See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization From Harvard to Stanford: The Tuition Costs of the Top 10 Colleges 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 Tuition alone at elite schools ranges from $59K to $71K, compared to $43K at the average private college. The University of Chicago tops the list. The cost of attending America’s most prestigious universities continues to soar. For the 2024–25 academic year, the total annual cost of the top 10 national universities now ranges from $77,500 to $98,300, according to data compiled from U.S. News & World Report and College Board. In the graphic above, we compare tuition costs for the top 10 U.S. universities with national averages for both private and public four-year colleges. Elite Education Comes at a Premium The University of Chicago tops the list, with tuition reaching $71,300. Other elite schools like Duke, Yale, and Stanford also hover near the $70,000 mark. Even Harvard, despite having one of the largest endowments in the world, lists tuition at $59,300. RankInstitutionTuitionTotal Cost 1University of Chicago$71.3K$85.4K – $98.3K 2Duke University$70.3K$92.8K – $94.2K 3Yale University$69.9K$94.4K 4Northwestern University$69.4K$77.5K – $96.2K 5Stanford University$67.7K$96.5K 6Johns Hopkins University$66.7K$77.7K – $92.8K 7Princeton University$65.2K$90.7K 8MIT$64.3K$89.3K 9University of Pennsylvania$63.2K$78.7K – $95.6K 10Harvard University$59.3K$90.4K – $95.4K —Private nonprofit 4-year$43.4K$62.6K —Public 4-year (out-of-state)$29.2K$49.1K —Public 4-year (in-state)$11.6K$29.9K The Gap Between Elite and Average Colleges Tuition at the top 10 U.S. universities ranges from $59,000 to $71,000 per year, averaging about 50% higher than the $43,400 charged by the typical private nonprofit four-year college. By comparison, public out-of-state universities average around $29,200, while in-state students pay just $11,600. In fact, the average college tuition costs have climbed a remarkable 748% since 1963, after adjusting for inflation. This steady rise reflects expanding facilities, faculty salaries, and student services, but it also deepens accessibility challenges. Fleeing Tuition Hikes Facing soaring tuition costs, more American students are looking overseas for affordable alternatives. According to the Institute of International Education’s Open Doors report, the number of Americans earning degrees abroad rose from about 50,000 in 2019 to over 90,000 in 2024. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Extra Earnings of a Bachelor’s Degree by State on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Mapped: How do Gun-Related Death Rates Vary by 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. Mississippi has the highest gun death rate in the U.S. at 28.1 per 100K people—over 7 times higher than Hawaii’s. The Southern and Western states dominate the upper end of the rankings, while the Northeast reports the lowest rates. Gun violence rates often correlate with lax firearm laws, higher gun ownership, and socioeconomic disparities. Gun violence remains one of the most persistent public health challenges in the United States. While the national conversation often focuses on federal policy, the reality on the ground varies dramatically by state. The map above, created by USAFacts using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows the age-adjusted rate of firearm deaths per 100,000 residents in each U.S. state in 2024. Here is a table of all 50 states and their firearm death rates: RankStateFirearm Deaths per 100K People (Age Adjusted, 2024) 1Mississippi28.1 2New Mexico27.0 3Alaska24.8 4Alabama24.0 5Wyoming23.6 6Louisiana23.0 7Arkansas20.8 8District of Columbia20.4 9Montana20.3 10Tennessee20.2 11South Carolina19.9 12Missouri19.8 13Oklahoma19.4 14Kentucky18.8 15Georgia17.8 16Nevada17.7 17Indiana17.5 18South Dakota17.4 19Arizona17.3 20North Carolina16.7 21Idaho16.3 22Colorado15.6 23Kansas15.4 24West Virginia15.3 25Ohio14.8 26Oregon14.4 27Texas14.3 28Utah13.7 29Florida13.2 30Virginia12.9 31Illinois12.6 32North Dakota12.5 33Wisconsin12.2 34Delaware12.1 35Michigan12.1 36Pennsylvania12.1 37Iowa12.0 38Maine12.0 39Maryland11.8 40Washington11.3 41Nebraska11.1 42Vermont10.7 43New Hampshire10.3 44Minnesota9.9 45California7.1 46Connecticut5.9 47Rhode Island4.7 48New York4.4 49New Jersey4.1 50Massachusetts3.9 51Hawaii3.8 At a glance, we can see a wide spectrum—from just 3.8 deaths per 100,000 people in Hawaii to over 28 in Mississippi. U.S. Gun Deaths: A National Crisis with Local Variations Compared to other high-income nations, the U.S. gun death rate is exceptionally high. However, the disparity becomes even more striking when comparing individual states. Southern states like Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama lead the country in firearm mortality, with death rates often double or triple those in Northeastern states like Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. What Drives State-by-State Disparities? The reasons behind these geographic differences are complex but generally revolve around three key factors: Firearm legislation: States with stricter gun laws tend to have lower gun death rates. For example, Hawaii and Massachusetts have some of the strongest firearm restrictions and the lowest death rates. Gun ownership: Higher rates of gun ownership are associated with more firearm-related deaths, whether by homicide or suicide. Socioeconomic conditions: Poverty, lack of access to mental health care, and social instability all contribute to higher rates of gun violence. The Role of Culture and History In many parts of the U.S., particularly in the South and Mountain West, firearms are deeply embedded in the cultural fabric. Hunting, self-defense, and strong support for Second Amendment rights shape policy decisions and public sentiment, making any statewide gun control efforts politically challenging. Meanwhile, urban areas in lower-death-rate states still face localized spikes in gun violence, often driven by factors such as gang activity. This underscores how state-level averages can mask important within-state variations. Related reading: Mapped: U.S. States With the Most Guns Learn More on the Voronoi App Explore more data-rich visuals like this in our recommended post: 30 Years of Gun Manufacturing in America.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: The World’s Strongest Animals 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 African bush elephant dominates in absolute strength, able to lift 13,000 pounds. An elephant trunk contains up to 40,000 muscles, compared to the entire human body which only has 600. Large predators like tigers are also incredibly powerful, with the ability to lift several times more than their body weight. The animal kingdom showcases some extraordinary examples of strength, with species evolving specialized muscles, body mechanics, and leverage to survive. In this graphic, we ranked the world’s strongest animals based on the maximum weight they’re capable of lifting. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from BBC Science Focus. The max lift (measured by bench press) of an average American male was included for context. AnimalMax Lift (lbs)Typical Body Weight (lbs) Avg. American male135200 Leopard280110 Polar bear1,0001,075 Lion1,000425 Grizzly bear1,100525 Tiger1,200475 Musk ox2,000600 White rhino1,8004,750 Gorilla1,800400 African bush elephant13,00013,000 Elephants: Nature’s Powerhouse The African bush elephant stands out in terms of absolute strength. Capable of lifting 13,000 pounds, the equivalent of a small school bus, it’s the most powerful land animal alive. Elephant trunks can contain up to 40,000 muscles, which allows for both delicate tasks like picking up a single blade of grass and massive feats of strength like uprooting trees. Elephants are also one of the world’s longest-living mammals, though their lifespans are shorter than humans. Big Cats and Gorillas Among carnivores, the tiger ranks as the most muscular predator. It has the ability to lift more than twice its body weight, and uses explosive movements for hunting prey. Gorillas, despite being primarily herbivores, rival big cats in raw power. Their upper-body muscles allow them to lift over 1,800 pounds. Compared to humans, gorillas have extremely dense muscle fibers as well as longer arms and thicker bones. The Strongest in Relative Terms While it can’t lift 1,000 pounds, the dung beetle is the world’s strongest creature when measured in relative terms. Found in almost every region of the world, this feces-eating bug can push up to 40 pounds, equal to over 1,100 times its own body weight. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Most Biodiverse Countries on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

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See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: States With the Highest Opioid Prescription Rates 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 Southern states had the highest opioid dispensing rates per 100 persons in 2023, including Arkansas (71.5), Alabama (71.4), Mississippi (63.1), and Louisiana (62.7). States with the lowest rates were spread out geographically: Hawaii (22.6), California (23.8), New Jersey (26.3), and New York (26.3). More than a decade after prescription opioids saturated U.S. medicine cabinets, the crisis has crested, but it is still far from over. In 2023, patients in some states filled more than three times as many prescriptions per capita as those in others, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Their state-level database tracks retail pharmacy opioid prescriptions dispensed per 100 residents, the same metric visualized in the accompanying map. Ranked: Southern States Lead Opioid Prescription Rates Arkansas tops the list at 71.5 prescriptions per 100 people, narrowly edging out Alabama (71.4). Mississippi and Louisiana round out the top four, each exceeding 60 prescriptions per 100 persons. RankStateCodeOpioid Prescriptions Dispensed Per 100 Persons, 2023 1ArkansasAR71.5 2AlabamaAL71.4 3MississippiMS63.1 4LouisianaLA62.7 5TennesseeTN58.6 6KentuckyKY58.3 7OklahomaOK52.9 8KansasKS52.8 9IndianaIN49.4 10South CarolinaSC48.4 11MichiganMI47.9 12GeorgiaGA47.3 13MissouriMO47.0 14North CarolinaNC46.7 15West VirginiaWV46.4 16IdahoID44.2 17UtahUT43.8 18WyomingWY43.0 19NebraskaNE42.7 20OhioOH40.7 21MontanaMT40.4 22NevadaNV40.1 23OregonOR40.0 24DelawareDE39.5 25FloridaFL37.4 26PennsylvaniaPA36.4 27South DakotaSD35.8 28IllinoisIL35.2 29ArizonaAZ34.7 30IowaIA34.6 31WashingtonWA34.5 32MaineME33.8 33New MexicoNM33.7 34MarylandMD32.9 35WisconsinWI32.8 36VirginiaVA32.5 37ColoradoCO32.4 38ConnecticutCT32.4 39North DakotaND32.4 40TexasTX32.2 41New HampshireNH30.9 42Rhode IslandRI30.5 43AlaskaAK30.4 44District Of ColumbiaDC30.3 45MassachusettsMA28.6 46VermontVT27.9 47MinnesotaMN26.5 48New JerseyNJ26.3 49New YorkNY26.3 50CaliforniaCA23.8 51HawaiiHI22.6 Of the 10 states with the highest 2023 dispensing rates, eight sit in the South, and two in the lower Midwest. Here are some of the reasons why: Many southern states experience higher rates of poverty, unemployment, and economic hardship, which correlate strongly with increased opioid prescribing and misuse. The region has a higher percentage of populations engaged in injury-prone occupations, leading to more pain-related medical visits and subsequent opioid prescriptions. Providers in southern states have historically received aggressive marketing from pharmaceutical companies for opioid medications, which contributed to more liberal prescribing practices. Health care disparities, including lower access to mental health and substance abuse treatment services, mean opioids are more likely to be prescribed for chronic or persistent pain. Sociocultural norms in the South may favor medication-based pain management over non-drug therapies, increasing opioid dispensing rates. The Deep South, with uniformly high rates of physical inactivity and chronic disease (including arthritis, diabetes, and obesity), presents more frequent cases of persistent pain—feeding demand for opioid prescriptions. Together, these forces keep per-capita prescribing well above the national average of 37.5. Related: The CDC states that prescription opioids are no longer the leading cause of overdose deaths. But this wasn’t always the case. Check out our quick explainer on America’s opioid crisis. Coastal States Lows Reflect Stricter Opioid Policies The lowest opioid prescription rates are scattered but share a policy thread. Hawaii, California, New Jersey, and New York all fall below 27 prescriptions per 100 people. Each has long-running prescription-drug-monitoring programs (PDMPs) and tighter pain-management guidelines. Related: Missouri’s PDMP started in 2023. California and New York also expanded Medicaid coverage for non-opioid treatments and require electronic prescribing, reducing “doctor-shopping” and handwritten fraud. Hawaii’s isolation limits provider oversupply, while New Jersey’s 2017 law caps first-time opioid prescriptions to five days. These measures collectively keep usage far below the national average. National Opioid Prescription Rate Cut by Half Since 2012 Peak Back in 2012, Americans filled 81.2 opioid prescriptions per 100 residents—the peak of the prescribing boom. By 2023, the CDC reports that rate had dropped to 37.5, a 54% decline. Major drivers include updated CDC guidelines in 2016, widespread PDMP adoption, and insurer limits on high-dose scripts. Still, the U.S. average remains roughly triple the level seen in many European nations, and regional gaps persist. Learn More on the Voronoi App For related coverage, check out The Primary Causes of Overdose Deaths on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Visualizing Global Wealth Inequality 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 Brazil, Russia, and South Africa have the highest levels of wealth inequality globally. Slovakia, Belgium, and Qatar are among the most equal countries in terms of wealth distribution in the ranking. Global wealth equality has declined slightly by 0.4% since the turn of the millennium. Millionaires own nearly half of the world’s personal wealth, according to UBS’s 2025 report. This visualization compares countries by wealth inequality in 2024 using the Gini coefficient, a standard measure where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The data for this graphic comes from the UBS Global Wealth Report 2025, which analyzes wealth levels and distribution across more than 50 markets. Where Inequality Is Highest Brazil, Russia, and South Africa top the list for wealth inequality, each posting Gini coefficients around the low 0.8s. These scores imply a highly concentrated distribution of assets relative to the rest of the population. Several energy-rich economies—such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia—also rank high, reflecting significant concentrations of financial and real assets among upper tiers of wealth holders. CountryGini Coefficient 2024 Brazil0.82 Russia0.82 South Africa0.81 United Arab Emirates0.81 Saudi Arabia0.78 Sweden0.75 United States0.74 India0.74 Türkiye0.73 Mexico0.72 Singapore0.70 Germany0.68 Switzerland0.67 Israel0.66 Netherlands0.65 Hong Kong SAR0.63 Mainland China0.62 Portugal0.61 Greece0.60 Taiwan0.60 France0.59 United Kingdom0.58 South Korea0.57 Poland0.57 Italy0.57 Spain0.56 Australia0.55 Luxembourg0.55 Japan0.54 Qatar0.47 Belgium0.47 Slovakia0.38 Where Wealth Is Most Evenly Shared On the other end of the spectrum, Slovakia and Belgium post the lowest Gini readings in this dataset. These countries tend to combine robust social safety nets, relatively high savings among households, and policy frameworks that diffuse asset ownership more broadly. Global Context Since 2000 Globally, wealth equality has decreased slightly since 2000 (–0.4%). At the same time, UBS estimates that millionaire households account for nearly half of all personal wealth worldwide. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The Countries With the Most Millionaires on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Charted: Should Brands Take a Stand on Social Issues? 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. 47% of Americans say they consider a brand’s social and political stance before buying. Half of respondents say they’re more loyal to brands that align with their values. How do Americans feel about companies weighing in on contentious social or political topics? According to a 2025 survey by Statista Consumer Insights, public sentiment is deeply divided, but also increasingly consequential for brands. Today, brand positioning is more than just logos and slogans—it’s about values. As societal expectations evolve, companies are finding themselves in the middle of culture wars. Whether on climate change, racial justice, or reproductive rights, silence can be perceived as complicity, while speaking out risks alienating parts of the consumer base. Here’s a breakdown of the data from Statista, reflecting views from over 2,000 U.S. adults aged 18–64: StatementAgree (%)Disagree (%)Don't know (%) Brands should take a public stand on social/political issues434116 I consider a brand's values and stance on social/political issues before making a purchase474112 I'm more loyal to a brand because of its values and stance on social/political issues513811 I would boycott a brand for taking a stand on social/political issues that I disagree with483616 The most striking takeaway? A slim majority (51%) report being more loyal to brands that reflect their social and political values, while nearly half (48%) would boycott a brand they disagree with. At the same time, only 43% agree that brands should take a stand publicly, which underscores the risk-reward complexity for marketers and executives. The Brand Dilemma: Speak Out or Stay Silent? The numbers present a paradox. While consumers say they’re more loyal to value-driven brands, they’re also quick to punish misalignment. Taking a stand isn’t about jumping on the latest trend. Messaging should be authentic, consistent, and aligned with a company’s mission and audience. A mismatch between a brand’s message and actions can backfire more than staying silent. Learn More on the Voronoi App The data in this visualization also underscores growing political polarization in the U.S. as seen on the Voronoi app.

Published 57 minutes ago on October 17, 2025 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Lebon Siu Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Transport Canada How Many People Travel by Canadian Air? Key Takeaways Canadian air passenger volumes reached 131M in 2024, near pre-COVID levels. Toronto Pearson remains the country’s primary hub, with 45.7M passengers. Air travel demand in Canada plummeted as a result of the COVID pandemic. But with the virus in the rearview mirror, has demand for air travel returned to pre-pandemic levels? This graphic, in partnership with Transport Canada, shows annual passengers moving through major Canadian international airports from 2019 to 2024, using data from the Government of Canada. Canada’s Air Travel Rebounds Here is a table that shows annual passengers by major Canadian international airports from 2019 to 2024. Airport201920202021202220232024 Toronto / Lester B. Pearson49.2M13.0M12.4M35.0M43.8M45.7M Vancouver25.7M7.2M7.0M18.6M24.4M25.3M Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau19.6M5.2M5.0M15.5M20.4M21.6M Calgary 17.2M5.3M5.9M14.1M18.0M18.5M Edmonton International Airport7.9M2.5M2.6M5.7M7.2M7.5M Ottawa / MacDonald-Cartier5.0M1.3M1.1M2.9M4.0M4.5M Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson4.4M1.2M1.2M3.0M4.0M4.2M Halifax Stanfield4.1M1.0M1.0M3.1M3.5M3.9M Total133.1M36.7M36.2M97.9M125.3M131.2M In total, these airports handled 131 million passengers in 2024 versus 133 million in 2019. The recovery was broad-based across hubs as travel normalized. Where the Traffic Is Concentrated Toronto Pearson led the country with 45.7 million passengers in 2024. Vancouver and Montréal followed at 25.3 million and 21.6 million, respectively. Meanwhile, Calgary reached 18.5 million, while Edmonton, Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Halifax each continued steady gains. Together, these patterns underline how Canadian air hubs have restored connectivity. These facilities represent roughly 82%–84% of overall air traffic, counting travelers who enplaned or deplaned. Are you interested in learning more about Canada’s transportation and trade data? Drawing directly from the most authoritative sources, including the Government of Canada and Statistics Canada, the Transport Data and Information Hub (TDIH) provides information on Canada’s roads, rail networks, air traffic, port activity, trade, and more. Explore Canada’s Most Reliable and Authoritative Source of Transport Data Related Topics: #canada #vancouver #airports #montreal #Edmonton #Ottawa #halifax More from Transport Canada Economy1 week ago Mapped: Canada’s Busiest Ports See Canada’s busiest ports by container volume, highlighting Vancouver’s lead and a decade of growth, using government data. Economy3 weeks ago Ranked: Canada’s Top 10 Traded Goods This graphic, created in partnership with Transport Canada, explores Canada’s trade and its 10 most traded goods. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Largest Labor Forces by 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 Asia dominates the global workforce, led by China and India, which together account for over 1.3 billion workers. The United States leads among developed economies, with a labor force exceeding 174 million people. The world’s labor force—the total number of people either working or actively seeking work—reveals much about global demographics and economic potential. This visualization ranks the largest labor forces by country, highlighting where most of the world’s workers are located. The data for this graphic comes from the World Bank. Asia Dominates the Global Workforce Asia is home to the world’s two largest labor forces: China (774 million) and India (608 million). Combined, they represent more than 40% of all workers globally, underscoring Asia’s importance to global manufacturing and services. Other Asian economies—like Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Vietnam—each add tens of millions more workers, reinforcing the region’s economic weight. RankCountryLabor Force 1 China773,879,678 2 India607,691,498 3 United States174,173,594 4 Indonesia143,143,940 5 Nigeria113,349,564 6 Brazil106,790,403 7 Pakistan83,643,815 8 Bangladesh77,355,168 9 Russia72,516,535 10 Japan69,382,089 11 Mexico60,958,888 12 Vietnam57,133,476 13 Ethiopia54,470,278 14 Philippines50,979,290 15 Germany43,772,213 16 Thailand40,623,017 17 Congo, Dem. Rep.38,546,033 18 Türkiye36,080,817 19 United Kingdom35,358,530 20 Egypt33,748,776 The U.S. Leads Among Developed Economies The United States has the world’s third-largest labor force at 174 million. Japan follows with 69 million workers, while Germany employs about 44 million. Despite aging demographics in other high-income nations, the U.S. continues to maintain a dynamic labor market supported by immigration and services-based industries. Emerging Economies and Africa’s Growing Potential Countries like Indonesia, Nigeria, Brazil, and Pakistan each boast over 75 million workers. In particular, Africa’s workforce is expanding rapidly: Nigeria already ranks fifth, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 38 million workers. By 2050, Africa’s labor force could double, reshaping global trade and migration patterns. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Where Do Groceries Cost the Most Worldwide? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Chart: Nvidia’s Market Cap Compared to Banks Nvidia’s market cap of $4.6T now exceeds the combined market cap of every major U.S. and Canadian bank ($4.2T). JPMorgan Chase, the largest North American bank, is worth just $816 billion—less than one-fifth of Nvidia. As AI demand surges, Nvidia’s valuation boom has triggered comparisons to past market bubbles. Nvidia has reached another valuation milestone. the world leader in AI chips and GPU technology has a market capitalization that surpasses the combined valuations of every major publicly traded bank in the United States and Canada. The comparison, visualized by Reddit user u/alex-medellin, uses market cap data from FactSet and highlights the accelerating divergence between the tech and financial sectors. For comparison, here are the valuations of just some of the top banks in the U.S. and Canada: CompanyMarket Cap (Oct 16, 2025; in billions USD) JPMorgan Chase$816.4 Bank of America$371.6 Wells Fargo$264.4 Morgan Stanley$258.2 Goldman Sachs$234.7 Royal Bank Of Canada$205.4 Toronto Dominion Bank (TD)$134.6 Bank of Montreal$89.9 Scotiabank$79.6 CIBC$74.6 National Bank of Canada$42.4 The biggest surprise? Even combining the valuations of JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and every other major institution like Goldman Sachs, TD Bank, and Scotiabank, still doesn’t top Nvidia’s market worth. This illustrates how a single AI-focused firm has eclipsed an entire sector once thought too big to be challenged. AI’s Meteoric Rise vs. Banking Giants Nvidia’s growth reflects the seismic shift in investor priorities, particularly toward the AI compute power fueling everything from generative AI to robotics. A few short years ago, the company’s valuation was under $1 trillion. Meanwhile, traditional banks, despite their critical roles in the economy, have grown at a comparatively modest pace. Even the largest, JPMorgan Chase, is valued at less than one-fifth of Nvidia’s market cap. Are We in an AI Bubble? The explosive rise of Nvidia and other AI-focused companies has sparked growing speculation that we may be in the midst of an AI-driven market bubble. Online search trends for terms like “AI bubble” have reached an all-time high, reflecting a noticeable shift in public and investor sentiment. Financial analysts are increasingly sounding the alarm. A recent report from Deutsche Bank cautioned that Nvidia’s valuation growth is entering “uncharted territory,” with little historical precedent for such concentrated gains in a single sector. Meanwhile, institutional investors are reportedly hedging against potential downside scenarios, despite continued enthusiasm for AI infrastructure investments. Still, the capital keeps flowing. AI startups continue to attract billions in fresh funding. But with valuations expanding faster than revenues, and sky-high expectations baked into stock prices, many are wondering whether this is a transformative new era, or an echo of the dot-com boom.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: 2028 U.S. Presidential Election Odds This visual was first published 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 Current U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance (28%) and Governor of California Gavin Newsom (23%) lead betting market odds for the 2028 U.S. President, followed by Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 7%. Despite being ineligible for a third term, Donald Trump still holds 3.3% odds, while Elon Musk (1.1%) is also ineligible due to being foreign-born. Although the 2028 U.S. presidential race is just over three years away, betting markets are already sizing up candidates’ odds, including ineligible candidates like current U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. This visualization shows the current implied probabilities for the candidates of the 2028 U.S. Presidential election based on Polymarket data as of October 14, 2025. 2028 U.S. President Front-Runners: J.D. Vance vs. Gavin Newsom Current U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance currently has the highest odds of being elected 2028 U.S. President at 28%, followed by Governor of California Gavin Newsom at 23%. The data table below shows each candidate’s odds of winning according to Polymarket’s trading data, as of October 14, 2025. Not every candidate below 3% odds is included in the data table and visualization: CandidateBetting market odds of winning 2028 U.S. presidential election J.D. Vance28% Gavin Newsom23% Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez7% Marco Rubio3.5% Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson4.3% Wes Moore1.9% Andy Beshear2.8% Pete Buttigieg2.3% Donald Trump3.3% Kamala Harris1.9% Ron DeSantis1.5% Donald Trump Jr.1.3% Ivanka Trump1.9% Elon Musk1.1% Following the two front-runners is congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez with 7% odds, with the politician with the next-highest odds being current U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at 3.5%. An unexpected outsider with higher odds than Marco Rubio is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson with 4.3% odds, who showcases the United States’ fascination with celebrity outsiders in politics. Outliers and Ineligible Candidates Along with unexpected outliers like ‘The Rock’, there are other candidates betting markets are considering who are currently ineligible. Donald Trump, already serving two Presidential terms by 2028, still garners 3.3% odds—a reflection of his enduring influence over Republican voters. Two of Donald Trump’s children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, are among the eligible candidates who have slim chances at 1.3% and 1.9% respectively. Elon Musk also appears with 1.1% odds despite being foreign-born and thus barred from the U.S. presidency. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about U.S. politics, check out this graphic showing the age of every U.S. Democratic senator on Voronoi, the new app by Visual Capitalist.

Published 44 minutes ago on October 16, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email Ranked: The 10 Most Powerful U.S. Hurricanes (1900-2025) Hurricanes are a defining force in the U.S. climate, capable of leaving behind profound environmental, social, and economic devastation. This visual, created in partnership with Inigo, highlights the most powerful hurricanes in U.S. history. Their strength is measured by maximum wind speeds, based on data from the NOAA Hurricane Research Division. What Are Hurricanes? A hurricane is a type of tropical cyclone—a powerful, rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters. Characterized by strong winds, heavy rainfall, and storm surges, hurricanes can cause widespread destruction when they make landfall.  In the United States, hurricanes most frequently impact coastal states along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, particularly Florida, Texas, and Louisiana. The season officially runs from June 1 to November 30, with peak activity typically occurring in late August and September.  While some storms bring minimal damage, others—like Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Harvey—have caused catastrophic loss of life, property damage in the hundreds of billions of dollars, and long-term environmental impacts. The Most Powerful U.S. Storms The Labor Day hurricane of 1935 tops the list as the most powerful U.S. hurricane by wind speed. At its peak, winds reached 184 miles per hour (mph), and it was a Category 5 storm—the highest rating. YearMonthMax Wind (mph)NameCategory 1935Sep184Labor Day5 1969Aug173Camille5 1992Aug167Andrew5 2018Oct161Michael5 1919Sep150Florida Keys4 1932Aug150Freeport4 2004Aug150Charley4 2020Aug150Laura4 2021Aug150Ida4 2022Sep150Ian4 Three other storms were in the Category 5 ranking. These include Hurricane Camille in 1969 (173 mph), Hurricane Andrew in 1992 (167 mph), and Hurricane Michael in 2018 (161 mph). 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (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 Monaco has the world’s highest life expectancy at 86.5 years. Nigeria and Chad sit at the bottom of the global ranking, with averages below 56 years. Women outlive men in every country, with an average gap of five years globally. How long people live depends on far more than genetics, with access to healthcare, diet, infrastructure, and income levels all playing a role in shaping a nation’s life expectancy. This infographic uses data from the United Nations to visualize average life expectancy around the world in 2025 across both sexes. Where Do People Live the Longest? At the top of the list are small, wealthy nations and developed economies in East Asia and Europe, while developing nations in Sub-Saharan Africa make up the bottom of the list. Globally, the average life expectancy is 73.4 years. CountryLife expectancy, both sexesLife expectancy, femaleLife expectancy, male Monaco86.588.684.6 San Marino85.887.284.3 Hong Kong85.688.383.0 Japan84.887.981.8 South Korea84.487.381.3 Andorra84.286.282.3 Australia84.185.582.3 Switzerland84.186.082.2 Italy83.985.981.8 Singapore83.986.481.4 Liechtenstein83.885.482.0 Spain83.886.481.1 Norway83.585.081.9 Malta83.585.481.5 France83.586.280.6 Sweden83.485.281.7 United Arab Emirates83.184.382.2 Vatican City83.185.281.0 Iceland83.084.581.6 Israel82.784.780.7 Canada82.784.980.5 Ireland82.684.680.6 Qatar82.583.581.8 Portugal82.585.379.7 Luxembourg82.483.980.8 Netherlands82.383.880.7 Belgium82.384.580.1 New Zealand82.283.980.6 Denmark82.184.080.2 Austria82.184.579.8 Finland82.184.879.4 Greece82.084.579.5 Cyprus81.883.879.8 Slovenia81.884.579.1 United Kingdom81.583.379.5 Germany81.583.979.2 Bahrain81.482.180.8 Chile81.483.279.5 Maldives81.383.080.0 Costa Rica81.083.678.4 Kuwait80.682.079.5 Oman80.382.078.7 Czech Republic80.082.877.2 Albania79.881.677.9 Panama79.882.776.9 United States79.582.077.0 Estonia79.383.275.1 Saudi Arabia79.081.377.3 Croatia78.881.875.6 Poland78.882.575.1 Slovakia78.581.775.2 Cuba78.380.775.9 Uruguay78.382.074.4 Lebanon78.079.975.9 Jordan78.080.375.9 China78.081.075.3 Bosnia and Herzegovina78.081.174.7 Peru77.980.375.6 Colombia77.980.675.2 Iran77.879.876.0 Antigua and Barbuda77.880.574.7 Sri Lanka77.780.874.5 Ecuador77.680.374.9 North Macedonia77.579.775.3 Argentina77.580.075.0 Turkey77.480.374.6 Montenegro77.380.573.9 Hungary77.280.373.9 Serbia76.980.273.7 Malaysia76.879.574.5 Tunisia76.779.374.1 Thailand76.681.072.3 Algeria76.577.975.1 Barbados76.378.873.8 Latvia76.380.671.8 Cape Verde76.279.473.0 Lithuania76.280.871.4 Romania76.179.772.6 Brazil76.079.273.0 Bulgaria75.879.472.3 Armenia75.879.671.6 Brunei75.577.773.5 Morocco75.577.873.3 Grenada75.478.572.5 Mexico75.378.072.4 Nicaragua75.177.672.5 Mauritius75.178.372.1 Bangladesh74.976.773.3 Bahamas74.778.371.1 Vietnam74.779.470.0 Georgia74.779.269.8 Ukraine74.779.469.8 Azerbaijan74.677.371.7 Belarus74.679.269.7 Kazakhstan74.578.570.3 Paraguay74.077.171.0 Dominican Republic73.977.170.7 Suriname73.877.070.6 North Korea73.775.971.5 Belize73.776.771.1 Trinidad and Tobago73.676.870.5 Bhutan73.375.371.6 Russia73.379.267.5 Tonga73.176.569.5 Honduras73.075.770.5 Seychelles73.076.770.1 Guatemala72.875.070.4 Saint Lucia72.876.569.5 Venezuela72.776.768.9 Syria72.674.970.2 Uzbekistan72.575.569.6 Iraq72.474.270.5 Saint Kitts and Nevis72.376.268.7 El Salvador72.376.567.8 India72.273.970.7 Mongolia72.076.767.5 Tajikistan71.974.169.7 Samoa71.873.870.0 Egypt71.874.069.7 Kyrgyzstan71.875.468.3 Vanuatu71.774.169.6 Jamaica71.674.269.1 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines71.474.568.8 Indonesia71.373.469.2 Dominica71.374.768.3 Moldova71.375.766.7 Libya71.172.769.6 Cambodia70.873.468.2 Solomon Islands70.772.269.4 Nepal70.672.169.1 Guyana70.374.166.6 Greenland70.272.668.2 Turkmenistan70.273.067.0 Philippines70.073.067.0 Sao Tome and Principe69.973.966.4 Yemen69.471.567.4 Palau69.471.967.3 Botswana69.371.866.8 Laos69.271.567.0 Palestine69.274.365.2 Senegal68.971.067.0 Eritrea68.970.966.8 Mauritania68.770.766.7 Bolivia68.771.366.3 Gabon68.571.266.1 Uganda68.571.465.5 Rwanda68.070.165.7 Timor-Leste67.969.766.3 Pakistan67.870.365.5 Malawi67.670.864.3 Ethiopia67.671.064.3 Fiji67.569.565.5 Namibia67.571.563.5 Micronesia67.471.363.6 Tuvalu67.370.963.9 Tanzania67.270.064.4 Marshall Islands67.169.565.0 Myanmar67.170.464.0 Comoros67.069.265.0 Kiribati66.668.364.7 Zambia66.568.964.1 Sudan66.569.863.5 Afghanistan66.367.864.7 Papua New Guinea66.369.263.8 South Africa66.369.862.8 Djibouti66.268.763.7 Gambia66.167.864.3 Republic of the Congo66.067.764.3 Ghana65.768.263.3 Haiti65.168.561.9 Angola64.867.362.3 Guinea-Bissau64.366.561.8 Eswatini64.367.161.3 Cameroon64.066.261.8 Equatorial Guinea63.965.962.2 Madagascar63.865.662.1 Burundi63.865.961.8 Kenya63.866.161.6 Mozambique63.866.760.5 Zimbabwe63.165.360.5 Togo62.963.162.7 Liberia62.363.661.0 Nauru62.364.260.4 Ivory Coast62.164.360.2 DR Congo62.164.260.0 Sierra Leone62.063.760.2 Niger61.462.460.5 Burkina Faso61.363.459.1 Benin61.062.459.5 Guinea60.962.159.7 Mali60.762.159.3 Somalia59.061.556.5 Lesotho57.860.455.0 Central African Republic57.759.655.5 South Sudan57.760.854.8 Chad55.257.253.4 Nigeria54.654.954.3 Residents of Monaco live an average of 86.5 years—the highest in the world—followed closely by San Marino (85.8), Hong Kong (85.6), and Japan (84.8). Most of these countries and territories combine universal healthcare, low crime, and strong social safety nets with diets rich in seafood and low in processed foods. Among major economies, Australia (84.1), South Korea (84.4), and Italy (83.9) lead globally, while the United States lags behind at 79.5 years, ranking outside the top 40. Across all countries, women live longer than men—by an average of five years globally. In Russia, the gap reaches nearly 12 years, wider than any other country. Where Life Expectancy Is Lowest At the other end of the scale, life expectancy in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa remains under 60 years. Nigeria ranks lowest with the average person expected to live 54.6 years, followed by Chad (55.2), and the Central African Republic (57.7) rank among the world’s lowest. Many of these countries face ongoing challenges—limited access to healthcare, malnutrition, and high infant mortality. The Global Longevity Divide Globally, life expectancy continues to climb, but the gap between the longest- and shortest-living populations remains wide, with over 30 years between Monaco and Nigeria. As developing economies invest in healthcare and education, that gap could narrow. In rich nations, however, lifestyle-related diseases such as heart disease and diabetes pose challenges to further gains in longevity. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Aging Population on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: America’s Fastest-Growing States (2025-2050F) 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 population of Texas is projected to grow by 8.6 million by 2050, rising by 28%. West Virginia’s population is forecast to decline 15%, the biggest decrease across states. Over the next 25 years, Texas is projected to gain 8.6 million residents, the highest absolute increase across states. Like Texas, Florida and California are projected to lead nationally in population gains, adding 5.2 million and 3.1 million people, respectively. In comparison, 18 states are projected to shrink. This graphic shows America’s fastest-growing states by 2050, based on forecasts from the University of Virginia. The Data Behind the Fastest-Growing States Between now and 2050, the U.S. is projected to grow 9%, adding nearly 32 million people to its population. However, growth across states is forecast to vary widely. Utah, for instance, is set to grow nearly four times faster than the national average, at 35%. Meanwhile, West Virginia’s population is set to contract 15%. RankingStatePopulation Change 2025-2050F (Million)% Change 1Texas8.5527% 2Florida5.1522% 3California3.098% 4Washington2.2528% 5Colorado1.7329% 6Georgia1.7015% 7Arizona1.3017% 8Utah1.2335% 9North Carolina1.1711% 10Virginia0.8910% 11Nevada0.8827% 12Oregon0.8319% 13New York0.824% 14Tennessee0.7510% 15South Carolina0.6913% 16Massachusetts0.679% 17Idaho0.6030% 18Minnesota0.5810% 19Maryland0.538% 20New Jersey0.374% 21North Dakota0.2733% 22District of Columbia0.2130% 23Nebraska0.179% 24Hawaii0.1511% 25Montana0.1412% 26Delaware0.1312% 27Alabama0.112% 28Oklahoma0.102% 29Indiana0.101% 30South Dakota0.1011% 31Iowa0.072% 32New Hampshire0.021% 33Rhode Island0.011% 34Alaska-0.01-1% 35Louisiana-0.010% 36Vermont-0.02-2% 37Wisconsin-0.020% 38Kentucky-0.02-1% 39Wyoming-0.03-4% 40New Mexico-0.04-2% 41Kansas-0.06-2% 42Maine-0.07-5% 43Arkansas-0.08-3% 44Missouri-0.18-3% 45Mississippi-0.25-9% 46West Virginia-0.27-15% 47Connecticut-0.30-8% 48Pennsylvania-0.41-3% 49Ohio-0.42-3% 50Michigan-0.43-4% 51Illinois-1.05-8% TotalUnited States31.79% Notably, North Dakota, Idaho, and Washington D.C. are all projected to see 30% growth over the period. At the same time, nine states are expected to grow their populations by over 1 million residents, including Georgia and North Carolina. When it comes to New York, the population is set to grow just 4%, adding around 820,000 people—far lower than other populous states. On the other hand, Illinois is set to see the sharpest absolute decline, losing 1.1 million residents. With migration slowing and fertility levels declining as the population ages, America’s growth is projected to slow over the coming decades. In fact, 25% of Maine and Florida’s populations are projected to be 65 years or older by 2050. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s fastest-shrinking countries.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Mapped: The Compute, Cash, and Contracts that Power OpenAI 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. OpenAI’s infrastructure relies on a complex web of GPU supply, corporate partnerships, and vast amounts of capital. A “closed loop” of financial deals between AI companies and chipmakers has triggered warnings of a potential bubble. In order to train and deploy cutting-edge AI models like ChatGPT, OpenAI relies on a sprawling infrastructure network involving multiple billion-dollar entities, intricate contracts, and vast capital commitments. A new visualization from Made Visual Daily maps this infrastructure pipeline using three flows—compute, cash, and contracts—highlighting the increasingly circular nature of AI development funding. The map synthesizes data from public financial reports, media disclosures, and filings in an attempt to show who builds what, who pays whom, and where potential risk may be accumulating in the system. The biggest nodes in the diagram are familiar names: Nvidia ($4.6 trillion), Microsoft ($3.8 trillion), TSMC ($1.5 trillion), and Oracle ($0.8 trillion). OpenAI itself, valued at around $500B in its most recent secondary sale, anchors the middle of the chart. Microsoft, in particular, plays a dual role—both providing compute (via Azure) and injecting capital and GPU credits back into OpenAI. The GPU Supply Chain: Scarcity, Dominance, and Dependency The engine behind OpenAI—and much of today’s generative AI—is the Nvidia GPU. But these chips don’t come out of thin air. The GPU supply chain is global and fragile: Design: Nvidia designs the chips in-house. Fabrication: TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) fabricates the chips at its advanced 5nm and 4nm nodes. Assembly: The chips are then packaged and tested by firms like Quanta and Foxconn. Deployment: Server makers such as Supermicro integrate them into AI-optimized racks and clusters. Delivery: These clusters are shipped to cloud providers like Microsoft Azure and CoreWeave. Any disruption along this chain—whether geopolitical, economic, or logistical—can send shockwaves through the entire AI sector. That’s why the U.S. has placed tight export controls on AI chips, and why countries like China are scrambling to develop domestic alternatives. Demand for H100s has grown so intense that cloud firms and startups alike are reserving capacity months or even years in advance. In rare cases, some even use GPUs as collateral to secure financing, reinforcing their role as a new strategic commodity. Closed-Loop Capital and the AI Bubble Risk What makes the modern AI ecosystem remarkable isn’t just the number of players involved—it’s how deeply interwoven their financial and operational relationships have become. Microsoft, for instance, has invested over $13 billion in OpenAI, while also serving as its primary cloud and compute partner through Azure. Much of OpenAI’s model training runs on clusters powered by Nvidia GPUs, procured via Microsoft’s cloud infrastructure. At the same time, Microsoft is the primary customer of CoreWeave, a rapidly growing cloud provider that also buys large volumes of Nvidia hardware—often financed through credit arrangements with private investors and funds. This creates an interdependent web of capital, compute, and contracts, where the same dollars and chips circulate between a handful of firms dominating AI’s supply chain. Analysts have noted that such tight coupling could magnify shocks if demand or funding conditions change abruptly. Learn More on the Voronoi App To dig deeper into the relationship between OpenAI and its backers, explore our related post: OpenAI vs Big Tech.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Cost of Utilities 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 In Munich, Germany households pay on average $404 a month for utilities, up nearly 40% since 2020. San Francisco has the highest utility costs in America, where prices are a fifth higher than in New York City. Since 2020, the cost of utilities has more than doubled across some European cities, putting strain on households, businesses, and manufacturers. In Warsaw, Poland the average monthly cost of basic utilities stands at $357—up from $176 in 2020. Meanwhile, several struggling businesses in the UK closed amid shy-high utilities costs due to the Russia-Ukraine war. This graphic shows the average cost of utilities around the world, based on data from Deutsche Bank. European Cities Face Soaring Cost of Utilities Since 2020 Below, we show the average monthly cost of electricity, heating, water, and garbage in 2025: CityCountryMonthly Cost of Basic Utilities 2025 (USD)5-Year Cumulative Change (%) MunichGermany$40437 EdinburghUnited Kingdom$37885 FrankfurtGermany$37043 BerlinGermany$36445 WarsawPoland$357103 ViennaAustria$33250 LondonUnited Kingdom$32248 PragueCzech Republic$31359 AmsterdamNetherlands$30059 OsloNorway$296122 BirminghamUnited Kingdom$29588 LuxembourgLuxembourg$28712 DublinIreland$27559 Tel Aviv-YafoIsrael$268-3 GenevaSwitzerland$2595 BrusselsBelgium$25888 ZurichSwitzerland$25421 ParisFrance$24944 Hong KongHong Kong$2311 StockholmSweden$227163 MilanItaly$22125 San FranciscoUnited States$22126 RomeItaly$21812 DubaiUnited Arab Emirates$21522 AthensGreece$21533 SydneyAustralia$20162 CopenhagenDenmark$199-11 MadridSpain$19728 BostonUnited States$196-3 BarcelonaSpain$18623 ChicagoUnited States$18525 Los AngelesUnited States$18228 New YorkUnited States$18127 TokyoJapan$165-26 SeoulSouth Korea$164-12 SingaporeSingapore$15947 WellingtonNew Zealand$15854 MelbourneAustralia$15216 LisbonPortugal$14821 MoscowRussia$14719 BudapestHungary$147-11 AucklandNew Zealand$14414 Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates$1435 ManilaPhilippines$13817 SantiagoChile$131-7 HelsinkiFinland$12625 JohannesburgSouth Africa$11843 TorontoCanada$1174 Buenos AiresArgentina$11160 RiyadhSaudi Arabia$1049 Rio de JaneiroBrazil$10319 Cape TownSouth Africa$10044 DohaQatar$92-1 JakartaIndonesia$92-14 VancouverCanada$9048 BangkokThailand$89-5 TaipeiTaiwan$8513 BogotaColombia$824 MontrealCanada$757 IstanbulTurkey$741 DelhiIndia$681 Kuala LumpurMalaysia$6435 São PauloBrazil$554 ShanghaiChina$521 BeijingChina$5235 MumbaiIndia$50-5 Mexico CityMexico$4017 BangaloreIndia$3523 CairoEgypt$26-31 Munich, Germany tops the list with average utility costs of $404 per month. Given high electricity prices, industrial firms in Germany risk reducing production, closing down, or moving abroad. In the aluminum sector, for instance, power costs alone were nearly triple the cost of selling a tonne of aluminum on the global market this summer. Similarly, consumers and businesses alike are watching their wallets in the UK, Poland, Austria and Czechia given energy scarcity. By comparison, utility costs average $181 in New York City and $221 in San Francisco. In Cairo, utility costs have dropped 31% over the past five years, averaging $26 per month. The decline comes as the Egyptian pound has fallen nearly 70% against the U.S. dollar since 2022, weighed down by geopolitical shocks and economic imbalances. Tokyo has also seen a double-digit decline in utility costs in relative terms, largely driven by a weaker yen. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the U.S. states that pay the most for electricity.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Largest Merchant Ship Fleets by 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 Indonesia tops the global ranking with over 11,000 merchant ships — a reflection of its massive archipelago, large domestic economy, and laws requiring ships in its waters to fly the Indonesian flag. Panama is the world’s 3rd largest ship registry — thanks to its open ‘flag of convenience’ system, which allows global shipowners to register their vessels under Panama’s flag. The world’s merchant fleet is the backbone of the global economy, moving 80% of the world’s goods by volume according to UN Trade and Development. But which countries have the most ships registered under their flags? In this graphic, we rank the world’s largest merchant ship fleets, as of 2023. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from The World Factbook. It compares the number of registered merchant ships (1,000 gross tons and above) across different nations, reflecting both domestic shipping needs and global registration practices. Country# of Merchant Ships% Share of Total Indonesia11,42211.0% China8,3148.0% Panama8,1747.9% Japan5,2295.0% Liberia4,8214.7% Marshall Islands4,1804.0% U.S.3,5333.4% Singapore3,2023.1% Russia2,9102.8% Hong Kong2,5372.4% Philippines2,2032.1% South Korea2,1492.1% Vietnam1,9731.9% Malta1,9571.9% India1,8591.8% Malaysia1,7501.7% Norway1,7201.7% Italy1,2761.2% Bahamas1,2741.2% Greece1,2151.2% Netherlands1,1871.1% Turkiye1,1701.1% Cyprus1,0051.0% Rest of World28,53427.5% Why Merchant Ships Register Under a Country’s Flag Every merchant vessel must be registered under the laws of a particular country, which then assumes responsibility for regulating the ship’s safety, labor practices, and environmental standards. In practice, many shipowners choose to register outside of their home countries. So-called “flags of convenience”, offered by nations like Panama and Liberia, provide lower fees, less regulation, and even tax advantages. As a result, the flag a ship sails under may have nothing to do with where its owners are based. Indonesia Has the Largest Fleet of Merchant Ships Indonesia tops the list with 11,422 merchant ships registered under its flag. Its vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands makes maritime transport essential for trade. The country’s cabotage law, which requires vessels operating in Indonesian waters to be flagged locally, further inflates the size of its merchant fleet. This combination of geography and policy has pushed Indonesia ahead of global shipping powerhouses like China. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s $425B Trade Deficit by Product on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Median Household Income by State 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 Median household income by state in 2024 ranged from $59.1K in Mississippi to $109.7K in Washington D.C., revealing significant regional disparities. The top five states after the capital—Massachusetts, New Jersey, Maryland, Hawaii, and California—all had median household incomes above $100K, over 20% higher than the U.S. national median household income. Across the United States, median household income by state varies widely depending on geography, industry mix, and cost of living. This visualization maps out all 50 states by their 2024 median household income using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the latest data available as of October 2025. Median Household Income in the U.S. in 2024 The median household income in the U.S. was $81,604 in 2024, with the District of Columbia having the highest of any state or district at $109,707, followed by various coastal states. The data table below shows the median household income for every U.S. state along with the national median household income for 2024: StateMedian household income in 2024 Alabama$66,659 Alaska$95,665 Arizona$81,486 Arkansas$62,106 California$100,149 Colorado$97,113 Connecticut$96,049 Delaware$87,534 District of Columbia$109,707 Florida$77,735 Georgia$79,991 Hawaii$100,745 Idaho$81,166 Illinois$83,211 Indiana$71,959 Iowa$75,501 Kansas$75,514 Kentucky$64,526 Louisiana$60,986 Maine$76,442 Maryland$102,905 Massachusetts$104,828 Michigan$72,389 Minnesota$87,117 Mississippi$59,127 Missouri$71,589 Montana$75,340 Nebraska$76,376 Nevada$81,134 New Hampshire$99,782 New Jersey$104,294 New Mexico$67,816 New York$85,820 North Carolina$73,958 North Dakota$77,871 Ohio$72,212 Oklahoma$66,148 Oregon$85,220 Pennsylvania$77,545 Rhode Island$83,504 South Carolina$72,350 South Dakota$76,881 Tennessee$71,997 Texas$79,721 Utah$96,658 Vermont$82,730 Virginia$92,090 Washington$99,389 West Virginia$60,798 Wisconsin$77,488 Wyoming$75,532 National Average$81,604 The data shows a significant difference between high and low-income states, with nearly a $51,000 difference between Washington D.C. and the lowest-earning state of Mississippi which has a median household income of $59,127. High-Earning States Concentrated on the Coasts The states with the highest household earnings are heavily concentrated along the coasts, with Colorado being the highest-earning landlocked state at ninth on the list with $97,113. Utah is the next non-coastal state with a high level of household earnings at $96,658, ranking 10th overall. The eight coastal states ahead of Colorado and Utah all had a median household income of at least $99,000, all at least 20% above the national median household income. These coastal states benefit from robust technology, professional services, and government sectors that tend to offer higher-paying jobs, while also often having higher costs of living. Southern States Lag Behind the National Median Income States in the South continue to have many of the lowest household incomes in the U.S., often trailing significantly behind the national median of $81,604. After Mississippi at $59,127, the next two lowest-earning states were West Virginia ($60,798) and Louisiana ($60,986). Other states below $65,000 (20% below the national median) were Arkansas and Kentucky with $62,106 and $64,526 in median household income respectively. While these figures are significantly below the national median, they do coincide with lower housing and living costs, providing a more balanced standard of living. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about the state of household finances across America, check out this graphic showing the average credit card debt of every state in the United States.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization U.S. Industry Fines, Ranked: Finance & Healthcare Lead 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 Two storylines explain the leaders in industries with the most fines between 2020–2024: crypto and opioids. Crypto fines (in FTX and Binance) explain much of financial services penalties. Meanwhile, opioid cases span drugmakers, distributors, and retail pharmacies, together explaining why the healthcare sector is first by number of fines and second by dollars paid. For several industries, fines are just the cost of doing business. This visualization tallies nearly 31,000 federal and state penalties between 2020–2024, mapping the scale and frequency of fines across 11 broad industries. Data for this visualization comes from Protecht Group who accessed violation database maintained by Good Jobs First. This data includes non-American companies fined by U.S. authorities. Financial Services Lead U.S. Industries With the Largest Fines The recent crypto implosions mean financial firms top the list with $65.7 billion in penalties between 2020–2024. Settlements against Binance and the FTX bankruptcy estate alone add more than $26 billion to the industry’s total. RankSectorTotal Sum of FinesReadable Label 1Financial & Investment$65,689,387,767$65.7B 2Healthcare & Life Sciences$58,979,301,448$59.0B 3Consumer Services$46,817,060,529$46.8B 4Industrials & Engineering$29,674,387,012$29.7B 5Energy & Utilities$27,123,835,119$27.1B 6Natural Resources & Materials$18,549,207,161$18.5B 7Consumer Goods$10,695,009,070$10.7B 8Technology & Information$10,215,907,587$10.2B 9Services & Misc.$8,910,383,117$8.9B 10Consumer Staples$4,818,850,728$4.8B 11Transportation & Logistics$1,756,588,983$1.8B N/ATotal$283,229,918,521$283.2B Even traditional banks continue to pay for past sins. JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America have each written multi-billion-dollar checks for misconduct ranging from commodities trading fraud to sanctions violations. Related: Take a look at the companies that attracted the most fines in this same time period. Healthcare Leads U.S. Industries With the Most Fines Healthcare and life-science companies account for a staggering 7,815 separate fines—one-quarter of all cases tracked. RankSectorTotal No. of Fines 1Healthcare & Life Sciences7,815 2Natural Resources & Materials5,885 3Consumer Services2,835 4Services & Misc.2,748 5Financial & Investment2,735 6Transportation & Logistics2,413 7Energy & Utilities2,217 8Consumer Staples1,502 9Industrials & Engineering1,317 10Consumer Goods850 11Technology & Information677 N/ATotal30,994 Opioid litigation drives the bulk of the nearly $59 billion paid, but enforcement extends well beyond pharma giants. Drug distributors, retail pharmacies, and even device makers have been pulled into nationwide settlements. Related: We break down America’s opioid crisis, tracking the three separate waves since the 90s. Consumer Services and Industrials Round Out the Top Five Consumer-facing industries like telecoms, airlines, and hospitality rank third by dollars and violations. Service breakdowns, data breaches, and deceptive marketing frequently trigger class-action cases and Federal Trade Commission penalties. In Industrials & Engineering, environmental spills and workplace safety failures dominate, pushing cumulative fines to $29.7 billion. Notably, this sector has the highest average fine per case outside finance ($22.5 million), reflecting the high stakes of accidents in heavy industry. Related: We also looked at corporate fines by state, where 3M was responsible for 96% of all of Minnesotan business fines. When Industry Fines Are… Totally Fine? In the age of massive multinational corporations that pull in multiple billions in profit every year, even the largest fines can be laughable. Take, for example, the EU’s landmark fine against Apple ($2 billion) for anti-competitive practices that led to its users paying higher subscription fees. One analysis found that Apple earned that amount back in about two days. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The 50 Most Valuable Companies in the World in 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Top American Semiconductor Companies by Market Cap 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 Nvidia covers about 80% of the AI chip market, but competition is growing. In October, AMD—America’s third-largest semiconductor company by market cap— struck a multi-billion-dollar deal with OpenAI to supply chips for its data centers. Nvidia continues to dominate the semiconductor industry, with a market valuation nearly three times higher than its closest U.S. competitor. But the race is quickly heating up. OpenAI’s recent multibillion-dollar partnership with AMD includes plans to purchase tens of thousands of chips for its data centers—a move that sent AMD’s stock soaring and signaled a potential shift in the AI hardware landscape. This graphic shows America’s biggest semiconductor companies by market cap, based on data from CompaniesMarketCap. Ranked: The Top 10 Biggest American Semiconductor Companies Below, we show the market value of leading U.S. chipmakers as of October 6, 2025: RankCompanyMarket Cap as of Oct 6 2025 YTD Price Gain 1Nvidia$4,547B34% 2Broadcom$1,584B45% 3AMD$341B69% 4Micron Technology$214B119% 5Lam Research$188B106% 6Applied Materials$183B37% 7Qualcomm$182B10% 8Intel$176B81% 9Texas Instruments$165B-3% 10KLA$150B79% Today, Nvidia’s market cap hovers near $4.6 trillion, with its share price up 34% year-to-date. Large cloud providers, likely Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, make up a reported 50% of its total data center revenue. In its latest earnings report, ‘Customer A’ made up 23% of its total revenues, while ‘Customer B’ accounted for 16%—indicating a highly concentrated clientele. With a market cap of $1.6 trillion, Broadcom stands as the second-largest player. The company is known for producing application-specific chips, with customers such as OpenAI. Ranking third is AMD, which produces more affordable chips than Nvidia. The company has also strategically focused on chips designed for inference tasks—systems that run AI models rather than train them. Notably, these types of solutions are expected to see growing demand as AI infrastructure expands. Year-to-date, AMD’s share price is up 69%—outpacing Nvidia by nearly double. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on Nvidia’s quarterly revenue since 2021.