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Visualized: The Economic Value of the Arctic

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

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Charted: Working Hours Needed to Exit Poverty in OECD Countries

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

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Mapped: America’s Sinking Cities

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

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Ranked: Largest Communities on Reddit

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

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Ranked: Countries With the Largest Declines in Freedom (2014-2024)

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

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Visualized: Reshoring Investments in the U.S. Have Surged to $1.7T

Published 8 hours ago on June 13, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Tema ETFs Visualized: Reshoring Investments in the U.S. Have Surged to $1.7T Reshoring began with supply chain disruptions and sluggish job growth—now it’s gaining momentum with the White House. This graphic, created in partnership with Tema ETFs, provides visual context to the surge in U.S. reshoring projects over the last two years, using data from Eaton. Bringing Back “Made in America” For decades, “Made in America” seemed like a fading trend—until the COVID-19 pandemic put U.S. manufacturing back in the spotlight. As global supply chains buckled and countries adopted more protectionist policies, a powerful new catalyst for U.S. manufacturing emerged. Suddenly, companies began bringing production back home in a bid for greater resilience and control. YearReshoring megaprojects, cumulative ($ billions) Q1 2023600 Q2 2023686 Q3 2023859 Q4 2023933 Q1 20241,200 Q2 20241,400 Q3 20241,600 Q4 20241,700 The shift has been striking. In 2023, U.S. reshoring announcements totaled $933 billion. By the end of 2024, that figure had surged to $1.7 trillion. The Companies Leading the Movement There’s been no shortage of major companies making reshoring announcements, pledging to bring more jobs and investment with them in the process. Some notable ones include:  Apple ($500 billion) X’s Stargate program ($500 billion) TSMC ($100 billion) Johnson & Johnson ($55 billion) Eli Lilly ($27 billion) Hyundai ($6 billion) A New Era Investing in reshoring companies presents a timely and strategic opportunity. While the pandemic and a resurgence of protectionist policies—especially during the Trump era—have accelerated the trend, reshoring is shaping up to be a long-term solution to America’s sluggish economic and job growth. Disclosure Carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risk factors, charges and expenses before investing. This and additional information can be found in the Fund’s prospectus or summary prospectus, which may be obtained by visiting temaetfs.com. Read the prospectus carefully before investing. Risk Information Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal. There is no guarantee the adviser’s investment strategy will be successful. Sector Focus Risk: The Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in one or more sectors, including Industrials, Materials and Utilities, and thus will be more susceptible to the risks affecting those sectors than funds that have more diversified holdings across several sectors. The success of the Fund’s investment strategy depends in part on the ability of the companies in which it invests to reshore or onshore services to the United States. Companies may face significant legal, financial and political headwinds in the reshoring or onshoring of jobs into the United States, and these factors may be detrimental to performance. Industrial and Utilities sector companies will likewise be subject to the risks of Government regulation, world events, exchange rates and economic conditions, technological developments and liabilities for environmental damage and general civil liabilities. In addition, many materials companies are significantly affected by the level and volatility of commodity prices, exchange rates, import controls, worldwide competition, environmental policies and consumer demand. Investing in foreign and emerging markets involves risks relating to political, economic, or regulatory conditions not associated with investments in U.S. securities and instruments in addition the fund Is exposed to currency risk. Tema ETFs LLC serves as the investment adviser to Tema American Reshoring ETF (the “Fund”), and NEOS Investments, LLC serves as a sub adviser to the Fund. The Fund is distributed by Foreside Services LLC, which is not affiliated with Tema ETFs LLC nor NEOS Investments, LLC. Check the background of Foreside on FINRA’s BrokerCheck. Distributor: Foreside Fund Service LLC For inquiries: info@temaetfs.com Related Topics: #reshoring #partner #OpenAI #Eli Lilly #tariffs #trump #trade #manufacturing Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Visualized: Reshoring Investments in the U.S. Have Surged to $1.7T"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/reshoring-investments-in-america-have-surged-tema-01/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-178234"; More from Tema ETFs Markets2 weeks ago Ranked: 2025’s 10 Largest S&P 500 Stocks When you invest in S&P 500 stocks, you’re gaining exposure to the 500 biggest publicly traded companies in the U.S.—but not equally. Economy2 weeks ago Ranked: America’s $425B Trade Deficit by Product See which goods drive America’s $425B trade deficit—and why they signal key opportunities for U.S. reshoring and domestic investment. Markets3 weeks ago Visualized: The Rising Concentration of the S&P 500 By early 2025, the top ten companies in the S&P 500 made up nearly 40%, marking a high degree of market concentration. Markets4 weeks ago The Surging Value of the Magnificent 7 Versus the S&P 500 (2014-2024) Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join the 375,000+ subscribers who receive our daily email *Sign Up

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How Major Asset Classes Have Performed Since 2020

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How Major Asset Classes Have Performed Since 2020 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Bitcoin climbed 301% in 2020 as investors flocked to it as an inflation hedge and institutional adoption grew Gold surged in 2024 as falling interest rates and persistent geopolitical uncertainty boosted demand for safe-haven assets Over the past five years, asset classes have experienced significant shifts, influenced by global events and economic policies. This infographic illustrates the annual performance of major asset classes from 2020 to 2024, highlighting the volatility and resilience across different assets during this period. Data & Discussion The data, sourced from Bilello.blog, provides a comprehensive overview of annual returns for various asset classes between 2020 and 2024. ETF Asset Class 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 GLD Gold 24.8% -4.2% -0.8% 12.7% 26.7% EFA EAFE Stocks 7.6% 11.5% -14.4% 18.4% 3.5% N/A Bitcoin ($BTC) 301% 66% -65% 156% 121% VWO EM Stocks 15.2% 1.3% -18% 9.3% 10.6% EMB EM Bonds (USD) 5.5% -2.2% -18.6% 10.6% 5.5% HYG High Yield Bonds 4.5% 3.8% -11% 11.5% 8% BND US Total Bond Market 7.7% -1.9% -13.1% 5.7% 1.4% BIL US Cash 0.4% 0.1% 1.4% 4.9% 5.2% LQD Investment Grade Bonds 11% -1.8% -17.9% 4.9% 0.9% QQQ US Nasdaq 100 48.6% 27.4% -32.6% 54.9% 25.6% DBC Commodities -7.8% 41.4% 19.3% -6.2% 2.2% SPY US Large Caps 18.4% 28.7% -18.2% 26.2% 24.9% VNQ US REITs -4.7% 40.5% -26.2% 11.8% 4.8% TLT Long Duration Treasuries 18.2% -4.6% -31.2% 2.8% -8.1% Bitcoin’s Volatility and Growth Bitcoin experienced a remarkable surge of 301% in 2020, driven by rising investor interest in cryptocurrencies. Despite a significant drop of 65% in 2022, it rebounded with gains of 156% in 2023 and 121% in 2024, showcasing its unprecedented volatility and return potential. Gold’s Resilience Amid Uncertainty Gold demonstrated resilience, particularly in 2024, with a 26.7% increase, as investors sought safe-haven assets amid falling interest rates and geopolitical tensions. Its performance highlights gold’s traditional role as a store of value during periods of economic instability and market volatility. U.S. Equities US equities, represented by the S&P 500 (SPY), showed strong performance in 2021 and 2023, with gains of 28.7% and 26.2% respectively. However, 2022 saw a significant decline of 18.2%, setting a record for the biggest annual drop since 2008. 2025 has been another rocky year so far due to escalating tariff threats. When focusing on the first 73 trading days of a year, 2025 is the S&P 500’s fifth worst year in history. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out this visual breakdown of global market capitalization on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

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Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 50 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Luxembourg is the richest country in the world by GDP per capita, $141K in 2025. The U.S. is the richest country ($89K) with a population of more than 10 million. The top four ranks are countries known as offshore wealth centers. A number of oil-rich, small nations are also present on this list. GDP per capita is a rough proxy for a country’s average living standards. A higher GDP per capita usually reflects more economic resources available per person, a signal for prosperity. However, like all statistical measures there are caveats: it doesn’t account for income distribution, quality of life metrics, or how sustainable the economy is. Nevertheless, it is a standard that can be applied to make useful comparisons, while keeping these caveats in mind. So, what are the “richest” countries in the world? We rank the top 50 countries by GDP per capita in 2025 using figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). All values are in current USD, which means: it is not adjusted for currency rates, cost of living metrics, or inflation. Ranked: The Richest Countries in the World in 2025 Luxembourg is the richest country in the world by GDP per capita, $140,941 in 2025. The U.S. is the richest country ($89,105) with a population of more than 10 million. RankCountry/ RegionISO CodeGDP Per Capita 1 LuxembourgLUX$140,941 2 IrelandIRL$108,919 3 SwitzerlandCHE$104,896 4 SingaporeSGP$92,932 5 IcelandISL$90,284 6 NorwayNOR$89,694 7 U.S.USA$89,105 8 Macao SARMAC$76,314 9 DenmarkDNK$74,969 10 QatarQAT$71,653 11 NetherlandsNLD$70,480 12 AustraliaAUS$64,547 13 San MarinoSMR$59,603 14 AustriaAUT$58,192 15 SwedenSWE$58,100 16 BelgiumBEL$57,772 17 IsraelISR$57,760 18 Hong Kong SARHKG$56,031 19 GermanyDEU$55,911 20 United KingdomGBR$54,949 21 FinlandFIN$54,163 22 CanadaCAN$53,558 23 UAEARE$49,498 24 FranceFRA$46,792 25 New ZealandNZL$46,126 26 MaltaMLT$45,735 27 AndorraAND$45,263 28 CyprusCYP$41,132 29 ItalyITA$41,091 30 Puerto RicoPRI$38,605 31 ArubaABW$37,775 32 BahamasBHS$36,784 33 SpainESP$36,192 34 SloveniaSVN$35,332 35 Brunei DarussalamBRN$34,970 36 South KoreaKOR$34,642 37 TaiwanTWN$34,426 38 JapanJPN$33,956 39 Czech RepublicCZE$33,039 40 EstoniaEST$32,760 41 GuyanaGUY$32,326 42 LithuaniaLTU$30,835 43 Saudi ArabiaSAU$30,099 44 PortugalPRT$30,002 45 KuwaitKWT$29,951 46 BahrainBHR$28,857 47 Slovak RepublicSVK$27,130 48 PolandPOL$26,805 49 BarbadosBRB$25,901 50 GreeceGRC$25,756 51 CroatiaHRV$25,674 52 HungaryHUN$24,809 53 LatviaLVA$24,374 54 UruguayURY$22,693 55 Antigua & BarbudaATG$22,630 56 Saint Kitts & NevisKNA$21,911 57 SeychellesSYC$21,633 58 RomaniaROU$21,421 59 PanamaPAN$20,080 60 Costa RicaCRI$19,095 61 PalauPLW$18,993 62 OmanOMN$18,966 63 BulgariaBGR$18,522 64 Trinidad & TobagoTTO$18,445 65 MaldivesMDV$18,207 66 ChileCHL$17,015 67 TürkiyeTUR$16,709 68 KazakhstanKAZ$14,768 69 Saint LuciaLCA$14,499 70 ArgentinaARG$14,362 71 RussiaRUS$14,258 72 SerbiaSRB$14,174 73 ChinaCHN$13,687 74 MontenegroMNE$13,508 75 TurkmenistanTKM$13,337 76 MalaysiaMYS$13,145 77 NauruNRU$12,727 78 MexicoMEX$12,692 79 GrenadaGRD$12,591 80 MauritiusMUS$12,332 81 Dominican RepublicDOM$11,743 82 Saint Vincent & the GrenadinesVCT$11,162 83 AlbaniaALB$10,527 84 BrazilBRA$9,964 85 North MacedoniaMKD$9,882 86 DominicaDMA$9,869 87 GeorgiaGEO$9,571 88 ArmeniaARM$8,857 89 GabonGAB$8,842 90 PeruPER$8,814 91 BelizeBLZ$8,648 92 Bosnia and HerzegovinaBIH$8,362 93 MoldovaMDA$8,260 94 Marshall IslandsMHL$8,133 95 ColombiaCOL$8,054 96 BelarusBLR$7,875 97 JamaicaJAM$7,778 98 ThailandTHA$7,767 99 Equatorial GuineaGNQ$7,750 100 AzerbaijanAZE$7,604 101 MongoliaMNG$7,201 102 KosovoXKX$7,147 103 BotswanaBWA$7,021 104 EcuadorECU$6,942 105 SurinameSUR$6,858 106 LibyaLBY$6,801 107 FijiFJI$6,740 108 GuatemalaGTM$6,698 109 TuvaluTUV$6,543 110 ParaguayPRY$6,522 111 South AfricaZAF$6,397 112 UkraineUKR$6,261 113 El SalvadorSLV$5,722 114 TongaTON$5,721 115 AlgeriaDZA$5,691 116 IraqIRQ$5,668 117 SamoaWSM$5,471 118 Cabo VerdeCPV$5,421 119 MicronesiaFSM$5,291 120 IndonesiaIDN$5,027 121 JordanJOR$4,903 122 VietnamVNM$4,806 123 NamibiaNAM$4,661 124 EswatiniSWZ$4,613 125 TunisiaTUN$4,528 126 BoliviaBOL$4,525 127 MoroccoMAR$4,397 128 PhilippinesPHL$4,350 129 DjiboutiDJI$4,343 130 BhutanBTN$4,302 131 VenezuelaVEN$4,068 132 IranIRN$3,897 133 São Tomé & PríncipeSTP$3,569 134 VanuatuVUT$3,548 135 HondurasHND$3,519 136 UzbekistanUZB$3,514 137 EgyptEGY$3,174 138 NicaraguaNIC$3,019 139 AngolaAGO$2,884 140 IndiaIND$2,878 141 Côte d'IvoireCIV$2,872 142 CambodiaKHM$2,870 143 Kyrgyz RepublicKGZ$2,747 144 BangladeshBGD$2,689 145 HaitiHTI$2,672 146 Papua New GuineaPNG$2,565 147 GhanaGHA$2,519 148 MauritaniaMRT$2,478 149 KenyaKEN$2,468 150 KiribatiKIR$2,414 151 Solomon IslandsSLB$2,379 152 CongoCOG$2,356 153 ZimbabweZWE$2,199 154 LaosLAO$2,096 155 GuineaGIN$1,904 156 CameroonCMR$1,865 157 SenegalSEN$1,811 158 ComorosCOM$1,702 159 BeninBEN$1,532 160 Timor-LesteTLS$1,491 161 NepalNPL$1,458 162 TajikistanTJK$1,432 163 UgandaUGA$1,338 164 ZambiaZMB$1,332 165 TanzaniaTZA$1,280 166 MyanmarMMR$1,177 167 Guinea-BissauGNB$1,126 168 Burkina FasoBFA$1,107 169 LesothoLSO$1,098 170 EthiopiaETH$1,066 171 TogoTGO$1,053 172 RwandaRWA$1,043 173 ChadTCD$991 174 GambiaGMB$988 175 MaliMLI$936 176 Sierra LeoneSLE$916 177 LiberiaLBR$908 178 NigeriaNGA$807 179 SomaliaSOM$766 180 NigerNER$751 181 DRCCOD$743 182 MozambiqueMOZ$663 183 SudanSDN$625 184 MadagascarMDG$595 185 MalawiMWI$580 186 Central African RepublicCAF$532 187 BurundiBDI$490 188 YemenYEM$417 189 South SudanSSD$251 N/A AfghanistanAFGNo Data N/A EritreaERINo Data N/A LebanonLBNNo Data N/A PakistanPAKNo Data N/A Sri LankaLKANo Data N/A SyriaSYRNo Data N/A PalestinePSENo Data N/A WorldN/A$14,213 Note: Data is missing for: Afghanistan, Eritrea, Lebanon, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Syria, Palestine. Figures for several overseas territories are also not included. Noticeably, many of the top spots are held by small countries with specialized financial services sectors, also known offshore financial centers. Luxembourg (#1), Ireland (#2), Switzerland (#3), Singapore (#4), Netherlands (#11) and Hong Kong (#18) are all considered tax havens as their friendly tax laws, strict privacy rules, and strong financial sectors encourage multinational corporations to route earnings through them. As a result, this improves their GDP a significant amount, but doesn’t reflect the resident populations productivity. In Ireland’s case, these flows distorted GDP values so much that the government discontinued its use as a reliable statistic, preferring to measure and compare gross national income (GNI) instead. Oil Wealth a Major Factor Energy-rich countries also dominate the rankings. Qatar (#10), UAE (#23), and Saudi Arabia (#43) rank high due to oil exports fueling government spending and infrastructure. Norway (#6), with a large sovereign wealth fund, is Europe’s prime example of oil wealth being reinvested. Guyana, a newcomer at #41, has rapidly climbed the ranks following major offshore oil discoveries and production growth. America’s Scale and Wealth Finally, while the U.S. ranks #7 in GDP per capita, it stands out for its scale. It’s the richest country in the world by GDP per capita with a population over 10 million, highlighting its economic might. Other populous countries, like Germany, Japan, the UK, and France all fall lower in per capita terms, despite large total economies. High-tech industries, consumer spending, and capital markets contribute to America’s wealth profile. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want a closer look at the American economy? Check out: America’s $19 Trillion Consumption Sector in one chart, to see where Americans spend their dollars.

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Exclusive: Get the Visual Guide to Markets This Month With VC+

Every week at VC+, we release a Special Dispatch, giving members a visual deep dive into the trending topics that matter. This week, we offer an exclusive visual guide to the Markets this Month—including : The biggest stock drawdowns of today’s top-performing companies Which sectors are dominating foreign direct investment Who’s investing the most in the U.S.—and how that’s shifting And much more inside. This Special Dispatch is exclusive to VC+ members but you can access the full breakdown by joining VC+ today. For now, read on for a sneak preview. Preview: The Biggest Stock Drawdowns of Today’s Winners Even the best-performing stocks in recent decades have faced massive declines. This chart shows how every top stock—like Apple and Nike—has weathered 50%+ drops in the past. Preview: The Top Sectors for Global FDI Where is investment flowing? Renewable energy continues to lead global FDI by sector—but it’s not the only hotspot attracting massive capital in 2025. Preview: Who Invests Most in the U.S.? FDI into the U.S. hit $311 billion in 2023. This visual shows which countries are leading the charge—and how investment strategies are shifting under new trade pressures. To see the above charts in their full glory, and much more, join VC+ and unlock a whole host of members only benefits. What Else Do VC+ Members Get? If you enjoy Visual Capitalist, you’ll love our premium subscription: VC+. As a member, you’ll get exclusive access to: Special Dispatches: Weekly visual briefings on crucial reports and global trends Markets This Month: A snappy summary of the state of the markets, every month The Trendline: Weekly curation of the best visualizations from across the globe, handpicked by the Visual Capitalist editorial team Global Forecast Series: Our flagship annual report that covers everything you need to know related to the economy, markets, geopolitics, and the latest tech trends VC+ Archive: Hundreds of previously released VC+ briefings and reports that you’ve been missing out on, all in one dedicated hub Visual Capitalist Ad-Free: Complimentary Ad-Free access (worth $23.99/year) Join VC+ Now to Access

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Ranked: The Best College Degrees for Finding a Job in the U.S.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The Best College Degrees for Finding a Job 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 Nutrition Sciences is the best college degree for finding a job Aerospace Engineering combines a relatively low unemployment rate with a high median salary Which college degrees are the best for finding a job? This graphic uses recent data compiled by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to examine the careers that offer the best prospect and their respective median salaries. Scarcity Meets Earning Potential Nutrition Sciences tops the list, with only 0.4% unemployment rate. Graduates can expect a median salary of $75,000 by age 35-45. Construction Services and Animal & Plant Sciences follow, also with low unemployment rate (0.7% and 1.0%, respectively), but diverge significantly in earnings—$100,000 versus $70,000 per year. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics-related degrees (STEM) tend to yield high returns. Aerospace Engineering, for example, ranks eighth in unemployment rate but first in compensation within this list at $125K. Similarly, Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering all boast six-figure salaries while having unemployment rates between 1.5–2.2%. RankField of StudyUnemployment Rate (%)Median Salary 1Nutrition Sciences0.4%$75K 2Construction Services0.7%$100K 3Animal & Plant Sciences1.0%$70K 4Civil Engineering1.0%$100K 5Special Education1.0%$55K 6Agriculture1.2%$75K 7Early Education1.3%$49K 8Aerospace Engineering1.4%$125K 9Nursing1.4%$84K 10Earth Sciences1.5%$88K 11Mechanical Engineering1.5%$115K 12Social Services1.7%$54K 13Elementary Education1.8%$53K 14Accounting1.9%$88K 15Engineering Technologies1.9%$100K 16Chemical Engineering2.0%$120K 17Electrical Engineering2.2%$120K 18Health Services2.2%$65K 19Business Analytics2.4%$100K 20General Engineering2.4%$100K 21Miscellaneous Education2.5%$60K 22Environmental Studies2.6%$75K 23Ethnic Studies2.6%$83K Education-related fields like Early Childhood Education (1.3%, $49,000) and Special Education (1.0%, $55,000) show lower median earnings despite low unemployment rate, highlighting the income disparity across academic disciplines. Fields like Business Analytics and General Engineering have 2.4% unemployment rate, with both yielding strong salaries of $100,000. Meanwhile, areas such as Ethnic Studies and Environmental Studies offer moderate pay ($83,000 and $75,000, respectively) with 2.6% unemployment rate. These Are the Worst Degrees for Finding a Job In a previous graphic, we listed the worst degrees for finding a job. At the top of the list is anthropology, with an unemployment rate of 9.4%, the highest rate analyzed. Fine arts and sociology follow closely, with unemployment rates of 7.0% and 6.7%, respectively. These degrees tend to offer mid-career salaries around $70,000, placing them on the lower end of the earnings spectrum. Interestingly, some of the highest-paying degrees also have relatively high unemployment rates. For instance, computer engineering majors earn a median of $122,000 mid-career, but face a 7.5% unemployment rate. Physics ($100,000) and computer science ($115,000) also show above-average jobless rates, at 7.8% and 6.1%, respectively. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out the Highest Paying College Majors on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

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Charted: Getting to Know the STOXX Europe 600

Published 9 hours ago on June 12, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Lebon Siu Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by STOXX Charted: Getting to Know the STOXX Europe 600 Europe is an economic powerhouse, encompassing nearly $40 trillion in GDP and 750 million people. This visualization, created in partnership with STOXX, provides visual context to its European large-cap benchmark, an index that serves as a key benchmark for European equities. Powerhouses: Europe’s Largest Companies by Country The STOXX Europe 600 is a stock market index that tracks 600 of the largest companies across 17 European countries. Which companies take the top spot by country? The top three biggest players are Germany’s SAP (free-float market capitalization: $251.8 billion), Switzerland’s Nestle ($248.0 billion), and the Netherlands’ ASML Holdings ($246.4 billion)—a leading semiconductor company. CountryCompanyFree-Float Market Capitalization (€ billions) GermanySAP251.8 SwitzerlandNestlé248.0 NetherlandsASML Holding246.4 United KingdomAstraZeneca211.7 DenmarkNovo Nordisk B202.6 FranceLVMH Moët Hennessy149.7 SpainBanco Santander95.7 ItalyUniCredit82.9 BelgiumAnheuser-Busch InBev59.2 SwedenInvestor B51.3 FinlandNordea Bank39.8 NorwayEquinor22.3 AustriaErste Group Bank19.8 IrelandKerry Group15.9 PolandPKO Bank15.7 LuxembourgArcelorMittal11.5 PortugalEDP Energias de Portugal8.2 The UK’s AstraZeneca ($211.7 billion) and Denmark’s Novo Nordisk ($202.6 billion)—two heavyweights in the pharmaceutical space—take up the next spots. On Sale: Favorable Valuations Investors commonly use forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios to measure stock or index valuations. The ratio compares a company’s current stock price to its expected earnings per share over the next year. A lower forward P/E ratio indicates a less expensive market valuation. IndexForward P/E ratio STOXX Europe 60014.1 STOXX USA 50021.7 STOXX Asia/Pacific 60014.8 The STOXX Europe 600 has a P/E ratio below its peers. Its P/E ratio sits at 14.1 versus 21.7 for the U.S. and 14.8 for Asia-Pacific. Defensive Tilt: Sector Weightings Another key difference between the STOXX Europe 600 and its U.S. and Asia-Pac counterparts is its defensive sector tilt. This positioning helps the index deliver steadier performance during periods of economic uncertainty and slowdowns. SectorSTOXX Europe 600STOXX USA 500STOXX Asia/Pacific 600 Financials22.6%11.2%22.1% Industrials18.1%12.5%20.1% Health Care14.3%10.8%6.9% Consumer Discretionary10.2%14.8%18.6% Consumer Staples8.9%4.6%5.1% Technology8.1%33.9%7.4% Energy5.5%3.8%1.4% Basic Materials4.1%1.4%6.3% Utilities4.0%2.7%2.2% Telecommunications3.0%2.3%5.4% Real Estate1.3%2.2%4.7% The STOXX Europe 600 has higher weighting of healthcare (14.3% versus 10.8% for the U.S. and 6.9% for Asia-Pac), consumer staples (8.9% versus 4.6% and 5.1%), and utilities (4.0% versus 2.7% and 2.2%). Learn More About the STOXX Europe 600 The STOXX Europe 600 is the defining benchmark for European equities. And, beyond the headline index, there are several other indices in the STOXX Europe 600 constellation investors can consider, including ones that focus on banks, ESG leaders, small-caps, and blue chips. Find Out More About the STOXX Europe 600 Related Topics: #germany #stoxx europe 600 #STOXX #defensive sectors #denmark #valuations #uk #investments #switzerland Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Charted: Getting to Know the STOXX Europe 600"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/charted-getting-to-know-the-stoxx-europe-600-stx03/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-178708"; More from STOXX Markets1 year ago The European Stock Market: Attractive Valuations Offer Opportunities On average, the European stock market has valuations that are nearly 50% lower than U.S. valuations. But how can you access the market? Investor Education1 year ago How Investors Can Integrate Biodiversity into Their Financial Strategies Despite contributing over half of global GDP, biodiversity is under severe pressure, and key species and ecosystems continue to be lost. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join the 375,000+ subscribers who receive our daily email *Sign Up

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Charted: The Cost to Make 100 T-Shirts by Origin Country

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: The Cost to Make 100 T-Shirts by Origin 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 Bangladesh is the most cost-effective country for t-shirt manufacturing, at just $8.55 per shirt including shipping. Manufacturing in the U.S. results in the highest total cost: $1,750 for 100 shirts, or $17.50 per unit. How much does it cost to manufacture and ship 100 t-shirts from different global production hubs? This visualization breaks down the combined manufacturing and shipping costs from five major textile-producing countries, with all goods destined for the U.S. market. Data is based on price quotes collected in April 2025 from 50 manufacturers, as reported by Successful Fashion Designer. Comparing Global T-Shirt Production Costs On average, sampling and manufacturing costs in Asian countries like China, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan are 2–5 times cheaper compared to the USA. Bangladesh offers the most affordable option, with a bulk order cost of $540 and shipping at $315, totaling $855—or $8.55 per shirt. Pakistan follows closely at $11 per unit. Alongside Pakistan and Cambodia, Bangladesh is a major producer of textile products sold to the U.S. and Europe. The textile industry generates over $9 billion annually for the Bangladeshi economy, making it the country’s top source of export revenue. Vietnam and China are in the mid-range. LocationBulk Order FeeShipping to U.S.Total costCost per Shirt New Jersey, USA$1,650$100$1,750$17.50 Guangdong, China$910$404$1,314$13.14 Dhaka, Bangladesh$540$315$855$8.55 Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam$635$513$1,148$11.48 Sialkot, Pakistan$735$365$1,100$11.00 While Ho Chi Minh’s manufacturing fee is lower than Guangdong’s ($635 vs. $910), its higher shipping costs ($513 vs. $404) push Vietnam’s total cost to $1,148, compared to China’s $1,314. Both fall below the U.S. in overall cost but remain notably higher than Bangladesh or Pakistan. New Jersey stands as the most expensive location. While domestic shipping is only $100, the bulk order fee of $1,650 drives the total to $1,750, or $17.50 per shirt, double the cost of producing in Bangladesh. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out this graphic showing the decline of U.S. manufacturing, by sector.

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Visualizing the World’s Top 50 Private Equity Firms in 2025

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualizing the World’s Top 50 Private Equity Firms in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways New York-based KKR takes top spot in the PEI 300 rankings by Private Equity International, raising $117.9 billion over the past five years. Following next in line is mega-fund EQT, the largest private equity (PE) firm in Europe. Falling to third place is Blackstone, which recently invested $300 million into AI platform DDN, whose customers include Elon Musk’s xAI. In the last five years, the top 300 private equity (PE) firms raised $3.3 trillion—up just 0.4% from last year’s total. Overall, PE fundraising has slumped in recent years, with many expecting the trend to continue in 2025. At the same time, the industry is getting increasingly divided—with the six largest players raising 60% of total funds in the first nine months of 2024. This graphic shows the top 50 PE firms globally, based on data from Private Equity International. Ranked: The Global Leaders in Private Equity Below, we show the biggest PE firms by capital raised between 2020 and 2024: RankingNameCityCapital Raised 2020-2024 (B) 1KKRNew York$117.9 2EQTStockholm$113.3 3BlackstoneNew York$95.7 4Thoma BravoChicago$88.2 5TPGSan Francisco$72.6 6CVC Capital PartnersLuxembourg$72.5 7HgLondon$72.5 8Hellman & FriedmanSan Francisco$50.2 9Clayton, Dubilier & RiceNew York$49.8 10Insight PartnersNew York$48.2 11Silver LakeMenlo Park$47.1 12Clearlake Capital GroupSanta Monica$45.2 13General AtlanticNew York$44.7 14Goldman Sachs Asset ManagementNew York$42.6 15Bain CapitalBoston$40.5 16Advent InternationalBoston$38.2 17The Carlyle GroupWashington DC$36.4 18Warburg PincusNew York$34.2 19Andreessen HorowitzMenlo Park$34.2 20Vista Equity PartnersAustin$31.9 21Apollo Global ManagementNew York$31.3 22Neuberger Berman Private MarketsNew York$31.3 23TA AssociatesBoston$30.5 24GTCRChicago$30.2 25Veritas CapitalNew York$29.7 26BridgepointLondon$29.3 27New Mountain CapitalNew York$28.5 28Partners GroupBaar$27.3 29CinvenLondon$27.2 30Apax PartnersLondon$27.2 31Stone Point CapitalGreenwich$27.2 32Nordic CapitalSt Helier$26.6 33Leonard Green & PartnersLos Angeles$26.2 34Francisco PartnersSan Francisco$25.8 35Tiger Global ManagementNew York$25.7 36Blue Owl CapitalNew York$25.7 37Brookfield Asset ManagementToronto$25.4 38Genstar CapitalSan Francisco$25.3 39Permira AdvisersLondon$23.8 40BDT & MSD PartnersChicago$23.1 41Summit PartnersBoston$22.2 42ArdianParis$21.7 43Platinum EquityBeverly Hills$21.5 44China Merchants CapitalShenzhen$20.1 45Hillhouse Capital GroupHong Kong$19.9 46PSGBoston$19.3 47L CattertonGreenwich$19.1 48HarbourVest PartnersBoston$17.8 49The Jordan CompanyNew York$17.2 50ICONIQ CapitalSan Francisco$16.7 With $117.9 billion raised, PE giant KKR leads the rankings, driven by its focus on opportunities in North America and Asia. Most recently, the firm acquired a 12% stake in medical supply company Henry Schein, while working with the company to consider an employee-ownership model. With 284 portfolio companies, KKR manages $620 billion in assets overall. Ranking in second is Swedish buyout firm EQT, raising $113.3 billion in the past five years. In 2024, fund exits surged by 72% in a record-breaking year. With IPOs covering skincare firm Golderma to exits for data center provider EdgeConneX, EQT saw the highest fund exits globally. Meanwhile, Blackstone, one of the largest owners of commercial property worldwide, fell from first to third place with $95.7 billion in capital raised. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic from a geographical perspective, check out this graphic on the top PE firms by country.

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Ranked: U.S. States Ordered by Changes in Property Crime Rates Since 1991

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. U.S. States Ordered by Changes in Property Crime Rates Since 1991 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. Florida saw the largest drop in property crime rates since 1991, with a decline of nearly 79%. Every U.S. state experienced a decrease in property crime over the past three decades. North Dakota saw the smallest reduction in property crime, falling by just 26.9%. Property crime in the United States has seen a long-term decline, and the trend is evident across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. According to USAFacts, property crime—which includes burglary, larceny-theft, and motor vehicle theft—has dropped significantly since its peak in the early 1990s. Here’s how property crime rates have changed across U.S. states since 1991. RankStateProperty crime rate change since 1991 1Florida-78.7% 2Massachusetts-76.7% 3Idaho-76.3% 4Rhode Island-71.9% 5Michigan-71.2% 6Georgia-70.6% 7New Jersey-70.5% 8New Hampshire-69.6% 9Arizona-69.4% 10Connecticut-69.0% 11Maryland-68.9% 12Illinois-67.0% 13Texas-67.0% 14Wisconsin-66.9% 15Maine-66.6% 16New York-66.1% 17Iowa-65.2% 18Alaska-64.8% 19Utah-64.4% 20Indiana-64.2% 21US average-62.0% 22Delaware-61.9% 23Alabama-61.5% 24North Carolina-60.5% 25Kansas-60.4% 26Ohio-60.1% 27Virginia-60.0% 28Wyoming-59.9% 29California-58.8% 30Nevada-57.7% 31Hawaii-57.5% 32District of Columbia-57.2% 33Vermont-56.5% 34South Carolina-55.7% 35Mississippi-54.4% 36Oklahoma-54.1% 37Nebraska-53.0% 38Minnesota-52.9% 39Pennsylvania-52.3% 40Kentucky-50.4% 41Tennessee-50.4% 42West Virginia-50.2% 43Louisiana-49.8% 44Missouri-49.7% 45New Mexico-48.9% 46Arkansas-46.5% 47Montana-45.3% 48Oregon-44.1% 49Colorado-42.9% 50Washington-41.9% 51South Dakota-40.0% 52North Dakota-26.9% The data reveals that Florida (-78.7%), Massachusetts (-76.7%), and Idaho (-76.3%) have led the nation in reducing property crime. On the other end of the spectrum, North Dakota’s property crime rate dropped just 26.9%, the smallest decrease among all states. What’s Behind the Recent Uptick in Property Crime? Property crime in the U.S. fell by 61% between 1979 and 2022. While both property and violent crimes have followed this downward trajectory, property crime showed a more dramatic decline—especially from 1991 onward. Interestingly, despite the decades-long decline, 2022 marked a slight reversal. National property crime rose by 6.7%, largely due to a 10.5% spike in motor vehicle thefts and a 7.4% rise in larceny. Even so, 23 states and Washington, DC, still saw year-over-year decreases that year. Washington, D.C. had the sharpest drop of 13.9% in 2022, followed by Iowa at 11.7%. In contrast, New York experienced the sharpest increase in property crime, jumping by 64.3% in the same period. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious how the underground economy affects nations worldwide? Explore our companion visualization: Visualizing the World’s Shadow Economies, which shows the size of informal economies as a percent of GDP.

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The Investor Dilemma: The Case for Expert Guidance

Published 3 hours ago on June 11, 2025 By Julia Wendling Article & Editing Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Fidelity ‎ The Investor Dilemma: The Case for Expert Guidance Even the most capable individuals don’t do it alone when the stakes are high. Whether it’s sports, scuba diving, or legal decisions, we often turn to professionals to improve outcomes—and the same principle applies to an investor managing money. This graphic, sponsored by Fidelity, shows why partnering with a financial advisor can provide clarity, confidence, and a more strategic path to achieving your goals. Coaches Help Us Win—So Do Advisors Think of your finances like an athletic pursuit. Without a coach, progress may be slow, injuries more likely, and potential unrealized. A coach brings structure, expertise, and motivation—turning average into exceptional. A financial advisor plays the same role for the investor: helping you set realistic targets, avoid costly mistakes, and maximize your progress toward goals like retirement or saving for a house. Guidance Makes Risky Journeys Safer Scuba diving is thrilling—but without proper instruction, it’s dangerous. Similarly, investing opens up a world of opportunity, but you may miss key risks and rewards without guidance. Working with an advisor is like having a seasoned dive instructor: they provide the tools, knowledge, and foresight to help you navigate turbulent markets while uncovering hidden financial opportunities. Clarity and Confidence in Complex Investor Decisions Professionals best handle legal matters—and your financial future deserves the same level of care. Instead of second-guessing each financial move, you gain peace of mind knowing a trusted expert guides your strategy. Learn more about how working with an advisor can help you meet your financial goals. Related Topics: #financial advice #fidelity #financial advisor #investors #investments #wealth Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "The Investor Dilemma: The Case for Expert Guidance"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/the-investor-dilemma-the-case-for-expert-guidance-fc03/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-178189"; More from Fidelity Investor Education2 weeks ago Charted: The Cost of Sitting Out the Market Missing the market’s best days can cut returns in half. Learn how financial advice helps investors stay on track and avoid costly mistakes. Markets2 years ago Lessons from Recessions: Analyzing the TSX During Financial Crises The S&P/TSX Composite Index withstood three recessions in 2000, 2008, and 2020. Through their build-up, crashes, and recoveries, valuable lessons emerged. Investor Education2 years ago The Roller Coaster of Emotional Investing and Its Impact on Portfolios 90% of investing is driven by emotions. But controlling impulses in turbulent markets is key to protecting your portfolio in the long run. Finance2 years ago Charted: Market Volatility and Investor Emotions CNN’s Fear & Greed Index captures investor confidence levels, usually reflecting market volatility. It increases during periods of greed in the markets and decreases when investors… Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join the 375,000+ subscribers who receive our daily email *Sign Up

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Ranked: U.S. International Students by Country

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: America’s Top Sources of International Students 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 China and India accounted for more than half of total international student intake during the 2023/24 year Overall, the U.S. welcomed 1,126,690 students from over 210 different countries Despite travel bans by the current U.S. administration, international education remains a cornerstone of the U.S. academic landscape. In the 2023/24 academic year, over 1.1 million international students enrolled in U.S. institutions. In this infographic, we break down where these students come from, ranking the top source countries. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from Open Doors. It highlights U.S. international students by country, showing both numeric totals and their percentage shares of the overall intake. CountryNumber of Students (2023/2024 Year)Percentage India331,60229.4% China277,39824.6% South Korea43,1493.8% Canada28,9982.6% Taiwan23,1442.1% Vietnam22,0662.0% Nigeria21,9752.0% Bangladesh17,0991.5% Brazil16,8771.5% Nepal16,7421.5% Mexico15,9941.4% Saudi Arabia14,8291.3% Japan13,5981.2% Iran12,4901.1% Pakistan11,1331.0% UK10,4730.9% Colombia10,4200.9% Ghana9,3940.8% Germany9,2300.8% Türkiye8,9720.8% Spain8,8420.8% France8,5430.8% Indonesia8,1450.7% Italy6,3450.6% Hong Kong5,6270.5% Other175,62415.6% Total1,126,690100.0% India Surpasses China as the Top Source India sent over 331,000 students to the U.S. last year, surpassing China’s 277,000. This shift reflects a growing trend seen over the past few years as Chinese enrollments have declined. As The New York Times reports, expanding middle-class ambitions have helped India take the lead, though the recent halt on visa interviews is throwing things into disarray. The U.S. also happens to have the largest Indian immigrant population in the world. Smaller Countries See Growth While giants like India and China dominate, countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Nigeria have quietly grown their presence. According to the 2023/24 Open Doors report, Bangladesh and Nepal both reached all-time highs, while Nigerian enrollment grew by 13.5% year-over-year. Declines in South Korean Enrollment Some countries are sending fewer students. South Korea, while still the third largest source, sent 43,149 students in 2023/24, down from 73,351 in 2010/11. One reason could be South Korea’s declining fertility rate, which results in fewer young people enrolling in higher education both domestically and abroad. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s Top Universities in 2024 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

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Mapped: Annual Retirement Costs by State

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Annual Retirement Costs 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. Key Takeaways Hawaii is the most expensive state to retire comfortably in, requiring nearly $130K per year That’s more than double of the cheapest states, which include West Virginia ($58K annually) and Oklahoma ($60K annually) Retirement costs can vary dramatically depending on where you live in the United States. While some states offer an affordable path to a comfortable retirement, others demand six-figure annual budgets. This infographic maps the annual cost of retirement across all 50 U.S. states, revealing the most and least expensive places for retirees. Data and Methodology The data for this visualization comes from GOBankingRates. They analyzed the following expenditures of Americans aged 65 and older, based on data sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) most recent Consumer Expenditure Survey release for the full year of 2023: Annual spending on groceries, defined as “food at home” Annual spending on housing, defined as “shelter” Annual spending on transportation, defined as “gasoline, other fuels and motor oil” AND “other vehicle expenses” Annual spending on healthcare Annual spending on utilities, defined as “utilities, fuels, and public services” Overall average annual expenditures Spending estimates were adjusted to the state level by multiplying each cost category by its corresponding cost of living index score in each state, sourced from the Missouri Economic Research and Information Center’s 2024 Q2 cost of living index data. After calculating total consumption expenditures, an additional (7) savings buffer was calculated by assuming that total expenditures consume 80% of ones budget (50% for necessities and 30% for discretionary spending), with 20% left over for savings. GOBankingRates then combined factors (6) and (7) and factored it out by 20 (assuming 20 years of retirement) to give (8) retirement savings needed to live comfortably. All data was collected on and up to date as of Oct. 1, 2024. StateTotal Expenditures20% Comfort BufferAnnual Retirement Cost West Virginia$48,492$9,698$58,190 Oklahoma$49,996$9,999$59,995 Kansas$50,517$10,103$60,620 Alabama$50,980$10,196$61,176 Mississippi$51,096$10,219$61,315 Arkansas$51,211$10,242$61,454 Missouri$51,211$10,242$61,454 Iowa$52,137$10,427$62,565 Indiana$52,253$10,451$62,704 Tennessee$52,253$10,451$62,704 Georgia$52,832$10,566$63,398 Michigan$53,121$10,624$63,745 Louisiana$53,295$10,659$63,954 Texas$53,468$10,694$64,162 Kentucky$53,584$10,717$64,301 North Dakota$53,700$10,740$64,440 Illinois$53,989$10,798$64,787 Nebraska$54,047$10,809$64,856 South Dakota$54,047$10,809$64,856 New Mexico$54,163$10,833$64,995 Ohio$54,394$10,879$65,273 Montana$54,741$10,948$65,689 Minnesota$54,857$10,971$65,828 Wyoming$55,031$11,006$66,037 Pennsylvania$55,320$11,064$66,384 Wisconsin$56,130$11,226$67,356 South Carolina$56,477$11,295$67,773 North Carolina$56,998$11,400$68,398 Delaware$58,387$11,677$70,064 Idaho$58,503$11,701$70,203 Virginia$58,618$11,724$70,342 Colorado$58,908$11,782$70,689 Nevada$59,428$11,886$71,314 Utah$59,544$11,909$71,453 Florida$59,660$11,932$71,592 Arizona$63,942$12,788$76,730 Maine$64,405$12,881$77,286 Connecticut$65,504$13,101$78,605 Rhode Island$65,620$13,124$78,744 New Hampshire$65,736$13,147$78,883 New Jersey$65,794$13,159$78,952 Oregon$66,025$13,205$79,230 Vermont$66,372$13,274$79,647 Washington$66,604$13,321$79,925 Maryland$67,240$13,448$80,688 New York$71,233$14,247$85,480 Alaska$72,390$14,478$86,868 Massachusetts$83,501$16,700$100,201 California$83,906$16,781$100,687 Hawaii$107,746$21,549$129,296 Hawaii Tops the List Hawaii ranks as the most expensive state to retire, with average annual expenditures reaching $129,296. This high cost is largely driven by steep prices for housing, groceries, and healthcare. According to U.S. News & World Report, Hawaii consistently ranks near the top for quality of life—but retirees must be prepared for a financial commitment nearly double that of more affordable states. Affordable Living in the Midwest and South Retirees on a budget often find the best value in West Virginia, Oklahoma, and Kansas, where average annual retirement costs remain around $50,000 annually. These states benefit from significantly lower housing prices, modest property taxes, and minimal day-to-day expenses. High Costs in the Northeast and West Coast Retiring in Massachusetts, California, and New York comes at a premium—residents in these states will spend over $70,000 per year to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. In a similar analysis by GOBankingRates, this could work out to around $1.3 to $1.6 million in total savings needed. These states combine high housing costs, elevated healthcare expenses, and often steeper taxes. In fact, New York has the highest tax burden of any state. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want to retire outside of the U.S.? Check out The Best Countries to Retire In on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

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Charted: The U.S. Fertility Rate is at All-Time Lows (1909-2023)

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Charted: The U.S. Fertility Rate is at All-Time Lows (1909-2023) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The U.S. fertility rate in 2023 was just 54.5 births per 1,000 women, a historic low. Since peaking in 1957 at 122.9 births per 1,000 women, the rate has been in steady decline. More women are having children later in life, with women aged 30–34 now showing the highest birth rates. For over a century, the fertility rate in the United States has reflected sweeping demographic and societal changes. This dataset, visualized by USAFacts using data from the CDC, captures the trend from 1909 through 2023. YearBirths per 1,000 women (aged 15-44) 1909126.8 1910126.8 1911126.3 1912125.8 1913124.7 1914126.6 1915125.0 1916123.4 1917121.0 1918119.8 1919111.2 1920117.9 1921119.8 1922111.2 1923110.5 1924110.9 1925106.6 1926102.6 192799.8 192893.8 192989.3 193089.2 193184.6 193281.7 193376.3 193478.5 193577.2 193675.8 193777.1 193879.1 193977.6 194079.9 194183.4 194291.5 194394.3 194488.8 194585.9 1946101.9 1947113.3 1948107.3 1949107.1 1950106.2 1951111.5 1952113.9 1953115.2 1954118.1 1955118.3 1956121.2 1957122.9 1958120.2 1959118.8 1960118.0 1961117.1 1962112.0 1963108.3 1964104.7 196596.3 196690.8 196787.2 196885.2 196986.1 197087.9 197181.6 197273.1 197368.8 197467.8 197566.0 197665.0 197766.8 197865.5 197967.2 198068.4 198167.3 198267.3 198365.7 198465.5 198566.3 198665.4 198765.8 198867.3 198969.2 199070.9 199169.3 199268.4 199367.0 199465.9 199564.6 199664.1 199763.6 199864.3 199964.4 200065.9 200165.1 200265.0 200366.1 200466.4 200566.7 200668.6 200769.3 200868.1 200966.2 201064.1 201163.2 201263.0 201362.5 201462.9 201562.5 201662.0 201760.3 201859.1 201958.3 202055.7 202156.3 202256.0 202354.5 The data shows the U.S. general fertility rate peaked in 1957 at 122.9 births per 1,000 women aged 15–44. By 2023, that rate had fallen to 54.5—less than half the mid-century high. The sharpest declines came post-1960s, but the downward trend continues in the modern era. Why Are Fertility Rates Falling? Declining fertility rates are tied to a range of factors: economic pressures, access to contraception, shifts in social norms, delayed marriage and childbirth, and more women pursuing higher education and careers. This broader trend reflects a transformation in how, when, and if Americans choose to have children. Births Are Shifting to Older Age Groups An important dynamic behind this trend is the shifting age profile of new mothers. As of 2005, women aged 25–29 had the highest birth rates, at 116.5 births per 1,000 women. By 2023, the peak had shifted to the 30–34 age group, which logged 95.1 births per 1,000 women. Between 2005 and 2023, fertility declined for women under 35, while increasing for those 35 and older. This demographic shift reflects later-life planning and improvements in maternal health options for older women. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want to dive deeper? Check out the companion piece showing how fertility rates have changed across all 50 states: Fertility Rates Decreased Nationwide from 2005 to 2022.

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How Big is Bitcoin Compared to the World’s Largest Companies?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. How Big is Bitcoin Compared to the World’s Largest Companies? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Bitcoin has surpassed Tesla and Meta to claim the fifth spot by market cap, now trailing only Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, and Amazon. Bitcoin has been fueled by optimism around a Senate stablecoin bill, supported by President Trump, and strong institutional demand. Bitcoin reached its all-time high of $111,814 in May, marking a significant milestone in its price history. The infographic above compares Bitcoin’s valuation to the largest publicly-traded companies, highlighting its new position among global titans. The cryptocurrency now sits comfortably in the top five assets by market cap. The data for this visualization comes from CoinMarketCap and Yahoo Finance. It ranks the largest companies and bitcoin by market capitalization as of June 2025. Bitcoin Outpaces Alphabet Bitcoin has overtaken big names like Meta and Tesla and is now valued at $2.1 trillion compared, similar to Alphabet’s valuation. RankCompany/CryptoMarket Cap (USD) 1Nvidia$3.5T 2Microsoft$3.4T 3Apple$3.0T 4Amazon$2.2T 5Bitcoin$2.1T 6Alphabet$2.1T 7Meta$1.7T 8Broadcom$1.2T 9Tesla$1.1T 10Berkshire Hathaway$1.1T The rise follows renewed interest from institutions and political momentum behind crypto legislation. President Trump’s backing of a stablecoin bill has been a notable tailwind for digital assets in 2025. Tech Giants Dominate the Top 10 Tech firms account for eight of the ten largest assets globally, including Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta. Even Tesla and Broadcom, though smaller, maintain trillion-dollar valuations. Nvidia is the most valuable company in the world, with a $3.5 trillion market cap. Its dominance reflects the ongoing AI boom and investor enthusiasm around high-performance computing. Currently, Nvidia’s chips are central to nearly all major AI innovations, giving it a crucial edge over competitors. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: Crypto Ownership Growth by Region on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

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Charted: How Fast Do Consumers Adapt to AI?

Published 31 mins ago on June 10, 2025 By Visual Capitalist Brand Solutions Graphics & Design Lebon Siu Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by ACT | The App Association The AI for All Series comprises three stories of change and innovation, shining a light on the incredible potential of AI. Charted: How Fast Do Consumers Adapt to AI? Key Takeaways Generative AI—technology that creates text, images, code, and more from simple prompts—reached 39% adoption in just two years, a milestone that took the internet five years and personal computing nearly 12. The generative AI market will quadruple by 2028 to $52 billion. Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm, rapidly integrating into everyday digital tools and platforms. While many are concerned about its potential misuse, AI adoption is happening faster than many other revolutionary technologies. In this third and final story in the AI For All series, Visual Capitalist partnered with ACT | The App Association to discover how fast people adapt to generative AI. The Speed of AI Adoption In hindsight, any notion that generative AI could have been a slow-moving force that gradually worked its way into the world has been swiftly disproved. The potential of generative AI and the many ways it can be integrated into daily life ensured its quick adoption compared to other transformative technologies. Data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis shows that nearly 40% of U.S. adults aged 18 to 64 already use generative AI, with almost a third using it many times a week. Putting this into context, it took nearly five years for the internet to reach generative AI’s level of adoption and a long 12 years for personal computers to achieve the same feat. Driving Innovation Generative AI is evolving quickly, and consumers are welcoming the technology into their lives at an incredible rate. However, as consumer demand for generative AI services rises, regulators must avoid overreaching, which could stifle innovation and deprive the marketplace of the AI offerings consumers demand. Are you interested in exploring the world of AI further? The App Association will release its comprehensive guide on June 12th, 2025, examining how premature or overbroad antitrust action could jeopardize AI innovation and outlining a policy approach better aligned with the realities of emerging technology. But if you can’t wait until the 12th, you can learn more about the benefits of AI here. Related Topics: #computing #eu #ai #uk #internet #generative ai #U.S. #partner ##partner More from ACT | The App Association Technology2 hours ago Visualized: AI Innovation Across the Globe Visual Capitalist and The App Association have partnered to explore the landscape of AI innovation across the globe. AI5 hours ago Visualized: Three Ways AI is Being Used For Good Visual Capitalist and the App Association have partnered to explore three ways AI Is being used for good today. AI3 days ago Charted: U.S. vs. EU 10 Years of AI Investment Visual Capitalist and The App Association have joined forces to explore the landscape of AI investment between 2013 and 2023. AI3 days ago Visualized: The AI Ecosystem Visual Capitalist and The App Association have joined forces to explore the AI ecosystem and the company’s power at every level of innovation. AI3 days ago Vizualized: 25 AI Startups on the Rise Visual Capitalist and The App Association have partnered to discover which 25 AI startups are most promising in creating a competitive, vibrant future for AI. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join the 375,000+ subscribers who receive our daily email *Sign Up

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