Published 2 hours ago on June 11, 2026 By Cody Good Graphics & Design Abha Patil Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Global X Canada Ranked: Which Countries Produce the Most Silver? Key Takeaways Mexico produces the most silver in the world, mining 173 million ounces, or about 20% of global supply. Peru and China are the key runners up, and their combined scale highlights how supply depends on a small group of major mining countries. Mexico is the world’s top silver producer, mining 173 million ounces, or about one-fifth of global supply. That scale gives the country an outsized role in a market already facing a fifth straight annual deficit. This graphic, in partnership with Global X Canada, is the first of three graphics in the Investing in Silver series. It shows which countries produced the most silver in 2025. Mexico Leads with the Most Silver Production In 2025, Mexico mined 173 million ounces, or about 20% of global output, making it the world’s top producer. CountryRegionMillion ounces MexicoNorth America173 PeruSouth America131 ChinaAsia113 RussiaEurope56 BoliviaSouth America50 ChileSouth America43 PolandEurope43 United StatesNorth America36 AustraliaOceania33 ArgentinaSouth America22 IndiaAsia20 KazakhstanAsia17 SwedenEurope14 MoroccoAfrica12 UzbekistanAsia11 CanadaNorth America10 IndonesiaAsia9 IranMiddle East4 SpainEurope4 Papua New GuineaAsia4 Others-45 Global Total-847 Source: The Silver Institute: World Silver Survey 2026 Peru ranked second with 131 million ounces, followed by China with 113 million ounces. Taken together, North and South America lead the world with 219 and 246 million ounces, respectively. Production Hubs and Supply Risks Global production spans every major region, yet output remains clustered in a few mining economies. 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Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Biggest Reserve Currencies Today See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. dollar accounted for 56.8% of global foreign exchange reserves at the end of 2025, more than all other major reserve currencies combined. The euro ranked second with $2.66 trillion in reserve holdings, equal to 20.2% of the global total. China’s renminbi represented just 2.0% of reserves, down from its 2022 peak despite years of de-dollarization efforts. Central banks held $13.1 trillion in foreign exchange reserves at the end of 2025, with the U.S. dollar continuing to dominate global holdings. Despite years of discussion around de-dollarization, reserve managers still keep the majority of their assets in dollar-denominated instruments. Meanwhile, the euro remains the leading alternative, and the Chinese renminbi’s share has slipped from recent highs. This visualization shows how global foreign exchange reserves were allocated across currencies in Q4 2025, based on data from the IMF’s Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves (COFER) database. The Dollar Still Dominates Global Reserves Despite years of de-dollarization efforts, the U.S. dollar remains by far the world’s most important reserve currency. Central banks collectively held $7.46 trillion in dollar-denominated reserves at the end of 2025, representing 56.8% of the global total. CurrencyReserves (USD trillions)Share of Total Reserves U.S. dollars7.4656.8% Euros2.6620.2% Japanese yen0.765.8% Pounds sterling0.584.4% Canadian dollars0.332.5% Australian dollars0.272.0% Chinese renminbi0.262.0% Swiss francs0.030.2% Other currencies0.816.1% Total foreign reserves13.14100.0% The dollar’s dominance stems from the size of the U.S. economy, the depth of U.S. Treasury markets, and its central role in global trade and finance. Many commodities, including oil, continue to be priced and settled in dollars, reinforcing demand for the currency worldwide. The dollar’s share has gradually declined from roughly 65% a decade ago, but no single currency has emerged as a clear replacement. The Euro Remains the Leading Alternative The euro is the world’s second-largest reserve currency, accounting for $2.66 trillion in holdings and 20.2% of total reserves. Although well behind the dollar, the euro remains the primary alternative for central banks seeking diversification. The currency benefits from the economic size of the Eurozone and the liquidity of European government bond markets. Together, the dollar and euro account for more than three-quarters of all global reserves. Beyond these two leaders, the Japanese yen and British pound hold shares of 5.8% and 4.4%, respectively. Renminbi Growth Has Stalled One of the most notable findings is the relatively small role played by China’s renminbi. Central banks held approximately $257 billion worth of renminbi reserves in Q4 2025, equal to just 2.0% of the global total. The renminbi’s reserve share declined from its 2022 peak of 2.9%, despite expectations that geopolitical tensions and diversification efforts might accelerate its adoption. Instead of flowing primarily into the renminbi, some reserve diversification has been spread across currencies such as the Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Swiss franc, and a growing collection of smaller reserve currencies. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The $126T Global Economy in One Giant Chart on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Where Electricity Costs the Most and Least 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 Bermuda has the world’s highest residential electricity prices at $0.466 per kWh, while Iran has the lowest at just $0.003. Households in the most expensive markets pay more than 150 times as much for electricity as those in the cheapest. Europe and fuel-importing island nations dominate the highest-cost rankings. What determines the price of electricity? The answer varies widely across countries, with energy policy, fuel availability, taxes, and infrastructure all playing a role. Using data from GlobalPetrolPrices.com, this visualization ranks countries by average residential electricity prices between 2023 and 2026. The results reveal a striking divide between regions that subsidize power or have abundant energy resources and those facing higher generation and distribution costs. Why Is Electricity So Expensive in Europe? Europe accounts for many of the world’s highest residential electricity prices. Ireland, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the UK all rank among the global top 10. RankCountryElectricity rates in USD/kWh, (2023–2026 average) 1 Bermuda0.466 2 Ireland0.447 3 Italy0.415 4 Cayman Islands0.411 5 Germany0.406 6 Belgium0.404 7 UK0.404 8 Liechtenstein0.402 9 Switzerland0.366 10 Denmark0.361 11 Czech Republic0.352 12 Austria0.351 13 Bahamas0.348 14 Cyprus0.340 15 Cape Verde0.329 16 Barbados0.313 17 Guatemala0.297 18 Estonia0.290 19 Jamaica0.287 20 Netherlands0.284 21 Latvia0.281 22 Lithuania0.281 23 France0.276 24 Luxembourg0.258 25 Australia0.257 26 Uruguay0.254 27 El Salvador0.253 28 Spain0.253 29 Greece0.251 30 Sweden0.241 31 Portugal0.237 32 Poland0.234 33 Honduras0.233 34 Singapore0.233 35 Sierra Leone0.231 36 Japan0.228 37 Slovenia0.227 38 Chile0.224 39 Mali0.221 40 Kenya0.218 41 Belize0.217 42 Slovakia0.213 43 Romania0.212 44 Aruba0.211 45 New Zealand0.209 46 Burkina Faso0.208 47 Rwanda0.208 48 Philippines0.207 49 Gabon0.207 50 Colombia0.205 51 South Africa0.204 52 Togo0.198 53 Andorra0.195 54 Peru0.187 55 USA0.186 56 Hong Kong0.184 57 Senegal0.183 58 Israel0.182 59 Croatia0.178 60 Moldova0.177 61 Iceland0.177 62 Panama0.176 63 Nicaragua0.176 64 Finland0.174 65 Uganda0.171 66 Costa Rica0.170 67 Brazil0.162 68 Norway0.162 69 Bulgaria0.154 70 Cambodia0.150 71 Malta0.148 72 Ghana0.143 73 Namibia0.141 74 Mauritius0.134 75 Ivory Coast0.131 76 Madagascar0.129 77 Serbia0.128 78 North Macedonia0.128 79 Eswatini0.127 80 Thailand0.127 81 Mozambique0.127 82 South Korea0.126 83 Canada0.123 84 Montenegro0.121 85 Morocco0.120 86 Albania0.118 87 Sri Lanka0.116 88 Dominican Republic0.115 89 Armenia0.112 90 Hungary0.110 91 Mexico0.108 92 Lesotho0.106 93 Bosnia & Herzegovina0.106 94 Maldives0.101 95 Taiwan0.098 96 Ecuador0.097 97 Botswana0.094 98 Indonesia0.091 99 Tanzania0.091 100 Jordan0.090 101 Malawi0.087 102 Belarus0.085 103 Cameroon0.084 104 Argentina0.083 105 Ukraine0.083 106 UAE0.080 107 Vietnam0.078 108 India0.077 109 China0.076 110 Venezuela0.069 111 Russia0.068 112 Turkey0.067 113 Tunisia0.067 114 Georgia0.066 115 DR Congo0.065 116 Pakistan0.064 117 Bangladesh0.062 118 Trinidad & Tobago0.057 119 Kazakhstan0.056 120 Paraguay0.054 121 Afghanistan0.052 122 Saudi Arabia0.052 123 Malaysia0.050 124 Suriname0.049 125 Bahrain0.048 126 Azerbaijan0.048 127 Nepal0.043 128 Algeria0.041 129 Kuwait0.039 130 Uzbekistan0.037 131 Nigeria0.036 132 Qatar0.032 133 Oman0.030 134 Laos0.029 135 Myanmar0.025 136 Egypt0.024 137 Zambia0.023 138 Angola0.016 139 Bhutan0.015 140 Cuba0.015 141 Sudan0.015 142 Iraq0.015 143 Kyrgyzstan0.014 144 Ethiopia0.006 145 Iran0.003 While fuel costs play a role, household electricity bills in many European countries also include taxes, environmental levies, renewable energy surcharges, and grid maintenance costs. These additional charges can significantly increase the final price consumers pay compared with countries that subsidize electricity or have abundant domestic energy resources. Why Do Island Nations Pay So Much for Power? Five island economies rank among the world’s most expensive electricity markets, including Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, Barbados, and Cape Verde. Unlike larger countries that can draw power from extensive regional grids, many islands generate electricity locally using imported fuels. Transport costs, smaller customer bases, and limited economies of scale all contribute to higher electricity bills, leaving households more exposed to swings in global energy prices. Subsidies Keep Prices Low in Energy-Rich Countries At the opposite end of the ranking, many countries with abundant fossil fuel resources maintain exceptionally low electricity prices. Iran records the lowest average residential electricity price globally at just $0.003 per kWh. Other countries with very low prices include Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, Iraq, Angola, and Egypt. In many cases, government subsidies help keep electricity affordable for households. Energy-producing nations such as Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria also benefit from access to low-cost domestic fuel supplies, allowing them to offer electricity at a fraction of the prices seen in Europe. The World’s Biggest Electricity Price Gap The difference between the highest- and lowest-priced electricity markets is striking. Bermuda’s average residential electricity price of $0.466 per kWh is more than 155 times higher than Iran’s average of $0.003. While expensive markets are often found in Europe and island economies, many of the cheapest countries either produce large amounts of fossil fuels domestically or subsidize electricity for households. These policies can dramatically reduce consumer prices, though they often come at a significant fiscal cost to governments. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about where the world’s energy comes from, check out this graphic on Voronoi, which shows global crude oil production by region.

Mapped: The Trust Gap Across Europe See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways: Teen trust levels in Northern and Western Europe have declined over the last decade, while Eastern and Southern Europe saw gains. Danish teenagers now rank below peers in Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria on measures of social trust. Despite major regional shifts, overall trust levels across Europe have remained relatively stable since the 2010s. A handshake with a stranger once carried different meaning in Europe. In countries like Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands, high social trust was often viewed as part of the social fabric itself. But according to a visualization created by The European Correspondent, younger Europeans are beginning to see trust differently. The graphic draws on Eurostat data measuring how strongly people agree with the statement that “most people can be trusted.” While overall trust across Europe has remained relatively stable over the past decade, the regional shifts underneath the surface tell a more complicated story. A Generational Shift in Trust One of the clearest findings is that trust among teenagers has weakened in parts of Northern and Western Europe. Country Trust Score (2013)Trust Score (2025) Belgium5.76.2 Bulgaria4.25.4 Czechia5.35.3 Denmark8.35.7 Germany5.55.6 Estonia5.85.3 Ireland6.46.7 Greece5.35.1 Spain6.36.2 France5.04.0 Croatia5.16.6 Italy5.76.1 Cyprus4.53.5 Latvia6.56.1 Lithuania6.14.4 Luxembourg5.55.6 Hungary5.35.3 Malta6.25.0 Netherlands6.96.7 Austria5.85.4 Poland6.06.9 Portugal5.35.5 Romania6.47.5 Slovenia6.54.6 Slovakia5.86.1 Finland7.47.0 Sweden6.85.6 Norway7.36.0 Serbia4.25.5 Türkiye4.53.3 Today, Danish teenagers rank below peers in countries like Romania, Poland, and Bulgaria on some trust measures. That marks a sharp reversal for a country long associated with some of the world’s highest social trust levels. Meanwhile, several Eastern and Southern European countries have experienced rising trust among younger generations. The trend suggests that trust is not fixed or cultural destiny. It can shift significantly within a single decade. Why Social Trust Matters The biggest surprises come from the contrasting regional trends. Countries once viewed as Europe’s most trusting societies have slipped, while several Eastern European nations have climbed steadily higher. Researchers studying social trust argue that economics alone cannot explain these changes. A 2024 study published in the European Journal of Political Economy found that institutional confidence, perceptions of fairness, and social inclusion all play important roles in shaping whether people trust others. Another sociological review found that trust often develops through everyday social experiences, schools, communities, and local institutions can reinforce or weaken it over time. In other words, trust behaves less like a permanent national trait and more like a living social condition. The Younger Generation Is Sending a Message The decline in trust among younger Europeans may also reflect broader anxieties facing Gen Z. Even in wealthy countries, younger people increasingly report feeling disconnected from institutions and from each other. That may help explain why some traditionally high-trust countries are seeing trust erode among teens despite maintaining strong economies. At the same time, several countries in Eastern Europe have experienced improving living standards and greater integration into broader European institutions over the past decade, potentially helping boost confidence and social cohesion. The findings also align with broader global research on confidence and civic participation. In fact, recent data on how much people trust institutions by country shows that institutional trust and interpersonal trust often move together. Ultimately, the data suggests that trust is neither guaranteed nor permanent. And for governments across Europe, the attitudes of younger generations may serve as an early warning sign about the long-term health of social cohesion. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Can People be Trusted? We Find Out on the Voronoi app.

Use This Visualization Mapped: Where the World’s Ultra-Rich Live 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 data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. and China are home to 55% of the world’s ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Poland recorded the fastest growth since 2021, with its ultra-rich population rising 109%. India climbed from 10th to 6th place, overtaking Italy, Australia, Switzerland, and Japan. The world’s ultra-rich population continues to grow, fueled by rising stock markets, expanding business ownership, and growing concentrations of wealth in both developed and emerging economies. While the United States remains the dominant home for ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), wealth creation is becoming increasingly global. Countries such as India and Poland have seen especially rapid growth in their wealthy populations over the last five years. This map shows where the world’s ultra-rich live in 2026, based on data from the Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026. The report defines ultra-high-net-worth individuals as those with at least $30 million in net assets. The U.S. and China Lead by a Wide Margin The United States is home to 251,352 ultra-high-net-worth individuals, more than any other country in the world. China ranks second with 121,677, giving the two nations a combined total of over 373,000 ultra-rich residents. Their dominance reflects the size of their economies, deep capital markets, and thriving entrepreneurial sectors. The rapid growth of technology companies and financial assets has further accelerated wealth creation in both countries. RankCountryUltra-high-net-worth individuals (2026) 1 U.S.251,352 2 China121,677 3 Germany38,215 4 UK27,876 5 France21,518 6 India19,877 7 Japan18,914 8 Switzerland17,692 9 Australia16,460 10 Italy15,433 11 Canada12,920 12 Spain9,186 13 Russia8,399 14 Singapore7,171 15 Sweden6,845 16 Hong Kong SAR6,788 17 Brazil5,808 18 Israel5,462 19 Netherlands5,077 20 UAE4,851 21 Denmark4,657 22 Saudi Arabia4,388 23 Turkey4,208 24 Austria4,188 25 Mexico3,860 26 Indonesia3,833 27 Poland3,017 28 Thailand2,853 29 Norway2,460 30 Czech Republic2,270 31 Ireland2,196 32 Portugal2,187 33 Philippines1,910 34 New Zealand1,710 35 Malaysia1,566 36 Argentina1,554 37 South Africa1,347 38 Finland1,317 39 Vietnam1,233 40 Greece910 41 Qatar838 42 Egypt822 43 Romania749 44 Morocco432 45 Monaco239 Germany ranks a distant third with 38,215 UHNWIs, followed by the United Kingdom and France. India’s Rapid Wealth Expansion India has emerged as one of the biggest success stories in global wealth creation. The country now ranks sixth worldwide with 19,877 ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Since 2021, India has climbed from 10th to 6th place, overtaking Italy, Australia, Switzerland, and Japan. Strong economic growth, a thriving startup ecosystem, and rising equity markets have helped drive this expansion. Poland Records the Fastest Growth Among all countries in the report, Poland posted the largest percentage increase in ultra-high-net-worth individuals since 2021. Its UHNWI population surged 109%, reaching 3,017 people in 2026. The growth reflects the country’s expanding economy, rising investment activity, and increasing integration into European markets. Other emerging wealth hubs include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, and Vietnam, where economic growth and investment continue to attract capital. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Largest Stock Markets on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Mapped: How Household Income Varies Across Major U.S. Metros 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 has the highest median household income among major U.S. metros at $175,491, more than double the figure in several lower-ranked metros. The national median household income is $85,828 as of March 2026. Many of the highest-income metros are concentrated in California and the Northeast, reflecting the strength of sectors like technology, finance, and government. Salaries are often like real estate: it’s all about location, location, location. For proof, just look at how much households make each year in the biggest metros of the United States. This map lists the median household income of the 50 most populous metropolitan areas in the U.S. using March 2026 model-estimated data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Home Ownership Affordability Monitor (HOAM). Using figures drawn from Census American Community Survey (ACS) data nowcasted to March 2026, the national U.S. median household income is $85,828. High Earnings on the Coast Households have the highest median incomes in coastal metros, particularly in California. The highest earners in the country are found in San Jose ($175,491) and nearby San Francisco ($141,277), both of which form part of Silicon Valley. This area is buoyed by high tech salaries and many dual-income, college-educated households, all of which drive up median incomes for the area. The following data table lists U.S. metros based on their median household income. RankMetroMedian Household Income (2026) 1San Jose, CA$175,491 2San Francisco, CA$141,277 3Washington, DC$130,587 4Boston, MA$125,025 5San Diego, CA$115,012 6Seattle, WA$114,804 7Denver, CO$112,231 8Raleigh, NC$107,446 9Portland, OR$104,269 10Salt Lake City, UT$104,059 11Sacramento, CA$103,447 12New York, NY$103,166 13Baltimore, MD$102,578 14Austin, TX$101,583 15Los Angeles, CA$101,268 16Minneapolis, MN$101,123 17Hartford, CT$98,059 18Dallas, TX$97,808 19Atlanta, GA$96,651 20Riverside, CA$95,039 21Philadelphia, PA$94,766 22Phoenix, AZ$93,845 23Chicago, IL$93,572 24Nashville, TN$92,333 25Charlotte, NC$91,059 26Kansas City, MO$88,033 27Columbus, OH$87,273 28Virginia Beach, VA$86,046 29Orlando, FL$84,866 30Jacksonville, FL$84,841 31Miami, FL$84,814 32Houston, TX$84,610 33Cincinnati, OH$84,546 34St. Louis, MO$84,425 35Las Vegas, NV$83,859 36Richmond, VA$83,637 37Tampa, FL$82,721 38Providence, RI$82,527 39San Antonio, TX$82,130 40Pittsburgh, PA$81,967 41Indianapolis, IN$81,718 42Milwaukee, WI$80,485 43Birmingham, AL$79,463 44Detroit, MI$79,294 45Louisville, KY$77,221 46Oklahoma City, OK$76,960 47Cleveland, OH$76,118 48Buffalo, NY$74,258 49Memphis, TN$70,056 50New Orleans, LA$65,021 —United States $85,828 Other coastal cities see similar trends as the Bay Area, including Boston ($125,025), San Diego ($115,012), and even the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C. ($130,587). In each of these cities, productive and diverse economic sectors like technology, government, and finance blend with above-average education levels to bolster median household income. The Bigger the Paycheck, The Bigger the Bill However, it’s not all smooth sailing in these high-income areas. Higher incomes tend to correlate with higher costs for everything from housing to gas to dining and other amenities. In the nice neighborhoods of New York, which has a median household income of $103,166, a $20 cocktail is standard while gym memberships can run in the hundreds each month. And the biggest expense around, housing, can mean that high-earning professionals still see their paychecks eaten up by multi-thousand-dollar rent or mortgage payments. The situation is not much better in similar coastal cities like Los Angeles ($101,268) or Seattle ($114,804). Lower Incomes and Lower Costs On the other end of the spectrum are cities like Buffalo ($74,258), Memphis ($70,056), and New Orleans ($65,021). These cities all have median household incomes below the national average. These smaller cities, which see less housing demand and in many cases have faced decades of deindustrialization, tend to have far less concentration of world-class tech and finance talent. They are instead reliant on legacy industries such as construction, manufacturing, and retail. However, these cities’ lower salaries are often offset by lower housing and everyday costs than in Boston, New York, or the Bay Area. Learn More on the Voronoi App Wondering about the impact of housing in all these metros? Check out This Chart Shows the Decline of Housing Affordability in the U.S. on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita 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 Ireland rose from 14th to 2nd place since 2000, with GDP per capita climbing above $140,000. Japan fell from #2 to #39, marking one of the sharpest declines among advanced economies. Nine of the world’s 15 richest countries in 2026 are located in Europe. The world’s richest countries look very different than they did 25 years ago. Ireland has climbed from 14th place to second, while Japan has fallen from #2 to #39 despite remaining the world’s fourth-largest economy. These shifts highlight how globalization, technology investment, demographics, and currency movements have reshaped economic prosperity over time. Using data from the International Monetary Fund’s latest World Economic Outlook, this graphic compares GDP per capita across the world’s richest countries in 2000 and 2026. Figures are shown in current U.S. dollars and are not adjusted for inflation. The Global Wealth Leaderboard in 2026 The table below compares the world’s richest countries in 2000 and 2026 based on nominal GDP per capita. Rank (2026)CountryRegionGDP Per Capita 2000 ($, thousands, nominal)GDP Per Capita 2026 ($, thousands, nominal) 1 LuxembourgEurope48.98158.73 2 IrelandEurope26.19140.19 3 SwitzerlandEurope39.42126.18 4 IcelandEurope32.75110.05 5 SingaporeAsia-Pacific23.85107.76 6 NorwayEurope37.91105.88 7 U.S.N. America36.3194.43 8 DenmarkEurope30.7883.45 9 NetherlandsEurope26.3479.92 10 Macao SAR*Asia-Pacific15.7276.45 11 AustraliaAsia-Pacific20.9575.65 12 SwedenEurope29.670.68 13 IsraelMiddle East21.769.8 14 QatarMiddle East30.4668.14 15 AustriaEurope24.567.76 Earliest available data for Macao SAR is from 2001. Ireland’s Remarkable Rise No country climbed the rankings faster than Ireland. Its GDP per capita increased more than fivefold between 2000 and 2026, lifting it from 14th place to second globally. The country’s rise reflects decades of foreign investment from multinational technology, pharmaceutical, and financial firms that use Ireland as a European base. Singapore also posted one of the largest gains, rising from 20th to fifth place. Like Ireland, the city-state benefited from its role as a global hub for finance, trade, and advanced industries. Together, the two countries illustrate how smaller economies can rapidly climb the global wealth rankings by attracting investment and high-value industries. How Japan Dropped From #2 to #39 Japan’s decline is one of the most striking shifts in the global rankings. In 2000, only Luxembourg had a higher GDP per capita. By 2026, Japan ranks 39th despite remaining one of the world’s largest economies by total output. Japan ranked ahead of Switzerland, Norway, and Denmark in 2000. Today, all four rank dramatically higher. An aging population, shrinking workforce, decades of slow growth, and a weaker yen have all contributed to its decline in dollar-based GDP-per-capita rankings. The result highlights the difference between economic size and economic output per person. Europe Still Dominates the Wealth Rankings Despite major shifts elsewhere, Europe remains the world’s leading concentration of high-income economies. Nine of the top 15 countries in the 2026 ranking are European, including Luxembourg, Ireland, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Iceland, and Sweden. Many of these nations combine highly productive industries with strong institutions, skilled workforces, and access to large regional markets through the European Union. The rankings also reveal that economic prosperity is not solely determined by a country’s size. Most of the world’s richest economies have relatively small populations, allowing strong industries and high-value exports to translate into larger gains on a per-person basis. Meanwhile, several of the world’s largest economies, including China, India, Brazil, and Indonesia, remain absent from the list despite their growing global influence. Rich Countries Don’t Always Have Rich Citizens The rankings measure economic output per person, not household wealth. Countries such as Ireland and Luxembourg rank near the top because they generate enormous economic output relative to their populations. However, measures such as median wealth and disposable income often produce a somewhat different ranking. That’s why economists use GDP per capita as one lens on prosperity rather than a complete picture. The World’s Wealth Centers Keep Shifting The rankings offer a reminder that economic leadership is far from permanent. Twenty-five years ago, few observers would have predicted that Ireland would become richer per person than nearly every country on Earth, or that Japan would fall out of the world’s top tier. What stands out most is not who ranks first today, but how dramatically the leaderboard has changed. The last quarter century shows that wealth is constantly being reshaped by innovation, investment, demographics, and policy, creating new winners while challenging long-established leaders. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on where the world’s ultra-rich live in 2026.

Ranked: Europe’s Most Forested 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: Finland has the highest forest cover in Europe, with forests covering 74% of its land area, followed by Sweden at 69%. Forest cover ranges from 1% to 74% across Europe, reflecting major differences in geography and land use. Europe’s total forest area has continued to expand since the 1990s, even as climate change, pests, and wildfires pose growing risks. Finland is Europe’s most forested country, with nearly three-quarters of its land covered by forests, while countries such as Iceland, Ireland, and the UK have some of the lowest forest shares on the continent. This visualization, created by Harris Saleem, uses World Bank data to rank European countries by the percentage of land area covered by forests. The data highlights how geography, climate, and centuries of land use have produced vastly different forest landscapes across Europe. Which European Countries Have the Most Forest Cover? The table below shows forest cover as a percentage of total land area across Europe. RankCountryPercent Forest 1 Finland74% 2 Sweden69% 3 Montenegro62% 4 Slovenia61% 5 Estonia57% 6 Latvia55% 7 Russia50% 8 Austria47% 9 Belarus43% 10 Bosnia & Herzegovina43% 11 Slovakia40% 12 North Macedonia40% 13 Spain37% 14 Bulgaria36% 15 Portugal36% 16 Lithuania35% 17 Croatia35% 18 Czechia35% 19 Luxembourg35% 20 Norway34% 21 Italy33% 22 Germany33% 23 France33% 24 Serbia32% 25 Switzerland32% 26 Poland31% 27 Greece30% 28 Romania30% 29 Türkiye30% 30 Albania29% 31 Belgium23% 32 Hungary22% 33 Cyprus19% 34 Ukraine17% 35 Denmark16% 36 United Kingdom13% 37 Moldova12% 38 Ireland12% 39 Netherlands11% 40 Malta1.40% 41 Iceland0.50% Finland and Sweden lead Europe by a wide margin, with forests covering roughly seven in every 10 hectares of land. Montenegro and Slovenia also rank near the top, while several highly urbanized or agriculture-focused countries have substantially lower forest shares. Europe’s forest landscapes range from vast northern boreal forests to mixed and broadleaf forests farther south, reflecting the continent’s diverse climates and terrain. Why Forest Cover Differs Across Europe Forest cover reflects a combination of geography, climate, land use, and public policy. Northern Europe’s dominance is closely tied to the boreal forest belt that stretches across Finland, Sweden, and Russia. Colder climates and lower population densities historically limited agricultural expansion, allowing large forest ecosystems to remain intact. In contrast, fertile lowlands in countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands have long been devoted to farming and settlement. Mountainous regions often tell a different story, as steep terrain is less suitable for intensive agriculture. This helps explain the relatively high forest shares found in countries such as Slovenia, Austria, and parts of the Balkans. Why Forest Cover Differs Across Europe Forest cover is shaped not only by geography, but also by policy decisions. Sustainable forestry practices, conservation programs, and reforestation initiatives have helped maintain or increase forest cover across many European countries. In several cases, forests have expanded over recent decades as marginal agricultural land has been abandoned and allowed to regenerate. As a result, countries with similar climates can still have noticeably different forest cover depending on how land has been managed over time. Is Europe Losing or Gaining Forests? Unlike many regions of the world, Europe has generally expanded its forest area over the last three decades. Reforestation, natural forest regrowth, and sustainable forestry policies have helped increase total forest cover, even as wildfires, droughts, storms, and insect outbreaks become more frequent. According to the recently released State of Europe’s Forests 2025 report, forest area across the region continues to expand overall, even as forests face growing challenges from natural disasters and pests. Forest area and biodiversity indicators have generally trended upward, although growth rates are slowing in some regions. That said, expansion in forest area does not necessarily mean forests are free from pressure. Research from the World Resources Institute highlights how logging, natural disturbances, and climate-related impacts increasingly influence forest loss patterns across Europe. The European Environment Agency also notes that forest resilience is becoming a critical policy issue as temperatures rise and extreme weather events become more frequent. The result is a continent where forests are still growing in total area, but where maintaining healthy and resilient ecosystems is becoming increasingly complex. Learn More on the Voronoi App Europe’s forests may be expanding, but globally the story is often very different. Check out The World Lost a Record Amount of its Tropical Forests in 2024 on the Voronoi app to see how deforestation trends are unfolding across the world’s most important tropical ecosystems.

Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Inflation Extremes 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 Venezuela is projected to have the world’s highest inflation rate in 2026, at 387.4%. Sudan and Iran follow, with projected annual inflation of 75.1% and 68.9%, respectively. Costa Rica is the only country in the dataset projected to see deflation, at -0.4%. Inflation has cooled in many major economies, but several countries are still facing severe price instability in 2026. This graphic ranks the countries with the highest and lowest projected annual average inflation rates, based on the International Monetary Fund’s World Economic Outlook (April 2026). At one extreme, Venezuela’s inflation rate is projected to reach 387.4%. At the other, Costa Rica is expected to be the only country in deflation, with prices falling by 0.4%. Venezuela’s Inflation Nightmare Venezuela has the world’s highest inflation rate. Its economy has been battered over the past decade by political instability, policy mismanagement, and an exodus of millions of people. The country’s economic fortunes have long been tied to petroleum, of which Venezuela has the world’s largest reserves. When oil prices collapsed in 2014, Venezuela’s economy slipped with them. Over a decade later, the country’s inflation remains worse than any other country’s. The following data table lists the countries with the highest projected inflation rates worldwide. RankCountry2026 Inflation (%) 1 Venezuela387.4 2 Sudan75.1 3 Iran68.9 4 Argentina30.4 5 Türkiye28.6 6 Yemen26.5 7 Malawi24.4 8 Haiti23.5 9 Bolivia20.7 10 Myanmar19.0 11 Nigeria16.0 12 Burundi14.5 13 South Sudan14.0 14 Egypt13.2 15 Angola12.9 16 Suriname11.8 17 Ethiopia11.8 18 Kazakhstan10.7 19 Kyrgyzstan10.6 20 Libya10.5 Given the boom in petroleum prices during the preceding decade, Venezuela’s collapse in the mid-2010s was far from inevitable. However, the channeling of oil profits toward political projects rather than infrastructure modernization has left the country in ruin. Many other unstable, oil-rich countries also struggle with high inflation, including Iran (68.9%), Libya (10.5%), and Nigeria (16%). Deflation and Disinflation in the Caribbean While Venezuela struggles with the world’s worst inflation rate as of 2026, some of its peers in the Caribbean Sea are faring much better. Aruba, Belize, Grenada, Panama, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and the Bahamas are all among the world’s lowest-inflation projection countries, averaging in the low one-percent annual range. RankCountry2026 Inflation (%) 1 Costa Rica-0.4 2 Niger0.4 3 Chad0.5 4 Switzerland0.5 5 Liechtenstein0.5 6 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines0.9 7 Thailand0.9 8 Aruba1.2 9 China1.2 10 Morocco1.3 11 Grenada1.3 12 Panama1.4 13 Belize1.5 14 Taiwan1.5 15 Sweden1.5 16 Djibouti1.5 17 Central African Republic1.5 18 Burkina Faso1.5 19 Brunei1.6 20 Bahamas1.6 Costa Rica stands out as the only country in the ranking with projected deflation. While falling prices may sound positive for consumers, sustained deflation can weaken demand, reduce business revenues, and put pressure on wages. The Costa Rican central bank does not project a return to its target inflation range until mid-2027. Conquering High Inflation in 2026 Given the damaging impact of runaway inflation on households and businesses alike, central banks worldwide are focused on combating inflation, usually through monetary policy such as hiking interest rates. Governments also have a role to play. President Javier Milei was elected to the Argentine presidency in late 2023 with a mandate to tackle the country’s economic malaise. His government has cut spending and reduced subsidies to help bring down Argentina’s inflation, which is projected to be 30.4% in 2026. Another, more radical approach that Milei campaigned on involved currency substitution, specifically dollarization. By switching to the U.S. dollar as countries like Ecuador and Panama have done, Milei hoped to avoid the possibility of future governments restarting an inflationary cycle through the overprinting of local currency. As of 2026, however, Argentina continues to use its own currency, the peso. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious where the U.S. falls in this inflation landscape? Check out Trump Says ‘No Inflation’, Americans Strongly Disagree on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 6 hours ago on June 9, 2026 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Inigo U.S. Climate Disasters Have Cost Nearly $1 Trillion This Decade The U.S. is on track to record nearly $1 trillion in climate disaster losses this decade alone. Just six years into the 2020s, the cost of climate-driven natural disasters like tropical cyclones and droughts has already approached the total seen over the entire 2010s. This visualization, created in partnership with Inigo, shows how the financial impact of climate events has escalated since 1980. The Rising Cost of Climate-Related Natural Disasters In the 1980s, the first decade with strong records of billion-dollar disasters, costs amounted to $227 billion in total. At that time, droughts made up over half of the costs. Time PeriodTropical Cyclone Cost Severe Storm CostWildfire CostDrought Cost Other Cost Decade Total 1980s$48B$13B-$122B$44B$227B 1990s$130B$43B$14B$28B$131B$347B 2000s$451B$73B$21B$70B$28B$643B 2010s$554B$207B$73B$100B$95B$1T 2020s$412B$252B$106B$65B$66B$901B Source: Climate Central. Costs adjusted for inflation. Data for the 2020s is as of March 2026, with the mid-March Hawaii flooding and February Northeast winter storm still being assessed. Costs by climate event may not sum to the decade total due to rounding. With each passing decade, the inflation-adjusted cost of natural disasters has increased significantly. The 2000s saw the biggest jump, with costs rising by 85% compared to the 1990s. Tropical cyclones also accounted for over two-thirds of costs, with Hurricane Katrina alone costing $208 billion. Ever since, tropical cyclones have accounted for the bulk of losses. In the 2010s, total losses reached $1 trillion. And, in the 2020s, costs have nearly reached this same milestone despite there still being more than three years left in the decade. Hurricane Ian in September 2022 has been the most costly disaster of the decade so far, causing $123 billion in damage. In fact, Ian ranks as one of the most powerful U.S. hurricanes since 1900. Wildfires have also been a significant contributor to costs, amounting to over $100 billion in losses so far in the 2020s. The Frequency of Climate-Driven Natural Disasters On top of rising costs, climate disasters are also becoming more frequent. While there were just 33 billion-dollar disasters in the 1980s, that number has steadily climbed.  So far, the 2020s have set a record with 143 billion-dollar natural disasters that were climate driven. What It Means for Assessing Climate Risk As climate events become more frequent and costly, past losses are an increasingly irrelevant predictor of risk for companies and insurers. 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Where Workers Outnumber Jobs in America 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 has the toughest job market in America, with 184 workers for every 100 job openings. Several Plains states, including North Dakota and South Dakota, still have more job openings than available workers. The gap between states has become so large that where you live can dramatically affect how difficult it is to find work. Finding a job in California is a very different experience from finding one in North Dakota. In some states, workers far outnumber available positions, creating intense competition for every opening. In others, employers are still struggling to find enough people to hire. Using data from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Bureau of Labor Statistics, this map shows how many workers are available for every 100 job openings in each state as of January 2026. The results reveal one of the sharpest geographic divides in the U.S. labor market, with California reporting 184 workers per 100 openings while North Dakota has just 54. Ranked: Where Workers Outnumber Jobs in 2026 The following table shows the states with the highest labor surpluses and shortages in 2026: StateWorkers per 100 Job OpeningsJan 2026Total Labor Surplus or Shortage California184494,000 Washington16983,000 Nevada15431,000 New Jersey15288,000 Oregon14938,000 Illinois146100,000 Massachusetts14457,000 Arizona14049,000 New Mexico13411,000 Connecticut12819,000 Delaware1276,000 New York12593,000 Michigan12347,000 Florida11772,000 Rhode Island1174,000 Pennsylvania11639,000 Colorado11516,000 South Carolina11517,000 Texas11485,000 Alaska1112,000 Maryland10911,000 Kentucky1032,000 Utah1032,000 New Hampshire1010 Arkansas98-1,000 Louisiana95-5,000 Indiana94-8,000 Minnesota93-11,000 Wyoming93-1,000 Montana92-2,000 Ohio92-23,000 Iowa91-6,000 Missouri91-13,000 Kansas90-7,000 Tennessee89-15,000 North Carolina88-28,000 Wisconsin87-16,000 Maine84-5,000 Nebraska84-6,000 Vermont84-2,000 District of Columbia82-6,000 West Virginia82-8,000 Idaho79-10,000 Virginia79-45,000 Mississippi77-14,000 Oklahoma77-23,000 Hawaii73-6,000 Georgia70-82,000 Alabama65-34,000 South Dakota55-9,000 North Dakota54-10,000 Why America’s Most Educated States Have Tough Job Markets Some of America’s most educated states also have some of the most competitive job markets. California, Washington, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York attract large numbers of highly skilled workers, creating intense competition for white-collar roles. California alone has 184 workers for every 100 job openings, a labor surplus of nearly 500,000 people. The challenge has grown as hiring has slowed across technology, finance, and professional services. Tech firms have announced more than 84,000 job cuts this year, adding even more competition to already crowded labor markets. Recent graduates have also felt the slowdown. According to the New York Fed, 42% of new grads are underemployed, underscoring how tougher white-collar hiring conditions are affecting younger workers entering the labor force. Job Openings Have Fallen by Millions Since 2022 America’s job market remains historically healthy, but it is far less favorable to workers than it was during the post-pandemic hiring boom. Job openings have fallen from 12.2 million in 2022 to 7.6 million today, reducing opportunities across many industries and increasing competition for available roles. The slowdown extends beyond openings. Employers are also hiring at one of the slowest rates of the past decade, outside of April 2020, reducing opportunities for workers looking to change jobs or return to work. The result is a labor market that remains healthy by historical standards, but feels far less dynamic than it did just a few years ago. Why Employers Still Can’t Find Workers in the Plains and South The picture looks very different across much of the Plains and parts of the South. North Dakota and South Dakota remain among the few states where there are roughly twice as many job openings as available workers. They also have some of the lowest unemployment rates in the country. Unlike many coastal labor markets, the challenge is not a lack of jobs. Employers across industries such as energy, agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare continue to report difficulty finding workers. Slower population growth, outmigration of younger residents, and an aging workforce have limited labor supply, leaving employers competing for workers rather than workers competing for jobs. Similar shortages persist across parts of the South. In Alabama, nearly three in 10 small businesses reported being unable to fill open positions in May, citing a lack of qualified applicants. Geography Matters More Than Ever For many workers, location may now be one of the biggest factors shaping job prospects. States with large labor surpluses tend to see heavier competition for openings, while states with worker shortages often offer employers a much smaller hiring pool. The result is that two people with similar skills can face very different job markets depending on where they live. 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Use This Visualization America’s Biggest Companies Are Bigger Than Entire Regions See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways NVIDIA is worth $5.4 trillion, making it larger than Europe’s 10 biggest companies combined. The Americas account for eight of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, led by a cluster of technology and AI giants. Saudi Aramco’s $1.8 trillion valuation is greater than the combined value of the other nine companies in the Middle East ranking. The world’s corporate landscape has become increasingly concentrated in a handful of U.S. mega-cap companies. This visualization ranks the 10 largest publicly traded companies across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East using market capitalization data from CompaniesMarketCap as of June 2026. The scale of America’s largest firms is difficult to overstate. NVIDIA alone is worth $5.4 trillion, exceeding the combined value of Europe’s 10 largest companies. Together, the top 10 companies in the Americas are worth $28.1 trillion, more than the combined value of the top 10 companies in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. America’s Tech Giants Tower Over Other Regions Here’s the full breakdown, showing the top 10 countries from each region: RankCompanyRegionCountryMarket Cap 1NVIDIAAmericas United States$5.4T 2Alphabet (Google)Americas United States$4.5T 3AppleAmericas United States$4.5T 4MicrosoftAmericas United States$3.4T 5AmazonAmericas United States$2.8T 6TSMCAsia-Pacific Taiwan$2.3T 7BroadcomAmericas United States$2.2T 8Saudi AramcoMiddle East Saudi Arabia$1.8T 9TeslaAmericas United States$1.6T 10Meta PlatformsAmericas United States$1.5T 11SamsungAsia-Pacific South Korea$1.5T 12Micron TechnologyAmericas United States$1.2T 13SK HynixAsia-Pacific South Korea$1.1T 14Berkshire HathawayAmericas United States$1.0T 15ASMLEurope Netherlands$628B 16TencentAsia-Pacific China$499B 17China Construction BankAsia-Pacific China$390B 18Agricultural Bank of ChinaAsia-Pacific China$336B 19RocheEurope Switzerland$328B 20HSBCEurope United Kingdom$320B 21SoftBank GroupAsia-Pacific Japan$305B 22ICBCAsia-Pacific China$302B 23AlibabaAsia-Pacific China$301B 24CATLAsia-Pacific China$287B 25AstraZenecaEurope United Kingdom$279B 26NovartisEurope Switzerland$278B 27LVMHEurope France$270B 28NestléEurope Switzerland$255B 29SiemensEurope Germany$242B 30ShellEurope United Kingdom$237B 31L’OréalEurope France$236B 32IHCMiddle East UAE$233B 33Al Rajhi BankMiddle East Saudi Arabia$107B 34TAQAMiddle East UAE$72B 35ADNOC GasMiddle East UAE$70B 36Ma’adenMiddle East Saudi Arabia$65B 37Saudi National BankMiddle East Saudi Arabia$62B 38Saudi Telecom (STC)Middle East Saudi Arabia$58B 39First Abu Dhabi BankMiddle East UAE$49B 40Emirates NBDMiddle East UAE$47B The U.S. top 10 all fall within the first 14 shown. Europe’s Largest Firms Are More Diversified Europe’s largest company is ASML, valued at $628 billion. The Dutch firm is the world’s sole maker of extreme ultraviolet lithography machines, which are critical for producing the most advanced semiconductors. Beyond ASML, Europe’s top 10 includes pharmaceutical firms such as Roche, AstraZeneca, and Novartis, along with luxury giant LVMH and consumer staples leader Nestlé. This mix shows Europe’s strength in established global industries, while also highlighting the region’s smaller scale compared with U.S. mega-cap technology companies. Asia-Pacific Is Anchored by Semiconductors TSMC is the only Asia-Pacific company ranked among the world’s six most valuable firms. Combined with Samsung and SK Hynix, the region’s semiconductor leaders account for nearly $4.9 trillion in market value, underscoring the industry’s growing importance to the global economy. China also has a strong presence in the ranking, with companies such as Tencent, Alibaba, CATL, and several major banks. Overall, the region’s top 10 are worth $7.3 trillion. Saudi Aramco Dominates the Middle East Saudi Aramco is by far the Middle East’s largest company, with a market capitalization of $1.8 trillion. Its valuation is more than double the other nine companies in the regional top 10 combined. The rest of the list is led by banks, utilities, energy firms, and telecom companies from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. While the region is working to diversify beyond oil, Aramco’s scale shows that energy remains central to Middle Eastern capital markets. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: America’s Most Reliable Companies on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization The Boom, Bust, and Rebound of Battery Material Prices 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 Lithium prices surged more than 8x during the EV boom before collapsing as new supply entered the market. Most major battery minerals fell sharply between 2023 and 2025, erasing much of their earlier gains. Prices are moving higher again in 2026 as supply disruptions raise costs across the battery supply chain. Battery material prices have experienced one of the most dramatic boom-and-bust cycles of the energy transition. As EV demand surged after 2020, prices for lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite climbed rapidly as manufacturers raced to secure supply. By 2024, much of that rally had reversed as new production entered the market and demand growth cooled. This visualization tracks battery material prices from 2019 to 2026 using data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, highlighting how supply shortages, inventory cycles, and geopolitical disruptions continue to shape the cost of building batteries. The 2021–2023 Battery Materials Boom The rally in battery materials was one of the defining commodity stories of the EV boom. As automakers committed billions of dollars to electrification, battery manufacturers rushed to lock in supplies of lithium, nickel, cobalt, and graphite, pushing prices sharply higher across the supply chain. Lithium was at the center of this boom, with Benchmark’s lithium carbonate price in China reaching $81,375 per tonne by December 2022. Nickel, cobalt, and natural graphite also saw major gains during this period. In many cases, buyers were not just responding to current demand, but also trying to protect themselves against future shortages. Year (January price/tonne)CobaltLithiumNatural GraphiteNickel 2019$29,250$13,500$795$24,705 2020$22,570$8,625$550$24,500 2021$33,800$8,250$550$32,000 2022$65,208$30,000$665$37,500 2023$21,545$66,500$813$35,250 2024$15,322$16,500$538$26,100 2025$13,007$10,100$435$25,965 2026$57,320$13,750$412$32,800 The surge also triggered a classic commodity cycle. Higher prices encouraged buyers to secure material before costs rose further, while miners and refiners responded by expanding production capacity. Those supply additions would eventually help drive prices back down. Why Prices Fell by 2024 By 2024, many of the earlier price gains had been erased. Battery manufacturers slowed production, delayed purchases, and worked through inventories built up during the boom. At the same time, EV sales growth began to moderate in some markets, especially as economic headwinds affected consumer demand. Weak downstream demand also weighed on cobalt- and nickel-containing batteries, putting pressure on those mineral prices. Graphite markets also shifted. Improvements in synthetic graphite production helped reduce the premium between synthetic and natural graphite, while overcapacity in China allowed synthetic graphite to remain competitively priced. Prices Are Rising Again in 2026 In 2026, battery material prices are once again moving higher. Benchmark points to supply disruptions, including conflict in the Middle East, which has tightened sulphuric acid supply and increased costs across the battery supply chain. Sulphur and sulphuric acid are critical inputs in battery mineral processing. Benchmark estimates that up to 59% of global lithium supply is exposed to disruptions in these markets. Higher acid prices can raise the cost base for lithium, nickel, copper, manganese, phosphoric acid, and rare earth refiners. In some cases, limited physical availability of sulphur has already led refiners to cut production. A Volatile Market for the Energy Transition The battery materials market remains highly sensitive to shifts in demand, supply, inventories, and geopolitics. When EV growth accelerates faster than mining and refining capacity can respond, prices can rise quickly. But when buyers overstock or new supply comes online, prices can fall just as sharply. This volatility creates challenges for automakers, battery producers, miners, and investors trying to plan long-term supply chains. For consumers, battery material prices ultimately influence the cost of EVs, grid-scale storage systems, and many electronic devices. While falling mineral prices helped ease cost pressures in recent years, the renewed rebound in 2026 highlights how vulnerable the battery supply chain remains to disruptions and geopolitical shocks. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Visualizing China’s Battery Recycling Dominance on Voronoi.

Published 3 hours ago on June 8, 2026 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo View the full-size version of this graphic The Biggest Summer Blockbusters Since 2010 Summer has long been Hollywood’s most lucrative season. But a look at the highest grossing summer movies from 2010 to 2026 reveals a striking trend: only one original film topped the summer box office over the entire period. In this graphic, created in partnership with Terzo, we rank the biggest summer blockbusters by North American box office revenue. It’s part of our Markets in a Minute series, which delivers quick economic insights. Ranking the Highest Grossing Summer Movies The most successful summer release was Top Gun: Maverick, which generated $719 million at the North American box office in 2022. Released 36 years after the original film, Maverick proved that nostalgia remains one of Hollywood’s most powerful draws. Its success underscores a broader trend: nearly all of the highest grossing summer movies since 2010 have been tied to an existing franchise, remake, or adaptation. Year#1 MovieSummer Gross SalesCategory 2026The Devil Wears Prada 2*$203MSequel 2025Lilo & Stitch$424MRemake 2024Inside Out 2$653MSequel 2023Barbie$636MIP adaptation 2022Top Gun: Maverick$719MSequel 2021Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings$225MFranchise 2020Tenet$59MOriginal 2019The Lion King$544MRemake 2018Incredibles 2$609MSequel 2017Wonder Woman$413MFranchise 2016Finding Dory$486MSequel 2015Jurassic World$652MFranchise 2014Guardians of the Galaxy$333MFranchise 2013Iron Man 3$409MSequel 2012The Avengers$623MFranchise 2011Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2$381MSequel 2010Toy Story 3$415MSequel * Data is as of June 1, 2026. Source: Box Office Mojo. Reflects releases and gross sales in the summer, which is defined at the first Friday in May through Labor Day Weekend. Data reflects North American Revenue. 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Use This Visualization Ranked: The Biggest Sources of Foreign Investment 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. was the world’s largest source of foreign direct investment in 2024, with $266 billion in outflows. Just six sources, including Hong Kong, accounted for over half of global FDI outflows. Luxembourg, Hong Kong, and the British Virgin Islands rank highly because they often act as conduits for global investment. Foreign direct investment, or FDI, shows where companies and investors are putting money to work outside their home markets. This graphic ranks the world’s largest sources of FDI outflows in 2024, using data from the latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD). In total, more than $1.7 trillion was invested abroad in 2024, with developed economies accounting for $1.1 trillion of that total. The Six Sources Behind Half of Global FDI Over half of all global FDI, or roughly $915 billion in outflows, came from just six sources: Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States. The U.S. led with over $266 billion in FDI outflows, followed by Japan ($204 billion), China ($163 billion), Luxembourg ($109 billion), Hong Kong ($87 billion), and Canada ($86 billion). This data table ranks the world’s largest FDI sources in 2024. RankCountryFDI outflows in 2024 ($M) 1 U.S.266,367 2 Japan204,380 3 China162,780 4 Luxembourg108,598 5 Hong Kong87,247 6 Canada86,044 7 British Virgin Islands59,451 8 Singapore55,257 9 Netherlands54,730 10 Spain49,235 11 South Korea48,589 12 France40,950 13 Germany38,525 14 Italy37,040 15 Taiwan31,979 16 Sweden27,369 17 Cayman Islands27,237 18 United Kingdom25,297 19 Ireland24,932 20 India23,782 21 UAE23,399 22 Saudi Arabia22,046 23 Australia14,069 24 Denmark13,266 25 Austria12,588 26 Brazil12,427 27 Russia11,691 28 Israel10,478 29 Kuwait10,317 30 Indonesia9,703 31 Czechia8,317 32 Thailand8,151 33 Portugal7,821 34 Malaysia7,399 35 Türkiye5,939 36 Mexico5,736 37 Finland5,415 38 Hungary4,826 39 Colombia4,611 40 Belgium2,935 41 Philippines2,880 42 Argentina2,690 43 Greece2,618 44 Venezuela2,603 45 Norway2,514 46 Croatia2,510 47 Chile2,431 48 Poland2,166 49 Qatar1,563 50 Macau1,430 51 Kenya1,310 52 Papua New Guinea1,236 53 Oman1,045 54 The Bahamas813 55 Slovenia752 56 Azerbaijan742 57 Estonia741 58 Morocco694 59 Guatemala692 60 Serbia656 61 Uruguay643 62 Bulgaria639 63 Slovakia576 64 Côte d'Ivoire563 65 Egypt508 66 Panama457 67 Iraq439 68 Georgia428 69 Lebanon391 70 Honduras374 71 Bahrain275 72 Peru263 73 Albania261 74 Switzerland251 75 Bolivia233 76 DRC198 77 North Macedonia181 78 Cambodia172 79 Equatorial Guinea154 80 Pakistan153 81 Latvia145 82 Belarus133 83 Zimbabwe131 84 Madagascar125 85 Iceland121 86 Sri Lanka110 87 Tajikistan101 88 Moldova100 89 Ghana97.7 90 Liberia89.8 91 Iran89.4 92 Aruba87.7 93 Nicaragua73.8 94 Montenegro67.8 95 Bosnia and Herzegovina65.9 96 Paraguay64.8 97 Armenia63.0 98 Eswatini62.4 99 Benin60.3 100 Mongolia55.5 101 Jordan54.1 102 Algeria53.5 103 Solomon Islands52.9 104 Malawi48.3 105 Senegal48.1 106 Costa Rica46.6 107 Seychelles46.1 108 New Caledonia45.9 109 Tunisia45.7 110 Trinidad and Tobago43.2 111 Namibia40.8 112 Romania39.2 113 Mauritius38.3 114 Uzbekistan36.7 115 Mali35.4 116 Bermuda33.8 117 Angola33.1 118 Antigua and Barbuda29.8 119 Fiji25.6 120 Congo25.4 121 Cabo Verde20.2 122 Viet Nam20.0 123 Kyrgyzstan20.0 124 Barbados18.6 125 Niger12.2 126 French Polynesia11.3 127 Anguilla11.1 128 Rwanda9.9 129 Burundi8.5 130 Curaçao8.1 131 Bangladesh7.2 132 Nauru6.2 133 Guyana5.7 134 Cameroon5.6 135 Grenada4.9 136 Saint Kitts and Nevis4.8 137 Sint Maarten4.7 138 Timor-Leste4.5 139 Mauritania3.9 140 El Salvador3.6 141 Botswana3.0 142 Vanuatu2.8 143 Burkina Faso2.7 144 Belize2.6 145 Samoa2.0 146 São Tomé and Principe1.8 147 Tonga1.3 148 Dominica0.8 149 Uganda0.4 150 Guinea-Bissau0.4 151 Cook Islands0.2 152 Kiribati0.1 As the world’s largest economy, the U.S. has long been both the prime source and destination of global FDI flows. The total U.S. direct investment position abroad topped $6.8 trillion in 2024, with the United Kingdom serving as the main destination for American overseas investment. However, U.S. FDI outflows fell by more than 25% from 2023. At the same time, over half of greenfield investments by American companies in 2024 were made domestically rather than overseas. FDI Conduits in the Global Economy Hong Kong’s high position in global FDI outflows reflects the tendency of many firms to redirect FDI through the special administrative region. Luxembourg, the top FDI source in Europe, is another example of this trend, as are the British Virgin Islands ($59 billion), the Cayman Islands ($27 billion), and even, to some extent, the Netherlands ($55 billion). Companies often route investments through these jurisdictions for tax, regulatory, or corporate structuring reasons. The popularity of these tax havens has led to growing analysis of FDI by “ultimate beneficial owner” or “ultimate investor country” standards, by which investments are tracked to the location of their parent firm rather than an offshore subsidiary. The Investor Continents and the Investee Continents Orthodox theories of FDI suggest that countries organically move from being recipients or destinations of FDI to eventual sources. This process traditionally occurs alongside development. For example, a resource-rich developing country may see high FDI inflows but fewer outflows, as foreign companies seek resources while domestic companies lack global competitiveness. This can be seen in cases as diverse as Bolivia and Mozambique, which combined registered just $189 million in 2024 outflows. Meanwhile, as a country’s economy develops and expands, businesses begin to invest more abroad, either for production or market-seeking purposes. This scalability has led to the emergence of major FDI sources such as South Korea and Spain, both at $49 billion. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Best Emerging Markets to Invest In, According to fDi Intelligence on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Ranked: The Jobs Americans Quit Most—and Least See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways: Workers in accommodation and food services quit at a 4.3% rate in March 2026, more than double the U.S. average. Government jobs had the lowest quit rates at 0.6-0.8%, highlighting the staying power of pensions, benefits, and job security. Industries with lower pay, variable schedules, or higher turnover tended to see the most worker churn. Why do some jobs keep workers for decades while others struggle to retain employees? The answer often comes down to a combination of pay, benefits, scheduling stability, career advancement, and job security. These factors vary dramatically across sectors, creating large differences in worker turnover. Using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this graphic ranks industries by quit rate in March 2026. Because quits are voluntary, the measure offers a useful snapshot of where workers are most willing—and least willing—to walk away. Why Are Quit Rates So High in Food and Accommodation? Accommodation and food services posted a 4.3% quit rate in March 2026, the highest of any major industry. This reflects long-running structural challenges in the sector, including low base wages, tip volatility, irregular schedules, and physically demanding work. The data table below provides an overview of the quit rates of different industries in America: RankIndustryQuit Rate (%) 1 Accommodation and food services4.3% 2 Retail trade3.1% 3 Other services2.7% 4 Transportation, warehousing, and utilities2.3% 5 Arts, entertainment, and recreation2.2% 6 Mining and logging2.1% 7 Real estate and rental and leasing2.0% 8 Professional and business services2.0% 9 Health care and social assistance1.9% 10 Nondurable goods manufacturing1.9% 11 Construction1.7% 12 Private educational services1.3% 13 Finance and insurance1.2% 14 Wholesale trade1.2% 15 Information1.1% 16 Durable goods manufacturing1.0% 17 State and local government0.8% 18 Federal government0.6% Retail trade also ranked high, at 3.1%. Like food services, retail often has lower barriers to entry and more part-time roles, which can make switching jobs easier when workers find better pay, hours, or working conditions elsewhere. Government Jobs Have the Lowest Quit Rates Government had the lowest quit rate in the dataset at 0.6% for federal government employees, and 0.8% for state and local government. Civil service protections, pensions, strong benefits, and predictable scheduling all make these roles harder to leave. Public-sector pay is also tilted toward benefits in a way the private sector rarely matches (38.3% of total compensation versus 29.9% according to the BLS) and much of that value, especially pensions, is earned by staying. The result is a workforce with real financial reasons not to leave. This helps explain why public-sector turnover often looks very different from the private sector, where compensation, flexibility, and workplace culture can shift more quickly. Along with government jobs, relatively higher-paying industries like the information industry (1.1% quit rate) along with finance and insurance (1.2%) also have relatively low quit rates, also thanks to their higher salaries, stronger benefits, and more predictable schedules. The Great Resignation of 2022 In 2022, around 50.5 million Americans quit their jobs, setting a record and surpassing the previous high from 2021, according to CNBC’s analysis of federal JOLTS data. The surge was driven by a tight labor market, higher wage offers, and workers reassessing priorities after the pandemic, resulting in an overall quit rate which peaked at 3.0%. As of March 2026, the all-industry quit rate has cooled to 2.0%, and incentives for changing jobs had dimmed. With fewer openings and a narrower pay premium for job switchers, many workers appear less willing to take the leap. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about how U.S. workers have changed jobs over time, check out Americans and Their Changing Jobs Over the Last 20 Years on the Voronoi app.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Which States Grew Fastest Since 2021 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 Texas posted the strongest economic growth of any state, expanding 19.5% in real terms since 2021. California grew just 7.5%, trailing the national average despite leading the AI boom. Economic growth varied dramatically across the country, with Texas expanding more than 12 times faster than Washington, D.C. The post-pandemic economy reshaped America’s growth map. While Texas and Florida surged ahead, many states struggled to keep pace with the national average. Even California, the country’s largest state economy and the epicenter of the AI boom, grew more slowly than America as a whole. The map above shows cumulative real GDP growth by state between 2021 and 2025 based on data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, revealing where economic momentum has been strongest over the last several years. The States Leading America’s Growth Boom Texas was the fastest-growing state economy over the period. Its real GDP expanded by nearly 20% between 2021 and 2025, adding roughly $372 billion in output. That increase alone was almost as large as the combined gains of California and New York, highlighting the state’s growing role in the U.S. economy. RankState or DistrictReal GDP Growth (2021-2025) 1Texas19.5% 2New Mexico19.1% 3Florida18.9% 4South Carolina16.7% 5Montana16.1% 6Delaware16.1% 7Nevada15.5% 8Arizona15.0% 9Washington14.6% 10Idaho14.2% 11Utah14.0% 12North Carolina13.9% 13Colorado12.8% 14Tennessee11.9% 15Alabama11.4% 16Hawaii11.4% 17Nebraska11.1% 18Alaska11.1% 19North Dakota10.8% 20Georgia10.4% 21Virginia10.3% 22Vermont9.9% 23Maine9.6% 24Oklahoma9.5% 25Arkansas9.4% 26Indiana9.2% 27West Virginia9.1% 28New Jersey9.0% 29Kansas8.7% 30Kentucky8.2% 31New York8.2% 32Connecticut8.2% 33Mississippi8.0% 34Missouri8.0% 35Massachusetts7.8% 36Michigan7.6% 37Wyoming7.6% 38California7.5% 39Wisconsin7.4% 40Minnesota7.4% 41New Hampshire7.3% 42Louisiana7.2% 43Maryland7.1% 44Pennsylvania6.9% 45Illinois6.6% 46Ohio6.2% 47Oregon6.0% 48Rhode Island5.8% 49South Dakota4.5% 50Iowa3.1% 51District of Columbia1.6% -- United States10.8% New Mexico followed closely at 19.1%, while Florida ranked third at 18.9%. Many other Sun Belt states also posted strong gains, including South Carolina, Nevada, Arizona, and Utah. Overall, only 18 states grew faster than the national average of 10.8%. A clear geographic pattern emerges from the rankings. Many of the fastest-growing states were located in the South and Mountain West, while much of the Northeast and Midwest expanded more slowly. Business investment, population growth, and energy production helped drive many of the top-performing states. Why the Sun Belt Dominated Many of the strongest-performing states shared similar advantages. Texas and New Mexico benefited from expanding energy production, while Florida, Arizona, and the Carolinas continued attracting residents and businesses from higher-cost states. As people move in, demand rises for housing, healthcare, retail, and infrastructure, creating a powerful economic multiplier. Overall, Texas added over 2.5 million residents between 2020 and 2025, while Florida added more than 1.9 million. North Carolina gained more than 750,000 residents, the third-largest increase in the country, supported by relatively affordable housing and a diverse economic base. The shift began before COVID, but the pandemic accelerated it. Remote work allowed more Americans to relocate, while companies increasingly expanded into lower-cost markets with faster-growing labor forces. As a result, many Sun Belt states entered the second half of the decade with stronger economic momentum than much of the Northeast and Midwest. California’s Surprising Position California’s position stands out in the rankings. Despite being America’s largest state economy and home to many of the world’s most valuable technology companies, California’s economy grew just 7.5% between 2021 and 2025, well below the national average. That result is notable given California’s outsized role in artificial intelligence, venture capital, and software development. The state remains an economic powerhouse, but its growth rate lagged behind many faster-growing states in the South and Mountain West. California’s ranking highlights an important distinction: the largest economies are not always the fastest-growing. While California remains America’s biggest state economy and a global technology hub, mature economies often grow more slowly than states benefiting from rapid population gains and new business investment. The States That Fell Furthest Behind Not every state shared in the post-pandemic boom. Iowa’s economy expanded just 3.1%, while South Dakota grew 4.5%. Rhode Island, Oregon, Ohio, and Illinois also posted below-average gains. The slowest growth was recorded in Washington, D.C., where real GDP increased only 1.6% between 2021 and 2025. The contrast with the fastest-growing states was dramatic. Texas grew more than 12 times faster than Washington, D.C. over the same period, underscoring how uneven America’s economic expansion has been across regions. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic showing where Americans keep the most income after bills.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Where Canadian Travel to America Is Falling 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 Canadian visits fell by more than 55% in major destinations including Orlando, Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. Florida accounts for 10 of the 25 largest declines in Canadian visitors. Canadian travel to the U.S. recorded its steepest non-pandemic drop in decades as political tensions and a weaker Canadian dollar weighed on demand. Canadians are pulling back from travel to the United States at a historic pace. The map above shows the U.S. metros experiencing the largest declines in Canadian visitors, based on mobile location data compiled by the University of Toronto’s School of Cities. Some of America’s best-known destinations, including Orlando, Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and San Francisco, have all seen Canadian visits fall by more than 55%. The trend comes amid rising trade tensions, political friction, and a weaker Canadian dollar, making U.S. travel less attractive for many Canadians. Ranked: The Top 25 Hardest-Hit U.S. Metros The following table shows where Canadian travel declined the most between April 2024 to March 2025 and April 2025 to March 2026. RankMetroStateAnnual % Decline in Canadian Visits Mar 2026 1Myrtle BeachSC-65.4% 2YumaAZ-62.3% 3Panama CityFL-60.3% 4BrownsvilleTX-58.5% 5OrlandoFL-58.2% 6Cape CoralFL-58.2% 7MiamiFL-58.1% 8NaplesFL-57.4% 9San FranciscoCA-56.9% 10North PortFL-56.3% 11Palm BayFL-55.9% 12ProvidenceRI-55.6% 13New YorkNY-55.5% 14Las VegasNV-55.5% 15FlintMI-55.3% 16DeltonaFL-55.1% 17AlbanyNY-54.9% 18Port St. LucieFL-54.6% 19Barnstable TownMA-54.4% 20Ann ArborMI-53.9% 21AnchorageAK-53.5% 22Urban HonoluluHI-53.3% 23Grand RapidsMI-53.2% 24TampaFL-53.2% 25San DiegoCA-53.0% America’s Biggest Tourism Brands Are Being Hit The decline is not limited to smaller border markets or seasonal destinations. Some of the biggest names in American tourism appear throughout the ranking, including Orlando, Miami, New York, Las Vegas, and San Francisco. That makes the trend especially notable. These destinations have historically attracted millions of Canadian visitors annually and rank among the most recognizable travel brands in North America. Why Are Canadians Visiting Less? The decline appears to be driven by a combination of politics and economics. Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada have intensified, while President Trump’s comments about Canada becoming the 51st state drew widespread attention north of the border. At the same time, the weaker Canadian dollar has raised the cost of U.S. vacations, reducing the purchasing power of Canadian travelers. Together, those forces appear to be reshaping travel behavior. According to Statistics Canada, 2025 saw the largest annual drop in Canadian travel to the U.S. outside the pandemic. The slowdown carries real economic consequences. Before the recent pullback, Canadian visitors contributed roughly $20 billion annually to the U.S. economy and supported about 140,000 jobs. Last year alone, international visitor spending in the United States fell by $8.5 billion, with fewer Canadian travelers helping drive the decline. Florida Is Ground Zero No state appears more exposed than Florida. Ten of the 25 largest declines occurred in Florida metros, including Orlando, Miami, Naples, Tampa, and Cape Coral. The concentration is no coincidence. Florida has long been one of the most popular destinations for Canadian snowbirds, retirees, and winter vacationers. Typically, Canadians account for up to one-third of the state’s international visitors, with more than three million trips annually. Florida is also a major destination for Canadian property buyers, particularly seasonal residents from Ontario and Quebec. That relationship may also be weakening. Recent survey data suggests 54% of Canadian owners of U.S. property are considering selling within the next year, highlighting how travel patterns and real estate demand can move together. Why It Matters Canadian travelers represent America’s largest source of international visitors, making their pullback unusually significant. Unlike many overseas tourists, Canadians often visit repeatedly, stay for extended periods, and spend across hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues. That means even modest declines can have an outsized impact on local economies. A drop of more than 50% in visitor volumes, as seen across many metros in this ranking, could leave a noticeable gap in tourism spending. The metros at the top of the ranking are not just losing visitors. They are losing one of their most reliable sources of international tourism revenue. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on America’s largest trading partner by state.

Ranked: The Biggest U.S. Cities (1790-2025) See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways New York has been the largest city in the United States for over two centuries. Los Angeles first surpassed Chicago in population in 1984. Southern and Western cities have increasingly outgrown their Northeastern counterparts in recent decades. As the United States has grown into a global superpower with the world’s third-largest population, its economic center of gravity has shifted to the west and south. This interactive graphic ranks the 15 largest American cities from 1790 to 2025 using the most recent available data (2026) from the U.S. Census Bureau. In 1790, all but two of the new country’s largest cities were located in the Northeast. In contrast, as of 2025 only two northeastern cities, New York and Philadelphia, remained in the upper echelon of American cities. New York City Has Been America’s Largest for 200+ Years Despite never becoming the U.S. capital, New York has been the most populous American city for over 200 years. The major port city and metropolis, which was first founded as the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in the colonial era, is the largest municipal economy in the world. In 1790, only about 33,000 people lived in New York, while by 2025 this figure has grown to reach 8.6 million inhabitants across the five boroughs. The table below lists the 15 most populous American cities from 1790-2025. Rank1790190019502025 1New YorkNew YorkNew YorkNew York 2PhiladelphiaChicagoChicagoLos Angeles 3BostonPhiladelphiaPhiladelphiaChicago 4CharlestonSt. LouisLos AngelesHouston 5BaltimoreBostonDetroitPhoenix 6Northern LibertiesBaltimoreBaltimorePhiladelphia 7SalemClevelandClevelandSan Antonio 8NewportBuffaloSt. LouisSan Diego 9ProvidenceSan FranciscoD.C.Dallas 10MarbleheadCincinnatiBostonFort Worth 11SouthwarkPittsburghSan FranciscoJacksonville 12GloucesterNew OrleansPittsburghAustin 13NewburyportDetroitMilwaukeeSan Jose 14PortsmouthMilwaukeeHoustonCharlotte 15NantucketD.C.BuffaloColumbus Despite doomsayers’ predictions throughout the 1970s and early 2020s, New York has never lost its allure as the most important American city and a world capital for finance, entrepreneurship, and the arts. In 1898, the city consolidated by absorbing nearby Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, having previously integrated The Bronx. Newspapers at the time warned that failure to consolidate could see a then-ascendant Chicago eventually surpass New York in population. Today, New York not only contains the densest part of the entire country, in the form of Manhattan, but the city’s total population is roughly comparable to the combined population of the next three largest cities: Los Angeles (3.87 million), Chicago (2.73 million), and Houston (2.39 million). The Decline of Northern U.S. Cities New York may not have declined in recent decades, but some of its peers cannot quite say the same. Historically powerful and central cities like Baltimore, Chicago, and Philadelphia have all seen population declines in recent years. The case of Baltimore is particularly dramatic: in 1830, the city was the nation’s second-largest, while by 2025 it had fallen out of the national top-15 ranking. Former industrial and manufacturing hubs like these have faced massive demographic shifts and fiscal crises in recent decades. They have also been marked in most cases by rising crime and poverty rates, especially as wealthier residents have left for other cities. Chicago, which spent much of the late 19th and early 20th centuries as America’s “Second City,” was surpassed in population by Los Angeles for the first time in 1984. Rise of the South and the West L.A.’s ascent in population rankings isn’t unique to the City of Angels. The last few decades has seen a steady increase in population throughout the West Coast and American South. Today, these two regions house over two-thirds of the nation’s 15 most populous cities. The data table below shows the latest population figures by the U.S. Census Bureau for 2025 of the top 15 cities: RankCityPopulation in 2025 1New York8,596,825 2Los Angeles3,872,710 3Chicago2,726,332 4Houston2,385,800 5Phoenix1,662,324 6Philadelphia1,572,735 7San Antonio1,534,063 8San Diego1,400,232 9Dallas1,331,299 10Jacksonville1,009,370 11Fort Worth1,008,605 12Austin998,607 13San Jose987,831 14Charlotte944,053 15Columbus930,700 Population growth in California came first, with booms in cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco throughout the 1900s. More recently, Texas is a center of population growth, with Houston soaring in growth after the 1950s and eventually being joined by Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, and San Antonio near the turn of the century. In sum, the center of gravity of the U.S. has shifted over the centuries, away from the Northeast and Midwest towards more southern cities in what is now known as the Sun Belt. This population shift has implications for not only elections and the national economy, but for the changing nature of American culture. Learn More on the Voronoi App Does New York’s high population cause its own issues? Find out with New York City named America’s worst city for traffic on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Most World Cup Titles 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 Only eight countries have ever won the FIFA World Cup despite 23 tournaments being held since 1930. Brazil leads all nations with five titles, ahead of Germany and Italy with four each. The 2026 World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, giving more countries than ever a chance to join the winners’ club. Winning the FIFA World Cup is one of the rarest achievements in sports history. Despite nearly a century of competition and 23 tournaments, only eight nations have ever lifted soccer’s most coveted trophy. This graphic ranks the most successful countries in World Cup history using data from tournament organizer FIFA. Brazil sits alone at the top with five championships, while Germany and Italy are tied for second with four titles each. The 2026 World Cup will expand to a record 48 teams, but history shows how difficult it is to join this exclusive club. Brazil Atop the World Cup Throne No country has won the World Cup more times than Brazil, which captured the tournament in 1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, and 2002. Soccer, the so-called “Beautiful Game,” is an integral part of Brazilian culture owing in part to iconic players such as Pelé, who remains the only player to have won three World Cup tournaments. The following data table lists World Cup teams by their number of trophies and years of victory. TeamNumber of World Cup TrophiesYears Won Brazil51958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 Germany41954, 1974, 1990, 2014 Italy41934, 1938, 1982, 2006 Argentina31978, 1986, 2022 France21998, 2018 Uruguay21930, 1950 England11966 Spain12010 One of the most remarkable aspects of World Cup history is how concentrated success has been. While dozens of nations have qualified for the tournament and many have reached the knockout stage, only eight countries have ever won the title. Every champion has come from either Europe or South America. Following Brazil, there is a tie for runner-up between Germany and Italy, each of which have won four tournaments. Germany previously won in 1954, 1974, and 1990 as West Germany before claiming its most recent victory in 2014. Italy, meanwhile, earned back-to-back wins in the 1930s before winning again in 1982 and 2006. The famed Southern European team has failed to qualify for the three most recent World Cups in 2018, 2022, and 2026. Argentina’s Star Power Beyond Brazil and Pelé, the team with the most famed players has most likely been Argentina, which enters the 2026 World Cup seeking to defend its title. Argentina has won three World Cup titles, capturing the trophy in 1978, 1986, and 2022. The 1986 tournament, held in Mexico, saw team captain Diego Maradona score two of the most famous goals in soccer history. Meanwhile, the 2022 tournament was notable for Argentina’s dramatic victory over defending champions France, helping cement Lionel Messi’s legacy as one of the sport’s greatest players. Messi has indicated that 2026 will likely be his final World Cup tournament. Uruguay Amidst the Europeans Beyond the top four nations, the winners’ club becomes even more exclusive. France and Uruguay have each won two World Cups, while England and Spain have captured the trophy once. Together, those four countries account for just six of the 23 tournaments ever played. Uruguay serves as an interesting case. The country officially won the inaugural 1930 World Cup and again in 1950, when the tournament returned following a hiatus caused by World War II. However, the Uruguayan national jersey features four stars instead of two. As a special exception reaffirmed by FIFA in 2023, Uruguay is allowed the extra stars due to its victories in the 1924 and 1928 FIFA-organized world championships held during the Olympic Games. Uruguay is the only national team with stars stemming from non-World Cup victories. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious how the World Cup compares to the Super Bowl? Check out Super Bowl Pales in Comparison to the Biggest Game in Soccer on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.