See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Adult Obesity Rates Across All 50 U.S. States 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 every U.S. state reports an adult obesity rate above 30%. West Virginia leads at 41.4%, followed by Mississippi at 40.4%. Colorado and D.C. have the lowest rates, at roughly 25%. More than one in three adults is obese in most U.S. states, according to the latest CDC data. In several Southern states, the rate now exceeds 40%. This map shows the percentage of adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The Highest Obesity Rates Are Concentrated in the South West Virginia tops the list, with 41.4% of adults classified as obese. Mississippi follow at 40.4%, while Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee each report rates of roughly 39%. RankState or TerritoryAdult Obesity Rate (2024) 1West Virginia41.4% 2Mississippi40.4% 3Guam40.2% 4Louisiana39.2% 5Tennessee*38.9% 6Alabama38.9% 7Arkansas38.9% 8Indiana38.4% 9Virgin Islands37.7% 10Kansas37.6% 11Nebraska37.6% 12Wisconsin37.4% 13Kentucky37.2% 14South Dakota37.0% 15Ohio36.9% 16North Dakota36.8% 17Oklahoma36.8% 18Delaware36.6% 19Iowa36.6% 20Puerto Rico36.2% 21Michigan36.1% 22Texas35.6% 23Georgia35.4% 24Missouri34.6% 25South Carolina34.6% 26New Mexico34.5% 27North Carolina34.5% 28Illinois34.2% 29Nevada34.2% 30Pennsylvania34.2% 31Alaska34.0% 32Oregon33.5% 33Arizona33.3% 34Maine33.2% 35Idaho32.7% 36Maryland32.7% 37Wyoming32.5% 38Minnesota32.3% 39Virginia32.3% 40Connecticut32.0% 41Washington31.5% 42New Hampshire31.1% 43Rhode Island31.1% 44Montana31.0% 45Utah31.0% 46Florida29.6% 47New York29.5% 48California29.1% 49Vermont29.0% 50New Jersey27.7% 51Hawaii27.0% 52Massachusetts27.0% 53District of Columbia25.5% 54Colorado25.0% -- U.S. State and Territory Average34.1% *Note: Data for Tennessee is from 2022. Much of the Southeast and parts of Appalachia cluster near the top of the rankings. These regions have historically faced higher poverty rates, limited healthcare access, and lower levels of physical activity. Diet patterns and food accessibility also play a role, particularly in rural communities. The West and Northeast Report Lower Rates Colorado stands out with the lowest adult obesity rate at 25%, followed by the District of Columbia at 25.5%. Hawaii and Massachusetts both come in at 27%, while New Jersey posts 27.7%. Western states tend to report lower rates overall, with many in the low 30% range. Higher levels of outdoor recreation, urban density, and public health initiatives may contribute to these comparatively lower figures. Nearly Every State Is Above 30% A striking pattern emerges from the data: obesity is widespread across the country. Aside from a handful of states and jurisdictions, most report rates of 30% or higher. Midwestern states such as Ohio (36.9%), Wisconsin (37.4%), and Indiana (38.4%) also report elevated rates. Rising obesity rates are closely tied to increased healthcare costs and higher risks of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about healthcare, check out this graphic on America’s most common drugs.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Richest Countries vs. the Happiest Countries 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 Several Nordic countries rank among both the richest and happiest in the world. Some ultra-wealthy nations, including Singapore and Qatar, do not make the top 20 for happiness. Only a handful of countries appear near the top of both rankings. Does money buy happiness? The world’s richest countries generate staggering income per person. But when it comes to life satisfaction, some of the wealthiest nations fall surprisingly short. This graphic compares GDP per capita (PPP), based on IMF data, with happiness scores from the World Happiness Report, which asks people to rate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10. The 20 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita Liechtenstein tops the GDP (PPP) per capita ranking at over $206,000 per person, followed by Singapore and Luxembourg. Several small, globally connected economies dominate the top 10, including Ireland and Macao SAR. RankEconomyGDP per Capita 2026 1 Liechtenstein$206K 2 Singapore$162K 3 Luxembourg$155K 4 Ireland$151K 5 Macao SAR$137K 6 Qatar$131K 7 Guyana$118K 8 Norway$110K 9 Switzerland$100K 10 Brunei$97K 11 United States$93K 12 United Arab Emirates$90K 13 Taiwan$89K 14 Denmark$88K 15 Netherlands$86K 16 San Marino$85K 17 Iceland$82K 18 Hong Kong SAR$82K 19 Malta$82K 20 Belgium$78K Energy-rich nations like Qatar and Brunei also appear near the top. The United States ranks 11th at roughly $93,000 per person, while European countries account for a majority of the top 20. However, being among the wealthiest does not necessarily mean being the happiest. The Happiest Countries in the World Finland leads the happiness rankings with a score of 7.74, followed closely by Denmark and Iceland. Nordic countries consistently perform well, reflecting strong social safety nets, high trust in institutions, and broad access to public services. RankCountryHappiness Score 2025 1 Finland7.74 2 Denmark7.52 3 Iceland7.52 4 Sweden7.35 5 Netherlands7.31 6 Costa Rica7.27 7 Norway7.26 8 Israel7.23 9 Luxembourg7.12 10 Mexico6.98 11 Australia6.97 12 New Zealand6.95 13 Switzerland6.94 14 Belgium6.91 15 Ireland6.89 16 Lithuania6.83 17 Austria6.81 18 Canada6.80 19 Slovenia6.79 20 Czechia6.78 Notably, Costa Rica and Mexico make the top 10 despite much lower GDP per capita levels than many European peers. Meanwhile, some of the world’s richest economies, such as Singapore and Qatar, do not appear among the top 20 happiest countries. Where Wealth and Happiness Overlap Only a handful of countries rank near the top on both wealth and happiness—making them rare global outliers. Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Ireland, and the Netherlands stand out as rare examples where high incomes coincide with high life satisfaction. This overlap is particularly strong in Northern Europe. These countries tend to pair high productivity with robust welfare systems, universal healthcare, and relatively low income inequality. The data shows that while wealth matters, it isn’t the whole story. Trust, social support, and access to public services appear to play a major role in how satisfied people feel with their lives. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Global Cost of Living Index 2026 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: The College Pay Gap in Every U.S. 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 earnings rise at every level of education across all U.S. states. A bachelor’s degree adds about $13,000 per year on average, while advanced degrees boost earnings by nearly $30,000. In some states, postgraduate degree holders earn more than $50,000 above the state median income. In the U.S., education level is closely tied to income, but the size of that earnings gap depends heavily on where you live. In some states, bachelor’s degree holders earn more than $20,000 above the median income, while in others the difference is only a few thousand dollars. Using the latest data from the 2024 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, this visualization shows the education pay gap across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. How Education Shapes Earnings by U.S. State Below, we show the educational earnings premium by state, using the latest data available: StateLess Than High SchoolHigh School GradBachelor's DegreePostgraduate DegreeOverall Median Earnings Alabama$31,127$39,147$61,183$75,325$48,522 Alaska$35,759$45,904$69,031$89,282$57,273 Arizona$36,522$41,518$67,466$82,162$51,767 Arkansas$31,970$38,020$57,152$71,543$46,145 California$32,360$41,535$80,874$110,398$57,142 Colorado$38,338$46,010$75,637$91,767$61,975 Connecticut$35,990$44,573$77,879$95,858$62,042 Delaware$34,689$39,495$65,673$81,914$51,993 District of Columbia$37,581$39,736$94,281$122,259$91,315 Florida$31,252$37,044$60,618$79,288$48,103 Georgia$33,554$38,311$70,582$82,606$51,472 Hawaii$34,381$42,373$62,969$81,531$52,534 Idaho$35,830$41,114$60,198$79,565$50,267 Illinois$35,727$41,132$72,625$90,753$56,201 Indiana$35,188$40,985$63,367$77,593$50,788 Iowa$35,097$41,765$62,244$78,545$51,293 Kansas$35,293$40,694$65,534$75,232$51,227 Kentucky$31,029$38,137$60,854$69,045$47,730 Louisiana$28,254$35,973$59,917$70,584$46,484 Maine$36,479$41,689$62,442$76,686$51,823 Maryland$35,597$45,273$79,242$102,851$65,664 Massachusetts$37,840$46,742$81,784$100,565$66,968 Michigan$31,647$38,399$66,497$83,618$50,867 Minnesota$36,273$42,121$72,538$87,781$58,961 Mississippi$30,149$35,287$55,481$64,514$44,889 Missouri$31,673$39,568$62,091$75,053$50,341 Montana$38,463$38,322$56,457$69,646$48,336 Nebraska$37,318$41,356$62,021$73,869$51,347 Nevada$35,726$40,969$62,782$86,502$48,474 New Hampshire$38,156$47,609$71,669$86,123$60,588 New Jersey$33,797$42,624$81,107$101,952$62,394 New Mexico$30,369$37,038$56,159$80,560$46,407 New York$31,669$40,608$76,760$93,555$57,977 North Carolina$31,432$38,689$65,170$82,217$50,858 North Dakota$37,429$47,787$60,560$74,876$53,510 Ohio$32,744$40,810$67,591$81,866$51,357 Oklahoma$32,880$37,015$60,006$74,444$46,800 Oregon$35,776$42,165$69,562$85,371$53,070 Pennsylvania$34,229$40,765$70,261$84,801$53,151 Rhode Island$35,409$42,251$69,496$90,945$57,276 South Carolina$30,404$38,043$63,731$75,097$50,063 South Dakota$35,330$40,822$58,207$71,130$50,954 Tennessee$31,044$39,835$62,654$75,584$50,054 Texas$30,826$38,098$69,494$88,098$51,410 Utah$37,269$44,405$65,299$90,988$54,701 Vermont$38,968$44,859$61,949$75,064$54,378 Virginia$34,531$41,012$75,575$100,696$60,195 Washington$38,733$47,996$81,640$109,682$63,980 West Virginia$27,940$37,207$56,967$70,266$45,847 Wisconsin$38,987$42,333$65,697$77,412$52,914 Wyoming$37,197$46,543$54,213$72,195$50,162 California offers the largest postgraduate earnings premium in the country, with advanced-degree holders earning more than $53,000 above the state median. Washington ranks second, with nearly a $46,000 premium. Both states have high concentrations of technology, professional services, and other specialized industries that tend to reward graduate-level credentials. Nationally, advanced degrees provide an average earnings premium of $29,827 per year. At the bachelor’s level, California also posts the widest gap, with degree holders earning $23,732 above the state median. New York, New Jersey, and Georgia follow, each seeing premiums of around $19,000, well above the $12,956 national average. States With Narrow Salary Gaps Wyoming, known for its agricultural and mining industries, reports among the narrowest pay gaps across education levels. Here, workers with a bachelor’s degree earn about $4,000 more than the state’s $50,000 median salary, while high school graduates earn roughly $4,000 less. In contrast, high school graduates nationwide earn an average of $12,631 less than their state’s median salary. North and South Dakota also show smaller wage differentials. In North Dakota, the energy sector helps lift wages even for workers without advanced degrees, compressing the education pay gap. While higher education is consistently associated with higher median earnings, the data also underscores how geography shapes opportunity. Differences in state economies and industry concentration can drive wide variations in the financial return on a degree. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on education levels in 45 countries.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 25 Best Countries to Retire 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 Norway ranks #1 globally in 2025, followed by Ireland and Switzerland. Europe dominates the list, claiming 8 of the top 10 spots. The U.S. falls to 21st, while Canada drops to 20th amid rising fiscal and housing pressures. Retirement outcomes vary widely across advanced economies, shaped by differences in pension systems, healthcare access, cost pressures, and overall quality of life. The 2025 Natixis Global Retirement Index ranks countries across four pillars: retirement finances, material wellbeing, health, and quality of life. This year’s results show Europe continuing to outperform, while North America slips further down the table. Below, we break down the full rankings and what’s driving the biggest moves. Europe Dominates the 2025 Retirement Rankings The Natixis Global Retirement Index evaluated countries across 18 indicators covering four core pillars: Finances in Retirement: Pension systems, inflation, interest rates Material Wellbeing: Income per capita, unemployment, income inequality Health: Life expectancy, healthcare spending, access to healthcare Quality of Life: Environmental factors, happiness, biodiversity Below, we show the top 25 retirement destinations in 2025: RankCountryScore 1 Norway83% 2 Ireland82% 3 Switzerland81% 4 Iceland79% 5 Denmark79% 6 Netherlands79% 7 Australia77% 8 Germany76% 9 Luxembourg75% 10 Slovenia75% 11 Czechia74% 12 New Zealand73% 13 Singapore73% 14 UK72% 15 Austria72% 16 Israel72% 17 Belgium71% 18 Sweden71% 19 Malta70% 20 Canada70% 21 U.S.70% 22 South Korea69% 23 Finland66% 24 Slovakia66% 25 Cyprus66% Norway takes the top spot with a score of 83%, supported by high material wellbeing, its robust pension system, and strong environmental and quality-of-life metrics. Ireland (82%) and Switzerland (81%) follow closely behind, reflecting their stable economies and access to high-quality healthcare. Over the past decade, Ireland has risen from 15th spot to runner-up, among the largest increases overall. Similarly, Singapore’s ranking has jumped meaningfully. In 2015, it ranked in 25th and has since climbed ahead of the UK and Austria to reach 13th place. Boosting its score are strong finances in retirement, particularly income per capita. By contrast, North American countries underperform many other advanced economies. In 21st place, the U.S. sees its overall score weighed down by healthcare affordability challenges and rising public debt, despite strong capital markets and high income levels. In Canada, housing affordability remains a key pressure point for retirees. Notably, the country recorded the largest year-over-year decline in the rankings, falling seven places to 20th. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the countries with the highest life expectancies.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The 20 Most Visited Websites in the World in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Google remains the most visited website in the world in 2026, with nearly 95 billion monthly visits. YouTube ranks second, reinforcing Alphabet’s dominance over global internet traffic. ChatGPT has climbed into the global top five, ahead of Reddit, Wikipedia, and X. In 2026, global web traffic is dominated by a small group of platforms that shape how billions of people search, watch, connect, and shop online. Google and YouTube continue to command an outsized share of the internet’s attention, sitting far ahead of every other competitor. At the same time, the composition of the top rankings is evolving. ChatGPT has emerged as one of the most visited websites in the world, underscoring how quickly AI tools have moved from novelty to everyday utility. Based on the latest available traffic data from Semrush as of January 2026, this ranking shows which companies dominate the digital landscape. Search and Video Still Rule the Web Search engines and video platforms remain the backbone of internet activity. Google alone draws more traffic than the next five websites combined. Meanwhile, YouTube continues to cement its position as the world’s primary video hub. RankWebsiteVisitsCountry of Origin 1google.com94.8B United States 2youtube.com49.7B United States 3facebook.com9.5B United States 4instagram.com6.1B United States 5chatgpt.com5.5B United States 6reddit.com5.1B United States 7wikipedia.org4.3B United States 8pornhub.com3.8B Canada 9x.com3.8B United States 10whatsapp.com2.7B United States 11xvideos.com2.5B France 12amazon.com2.5B United States 13yahoo.com2.3B United States 14tiktok.com2.2B China 15bing.com1.9B United States 16yahoo.co.jp1.8B United States 17duckduckgo.com1.8B United States 18temu.com1.6B China 19weather.com1.6B United States 20netflix.com1.5B United States Other search platforms also appear in the top 20, including Bing (1.9 billion visits) and DuckDuckGo (1.8 billion visits). Even Yahoo maintains a presence through both yahoo.com (2.3 billion) and yahoo.co.jp (1.8 billion), reflecting the enduring value of search and portal-style platforms. ChatGPT’s Rapid Rise One of the most notable shifts is the emergence of ChatGPT.com. With 5.5 billion visits in January 2026, it ranks fifth globally—ahead of Reddit (5.1 billion), Wikipedia (4.3 billion), and X (3.8 billion). ChatGPT first broke into the top 15 in early 2024, just over a year after launch. Its rapid ascent signals how quickly AI tools have become integrated into everyday workflows, from writing and research to coding and brainstorming. Social, Shopping, and Streaming Giants Social media remains a dominant force. Facebook (9.5 billion) and Instagram (6.1 billion) both rank in the top five, while X (3.8 billion) and TikTok (2.2 billion) continue to command global audiences. E-commerce platforms like Amazon (2.5 billion) and Temu (1.6 billion) also rank among the most visited sites, highlighting the scale of online retail. Meanwhile, Netflix (1.5 billion) and Weather.com (1.6 billion) show how entertainment and real-time information consistently draw massive recurring traffic. Overall, U.S.-based companies dominate the list, accounting for the vast majority of the top 20 websites. However, the list also includes platforms from China, Canada, and France. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Cyberattackers Gain Access on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: How Dependent Is Each Country on Chinese Imports? 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 128 countries source at least 10% of their goods imports from China. Cambodia is the most dependent country, with 46.8% of its goods imports from China. The U.S. relies on China for 13.8% of its goods imports, compared to 9–10% for Germany, France, and Italy. China is the world’s largest exporter of goods, and for many countries, it plays a central role in their supply chains. The map below shows how dependent each country is on Chinese imports, based on the latest data from UN Comtrade and the World Bank. Countries With the Highest Percentage of Chinese Imports Cambodia has the highest dependency on Chinese goods imports at 46.8%. It imports a significant amount of raw materials for its textiles industry, according to The Observatory of Economic Complexity, which is then one of its largest exports. Meanwhile, the U.S. ranks 97th overall, with 13.8% of its imports coming from China. This data table below shows every country’s goods import dependency on China, with the latest data available for most countries as of 2024: RankCountryGoods Import Dependency on China (%) 1 Cambodia46.8 2 Kyrgyzstan45.8 3 Hong Kong40.9 4 Mongolia40.5 5 Vietnam34.0 6 Myanmar33.5 7 Ethiopia32.7 8 Paraguay32.5 9 Indonesia31.4 10 Tanzania30.5 11 Macao30.1 12 Laos29.8 13 Uzbekistan29.2 14 Peru28.7 15 Pakistan28.3 16 Congo27.6 17 DRC26.5 18 Iran26.5 19 Thailand26.2 20 Philippines25.6 21 Australia25.5 22 Kazakhstan25.3 23 Brazil24.9 24 Chile24.9 25 Colombia24.9 26 Russian Federation24.8 27 Madagascar24.7 28 Central African Republic24.6 29 Saudi Arabia23.9 30 Nigeria23.3 31 Sri Lanka23.3 32 Togo22.6 33 Japan22.5 34 Ecuador22.4 35 Bolivia22.3 36 South Korea22.1 37 Uruguay22.1 38 Malaysia21.6 39 South Africa21.5 40 New Zealand21.4 41 Kenya21.3 42 Rwanda21.0 43 Niger20.7 44 Mexico20.3 45 Ukraine20.3 46Other Asia, not elsewhere specified20.1 47 Sierra Leone20.1 48 Guatemala19.7 49 Uganda19.6 50 Argentina19.2 51 Kuwait19.0 52 Bangladesh19.0 53 Cameroon19.0 54 Papua New Guinea18.7 55 Ghana18.7 56 Maldives18.7 57 Dominican Republic18.3 58 Tajikistan18.2 59 India18.2 60 Azerbaijan17.7 61 Djibouti17.7 62 Honduras17.6 63 Mauritius17.5 64 Jordan17.5 65 Sudan17.4 66 El Salvador17.1 67 Czechia17.1 68 Costa Rica17.1 69 Zambia17.0 70 Belize17.0 71 Liberia16.7 72 United Arab Emirates16.5 73 Egypt16.4 74 Mozambique16.2 75 Malawi16.1 76 Fiji16.0 77 Côte d'Ivoire15.9 78 Burkina Faso15.8 79 Kiribati15.8 80 Libya15.7 81 Panama15.4 82 Qatar15.0 83 Solomon Isds14.9 84 Angola14.7 85 Israel14.7 86 Poland14.5 87 Nicaragua14.4 88 Samoa14.3 89 Bahrain14.3 90 Timor-Leste14.1 91 Tonga14.0 92 Burundi14.0 93 Zimbabwe13.9 94 Afghanistan13.9 95 Trinidad and Tobago13.9 96 Mali13.8 97 United States13.8 98 Moldova13.8 99 Suriname13.7 100 Nepal13.5 101 Serbia13.1 102 Türkiye13.1 103 Guyana12.9 104 Benin12.8 105 Singapore12.4 106 Germany12.3 107 Slovenia12.2 108 United Kingdom12.2 109 Norway11.9 110 Montenegro11.8 111 Senegal11.8 112 Gabon11.6 113 Canada11.6 114 Cuba11.5 115 Lebanon11.4 116 Tunisia11.3 117 Namibia11.0 118 Albania10.9 119 Iceland10.8 120 Morocco10.7 121 Bulgaria10.5 122 Yemen10.4 123 Spain10.3 124 Lesotho10.3 125 France10.2 126 Estonia10.2 127 Mauritania10.1 128 Finland10.0 129 Armenia9.9 130 North Macedonia9.7 131 Bosnia and Herzegovina9.6 132 Georgia9.5 133 Comoros9.5 134 Italy9.1 135 Ireland8.8 136 Gambia8.7 137 Netherlands8.6 138 Palestine8.5 139 Greece8.4 140 Brunei Darussalam8.4 141 Austria8.2 142 Belarus8.1 143 Jamaica8.0 144 Cyprus7.8 145 Eswatini7.6 146 Denmark7.4 147 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines7.4 148 Slovakia7.3 149 Oman7.3 150 Bhutan6.5 151 Hungary6.4 152 Sweden6.3 153 Romania6.2 154 Saint Lucia6.0 155 French Polynesia5.8 156 Palau5.7 157 Guinea-Bissau5.6 158 Curaçao5.5 159 Switzerland5.5 160 Antigua and Barbuda5.2 161 Cabo Verde5.2 162 Seychelles4.9 163 Portugal4.8 164 Dominica4.7 165 Lithuania4.6 167 Sao Tome and Principe4.5 168 Aruba4.3 169 Barbados4.2 170 Grenada4.1 171 Malta4.0 172 Latvia3.8 173 Belgium3.5 174 Croatia3.4 175 Botswana3.3 176 Luxembourg3.1 177 Andorra3.1 178 Bahamas2.5 179 Greenland2.4 180 Bermuda1.6 181 Montserrat1.1 182 Cayman Islands0.8 Many of the most dependent countries either lack large domestic manufacturing bases or rely on Chinese inputs to power export industries, such as textiles and electronics assembly. Goods from China make up over 40% of imports for Kyrgyzstan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia, earning them spots near the top of the list. Of these, only Hong Kong ranks among China’s largest trading partners by total dollar value, largely because many mainland exports are routed through it for re-export. In contrast, the Cayman Islands is the only entry with less than 1% of its imports coming from China. Instead, the country is highly dependent on the Netherlands. Trade Ties Often Extend Beyond Imports China’s trade playbook often includes investment and infrastructure development in countries it partners with. Through its ambitious One Belt, One Road initiative, which was established in 2013, Chinese state-owned banks have funded port and dock infrastructure projects in developing nations via loans. It gives China a stake in strategic trade locations and influence, especially if the host country can’t repay the loan. Notably, Cambodia netted $3 billion of Chinese grants and loans from 2002 to 2023. China is also heavily invested in Djibouti (17.7% import dependency on China) and its port, which is the lifeblood of the African country’s economy. China established its first military base in the country in 2017, joining a handful of Western nations including the U.S., which neighbors the Doraleh port. Technology is China’s Largest Export Inexpensive goods have historically been associated with the “Made in China” stamp, but technology is its largest export today after establishing itself as a strong manufacturing hub with cheaper labor. Integrated circuits, which are foundational components of most modern technologies, make up the lion’s share of exports and highlight China’s critical role in global supply chains; phones and cars follow. The world is particularly dependent on China for processing critical minerals, which are used in everything from consumer electronics to defense systems. This reliance has pushed U.S. policymakers to strengthen domestic capacity and diversify supply chains using tariffs and industrial policy. As countries look to diversify suppliers and reduce risk, the data shows how deeply embedded China remains in global trade. Any major shift away from Chinese imports would ripple across industries worldwide. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about China’s trade playbook, check out this graphic on Voronoi which breaks down its biggest trade surplus partners.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Salary Needed to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities 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 San Jose ($458,504) and San Francisco ($321,463) require some of the highest incomes in the country. Cities like Seattle, Miami, Denver, and Portland all require salaries between $140,000 and $190,000. Pittsburgh ($64,106) and Cleveland ($66,280) have some of the lowest income thresholds among the 50 cities analyzed. Buying a home in much of America now requires a six-figure salary. In several major cities, it takes more than $200,000 a year. In San Jose, the required income is approaching half a million dollars. Nationally, households must earn $106,731 annually to afford a median-priced home at today’s mortgage rates—well above the U.S. median household income of $83,730. That gap helps explain why affordability remains strained across much of the country. This map breaks down the salary needed to buy a median-priced home across 50 major U.S. metros, based on data from HSH.com. Calculations assume a 20% down payment and a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, incorporating principal, interest, taxes, and insurance as of Q4 2025. Of the cities analyzed, only 12 have median-priced homes within reach of households earning at or below the national median income. Six Figures Is Now the Entry Point in Many Cities Below, we rank the salary you need to afford a home in America’s largest cities. California dominates the top of the list, with San Jose homebuyers requiring an income of $458,504, the highest among cities analyzed. Metro AreaSalary NeededMedian Home PriceMonthly Payment San Jose$458,504$1,920,000$10,698 San Francisco$321,463$1,305,000$7,501 San Diego$235,343$994,000$5,491 Los Angeles$224,190$939,700$5,231 New York City$200,280$753,600$4,673 Boston$190,858$757,600$4,453 Seattle$188,158$770,400$4,390 Washington, D.C.$161,522$641,600$3,769 Miami$156,982$635,000$3,663 Denver$154,131$644,100$3,596 Riverside$144,759$595,000$3,378 Portland$144,432$589,700$3,370 Providence$139,142$536,800$3,247 Salt Lake City$139,008$596,300$3,244 Sacramento$136,047$539,000$3,174 Austin$132,037$465,100$3,081 Hartford$116,129$411,400$2,710 Orlando$112,173$440,500$2,617 Las Vegas$111,995$480,700$2,613 Raleigh$111,327$452,200$2,598 Phoenix$111,010$476,700$2,590 Chicago$109,582$388,900$2,557 Baltimore$109,527$426,000$2,556 Richmond$108,217$448,200$2,525 Milwaukee$107,153$417,500$2,500 Dallas$106,277$366,600$2,480 Philadelphia$106,045$392,100$2,474 Charlotte$104,191$427,600$2,431 Minneapolis$103,074$394,900$2,405 Tampa$102,999$400,000$2,403 Nashville$101,436$421,300$2,367 Jacksonville$100,968$390,700$2,356 Houston$96,773$337,200$2,258 Atlanta$94,876$372,000$2,214 Virginia Beach$92,077$367,500$2,148 San Antonio$90,999$316,200$2,123 Kansas City$90,999$350,700$2,123 Columbus$88,598$336,300$2,067 Buffalo$82,255$286,100$1,919 Indianapolis$81,640$330,600$1,905 Cincinnati$80,793$314,900$1,885 St Louis$78,555$294,800$1,833 Birmingham$78,056$321,300$1,821 New Orleans$76,566$292,800$1,787 Detroit$74,264$276,700$1,733 Louisville$74,045$294,700$1,728 Memphis$73,456$291,600$1,714 Oklahoma City$71,628$265,000$1,671 Cleveland$66,280$236,900$1,547 Pittsburgh$64,106$237,400$1,496 Note: These calculations determine the salary needed to afford the principal, interest, taxes, and insurance payments on a median-priced home in the corresponding metro area as of Q4 2025. Figures reflect homes with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and a 20% down payment. In San Francisco, the required salary is $321,463, pushing monthly mortgage costs above $7,500. San Diego and Los Angeles follow next, with salary thresholds of $235,343 and $224,190, respectively. On the East Coast, affordability also remains strained. In New York City, homebuyers need an income of $200,280, virtually double pre-pandemic levels. A similar trend is seen in Boston, where an income of $101,895 could afford a home in Q4 2019. It has now surged to $190,858. Beyond the most expensive coastal markets, many large cities now require incomes between $130,000 and $190,000, including Seattle, Denver, Miami, Riverside, and Portland. Where Homes Are Most Affordable Among the lowest required salaries to afford a home are found in Midwestern and Southern cities: Pittsburgh: $64,106 Cleveland: $66,280 Oklahoma City: $71,628 Memphis: $73,456 Detroit: $74,264 Overall, just 12 cities had median-priced homes within reach for households earning at—or below—the 2024 U.S. median income of $83,730. This comes as the median age of U.S. homebuyers has climbed to 59, and the share of first-time buyers has fallen by roughly 50% since 2007. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the cost of the American dream.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: U.S. Import Reliance for 37 Critical Minerals 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. is 100% import-reliant for 11 critical minerals, including graphite, gallium, and rare elements like scandium and yttrium. China remains the dominant supplier for several key materials, including rare earths, graphite, tantalum, and antimony. The U.S. depends on foreign suppliers for many of the minerals that power semiconductors, EV batteries, defense systems, and nuclear energy. The visualization below shows America’s net import reliance for 37 critical minerals in 2025, along with their leading suppliers between 2021 and 2024. The data comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Out of 37 critical minerals listed, 11 are 100% import-reliant, meaning the U.S. has no domestic production of them at all. Several others depend on foreign sources for more than half of supply. China is a central supplier across the list, serving as the primary source for materials such as graphite, arsenic, tantalum, and yttrium. Fully Import-Dependent Minerals Some of the most strategically important materials are sourced entirely from abroad. Graphite and tantalum primarily come from China. Gallium is sourced mainly from Canada, while manganese comes largely from Gabon and niobium from Brazil. Even specialty elements like scandium and yttrium, used in aerospace alloys and electronics, are 100% imported. This complete dependence leaves supply chains exposed to geopolitical risk and trade disruptions. Critical MineralNet Import ReliancePrimary Import Source Arsenic100%China Fluorspar100%Mexico Gallium100%Canada Graphite100%China Indium100%South Korea Manganese100%Gabon Niobium100%Brazil Scandium100%Japan Tantalum100%China Yttrium100%China Titanium100%Japan Uranium99%Kazakhstan , Canada , Russia Potash92%Canada Bismuth92%China Antimony91%China Platinum89%South Africa Chromium79%South Africa Cobalt79%Norway Tin77%Peru Silver77%Mexico Barite>75%India Magnesium>75%Israel Rhenium75%Chile Zinc73%Canada Rare earths67%China Aluminum (Bauxite)60%Canada Copper57%Chile Palladium57%South Africa Germanium>50%Belgium Lithium>50%Chile Tungsten>50%China Silicon>50%Brazil Nickel41%Canada Vanadium41%Canada Lead33%Canada Tellurium>25%Canada Zirconium

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization U.S. Jobs by State in 2025—and Where Growth Is Fastest 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 California (18.2M) and Texas (14.5M) employ more people than any other states, anchoring the nation’s largest labor markets. The 10 largest states hold half the country’s jobs, reinforcing how concentrated U.S. employment remains. Job growth in several mid-sized states—including North Carolina (1.5%), South Carolina (1.3%), and Utah (1.2%)—outpaced many larger peers, suggesting that workforce expansion is increasingly happening outside traditional economic powerhouses. This map shows the number of jobs in every U.S. state in 2025, along with each state’s annual job growth rate. California remains the nation’s largest labor market with 18.2 million jobs, followed by Texas at 14.5 million. But the fastest growth isn’t always happening in the biggest states. Several mid-sized states are adding jobs at a faster pace, highlighting where employment is accelerating across the country. The data comes from Arizona State University, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures. Ranked: The Number of Jobs by State in 2025 Here’s a closer look at where jobs are concentrated—and where growth is accelerating. RankStateNumber of Jobs 2025Annual Job Growth 2024-2025 1California18,187,0000.0% 2Texas14,450,0000.8% 3Florida10,143,0000.4% 4New York10,094,0000.8% 5Pennsylvania6,297,0001.2% 6Illinois6,189,000-0.1% 7Ohio5,724,0000.8% 8North Carolina5,156,0001.5% 9Georgia5,028,0000.1% 10Michigan4,549,0000.7% 11New Jersey4,438,0000.2% 12Virginia4,280,000-0.2% 13Massachusetts3,727,0000.1% 14Washington3,662,000-0.4% 15Tennessee3,440,0000.7% 16Arizona3,311,0000.8% 17Indiana3,299,0000.2% 18Missouri3,068,0001.7% 19Minnesota3,065,0001.2% 20Wisconsin3,054,0000.2% 21Colorado3,019,0000.8% 22Maryland2,848,000-0.5% 23South Carolina2,424,0001.3% 24Alabama2,221,0000.4% 25Kentucky2,065,0000.1% 26Louisiana2,021,0001.1% 27Oregon2,011,0000.2% 28Oklahoma1,819,0000.9% 29Utah1,792,0001.2% 30Connecticut1,727,000-0.1% 31Iowa1,600,0000.1% 32Nevada1,583,000-0.5% 33Kansas1,468,000-0.2% 34Arkansas1,399,0001.2% 35Mississippi1,210,0000.7% 36Nebraska1,059,000-0.6% 37New Mexico909,0001.0% 38Idaho883,0001.2% 39West Virginia718,000-0.4% 40New Hampshire707,000-0.8% 41Hawaii662,0001.0% 42Maine651,000-0.6% 43Montana530,0001.0% 44Rhode Island514,000-0.3% 45Delaware497,0001.1% 46South Dakota473,0000.6% 47North Dakota450,000-0.1% 48Alaska326,0000.0% 49Vermont317,0000.9% 50Wyoming294,000-0.3% Just four states—California, Texas, Florida, and New York—each hold more than 10 million jobs. Together, the top 10 states account for 54% of total U.S. employment. Beyond the top tier, large industrial and population centers like Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia each support between 5–6 million jobs. At the other end of the spectrum, the smallest labor markets include: Wyoming: 294,000 jobs Vermont: 317,000 jobs Alaska: 326,000 jobs Population size plays a major role in total employment, but growth tells a more dynamic story. Where Jobs by State Are Accelerating the Fastest While the largest states dominate in absolute size, job growth is happening across a more diverse set of states. Here are among the fastest-growing states by annual job growth rate in 2025: Missouri: 1.7% North Carolina: 1.5% South Carolina: 1.3% Utah: 1.2% Minnesota: 1.2% Arkansas: 1.2% Many of these states are located in the South and Mountain West, regions that have seen high domestic migration, paired with strong demand in healthcare, education, and tech sectors. Which States Are Seeing Slower Momentum? Not every state is expanding. Several states recorded flat or negative job growth, including: California: 0.0% Illinois: -0.1% Washington: -0.4% Maryland: -0.5% New Hampshire: -0.8% Even modest percentage declines can translate into meaningful job losses in large labor markets. These slowdowns can reflect industry-specific pressures, demographic shifts, or cooling post-pandemic recoveries in certain sectors. The New Geography of U.S. Job Growth The largest states continue to dominate in sheer scale. However, job growth is increasingly spread across mid-sized and Sun Belt states. As migration patterns, housing costs, and industry demand evolve, state-level job growth offers a clear signal of where economic momentum is building in 2025. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s fastest-growing jobs by 2030.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Where Food Inflation Will Hit Hardest 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 Iran tops the list with a projected 55.9% surge, far above the global average of 3.2%. Currency pressures and prior inflation spikes continue to ripple through food prices. Argentina (33.2%) and Türkiye (25.1%) rank second and third, continuing multi-year inflation trends in both economies. Countries like Malawi, Nigeria, Angola, Zambia, and Ethiopia all rank among the highest projected increases, underscoring ongoing food vulnerability in the region. Food prices remain one of the most persistent cost pressures for households worldwide. In 2026, grocery bills are projected to rise sharply in some countries, while remaining relatively stable in others. According to new forecasts from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food inflation will vary dramatically across 160 countries in 2026, ranging from double-digit surges in some economies to outright price declines in others. This map ranks 160 countries by their projected year-over-year change in food prices, highlighting where households are likely to face the steepest increases in 2026. The Countries Facing the Steepest Food Price Increases Today, inflation pressures remain strongest in emerging and import-dependent economies. Food inflation is influenced by currency movements, commodity prices, trade disruptions, and domestic supply conditions. Countries experiencing currency depreciation or ongoing economic instability tend to see sharper increases in food costs. RankCountryYear-Over-Year Food Inflation Forecast2026 (%) 1 Iran55.9 2 Argentina33.2 3 Türkiye25.1 4 Haiti24.1 5 Malawi21.2 6 Nigeria17.1 7 Lebanon14.9 8 Angola14.8 9 Kazakhstan12.7 10 Zambia10.8 11 Ethiopia10.1 12 Jamaica9.7 13 Mongolia9.7 14 Kyrgyzstan9.4 15 Ukraine9.2 16 Belarus8.9 17 Solomon Islands8.8 18 Burundi8.8 19 Bangladesh8.3 20 Dominican Republic8.2 21 Georgia8.2 22 Romania7.4 23 Cabo Verde7.2 24 Kuwait7.2 25 Cameroon7.0 26 Azerbaijan6.8 27 Kenya6.8 28 Somalia6.7 29 Tanzania6.7 30 Gambia6.6 31 Canada6.1 32 Tunisia5.7 33 Cayman Islands5.7 34 Madagascar5.6 35 Saint Kitts and Nevis5.6 36 Uzbekistan5.5 37 Paraguay5.3 38 Honduras5.2 39 Curaçao5.1 40 Iceland5.1 41 North Macedonia5.0 42 Rwanda4.9 43 Moldova4.9 44 Botswana4.8 45 Libya4.8 46 Lesotho4.7 47 Antigua and Barbuda4.7 48 Russia4.6 49 Greenland4.5 50 Chile4.5 51 South Africa4.4 52 Slovenia4.3 53 Bhutan4.3 54 Qatar4.2 55 UK4.5 56 Colombia4.1 57 Malta4.0 58 Tajikistan3.8 59 Latvia3.8 60 Ireland3.8 61 Uganda3.7 62 UAE3.6 63 Viet Nam3.6 64 Ghana3.6 65 Pakistan3.5 66 Belize3.5 67 Estonia3.5 68 Bulgaria3.4 69 Austria3.4 70 Bosnia and Herzegovina3.4 71 Mexico3.3 72 Equatorial Guinea3.3 73 Japan3.3 74 Guatemala3.3 75 Sweden3.3 76 Sri Lanka3.2 77 Australia3.2 78 Peru3.1 79 Armenia3.1 80 Mozambique3.1 81 Nicaragua3.1 82 Netherlands2.9 83 Greece2.9 84 Portugal2.9 85 Brazil2.8 86 Indonesia2.8 87 Spain2.7 88 South Korea2.7 89 Luxembourg2.7 90 U.S.2.7 91 Laos2.6 92 Israel2.6 93 Mauritania2.5 94 Norway2.4 95 Montenegro2.4 96 Benin2.4 97 Grenada2.3 98 Côte d'Ivoire2.2 99 Andorra2.2 100 Aruba2.1 101 Italy2.1 102 Senegal2.0 103 Lithuania2.0 104 Oman2.0 105 Barbados2.0 106 Maldives1.9 107 Namibia1.8 108 Germany1.8 109 Malaysia1.7 110 Saudi Arabia1.7 111 Croatia1.6 112 France1.6 113 Slovakia1.6 114 Thailand1.5 115 Iraq1.4 116 Afghanistan1.4 117 Ecuador1.3 118 Albania1.2 119 Nepal1.2 120 New Zealand1.2 121 Poland1.2 122 French Polynesia1.1 123 Philippines1.0 124 Mauritius0.9 125 Trinidad and Tobago0.9 126 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0.8 127 Singapore0.8 128 Finland0.8 129 Denmark0.7 130 El Salvador0.7 131 Mali0.6 132 Bahrain0.5 133 Papua New Guinea0.4 134 Cyprus0.4 135 Brunei Darussalam0.4 136 Dominica0.4 137 New Caledonia0.1 138 India0.0 139 China0.0 140 Cambodia-0.1 141 Belgium-0.1 142 Egypt-0.2 143 Samoa-0.5 144 Algeria-0.5 145 Djibouti-0.6 146 Burkina Faso-0.8 147 Seychelles-1.3 148 Switzerland-1.3 149 Czechia-1.4 150 Serbia-1.5 151 Jordan-1.7 152 Zimbabwe-1.7 153 Hungary-2.2 154 Chad-2.6 155 Morocco-2.8 156 Fiji-3.5 157 Costa Rica-6.0 158 Togo-6.4 159 Liberia-7.4 160 Niger-18.1 At the top of the ranking is Iran, where food prices are forecast to rise 55.9% year-over-year. Iran’s currency depreciation and prolonged inflationary pressures have already pushed food inflation to extreme levels in recent years. The 2026 forecast suggests those pressures may persist. Several Sub-Saharan African economies—including Nigeria (17.1%), Angola (14.8%), Zambia (10.8%), and Ethiopia (10.1%)—also rank among the highest. In many of these countries, food inflation is closely tied to currency volatility, import dependency, and supply-side disruptions. Regional Differences in Food Inflation While the global average is projected at 3.2%, the regional breakdown shows stark differences in how food prices are expected to evolve in 2026. RegionYear-Over-Year Food Inflation Forecast2026 (%) Middle East & North Africa (MENA)8.9 Latin America4.8 North America4.3 Europe & Central Asia4.2 Sub-Saharan Africa3.8 South Asia2.7 Asia-Pacific1.0 The Middle East and North Africa region stands out, with nearly triple the global average. North America sits around the middle of the pack, with food prices projected to rise 4.3%. In the U.S., prices are expected to increase 2.7%, while in Canada, prices could climb at more than twice that pace. Meanwhile, much of Asia-Pacific is projected to see relatively modest food price growth. While global food inflation is expected to fall in the single digits in 2026, the regional picture tells a far more uneven story. For millions of households in high-inflation economies, grocery bills may remain one of the most persistent economic pressures in the year ahead. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the U.S. cities with the highest grocery costs.

The Countries the U.S. Has the Biggest Trade Deficits With 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 U.S. goods trade deficit hit a record $1.24 trillion in 2025. China, Mexico, and Vietnam are the three countries the U.S. has the biggest trade deficits with. Tariffs remain a key policy tool as Washington seeks to narrow bilateral trade gaps. In 2025, America imported far more goods than it exported — pushing the U.S. goods trade deficit to a record $1.24 trillion. The top five countries alone account for roughly 67% of the total goods deficit. This chart ranks the 15 countries where the U.S. runs its largest goods trade deficits, led by China, Mexico, and Vietnam. From semiconductors to autos to consumer electronics, these trade relationships underscore how deeply American demand is intertwined with global manufacturing. Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, and the visualization was created by Aneesh Anand. The Three Countries Behind Nearly Half the Gap China leads the list with a $202.1 billion deficit, followed closely by Mexico ($196.9 billion) and Vietnam ($178.2 billion). These three countries account for 46% of the overall trade deficit. Notably, several Asian and European export powerhouses dominate the rankings, underscoring deep U.S. integration in global supply chains. RankU.S. Trade Partner2025 Deficit (US$ billion)YoY Change 1 China202.1-32% 2 Mexico196.915% 3 Vietnam178.244% 4 Taiwan146.899% 5 Ireland114.232% 6 Germany73.0-14% 7 Thailand71.958% 8 Japan63.9-8% 9 India58.227% 10 South Korea56.4-14% 11 Canada46.4-25% 12 Switzerland34.3-10% 13 Malaysia30.824% 14 Italy30.8-30% 15 Indonesia23.733% China has long been at the center of U.S. trade tensions. Despite years of tariffs and “decoupling” efforts, the bilateral goods deficit remains above $200 billion. Many consumer electronics, machinery, and intermediate goods still flow from Chinese factories to American buyers. Mexico’s $196.9 billion deficit reflects its growing role as a manufacturing hub tied to U.S. supply chains, particularly in autos and electronics. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s $178.2 billion deficit highlights how production has shifted across Asia as firms diversify away from China. Other countries high up the list include Taiwan ($146.8 billion) and Ireland ($114.2 billion), both key exporters of semiconductors and pharmaceuticals. Notably, the U.S. trade deficit with Taiwan nearly doubled year over year, rising 99% in 2025. Why Trade Deficits Draw Political Attention Trade deficits are not inherently “good” or “bad.” They often signal strong consumer demand and capital inflows. However, policymakers frequently view large, persistent deficits as a sign of lost manufacturing capacity or unfair trade practices. While the overall U.S. trade deficit barely budged in 2025, bilateral gaps with certain countries remain politically sensitive. As a result, tariffs have been deployed to raise the cost of imports, encourage domestic production, and pressure trading partners into new agreements. Still, tariffs can also increase costs for businesses and consumers, especially when supply chains are deeply intertwined. For a closer look at what drives these imbalances, see our breakdown of America’s trade deficit by product. Goods vs. Services: A Different Story It’s also important to distinguish between goods and services. While the U.S. runs a massive deficit in goods, it typically posts a surplus in services such as finance, technology, and intellectual property. Looking at both sides of the ledger provides a more complete picture of America’s global economic position. Learn More on the Voronoi App For a deeper dive, check out America’s Services Trade Balances with Its Free Trade Partners on the Voronoi app to see how services surpluses offset goods deficits across key partners.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: How Wealthy the Top 1% Are in Each Major Economy 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. has the wealthiest top 1%, with average per capita wealth of $16.4 million, far ahead of other major economies. In America, the top 1% control 35% of all wealth, while the bottom 50% hold just $9,000 per person. Mexico has the highest wealth concentration in this group, with the top 1% holding 37% of national wealth. In the United States, the average member of the top 1% holds $16.4 million in wealth. In Japan, that figure is less than half. In Mexico, it’s $2.7 million. The “top 1%” may sound like a global tier of wealth, but how rich that group actually is depends heavily on where they live. Using the latest data from McKinsey, we rank the world’s major economies by the per capita wealth of their top 1%, adjusted for purchasing power. The results reveal a startling gap: while American elites lead the pack with $16.4 million in wealth, others see a net worth of less than a third of this. Top 1% Net Worth Per Capita in Major Economies Below, we show how the top 1% compares by country, adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP). This shows the true buying power across economies relative to the U.S. dollar: CountryTop 1% Average Per Capita Wealth (PPP)Bottom 50% Average Per Capita Wealth Top 1% Share of Wealth U.S.$16.4M$9K35% Australia$10.6M$36K24% Canada$9.1M$30K24% Germany$9.1M$23K28% France$8.5M$31K27% Italy$7.2M$17K22% South Korea$7.2M$10K26% Japan$6.9M$22K25% UK$5.0M$22K21% China$3.2M$13K30% Mexico$2.7M$3K37% The U.S. has the highest average per capita wealth for their top 1%, surpassing second-ranked Australia by $5.8 million. In stark contrast, U.S. national per capita wealth sits at $470,000, while the bottom 50% holds a net worth of just $9,000, on average. Overall, the American top 1% controls 35% of the nation’s total wealth, a share that is steadily rising. When adjusted for purchasing power, this share accounts for 5% of global wealth, rising to 9% when measured in absolute U.S. dollar terms. While Australia holds the second-highest average at $10.6 million, its internal wealth gap is notably less extreme. Australia’s per capita wealth is comparable at $450,000, yet its bottom 50% holds a significantly higher average net worth of $36,000. Similarly, this distribution pattern is broadly mirrored across Canada and major European economies. In China, average per capita wealth of the top 1% stands at $3.2 million, against a national per capita wealth of $110,000. In fact, China’s bottom 50% holds more wealth per person than the bottom half in the U.S., when adjusted for purchasing power. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on wealth inequality by country.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: 85% of Babies in 2026 Will Be Born in Asia and Africa 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 85% of babies born in 2026 will be in Asia or Africa. Asia alone will account for nearly half of global births. Europe, North America, and Oceania combined will represent about 8% of global births. In 2026, 85% of babies worldwide will be born in just two continents: Asia and Africa. Where someone is born can shape everything from access to education and healthcare to long-term economic opportunity. This map shows how global births are distributed across continents, based on population projections from the United Nations. Asia Accounts for Nearly Half of Global Births Asia is expected to see about 64.9 million births in 2026, accounting for roughly 49% of all births worldwide. Despite declining fertility rates in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea, Asia’s sheer population size keeps it at the center of global demographics. ContinentBirths (millions)Share of Global Births Asia64.9 M49.0% Africa47.6 M35.9% Europe6.1 M4.6% Latin America & the Caribbean9.3 M7.0% North America4.0 M3.0% Oceania0.7 M0.5% Antarctica0.0 M0.0% World132.5 M100% South and Southeast Asia, in particular, continue to contribute large numbers of births each year. As a result, nearly one in every two people born in 2026 will be born somewhere in Asia. Africa Makes Up More Than One-Third of Global Births Africa is projected to record 47.6 million births in 2026, representing 35.9% of the global total. This reflects the continent’s high fertility rates and young population structure. Many African countries are still early in their demographic transitions, with limited declines in birth rates so far. As population growth accelerates, Africa’s share of global births has been rising steadily and is projected to increase further later this century. Smaller Shares in the Rest of the World All other continents account for a relatively small share of global births. Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to see 9.3 million births, or 7% of the total, while Europe accounts for just 4.6%. North America’s share stands at 3%, reflecting lower fertility rates despite population growth driven by migration. Oceania contributes 0.5% of births, and Antarctica, with no permanent population, records no births at all. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Safest (and Least Safe) Countries on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Minimum Age Laws for Social Media 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 A growing number of governments are setting minimum age thresholds for social media, most commonly under 15 or under 16. Australia became the first country to enforce a nationwide under-16 restriction in 2025. European countries account for the majority of new proposals, while several U.S. states have adopted their own rules. Governments around the world are moving to set minimum ages for social media use, citing concerns about online safety and youth mental health. While approaches differ, most policies focus on preventing children below a certain age—typically 15 or 16—from holding accounts, or requiring parental consent and age verification before access is granted. This map highlights 15 countries and two U.S. states that have enacted or are formally considering legal age thresholds for social media platforms, leveraging data from BBC, Reuters, Euro Weekly. The Countries Restricting Social Media for Children Australia made history when its social media ban, a world first, came into force in December 2025. Other countries have since followed suit. The data table below shows the countries and U.S. states that have passed or are discussing social media restrictions, along with the age group that would be affected: CountryRegulation StatusAge Threshold AustraliaPassedUnder 16 GreeceIn discussionUnder 15 FrancePassedUnder 15 SpainIn discussionUnder 16 PortugalPassedUnder 16 NorwayIn discussionUnder 15 MalaysiaPassedUnder 16 United KingdomIn discussionUnder 16 DenmarkIn discussionUnder 15 CzechiaIn discussionUnder 15 SloveniaIn discussionUnder 15 GermanyIn discussionUnder 16 ItalyIn discussionUnder 15 IndonesiaIn discussionUnder 16 New ZealandIn discussionUnder 16 NebraskaPassedUnder 18 VirginiaPassedUnder 16 Australia’s legislation prevents under-16s from accessing social media, including the largest platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube; those who already had accounts were signed out and banned when the law came into force. Social media companies face a fine of up to A$34.9 million if they fail to take “reasonable steps” for age verification. France’s Assembly, its lower house, voted in favor of creating a statutory minimum age of 15 for social media. The proposed law now needs to be passed in the French Senate, or the upper house. Portugal mandated “express and verified parental consent” for anyone under 16 to use social media in a newly-approved bill, while having an outright ban for children under 13. Across Europe, additional proposals are under discussion in countries including Greece, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Germany, Italy, Slovenia, and Czechia. Outside Europe, Malaysia has passed age-based restrictions, while Indonesia and New Zealand are considering similar measures. The United Kingdom is also reviewing potential age-limit policies. U.S. States Take Different Approaches In the United States, states have adopted a range of policies. Virginia introduced a law limiting social media use for minors under 16 to one hour per day by default, unless parental consent is provided. Nebraska passed legislation aimed at restricting certain platform features for minors, including design elements such as infinite scrolling and autoplay that are intended to increase engagement. Utah, legislating in 2023, was actually the first to require age verification for under-18s, however the legislation was repealed and replaced with less stringent requirements. Social Media’s Impact on Young People Many of the recent proposals are concentrated in Europe, where regulators have historically taken a more active role in technology and privacy policy. However, the approaches vary widely and do not always amount to outright bans. It comes amid increasing concern around social media’s impacts on young people, who spend 7.5 hours online per day, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Independent evidence suggests that excessive social media use can be harmful, while internal research by Facebook, now Meta, found Instagram made some teenage girls feel worse about their bodies. At the same time, independent researchers have called for more nuanced studies that account for socioeconomic factors, age differences, and specific platform use. Originally developed as a way to connect with friends, social media platforms have also faced criticism over engagement-driven business models built around advertising. The recent wave of age-based laws reflects a broader shift toward increased regulatory oversight of the sector. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about the social media ecosystem, check out this graphic which breaks down ad spending on social media platforms.

Published 6 hours ago on February 23, 2026 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo Inflation Shock: The Biggest Price Hikes Businesses Are Facing Key Takeaways Wholesale turkey had the largest price increase in 2025, with prices surging by 70%. Metals make up eight of the 15 commodities with the highest inflation. Before households feel inflation at the checkout line, it often starts much earlier in the supply chain. When businesses face rising input costs, those pressures can ripple outward, shaping everything from grocery bills to construction budgets.  Created in partnership with Terzo, this graphic shows where business price hikes have been the most intense. It’s part of our Markets in a Minute series, which delivers quick economic insights for executives. Commodities With the Most Sticker Shock We’ve used data from the Producer Price Index, which tracks the prices businesses pay for inputs like raw materials, energy, and intermediate goods. The table below shows which commodities had the biggest price hikes in 2025. CommodityCategoryDec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 Price Increase Wholesale TurkeyFood & Agriculture 70% Primary Metals*Metals62% Metal Ores*Metals47% Recycled Metals*Metals31% Aluminum ProductsMetals31% Aluminum ScrapMetals25% Wholesale BeefFood & Agriculture 21% Copper ScrapMetals20% Industrial GasesChemical & Industrial18% Nitrogen FertilizersChemical & Industrial18% Steel ProductsMetals17% Portfolio ManagementServices17% Fluid Power Equipment**Chemical & Industrial16% Wire and Cable*Metals15% Inedible Fats & OilsFood & Agriculture 14% *Excluding iron and steel. **Uses pressurized liquid or gas. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, data as of December 2025. One standout: turkeys. 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Published 6 hours ago on February 23, 2026 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Abha Patil Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Palo Alto Where Attacks Happen in Cyber Intrusions Key Takeaways Most cyber intrusions span multiple surfaces, so detection must connect signals across layers. Identity leads the attack surface list, but endpoints and networks still enable fast pivots. The human layer remains decisive, making awareness and phishing resistance operational priorities. Cyber intrusions rarely follow a single path once attackers get a foothold. Instead, they pivot across systems to widen impact and deepen damage. This graphic, in partnership with Unit 42 by Palo Alto Networks, shows where attacks occur in cyber intrusions, based on data from the Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report. Identity Is the Practical Perimeter Here is a table that breaks intrusions into nine primary attack surfaces observed across investigations. Attack FrontIncidents Percentage Identity89% Endpoints61% Network50% Human45% Email27% Application26% Cloud20% SecOps10% Database1% In Unit 42’s sample, 87% of incidents touched at least two surfaces, and 67% hit three or more. Because the categories overlap, a single case can span multiple layers at once. Identity Dominates, but the “Human Layer” Still Drives Risk Identity appears in 89% of cases, making it the most common surface in the dataset. Meanwhile, endpoints (61%) and networks (50%) remain common launch points for lateral movement.Email (27%) and applications (26%) sit mid-pack, while cloud services appear in 20% of incidents. Still, even “lower” categories matter when attackers chain small wins into bigger access. Humans show up in 45% of incidents, often through user-driven activity that enables the next pivot. Integrated Defenses Beat Siloed Tools Multi-surface activity means point solutions can miss context when attackers hop layers. Teams need shared signals across identity, endpoint, network, app, and cloud to spot chained actions early. SecOps appears in 10% of cases, so attackers sometimes probe security operations tooling and workflows. As a result, integrated detection and response helps contain movement before it reaches databases, which appear in 1% of incidents. See why cyberattacks are getting 4x faster Related Topics: #technology #cyberattacks #phishing #cyber intrusions #social engineering You may also like Privacy6 days ago Visualized: How Cyberattackers Gain Access See how cyberattackers gain access by abusing identity, credentials, sessions, and permissions—and what to fix first. 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 Trust in the U.S. Government Fell From 77% to 17% 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 Public trust in the U.S. federal government fell from 77% in 1964 to 17% in 2025, according to Pew Research. Trust has rarely topped 30% since the early 2000s, with brief spikes during national crises like 9/11. Over the past seven decades, Americans’ trust in the federal government has dropped from postwar highs to historic lows. In 1964, 77% said they trusted Washington to do what is right most of the time. As of September 2025, that figure stands at just 17%. The chart above tracks this long-term shift, using data from Pew Research Center. While trust has occasionally surged during moments of national crisis, the broader trajectory shows a steady erosion across generations. From Postwar Highs to Vietnam-Era Decline Trust peaked in 1964, when 77% of Americans said they trusted the federal government most of the time. Even in 1958, nearly three-quarters of the public expressed confidence in the federal government. That began to change in the late 1960s and early 1970s. By 1970, trust had fallen to 54%, and it slipped further to 36% by 1974 in the aftermath of Watergate. The Vietnam War, political scandals, and economic turbulence reshaped public opinion for decades to come. DateTrust the government (%) 9/28/202517 2/9/202519 5/19/202418 6/11/202319 05/01/202220 4/11/202121 8/2/202024 4/12/202021 3/25/201917 12/04/201718 4/11/201719 10/04/201518 7/20/201419 2/26/201418 11/15/201320 10/13/201319 5/31/201320 02/06/201322 1/13/201323 10/31/201219 10/19/201117 10/04/201115 9/23/201118 8/21/201121 2/28/201123 10/21/201023 10/01/201021 09/06/201023 09/01/201023 04/05/201023 04/05/201022 3/21/201024 2/12/201022 02/05/201021 1/10/201020 12/20/200921 8/31/200922 6/12/200923 12/21/200825 10/15/200824 10/13/200824 07/09/200724 01/09/200728 10/08/200629 9/15/200630 02/05/200631 1/20/200633 01/06/200632 12/02/200532 9/11/200531 09/09/200530 6/19/200535 10/15/200439 7/15/200441 3/21/200438 10/26/200336 7/27/200343 10/15/200246 09/04/200246 09/02/200240 7/13/200240 6/17/200243 1/24/200246 12/07/200149 10/25/200154 10/06/200149 1/17/200144 10/31/200038 10/15/200042 07/09/200039 04/02/200038 2/14/200034 10/03/199936 9/14/199933 5/16/199933 2/21/199931 2/12/199932 02/04/199934 1/10/199934 01/03/199937 12/01/199833 11/15/199830 11/01/199826 10/26/199828 8/10/199831 2/22/199835 02/01/199833 1/25/199832 1/19/199832 10/31/199731 8/27/199731 06/01/199726 1/14/199727 11/02/199627 10/15/199628 5/12/199631 05/06/199629 11/19/199527 08/07/199522 08/05/199521 3/19/199520 2/22/199521 12/01/199421 10/29/199422 10/23/199420 06/06/199419 1/30/199420 1/20/199422 3/24/199325 1/17/199325 1/14/199325 10/23/199225 10/15/199225 06/08/199229 10/20/199135 03/06/199142 03/01/199146 1/27/199140 12/01/199033 10/28/199032 09/06/199035 1/16/199038 6/29/198939 1/15/198941 11/10/198843 10/15/198841 1/23/198840 10/18/198743 06/01/198743 03/01/198744 1/21/198743 1/19/198742 12/01/198644 11/30/198643 09/09/198644 1/19/198644 11/06/198543 7/29/198542 3/21/198540 2/27/198542 2/22/198545 11/14/198444 10/15/198441 12/01/198239 11/07/198032 10/15/198030 3/12/198027 11/03/197928 12/01/197831 10/23/197732 4/25/197734 10/15/197636 09/05/197635 6/15/197635 03/01/197634 02/08/197635 12/01/197436 10/15/197253 12/01/197054 10/15/196862 12/01/196665 10/15/196477 12/01/195873 Temporary Surges During National Crises Although the long-term trend is downward, trust has occasionally rebounded during moments of national unity. After the 9/11 attacks, trust jumped from 44% to 54% in a matter of months. It was one of the last times a majority expressed confidence in Washington. Similar, though smaller, increases occurred during other crises. In early 2020, trust briefly rose to 24% amid the COVID-19 outbreak. However, these bumps have proven short-lived, with trust quickly returning to lower levels. A New Era of Persistent Low Trust Since the mid-2000s, trust in government has rarely crossed the 30% mark. In the 2010s and early 2020s, it often dipped below 20%. As of September 2025, just 17% of Americans say they trust the federal government most of the time — near the lowest level recorded in Pew’s time series. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s Growing Mountain of Debt on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The U.S. States With the Most Tech Jobs in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The top three states (CA, NY, TX) alone account for over 1 million tech jobs, highlighting how concentrated the industry remains. Washington (171,000) and Florida (161,000) round out the top five, forming a clear upper tier well ahead of the rest of the country. Utah (+6.3%), Illinois (+5.7%), and South Carolina (+4.8%) posted the fastest annual growth rates, signaling momentum beyond the largest tech hubs. California alone employs more than half a million tech workers, nearly twice as many as the next closest state. This map shows where America’s tech jobs are located in 2025, highlighting how heavily the industry is concentrated in just a handful of states. Figures are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data via Arizona State University. Ranked: Tech Jobs by State in 2025 Nationwide, tech employment totals roughly 3.2 million workers in 2025. In the below table, we break down the number of tech jobs in each state, along with its growth rate over the last year. RankStateNumber of Jobs 2025 Annual Job Growth 1California524K-2.8% 2New York286K0.0% 3Texas226K-2.0% 4Washington171K3.0% 5Florida161K0.5% 6Georgia112K-6.7% 7Illinois98K5.7% 8Massachusetts92K0.3% 9Pennsylvania88K-2.0% 10North Carolina85K-0.9% 11Colorado77K4.6% 12New Jersey70K-4.5% 13Virginia69K-4.2% 14Ohio67K1.4% 15Michigan57K-0.4% 16Tennessee55K-0.7% 17Wisconsin48K-1.6% 18Arizona48K-0.6% 19Missouri45K-2.8% 20Utah44K6.3% 21Minnesota41K-4.2% 22Oregon36K-0.8% 23Maryland34K-1.2% 24South Carolina31K4.8% 25Connecticut30K-0.7% 26Indiana26K-1.1% 27Alabama23K0.4% 28Kentucky21K-1.0% 29Nevada20K-0.5% 30Oklahoma18K2.3% 31Louisiana18K-4.7% 32Iowa18K0.0% 33Kansas18K2.3% 34Nebraska17K-2.3% 35Arkansas12K-4.1% 36New Hampshire11K-0.9% 37Mississippi10K-1.0% 38Idaho9K0.0% 39New Mexico9K-11.0% 40Hawaii8K-2.4% 41West Virginia8K-1.3% 42Maine8K-4.8% 43North Dakota5K1.9% 44Montana5K-5.3% 45South Dakota5K0.0% 46Rhode Island5K-7.1% 47Vermont4K-6.5% 48Alaska4K-4.7% 49Delaware4K0.0% 50Wyoming3K-3.3% With 524,000 tech workers, California employs 18% of the nation’s tech workforce across over 61,000 firms. Still, the state shed thousands of tech jobs last year, given economic uncertainty and the spillover effects of AI. Overall, tech jobs contracted 2.8% in 2025. New York follows, with 286,000 tech workers, equal to one in 10 jobs nationwide. In 2025, tech job growth was effectively flat. Ranking in third is Texas, with tech employment standing at 226,000. As a growing tech hub, the state has added over 26,000 roles in the sector since 2020. Last year, however, the number of roles contracted by 2%. In contrast to these heavyweight states, several smaller tech hubs posted strong job growth. Utah’s tech workforce totals just 44,000, yet employment climbed 6.3% in 2025. Illinois, South Carolina, and Colorado—each with fewer than 100,000 tech jobs—saw gains of 5.8%, 4.8%, and 4.6%, respectively. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s top 50 science and technology clusters.