See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Best Reputations 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 Reputation Lab surveyed citizens of G7 countries to find out which nations have the best international reputation in 2025. Iraq, Iran, and Russia ranked at the bottom, while the U.S. saw the biggest decline from 2024, falling 18 spots to 48th. Which countries have the best international standing? To find out, we visualized a survey from Reputation Lab that ranks the world’s 60 leading economies by their reputations. Countries with stronger reputations may attract more foreign investment, tourists, or respect in international institutions. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from Reputation Lab’s RepCore Nations 2025 study. They asked citizens across the G7 (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K., and the U.S.) to rate other nations on reputational factors such as trust, admiration, respect, and overall image. 2025 RankCountryChange in rank from 2024 1 Switzerland0 2 Canada+2 3 Norway-1 4 Sweden-1 5 Finland+2 6 Denmark-1 7 New Zealand-1 8 Japan+4 9 Netherlands+1 10 Ireland-1 11 Australia-3 12 Austria-1 13 Italy+1 14 Spain0 15 Portugal+1 16 Greece+1 17 Belgium-2 18 UK0 19 Singapore0 20 Germany+1 21 France-1 22 Taiwan0 23 Poland+1 24 Thailand0 25 Czech Republic-3 26 Ukraine+2 27 Peru+4 28 Brazil+1 29 Malaysia-3 30 Morocco+3 31 South Korea-6 32 Hungary+3 33 Philippines-1 34 Indonesia-7 35 Chile-1 36 Egypt+2 37 Vietnam0 38 Argentina-2 39 Mexico+2 40 UAE-1 41 Romania0 42 South Africa-2 43 Turkey+1 44 Qatar+4 45 India-2 46 Algeria+5 47 Kuwait0 48 U.S.-18 49 Kazakhstan+1 50 Colombia-1 51 Ethiopia-4 52 Nigeria0 53 Saudi Arabia+2 54 Bangladesh-4 55 Israel-1 56 Pakistan0 57 China0 58 Iraq+1 59 Iran-1 60 Russia0 Switzerland and Canada Lead Global Reputation Switzerland retained its top spot in the survey, admired for its neutrality, governance, and quality of life. Since 1815, Switzerland has not participated as a combatant in a foreign war among states. Its officially recognized policy of permanent neutrality, established at the Congress of Vienna, has guided Swiss foreign policy for over two centuries. Meanwhile, Canada climbed two spots from 2024 to claim second place, reinforcing its long-standing reputation for inclusivity and diplomacy. Nordic countries also rank highly, with Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark all landing in the top six. These nations benefit from a global image of stability, transparency, and environmental leadership. America’s Reputation Takes a Hit The U.S. experienced the largest change in rank from 2024, falling 18 spots to 48th. Tariff threats and shifting attitudes towards NATO are likely reasons for the decline, and may be fostering skepticism towards U.S. politics and international engagement. Flashback: A survey from Statista conducted in November 2024 found that countries had very mixed feelings towards a second Trump presidency. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Billionaire Politicians on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Most Nobel Prizes 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 Nobel Prize is an international award for outstanding achievements in science, literature, and peace, given annually since 1901. Among the long list of U.S. laureates are Martin Luther King Jr. (for his fight against racial segregation and injustice) and Ernest Hemingway (for his impactful work in literature). The Nobel Prize is one of the world’s most prestigious honors, recognizing people who have made remarkable contributions to humanity. Established in 1901, the award covers several categories including World Peace, Chemistry, Medicine, and Economics. In this graphic, we’ve ranked the countries with the most Nobel Prizes as of 2025, identifying the hotspots of innovation, science, and social progress. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization was sourced by Wikipedia’s List of Nobel laureates by country. It tracks the total number of Nobel Prizes awarded by nationality. CountryNumber of Nobel Prizes Won U.S.428 UK145 Germany116 France79 Sweden34 Japan33 Russia30 Canada29 Switzerland27 Austria25 Netherlands22 Italy21 Poland19 Hungary16 Israel14 Australia14 Denmark14 Norway14 India13 Belgium11 Ireland11 South Africa11 China8 Spain8 Rest of World (59 countries)119 34% of Nobel Prizes Have Gone to Americans Americans lead by a wide margin, with 428 Nobel Prizes in total. Prominent figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Ernest Hemingway represent the U.S. across peace and literature, while countless scientists have shaped modern medicine and physics. Examples include: Linus Pauling (1954, Chemistry): Honored for discovering how atoms form chemical bonds. He later won a Nobel Peace Prize in 1962 for his activism efforts. Robert F. Curl Jr. (1996, Chemistry): Co-discovered fuellerenes, carbon molecules that open up new frontiers in nanotechnology and materials science Robert J. Lefkowitz (2012, Chemistry): Discovered how cells sense and respond to signals through G-protein-coupled receptors, paving the way for drugs that target diseases like heart disease and asthma. The Global Reach of the Nobel Legacy Although the top 10 countries account for a vast majority of prize winners, laureates have emerged from dozens of other nations. Here are several examples of Nobel Prize winners from around the world: Iceland: Halldór Kiljan Laxness won the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature for his vivid, socially conscious novels that captured the spirit and struggles of Icelandic life. Philippines: Maria Ressa won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for her fight for press freedom and efforts to safeguard democracy through independent journalism in the Philippines. China: Tu Youyou won the 2015 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for discovering artemisinin, a groundbreaking malaria treatment that has saved millions of lives worldwide. Ethiopia: Abiy Ahmed Ali (Prime Minister of Ethiopia) won the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize “for his efforts to achieve peace and international cooperation, and in particular for his decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighboring Eritrea.” Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Countries With the Best Reputations in 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Most and Least Safe Countries Around the World 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 Singapore is the safest country globally, while South Africa falls in last place. Rankings were based on the share of residents who feel safe walking alone at night across 144 countries and over 144,000 survey respondents conducted by Gallup. Despite rising conflict around the world, 73% of people worldwide feel safe walking alone at night in their country. Going further, this marks the highest share in nearly two decades. In 2006, for instance, global perceptions of safety stood at 63%, a figure that has steadily risen over the years. This graphic shows the world’s safest and least safe countries, based on Gallup’s Global Safety Report 2025. The Top 10 Safest and Least Safe Countries Below, we show the global safety rankings, based on the share of residents who feel safe walking home alone at night: Top 10 Most Safe Countries% of Residents Who Feel Safe Walking Home Alone at NightTop 10 Least Safe Countries% of Residents Who Feel Safe Walking Home Alone at Night Singapore98 Chad41 Tajikistan95 Myanmar41 China94 Eswatini40 Oman94 Zimbabwe40 Saudi Arabia93 Chile39 Hong Kong SAR91 Ecuador38 Kuwait91 Liberia37 Norway91 Botswana34 Bahrain90 Lesotho34 UAE90 South Africa33 Singapore has the highest perceptions of safety in the world, supported by low crime rates and a high degree of law and order. In fact, the country achieved one of the highest scores ever recorded, with 98% of the population feeling safe, including 97% of women. By contrast, the U.S. has a 26 percentage point gender gap, with just 58% of women feeling safe by this measure. Interestingly, many countries in Asia and the Middle East rank highly in perceptions of safety, with Tajikistan, China, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE all standing in the top 10. Norway, in eighth, is the only European country on this list. South Africa, meanwhile, ranks as the least safe country in the world. Often, citizens face the risk of robbery or assault, given a highly ineffective policing system and the country’s history of violence. In Latin America, Chile has the lowest perceptions of safety, closely followed by Ecuador. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on America’s most dangerous cities, according to citizens.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Value of a College Degree by U.S. State 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 The average value of a college degree (specifically, a bachelor’s degree) varies widely across the United States, from under $3,000 in Washington, D.C., to nearly $24,000 in California. On average across the country, a bachelor’s degree boosts income by around $13,000. A college degree is often viewed as a lifelong investment, but the financial payoff of education depends heavily not only on what you study, but also on where you live. This map uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau to visualize the value of a bachelor’s degree in each U.S. state, by comparing the median value of earnings of a bachelor’s degree holder to the median earnings of the average worker. Where a Bachelor’s Degree Pays Off Most In 2025, the nationwide median value added by a bachelor’s degree stands at roughly $13,000 per year, but the returns vary dramatically by state. RankStateMedian earningsBachelor's degree added earningsMedian earnings with degree 1California$57,142$23,732$80,874 2Georgia$51,472$19,110$70,582 3New York$57,977$18,783$76,760 4New Jersey$62,394$18,713$81,107 5Texas$51,410$18,084$69,494 6Washington$63,980$17,660$81,640 7Pennsylvania$53,151$17,110$70,261 8Oregon$53,070$16,492$69,562 9Illinois$56,201$16,424$72,625 10Ohio$51,357$16,234$67,591 11Connecticut$62,042$15,837$77,879 12Arizona$51,767$15,699$67,466 13Michigan$50,867$15,630$66,497 14Virginia$60,195$15,380$75,575 15Massachusetts$66,968$14,816$81,784 16North Carolina$50,858$14,312$65,170 17Nevada$48,474$14,308$62,782 18Kansas$51,227$14,307$65,534 19Delaware$51,993$13,680$65,673 20South Carolina$50,063$13,668$63,731 21Colorado$61,975$13,662$75,637 22Maryland$65,664$13,578$79,242 23Minnesota$58,961$13,577$72,538 24Louisiana$46,484$13,433$59,917 25Oklahoma$46,800$13,206$60,006 26Kentucky$47,730$13,124$60,854 27Wisconsin$52,914$12,783$65,697 28Alabama$48,522$12,661$61,183 29Tennessee$50,054$12,600$62,654 30Indiana$50,788$12,579$63,367 31Florida$48,103$12,515$60,618 32Rhode Island$57,276$12,220$69,496 33Alaska$57,273$11,758$69,031 34Missouri$50,341$11,750$62,091 35West Virginia$45,847$11,120$56,967 36New Hampshire$60,588$11,081$71,669 37Arkansas$46,145$11,007$57,152 38Iowa$51,293$10,951$62,244 39Nebraska$51,347$10,674$62,021 40Maine$51,823$10,619$62,442 41Utah$54,701$10,598$65,299 42Mississippi$44,889$10,592$55,481 43Hawaii$52,534$10,435$62,969 44Idaho$50,267$9,931$60,198 45New Mexico$46,407$9,752$56,159 46Montana$48,336$8,121$56,457 47Vermont$54,378$7,571$61,949 48South Dakota$50,954$7,253$58,207 49North Dakota$53,510$7,050$60,560 50Wyoming$50,162$4,051$54,213 51District of Columbia$91,315$2,966$94,281 Graduates in California earn about $23,732 more than the average worker, the highest premium in the country. Other top states include Georgia ($19,110), New York ($18,783), and Texas ($18,084). These states tend to have high concentrations of technology, finance, and professional service jobs, where educational credentials strongly influence pay scales. Where the Degree Gap Is Smallest At the opposite end, some states show little difference in earnings between college graduates and other workers. In Washington, D.C., the average premium for a bachelor’s degree is just $3,000, largely because the city’s high baseline income raises wages across all occupations. In fact, bachelor’s degree holders in D.C. make the most nationwide—over $94,000 per year in median income—and the district also had the highest median household income in America in 2024. Similarly, Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota see premiums under $7,500, reflecting economies with strong blue-collar jobs that do not always require a degree. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Education Affects Earnings in Every State on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Chart: Tracking the Fall of Oil Spills from Tankers 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. Oil‑spills from tankers have fallen by more than 90% since the 1970s. Improved ship design, stricter regulation and better spill‑response infrastructure are major contributors to the decline. The dataset comes from the International Tanker Owners Pollution Federation (ITOPF) and was visualized by Our World in Data. It tracks the quantity of oil spilled from tanker incidents over time. YearQuantity of oil spilled from tankers (global, tonnes)Major Incidents 1970 383000 1971144000 1972313000Sea Star (Gulf of Oman) 1973159000 1974174000 1975352000 1976365000 1977276000 1978393000Amoco Cadiz (Brittany, France) 1979636000Atlantic Empress (Near Trinidad and Tobago) 1980206000 198148000 198212000 1983384000Castillo de Bellver (Near Cape Town, South Africa) 198429000 198585000 198619000 198738000 1988190000 1989164000Exxon Valdez (Prince William Sound, Alaska) 199061000 1991431000ABT Summer (Offshore Angola) 1992167000 1993140000 1994130000 199512000 199680000 199772000 199813000 199928000 200014000 20019000 200266000 200343000 200417000 200515000 200612000 200715000 20082000 20093000 201012000 20112000 20121000 20137000 20145000 20157000 20166000 20177000 2018116000Sanchi (East China Sea) 20191000 20201000 202110000 202215000 20232000 202410000 The table above reveals a dramatic drop in the volume of oil lost from tanker incidents: peaks in the early decades (1970s) have been replaced by far lower levels of spilled oil today. The outliers from earlier decades (with huge single‑events) stand in stark contrast to the much smaller numbers now. Why Oil Spills from Tankers are Much Rarer Several factors have driven and clarified the decline. First, international regulation such as double‑hull requirements for oil tankers, improvements in navigation systems and tougher port state controls have raised the baseline safety of tanker operations. Second, the increasing professionalism of the industry around spill prevention and response means incidents that might have once gone large are caught earlier or mitigated more effectively. Third, better data and transparency now make the remaining risks easier to measure, showing how rare major spills truly are Are We Out of the Woods Yet? While the long‑term trend is strongly downward, recent data suggest a degree of stabilization rather than continued steep decline. In 2024, ITOPF recorded 10 tanker spills of more than seven tonnes, which matches 2023’s total. The message is that the “easy wins” may already be behind us and the next phase is about sustaining performance and preventing the rare but potentially catastrophic events. Learn More on the Voronoi App Check out our related chart: Visualizing Global Oil Trade Flows in 2024 to explore how oil moves through the global system and how spill incidents fit within that larger trade dynamic.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: Long-Term Unemployment in the U.S. (2005–2025) 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 long-term unemployment rate hit 25.7% of all unemployed people in August 2025, rising 4.2 percentage points (about 385,000 people) in one year. This is the highest it’s been since February, 2025. When the metric first breached 25% in 2009, the U.S. was already more than a year into recession, highlighting the measure’s value as an early warning signal. U.S. workers who have been jobless for at least 27 weeks now make up more than a quarter of all unemployed people. The visualization and article track this share—and the headline unemployment rate—every month since 2005, capturing two recessions. The data for this visualization comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Federal Reserve’s FRED database. Unemployment’s Slow Climb Out of Recessions During the Great Recession, the share of long-term unemployed more than doubled in 18 months, topping out at 45.5% in April 2010 even as the headline unemployment rate had already begun to retreat. MonthShare of long-term unemployed (27 weeks or longer)Overall unemployment rate Aug 200518.9%4.9% Sep 200518.9%5.0% Oct 200518.9%5.0% Nov 200518.0%5.0% Dec 200518.7%4.9% Jan 200616.7%4.7% Feb 200618.7%4.8% Mar 200618.6%4.7% Apr 200618.6%4.7% May 200618.9%4.6% Jun 200616.6%4.6% Jul 200618.3%4.7% Aug 200618.3%4.7% Sep 200618.1%4.5% Oct 200615.9%4.4% Nov 200616.4%4.5% Dec 200616.2%4.4% Jan 200716.3%4.6% Feb 200718.0%4.5% Mar 200718.6%4.4% Apr 200717.4%4.5% May 200716.5%4.4% Jun 200716.4%4.6% Jul 200718.3%4.7% Aug 200717.5%4.6% Sep 200717.5%4.7% Oct 200717.7%4.7% Nov 200718.9%4.7% Dec 200717.4%5.0% Jan 200818.5%5.0% Feb 200817.8%4.9% Mar 200816.9%5.1% Apr 200817.7%5.0% May 200818.3%5.4% Jun 200818.2%5.6% Jul 200818.9%5.8% Aug 200819.8%6.1% Sep 200821.3%6.1% Oct 200822.3%6.5% Nov 200821.1%6.8% Dec 200823.1%7.3% Jan 200922.6%7.8% Feb 200923.4%8.3% Mar 200924.2%8.7% Apr 200927.1%9.0% May 200927.0%9.4% Jun 200929.0%9.5% Jul 200934.0%9.5% Aug 200934.3%9.6% Sep 200936.6%9.8% Oct 200936.6%10.0% Nov 200939.3%9.9% Dec 200940.4%9.9% Jan 201041.6%9.8% Feb 201040.5%9.8% Mar 201043.2%9.9% Apr 201045.5%9.9% May 201044.9%9.6% Jun 201044.9%9.4% Jul 201044.9%9.4% Aug 201042.8%9.5% Sep 201042.3%9.5% Oct 201042.6%9.4% Nov 201042.4%9.8% Dec 201044.6%9.3% Jan 201143.8%9.1% Feb 201142.8%9.0% Mar 201144.6%9.0% Apr 201143.0%9.1% May 201144.7%9.0% Jun 201144.6%9.1% Jul 201145.1%9.0% Aug 201143.6%9.0% Sep 201145.2%9.0% Oct 201142.6%8.8% Nov 201143.2%8.6% Dec 201142.7%8.5% Jan 201242.7%8.3% Feb 201241.1%8.3% Mar 201241.3%8.2% Apr 201240.8%8.2% May 201242.7%8.2% Jun 201242.3%8.2% Jul 201241.2%8.2% Aug 201240.4%8.1% Sep 201240.5%7.8% Oct 201240.6%7.8% Nov 201240.2%7.7% Dec 201238.8%7.9% Jan 201337.5%8.0% Feb 201339.2%7.7% Mar 201339.1%7.5% Apr 201337.8%7.6% May 201337.3%7.5% Jun 201337.0%7.5% Jul 201337.6%7.3% Aug 201338.6%7.2% Sep 201336.8%7.2% Oct 201335.9%7.2% Nov 201337.7%6.9% Dec 201337.1%6.7% Jan 201435.3%6.6% Feb 201436.5%6.7% Mar 201435.6%6.7% Apr 201435.6%6.2% May 201434.5%6.3% Jun 201432.9%6.1% Jul 201432.6%6.2% Aug 201431.2%6.1% Sep 201431.7%5.9% Oct 201431.8%5.7% Nov 201431.1%5.8% Dec 201432.0%5.6% Jan 201531.3%5.7% Feb 201530.8%5.5% Mar 201529.8%5.4% Apr 201529.4%5.4% May 201528.6%5.6% Jun 201526.2%5.3% Jul 201526.0%5.2% Aug 201527.6%5.1% Sep 201526.3%5.0% Oct 201526.7%5.0% Nov 201525.8%5.1% Dec 201526.8%5.0% Jan 201627.1%4.8% Feb 201627.8%4.9% Mar 201628.0%5.0% Apr 201626.6%5.1% May 201625.5%4.8% Jun 201625.8%4.9% Jul 201625.4%4.8% Aug 201625.6%4.9% Sep 201624.2%5.0% Oct 201624.8%4.9% Nov 201624.7%4.7% Dec 201624.6%4.7% Jan 201724.8%4.7% Feb 201724.1%4.6% Mar 201723.6%4.4% Apr 201724.1%4.4% May 201725.0%4.4% Jun 201724.3%4.3% Jul 201725.2%4.3% Aug 201723.7%4.4% Sep 201724.5%4.3% Oct 201724.3%4.2% Nov 201723.6%4.2% Dec 201722.8%4.1% Jan 201822.5%4.0% Feb 201821.5%4.1% Mar 201820.9%4.0% Apr 201821.5%4.0% May 201820.2%3.8% Jun 201821.9%4.0% Jul 201822.9%3.8% Aug 201820.6%3.8% Sep 201822.2%3.7% Oct 201821.9%3.8% Nov 201820.1%3.8% Dec 201820.3%3.9% Jan 201919.8%4.0% Feb 201920.7%3.8% Mar 201920.4%3.8% Apr 201921.0%3.7% May 201922.6%3.6% Jun 201922.7%3.6% Jul 201920.2%3.7% Aug 201920.7%3.6% Sep 201923.2%3.5% Oct 201921.9%3.6% Nov 201920.5%3.6% Dec 201920.2%3.6% Jan 202020.0%3.6% Feb 202019.2%3.5% Mar 202015.9%4.4% Apr 20204.0%14.8% May 20205.5%13.2% Jun 20207.7%11.0% Jul 20209.5%10.2% Aug 202012.0%8.4% Sep 202019.3%7.8% Oct 202032.5%6.9% Nov 202036.5%6.7% Dec 202036.7%6.7% Jan 202139.8%6.4% Feb 202141.7%6.2% Mar 202142.9%6.1% Apr 202142.0%6.1% May 202140.4%5.8% Jun 202142.0%5.9% Jul 202139.8%5.4% Aug 202138.1%5.1% Sep 202135.3%4.7% Oct 202132.5%4.5% Nov 202132.4%4.2% Dec 202131.3%3.9% Jan 202225.2%4.0% Feb 202226.7%3.8% Mar 202223.0%3.7% Apr 202223.5%3.7% May 202222.2%3.6% Jun 202223.0%3.6% Jul 202219.4%3.5% Aug 202220.3%3.6% Sep 202219.4%3.5% Oct 202220.3%3.6% Nov 202220.9%3.6% Dec 202218.6%3.5% Jan 202318.9%3.5% Feb 202317.6%3.6% Mar 202318.1%3.5% Apr 202319.1%3.4% May 202319.0%3.6% Jun 202318.9%3.6% Jul 202320.3%3.5% Aug 202321.3%3.7% Sep 202319.4%3.8% Oct 202320.5%3.9% Nov 202318.6%3.7% Dec 202320.1%3.8% Jan 202420.7%3.7% Feb 202418.8%3.9% Mar 202419.5%3.9% Apr 202419.6%3.9% May 202420.6%4.0% Jun 202422.4%4.1% Jul 202421.6%4.2% Aug 202421.5%4.2% Sep 202423.5%4.1% Oct 202422.9%4.1% Nov 202423.1%4.2% Dec 202422.4%4.1% Jan 202521.1%4.0% Feb 202520.9%4.1% Mar 202521.3%4.2% Apr 202523.5%4.2% May 202520.4%4.2% Jun 202523.3%4.1% Jul 202524.9%4.2% Aug 202525.7%4.3% A similar lag appeared after the 2020 pandemic shock: overall unemployment fell below 7% by late 2020, yet long-term joblessness did not peak until February 2021. This pattern underscores how scarring effects from layoffs (skill erosion, résumé gaps, and discouragement) can persist long after economic output starts to rebound. 2025’s Unemployment Uptick Mirrors Early-Recession Dynamics The long-term unemployment rate’s jump from 21.5% in August 2024 to 25.7% in August 2025 is the fastest 12-month increase since the pandemic. Historically, a breach of the 25% threshold has coincided with or preceded recessions, as seen in 2009. And while today’s 4.3% headline unemployment rate remains below its long-term average, the rapid rise in entrenched joblessness suggests underlying weakness in the labor market that headline figures can mask. Related: Take a look at the industries hiring and firing the most workers in 2025. Why Long-Term Unemployment Matters Extended joblessness weighs on both workers and the broader economy. Research shows earnings losses can linger for a decade after a long jobless spell, while communities with high long-term unemployment see lower consumer spending and higher demands on social safety nets. For policymakers, the metric offers a window into labor-market slack that straightforward unemployment counts may miss. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Which Jobs Use AI the Most? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Average Home Mortgage Across U.S. States in 2025 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 New Jersey tops the nation with the highest average mortgage rate (6.85%) in Q2 2025. Alabama saw the largest quarter-over-quarter decrease in average mortgage rates (−16.7%). After two years of high borrowing costs, mortgage rates eased in Q2 2025 across most U.S. states. Still, buying a home remains difficult. The median age of homebuyers has climbed from 30 in 2010 to a record 38 in 2024, showing that more Americans are entering the housing market later in life. In this map, we chart the average home mortgage rate by state, based on data from WalletHub. New Jersey Leads At 6.85%, New Jersey has the highest average rate in Q2 2025. This lines up with its expensive housing market and one of the highest property tax burdens in the country. Nearby high-cost states like Connecticut (6.48%) and New York (6.25%) also sit near the top. StateAverage Rate (Q2 2025)Change (Q1-Q2 2025) New Jersey6.85%-8.86% Nebraska6.50%-14.20% Connecticut6.48%-9.30% Texas6.44%-7.71% New Hampshire6.37%-10.36% Kansas6.35%-13.58% New York6.25%-9.05% Florida6.20%-10.45% Illinois6.20%-10.82% Louisiana5.96%-14.88% Oklahoma5.90%-13.45% Rhode Island5.78%-9.87% Massachusetts5.73%-9.07% Georgia5.67%-10.62% South Dakota5.59%-12.85% Minnesota5.58%-10.72% Ohio5.54%-15.91% Maryland5.51%-11.12% Missouri5.51%-14.13% Pennsylvania5.47%-13.28% Iowa5.46%-16.35% Montana5.38%-12.52% Vermont5.38%-6.73% Michigan5.37%-12.95% Mississippi5.35%-16.47% Washington5.34%-10.30% Colorado5.27%-10.52% North Dakota5.16%-13.75% Virginia5.16%-12.91% Alaska5.15%-12.95% Maine5.13%-13.07% New Mexico5.13%-15.18% Kentucky5.11%-14.07% Indiana5.06%-16.34% Wisconsin5.03%-8.43% North Carolina5.02%-14.36% Arkansas4.98%-15.73% Wyoming4.98%-10.07% Oregon4.96%-11.15% South Carolina4.88%-13.85% Alabama4.82%-16.65% Tennessee4.79%-13.08% Delaware4.65%-15.80% Nevada4.61%-13.28% West Virginia4.58%-13.29% Arizona4.56%-13.86% California4.56%-9.42% Utah4.54%-11.76% Hawaii4.48%-8.87% Idaho4.35%-14.24% Meanwhile, a cluster of Western and Southern states anchor the lower end: Idaho (4.35%), Hawaii (4.48%), Utah (4.54%), California (4.56%), Arizona (4.56%), and South Carolina (4.88%). Largest Quarter-Over-Quarter Movers When comparing to Q1 2025, the biggest relative drop in mortgage rates occurs in Alabama (−16.7%), followed by Iowa (−16.4%), Indiana (−16.3%), Ohio (−15.9%), and Delaware (−15.8%). Several Plains and Midwestern states—Nebraska (−14.2%), Kansas (−13.6%), and Missouri (−14.1%)—also recorded steep declines. Market Expectations After a Federal Reserve rate cut and a drop in 10-year Treasury yields, the average rate on 30-year mortgages has settled in the mid to low 6% range, down from nearly 7% earlier in the year. Most forecasts expect rates to stay steady through the rest of 2025. The Mortgage Bankers Association predicts the average 30-year rate will end the year at 6.5%, while Fannie Mae projects 6.4%. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s Home Buyers by Generation on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Most Government Debt in 2025 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. ($38.3T) and China ($18.7T) are the two countries with the most government debt, and together make up just over half of the world’s total debt ($110.9T). The top five countries make up 67% of the world’s government debt, while the top 10 make up 81%. Global government debt has reached $110.9 trillion in 2025, but which countries are the ones with the most of it? This visualization shows the countries with the most general government gross debt in 2025 using data from the International Monetary Fund‘s latest World Economic Outlook published in October of 2025. Debt values were determined by using each country’s debt-to-GDP ratio and current GDP for 2025. Advanced Economies Make Up Most of World’s Debt The top five countries alone—the United States, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, and France—account for two-thirds of global government debt, together making up $74.8 trillion in debt. The data table below shows the top 15 countries by the general government gross debt in 2025: RankCountryGeneral government gross debt (trillions, USD) 1 U.S.$38.27 2 China$18.68 3 Japan$9.83 4 United Kingdom$4.09 5 France$3.92 6 Italy$3.48 7 India$3.36 8 Germany$3.23 9 Canada$2.60 10 Brazil$2.06 11 Spain$1.90 12 Mexico$1.10 13 Singapore$1.01 14 South Korea$0.99 15 Australia$0.93 The United States continues to lead with $38.3 trillion in government debt, which accounts for just over one third of the global debt pile. China and Japan follow with $18.7 trillion and $9.8 trillion respectively, meaning the top three countries combined account for 60% of the world’s debt. The United Kingdom, France, and Italy follow with $4.1 trillion, $3.9 trillion, and $3.5 trillion in government debt, respectively. These advanced economies have long carried high debt burdens, both in dollar value and relative to their GDP, due to sustained fiscal programs and aging populations. Changes in Top Countries’ Government Debt in 2025 While the U.S. has just over double the value of China’s government debt, the annual increase in both countries’ government debt in 2025 wasn’t quite as significant. Government debt in the U.S. grew by $2.9 trillion in 2025, while China’s grew by $2.2 trillion. Despite having the smaller dollar value, China’s debt grew more on a percentage basis—growing 13.6% annually compared to the U.S. debt growth of 8.4%. Although Japan is notorious for its high debt-to-GDP ratio of 230%, in 2025 the country saw its debt-to-GDP ratio decline as it only grew its government debt by around $200 billion, or 2% on a percentage basis. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about countries’ government debt in relation to their economic output, check out this graphic which shows the government debt-to-GDP ratio for more than 80 countries.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: The Age of Every Republican Senator 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 Older lawmakers dominate the U.S. Senate, with 66% of senators over the age of 60—mostly Baby Boomers and Gen Xers. Republicans are, on average, slightly older than Democrats (64.1 vs. 63.7). This chart highlights the ages of every Republican senator serving in the 119th Congress. The data for this visualization come from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. It provides the ages and generational cohorts of all Republican senators in 2025. Out of 49 GOP senators, two-thirds are 60 or older, a pattern that mirrors the broader age distribution across the Senate. Republicans also include the chamber’s oldest member, Chuck Grassley (92), and its longest-serving leader, Mitch McConnell (83). Millennials and Gen X: The Younger Edge of the GOP Only a handful of Republican senators are under 50. Montana’s Tim Sheehy, a former military veteran and business founder, represents the Millennial generation at age 39. He is joined by Katie Britt (43) and several Gen Xers such as Josh Hawley (45) and Tom Cotton (48). Senator's nameStateAgeGeneration Sheehy, TimMontana39Millennial Britt, Katie BoydAlabama43Millennial Hawley, JoshMissouri45Gen X Banks, JimIndiana46Gen X Cotton, TomArkansas48Gen X Mullin, MarkwayneOklahoma48Gen X Moody, AshleyFlorida50Gen X Schmitt, EricMissouri50Gen X Young, ToddIndiana53Gen X Budd, TedNorth Carolina53Gen X Cruz, TedTexas54Gen X Lee, MikeUtah54Gen X Ernst, JoniIowa55Gen X Lankford, JamesOklahoma57Gen X Husted, JonOhio58Gen X Husted, JonOhio58Gen X McCormick, DavidPennsylvania60Gen X Scott, TimSouth Carolina60Gen X Sullivan, DanAlaska61Baby Boomer Ricketts, PeteNebraska61Baby Boomer Paul, RandKentucky62Baby Boomer Daines, SteveMontana63Baby Boomer Cramer, KevinNorth Dakota64Baby Boomer Thune, JohnSouth Dakota64Baby Boomer Marshall, RogerKansas65Baby Boomer Tillis, ThomNorth Carolina65Baby Boomer Curtis, John R.Utah65Baby Boomer Hyde-Smith, CindyMississippi66Baby Boomer Hagerty, BillTennessee66Baby Boomer Murkowski, LisaAlaska68Baby Boomer Cassidy, BillLouisiana68Baby Boomer Hoeven, JohnNorth Dakota68Baby Boomer Graham, LindseySouth Carolina70Baby Boomer Rounds, MikeSouth Dakota70Baby Boomer Johnson, RonWisconsin70Baby Boomer Tuberville, TommyAlabama71Baby Boomer Moran, JerryKansas71Baby Boomer Capito, Shelley MooreWest Virginia71Baby Boomer Lummis, Cynthia M.Wyoming71Baby Boomer Scott, RickFlorida72Baby Boomer Collins, Susan M.Maine72Baby Boomer Blackburn, MarshaTennessee73Baby Boomer Cornyn, JohnTexas73Baby Boomer Barrasso, JohnWyoming73Baby Boomer Boozman, JohnArkansas74Baby Boomer Crapo, MikeIdaho74Baby Boomer Kennedy, JohnLouisiana74Baby Boomer Wicker, Roger F.Mississippi74Baby Boomer Fischer, DebNebraska74Baby Boomer Justice, James C.West Virginia74Baby Boomer Risch, James E.Idaho82Silent Generation McConnell, MitchKentucky83Silent Generation Grassley, ChuckIowa92Silent Generation Together, Millennials and Gen X make up less than one-third of the caucus, showing that the party’s generational pipeline remains thin compared to its older base. Baby Boomers Dominate the Chamber The Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, forms the backbone of the Senate GOP. More than half of Republican senators fall within this age range. The group includes lawmakers such as Lindsey Graham (70), John Thune (64), and Marsha Blackburn (73). The Silent Generation Still Holds Sway A few members of the Silent Generation continue to wield significant influence. Chuck Grassley (92) has served in the Senate since 1981 and is currently its oldest member. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Old Are U.S. Democratic Senators in 2025? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Nuclear Power Capacity by Country (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 Five countries account for 71% of the world’s nuclear generation capacity. The United States leads with 97 gigawatt (GW) across 94 reactors; France and China both run 57 reactors, but France’s capacity is higher at 63 GW. Nuclear power supplies a steady source of low-carbon electricity across many grids. Yet the bulk of capacity is concentrated in a handful of countries. This chart breaks down where global nuclear capacity sits today. The data for this visualization comes from the International Atomic Energy Agency’s Power Reactor Information System (PRIS). The Big Five Dominate Global Capacity Five countries account for 71% of global nuclear capacity. The United States tops the list with 97 GW across 94 reactors. France ranks second at 63 GW, a result of its historic policy to standardize and scale nuclear after the 1970s oil shocks. China follows at 55 GW. Russia (27 GW) and South Korea (26 GW) round out the top five. CountryNet Capacity (GW)Number of Reactors United States9794 France6357 China5557 Russia2736 South Korea2626 Ukraine1315 Canada1317 Japan1314 India821 Spain77 Sweden76 United Kingdom69 United Arab Emirates54 Finland45 Czech Republic46 Belgium44 Pakistan36 Switzerland34 Rest of World1828 Reactor Count vs. Reactor Scale France and China both operate 57 reactors, yet France’s capacity is higher at 63 GW versus China’s 55 GW. The gap points to average reactor size, capacity uprates, and fleet composition. France’s standardized designs and efficiency upgrades push more net output per unit. China’s fleet includes a mix of older and newer designs, with several units commissioned in the past decade. However, as China ramps larger Gen III+ reactors, this capacity differential could narrow quickly. Currently, nearly half of the world’s nuclear power under construction is located in China. Emerging Players Emerging players are also reshaping the nuclear map: the United Arab Emirates has reached 5 GW with just four reactors, while Finland and the U.K. maintain smaller but strategic fleets. Similarly, India has steadily expanded its nuclear capacity over recent decades, operating 21 reactors with a combined net capacity of 9 GW. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Where is the Most Natural Gas Production? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

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See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: States With the Most Job Openings in 2025 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 Oklahoma tops the states with the most job openings, (5.5%), buoyed by a rebound in energy drilling. Midwest and Southern “Battery Belt” states report elevated openings, reflecting hard-to-fill skilled roles more than a broad hiring boom. America’s unemployment rate has officially risen higher than the number of job openings in the country for the first time since the end of the pandemic. But there are pockets still hiring. The chart below ranks states by their 2025 job-opening rates using data for this visualization comes from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. It measures the percentage of all filled and unfilled positions that remain vacant at the end of the month, along with pure counts of openings. A job is considered “open” only if it meets all three criteria: i. A specific position exists and there is work available for it (full-time, part-time, permanent, short-term, or seasonal). ii. The job could start within 30 days, regardless of whether a candidate has been found. iii. The employer is actively recruiting workers from outside the establishment to fill the position. Active recruiting can include advertising, interviewing, contacting employment agencies, or other recruiting activities. Oklahoma’s Job Market Is Still Tight At 5.5%, Oklahoma tops the nation’s vacancy rate, edging out perennial labor-short Alaska. RankStateState CodeJob Openings Rate# of Job Openings (thousands) 1OklahomaOK5.5%104 2AlaskaAK5.3%19 3MichiganMI5.3%253 4West VirginiaWV5.3%40 5GeorgiaGA5.2%273 6MinnesotaMN5.2%167 7New MexicoNM5.1%49 8LouisianaLA4.9%103 9MontanaMT4.9%27 10New JerseyNJ4.9%226 11North DakotaND4.9%23 12VirginiaVA4.9%220 13KentuckyKY4.8%103 14MaineME4.8%33 15North CarolinaNC4.8%257 16Rhode IslandRI4.8%26 17South CarolinaSC4.8%123 18WyomingWY4.8%15 19ArkansasAR4.7%68 20IdahoID4.7%44 21MarylandMD4.6%137 22MississippiMS4.6%58 23MissouriMO4.6%145 24New HampshireNH4.6%34 25VermontVT4.6%15 26AlabamaAL4.5%105 27ArizonaAZ4.5%153 28IowaIA4.5%75 29KansasKS4.5%69 30South DakotaSD4.5%22 31WisconsinWI4.4%140 32DelawareDE4.3%22 33MassachusettsMA4.3%169 34IllinoisIL4.2%272 35OhioOH4.2%253 36UtahUT4.2%78 37NebraskaNE4.1%46 38NevadaNV4.1%67 39New YorkNY4.1%426 40OregonOR4.1%86 41TennesseeTN4.1%145 42CaliforniaCA4.0%757 43ConnecticutCT4.0%71 44IndianaIN4.0%137 45PennsylvaniaPA4.0%261 46ColoradoCO3.9%121 47HawaiiHI3.8%26 48WashingtonWA3.8%146 49FloridaFL3.7%391 50TexasTX3.7%554 51District of ColumbiaDC3.4%27 52U.S. TotalUSA4.3%7,181 A brisk rebound in crude-oil prices has re-activated rigs in the Anadarko Basin, creating demand for drillers, field engineers, and support staff. At the same time, robust logistics hiring around Oklahoma City and Tulsa is soaking up additional workers, leaving employers scrambling to backfill positions. Battery Belt States Struggle to Fill Skilled Roles Michigan, Georgia, Kentucky, and the Carolinas each show job-opening rates near or above 5%. These states sit inside what analysts dub the “Battery Belt,” a manufacturing corridor attracting billions in EV and battery investments. While capital spending is high, many of the advertised roles require mechatronics, advanced welding, or high-voltage maintenance skills. The state talent pools that are still catching up to industrial demand. As a result, churn and prolonged searches are inflating vacancy rates rather than signaling runaway hiring. Related: Take a look at the investments required to meet battery demand by 2040. Large Coastal Economies Cool, but Vacancies Persist California and Texas—America’s two largest labor markets—display lower vacancy rates (4.0% and 3.7% respectively) but still account for more than 1.3 million combined openings. These figures show that even marginally softer coast-to-coast demand translates into huge absolute gaps in staffing. Meanwhile, D.C.’s lowest job opening rate is a reflection of the churn in the federal workforce. For reference, federal government job openings dropped by 10,000 year-over-year. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out the largest labor forces by country on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Largest Economies 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 The U.S. will remain the world’s largest economy in 2026 with a projected GDP of $31.8 trillion. China ($20.6 trillion) and Germany ($5.3 trillion) will also remain unchanged at second and third place respectively. India ($4.5 trillion) overtook Japan for fourth place in 2025, and will hold its position in 2026. The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside risks are present, ranging from a potential tech stock repricing to eroding institutional independence which could weaken policy decisions. Nevertheless, we take our annual look at every country’s GDP breakdown, using 2026 projections from the IMF’s datamapper, as of October 2025. It tracks the size of each economy in current-dollar terms. The U.S. is the Largest Economy in the World At first place for the last 100 years, and destined to perhaps continue for the next 100? The American economy is expected to reach $31.8 trillion in GDP by 2026. This is roughly the size of China (2nd), Germany (3rd), and India (4th) combined. RankRegion/CountryGDP (Billions USD, 2026) 1 U.S.$31,821.29 2 China$20,650.75 3 Germany$5,328.18 4 India$4,505.63 5 Japan$4,463.63 6 UK$4,225.64 7 France$3,558.56 8 Italy$2,701.54 9 Russia$2,509.42 10 Canada$2,420.84 11 Brazil$2,292.69 12 Spain$2,041.83 13 Mexico$2,031.00 14 Australia$1,948.23 15 South Korea$1,936.62 16 Türkiye$1,576.11 17 Indonesia$1,550.24 18 Netherlands$1,413.08 19 Saudi Arabia$1,316.25 20 Poland$1,109.96 21 Switzerland$1,074.59 22 Taiwan$971.45 23 Belgium$761.17 24 Ireland$750.11 25 Sweden$711.50 26 Argentina$667.92 27 Israel$666.41 28 Singapore$606.23 29 Austria$604.20 30 UAE$601.16 31 Thailand$561.51 32 Norway$547.69 33 Philippines$533.92 34 Bangladesh$519.29 35 Vietnam$511.06 36 Malaysia$505.36 37 Denmark$500.05 38 Colombia$462.25 39 Hong Kong$446.65 40 Romania$444.81 41 South Africa$443.64 42 Czech Republic$417.13 43 Egypt$399.51 44 Iran$375.64 45 Portugal$364.53 46 Chile$363.30 47 Finland$335.53 48 Nigeria$334.34 49 Peru$326.61 50 Kazakhstan$319.77 51 Greece$304.84 52 Algeria$284.98 53 New Zealand$280.55 54 Iraq$273.91 55 Hungary$269.92 56 Qatar$239.14 57 Ukraine$224.26 58 Morocco$196.12 59 Slovak Republic$167.73 60 Kuwait$162.90 61 Uzbekistan$159.20 62 Bulgaria$142.20 63 Kenya$140.87 64 Dominican Republic$138.34 65 Ecuador$134.71 66 Guatemala$129.47 67 Puerto Rico$129.19 68 Ethiopia$125.74 69 Ghana$113.49 70 Croatia$113.13 71 Serbia$112.11 72 Côte d’Ivoire$111.45 73 Angola$109.86 74 Costa Rica$109.14 75 Oman$108.91 76 Luxembourg$107.76 77 Lithuania$104.65 78 Panama$95.91 79 Tanzania$95.35 80 Uruguay$90.64 81 Belarus$90.56 82 DRC$88.13 83 Slovenia$85.74 84 Azerbaijan$80.02 85 Venezuela$79.92 86 Turkmenistan$76.90 87 Uganda$72.46 88 Cameroon$67.52 89 Myanmar$65.17 90 Tunisia$60.43 91 Jordan$59.29 92 Zimbabwe$55.43 93 Macao SAR$54.94 94 Latvia$52.25 95 Paraguay$51.67 96 Cambodia$51.51 97 Estonia$51.04 98 Bahrain$49.19 99 Libya$49.16 100 Nepal$49.11 101 Iceland$43.40 102 Cyprus$43.16 103 Honduras$40.82 104 Georgia$40.18 105 Senegal$39.99 106 Sudan$39.47 107 El Salvador$37.98 108 Bosnia & Herzegovina$36.24 109 Zambia$33.95 110 Papua New Guinea$33.46 111 Albania$32.41 112 Haiti$31.10 113 Guinea$30.92 114 Burkina Faso$30.71 115 Malta$30.44 116 Armenia$29.08 117 Mali$28.48 118 Guyana$27.49 119 Benin$27.45 120 Trinidad & Tobago$26.76 121 Mongolia$26.52 122 Mozambique$26.51 123 Niger$26.11 124 Jamaica$24.13 125 Chad$23.56 126 Gabon$22.73 127 Nicaragua$21.86 128 Kyrgyz Republic$21.56 129 Madagascar$21.09 130 Moldova$21.02 131 North Macedonia$20.75 132 Botswana$20.71 133 Tajikistan$18.94 134 Malawi$17.86 135 Lao P.D.R.$17.78 136 Yemen$17.24 137 Congo$16.95 138 The Bahamas$16.84 139 Mauritius$16.76 140 Brunei Darussalam$16.46 141 Namibia$16.10 142 Rwanda$15.47 143 Equatorial Guinea$14.10 144 Kosovo$14.10 145 Somalia$13.91 146 Mauritania$12.85 147 Togo$12.18 148 Montenegro$10.23 149 Liechtenstein$10.12 150 Sierra Leone$9.30 151 Burundi$9.21 152 Maldives$8.22 153 Barbados$7.94 154 Fiji$6.70 155 South Sudan$6.03 156 Liberia$5.59 157 Eswatini$5.50 158 Djibouti$5.00 159 Suriname$4.87 160 Andorra$4.72 161 Aruba$4.47 162 Bhutan$3.77 163 Central African Republic$3.71 164 Belize$3.44 165 Cabo Verde$3.14 166 Saint Lucia$2.77 167 Guinea-Bissau$2.76 168 Gambia, The$2.67 169 Lesotho$2.47 170 Antigua and Barbuda$2.46 171 San Marino$2.39 172 Seychelles$2.25 173 Timor-Leste$2.21 174 Solomon Islands$2.05 175 Comoros$1.77 176 Grenada$1.52 177 Samoa$1.33 178 Saint Vincent & the Grenadines$1.30 179 Saint Kitts & Nevis$1.19 180 Vanuatu$1.18 181 São Tomé & Príncipe$1.13 182 Dominica$0.79 183 Tonga$0.62 184 Micronesia$0.52 185 Palau$0.36 186 Kiribati$0.34 187 Marshall Islands$0.33 188 Nauru$0.18 189 Tuvalu$0.06 N/A World$123,584.49 A somewhat resilient labor market and continued consumer spending underpin this dominance. However its growth projections have been revised downward since this time last year after trade wars rattled global markets and contributed to rising prices for the world’s largest consumer economy. Related: Check out this breakdown of America’s $19 trillion consumer economy. Meanwhile, China’s GDP is projected at $20.7 trillion, 35% below the U.S. total but still threefold that of the third-ranked Germany. Structural headwinds—from an aging population to a tepid property market—are cooling GDP growth to the 4% range, the slowest multi-year pace in four decades. Added disruption from tariffs on Chinese goods will also affect the world’s largest export sector. Related: Check out the World’s 30 Largest Export Countries. India ($4.5 trillion) is on track to hold on to fourth place after leapfrogging Japan in 2025, helped by its domestic demand. Elsewhere, Indonesia and Türkiye edge up the list, illustrating the demographic advantage and policy reforms of many mid-income nations. A Regional Breakdown of Global GDP Asia pips North America as the world’s largest economic region. With China, Japan, and India, the region has a slight advantage over the U.S. and Canada. RankRegion2026 GDP (Billions)Readable Label 1Asia$39,064.88$39.1T 2North America$37,096.07$37.1T 3Europe$31,633.85$31.6T 4Middle East$5,446.16$5.4T 5South America$4,506.53$4.5T 6Africa $3,316.87$3.3T 7Oceania$2,275.92$2.3T N/AWorld$123,584$123.6T Europe ranks third by GDP, followed by the Middle East, South America, Africa, and finally, Oceania. Ranked: Countries by GDP per Capita in 2026 The top three richest countries (by GDP per Capita) are also unchanged: Luxembourg ($154,115), Ireland, ($135,247), and Switzerland ($118,173). All three benefit from significant foreign inflows that boost their economies relative to their population. RankCountryISORegionGDP Per Capita 2026 1 LuxembourgLUXEurope$154,115 2 IrelandIRLEurope$135,247 3 SwitzerlandCHEEurope$118,173 4 IcelandISLEurope$108,591 5 SingaporeSGPAsia$99,042 6 NorwayNOREurope$96,580 7 U.S.USANorth America$92,883 8 DenmarkDNKEurope$82,706 9 NetherlandsNLDEurope$77,881 10 MacaoMACAsia$77,443 11 QatarQATMiddle East$76,534 12 San MarinoSMREurope$69,493 13 AustraliaAUSOceania$69,358 14 SwedenSWEEurope$66,124 15 AustriaAUTEurope$65,640 16 IsraelISRMiddle East$64,275 17 BelgiumBELEurope$63,896 18 GermanyDEUEurope$63,600 19 UKGBREurope$60,011 20 FinlandFINEurope$59,750 21 Hong KongHKGAsia$58,999 22 CanadaCANNorth America$58,244 23 UAEAREMiddle East$53,842 24 MaltaMLTEurope$53,082 25 New ZealandNZLOceania$52,181 26 FranceFRAEurope$51,708 27 AndorraANDEurope$51,681 28 ItalyITAEurope$45,883 29 CyprusCYPEurope$45,601 30 Taiwan, ChinaTWNAsia$41,586 31 ArubaABWSouth America$41,026 32 Puerto RicoPRINorth America$40,707 33 SpainESPEurope$40,582 34 The BahamasBHSNorth America$40,409 35 SloveniaSVNEurope$40,164 36 Czech RepublicCZEEurope$38,373 37 South KoreaKORAsia$37,523 38 EstoniaESTEurope$37,195 39 JapanJPNAsia$36,391 40 LithuaniaLTUEurope$36,225 41 Saudi ArabiaSAUMiddle East$35,839 42 BruneiBRNAsia$35,414 43 GuyanaGUYSouth America$34,307 44 PortugalPRTEurope$33,972 45 KuwaitKWTMiddle East$31,242 46 SlovakiaSVKEurope$31,026 47 PolandPOLEurope$30,651 48 BahrainBHRMiddle East$29,778 49 GreeceGRCEurope$29,412 50 CroatiaHRVEurope$29,368 51 HungaryHUNEurope$28,304 52 LatviaLVAEurope$28,024 53 BarbadosBRBNorth America$27,175 54 UruguayURYSouth America$26,041 55 RomaniaROUEurope$23,768 56 Antigua & BarbudaATGNorth America$23,117 57 Saint Kitts & NevisKNANorth America$23,071 58 BulgariaBGREurope$22,896 59 SeychellesSYCAfrica$21,940 60 PanamaPANNorth America$20,754 61 PalauPLWOceania$20,718 62 Costa RicaCRINorth America$20,134 63 MaldivesMDVAsia$19,682 64 OmanOMNMiddle East$19,182 65 Trinidad & TobagoTTONorth America$18,562 66 TürkiyeTURMiddle East$18,232 67 ChileCHLSouth America$17,876 68 SerbiaSRBEurope$17,292 69 RussiaRUSEurope$17,287 70 MontenegroMNEEurope$16,380 71 KazakhstanKAZAsia$15,527 72 Saint LuciaLCANorth America$15,163 73 MexicoMEXNorth America$15,111 74 NauruNRUOceania$14,959 75 MalaysiaMYSAsia$14,762 76 ChinaCHNAsia$14,730 77 ArgentinaARGSouth America$13,895 78 MauritiusMUSAfrica$13,362 79 GrenadaGRDNorth America$13,041 80 Dominican RepublicDOMNorth America$12,605 81 AlbaniaALBEurope$12,147 82 Saint Vincent & the GrenadinesVCTNorth America$11,663 83 North MacedoniaMKDEurope$11,527 84 TurkmenistanTKMAsia$11,387 85 GeorgiaGEOEurope$10,886 86 BrazilBRASouth America$10,709 87 Bosnia & HerzegovinaBIHEurope$10,546 88 DominicaDMANorth America$10,459 89 BelarusBLREurope$10,016 90 GabonGABAfrica$9,647 91 PeruPERSouth America$9,398 92 ArmeniaARMEurope$9,393 93 Marshall IslandsMHLOceania$9,391 94 MoldovaMDAEurope$8,984 95 KosovoXKXEurope$8,972 96 JamaicaJAMNorth America$8,756 97 ColombiaCOLSouth America$8,644 98 Equatorial GuineaGNQAfrica$8,378 99 BelizeBLZNorth America$8,116 100 ThailandTHAAsia$7,979 101 AzerbaijanAZEEurope$7,624 102 EcuadorECUSouth America$7,384 103 BotswanaBWAAfrica$7,379 104 ParaguayPRYSouth America$7,324 105 MongoliaMNGAsia$7,320 106 SurinameSURSouth America$7,300 107 FijiFJIOceania$7,170 108 LibyaLBYAfrica$6,972 109 GuatemalaGTMNorth America$6,851 110 South AfricaZAFAfrica$6,835 111 UkraineUKREurope$6,718 112 SamoaWSMOceania$6,253 113 TongaTONOceania$6,221 114 TuvaluTUVOceania$6,137 115 Cabo VerdeCPVAfrica$6,069 116 AlgeriaDZAAfrica$5,956 117 El SalvadorSLVNorth America$5,933 118 IraqIRQMiddle East$5,873 119 MicronesiaFSMOceania$5,492 120 IndonesiaIDNAsia$5,398 121 NamibiaNAMAfrica$5,182 122 MoroccoMARAfrica$5,154 123 JordanJORMiddle East$5,149 124 VietnamVNMAsia$4,965 125 TunisiaTUNAfrica$4,826 126 BhutanBTNAsia$4,710 127 DjiboutiDJIAfrica$4,681 128 PhilippinesPHLAsia$4,619 129 EswatiniSWZAfrica$4,610 130 São Tomé & PríncipeSTPAfrica$4,591 131 IranIRNMiddle East$4,250 132 UzbekistanUZBAsia$4,136 133 HondurasHNDNorth America$3,699 134 EgyptEGYAfrica$3,579 135 Côte d’IvoireCIVAfrica$3,294 136 VanuatuVUTOceania$3,185 137 GhanaGHAAfrica$3,179 138 ZimbabweZWEAfrica$3,127 139 NicaraguaNICNorth America$3,084 140 IndiaINDAsia$3,051 141 VenezuelaVENSouth America$2,972 142 BangladeshBGDAsia$2,960 143 CambodiaKHMAsia$2,939 144 KyrgyzstanKGZAsia$2,925 145 MauritaniaMRTAfrica$2,717 146 AngolaAGOAfrica$2,701 147 KiribatiKIROceania$2,615 148 KenyaKENAfrica$2,596 149 Papua New GuineaPNGOceania$2,560 150 Republic of CongoCOGAfrica$2,542 151 Solomon IslandsSLBOceania$2,522 152 HaitiHTINorth America$2,444 153 LaosLAOAsia$2,254 154 CameroonCMRAfrica$2,195 155 SenegalSENAfrica$2,030 156 GuineaGINAfrica$1,909 157 ComorosCOMAfrica$1,904 158 TajikistanTJKAsia$1,799 159 BeninBENAfrica$1,788 160 NepalNPLAsia$1,658 161 Timor-LesteTLSAsia$1,547 162 ZambiaZMBAfrica$1,523 163 UgandaUGAAfrica$1,458 164 TanzaniaTZAAfrica$1,378 165 NigeriaNGAAfrica$1,378 166 Guinea-BissauGNBAfrica$1,342 167 Burkina FasoBFAAfrica$1,246 168 TogoTGOAfrica$1,215 169 ChadTCDAfrica$1,209 170 MyanmarMMRAsia$1,176 171 EthiopiaETHAfrica$1,124 172 MaliMLIAfrica$1,094 173 RwandaRWAAfrica$1,069 174 Sierra LeoneSLEAfrica$1,033 175 LesothoLSOAfrica$1,024 176 LiberiaLBRAfrica$956 177 Gambia, TheGMBAfrica$925 178 NigerNERAfrica$864 179 DR CongoCODAfrica$801 180 SomaliaSOMAfrica$798 181 SudanSDNAfrica$763 182 MalawiMWIAfrica$721 183 MozambiqueMOZAfrica$720 184 MadagascarMDGAfrica$653 185 Central African RepublicCAFAfrica$651 186 BurundiBDIAfrica$618 187 YemenYEMMiddle East$401 188 South SudanSSDAfrica$369 N/A WorldWRLDWorld$15,280 Notably, European countries take up half of the top 20 spots, indicating the region’s overall standard of living. And on the other end, 17 African countries are in the top 20 poorest countries by GDP per capita. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out A Visual Breakdown of Where Economic Power Lies on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Cities Where People Spend the Most and Least on Groceries 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 Detroit households spend the largest share of their income on groceries, at nearly 4% of median monthly earnings. California cities dominate the list of places where groceries take up the smallest share of income. In 2025, the gap between grocery affordability in different parts of the country highlights how far local incomes stretch. This infographic ranks where Americans spend the most and least on groceries, as a share of median household income. The data for this visualization comes from WalletHub. Where Groceries Cost the Most Midwestern and Southern cities with lower household incomes see a greater share of paychecks going toward essentials. Meanwhile, wealthier coastal cities, despite higher sticker prices, experience less financial strain due to higher median earnings. Detroit ranks highest, with groceries taking up 3.78% of median monthly income. With a median household income of roughly $39,575, everyday essentials weigh heavily on family budgets. RankCityGroceries as Share of Median Monthly Household Income 1Detroit, MI3.78% 2Cleveland, OH3.77% 3Birmingham, AL3.28% 4Newark, NJ3.16% 5Toledo, OH3.09% 6Hialeah, FL3.00% 7Buffalo, NY2.98% 8Cincinnati, OH2.90% 9Milwaukee, WI2.89% 10Memphis, TN2.87% Cities like Cleveland (3.77%) and Birmingham (3.28%) also rank near the top, reflecting similar economic pressures. Where Groceries Are Most Affordable At the other end, affluent cities like Fremont, California (0.96%) and San Jose (1.16%) spend the smallest share on groceries. Strong local wages make routine expenses feel lighter. California dominates this list, with seven of the 10 “most affordable” cities located in the state. RankCityGroceries as Share of Median Monthly Household Income 91Scottsdale, AZ1.40% 92Huntington Beach, CA1.33% 93Santa Clarita, CA1.33% 94Plano, TX1.33% 95Seattle, WA1.32% 96Gilbert, AZ1.24% 97Irvine, CA1.23% 98San Francisco, CA1.22% 99San Jose, CA1.16% 100Fremont, CA0.96% Sky-High Grocery Costs Overall, U.S. food prices are more than 2% higher this year compared to 2024, and they could rise even further as a result of the Trump administration’s tariff policies. In 2024, $221 billion in food was imported, with the top three by volume being liqueurs and spirits, baked goods, and coffee. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Who’s Skipping the Doctor Due to Cost Reasons? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The Countries with the Largest Helium Reserves 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. Just five countries control the majority of known helium reserves, underscoring its status as a strategically scarce resource. As terrestrial reserves decline, helium-3 mining on the Moon is gaining attention as a potential future source. Helium may be best known for making balloons float, but it plays a far more serious role in modern industry—from cooling superconducting magnets in MRI machines to enabling cutting-edge research in quantum computing. Yet despite its critical uses, helium remains surprisingly scarce. The visualization above from Made Visual Daily highlights estimated helium reserves by country, using data from Frontiers International. Here’s a closer look at the data: RankCountryEst. Helium Resource (billion m³ or Bcf) 1 United States20.6 billion m³ 2 Qatar10.1 billion m³ 3 Algeria8.2 billion m³ 4 Russia6.8 billion m³ 5 Canada2.0 billion m³ 6 China1.1 billion m³ The U.S. dominates with 20.6 billion m³ of helium reserves, more than twice the next-highest, Qatar, with 10.1 billion m³. Algeria, Russia, and Canada also make the list, while the rest of the world accounts for a relatively minor share. Note: U.S. helium reserve estimates vary significantly depending on methodology. The figure above includes broader assessments of total reserves and resources, including reserves lacking full production history data. Why Helium is So Valuable Helium is unique in that it’s a non-renewable resource on Earth. It’s formed deep underground through radioactive decay and often extracted as a byproduct of natural gas production. Once released into the atmosphere, helium escapes into space—meaning it can’t be recovered or recycled easily. Its properties as an inert, ultra-light, and extremely cold gas make it indispensable for cryogenics, semiconductor manufacturing, and aerospace technologies. As such, helium is a resource not to be taken lightly. Supply Risks and Strategic Reserves Despite its importance, global helium supply chains remain fragile. In recent years, a combination of plant shutdowns, geopolitical tensions, and market fluctuations has led to multiple helium shortages. With global production at just 0.2 billion m³ per year, reserves could become even more critical in the coming decades. Looking to the Moon for Helium-3 Interestingly, the Moon may offer a futuristic solution. Helium-3, a rare isotope not found in abundance on Earth, exists in greater quantities on the lunar surface. Scientists and companies are actively researching how helium-3 could be mined for potential use in nuclear fusion—possibly turning the Moon into a strategic resource hub. Learn More on the Voronoi App Explore more natural resource rankings like this on the Voronoi app. For example, see how Chile and Australia Hold 60% of the World’s Lithium Reserves—a critical material for EV batteries and green energy.

Published 3 hours ago on October 22, 2025 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Shale Crescent USA Ranked: The Lowest Cost Energy Sources Key Takeaways Shale Crescent USA natural gas is the lowest in the industrialized world at $15.7/BOE, while imported gas in Europe and Asia is $74–$75/BOE. Shale Crescent USA is the states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and is the 3rd largest producing region in the world. Regional basis discounts can translate into lower operating and feedstock costs for manufacturers. Energy costs drive manufacturing competitiveness and capital flows. A like-for-like comparison between different energy forms helps reveal where the lowest-cost energy sits today. This graphic, in partnership with Shale Crescent USA, shows how major fuels stack up by price in $/BOE (Barrel of Oil Energy Equivalent)—with Shale Crescent natural gas ranking the lowest—using data from the EIA, Barchart.com, and NRG. How Shale Crescent USA Gas Stakes Its Cost Edge This table shows the 2025 average $/BOE comparison for each energy source featured in the graphic. Energy Source$/BOE Shale Crescent USA Natural Gas15.7 U.S. Natural Gas (NYMEX)20.4 Global Coal21.4 Asia Natural Gas (JKM)75.0 Oil - WTI (West Texas)67.8 Oil - Brent Crude (UK)71.3 Europe Natural Gas (TTF)74.6 On a $/BOE basis, Shale Crescent USA natural gas at $15.7 sits far below Asia’s JKM price of $75.0/BOE and Europe’s TTF at $74.6/BOE, reflecting a lack of supply, transport, and import dynamics. Supply abundance, pipeline access, proximity to markets, and modern drilling keep delivered costs low. The Shale Crescent regional hubs clear under national benchmarks because of regional basis discounts. For the past decade, prices in the Shale Crescent have been substantially lower than other U.S. and global markets. Consequently, manufacturers and power generation can capture lower fuel and feedstock costs by locating near Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania’s abundant supply. Benchmarking Against Global Fuels Across the country, prices remain elevated compared to the Shale Crescent. U.S. Natural Gas (NYMEX) prints at $20.4 and global coal at $21.4. Meanwhile, oil benchmarks price materially higher than U.S. gas on a BOE basis: WTI is $67.8 and Brent is $71.3 per barrel. What This Means for Manufacturers Lower and more stable inputs support expansions in energy-intensive sectors. Therefore, projects near Shale Crescent gas can lock in a durable cost advantage. The closer energy intensive consumers can be to supply, the better pricing they will receive. The abundance of in-basin supply, dense pipeline and storage networks, and proximity to major customers drive structurally lower delivered costs, making the Shale Crescent USA a natural home for energy-intensive manufacturing. It is the only location in the world at scale where a manufacturer can locate on top of the fuel supply and be in the center of customers. No other location in the world has both together. Companies that co-locate can convert persistent basis discounts into better profit margins, shorter supply chains, and faster ramp up, thanks to existing industrial infrastructure and sites, and a skilled workforce. Build With Us Today Related Topics: #oil #natural gas #coal #Gas #ohio #West Virginia #Pennsylvania #Shale crescent #Brent Crude Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Ranked: The Lowest Cost Energy Sources"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/sc01-who-is-growing-u-s-natural-gas-leaders-duplicate/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-183419"; More from Shale Crescent USA Energy1 week ago Who is Growing? U.S. Natural Gas Leaders Which U.S. regions lead natural gas production growth? See why the Shale Crescent is now fueling millions more homes and factories. Energy2 weeks ago Visualized: Where is the Most Natural Gas Production? See how natural gas production stacks up globally and why the Shale Crescent ranks third—a strategic edge for U.S. manufacturing. Energy4 weeks ago Shale Crescent USA: A World-Class Manufacturing Region Shale Crescent USA brings energy, customers, and infrastructure together in one region, helping manufacturers reduce costs as reshoring accelerates. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

Published 1 day ago on October 22, 2025 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Shale Crescent USA Ranked: The Lowest Cost Energy Sources Key Takeaways Shale Crescent USA natural gas is the lowest in the industrialized world at $15.7/BOE, while imported gas in Europe and Asia is $74–$75/BOE. Shale Crescent USA is the states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania, and is the 3rd largest producing region in the world. Regional basis discounts can translate into lower operating and feedstock costs for manufacturers. Energy costs drive manufacturing competitiveness and capital flows. A like-for-like comparison between different energy forms helps reveal where the lowest-cost energy sits today. This graphic, in partnership with Shale Crescent USA, shows how major fuels stack up by price in $/BOE (Barrel of Oil Energy Equivalent)—with Shale Crescent natural gas ranking the lowest—using data from the EIA, Barchart.com, and NRG. How Shale Crescent USA Gas Stakes Its Cost Edge This table shows the 2025 average $/BOE comparison for each energy source featured in the graphic. Energy Source$/BOE Shale Crescent USA Natural Gas15.7 U.S. Natural Gas (NYMEX)20.4 Global Coal21.4 Asia Natural Gas (JKM)75.0 Oil - WTI (West Texas)67.8 Oil - Brent Crude (UK)71.3 Europe Natural Gas (TTF)74.6 On a $/BOE basis, Shale Crescent USA natural gas at $15.7 sits far below Asia’s JKM price of $75.0/BOE and Europe’s TTF at $74.6/BOE, reflecting a lack of supply, transport, and import dynamics. Supply abundance, pipeline access, proximity to markets, and modern drilling keep delivered costs low. The Shale Crescent regional hubs clear under national benchmarks because of regional basis discounts. For the past decade, prices in the Shale Crescent have been substantially lower than other U.S. and global markets. Consequently, manufacturers and power generation can capture lower fuel and feedstock costs by locating near Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania’s abundant supply. Benchmarking Against Global Fuels Across the country, prices remain elevated compared to the Shale Crescent. U.S. Natural Gas (NYMEX) prints at $20.4 and global coal at $21.4. Meanwhile, oil benchmarks price materially higher than U.S. gas on a BOE basis: WTI is $67.8 and Brent is $71.3 per barrel. What This Means for Manufacturers Lower and more stable inputs support expansions in energy-intensive sectors. Therefore, projects near Shale Crescent gas can lock in a durable cost advantage. The closer energy intensive consumers can be to supply, the better pricing they will receive. The abundance of in-basin supply, dense pipeline and storage networks, and proximity to major customers drive structurally lower delivered costs, making the Shale Crescent USA a natural home for energy-intensive manufacturing. It is the only location in the world at scale where a manufacturer can locate on top of the fuel supply and be in the center of customers. No other location in the world has both together. Companies that co-locate can convert persistent basis discounts into better profit margins, shorter supply chains, and faster ramp up, thanks to existing industrial infrastructure and sites, and a skilled workforce. Build With Us Today Related Topics: #oil #natural gas #coal #Gas #ohio #West Virginia #Pennsylvania #Shale crescent #Brent Crude Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Ranked: The Lowest Cost Energy Sources"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/sc01-ranked-the-lowest-cost-energy-sources/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-183419"; More from Shale Crescent USA Energy1 week ago Who is Growing? U.S. Natural Gas Leaders Which U.S. regions lead natural gas production growth? See why the Shale Crescent is now fueling millions more homes and factories. Energy2 weeks ago Visualized: Where is the Most Natural Gas Production? See how natural gas production stacks up globally and why the Shale Crescent ranks third—a strategic edge for U.S. manufacturing. Energy1 month ago Shale Crescent USA: A World-Class Manufacturing Region Shale Crescent USA brings energy, customers, and infrastructure together in one region, helping manufacturers reduce costs as reshoring accelerates. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Fastest Shrinking Jobs in America by 2034 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 Routine clerical roles like data entry clerks and payroll clerks are projected to see some of the steepest percentage declines due to automation. Customer-facing jobs such as cashiers and bank tellers are among the largest absolute job losses, reflecting the shift to digital self-serve technologies. America’s labor market is undergoing a transformation as automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalization reshape the workplace. To see where technology will have the most impact, we’ve visualized the fastest shrinking jobs in America by 2034, based on projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Data & Discussion This data comes from the BLS Employment Projections (EP) program, which projects employment changes across hundreds of occupations from 2024 to 2034. In our graphic, the fastest shrinking jobs are ranked by their absolute losses, with percentage declines included for context. OccupationEmployment change (%)Employment change Cashiers-9.9%-313,600 Office clerks-6.7%-177,800 Customer service reps-5.5%-153,700 Accounting & auditing clerks-5.8%-94,300 Fast food cooks-13.5%-90,300 Retail supervisors-5%-72,300 Inventory clerks-7.7%-66,300 Bank tellers-12.9%-44,900 Data entry clerk-25.9%-36,700 Hand packers-5.4%-32,200 Food prep workers-3.4%-30,900 Secretaries (excl. legal and medical)-1.6%-30,800 Correctional officers-7.8%-30,100 Childcare workers-2.9%-29,200 Elementary school teachers-2%-27,900 Payroll clerks-16.7%-27,000 Computer support specialists-3.7%-27,000 Metalworking machine operators-12.1%-21,100 Teaching assistants (excl. post-secondary)-1.5%-21,100 Retail salespersons-0.5%-19,600 Survey interviewers-11.6%-19,100 Computer numerically controlled tool operators-10.7%-19,000 Claims adjusters & investigators-5.1%-18,200 Office & administrative support workers-7.8%-18,100 Secondary school teachers-1.6%-17,800 Bill & account collectors-10.5%-17,500 Agricultural laborers-3.3%-16,800 Waiters & waitresses-0.7%-16,300 Order clerks-17.2%-15,400 General laborer (manufacturing)-8.9%-15,000 Automation Hits Routine Roles Hardest The steepest percentage losses are concentrated in office-based clerical roles. Data entry clerks, for example, are projected to decline by 25.9%, the largest percentage drop among all occupations. Payroll clerks follow closely with a 16.7% decrease, while bank tellers also see double-digit declines. These jobs involve repetitive, rule-based tasks that can be automated by software or AI systems, reducing the need for human input. U.S. companies driving this wave of automation include ServiceNow (ticker: NOW), UiPath (ticker: PATH), and Workday (ticker: WDAY). Retail and Service Jobs Face Large Absolute Losses Cashiers are expected to see the biggest total job losses as checkout systems, mobile ordering, and self-pay kiosks expand. Similarly, customer service representatives and retail supervisors are projected to shrink by over 150,000 and 70,000 positions respectively. According to the Census Bureau, the retail industry supports over a quarter of U.S. jobs, meaning this trend could have a major impact on society. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Which Jobs Are Safest From AI? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Median Age in Every Country 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 Africa is the world’s youngest region, with 21 countries (representing 790M people) having a median age of under 20. Asia has a mix of both very old and very young countries, ranging from Japan (median age of 50) to Afghanistan (median age of 20). The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, we map the median age in every country, showing where populations are oldest and youngest around the globe. Median age measures the midpoint of a population’s age distribution. In other words, it’s where half the people are younger and half are older. This is different from a mean average, which sums all ages and divides by the total number of people, making it more affected by very young or old individuals. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from the World Factbook. Note that the median age of the world is around 30.9 years. CountryRegionMedian Age Saint HelenaAfrica45 MauritiusAfrica40 SeychellesAfrica39 TunisiaAfrica34 MoroccoAfrica31 South AfricaAfrica30 AlgeriaAfrica29 Cabo VerdeAfrica29 BotswanaAfrica27 DjiboutiAfrica26 LibyaAfrica26 EswatiniAfrica25 EgyptAfrica24 LesothoAfrica24 NamibiaAfrica23 ComorosAfrica23 MauritaniaAfrica22 Equatorial GuineaAfrica22 GabonAfrica22 GhanaAfrica21 EritreaAfrica21 MadagascarAfrica21 ZimbabweAfrica21 Cote d'IvoireAfrica21 KenyaAfrica21 Sao Tome & PrincipeAfrica21 RwandaAfrica21 TogoAfrica21 Republic of the CongoAfrica21 Central African RepublicAfrica20 EthiopiaAfrica20 MalawiAfrica20 GambiaAfrica20 LiberiaAfrica20 GuineaAfrica19 Sierra LeoneAfrica19 NigeriaAfrica19 SudanAfrica19 SenegalAfrica19 TanzaniaAfrica19 SomaliaAfrica19 CameroonAfrica19 South SudanAfrica19 Burkina FasoAfrica19 ZambiaAfrica18 BurundiAfrica18 Guinea-BissauAfrica18 MozambiqueAfrica17 BeninAfrica17 DRCAfrica17 ChadAfrica17 MaliAfrica16 AngolaAfrica16 UgandaAfrica16 NigerAfrica15 JapanAsia50 Hong KongAsia47 South KoreaAsia46 TaiwanAsia45 MacauAsia43 RussiaAsia42 ThailandAsia42 ChinaAsia40 SingaporeAsia39 ArmeniaAsia39 GeorgiaAsia38 North KoreaAsia36 AzerbaijanAsia34 Sri LankaAsia34 VietnamAsia33 BruneiAsia32 KazakhstanAsia32 MaldivesAsia32 MalaysiaAsia32 IndonesiaAsia32 MongoliaAsia32 TurkmenistanAsia31 BurmaAsia31 BhutanAsia31 IndiaAsia30 BangladeshAsia30 UzbekistanAsia29 KyrgyzstanAsia28 CambodiaAsia28 NepalAsia28 PhilippinesAsia26 LaosAsia25 PakistanAsia23 TajikistanAsia23 Papua New GuineaAsia22 Timor-LesteAsia21 AfghanistanAsia20 Saint BarthelemyCentral America & the Caribbean47 Puerto RicoCentral America & the Caribbean46 Virgin IslandsCentral America & the Caribbean43 CubaCentral America & the Caribbean43 BarbadosCentral America & the Caribbean41 Cayman IslandsCentral America & the Caribbean41 Sint MaartenCentral America & the Caribbean41 ArubaCentral America & the Caribbean41 Saint LuciaCentral America & the Caribbean40 Saint Kitts & NevisCentral America & the Caribbean39 Trinidad & TobagoCentral America & the Caribbean39 British Virgin IslandsCentral America & the Caribbean39 CuracaoCentral America & the Caribbean38 Saint Vincent & the GrenadinesCentral America & the Caribbean38 AnguillaCentral America & the Caribbean37 DominicaCentral America & the Caribbean37 MontserratCentral America & the Caribbean37 Turks & Caicos IslandsCentral America & the Caribbean36 Costa RicaCentral America & the Caribbean36 GrenadaCentral America & the Caribbean35 Saint MartinCentral America & the Caribbean34 Antigua & BarbudaCentral America & the Caribbean34 PanamaCentral America & the Caribbean32 JamaicaCentral America & the Caribbean31 The BahamasCentral America & the Caribbean31 El SalvadorCentral America & the Caribbean30 Dominican RepublicCentral America & the Caribbean29 NicaraguaCentral America & the Caribbean29 BelizeCentral America & the Caribbean27 HondurasCentral America & the Caribbean26 HaitiCentral America & the Caribbean25 GuatemalaCentral America & the Caribbean25 MonacoEurope57 AndorraEurope49 ItalyEurope48 SpainEurope47 GermanyEurope47 GreeceEurope47 PortugalEurope46 SloveniaEurope46 San MarinoEurope46 RomaniaEurope46 LatviaEurope46 LithuaniaEurope45 BulgariaEurope45 CroatiaEurope45 EstoniaEurope45 GuernseyEurope45 AustriaEurope45 UkraineEurope45 Isle of ManEurope45 HungaryEurope45 Bosnia & HerzegovinaEurope45 LiechtensteinEurope44 CzechiaEurope44 SwitzerlandEurope44 SerbiaEurope44 MaltaEurope44 FinlandEurope43 PolandEurope43 SlovakiaEurope43 FranceEurope43 NetherlandsEurope42 DenmarkEurope42 BelarusEurope42 BelgiumEurope42 SwedenEurope41 MontenegroEurope41 NorwayEurope41 UKEurope41 North MacedoniaEurope41 IrelandEurope40 MoldovaEurope40 LuxembourgEurope40 CyprusEurope40 JerseyEurope38 IcelandEurope38 Faroe IslandsEurope37 GibraltarEurope37 AlbaniaEurope36 KosovoEurope32 LebanonMiddle East36 UAEMiddle East36 QatarMiddle East34 TurkiyeMiddle East34 IranMiddle East34 BahrainMiddle East33 Saudi ArabiaMiddle East32 KuwaitMiddle East30 IsraelMiddle East30 OmanMiddle East27 JordanMiddle East25 SyriaMiddle East24 IraqMiddle East22 YemenMiddle East22 West BankMiddle East22 Gaza StripMiddle East20 Saint Pierre & MiquelonNorth America51 BermudaNorth America44 CanadaNorth America43 U.S.North America39 GreenlandNorth America35 MexicoNorth America31 Cook IslandsOceania41 Cocos IslandsOceania40 AustraliaOceania38 Christmas IslandOceania38 New ZealandOceania38 Wallis and FutunaOceania36 French PolynesiaOceania35 PalauOceania35 New CaledoniaOceania34 Northern Mariana IslandsOceania32 FijiOceania32 GuamOceania30 American SamoaOceania30 MicronesiaOceania28 TuvaluOceania28 NauruOceania28 SamoaOceania27 KiribatiOceania27 TongaOceania26 Marshall IslandsOceania26 Solomon IslandsOceania25 VanuatuOceania25 ChileSouth America37 UruguaySouth America37 BrazilSouth America35 ArgentinaSouth America33 ColombiaSouth America33 SurinameSouth America32 ParaguaySouth America32 VenezuelaSouth America31 PeruSouth America30 GuyanaSouth America28 EcuadorSouth America28 BoliviaSouth America27 Africa Has the Youngest Populations Africa stands out as the youngest region by far, with 21 countries reporting a median age below 20, led by Niger (15), Uganda (16), and Mali (16). Altogether, these 21 countries represent 790 million people. This demographic structure reflects high fertility and improving child survival rates, but also signals future challenges in job creation and education. These youthful populations could shape global labor markets and migration flows in the decades ahead. Europe and East Asia: Aging at Record Speeds On the other hand, Europe and East Asia have some of the oldest populations on the planet. Europe’s oldest include Monaco (57), Italy (48), and Germany (47), while in Asia, Japan (50), Hong Kong (47), and South Korea (46) underscore the region’s demographic decline. Shrinking workforces and rising dependency ratios pose serious challenges in the future, particularly when it comes to healthcare and pensions. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Fastest Shrinking Countries by Population on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Financing Risk by Country 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 Most countries (90) fall in the low-risk category, while 57 countries face high risks in the short term. Low-risk countries include the U.S., Canada, Japan, and most of Western Europe. Emerging markets like India and Brazil fall into the medium-risk category. Financing and commercial risk measures how vulnerable countries are to short-term shocks, ranging from liquidity pressures between companies to disruptions in trade activity. This infographic, based on data from Allianz Trade, visualizes the global landscape of short-term financing and commercial risk as of Q2 2025. The short-term risk ratings measure the risk of non-payment by companies in a given country based on two indicators that track financing flows and disruptions in demand. The Countries With the Lowest and Highest Risk Developed economies and oil-rich nations dominate the low risk bucket of countries, while many emerging markets and conflict-facing countries are in riskier categories. A total of 90 countries fall in the low-risk category, and 57 countries are in the high-risk zone, with others falling into the medium and sensitive-risk brackets. CountryRisk Level AfghanistanHigh BahrainHigh BelarusHigh BoliviaHigh Burkina FasoHigh BurundiHigh Central African RepublicHigh ChadHigh ComorosHigh CongoHigh CubaHigh EgyptHigh Equatorial GuineaHigh EritreaHigh EthiopiaHigh GambiaHigh GhanaHigh GuineaHigh Guinea-BissauHigh IranHigh IraqHigh LaosHigh LesothoHigh LebanonHigh LiberiaHigh LibyaHigh MalawiHigh MaliHigh Marshall IslandsHigh MicronesiaHigh MoldovaHigh MozambiqueHigh MyanmarHigh NauruHigh NepalHigh NigerHigh North KoreaHigh PakistanHigh Papua New GuineaHigh RussiaHigh Sierra LeoneHigh Solomon IslandsHigh SomaliaHigh South SudanHigh Sri LankaHigh SudanHigh SyriaHigh Timor-LesteHigh TongaHigh TunisiaHigh TurkmenistanHigh UkraineHigh VanuatuHigh VenezuelaHigh YemenHigh ZambiaHigh ZimbabweHigh American SamoaLow AndorraLow AnguillaLow AntarcticaLow ArubaLow AustraliaLow AustriaLow AzerbaijanLow BelgiumLow BermudaLow Bouvet IslandLow British Indian Ocean TerritoryLow British Virgin IslandsLow BulgariaLow CanadaLow Cayman IslandsLow ChileLow ChinaLow Christmas IslandLow Cocos (Keeling) IslandsLow Costa RicaLow Czech RepublicLow DenmarkLow Dominican RepublicLow EstoniaLow Falkland IslandsLow FinlandLow FranceLow French GuianaLow French PolynesiaLow GermanyLow GibraltarLow GreenlandLow GrenadaLow GuadeloupeLow GuamLow GuatemalaLow Heard & McDonald IslandsLow Hong KongLow HungaryLow IndonesiaLow IrelandLow JapanLow LiechtensteinLow LuxembourgLow MacaoLow MalaysiaLow MaltaLow MartiniqueLow MayotteLow MonacoLow MontserratLow MoroccoLow NetherlandsLow New CaledoniaLow New ZealandLow Norfolk IslandLow Northern Mariana IslandsLow NorwayLow OmanLow ParaguayLow PeruLow PhilippinesLow Pitcairn IslandsLow Puerto RicoLow QatarLow RéunionLow San MarinoLow Saudi ArabiaLow SingaporeLow SlovakiaLow SloveniaLow South Georgia & Sandwich IslandsLow South KoreaLow SpainLow St. HelenaLow St. MaartenLow Svalbard & Jan MayenLow SwedenLow SwitzerlandLow TaiwanLow ThailandLow TokelauLow Turks & CaicosLow United Arab EmiratesLow United KingdomLow United StatesLow UruguayLow US Minor Outlying IslandsLow US Virgin IslandsLow Vatican CityLow Wallis & FutunaLow AlbaniaMedium AlgeriaMedium BahamasMedium BeninMedium BotswanaMedium BrazilMedium BruneiMedium CambodiaMedium Cape VerdeMedium ColombiaMedium Côte d'IvoireMedium CroatiaMedium CyprusMedium DjiboutiMedium DominicaMedium French Southern TerritoriesMedium GreeceMedium GuyanaMedium HondurasMedium IcelandMedium IndiaMedium IsraelMedium ItalyMedium JamaicaMedium KuwaitMedium LatviaMedium LithuaniaMedium MaldivesMedium MauritiusMedium MexicoMedium NamibiaMedium NiueMedium North MacedoniaMedium PalauMedium PanamaMedium PolandMedium PortugalMedium RwandaMedium São Tomé & PríncipeMedium SerbiaMedium SeychellesMedium St. Kitts & NevisMedium St. LuciaMedium St. Pierre & MiquelonMedium TanzaniaMedium Trinidad & TobagoMedium VietnamMedium AngolaSensitive Antigua & BarbudaSensitive ArgentinaSensitive ArmeniaSensitive BangladeshSensitive BarbadosSensitive BelizeSensitive BhutanSensitive Bosnia & HerzegovinaSensitive CameroonSensitive Congo (Dem. Rep.)Sensitive Cook IslandsSensitive CuraçaoSensitive EcuadorSensitive El SalvadorSensitive EswatiniSensitive FijiSensitive GabonSensitive GeorgiaSensitive JordanSensitive KazakhstanSensitive KenyaSensitive KiribatiSensitive KyrgyzstanSensitive MadagascarSensitive MauritaniaSensitive MongoliaSensitive MontenegroSensitive NicaraguaSensitive NigeriaSensitive RomaniaSensitive SamoaSensitive SenegalSensitive South AfricaSensitive St. Vincent & GrenadinesSensitive SurinameSensitive TajikistanSensitive TogoSensitive TurkeySensitive TuvaluSensitive UgandaSensitive UzbekistanSensitive Countries like the United States, Canada, Germany, and Japan are in the low risk category. Most of Western Europe—including France, Switzerland, and the Nordic nations—also fall into this bracket. In the Asia-Pacific region, China, Singapore, Japan, and South Korea remain anchors of stability, alongside Australia. Meanwhile, emerging markets like Brazil, India, Vietnam, and Mexico face medium risks in the short term. High and Sensitive Risk Regions According to Allianz, 42 countries fall in the sensitive risk category (a rank above medium risk), including Argentina, Bangladesh, South Africa, and more than 15 other African nations. High-risk countries are concentrated in Sub-Saharan Africa, parts of the Middle East, and conflict-affected states such as Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan. These economies could face credit constraints and short-term disruptions in demand and economic activity. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Central Banks Gold Reserves vs. U.S. Treasuries on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.