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.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: America’s Most Common Drugs by Medicare Spending 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 Eliquis tops 2023 Medicare spending at $18.3 billion, more than twice the second-ranked drug (Ozempic). An aging population—and related conditions like blood clots—are reshaping U.S. healthcare costs. The top 35 drugs by Medicare spending are produced by just 20 companies, highlighting the market’s concentration and pricing power. From diabetes injectables to blockbuster blood thinners, a handful of drugs account for a sizable share of Medicare’s pharmacy bill. This visualization ranks the most common drugs by total Medicare spending in 2023, sourced from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services It tracks every claim, dosage, and dollar flowing through Medicare Part D, the federal prescription-drug benefit. Blood Thinners Are America’s Most Common Drug Eliquis (generic name: Apixaban) alone racked up $18.3 billion in Medicare spending in 2023, nearly double the next drug, Ozempic. Alongside Xarelto, anticoagulants accounted for over $24 billion in 2023. RankDrug NameCompanyTotal Medicare Spending (2023)Prevents / Treats 1EliquisBMS Primarycare$18,273,451,967Blood clots 2OzempicNovo Nordisk$9,194,048,435Diabetes, weight loss 3JardianceBoehringer Ing.$8,839,935,063Diabetes 4TrulicityEli Lilly & Co.$7,363,856,224Diabetes 5XareltoJanssen Pharm.$6,309,246,823Blood clots 6Trelegy ElliptaGlaxosmithkline$4,455,884,010COPD 7Humira(Cf) PenAbbvie US LLC$4,419,828,188Arthritis, Crohn's disease 8FarxigaAstrazeneca$4,342,182,307Diabetes 9JanuviaMerck Sharp & D$4,090,836,821Diabetes 10RevlimidCelgene/BMS$3,859,804,789Blood cancers & bone marrow disease 11EntrestoNovartis$3,430,441,590Heart failure 12Lantus SolostarSanofi-Aventis$3,157,233,282Diabetes 13BiktarvyGilead Sciences$3,152,256,269HIV infection 14Stelara*Janssen Biotech*$2,987,778,600Psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, Crohn's disease 15XtandiAstellas Pharma$2,601,510,278Prostate cancer 16MyrbetriqAstellas Pharma$2,510,288,600Overactive bladder 17ImbruvicaPharmacyclics,$2,371,893,292Blood cancers 18MounjaroEli Lilly & Co.$2,361,384,157Diabetes, weight loss 19Enbrel SureclickAmgen$2,054,858,499Various kind of arthritis 20IbrancePfizer US Pharm$2,020,903,604Breast cancer 21SymbicortAstrazeneca$2,004,295,918Asthma, COPD 22JakafiIncyte Corporat$1,940,765,069Bone marrow disorders 23Novolog FlexpenNovo Nordisk$1,875,605,627Diabetes 24OfevBoehringer Ing.$1,837,061,150Pulmonary fibrosis 25LinzessAllergan Inc.$1,825,245,843IBS, constipation 26Invega SustennaJanssen Pharm.$1,821,418,393Schizophrenia 27PomalystCelgene/BMS$1,709,288,465Blood cancers 28IngrezzaNeurocrine Bios$1,705,132,723Huntington’s disease 29LenalidomideAmneal Pharmaceuticals / Sun Pharma / Teva Pharmaceuticals$1,681,292,157Blood cancers & bone marrow disease 30RybelsusNovo Nordisk$1,665,906,943Diabetes, weight loss 31RestasisAllergan Inc.$1,501,664,198Chronic dry eye 32CreonAbbvie US LLC$1,466,866,603Pancreatic enzyme replacement 33ArexvyGlaxosmithkline$1,387,933,256RSV prevention 34Breo ElliptaGlaxosmithkline$1,373,600,714Asthma, COPD 35VyndamaxPfizer US Pharm$1,349,659,508Amyloid heart disease Their rise reflects both an aging population and expanding preventative treatment for stroke and atrial fibrillation. With almost four million beneficiaries, Eliquis is prescribed to roughly one in 10 Part D enrollees. Related: See the 25 countries that are projected have the most seniors in 2050. Diabetes and Weight-Loss Therapies Surge in America Four GLP-1 and SGLT2 diabetes drugs—Ozempic, Jardiance, Trulicity, and Farxiga—collectively totaled $29.7 billion. Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro also double as weight-loss aids, driving demand beyond traditional type-2 diabetes patients. This (sortable table) lists cost per dose for the top 35 drugs. RankDrug NameCompanyGeneric Name# of BeneficiariesMedicare Spending Per Dosage Unit 1EliquisBMS PrimarycareApixaban3,927,848$10 2OzempicNovo NordiskSemaglutide1,464,468$356 3JardianceBoehringer Ing.Empagliflozin1,882,768$20 4TrulicityEli Lilly & Co.Dulaglutide938,731$483 5XareltoJanssen Pharm.Rivaroxaban1,324,165$18 6Trelegy ElliptaGlaxosmithklineFluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter1,050,583$11 7Humira(Cf) PenAbbvie US LLCAdalimumab61,474$3,750 8FarxigaAstrazenecaDapagliflozin Propanediol993,909$20 9JanuviaMerck Sharp & DSitagliptin Phosphate843,391$19 10RevlimidCelgene/BMSLenalidomide36,967$878 11EntrestoNovartisSacubitril/Valsartan663,587$12 12Lantus SolostarSanofi-AventisInsulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog1,198,294$30 13BiktarvyGilead SciencesBictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala83,843$133 14Stelara*Janssen Biotech*Ustekinumab22,930$26,818 15XtandiAstellas PharmaEnzalutamide28,658$146 16MyrbetriqAstellas PharmaMirabegron769,978$15 17ImbruvicaPharmacyclics,Ibrutinib17,100$487 18MounjaroEli Lilly & Co.Tirzepatide370,203$540 19Enbrel SureclickAmgenEtanercept34,287$1,812 20IbrancePfizer US PharmPalbociclib16,015$753 21SymbicortAstrazenecaBudesonide/Formoterol Fumarate984,400$39 22JakafiIncyte CorporatRuxolitinib Phosphate14,041$298 23Novolog FlexpenNovo NordiskInsulin Aspart588,526$39 24OfevBoehringer Ing.Nintedanib Esylate20,444$221 25LinzessAllergan Inc.Linaclotide565,088$18 26Invega SustennaJanssen Pharm.Paliperidone Palmitate70,988$2,344 27PomalystCelgene/BMSPomalidomide12,739$1,089 28IngrezzaNeurocrine BiosValbenazine Tosylate29,191$268 29LenalidomideAmneal Pharmaceuticals / Sun Pharma / Teva PharmaceuticalsLenalidomide20,403$682 30RybelsusNovo NordiskSemaglutide285,693$32 31RestasisAllergan Inc.Cyclosporine492,479$11 32CreonAbbvie US LLCLipase/Protease/Amylase185,325$9 33ArexvyGlaxosmithklineRsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/PF4,390,151$316 34Breo ElliptaGlaxosmithklineFluticasone/Vilanterol556,799$7 35VyndamaxPfizer US PharmTafamidis7,589$735 Their high list prices—Ozempic averages $356 per dose—illustrate how novel biologics multiply spending even with smaller patient counts. Related: See where Americans skipped going to the doctor (even when they had to) in 2023. Cancer and Autoimmune Biologics are Expensive Drugs Revlimid, Humira, and Stelara each exceed $3 billion despite treating fewer than 100,000 beneficiaries each. Revlimid’s $878 per dose and Stelara’s staggering $26,818 underscore why biologics dominate specialty-drug budgets. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want more health-related data storytelling? Check out Ranked: Countries That Spend the Most Years in Poor Health on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization America’s Millionaires and Billionaires vs. Other Top 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 The United States is home to over 6 million millionaires and 867 billionaires—more than the next nine countries combined China ranks second, but with just one-eighth as many millionaires as the U.S Europe remains a stronghold of wealth, with Germany, France, and the UK each hosting hundreds of thousands of high-net-worth individuals The United States has long been a global center of wealth, and the gap between America and the rest of the world continues to widen. From Silicon Valley founders to Wall Street financiers, America’s concentration of millionaires and billionaires far surpasses any other nation. This chart uses data from Henley & Partners to compare the number of U.S. millionaires and billionaires against those in the next nine wealthiest countries. Where Global Wealth Is Concentrated The U.S. hosts more than six million millionaires, accounting for roughly 39% of the world’s millionaire population. It also leads by a wide margin in billionaires—867 in total—greater than China, Germany, and India combined. RankCountryMillionaires (USD 1m+)Billionaires (USD 1bn+) 1 U.S. 6,041,600867 2 China 827,900278 3 Germany 781,90080 4 Japan 714,00044 5 UK 578,40072 6 France 490,80060 7 Australia 391,00052 8 Switzerland 384,90040 9 Canada 378,60054 10 Italy 318,20048 China follows with 827,900 millionaires and 278 billionaires, underscoring the country’s growth in private wealth despite slowing GDP growth in recent years. However, along with the UK, China is expected to lose the most number of millionaires in 2025. Germany leads among European countries, with 781,900 millionaires and 80 billionaires—driven by its strong industrial base and family-owned Mittelstand firms. Furthermore, the UK, France, Switzerland, and Italy continue to anchor wealth within the continent, which collectively houses over 2 million millionaires. America’s Wealth Advantage The dominance of U.S. wealth reflects the scale of its financial markets, entrepreneurship, and innovation economy. Tech founders, asset managers, and corporate leaders have driven a rise in ultra-high-net-worth individuals and wealth flows over the past two decades. While China and Europe have seen growth in wealth creation, the U.S. still commands a disproportionate share of global private capital—and remains home to nearly half of the world’s billionaires. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How All the Billionaires Made Their Money on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: U.S. States That Spend the Most on Going Out 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 Colorado residents spend the most on going out, about $5,600 each year eating out or staying in hotel accommodations. This is the highest in the country, after adjusting for price differences between states. Despite the cost accounting, wealthier states still spend more, suggesting that states with higher incomes have greater discretionary spending. From après-ski dinners in Denver to double espressos in Honolulu, Americans love treating themselves when they go out. But how much they’re willing (and able) to spend varies widely. This chart ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia by their per-capita spending on food services and accommodation in 2024, after stripping out regional price differences. Data for this visualization comes from Bureau of Economic Analysis. To make states comparable, figures are adjusted for local price levels using BEA Regional Price Parities (RPP) for “Other Services” based on 2023 data. Regions are based on Census Bureau’s methodology. Results are expressed in 2024 dollars. As 2024 category RPPs are not yet published, 2023 is used as a proxy as year-to-year changes in relative price levels are typically small. Where Americans Spend the Most Going Out, by State Topping the list, Colorado residents shell out an average of $5,677 per person, about $1,500 above the U.S. norm. RankStateRegionState CodePer capita spending on food & lodging in 2024 1ColoradoWestCO$5,677 2District of ColumbiaSouthDC$5,661 3HawaiiWestHI$5,412 4AlaskaWestAK$5,126 5CaliforniaWestCA$5,126 6FloridaSouthFL$4,879 7Rhode IslandNortheastRI$4,844 8MassachusettsNortheastMA$4,762 9New YorkNortheastNY$4,607 10MaineNortheastME$4,509 11NevadaWestNV$4,474 12MontanaWestMT$4,415 13DelawareSouthDE$4,395 14North DakotaMidwestND$4,369 15New MexicoWestNM$4,330 16VermontNortheastVT$4,238 17TexasSouthTX$4,222 18WyomingWestWY$4,204 19IllinoisMidwestIL$4,200 20ArizonaWestAZ$4,159 21South DakotaMidwestSD$4,148 22TennesseeSouthTN$4,145 23South CarolinaSouthSC$4,138 24VirginiaSouthVA$4,124 25LouisianaSouthLA$4,084 26New HampshireNortheastNH$4,080 27OregonWestOR$4,069 28ConnecticutNortheastCT$4,062 29MarylandSouthMD$4,016 30New JerseyNortheastNJ$4,015 31GeorgiaSouthGA$3,993 32WashingtonWestWA$3,949 33North CarolinaSouthNC$3,898 34MissouriMidwestMO$3,859 35OklahomaSouthOK$3,790 36NebraskaMidwestNE$3,771 37KansasMidwestKS$3,591 38WisconsinMidwestWI$3,553 39UtahWestUT$3,541 40MinnesotaMidwestMN$3,522 41PennsylvaniaNortheastPA$3,510 42IndianaMidwestIN$3,500 43OhioMidwestOH$3,491 44KentuckySouthKY$3,427 45AlabamaSouthAL$3,403 46MichiganMidwestMI$3,374 47MississippiSouthMS$3,369 48IdahoWestID$3,320 49IowaMidwestIA$3,272 50ArkansasSouthAR$3,140 51West VirginiaSouthWV$3,080 N/AU.S. AverageN/AUSA$4,194 Right behind is the District of Columbia at $5,661, where a dense concentration of restaurants that caters to well-paid professionals. Hawaii ($5,412), Alaska ($5,126), and California ($5,126) round out the five biggest spenders This reflects both tourism-driven economies and higher household incomes, a clear mix of how prosperity and lifestyle intersect. Higher wages provide the discretionary cushion, while vibrant leisure industries offer plenty of ways to spend it. Related: Look at the latest estimates for household income by state. The Midwest Prefers Eating In Regional patterns emerge quickly. Western states lead with an average of $4,446, buoyed by tourism hotspots and hip urban centers. The Northeast follows at $4,292, helped by dense cityscapes like New York and Boston. Meanwhile, Midwestern states average just $3,721, a full $700 below the U.S. average. At the bottom sit West Virginia ($3,080), Arkansas ($3,140), Iowa ($3,272), Idaho ($3,320), and Mississippi ($3,369). Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out the Minimum Wages in All 50 States and 35 Countries, Adjusted for Living Costs on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 7 hours ago on October 20, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo Top Countries Behind U.S. Tariff Revenue Key Takeaways At the beginning of 2025, the United States implemented higher tariff rates on imported goods from many major trading partners. At a trade-weighted tariff rate of 47.3%, nearly one-third of U.S. tariff revenue is collected on imports originating from China. Despite long-standing free trade agreements under NAFTA and later the USMCA, imports from Mexico and Canada now generate the second- and third-highest tariff revenues for the U.S. Tariff rates vary by country, as does the value of goods each nation exports to the U.S. As a result, their contributions to U.S. tariff revenue differ significantly. In this Markets in a Minute graphic, created in partnership with Terzo, we break down which countries generate the most U.S. tariff revenue through imports under the new rates. Top Sources of U.S. Tariff Revenue by Country Amid rapidly shifting trade policies, exact revenue figures are hard to confirm. Global Trade Alert approximated tariff revenue by applying current tariff rates to 2024 import data. The data comprises the country’s top 20 trading partners. Here are the results: ExporterHypothetical Tariff Revenue ($ billions) China205.2 Mexico84.1 Canada78.8 India33.0 Japan32.3 Germany29.9 Vietnam29.8 South Korea27.9 Taiwan17.3 Italy12.9 Thailand12.6 Brazil12.5 Switzerland12.2 France9.9 Other105.5 China’s imports top the list, generating an estimated $205.2 billion in U.S. trade revenue. This is nearly 30% of the projected $703.9 billion total. The high volume of Chinese imports and a steep trade-weighted tax rate of 47.3% largely drive this. Despite long-standing free trade agreements under NAFTA and later the USMCA, imports from Mexico and Canada now generate the second- and third-highest trade revenues for the country. They totaled $84.1 billion and $78.8 billion, respectively.  Other Trading Partners The remaining $335.7 billion is split between imports from a variety of countries. India ($33.0 billion) and Germany ($32.3 billion) are also estimated to be heavy contributors.  The U.S. once considered imposing punitive tariffs on Switzerland before reversing the proposal. As a result, its imports are estimated to contribute $12.2 billion. Uncertainty Ahead With geopolitical tensions and trade dynamics evolving quickly, policies may continue to shift. Investors can benefit from staying informed on these macroeconomic developments. Stay in tune with your company’s spending, revenue, and risk with Terzo’s AI-powered financial platform. 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See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Cities Where Young Americans Can Still Afford a Home 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 Nearly 10% of Nashville’s residents below the age of 30 hold a mortgage, according to LendingTree’s analysis of 2024 credit reports. Among the 50 largest metros, this is the highest share of adults under 30 with mortgages, suggesting it’s the best city for young Americans to afford a home. We rank the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas by the share of adults under 30 who have a mortgage, painting a clear picture of where today’s twentysomethings can realistically afford a home. Data for this visualization comes from LendingTree. They analyzed 32,000 anonymized fourth-quarter 2024 credit reports of adults under 30 in the 50 largest U.S. metros to create this ranking. Please see their methodology section for more details. The American Dream is Still Within Reach In These Cities At 9.4%, Nashville claims the highest share of under-30 mortgage holders in the country. RankCityStateShare of Americans Under 30 With Mortgages 1NashvilleTennessee9.4% 2IndianapolisIndiana8.4% 3PittsburghPennsylvania7.0% 4CincinnatiOhio6.5% 5LouisvilleKentucky5.8% 6Oklahoma CityOklahoma5.7% 7San AntonioTexas5.3% 8HartfordConnecticut5.0% 9Virginia BeachVirginia4.9% 10BuffaloNew York4.7% 10Salt Lake CityUtah4.7% 12RaleighNorth Carolina4.6% 13DetroitMichigan4.5% 14MinneapolisMinnesota4.3% 14PhoenixArizona4.3% 14ProvidenceRhode Island4.3% 17BirminghamAlabama4.1% 18MemphisTennessee4.0% 19DenverColorado3.7% 19Las VegasNevada3.7% 21New OrleansLouisiana3.5% 21RiversideCalifornia3.5% 23HoustonTexas3.4% 24ClevelandOhio3.3% 25BaltimoreMaryland3.2% 25DallasTexas3.2% 25TampaFlorida3.2% 28CharlotteNorth Carolina3.1% 28ChicagoIllinois3.1% 28PhiladelphiaPennsylvania3.1% 31MiamiFlorida3.0% 31St. LouisMissouri3.0% 33Kansas CityMissouri2.9% 34AustinTexas2.8% 34ColumbusOhio2.8% 36OrlandoFlorida2.6% 36SeattleWashington2.6% 38JacksonvilleFlorida2.5% 38MilwaukeeWisconsin2.5% 40Washington, D.C.District of Columbia2.4% 41AtlantaGeorgia2.3% 42PortlandOregon2.2% 43RichmondVirginia2.1% 44San FranciscoCalifornia2.0% 45San DiegoCalifornia1.7% 46SacramentoCalifornia1.6% 47BostonMassachusetts1.4% 48Los AngelesCalifornia1.3% 49New YorkNew York1.2% 50San JoseCalifornia0.8% The Music City’s housing-price growth has slowed from its pandemic peak, and a steady influx of jobs in healthcare, tech, and entertainment is giving young workers both stable incomes and loan approval power. Indianapolis (8.4%) and Pittsburgh (7.0%) follow, proof that mid-sized metros with diversified economies and moderate price tags remain happy hunting grounds for first-time buyers. These leaders share several traits: median home prices well below the national average, shorter commute times that widen the geographic radius of affordable neighborhoods, and state-level programs that reduce down-payment hurdles. Related: Here’s the latest median home prices by state. Midwest Cities and South Dominate Home Affordability Beyond the top three, the next dozen cities are heavily concentrated in the Midwest and South. Cincinnati, Louisville, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio all break the 5% threshold. Lower land costs and more flexible zoning keep construction pipelines open, while relatively low student-debt balances reduce the debt-to-income ratios that lenders scrutinize. Related: See how Ohio, Kentucky, Texas, and Oklahoma perform on average student debt by state. Even mid-tier Rust Belt metros such as Detroit (4.5%) and Minneapolis (4.3%) do better than larger coastal cities. Their affordable starter-home inventories help offset slower wage growth. This illustrates that absolute price matters more than headline salary figures when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage before age 30. Coastal State Economies Are Punishing for Home Ownership At the other end of the spectrum stand San Jose (0.8%), New York City (1.2%), and Los Angeles (1.3%). Sky-high property values inflate required down payments to six figures, while stricter land-use rules limit new supply and keep entry-level stock scarce. Even Boston (1.4%) and Seattle (2.6%), cities with strong job markets, show that surging demand can overwhelm wage gains. This can and push homeownership beyond the reach of many young professionals. Related: The median age of first-time home buyers in the U.S. is now 38, the oldest ever recorded. Learn More on the Voronoi App For a broarder perspective, check out: Where Homes are Affordable in North America Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Most Educated Populations, Across 45 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 Advanced economies such as Canada, Ireland, and South Korea have some of the highest shares of tertiary-educated adults (55–65%). Germany is a wealthy economy with relatively fewer university graduates, reflecting its strong apprenticeship system that provides high-skill jobs without degrees. Which countries have the most educated populations? Higher levels of tertiary education among a populace generally indicate greater potential for innovation and economic growth, but this isn’t always the case. In this graphic, we visualize educational attainment by country, breaking things down into three categories: below high-school, high-school or diploma, and college or university degree. Data & Discussion This data comes from the OECD’s Education at a Glance 2025 report. It compares educational attainment among working-age adults across 45 countries as of 2024. CountryBelow high-school (%)High-school or diploma (%)College or university degree (%) Canada6.428.964.7 Ireland10.731.757.5 South Korea6.537.356.2 Luxembourg17.628.054.4 UK17.129.053.8 Australia13.033.953.1 Sweden11.736.551.8 U.S.8.041.350.7 Israel12.337.250.5 Norway17.132.550.4 Lithuania7.045.347.7 Switzerland13.839.746.5 Denmark16.238.745.1 Netherlands18.336.645.1 Belgium17.237.845.0 Iceland20.435.144.5 New Zealand16.939.244.0 France16.140.643.4 Finland10.946.442.7 Estonia9.547.942.5 Spain34.723.042.3 Latvia10.748.940.5 Poland5.255.439.5 Austria13.149.237.7 Greece18.146.735.3 Slovenia11.054.434.6 Germany15.949.934.3 Bulgaria13.153.133.8 Chile25.042.132.9 Portugal38.530.131.4 Hungary11.957.031.1 Colombia32.736.830.6 Croatia9.759.930.4 Slovak Republic6.364.729.0 Costa Rica51.720.527.8 Czechia5.766.827.5 Türkiye49.923.126.9 Argentina32.243.623.7 Italy33.344.422.3 Mexico54.423.721.9 Brazil39.938.621.5 Romania24.656.219.2 India75.210.514.2 Indonesia57.329.713.1 South Africa49.341.79.0 Leaders in Higher Education Canada tops the list with nearly 65% of adults holding a college or university degree, followed closely by Ireland and South Korea. These nations have invested heavily in expanding access to higher education, driven by knowledge-based economies that reward advanced qualifications. According to other OECD data, higher levels of education bring significant earnings advantages. For instance, across OECD nations, tertiary graduates typically earn double the income of individuals who have not completed secondary education (high school). Balanced Education Models in Europe Countries like Austria and Germany demonstrate a more balanced split between tertiary and vocational education (education related to a specific job or trade). For example, Germany ranks 19th in the world in terms of GDP per capita, despite only 34% of its adults having a university degree. The country has a strong apprenticeship system where students combine hands-on training with theoretical learning, resulting in a high rate of employment upon graduation. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Universities Producing the Most Billionaires 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 Years in Poor Health 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 When measuring the gap between average life expectancy and health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE), wealthy Gulf states dominate the worst performers. On average, residents in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE all spend 16–17 years in poor health. Another rich country, the U.S., ranks eighth by this metric, with Americans spending nearly 16 of their 80 expected years in poor health. Many people are living longer—but not necessarily healthier—lives. This visualization ranks countries by the number of years their citizens can expect to live in poor health, calculated as the gap between average life expectancy and health-adjusted life expectancy. Skip to the second-last section for a full explanation of what health-adjusted life expectancy (HALE) is, and why it matters. HALE data (for the year 2021) is sourced from the World Bank, via Our World in Data. Average life expectancy is from 2025 estimates UN World Population Prospects. Together they reveal how disease, disability, and chronic conditions shape the quality—not just the quantity—of our lives. Important information: 1. Poor health is defined as having a disabling illness or injury. 2. Life expectancy figures are for both sexes, measured at birth. 3. HALE data only updates every five years and 2021 is the most recent release. 4. While the comparison isn’t perfect, shows broader regional patterns in healthcare. 5. Due to missing data some countries may not be present in this ranking. The Difference Between Living Longer and Living Healthier Oil wealth appears genuinely toxic to health outcomes. Nearly every Middle Eastern petrostate (Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait) appears in this worst-performers list. Bahrain (17.4 years), Oman (17.3), Qatar (16.5), and the UAE (15.9) all post sizable gaps despite having robust health-care budgets. RankCountryRegionYears in Poor HealthHALE, 2021Average Life Expectancy, 2025 1 BahrainAsia17.464.281.6 2 OmanAsia17.363.280.5 3 EswatiniAfrica16.947.564.4 4 QatarAsia16.566.282.7 5 BotswanaAfrica16.353.169.4 6 AfghanistanAsia16.150.466.5 7 UAEAsia15.967.383.2 8 U.S.Northern America15.763.979.6 9 PeruSouthern America15.163.078.1 10 LebanonAsia14.963.278.1 11 NamibiaAfrica14.952.867.7 12 MaldivesAsia14.866.781.5 13 BrazilSouthern America14.461.876.2 14 IndiaAsia14.458.172.5 15 MozambiqueAfrica14.349.764.0 16 IranAsia14.164.078.1 17 North MacedoniaEurope14.063.777.7 18 MexicoAmericas14.061.475.4 19 MicronesiaOceania13.957.971.8 20 ChileSouthern America13.867.781.5 21 CubaAmericas13.864.678.4 22 EritreaAfrica13.855.469.2 23 SlovakiaEurope13.864.978.7 24 South AfricaAfrica13.752.866.5 25 ZambiaAfrica13.753.066.7 26 GreeceEurope13.668.682.2 27 GuatemalaAmericas13.659.372.9 28 BulgariaEurope13.662.476.0 29 SurinameSouthern America13.660.373.9 30 AustraliaOceania13.670.684.2 31 GuyanaSouthern America13.656.870.4 32 LesothoAfrica13.644.658.2 33 Costa RicaAmericas13.667.681.2 34 Saudi ArabiaAsia13.665.679.2 35 FranceEurope13.570.183.6 36 UruguaySouthern America13.565.078.5 37 PolandEurope13.565.579.0 38 EcuadorSouthern America13.564.377.8 39 CzechiaEurope13.466.780.1 40 ItalyEurope13.470.684.0 41 Solomon IslandsOceania13.457.470.8 42 BahamasAmericas13.461.574.9 43 MoroccoAfrica13.462.375.7 44 UkraineEurope13.361.674.9 45 TunisiaAfrica13.363.676.9 46 AlbaniaEurope13.366.780.0 47 Puerto RicoAmericas13.368.882.1 48 PanamaAmericas13.366.780.0 49 SerbiaEurope13.263.977.1 50 ParaguaySouthern America13.260.974.1 51 Bosnia and HerzegovinaEurope13.265.078.2 52 PortugalEurope13.269.582.7 53 HondurasAmericas13.260.073.2 54 KazakhstanAsia13.161.674.7 55 YemenAsia13.156.569.6 56 VanuatuOceania13.158.771.8 57 CanadaNorthern America13.169.882.9 58 ColombiaSouthern America13.165.078.1 59 MalaysiaAsia13.163.977.0 60 SwitzerlandEurope13.171.184.2 61 KiribatiOceania13.153.666.7 62 JordanAsia13.065.178.1 63 MalawiAfrica13.054.767.7 64 KuwaitAsia13.067.880.8 65 UKEurope13.068.681.6 The lifestyle changes that come with sudden wealth, like sedentary living, processed foods, air conditioning replacing physical activity, seem to create a specific pattern of prolonged morbidity. The U.S. makes the top 10 as well, the only G7 economy to do. Americans are projected to spend 15.7 of 79.6 expected years in poor health. Also worth noting is the average life expectancy at birth for all of these aforementioned countries is fairly high. Which means these countries are good at keeping people alive with advanced medical technology. But they may be failing at keeping them healthy, as if they’ve optimized for extending life rather than living well. Related: Qatar and the U.S. also make the list of countries with the highest obesity rates. Life Expectancies in Low-Income Countries Several sub-Saharan African nations, including Eswatini, Botswana, and Namibia, also record gaps above 14 years. Unlike the richer Gulf countries, they face this burden alongside much shorter life expectancies, meaning fewer total healthy years. Latin American countries such as Peru and Brazil post similar gaps, reflecting both higher infant mortalities and higher disease burdens. These patterns highlight a central challenge for global health: boosting not only how long people live, but how long they live well. What is HALE (Health-Adjusted Life Expectancy)? HALE measures how many years a person can expect to live in good health, defined as free from disabling illness or injury. HALE matters because it fundamentally reframes what we mean by a “successful” life and healthcare system. Traditional life expectancy tells us how long people live, but HALE tells us how long they live well. Those “unhealthy years” are extraordinarily expensive. The U.S. healthcare system’s poor HALE performance means they’re essentially running a massive, costly life-support operation for millions of people. Countries with better HALE ratios spend less on healthcare while achieving better outcomes because they’re preventing problems rather than managing chronic decline. The U.S. has the highest per capita health spending amongst similar high-income countries, with the lowest average life expectancy. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Highest and Lowest Life Expectancy Around the World on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Greenest Cities in America 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 WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities across 28 key “green” indicators, including air quality, commuting habits, renewable energy use, and green job opportunities. San Jose, CA ranks #1 overall with a total score of 69.44, narrowly edging out Washington, DC (69.26). With strong environmental policies, California leads with eight of the 20 greenest cities. Minneapolis leads in sustainable transportation, supported by bike-friendly streets and walkable neighborhoods. America’s greenest cities are becoming cleaner, more sustainable, and increasingly urbanized. This map ranks the 100 largest U.S. cities by their environmental performance across four key categories: environment, transportation, energy sources, and lifestyle and policy. The data for this visualization comes from WalletHub. California’s Dominance in Urban Sustainability California continues to lead the way in green urban planning. Eight of the top 20 cities in the 2025 ranking are in California, including San Jose (#1), Oakland (#3), Irvine (#4), and San Francisco (#5). These cities have implemented ambitious emissions goals, renewable energy programs, and infrastructure investments to reduce reliance on cars. Ranked (1-100)CityEnvironmentTransportationEnergy SourcesLifestyle & Policy 1San Jose, CA818925 2Washington, DC147138 3Oakland, CA152586 4Irvine, CA441111 5San Francisco, CA275213 6Honolulu, HI2103217 7San Diego, CA9841012 8Minneapolis, MN251314 9Portland, OR5113202 10Seattle, WA548225 11Fremont, CA164146 12St. Paul, MN12122838 13Denver, CO809231 14Sacramento, CA49351813 15Boston, MA1124934 16Madison, WI645631 17Chula Vista, CA35941124 18Anaheim, CA3273128 19Buffalo, NY4735016 20Bakersfield, CA7229127 Statewide, California is pushing toward carbon neutrality by 2045, aiming to cut emissions 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. It also plans for 100% zero-emission new car sales by 2035 and 100% clean electricity by 2045, with 60% renewable power by 2030. Transportation Leaders in the Midwest Minneapolis (#8) and St. Paul (#12) stand out for their transportation infrastructure. Minneapolis ranks first in the transportation category, supported by extensive bike lanes, pedestrian-friendly design, and efficient public transit options. Washington, DC performs particularly well in lifestyle and policy measures, ranking 8th in that category. Honolulu (#6) and Portland (#9) also make the top 10. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: Where the Air Quality is Best in Each U.S. State on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.