hit to trade will also adversely impact the domestic economy. The Tax Foundation estimates that Trump 2.0 tariffs are will lower U.S. real GDP by 0.8% over the next decade. The Future of Global Trade Globalization and the rise of global trade have fueled economic growth worldwide. By enabling countries to specialize based on comparative advantage, trade made goods more affordable and widely available. Now, that landscape is shifting. The Trump administration’s tariff policies signal a significant turn in global trade strategy, with far-reaching implications for how countries engage in commerce moving forward. 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See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Foreign Direct Investment into the U.S. 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. Foreign direct investment flows have steadily climbed in recent years, fueled by the expansion of multinational companies. A growing share of that capital is now concentrated in a small number of economies, including the United States. This graphic visualizes foreign direct investment (FDI) into the U.S. by country or region of origin in 2023. Data comes from Citigroup. Which Countries are Investing in the U.S? Below, we show 2023 FDI inflows into the U.S. by country or region. RegionShare of foreign direct investment to the U.S. (2023)FDI in billions USD (2023) European Union44.9%139.6 Japan12.8%39.8 Other emerging markets12.8%39.8 Canada12.5%38.9 United Kingdom11.7%36.4 Other developed markets2.1%6.5 British Carribean1.8%5.6 South Korea1.4%4.4 The U.S. attracted $311 billion in foreign direct investment in 2023, making it the top global recipient by far. According to Citi, the U.S. saw a growth of 13% between 2023 and 2024 while most other regions saw declines. The U.S. also recorded the highest growth in greenfield projects, including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s $65 billion investment into constructing a new chip plant with three fabs in Arizona. The European Union accounted for the largest share of FDI into the U.S. at $140 billion, or 45% of the total. European companies like Volkswagen have long invested heavily into the U.S., including Volkswagen’s recent investment of around $800 million to electrify its Tennessee assembly plant. Japan, Canada, and the United Kingdom were also major investors, each contributing over $35 billion in FDI. The U.S. has consistently ranked among the top recipients of global FDI in the past decade alongside China. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn about the global FDI landscape, check out this graphic that visualizes the decline of FDI into China.

Published 3 hours ago on June 16, 2025 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by BHP Visualized: The Surge in Global Potash Demand Global demand for potash—the potassium-rich fertilizer—is projected to grow by around 70% by 2050. Behind this surge is a story of shifting diets, population growth, and potash’s vital role in feeding the world. This visualization, created in partnership with BHP, shows the increase in potash demand and its causes from 2021 to 2050. The Forces Behind Rising Demand In 2021, global potash demand stood at 71.6 million tonnes (Mt). Fast forward to 2050, and that number is expected to reach 118 Mt. What’s driving this significant jump? Several key factors are fueling the projected rise in potash use: Population Growth: As the global population heads toward 10 billion, the demand for more food—and, by extension, more fertilizers—rises in parallel. Improved Living Standards: As economies develop, diets shift toward more nutrient-rich and calorie-dense foods, requiring more intensive farming practices. Better Application Techniques: Advances in fertilizer application methods are increasing potash uptake efficiency across various crop types. At the same time, some forces are expected to offset demand: Recycled potash: More effective recycling and reuse of potash from crop residues and waste streams is expected to lessen the need for virgin supply. Other Factors: These include changes in agricultural practices, efficiency gains, and alternative nutrient solutions. The Role of Potash in Global Food Security Potash is a naturally occurring mineral containing potassium, one of the three essential nutrients required for plant growth. It’s primarily used as a fertilizer to improve crop yields, strengthen root systems, and enhance plants’ resistance to drought and disease. As global food demand increases, potash becomes even more critical for maximizing agricultural productivity. Its ability to boost crops’ quantity and quality makes it a cornerstone of modern agriculture and a key player in ensuring global food security. Get more insights from a World Leading Commodity Producer Subscribe Here Related Topics: #agriculture #population growth #population #potash #bhp #potash demand Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Visualized: The Surge in Global Potash Demand"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/bhp01-visualized-the-surge-in-global-potash-demand/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-178385"; More from BHP Agriculture4 months ago Population Growth, Crop Production, and Fertilizer Use Since 1960 Since 1960, potash demand has outpaced both population growth and crop production. Mining7 months ago Charted: Major Copper Discoveries Since 1900 Copper discoveries are becoming increasingly rare and often found deeper underground. Mining9 months ago Chart: Global Copper Demand (2021-2050P) Copper demand globally is estimated to rise by 70% from 2021 to 2050. What are the main sources of this increase in demand? Mining11 months ago China’s Steel Demand Through Time China’s steel demand remains robust, but the breakdown on a sectoral level has shifted since 2010. Which sectors are driving steel consumption? Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join the 375,000+ subscribers who receive our daily email *Sign Up

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Population Projections: The World’s Top Countries by 2100 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 India’s population will peak sometime in the 2060s, while others will continue to grow steadily all the way to the end of the century. China’s population is expected to drop off dramatically due to economic trends and the lasting effects of its one-child policy. By the end of this century, global demographics could look dramatically different than they do today. While some countries will be growing, others will be in the midst of long-term declines. Using the latest data from the UN’s 2024 World Population Prospects, this infographic visualizes how the world’s most populous countries are expected to change by 2100. Animated Chart: Population Projections to 2100 This graphic is also animated! Check out the video below to see how these demographic shifts will play out over time. Data & Discussion The data we used to create this graphic is listed in the table below. According to these projections, India will be the most populous country in 2100, followed by China, Pakistan, and Nigeria. Data in millions YearIndia China Pakistan Nigeria DRC U.S. Ethiopia Indonesia 1950342.6539.235.536.912.2153.117.568.1 1951350.0548.936.237.612.4155.317.869.5 1952357.8558.637.038.412.7157.618.271.1 1953366.0571.637.839.112.9160.018.572.7 1954374.2583.538.739.813.2162.418.974.4 1955383.1596.839.640.613.5164.919.276.3 1956392.3610.340.641.313.8167.519.678.3 1957401.7622.841.642.114.1170.120.080.3 1958410.8637.942.742.914.4172.820.382.5 1959420.8650.543.943.714.7175.620.684.7 1960430.8654.945.144.615.1178.721.187.1 1961441.2654.746.345.515.5181.821.689.5 1962451.9656.947.546.515.9185.122.292.1 1963462.6673.348.847.516.3188.322.894.7 1964473.7695.850.148.516.7191.323.497.4 1965484.8713.851.549.517.2194.324.0100.3 1966495.5733.052.950.617.7197.024.6102.5 1967506.0751.854.451.718.2199.525.3105.1 1968517.2770.356.052.818.7201.926.0107.9 1969528.2791.757.654.019.3204.126.7111.0 1970539.5812.659.355.219.9206.527.4114.1 1971552.2834.161.056.520.4209.128.2117.2 1972564.0854.162.757.921.0211.729.0120.4 1973577.0873.364.559.321.5214.029.8123.7 1974590.0891.966.460.822.1216.030.6126.9 1975604.1908.768.462.522.7218.131.3130.2 1976618.5923.570.564.323.3220.232.1133.5 1977633.2937.372.766.223.9222.233.0136.8 1978648.4949.875.168.324.5224.333.4140.2 1979663.1962.577.570.425.5226.534.1143.7 1980679.2976.180.572.626.3228.734.4147.2 1981695.5990.284.174.927.1231.034.5150.7 1982711.91005.287.577.227.9233.436.1154.3 1983728.71022.090.779.528.8235.837.3157.8 1984746.01036.293.881.329.7238.238.2161.5 1985763.71051.596.683.730.8240.539.3165.0 1986781.61068.199.986.131.8242.940.4168.5 1987799.81086.4103.388.432.8245.141.7171.8 1988818.11106.0106.990.833.8247.343.3175.2 1989836.61124.4110.593.334.9249.545.0178.5 1990855.51143.5114.295.836.0251.846.7181.9 1991874.51163.6118.298.437.3254.948.5185.1 1992893.41177.9122.0101.038.5258.050.9188.4 1993912.51191.2125.1103.739.9261.252.8191.7 1994931.71203.4128.9106.541.4264.154.6194.9 1995950.61214.6132.6109.443.9266.956.6198.2 1996970.01225.7136.6112.345.0269.558.5201.5 1997989.41236.2140.5115.245.6272.260.4204.9 19981008.91246.1144.5118.346.5274.862.4208.2 19991028.41255.6148.5121.448.1277.564.4211.5 20001048.01264.7152.6124.749.7280.166.4214.6 20011067.81274.4157.1128.151.3282.968.4217.6 20021088.01283.0161.4131.652.9285.770.5220.6 20031107.21290.7165.0135.354.6288.572.7223.6 20041126.41298.3169.2139.156.1291.374.9226.5 20051145.61305.9173.4143.057.9294.277.2229.3 20061163.71314.2177.5147.059.7297.279.5232.4 20071182.01321.9181.9151.161.5300.381.9235.5 20081199.31329.7187.1155.463.4303.484.3238.6 20091216.51338.0191.9159.865.4306.586.8241.7 20101234.51347.1196.9164.367.5309.589.2244.8 20111252.51356.0201.6169.069.7312.691.8247.9 20121270.01364.5205.9173.872.0315.694.5251.1 20131287.41374.6209.4178.674.5318.697.1254.3 20141304.31383.4212.7183.577.1321.699.8257.4 20151320.21392.5215.8188.379.7324.6102.5260.4 20161335.81399.8218.8193.082.4327.6105.3263.2 20171352.11408.3221.5197.985.6330.7108.2266.0 20181367.21416.4225.0202.688.6333.7111.2268.7 20191382.11421.6228.8207.291.5336.4114.2271.2 20201396.01425.4232.8211.794.4339.1117.3273.7 20211409.31426.8237.2216.397.6339.7120.5275.9 20221419.11426.1241.7220.8100.7340.6123.7277.6 20231431.71424.3245.7225.5104.1342.5127.0280.0 20241444.41420.9249.3230.3107.5344.5130.4282.4 20251457.41417.7253.2235.1111.0346.4133.8284.6 20261470.31414.5257.2240.0114.6348.2137.2286.8 20271483.01411.4261.4244.9118.3349.9140.6289.0 20281495.41408.0265.7249.9122.0351.6144.1291.0 20291507.51404.3270.1254.8125.8353.2147.6293.0 20301519.41400.3274.6259.9129.6354.9151.1294.9 20311530.91396.0279.2264.9133.5356.4154.6296.8 20321542.21391.5283.9269.9137.4358.0158.1298.6 20331553.11386.6288.6275.0141.4359.5161.7300.4 20341563.61381.5293.4280.1145.4361.0165.2302.1 20351573.81376.2298.2285.2149.5362.6168.8303.8 20361583.61370.6303.1290.2153.6364.0172.3305.4 20371593.01364.8307.9295.3157.8365.4175.9306.9 20381602.01358.8312.8300.3161.9366.9179.4308.4 20391610.61352.6317.7305.3166.2368.2183.0309.8 20401618.71346.2322.5310.2170.4369.6186.6311.2 20411626.51339.5327.3315.2174.8370.9190.3312.4 20421633.81332.5332.2320.0179.1372.1193.9313.6 20431640.71325.3336.9324.9183.6373.3197.5314.8 20441647.11317.9341.7329.6188.0374.5201.2315.8 20451653.21310.2346.5334.3192.6375.6204.8316.8 20461658.91302.1351.2339.0197.2376.6208.5317.7 20471664.21293.6355.9343.6201.8377.6212.2318.5 20481669.11284.7360.5348.1206.4378.6215.9319.2 20491673.61275.3365.1352.6211.1379.5219.5319.9 20501677.71265.5369.6357.0215.9380.4223.2320.5 20511681.51255.1374.1361.4220.6381.3226.8321.0 20521685.01244.3378.6365.7225.4382.1230.5321.4 20531688.11232.9383.0369.9230.2383.0234.2321.7 20541690.91221.0387.3374.1235.1383.8237.8322.0 20551693.31208.7391.6378.2239.9384.5241.3322.3 20561695.41196.0395.9382.3244.8385.3244.9322.4 20571697.21182.9400.1386.3249.6386.0248.5322.5 20581698.71169.5404.3390.2254.5386.8252.0322.6 20591699.81155.9408.4394.1259.4387.7255.4322.6 20601700.71142.1412.4397.9264.2388.5259.0322.6 20611701.21128.2416.4401.7269.1389.3262.5322.5 20621701.41114.2420.4405.3274.0390.2265.9322.4 20631701.21100.2424.3409.0278.8391.1269.3322.2 20641700.71086.3428.1412.5283.6392.0272.7322.0 20651699.91072.5431.8416.0288.4392.9276.1321.8 20661698.71058.8435.5419.4293.2393.8279.3321.6 20671697.21045.2439.1422.6297.9394.8282.6321.3 20681695.41031.7442.7425.9302.7395.8285.9321.0 20691693.21018.5446.2429.0307.4396.7289.1320.6 20701690.61005.3449.6432.0312.1397.7292.2320.2 20711687.8992.3452.9434.9316.7398.7295.3319.9 20721684.6979.3456.1437.8321.3399.7298.4319.4 20731681.0966.5459.2440.5325.9400.6301.5319.0 20741677.2953.6462.3443.2330.4401.5304.5318.5 20751673.1940.9465.2445.7334.9402.4307.6318.0 20761668.6928.1468.1448.2339.4403.4310.6317.4 20771664.0915.3470.9450.5343.8404.3313.5316.8 20781659.0902.5473.6452.8348.2405.1316.4316.2 20791653.8889.6476.1454.9352.5405.9319.2315.6 20801648.4876.7478.5457.0356.8406.7321.9314.9 20811642.7863.8480.9458.9361.0407.5324.6314.2 20821636.8850.9483.2460.7365.2408.3327.2313.5 20831630.8838.0485.5462.4369.4409.0329.9312.7 20841624.5825.2487.6464.0373.5409.8332.4311.9 20851618.1812.4489.6465.5377.5410.5334.9311.1 20861611.5799.8491.5466.9381.5411.2337.4310.2 20871604.8787.3493.4468.2385.4411.9339.8309.4 20881598.0775.0495.1469.4389.2412.6342.1308.5 20891591.0762.8496.8470.4393.0413.4344.4307.5 20901583.9750.8498.4471.4396.7414.1346.5306.6 20911576.7739.0499.9472.3400.3414.8348.8305.6 20921569.4727.4501.4473.1403.8415.6350.9304.6 20931562.1715.9502.9473.9407.3416.3353.0303.6 20941554.6704.5504.2474.5410.7417.0355.0302.6 20951547.1693.3505.5475.0414.0417.8357.0301.5 20961539.6682.2506.7475.5417.2418.5359.0300.5 20971532.0671.2507.8475.9420.3419.1361.0299.4 20981524.4660.2508.8476.2423.4419.8362.9298.3 20991516.8649.4509.7476.5426.4420.4364.7297.2 21001509.1638.7510.6476.7429.3421.0366.4296.1 India Population Projections India recently overtook China to become the world’s most populous country, and it’s projected to continue growing until 2062, peaking at 1.7 billion people. Birth rates in the country have actually been declining since the 1960s, but are currently at a relatively high 2 births per woman. China Population Projections China held the title of the world’s most populous country for many decades, but is now shrinking due to its rapidly aging population and falling fertility rates. Based on these projections, China’s population will be 639 million in 2100, which is 788 million lower from its 2021 peak. U.S. Population Projections The U.S. is currently the world’s third biggest country, but is expected to fall to sixth place by 2100. Unlike many other developed countries, however, the U.S. should keep growing throughout this century. Most of this growth will be due to immigration, rather than new births, as fertility rates in the U.S. are already below the replacement level. Learn More on the Voronoi App  If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Aging Population on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Top Global Tech Talent Hubs 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. The global tech talent landscape is becoming increasingly decentralized as fast-growing hubs across Asia, Europe, and beyond rival traditional strongholds like Silicon Valley in size. This map shows the top global tech talent hubs in the world by number of tech workers as of the year 2023. Data comes from CBRE Consulting’s Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2025. Powerhouse markets are defined as major urban centers with large tech talent pools, mature tech ecosystems, stable regulatory environments, access to capital, and the ability to attract tech entrepreneurs and talent from around the world. Which Cities Have the Most Tech Workers? Below, we show the top global tech talent hubs by number of tech talent workers. MarketCountryRegionTech Talent Workforce Beijing Mainland ChinaAsia-Pacific500,000+ Bengaluru IndiaAsia-Pacific500,000+ Shanghai Mainland ChinaAsia-Pacific500,000+ Tokyo JapanAsia-Pacific500,000+ Delhi-Gurugram IndiaAsia-Pacific500,000+ Hyderabad IndiaAsia-Pacific500,000+ Mumbai IndiaAsia-Pacific500,000+ Shenzhen Mainland ChinaAsia-Pacific500,000+ Guangzhou Mainland ChinaAsia-Pacific300,000-500,000 London U.K.Europe300,000-500,000 New York Metro U.S.North America300,000-500,000 Paris FranceEurope300,000-500,000 S.F. Bay Area U.S.North America300,000-500,000 Toronto CanadaNorth America300,000-500,000 Singapore SingaporeAsia-Pacific200,000-300,000 Dallas-Ft. Worth U.S.North America200,000-300,000 L.A.-Orange County U.S.North America200,000-300,000 Madrid SpainEurope200,000-300,000 Manila PhilippinesAsia-Pacific200,000-300,000 Mexico City MexicoLatin America200,000-300,000 Sao Paulo BrazilLatin America200,000-300,000 Sydney AustraliaAsia-Pacific200,000-300,000 Washington, D.C. U.S.North America200,000-300,000 Boston U.S.North America150,000-200,000 Seattle U.S.North America150,000-200,000 Chicago U.S.North America150,000-200,000 Melbourne AustraliaAsia-Pacific150,000-200,000 Montreal CanadaNorth America150,000-200,000 Santiago ChileLatin America150,000-200,000 Seoul South KoreaAsia-Pacific150,000-200,000 New Taipei City TaiwanAsia-Pacific150,000-200,000 Amsterdam NetherlandsEurope100,000-150,000 Atlanta U.S.North America100,000-150,000 Barcelona SpainEurope100,000-150,000 Berlin GermanyEurope100,000-150,000 Bogota ColombiaLatin America100,000-150,000 Bucharest RomaniaEurope100,000-150,000 Buenos Aires ArgentinaLatin America100,000-150,000 Denver U.S.North America100,000-150,000 Dublin IrelandEurope100,000-150,000 Hong Kong Hong KongAsia-Pacific100,000-150,000 Milan ItalyEurope100,000-150,000 Munich GermanyEurope100,000-150,000 Philadelphia U.S.North America100,000-150,000 Phoenix U.S.North America100,000-150,000 Stockholm SwedenEurope100,000-150,000 Vancouver CanadaNorth America100,000-150,000 Warsaw PolandEurope100,000-150,000 The Asia-Pacific region is challenging the United States’ long-standing dominance in tech talent. In 2023, all eight markets with 500,000 or more tech talent workers were located in Asia, specifically in India, China, and Japan. The biggest Asian tech talent hubs are home to some of the world’s most influential tech companies, including the world’s most valuable unicorn ByteDance (Beijing), Infosys (Bengaluru), Alibaba (Shanghai), Sony (Tokyo), and Tencent (Shenzhen)–one of the most valuable companies in the world. The San Francisco Bay Area, home to Silicon Valley, was among the top powerhouse markets from this year’s report and the largest tech talent hub in North America. Powerhouse markets were mostly found in Asia and North America, with Paris, France being the only European powerhouse market. Paris is home to multinational IT consulting company Capgemini and an up-and-coming generative AI startup, Mistral AI. Across all regions, demand for skilled workers in AI, software development and data engineering is driving growth in both established and emerging markets. The Asia-Pacific region had the most tech talent hubs overall at 16, followed by North America at 15. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn about significant hubs for research and innoation, check out this graphic that visualizes the world’s top 50 science and technology (S&T) clusters in 2024.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: The Economic Value of the Arctic 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 A 2017 study from Tanya O’Garra estimated that the Arctic provides approximately $281 billion per year (2016 USD) from its various resources Climate regulation (e.g. carbon storage) is by far the Arctic’s most valuable asset The Arctic is gaining global attention as melting ice unlocks access to vast natural resources. From “ecosystem services” like climate regulation to lucrative mineral and oil reserves, this chilly region’s economic value is surprisingly large. In this graphic, we break down the Arctic’s annual economic value based on the results of a 2017 study from Tanya O’Garra titled Economic Value of Ecosystem Services, Minerals, and Oil in a Melting Arctic. Data and Methodology The economic values of various Arctic resources were estimated using a combination of biophysical data and economic valuation techniques. CategoryAnnual Value (2016 $B) Food$1.5 Oil & Minerals$19.9 Hunting & Tourism$1.01 Climate Regulation$216.6 Cultural Value$41.6 For climate regulation, the study assessed the Arctic’s role in carbon sequestration and its impact on global climate systems, assigning value based on the cost of carbon emissions and the benefits of climate stabilization. Cultural values were evaluated through contingent valuation methods, which estimate individuals’ willingness to pay for the preservation of cultural and spiritual benefits associated with the Arctic environment. The valuation of oil and minerals involved analyzing market prices, extraction costs, and the quantity of known reserves. Given the large variation in production costs for mining, it was assumed that 50% of mining revenue comprises costs. Climate Change’s Impact on Economic Value Global warming is expected to have varied effects on the Arctic’s economic value. For example, retreating sea-ice could open up new shipping routes, fishing grounds, and areas for mineral exploration. On the flipside, increased resource extraction from the Arctic could also lead to more environmental disasters (e.g. pipeline leaks) and pollution. Geopolitical competition is also ramping up in the region, as major economic powers like China, Russia, and the U.S. seek to secure shipping routes and resource access. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed this post, check out Countries With the Most Freshwater Resources on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: Working Hours Needed to Exit Poverty in OECD Countries 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 On average across OECD countries, a single low-wage worker (with no children) needs to work 21 hours per week to rise above the poverty line Slovenia requires 35 weekly working hours to escape poverty, more than any other OECD nation Türkiye requires just 9 weekly working hours to rise above the poverty line In any given country, real wages, employment conditions, and economic opportunity often influence how easily people can overcome poverty. Hence, rising above the poverty line requires a lot more work in some nations than in others, even between OECD countries. This infographic uses data from the OECD to shows the weekly working hours a single person (with no children) needs to work to rise above the poverty line in 35 OECD countries, assuming they earn 67% of the national average wage. How Much Work Does It Take to Escape Poverty? The poverty line is calculated as 50% of the country’s median disposable income. On average across OECD countries, a single individual with below-average income needs to work 21 hours per week to cross the poverty threshold. However, there are stark differences between the countries at the higher and lower ends of the spectrum, as shown in the table below: CountryWeekly Working Hours to Exit Poverty Slovenia 35 Czechia 28 New Zealand 27 United States 26 Denmark 26 Poland 25 Estonia 25 Latvia 25 Sweden 24 Luxembourg 24 Slovak Republic 24 Norway 24 Spain 22 South Korea 22 Switzerland 22 Portugal 22 OECD average21 Germany 21 Canada 21 Austria 21 Iceland 21 Hungary 21 Australia 21 Lithuania 19 Italy 19 Finland 19 Israel 18 France 18 Netherlands 18 Ireland 18 Japan 16 Greece 16 Belgium 16 United Kingdom 14 Türkiye 9 Slovenia stands out, requiring 35 weekly working hours—nearly the equivalent of a full-time job—just to move past the poverty line. Close behind are Czechia, New Zealand, the United States, and Denmark, each requiring between 26 and 28 hours per week to exit poverty. Several developed nations are clustered around the OECD average of 21 hours, including Australia, Canada, South Korea, and European countries like Germany and Portugal. Meanwhile, many countries require less than a typical part-time job’s worth of work (20 hours per week) to lift a low-income worker above poverty. Türkiye notably requires just 9 weekly working hours to rise above the poverty line. This indicates that the country’s median disposable income is relatively low, with a few hours per week enough to cross the poverty line at lower-than-average wages. Other countries requiring low working hours to exit poverty include the United Kingdom at 14 weekly hours, followed by Belgium, Greece, and Japan at 16 hours each. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this infographic on Home Affordability in OECD Countries on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Land Subsidence Across U.S. Cities 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. Across the U.S., major urban centers are experiencing significant land subsidence, a.k.a the sinking of land. This map visualizes the average vertical land movement within 28 of the largest U.S. cities from 2015 to 2021, measured in milimeters per year. Data comes from a 2025 Nature Cities study titled “Land subsidence risk to infrastructure in US metropolises” by Ohenhen, Zhai, Lucy, et al. Which U.S. City is Sinking the Most? Below, we show the average vertical land movement within 28 of the largest U.S. cities from 2015 to 2021, measured in millimeters per year. CityStateVertical land movement (mm/year) HoustonTexas-5.216 Fort WorthTexas-4.366 DallasTexas-3.846 New YorkNew York-2.430 ChicagoIllinois-2.323 ColumbusOhio-1.934 SeattleWashington-1.847 DetroitMichigan-1.726 DenverColorado-1.714 CharlotteNorth Carolina-1.507 IndianapolisIndiana-1.423 WashingtonDistrict of Columbia-1.283 Oklahoma CityOklahoma-1.283 NashvilleTennessee-1.133 San AntonioTexas-1.099 San DiegoCalifornia-1.076 PortlandOregon-0.922 San FranciscoCalifornia-0.857 PhoenixArizona-0.846 Las VegasNevada-0.841 AustinTexas-0.792 El PasoTexas-0.754 PhiladelphiaPennsylvania-0.735 Los AngelesCalifornia-0.729 BostonMassachusetts-0.478 MemphisTennessee0.006 San JoseCalifornia0.219 JacksonvilleFlorida0.452 A recent study found that 25 of the 28 largest U.S. metropolitan areas are sinking each year, with cities in Texas experiencing some of the most severe land subsidence. Out of the cities studied, Houston was the city experiencing the most drastic subsidence, sinking 5.216 milimeters per year on average. This gradual sinking can worsen the impacts of sea-level rise, increase flood risk, and place additional stress on urban infrastructure, particularly in densely developed areas. The primary cause of this subsidence is groundwater extraction, though other contributing factors include the weight of urban development, oil and gas extraction, and glacial isostatic adjustment—a slow shift in the Earth’s surface due to the long-term melting of ancient ice sheets. The study authors estimate that a total land area of 17,900 sq. km. is sinking across these 28 cities. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn about sinking cities, check out this graphic by Planet Anomaly that visualizes the fastest-sinking coastal cities.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Biggest Subreddits 2025 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. Popular social news aggregation and discussion forum platform Reddit hosts hundreds of thousands of active communities, or subreddits. Which ones have the most members? This chart ranks the 15 largest communities on Reddit based on number of members as of May 2025. Data comes from Reddit. What are the Largest Communities on Reddit? Below, we show the 15 largest subreddits on Reddit as of May 2025. RankSubredditMembers (M) 1r/funny67 2r/AskReddit55 3r/gaming47 4r/worldnews46 5r/todayilearned41 6r/Music38 7r/aww38 8r/movies36 9r/memes35 10r/Showerthoughts34 11r/science34 12r/pics33 13r/Jokes30 14r/news30 15r/space28 Subreddit r/funny, created in January 2005, takes the crown as the largest community on Reddit with 67 million members, approximately the population of France. Humor-related subreddits like r/funny, r/memes, and r/Jokes are some of the most popular communities on Reddit. General interest, curiosity-driven subreddits are also some of the most popular, including r/AskReddit, r/TodayILearned, and r/ShowerThoughts, while broad-based entertainment communities lik r/gaming, r/Music, r/movies also have significant membership. Reddit is the sixth-most visited website in the world, totaling 6 billion monthly visits as of November 2024. It is also among the top websites in the world by daily searches, totaling around 900 million. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn about Reddit’s history, check out this graphic by Chartr that visualizes the rise of Google searches for Reddit.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Countries With the Largest Declines in Freedom (2014-2024) 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 Nicaragua tops the list, where the Ortega regime has shuttered over 57 media outlets, violently suppressed protests, and removed presidential term limits. In Tunisia, President Kaïs Saïed has eroded judicial independence and intensified repression of political opponents—leaving the country on the verge of economic collapse. El Salvador also ranks among the top three, as President Nayib Bukele faces criticism for mass arrests and corruption. Over the past decade, freedom has sharply declined in many countries. Authoritarian leaders have expanded their power by rewriting constitutions, silencing the media, and suppressing opposition. As democratic institutions erode, waves of protest have erupted—often met with brutal crackdowns across several global regions. This graphic shows the nations with the sharpest drop in democratic freedoms since 2014, based on analysis from Freedom House. Democratic Freedoms in Retreat Here are the top 20 countries in the world where freedom has fallen the most based on 25 indicators across civil liberties and political rights: CountryStatusDecline in Score 2014-20242024 Score NicaraguaNot Free-4014 TunisiaPartly Free-3544 El SalvadorPartly Free-2847 TanzaniaNot Free-2835 NigerNot Free-2630 Hong KongPartly Free-2540 SerbiaPartly Free-2456 TürkiyeNot Free-2233 VenezuelaNot Free-2213 BeninPartly Free-2160 Burkina FasoNot Free-2025 MaliNot Free-2024 AfghanistanNot Free-186 MyanmarNot Free-187 BurundiNot Free-1715 Notably, Nicaragua has seen democratic freedoms backslide as autocratic leader Daniel Ortega has overhauled the constitution. In particular, Ortega enabled his wife, Rosaria Murillo, to become co-president under law. Meanwhile, Ortega can now prosecute media that oppose his views. Even more strikingly, any resident who is considered a traitor can have their citizenship revoked. Following Nicaragua are Tunisia and El Salvador, each which have seen considerable declines in civil liberties. With 1,700 prisoners per 100,000 population, El Salvador has the highest incarceration rate in the world. Serbia and Türkiye stand as the top two in Europe, with Serbia seeing protests, rigged elections, and the arrest of activists in a deteriorating political climate. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic from a global perspective, check out this graphic on law and order around the world.

Published 8 hours ago on June 13, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Tema ETFs Visualized: Reshoring Investments in the U.S. Have Surged to $1.7T Reshoring began with supply chain disruptions and sluggish job growth—now it’s gaining momentum with the White House. This graphic, created in partnership with Tema ETFs, provides visual context to the surge in U.S. reshoring projects over the last two years, using data from Eaton. Bringing Back “Made in America” For decades, “Made in America” seemed like a fading trend—until the COVID-19 pandemic put U.S. manufacturing back in the spotlight. As global supply chains buckled and countries adopted more protectionist policies, a powerful new catalyst for U.S. manufacturing emerged. Suddenly, companies began bringing production back home in a bid for greater resilience and control. YearReshoring megaprojects, cumulative ($ billions) Q1 2023600 Q2 2023686 Q3 2023859 Q4 2023933 Q1 20241,200 Q2 20241,400 Q3 20241,600 Q4 20241,700 The shift has been striking. In 2023, U.S. reshoring announcements totaled $933 billion. By the end of 2024, that figure had surged to $1.7 trillion. The Companies Leading the Movement There’s been no shortage of major companies making reshoring announcements, pledging to bring more jobs and investment with them in the process. Some notable ones include:  Apple ($500 billion) X’s Stargate program ($500 billion) TSMC ($100 billion) Johnson & Johnson ($55 billion) Eli Lilly ($27 billion) Hyundai ($6 billion) A New Era Investing in reshoring companies presents a timely and strategic opportunity. While the pandemic and a resurgence of protectionist policies—especially during the Trump era—have accelerated the trend, reshoring is shaping up to be a long-term solution to America’s sluggish economic and job growth. 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See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How Major Asset Classes Have Performed Since 2020 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Bitcoin climbed 301% in 2020 as investors flocked to it as an inflation hedge and institutional adoption grew Gold surged in 2024 as falling interest rates and persistent geopolitical uncertainty boosted demand for safe-haven assets Over the past five years, asset classes have experienced significant shifts, influenced by global events and economic policies. This infographic illustrates the annual performance of major asset classes from 2020 to 2024, highlighting the volatility and resilience across different assets during this period. Data & Discussion The data, sourced from Bilello.blog, provides a comprehensive overview of annual returns for various asset classes between 2020 and 2024. ETF Asset Class 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 GLD Gold 24.8% -4.2% -0.8% 12.7% 26.7% EFA EAFE Stocks 7.6% 11.5% -14.4% 18.4% 3.5% N/A Bitcoin ($BTC) 301% 66% -65% 156% 121% VWO EM Stocks 15.2% 1.3% -18% 9.3% 10.6% EMB EM Bonds (USD) 5.5% -2.2% -18.6% 10.6% 5.5% HYG High Yield Bonds 4.5% 3.8% -11% 11.5% 8% BND US Total Bond Market 7.7% -1.9% -13.1% 5.7% 1.4% BIL US Cash 0.4% 0.1% 1.4% 4.9% 5.2% LQD Investment Grade Bonds 11% -1.8% -17.9% 4.9% 0.9% QQQ US Nasdaq 100 48.6% 27.4% -32.6% 54.9% 25.6% DBC Commodities -7.8% 41.4% 19.3% -6.2% 2.2% SPY US Large Caps 18.4% 28.7% -18.2% 26.2% 24.9% VNQ US REITs -4.7% 40.5% -26.2% 11.8% 4.8% TLT Long Duration Treasuries 18.2% -4.6% -31.2% 2.8% -8.1% Bitcoin’s Volatility and Growth Bitcoin experienced a remarkable surge of 301% in 2020, driven by rising investor interest in cryptocurrencies. Despite a significant drop of 65% in 2022, it rebounded with gains of 156% in 2023 and 121% in 2024, showcasing its unprecedented volatility and return potential. Gold’s Resilience Amid Uncertainty Gold demonstrated resilience, particularly in 2024, with a 26.7% increase, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid falling interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Its performance highlights gold’s traditional role as a store of value during periods of economic instability and market volatility. U.S. Equities US equities, represented by the S&P 500 (SPY), showed strong performance in 2021 and 2023, with gains of 28.7% and 26.2% respectively. However, 2022 saw a significant decline of 18.2%, setting a record for the biggest annual drop since 2008. 2025 has been another rocky year so far due to escalating tariff threats. When focusing on the first 73 trading days of a year, 2025 is the S&P 500’s fifth worst year in history. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out this visual breakdown of global market capitalization on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.