See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Europe’s Most Dangerous Cities, According to Citizens 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 Numbeo’s Crime Index is based on user surveys, scaled 0–100, and reflects perceptions of crime and safety rather than official statistics. Bradford, UK is the most dangerous city in Europe according to the latest mid-2025 crime rankings. At the country-level, France has the most cities in the top 30. Where do European’s feel the least safe? To answer this question, we visualized the results of Numbeo’s Crime Index, which reveals how people perceive safety in their own city as of mid-2025. Unlike official crime statistics, this index reflects public sentiment through crowdsourced surveys. Data & Discussion Numbeo’s City Crime Index uses a scale from 0 to 100, based on residents’ self-reported experiences and perceptions. The survey covers various aspects of crime, including: General perception of crime levels Perceived safety during day and night Concerns about specific crimes (mugging, robbery, car theft, physical attacks, etc) Severity of property crime (burglary, theft, vandalism) Severity of violent crime (assault, homicide, sexual offenses) As mentioned above, higher values indicate a stronger sense of insecurity among residents. Here’s how to interpret the scores: Very Low Crime: 20 and below Low Crime: 20.01-40 Moderate Crime: 40.01-60 High Crime: 60.01-80 Very High Crime: above 80 According to the mid-2025 rankings, the top five most dangerous cities in Europe are Bradford, Marseille, Coventry, Birmingham, and Naples. RankCityCountryCrime Index 1Bradford United Kingdom67.1 2Marseille France65.3 3Coventry United Kingdom65 4Birmingham United Kingdom64.4 5Naples Italy62.8 6Grenoble France61.2 7Montpellier France61.1 8Liège Belgium60.7 9Nantes France58.5 10Paris France58.1 11Lyon France57.5 12Manchester United Kingdom56.2 13Nice France55.8 14Malmö Sweden55.5 15London United Kingdom55.3 16Athens Greece55.3 17Amadora Portugal55.2 18Odessa (Odesa) Ukraine55.2 19Brussels Belgium54.9 20Dublin Ireland54 21Dnipro Ukraine53.9 22Milan Italy53 23Thessaloniki Greece52.5 24Turin Italy52 25Barcelona Spain51.7 26Nottingham United Kingdom51.2 27Bilbao Spain50.6 28Minsk Belarus50.5 29Drogheda Ireland50.5 30Bari Italy50.2 The UK Claims Four of the Top Five Four of the top five cities — Bradford, Coventry, Birmingham, and London — are located in the United Kingdom. Bradford leads the list with a Crime Index of 67.1, the highest in Europe. One area of concern is rising knife crime. In the year ending March 2024, there were roughly 50,500 offences involving a knife in England and Wales, up notably from 33,800 in 2011. Under current UK laws, individuals must be at least 18 years old to purchase a knife. France France accounts for seven of the top 10 entries, including Marseille, Grenoble, Montpellier, Nantes, Paris, Lyon, and Nice. Despite their cultural and economic prominence, these cities report strong local concerns about petty theft, vandalism, and other poverty-related issues. Marseille, in particular, remains associated with organized crime, while Paris struggles with perceptions of street crime in tourist areas. What the Crime Index Really Measures It’s important to remember that these are the most dangerous cities in Europe according to citizen perceptions, not official crime data. Factors such as media coverage, visible disorder, and local socioeconomic conditions can all influence these scores. Still, perception plays a major role in shaping city reputations, affecting tourism, investment, and migration decisions across Europe. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The $3.1 Trillion Financial Crime Pandemic on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Tesla Still Dominates with Nearly 50% of U.S. EV Sales 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 Despite a sales decline, Tesla still controlled 48.5% of the U.S. EV sales in Q2 2025, with nearly 144,000 units sold, more than four times Chevrolet. As GM’s flagship brand, Chevrolet ranked #2 with 27,000+ sales. Including Cadillac and GMC, GM’s combined share reached 15.2% of the U.S. EV market, up from 10.8% in Q1. Ford vs. Hyundai for #3 — Behind Tesla and Chevrolet, Ford and Hyundai are neck-and-neck, holding 5.5% and 5.3% of the market, respectively. The U.S. electric vehicle market remains firmly under Tesla’s control, even as legacy automakers make gains. In Q2 2025, Tesla sold over 143,000 battery electric vehicles (BEVs), nearly half of all EVs sold in the country. The data for this visualization comes from CleanTechnica. Tesla Holds Nearly Half the U.S. Market Tesla continues to dominate with a 48.5% market share, delivering 143,535 units in Q2 2025. While this marks a slight decline from previous quarters, it still places Tesla far ahead of the competition. The company’s volume exceeds the next four brands combined, reinforcing its strong brand loyalty and established production capacity. RankBrandU.S. BEV Sales (Q2 2025) 1Tesla143,535 2Chevrolet27,135 3Ford16,438 4Hyundai15,564 5Cadillac11,795 6BMW11,094 7Rivian10,661 8Nissan9,073 9Honda6,756 10GMC6,032 11Audi5,654 12Acura5,522 13Kia4,975 14Mercedes4,613 15Other27,590 n/aTotal306,437 General Motors Grows to 15% Market Share GM has made significant strides. Chevrolet led GM’s EV push with 27,135 units sold, placing it second overall. When combined with Cadillac and GMC, GM’s share reaches 15.2%, up from 10.8% in the previous quarter. Ford and Hyundai Battle for Third Place Ford and Hyundai are neck-and-neck, holding 5.5% and 5.3% of the market, respectively. Ford sold just over 16,000 vehicles, while Hyundai sold more than 15,000. Both companies continue to expand their EV lineups and compete in the mid-market segment. Luxury and niche brands like BMW, Rivian, and Audi follow, but their volumes remain comparatively modest. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Best-Selling Cars in the U.S. So Far in 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 3 hours ago on October 10, 2025 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Citizens Bank Mapped: Check Fraud by State Key Takeaways On a population-adjusted basis, check fraud is highest in Delaware and South Dakota. The lowest rates of fraud are in Idaho and Wyoming. Check fraud is by far the most common type of fraud. In fact, it’s reported nearly twice as often as credit and debit card incidents and 2.5 times more often than automated clearing house (ACH) cases. But which states are hit the hardest? Created in partnership with Citizens Bank, this graphic is the second in our Checkmate on Checks series and breaks down check fraud on a population-adjusted basis. A State-by-State Look at Check Fraud We looked at check fraud that depository institutions reported to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Given that states with higher populations would naturally experience more fraud reports, we’ve adjusted the data to show reports per 100,000 residents. StateCheck Fraud Reports per 100K Residents Delaware 1,793 South Dakota852 North Carolina559 Ohio448 Alabama416 Rhode Island383 Virginia325 Utah278 New York253 District of Columbia242 Illinois237 Georgia204 New Jersey190 Alaska180 California163 Florida163 North Dakota162 Texas157 Minnesota155 Maryland142 Pennsylvania127 Arkansas114 Nevada114 Connecticut113 South Carolina111 Massachusetts111 Indiana106 Mississippi104 Nebraska103 Tennessee102 Michigan97 Washington91 Hawaii91 Louisiana87 Missouri84 Montana81 Maine79 Oklahoma77 Arizona77 Wisconsin77 Oregon74 Kansas73 Kentucky73 West Virginia72 New Mexico71 Colorado68 Iowa67 New Hampshire58 Vermont58 Wyoming49 Idaho37 Source: U.S. Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, U.S. Census Bureau. Fraud data are the latest available from September 2024–August 2025, and population data are as of 2024. Delaware and South Dakota have the highest fraud rates. Both have relatively small populations and favorable regulations that have made them financial hubs. At the other end of the scale, Idaho and Wyoming have the lowest levels of fraud related to checks on a population-adjusted basis. Both states have very low population density, which would make them less of a target in the rising trend of mail theft.  What Companies Say About Check Usage Nearly half of companies still use checks, though this has decreased from 59% in 2024. Companies say checks are critical due to contractor, employee, and vendor preferences, along with fraud concerns. However, these fraud concerns may be misguided. Companies that use checks were more likely to experience fraud and, as mentioned at the start of this article, check fraud is by far the most common type that financial institutions report. Notably, many businesses do plan to transition to faster, more secure digital payments in the near future. In fact, a third of companies plan to switch to exclusively digital payments within the next year. See the latest payment trends in the free report from Citizens Bank. More from Citizens Bank Business2 weeks ago Charted: The End of the Line For Checks? Find out just how much check use has dropped in the last 25 years, as people move to faster and more secure digital payment methods. Technology8 months ago AI Stocks: The Capital-Raising Surge AI stocks captured investors’ interest in 2024, drawing a third of all VC funding. So, which companies are securing the biggest investments? Financing10 months ago Public vs. Privately-Held Companies: The Shifting Landscape Over the last 25 years, the number of public companies has dropped while the number of privately-held companies has risen. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Where Americans Can’t Afford Healthcare, Ranked by State See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Southern states post higher shares of surveyed adults who said they skipped visiting the doctor due to cost reasons in 2023, per CDC data. Notable amongst them is Texas—highest of all the states—with 18% of respondents being unable to afford healthcare. Texas has one of the strictest Medicaid eligibility requirements, leaving many working-poor adults uninsured. If there are two issues that dominate America’s online discourse, they’re the soaring cost of housing and the even steeper price of staying healthy. The U.S. pours almost $13,000 per person into healthcare, yet average life expectancy is below nearly every other high-income nation. It’s a study of contrasts. The country boasts of state of the art facilities and cutting edge research, while nearly 10% of Americans can’t afford healthcare. This number comes from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data that lists the share of surveyed adults who skipped seeing a doctor in 2023 because it simply cost too much. In the map and article below we break down the varying trends per state. Note: Source figures unavailable for Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Ranked: States Where Americans Skip the Doctor Texas leads the nation in not being able to afford healthcare. More than 18% of surveyed adults said skipped a doctor’s visit due to cost, far above the 10.6% U.S. median. RankState / TerritoryState CodeSkipped Doctor Due to Cost, 2023 (% surveyed)Total Surveyed 1TexasTX18.310,020 2Virgin IslandsVI17.22,050 3GeorgiaGA15.68,202 4NevadaNV15.22,645 5TennesseeTN14.95,615 6MississippiMS14.14,053 7ArkansasAR13.95,327 8AlabamaAL13.54,352 9OklahomaOK13.36,696 10FloridaFL12.913,209 11South CarolinaSC12.89,986 12West VirginiaWV12.54,328 13ArizonaAZ12.111,991 14ColoradoCO12.18,744 15WyomingWY124,465 16UtahUT11.711,116 17LouisianaLA11.55,364 18MissouriMO11.57,185 19IdahoID11.36,871 20AlaskaAK11.15,500 21KansasKS10.99,855 22New JerseyNJ10.89,286 23CaliforniaCA10.711,924 24New MexicoNM10.73,212 25North CarolinaNC10.74,082 26IllinoisIL10.65,267 27IndianaIN10.410,960 28South DakotaSD10.35,858 29OregonOR10.26,201 30District of ColumbiaDC9.83,198 31MontanaMT9.77,120 32New YorkNY9.717,269 33WashingtonWA9.726,348 34MarylandMD9.617,201 35OhioOH9.513,329 36MichiganMI9.29,948 37VirginiaVA9.26,957 38ConnecticutCT8.99,477 39NebraskaNE8.812,852 40DelawareDE8.74,271 41MaineME8.712,210 42MinnesotaMN8.616,111 43WisconsinWI8.512,775 44North DakotaND8.35,727 45Rhode IslandRI8.35,767 46Puerto RicoPR7.94,592 47New HampshireNH7.76,943 48IowaIA7.38,860 49MassachusettsMA7.19,482 50VermontVT77,611 51HawaiiHI6.77,818 N/AU.S. MedianUSA10.650 States Closely following are the U.S. Virgin Islands (17.2%), Georgia (15.6%), and Nevada (15.2%). However the map shows a clear clustering of the worst rates. Eight of the top 10 jurisdictions with the highest cost-related avoidance are in the South. This underlines how lower average incomes and higher uninsured rates compound affordability challenges. Related: See the most recent data for average incomes by state. Policymakers in these states have also been slower to expand Medicaid, a factor that researchers link to higher out-of-pocket burdens for residents. For example, Texas has one of the strictest Medicaid eligibility requirements. Adults under 65 who aren’t disabled or raising a child are ineligible for Medicaid regardless of how low their income is, per Healthinsurance.org. Even parents can only qualify if their household income is extremely low. This would make it impossible for parents to hold even part-time jobs, as they will lose health coverage if their earnings rise above the threshold. Related: Texas has a 13% poverty rate, 11th-highest in the country. Where Fewer Americans Skip the Doctor At the other end of the spectrum, Hawaii (6.7%), Vermont (7.0%), and Massachusetts (7.1%) report the lowest shares of adults dodging care for financial reasons. In Massachusetts’ case, a legacy of near-universal coverage dating back to its 2006 healthcare reform was a model for the Affordable Care Act. Interestingly, high-cost-of-living states like New York and California sit close to the national median, suggesting that robust insurance networks can offset other cost pressures. Related: Californians and New Yorkers have the lowest purchasing power in the U.S. With the federal Medicaid continuous-coverage provision now expired, analysts expect affordability gaps to widen unless state safety nets expand. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Often People Go to the Doctor, by Country on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualizing the Top 40 Jobs at Risk From AI 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 Interpreters and translators had the highest job exposure to AI, along with several knowledge occupations. Passenger attendants and sales representatives also ranked in the top five most exposed. AI adoption is growing rapidly worldwide, with machines having a growing capability of performing work tasks that overlap with a number of occupations. It’s still the Wild West out there, and it’s unclear exactly how AI will ultimately affect the workplace. Will it become our assistant for everything, or will it eliminate jobs entirely? This graphic is based on data from Microsoft Research, which analyzed how people used AI and how closely these tasks correspond with occupational activities. The Data Behind Jobs at Risk from AI For the analysis, Microsoft assessed 200,000 U.S. user conversations on Copilot in 2024. Conversations were measured by how well AI performed tasks. Secondly, it analyzed a task’s applicability to each job. Each job was then given an overall score based on these metrics, where a higher score indicated higher exposure to AI. Job title Overall scoreNumber of people employed in the U.S. Interpreters and Translators0.4951,560 Historians0.483,040 Passenger Attendants0.4720,190 Sales Representatives of Services0.461,142,020 Writers and Authors0.4549,450 CNC Tool Programmers0.4428,030 Customer Service Representatives0.442,858,710 Telephone Operators0.424,600 Farm and Home Management Educators0.418,110 Broadcast Announcers and Radio DJs0.4125,070 Brokerage Clerks0.4148,060 Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks0.41119,270 Concierges0.441,020 Telemarketers0.481,580 Mathematicians0.392,220 Political Scientists0.395,580 News Analysts, Reporters, Journalists0.3945,020 Proofreaders and Copy Markers0.385,490 Technical Writers0.3847,970 Business Teachers, Postsecondary0.3782,980 Editors0.3795,700 Hosts and Hostesses0.37425,020 Statistical Assistants0.367,200 New Accounts Clerks0.3641,180 Demonstrators and Product Promoters0.3650,790 Advertising Sales Agents0.36108,100 Data Scientists0.36192,710 Public Relations Specialists0.36275,550 Counter and Rental Clerks0.36390,300 Geographers0.351,460 Models0.353,090 Archivists0.357,150 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary0.3512,210 Switchboard Operators0.3543,830 Web Developers0.3585,350 Public Safety Telecommunicators0.3597,820 Personal Financial Advisors0.35272,190 Management Analysts0.35838,140 Market Research Analysts0.35846,370 Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary0.344,220 Interpreters and translators rank first overall, as 98% of work functions corresponded with Copilot conversations with relatively strong completion rates. As we can see, several knowledge workers like historians and writers had high levels of overlap. Meanwhile, passenger attendants and customer service representatives—which together represent nearly three million jobs in America—rank among the top 10. Interestingly, hosts and hostesses illustrated a high exposure, however whether both restaurant owners and customers would enjoy a machine performing functions in a dining environment remains questionable, at least in today’s world. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the jobs that are safest from AI.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Social Media Ban for Children Has Broad Public Support Globally 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. 87% of Indonesians support banning social media for children under 14—the highest rate among countries surveyed. Australia, France, and the UK all show strong support (70%+), aligning with recent or proposed policy changes. Germany shows the lowest support at just 53%, despite a 13-point increase from 2024. Public sentiment is shifting toward tighter controls on children’s access to social media platforms. According to a recent Statista visualization based on Ipsos data, a majority of respondents across many countries believe that children under 14 should be banned from using social media. In June–July 2025, Ipsos surveyed over 23,000 adults across 30 countries. The global average support for banning social media use by children under 14 now stands at 71%, with significant increases in support in most regions compared to the previous year. Here’s a breakdown of the data by country: Country"Children under 14 y/o should be banned from social media" (%)Change since 2024 Indonesia878 France855 Australia798 Global country average716 Great Britain707 Brazil699 India68-5 Japan6311 South Korea636 United States633 Germany5313 Germany is the outlier with only 53% support, but it also saw the largest year-over-year jump in sentiment (+13%). Indonesia leads globally with 87% support, followed closely by France (85%) and Australia (79%). Policy Changes Reflect Shifting Sentiment This wave of public concern is already manifesting in real-world policy. Australia recently implemented a national ban preventing children under 16 from creating social media accounts, following rising mental health concerns. The country’s policy includes age verification tools and parental consent requirements. Meanwhile, Denmark announced its intention to ban social media for children under 15. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that digital platforms were “stealing childhood,” echoing concerns raised by experts and parents worldwide. Pros and Cons of a Social Media Ban Supporters argue such bans protect mental health, reduce exposure to harmful content, and preserve in-person social development. This is especially relevant given mounting evidence that social media negatively affects girls’ sleep and well-being. However, critics caution that bans can be difficult to enforce and may amount to overreach. A recent ITIF report argues that regulation should focus on education and platform accountability rather than outright restrictions. Social Media Use Among Younger Generations Despite these concerns, social media remains central to youth culture. Our past work visualizing Gen Z’s favorite social media platforms shows just how embedded these apps are in teenage life. For many young people, platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat are key tools for communication, creativity, and identity. Attempting to ban or restrict access isn’t always straightforward—and recent events in Nepal underscore this. In September 2025, the government temporarily banned TikTok, citing moral and social concerns. The move was met with widespread backlash, especially among younger citizens. Protests quickly spread, resulting in street clashes and increased political tension, eventually forcing authorities to reverse course. The Nepal example serves as a reminder that while society at large may push for regulation, the younger generation may decide to push right back. Learn More on the Voronoi App How much do social media platforms make from you? Check out the answer in this infographic.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Best Used Electric Vehicles to Buy in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Many electric vehicles have experienced sharp depreciation, with several models losing more than half their original value. The Kia Niro EV and Tesla Model 3 top the rankings, offering strong range and steep resale discounts. Just a few years ago, U.S. carmakers were talking big about an all-electric future. But that enthusiasm has cooled since the Trump administration ended federal incentives that helped make EVs more affordable. With the $7,500 federal tax credit now gone, sales of new electric vehicles are expected to drop in the coming months—and possibly for years. Meanwhile, used EVs are becoming increasingly appealing as prices fall and more models hit the second-hand market, giving buyers a cheaper way to go electric. The data for this visualization comes from eCarsTrade. It compares manufacturer suggested retail prices (MSRP), current average used prices, driving range, home charging times, and overall deal scores for popular electric vehicles. The result shows which EVs deliver the best combination of affordability, range, and efficiency on the used market. The Growing Opportunity in Used EVs The Nissan Leaf, for example, has fallen nearly 90% from its MSRP, while the BMW i3 and Kia Niro EV have dropped more than 70%. Rapid advances in battery technology and range have made older EVs less desirable, driving prices down quickly. Even luxury brands haven’t been spared. Models such as the Jaguar I-Pace and Audi e-tron have seen significant value erosion despite their premium positioning. Many desirable mid-tier models — including the Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Polestar 2 — now sell in the $20,000 to $27,000 range. These vehicles balance affordability, range, and modern features, making them attractive to buyers entering the EV market for the first time. Top Deals: Kia and Tesla Lead the Pack The Kia Niro EV tops the list with an exceptional deal score of 99, largely due to its sharp price drop from over $45,000 new to around $12,000 used. Close behind is the Tesla Model 3, which continues to dominate thanks to its strong 264-mile range and enduring popularity. ModelMSRPAvg Used PriceRange (mi)Charging Time (hrs)Deal Score (out of 100) Kia Niro EV$45,043$12,000212 mi1099 Tesla Model 3$35,000$20,000264 mi1298 Volkswagen ID.4$45,095$23,500266 mi895 Hyundai Ioniq 5$33,000$20,784208 mi695 Chevrolet Bolt EV$37,495$15,000202 mi990 Renault Zoe$20,700$7,830245 mi988 Hyundai Kona Electric$37,495$14,600229 mi988 Mercedes-Benz EQC$68,895$57,544398 mi1377 Nissan Leaf$32,780$3,500149 mi875 Ford Mustang Mach-E$43,895$28,057244 mi974 Kia EV6$42,115$25,300219 mi673 Volvo XC40 Recharge$53,990$24,000222 mi864 Tesla Model Y$50,000$25,000272 mi1063 BMW i3$43,350$6,200153 mi1263 Jaguar I-Pace$75,000$15,970208 mi1362 Polestar 2$50,900$26,340211 mi855 Audi E-TRON$74,800$30,000181 mi1052 Mazda MX-30$33,470$18,900108 mi510 Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: America’s Best-Selling EV Brands in Q2 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization America’s Top Company by Revenue, Over Time (1955–2025) 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 General Motors (GM) dominated for nearly 40 years, leading America’s revenue rankings from 1955 through the 1990s. ExxonMobil overtook GM during oil boom periods in the 1970s, 1980s, and 2000s. Walmart has held the top spot for 21 of the last 25 years, and now generates over $680 billion annually. America’s corporate landscape has transformed dramatically over the last century. From the industrial powerhouses of the mid-20th century to today’s retail and tech titans, the companies leading by revenue reveal how the U.S. economy itself has evolved. This graphic uses data from the Fortune 500 via LLC Attorney to chart America’s top company by annual revenue from 1955 to 2025. Revenue figures are not adjusted for inflation. From General Motors to Walmart For decades, automobile giant GM was the unrivaled leader of American industry. From 1955 to 1974, GM topped the Fortune 500 every single year, fueled by the postwar auto boom and the dominance of U.S. manufacturing. Its revenues rose from just $9.8 billion in 1955 to $35.8 billion by 1974. That’s worth nearly $249 billion in 2025 after adjusting for inflation. YearTop revenue company in the U.S.Annual revenue of the top company (USD, billions) 1955General Motors$9.8 1956General Motors$12.4 1957General Motors$10.8 1958General Motors$11.0 1959General Motors$9.5 1960General Motors$11.2 1961General Motors$12.7 1962General Motors$11.4 1963General Motors$14.6 1964General Motors$16.5 1965General Motors$17.0 1966General Motors$20.7 1967General Motors$20.2 1968General Motors$20.0 1969General Motors$22.8 1970General Motors$24.3 1971General Motors$18.8 1972General Motors$28.3 1973General Motors$30.4 1974General Motors$35.8 1975Exxon Mobil$42.1 1976Exxon Mobil$44.9 1977Exxon Mobil$48.6 1978General Motors$55.0 1979General Motors$63.2 1980Exxon Mobil$79.1 1981Exxon Mobil$103.1 1982Exxon Mobil$108.1 1983Exxon Mobil$97.2 1984Exxon Mobil$88.6 1985Exxon Mobil$90.9 1986General Motors$96.4 1987General Motors$102.8 1988General Motors$101.8 1989General Motors$121.1 1990General Motors$127.0 1991General Motors$125.1 1992General Motors$123.8 1993General Motors$132.8 1994General Motors$133.6 1995General Motors$155.0 1996General Motors$168.8 1997General Motors$168.4 1998General Motors$178.2 1999General Motors$161.3 2000General Motors$189.1 2001Exxon Mobil$210.4 2002Walmart$219.8 2003Walmart$246.5 2004Walmart$258.7 2005Walmart$288.2 2006Exxon Mobil$339.9 2007Walmart$351.1 2008Walmart$378.8 2009Exxon Mobil$442.9 2010Walmart$408.2 2011Walmart$421.8 2012Exxon Mobil$452.9 2013Walmart$469.2 2014Walmart$476.3 2015Walmart$485.7 2016Walmart$482.1 2017Walmart$485.9 2018Walmart$500.3 2019Walmart$514.4 2020Walmart$524.0 2021Walmart$559.2 2022Walmart$572.8 2023Walmart$611.3 2024Walmart$648.1 2025Walmart$681.0 Following GM’s dominance, ExxonMobil emerged as the new leader in the 1970s and 1980s. Surging oil prices during the energy crises pushed the petroleum giant ahead, and it frequently traded the top spot with GM across the next two decades. It’s also important to note that the Fortune 500 included only U.S. industrial companies until 1995, when financial and service companies became part of the ranking. By the early 2000s, Walmart took the baton, building its dominance based on its massive scale of operations. Walmart became America’s top company by revenue in 2002, generating $220 billion at the time. Two decades later, it has nearly tripled that figure to over $680 billion in 2025, while claiming the top spot for 21 of the last 25 years. How America’s Corporate Giants Have Shifted The long-term trends tell the story of America’s shifting economic priorities. The 20th century was led by manufacturing, the early 21st century by energy, and the current era by retail, logistics, and technology. Even as tech companies like Apple and Amazon climb the ranks, Walmart’s unmatched global distribution network and sheer scale have kept it firmly ahead. Meanwhile, ExxonMobil remains one of the few industrial-era leaders still near the top, underscoring the enduring strength of the energy sector. Over time, these trends highlight how the definition of “big business” in America has evolved—from factories and oil fields to logistics and consumer goods. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s Top 25 Companies by Revenue in 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Minimum Wages in 50 U.S. States & 35 Countries See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways After adjusting for inflation and price differences, statutory minimum wages in leading high-income economies—including Germany, Australia, and France—are higher than all 50 U.S. states. Under the same metrics D.C., Connecticut, Washington, and Arizona have the highest statutory minimum wages in the U.S. U.S. states following the federal minimum wage (which hasn’t moved since 2008), cluster at the bottom end of this ranking, closer to upper-middle-income economies like Colombia and Peru. And despite them following the same minimum ($7.25/hr), their real values diverge after adjusting for cost of living. Finally, these figures are gross (pre-tax, pre-tips) statutory figures. European taxes tend to be higher than the U.S. states, and tipping culture is mostly absent, which may affect actual take-home income. Any income or salary comparison is always rife with concerns around prices (how affordable things are) and inflation (how that affordability changes over time). But when we adjust wages for both, what broad themes and insights can be seen? The visualization compares 2024 statutory minimum wages in 50 U.S. states and 35 OECD and emerging-market countries. Figures are converted and expressed in 2021 U.S. dollars per hour using purchasing-power parity (PPP) to level out cost-of-living differences. The data for this visualization comes from a blend of publicly available sources: Cross-country PPP figures from the OECD. State minimum wage rates from Labor Law Center. Regional price parities from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. U.S. dollar amounts are shown in constant-2021 terms using the BLS Consumer Price Index. This comparison uses federal or national level data for the countries. However, their subnational jurisdictions may have higher statutory minimum wages. This is true for several cities within the U.S. states as well. Skip to the second-last section for full methodology details and data caveats. Ranked: Minimum Wages in All U.S. States & 35 Countries After adjusting for inflation and price differences, Germany had the highest statutory minimum wage in 2024 at $17.15/hour. RankStateISO Code2024 Minimum Wage (in 2021 PPP Adjusted USD) 1 GermanyDEU$17.15 2 LuxembourgLUX$16.79 3 AustraliaAUS$16.49 4 UKGBR$15.91 5 FranceFRA$15.78 6 NetherlandsNLD$15.65 7 New ZealandNZL$15.50 8 BelgiumBEL$15.18 9 SpainESP$13.95 10 IrelandIRL$13.81 11 CanadaCAN$13.45 12 District of ColumbiaUSA$12.43 13 ConnecticutUSA$12.10 14 SloveniaSVN$12.00 15 WashingtonUSA$11.87 16 PolandPOL$11.86 17 ArizonaUSA$11.78 18 MaineUSA$11.53 19 CaliforniaUSA$11.34 20 OregonUSA$11.30 21 MarylandUSA$11.20 22 MassachusettsUSA$11.14 23 ColoradoUSA$11.12 24 New JerseyUSA$10.98 25 VermontUSA$10.98 26 IllinoisUSA$10.95 27 Rhode IslandUSA$10.86 28 New YorkUSA$10.85 29 DelawareUSA$10.78 30 MissouriUSA$10.60 31 New MexicoUSA$10.59 32 KoreaKOR$10.57 33 LithuaniaLTU$10.39 34 NebraskaUSA$10.35 35 FloridaUSA$10.16 36 NevadaUSA$9.97 37 HawaiiUSA$9.86 38 South DakotaUSA$9.85 39 ArkansasUSA$9.81 40 RomaniaROU$9.57 41 PortugalPRT$9.50 42 VirginiaUSA$9.30 43 TürkiyeTUR$9.17 44 OhioUSA$8.98 45 MontanaUSA$8.93 46 AlaskaUSA$8.87 47 MinnesotaUSA$8.75 48 MichiganUSA$8.69 49 IsraelISR$8.54 50 CroatiaHRV$8.46 51 GreeceGRC$7.97 52 HungaryHUN$7.92 53 Slovak RepublicSVK$7.64 54 West VirginiaUSA$7.62 55 CzechiaCZE$7.60 56 LatviaLVA$7.39 57 EstoniaEST$7.29 58 BulgariaBGR$7.17 59 MississippiUSA$6.66 60 AlabamaUSA$6.53 61 KentuckyUSA$6.44 62 IowaUSA$6.40 63 OklahomaUSA$6.39 64 TennesseeUSA$6.34 65 North DakotaUSA$6.32 66 KansasUSA$6.30 67 LouisianaUSA$6.29 68 WyomingUSA$6.28 69 IdahoUSA$6.27 70 IndianaUSA$6.21 71 WisconsinUSA$6.16 72 South CarolinaUSA$6.14 73 North CarolinaUSA$6.13 74 UtahUSA$6.08 75 GeorgiaUSA$6.00 76 PennsylvaniaUSA$5.98 77 TexasUSA$5.84 78 New HampshireUSA$5.60 79 Costa RicaCRI$4.97 80 ChileCHL$4.66 81 ColombiaCOL$3.80 82 PeruPER$3.02 83 BrazilBRA$2.86 84 MexicoMEX$2.83 85 MaltaMLT$1.79 Fellow Western European economies Luxembourg ($16.79), UK ($15.91), and France ($15.78) fill out the rest of the top five along with Australia ($16.49). Notably, eleven OECD countries (eight of them European) have higher statutory minimum wages than all 50 U.S. states. Related: Look at how just European incomes rank after adjusting for living costs. States With Highest Minimum Wages, Adjusted for Living Costs Washington, D.C. had the highest nominal wage ($17.50/hr), as well as the highest real (PPP-adjusted) minimum wage in 2024, at $12.43/hr. Connecticut ($12.10), Washington State ($11.87), and Arizona ($11.78) follow in real wages, ranking higher than their nominal values due to inflation and living costs adjustments. StateNominal Minimum Wage 2024 (2024 USD)Real Minimum Wage 2024 (2021 USD) Alabama$7.25$6.53 Alaska$11.73$8.87 Arizona$14.35$11.78 Arkansas$11.00$9.81 California$16.00$11.34 Colorado$14.42$11.12 Connecticut$15.69$12.10 Delaware$13.25$10.78 District of Columbia$17.50$12.43 Florida$13.00$10.16 Georgia$7.25$6.00 Hawaii$14.00$9.86 Idaho$7.25$6.27 Illinois$14.00$10.95 Indiana$7.25$6.21 Iowa$7.25$6.40 Kansas$7.25$6.30 Kentucky$7.25$6.44 Louisiana$7.25$6.29 Maine$14.15$11.53 Maryland$15.00$11.20 Massachusetts$15.00$11.14 Michigan$10.33$8.69 Minnesota$10.85$8.75 Mississippi$7.25$6.66 Missouri$12.30$10.60 Montana$10.30$8.93 Nebraska$12.00$10.35 Nevada$12.00$9.97 New Hampshire$7.25$5.60 New Jersey$15.13$10.98 New Mexico$12.00$10.59 New York$15.00$10.85 North Carolina$7.25$6.13 North Dakota$7.25$6.32 Ohio$10.45$8.98 Oklahoma$7.25$6.39 Oregon$14.70$11.30 Pennsylvania$7.25$5.98 Rhode Island$14.00$10.86 South Carolina$7.25$6.14 South Dakota$11.20$9.85 Tennessee$7.25$6.34 Texas$7.25$5.84 Utah$7.25$6.08 Vermont$13.67$10.98 Virginia$12.00$9.30 Washington$16.28$11.87 West Virginia$8.75$7.62 Wisconsin$7.25$6.16 Wyoming$7.25$6.28 Yet none crack the top 10 in this dataset. In practice, a worker earning the wage floor in Washington or Connecticut still commands only about 70% of the purchasing power of a counterpart in Germany. The Disparity in U.S. Minimum Wages The real minimum wage gap between Washington, D.C.’s $12.43 floor and New Hampshire’s $5.60 highlights how state policy—not the unchanged $7.25 federal benchmark—ultimately shapes the real buying power of low-income workers. In PPP-adjusted dollars, 26 states still sit below $10, and 18—including Texas and Pennsylvania—drop under $6.50. After 15 years without a federal increase, inflation has steadily eroded those floors, leaving roughly 842,000 hourly workers—about 1% of the hourly-paid workforce—earning at or below the federal minimum in 2024. Dataset Methodology Note OECD 2024 minimum wage data was available at source in PPP-adjusted 2021 USD. See the source for their methodology. To put these wages on an equal footing with U.S. states, nominal statutory minimum wages for 2024 were deflated to 2021 USD (using CPI-U from BLS), and then adjusted for local price differences using the BEA’s Implicit Regional Price Deflator (IRPD). The BEA’s IRPD is a regional price index that can be used to adjust incomes and economic data so that comparisons across regions reflect true differences in purchasing power. As a result, both datasets are broadly comparable, but differences in underlying assumptions and price baskets mean they’re best used for rough purposes rather than high-precision analysis. State price-level adjustment uses 2023 IRPD as a stand-in for 2024 due to data unavailability. This is because PPPs are meant for international comparison of living standards and price levels. Meanwhile, CPI-U/IRPD focuses on consistency over time within the U.S., and IRPD reflects U.S. regional consumption differences. Finally, these figures are gross (pre-tax, pre-tips) statutory figures. European taxes tend to be higher than the U.S. states, and tipping culture is mostly absent, which may affect actual take-home income. Related: For more tax insights, check out the Tax Revenue vs. GDP for Major Countries. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The 25 Richest Countries in the World by Three Metrics on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: Pop Mart’s Labubu Revenue Surge 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 Chinese toy maker Pop Mart saw its revenue double in 2024 to reach $1.8 billion as the excitement around the character Labubu began to grow. Pop Mart CEO Wang Ning said that it should be quite easy for the company to reach $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025, which would more than double 2024’s revenue. Pop Mart, the Chinese toy brand behind wildly popular collectible figures, has seen its revenues skyrocket in recent years, largely thanks to the breakout success of one quirky character: Labubu. This graphic shows Pop Mart’s revenue growth from 2018 to 2024 using data from Pop Mart‘s annual reports, along with a 2025 estimate from Pop Mart executive Wang Ning. Labubu’s Sales Drive Pop Mart’s Revenue Surge Pop Mart’s annual revenue has more than doubled since the release of their Labubu collection in October 2023, and the toy maker expects it to double again in 2025. The data table below shows Pop Mart’s annual revenues from 2022 to 2024, along with an estimate for 2025 from CEO Wang Ning. YearPop Mart Revenue (millions, USD) 2021$707 2022$669 2023$887 2024$1,800 2025 (estimate)$4,200 With Pop Mart’s leadership expecting it to be “quite easy” to reach $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025, much of this success for the toy maker is driven by Labubu sales, which have become social media sensations. The Social Media Virality of Labubus Labubu isn’t just another collectible character—it has become a pop culture icon. Videos of fans camping outside Pop Mart stores and unboxing Labubu figures have gone viral across social media platforms. The secret behind this social media success largely comes from Pop Mart’s blind box model, which doesn’t reveal which type of Labubu is inside until it’s purchased and unboxed. This pushes the most ardent fans to buy multiple blind boxes until they get their desired Labubu, often accompanied by reaction videos as they open their Labubu boxes to either another disappointment or wild excitement. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about Pop Mart’s rising business success, check out this graphic which compares its valuation to other toy makers on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Highest Rates of Extreme Poverty by Country 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 Africa is home to 23 of the top 30 countries with the highest rates of extreme poverty. Kosovo ranks in 19th globally in 2024, seeing the highest rates outside of Africa—a country that faces high unemployment rates and ongoing conflict. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) produces roughly three-quarters of the world’s cobalt, it is also among Africa’s most populous nations. Yet despite this vast mineral wealth, it has the highest extreme poverty rate in the world. Weak governance, armed conflict, and multinational human rights abuses have all contributed to entrenched poverty in the country for decades. This graphic shows extreme poverty rates by country in 2024, based on data from the World Bank via Our World in Data. Extreme Poverty by Country in 2024 Here are the 30 countries with the highest share of people living on less than $3 per day, adjusted for purchasing power. RankCountryShare of population living below $3 per day (%) 1 Democratic Republic of Congo85.3 2 Mozambique82.2 3 Malawi75.4 4 Burundi74.2 5 Zambia71.7 6 Central African Republic71.6 7 Niger60.5 8 Uganda59.8 9 Zimbabwe49.2 10 Kenya46.4 11 Burkina Faso42.1 12 Guinea-Bissau39.9 13 Chad39.5 14 Ethiopia38.6 15 Mali36.1 16 Togo34.7 17 Benin27.2 18 Cameroon26.7 19 Kosovo25.0 20 Gambia22.0 21 Cote d'Ivoire20.9 22 Vanuatu19.5 23 Senegal17.9 24 Honduras17.0 25 Syria16.5 26 Philippines11.5 27 Mauritania10.2 28 Guatemala9.7 29 Equatorial Guinea8.8 30 Bangladesh8.0 Today, Africa is home to eight countries where more than half of the population lives in extreme poverty led by the DRC, Mozambique, and Malawi. The post-conflict territory of Kosovo, meanwhile, has the highest level of extreme poverty outside of Africa. Across its population of 1.6 million, one in four live under $3 per day. In Latin America, Honduras faces the highest levels of extreme poverty, ranking 24th globally. While poverty has declined in recent years, it remains the most unequal country in the region. When it comes to Asia, the Philippines ranks among the poorest, with about 11% of its 110 million population facing extreme poverty. Although the poverty rate has dropped by nearly two-thirds since 1985, many citizens continue to lack reliable access to electricity, clean water, and education. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on poverty rates in America by state.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Compared: Apple Under the Leadership of Steve Jobs and Tim Cook 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. Tim Cook has now led Apple longer than Steve Jobs, surpassing 14 years as CEO. Under Cook, Apple’s market cap reached $3.7 trillion. The company’s product strategy evolved from innovation-first to ecosystem expansion and service revenue. From a scrappy garage startup to the world’s most valuable company, Apple’s journey is closely tied to the legacies of its two most influential CEOs: Steve Jobs and Tim Cook. This visual, created by Made Visual Daily, compares the two eras side by side. It highlights key milestones, product launches, and the company’s market capitalization growth. The data comes from publicly available sources. Year CEOReleaseCategoryWhy it mattered 1998 JobsiMac G3MacRevived Mac line with all-in-one colorful design 1999JobsiBook G3 (Clamshell)MacFirst consumer laptop with Wi-Fi 2001JobsMac OS X 10.0 (Cheetah)SoftwareFirst major release of Mac OS X 2001JobsiPod (1st gen)Music“1,000 songs in your pocket” 2003JobsiTunes Music StoreServiceLegal per-song downloads at $0.99 2006JobsMacBook Pro (1st gen)MacFirst Intel-based Mac notebook, replaced PowerBook G4 2007JobsiPhone (1st gen)iPhoneTouchscreen smartphone 2008JobsApp StorePlatformOpened with ~500 apps 2008JobsMacBook AirMac“World’s thinnest notebook” at launch 2010JobsiPad (1st gen)iPadDefined modern tablet category 2011JobsiCloud (announced)ServiceSyncs content across Apple devices 2013CookMac Pro (Late 2013)MacRadical cylindrical “trash-can” design with dual GPUs 2014CookApple PayServiceNFC mobile payments on iPhone 6/6 Plus 2014CookApple Watch (announced)WearableApple’s first smartwatch 2015CookApple MusicServiceSubscription music streaming 2016CookAirPodsAudioTruly wireless earbuds 2017CookHomePod (1st gen)AudioSmart speaker with Siri and high-fidelity sound 2019CookApple ArcadeServiceGame subscription service 2019CookApple CardServiceCredit card with Goldman Sachs 2019CookApple TV+ServiceOriginal video streaming service 2020CookM1 chip / silicon MacsSilicon/MacStart of Intel→Apple silicon transition 2021CookAirTagAccessoryFind My network item tracker 2022CookApple Watch UltraWearableRugged, larger display, titanium case 2022CookM2 chipSiliconSecond-gen Apple silicon 2023CookApple Vision Pro (announced)SpatialFirst spatial computer 2023CookM3 familySilicon3-nm chips for Macs 2024CookApple Vision Pro (US)SpatialAvailable Feb 2024 (US) 2024CookM4 chip (iPad Pro)SiliconDebuted in new iPad Pro Under Steve Jobs, Apple’s market cap surged from $2.5 billion to $350 billion, driven by iconic releases like the iMac, iPod, iPhone, and iPad. Meanwhile, Tim Cook has overseen a staggering $3.1 trillion increase in value, with the company reaching $3.7 trillion in 2025, bolstered by services, AirPods, Apple Silicon, and even the Apple Vision Pro. Jobs: The Product Visionary Jobs returned to Apple in 1997 during a time of crisis. Over the next 14 years, he delivered breakthrough products that redefined industries—from the original iMac and iPod to the game-changing iPhone and iPad. These weren’t just gadgets—they reshaped how people interact with technology. The launch of the App Store in 2008 also set the foundation for Apple’s massive software and services ecosystem, now a major profit center for the company. Cook: The Scaler and Strategist When Cook took over in 2011, many questioned if Apple could continue innovating. But Cook’s operational acumen allowed the company to scale globally, optimize margins, and diversify revenue streams. Under his leadership, Apple launched the Apple Watch, AirPods, Apple Pay, and custom silicon (M1 chip), while significantly expanding its services segment. Today, Apple’s ecosystem includes hardware, services, entertainment, and finance. Cook has successfully shepherded the company into new growth areas, helping it weather challenges like supply chain crises and slowing smartphone growth. The Longevity of Leadership, and the Question of What’s Next Cook has now led Apple longer than Jobs. His quiet, operational style has proved durable, weathering global disruptions while continuing to expand Apple’s footprint in China, health, and AI. But with his tenure entering its twilight, attention is turning toward succession. Some analysts point to COO Jeff Williams or SVP of Services Eddy Cue as likely candidates, while others speculate that rising stars like John Ternus or Craig Federighi could take the reins. As Apple’s next chapter unfolds, the bar remains high: Cook took the world’s most innovative company and turned it into one of its most valuable ones. The next leader will have to chart a path for both growth and reinvention. As noted in this 2023 CNBC profile, Cook emphasizes collaboration and expects innovation from every level of the company. Whoever takes the reins next will need to balance Apple’s culture of secrecy with a rapidly evolving tech landscape—from AI to augmented reality. Learn More on the Voronoi App For how many years was Apple the most valuable company in the U.S. between 1995 to 2025? Find out in this nifty visualization on Voronoi.

Published 2 hours ago on October 8, 2025 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Shale Crescent USA Visualized: Where is the Most Natural Gas Production? Key Takeaways Nine countries account for over 70% of natural gas production. Shale Crescent USA ranks third globally at 369 Bcm/Year across Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Shale Crescent USA’s regional gas abundance can translate into cost, reliability, and siting benefits for manufacturers and energy-intensive operations. Natural gas production is heavily concentrated in a few countries. Dense and abundant supply significantly influences costs, security, and industrial strategy. As energy demand grows, proximity to energy becomes more critical for manufacturers competing on energy and logistics. This chart, in partnership with Shale Crescent USA, shows the concentration of global natural gas production in 2024 and the dominance of the top nine producers in supply. Data is from the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy and the EIA. How Global Production Stacks Up Here is a table that shows global natural gas production in billion cubic meters per year and billion cubic feet per day. RankCountry2024 Bcm/y2024 Bcf/d 1 U.S. (excl. OH, WV, PA)66464 2 Russia63061 3 Shale Crescent USA36936 4 Iran26325 5 China24824 6 Canada19419 7 Qatar17917 8 Australia15015 9 Saudi Arabia12112 10 Norway11311 Output is concentrated, with the U.S. (excluding Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania) producing 664 Bcm/year, and Russia producing 630 Bcm/year. Shale Crescent USA ranks third at 369 Bcm/year, followed by Iran (263), China (248), Canada (194), Qatar (179), Australia (150), Saudi Arabia (121), and Norway (113). Together, these nine countries produce over 70% of the global supply. Consequently, reliable supply and energy security are only experienced in a few regions. The Shale Crescent Abundance Shale Crescent USA includes the states of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Because the region sits atop Appalachian reserves and dense midstream infrastructure, manufacturers gain reliable and low-cost access to fuel and feedstock. Beneath the Shale Crescent, resources are vast. The U.S. Geological Survey estimates the Marcellus and Point Pleasant–Utica formations hold a mean of 214 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas—evidence of a durable, long-term supply for the region. Abundant, stable gas lowers power and feedstock costs; it also shortens supply lines. Therefore, energy‑intensive projects can invest, scale, and operate with greater certainty across the U.S. industrial base. Build Where Energy is Secure Related Topics: #oil #natural gas #Gas #saudi arabia #iran #Qatar #ohio #West Virginia #Pennsylvania #Shale crescent Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Visualized: Where is the Most Natural Gas Production?"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/sc01-visualized-where-is-the-most-natural-gas-production/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-182599"; You may also like Energy2 weeks ago Shale Crescent USA: A World-Class Manufacturing Region Shale Crescent USA brings energy, customers, and infrastructure together in one region, helping manufacturers reduce costs as reshoring accelerates. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Central Banks Now Hold More Gold Than U.S. Treasuries 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 For the first time since 1996, foreign central banks’ gold reserves have overtaken their U.S. Treasury holdings. Persistent gold buying and rising U.S. debt risks are reshaping reserve composition toward hard assets. Central banks have crossed a symbolic line: their combined gold reserves now exceed their U.S. Treasury holdings for the first time in nearly three decades. The crossover underscores a gradual diversification away from dollar-denominated securities and toward hard assets. This visualization tracks how these shares have evolved from the 1970s to today. The data comes from Crescat Capital macro strategist Tavi Costa. From Petrodollars to De-Dollarization After the end of Bretton Woods, soaring real interest rates and the rise of the petrodollar steered reserve managers toward U.S. Treasuries through the 1980s and 1990s. In the 2000s, the dollar’s depth and liquidity reinforced that preference. Since 2022, however, heavy official gold buying has picked up again — 1,136 tonnes in 2022, a record — with 2023 and 2024 maintaining historically strong accumulation. The trend is even more striking considering that nearly one-fifth of all the gold ever mined is now held by central banks. DateGold Holdings As a % International ReservesU.S. Treasuries Holdings As a % International Reserves 1/30/197048%13% 1/29/197143%23% 1/31/197236%32% 1/31/197339%31% 1/31/197450%17% 1/31/197550%15% 1/30/197644%18% 1/31/197741%20% 1/31/197841%23% 1/31/197944%18% 1/31/198060%8% 1/30/198154%11% 1/29/198251%13% 1/31/198357%13% 1/31/198451%15% 1/31/198546%17% 1/31/198646%16% 1/30/198744%18% 1/29/198841%19% 1/31/198937%21% 1/31/199037%19% 2/28/199036%20% 1/31/199130%21% 1/31/199229%23% 1/29/199327%23% 1/31/199427%23% 1/31/199524%24% 1/31/199623%28% 1/31/199719%31% 1/30/199816%31% 1/29/199915%31% 1/31/200014%29% 2/29/200014%29% 3/31/200014%29% 4/28/200013%29% 5/31/200013%29% 6/30/200014%28% 7/31/200013%28% 8/31/200013%28% 9/29/200013%28% 10/31/200013%29% 11/30/200013%28% 12/29/200013%28% 1/31/200112%29% 2/28/200112%28% 3/30/200112%29% 4/30/200112%28% 5/31/200112%28% 6/29/200112%28% 7/31/200112%28% 8/31/200112%28% 9/28/200113%27% 10/31/200112%30% 11/30/200112%30% 12/31/200112%30% 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Why “More Gold than Treasuries” Matters Crossing above Treasuries signals that reserve managers are prioritizing durability, portability, and neutrality over yield. According to the IMF, gold’s share of global reserves climbed to about 18% in 2024, up sharply from mid-2010s levels, reflecting a structural reweighting toward tangible assets. Seen as an alternative to heavily indebted fiat currencies, especially the U.S. dollar, the share of gold in central bank reserves has increased most among emerging market economies. China, Russia, and Türkiye have been the largest official buyers over the past decade. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out U.S. Dollar Index Falls 10.1% in 2025, Steepest Drop in Three Decades on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: States With the Strongest Public Pensions 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 The funded ratio compares a pension plan’s assets to its liabilities, showing how prepared each state is to meet its future retirement promises. A higher funded ratio means a pension plan has more assets set aside to cover future benefits, making it more financially secure. Public pension health varies widely across the U.S., and 2025 estimates shows a clear divide between states with strong fiscal management and those still struggling to meet retirement promises. In this visualization, we rank all 50 states (and D.C.) by the average funded ratio of their local pension plans, which measures how much of their pension obligations are backed by assets. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from Equable. A funded ratio of 100% means a state can fully meet its future pension obligations, while lower ratios indicate potential fiscal challenges that may require increased contributions or benefit adjustments. Pensions with less than 60% funding are classified as “distressed”. StatePercentage Range IllinoisLess than 60% KentuckyLess than 60% MississippiLess than 60% New JerseyLess than 60% Connecticut60% - 70% Hawaii60% - 70% New Mexico60% - 70% South Carolina60% - 70% Alabama70% - 80% Alaska70% - 80% Arizona70% - 80% Colorado70% - 80% Maryland70% - 80% Massachusetts70% - 80% Montana70% - 80% New Hampshire70% - 80% North Dakota70% - 80% Pennsylvania70% - 80% Rhode Island70% - 80% Vermont70% - 80% Arkansas80% - 90% California80% - 90% Florida80% - 90% Georgia80% - 90% Indiana80% - 90% Kansas80% - 90% Louisiana80% - 90% Maine80% - 90% Michigan80% - 90% Missouri80% - 90% Nevada80% - 90% North Carolina80% - 90% Ohio80% - 90% Oklahoma80% - 90% Oregon80% - 90% Texas80% - 90% Virginia80% - 90% Wyoming80% - 90% DC90% - 100% Delaware90% - 100% Idaho90% - 100% Iowa90% - 100% Minnesota90% - 100% Nebraska90% - 100% New York90% - 100% South Dakota90% - 100% Tennessee90% - 100% Utah90% - 100% Washington90% - 100% West Virginia90% - 100% Wisconsin90% - 100% States in Distressed Status Based on 2025 estimates, four states remain in a distressed status with less than 60% funding: New Jersey, Illinois, Kentucky, and Mississippi. According to some sources, New Jersey’s pensions have the lowest funded ratios in America due to several factors: Failure to make required payments: The state has regularly fallen behind on making required payments into the system Benefit increases: Past administrations have increased benefits without establishing a concrete plan to fund them Use of borrowing: Pensions have borrowed money to pay for their obligations, creating an additional debt burden Illinois is also in a dire situation, with Chicago pensions growing their unfunded liabilities from $11 billion in 2001, to $56 billion in 2024. The Top Three Causes of Unfunded Liabilities According to Equable, the three primary reasons pensions are falling behind are assumption changes, investment experience, and interest on debt. Managing pension plans requires a wide range of assumptions about future events: investment returns, mortality rates, workforce turnover, salary growth, inflation, government contributions, and more. There are lots of places where reality may not line up with actuarial expectations. State of Pensions 2025 For example, in 2023, America’s public pension plans faced a collective $1.3 trillion in unfunded liabilities. Of this amount, 36% was due to “assumption changes”, which refers to adjustments in key actuarial assumptions. When metrics like life expectancy rise, pension plans must pay their retirees benefits for longer than originally expected. The second major reason, “investment experience”, accounts for 29% of the $1.3 trillion shortfall. Pension plans have faced high investment return volatility since the Global Financial Crisis, making it difficult to manage cash flows. Finally, the third major reason is “interest on debt”, representing 22% of the shortfall. Equable reports that America’s public pensions have been underfunded for nearly two decades, and interest payments on debt are growing faster than the member contributions they collect. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Which States Have the Highest Share of Retirement-Age Workers? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How Old Are U.S. Democratic Senators in 2025? See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Two-thirds of U.S. Senators are over the age of 60, with Democrats averaging 63.7 years old. Senator Jon Ossoff (38) is the youngest Democrat, while Richard Durbin (80) is the oldest. The U.S. Senate is one of the oldest legislative bodies in the world, with a majority of lawmakers well into their 60s and 70s. In 2025, the chamber remains dominated by Baby Boomers, though a handful of younger senators represent a generational shift. This infographic breaks down the ages of Democratic senators. The data for this visualization comes from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. A Senate Dominated by Boomers Baby Boomers remain the backbone of the Democratic caucus. Nearly two-thirds of Democratic senators fall within this generation, many now in their 60s and 70s. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (74), Elizabeth Warren (76), and Ed Markey (79) are just a few examples of the party’s senior leadership. Senator's NameStateClassAgeGeneration Ossoff, JonGeorgiaII38Millennial Kim, AndyNew JerseyI43Millennial Gallego, RubenArizonaI45Gen X Slotkin, ElissaMichiganI49Gen X Padilla, AlexCaliforniaIII52Gen X Murphy, ChristopherConnecticutI52Gen X Schatz, BrianHawaiiIII52Gen X Heinrich, MartinNew MexicoI53Gen X Luján, Ben RayNew MexicoII53Gen X Alsobrooks, Angela D.MarylandI54Gen X Warnock, Raphael G.GeorgiaIII56Gen X Booker, Cory A.New JerseyII56Gen X Fetterman, JohnPennsylvaniaIII56Gen X Duckworth, TammyIllinoisIII57Gen X Gillibrand, Kirsten E.New YorkI58Gen X Bennet, Michael F.ColoradoIII60Gen X Kelly, MarkArizonaIII61Baby Boomer Cortez Masto, CatherineNevadaIII61Baby Boomer Coons, Christopher A.DelawareII62Baby Boomer Blunt Rochester, LisaDelawareI63Baby Boomer Baldwin, TammyWisconsinI63Baby Boomer Schiff, Adam B.CaliforniaI65Baby Boomer Klobuchar, AmyMinnesotaI65Baby Boomer Van Hollen, ChrisMarylandIII66Baby Boomer Peters, Gary C.MichiganII66Baby Boomer Cantwell, MariaWashingtonI66Baby Boomer Smith, TinaMinnesotaII67Baby Boomer Hassan, Margaret WoodNew HampshireIII67Baby Boomer Kaine, TimVirginiaI67Baby Boomer Rosen, JackyNevadaI68Baby Boomer Merkley, JeffOregonII68Baby Boomer Whitehouse, SheldonRhode IslandI69Baby Boomer Warner, Mark R.VirginiaII70Baby Boomer Hickenlooper, John W.ColoradoII73Baby Boomer Schumer, Charles E. (Chuck)New YorkIII74Baby Boomer Murray, PattyWashingtonIII74Baby Boomer Reed, JackRhode IslandII75Baby Boomer Warren, ElizabethMassachusettsI76Baby Boomer Wyden, RonOregonIII76Baby Boomer Hirono, Mazie K.HawaiiI78Baby Boomer Shaheen, JeanneNew HampshireII78Baby Boomer Welch, PeterVermontIII78Baby Boomer Blumenthal, RichardConnecticutIII79Baby Boomer Markey, Edward J.MassachusettsII79Baby Boomer Durbin, Richard J.IllinoisII80Silent Generation The Younger Democrats While the average Democratic senator is 63.7 years old, younger lawmakers make up a small minority. Only two senators, or 4.4%, are Millennials: Jon Ossoff (38) of Georgia and Andy Kim (43) of New Jersey. Both are relative newcomers, with Ossoff making history as Georgia’s first millennial senator and Kim as New Jersey’s first Asian American senator. Gen X in the Middle Generation X makes up about 31% of Senate Democrats, sitting squarely between Boomers and Millennials. This cohort includes Elissa Slotkin (49, Michigan), the state’s first female senator and a former CIA analyst and Pentagon official, along with Tammy Duckworth (57, Illinois), an Iraq War veteran and advocate for veterans’ affairs. Class Divides and Election Cycles Senators are grouped into three classes that determine when they face re-election. Class I → Last elected 2024 — Next election: 2030 Class II → Last elected 2020 — Next election: 2026 Class III → Last elected 2022 — Next election: 2028 Many younger Democrats—such as Andy Kim and Elissa Slotkin—are in Class I, with their first full terms stretching into 2030. Meanwhile, veteran lawmakers in Class II, including Richard Durbin (80), face voters in 2026. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Betting Market Odds: 2028 U.S. President on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 1 hour ago on October 7, 2025 By Alan Kennedy Article & Editing Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Transport Canada Mapped: Canada’s Busiest Ports Key Takeaways Canada’s busiest ports process ~7.5M containers annually; the top five handled ~6.1M in 2023. Vancouver‑Fraser moved ~3.1M (42% of the nation’s total), with Montreal at 1.5M (20%). Canada’s marine gateways are the front door to the world’s goods economy. But its container traffic is concentrated in a select number of ports. So, which Canadian ports handle the most containers? This graphic, in partnership with Transport Canada, shows Canada’s busiest ports by 2023 container throughput and share of national volume using data from the Government of Canada. Canada’s Port Network at a Glance Canada’s ports process nearly 7.5 million containers annually, representing a roughly 20% increase since 2014. Almost half moves through Vancouver‑Fraser, underscoring the West Coast’s trans‑Pacific role. Here is a table showing 2023 containers, including items and empties, by port, along with a total for each gateway. PortContainers Handled in 2023 Vancouver-Fraser3,130,000 Montreal1,540,000 Prince Rupert700,000 Halifax550,000 Saint John150,000 The 2023 throughput from the top five ports totaled approximately 6.1 million containers. Vancouver‑Fraser handled roughly 3.1 million, or about 52% of that total. Other hubs, including Prince Rupert, Montreal, and Halifax, anchor regional supply chains. Together, they connect Canadian producers and consumers to Asia, Europe, and the U.S. heartland. Why Ports Matter Port performance influences shipping costs, delivery times, and resilience. When trade reroutes or demand spikes, spare capacity and intermodal links ensure cargo ships and their goods continue to move. Are you interested in learning more about Canada’s transportation and trade data? Drawing directly from the most authoritative sources, including the Government of Canada and Statistics Canada, the Transport Data and Information Hub (TDIH) provides information on Canada’s roads, rail networks, air traffic, port activity, trade, and more. Explore Canada’s Most Reliable and Authoritative Source of Transport Data Related Topics: #halifax #canada’s trade #teus #container ships #montreal #ports #trade #map #canada You may also like Economy2 weeks ago Ranked: Canada’s Top 10 Traded Goods This graphic, created in partnership with Transport Canada, explores Canada’s trade and its 10 most traded goods. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The State of U.S. Household Finances in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways U.S. households held $190.1 trillion in assets and $20.8 trillion in debt in Q1 2025. Financial assets, such as stocks and ETFs, stood as the largest share of assets, accounting for 43% of the total. The resilience of the U.S. consumer is a core driver of economic health at a time of trade uncertainty and broader economic ambiguity. But how do the different components of consumer wealth and debt really break down as a whole? And what can these figures tell us about the financial health of American households? This graphic shows U.S. household finances in Q1 2025, based on data from J.P. Morgan Asset Management. U.S. Household Finances: Assets in Q1 Below, we show $190.1 trillion in U.S. consumer assets: AssetsPercentage of Total Q1 2025 Other financial assets43% Homes27% Pension funds17% Deposits8% Other tangible assets5% Total$190.1T Figures do not total 100 due to rounding ‘Other financial assets’, such as stocks, account for nearly half of all wealth—roughly equal to residential assets and pension funds combined. Notably, direct and indirect stock ownership as a share of household financial assets stands at an all-time high, bolstered by a strong stock market. Meanwhile, residential assets accounted for 27% of consumer wealth, the second-highest overall. Deposits totaled 8%, as bank balances fall below historical trends, perhaps indicating that consumers are instead putting cash reserves into other types of assets, such as stocks. U.S. Household Finances: Liabilities in Q1 The following table shows that U.S. households held $20.8 trillion in liabilities, with mortgages accounting for about two-thirds of the total. LiabilitiesPercentage of Total Q1 2025 Mortgages67% Student loans9% Other liabilities9% Auto loans8% Revolving(includes credit cards)6% Other non-revolving2% Total$20.8T Figures do not total 100 due to rounding Following next in line was student debt, which reached $1.6 trillion in Q2 2025. As we can see, auto loans made up an 8% share, with delinquencies on the rise in recent months as higher living costs and inflation taking a toll on consumer finances. Today, delinquencies stand at 5%, the highest level in at least five years. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on U.S. household wealth by generation in 2025.

See visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Top 50 Countries by Central Bank Reserves 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 Central bank reserves are considered critical for global economic stability, helping countries meet balance of payments obligations and buffer against economic or geopolitical shocks The top 10 countries collectively hold $9.4 trillion in currency and gold reserves, accounting for over 60% of the global total Central bank reserves can be considered as a country’s financial shield, consisting of foreign currencies, gold, and other liquid assets. These reserves play an important role in stabilizing currencies and navigating financial crises. In this graphic, we visualize the 50 countries with the most central bank reserves, providing insight into the balance of global finances. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from The World Factbook. It compares the value of reserves (foreign exchange and gold) held by the world’s central banks as of 2024. These holdings determine how resilient economies are to shocks and how much influence they may wield in global markets. RankCountryValue of Reserves (USD) 1 China$3,456,000,000,000 2 Japan$1,231,000,000,000 3 U.S.$910,037,000,000 4 Switzerland$909,366,000,000 5 India$643,043,000,000 6 Russia$597,217,000,000 7 Saudi Arabia$463,870,000,000 8 Hong Kong$425,554,000,000 9 South Korea$418,219,000,000 10 Singapore$383,946,000,000 11 Germany$377,936,000,000 12 Brazil$329,732,000,000 13 Italy$290,547,000,000 14 France$282,857,000,000 15 UAE$237,931,000,000 16 Thailand$236,934,000,000 17 Mexico$232,035,000,000 18 Poland$223,115,000,000 19 Israel$214,544,000,000 20 UK$174,598,000,000 21 Indonesia$155,708,000,000 22 Turkiye$154,774,000,000 23 Czechia$146,281,000,000 24 Canada$119,778,000,000 25 Malaysia$116,229,000,000 26 Denmark$108,405,000,000 27 Spain$107,774,000,000 28 Philippines$106,195,000,000 29 Iraq$100,691,000,000 30 Libya$92,894,000,000 31 Vietnam$83,082,000,000 32 Algeria$83,007,000,000 33 Norway$81,242,000,000 34 Peru$79,246,000,000 35 Netherlands$79,129,000,000 36 Romania$73,391,000,000 37 South Africa$65,435,000,000 38 Sweden$62,569,000,000 39 Colombia$61,898,000,000 40 Australia$60,404,000,000 41 Qatar$53,987,000,000 42 Kuwait$50,728,000,000 43 Hungary$46,422,000,000 44 Kazakhstan$45,808,000,000 45 Egypt$44,921,000,000 46 Chile$44,403,000,000 47 Ukraine$43,781,000,000 48 Bulgaria$43,698,000,000 49 Portugal$42,434,000,000 50 Belgium$41,449,000,000 n/a Rest of World (128 countries)$881,000,000,000 China is the World’s Largest Holder of Foreign Currency Reserves The World Factbook estimates that China has $3.5 trillion in central bank reserves, far more than any other country. According to The Economics Review, this is due to China’s persistent trade surpluses, which result in more foreign currencies flowing into the country than flowing out. To prevent the yuan (RMB) from rapidly appreciating, the People’s Bank of China (PBC) intervenes in foreign exchange markets by buying other currencies, pushing money into circulation (a potential inflation risk). In order to offset this inflationary pressure, China uses a strategy known as sterilization, which involves conducting monetary policy opposite of the initial intervention to offset its effects on the monetary base. If the PBC first intervenes in the foreign exchange market by purchasing excess foreign reserves with RMB, corresponding sterilization would be implemented using contractionary monetary policy such as open market sales or increasing reserve requirements. This would then reduce net domestic assets in the PBC’s balance sheet and decrease liabilities, thereby curbing monetary expansion. – The Economics Review Why Switzerland Ranks Fourth Following the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, demand for the Swiss franc surged as it was viewed as a safe-haven, putting upward pressure on its value. This is problematic because as the Swiss franc quickly rises in value, imports become cheaper, pushing overall prices downwards and risking deflation. To counter this risk, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) bought large amounts of foreign currencies, slowing the franc’s rise but expanding its reserves significantly. In more recent years, the SNB has used its currency reserves to counter inflationary pressures. By selling foreign exchange (boosting demand for one’s domestic currency), central banks can appreciate their currency to make imports cheaper, reduce overall price growth, and bring inflation back down to target levels. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Consumer Inflation Around the World Since 2020 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: The History of U.S. Government Shutdowns 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 first U.S. government shutdown was in 1981 under President Ronald Reagan, and lasted two days. Including the latest shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, there have been 15 U.S. government shutdowns amounting to 97 days of suspended federal operations. The U.S. entered its 15th government shutdown on October 1, 2025, under President Donald Trump. This latest lapse in federal funding is part of a decades-long history of shutdowns which began in 1981 with the first shutdown under Ronald Reagan. This graphic visualizes the history of U.S. government shutdowns using data from the U.S. House of Representatives, including the president during the shutdown and how many days the shutdown lasted. Every U.S. Government Shutdown’s Duration A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass a funding bill or continuing resolution, preventing parts of the federal government from operating. Essential services, like national security and mail delivery, continue, but many federal employees are furloughed, and agencies pause regular operations. The table below shows every U.S. government shutdown’s starting date, duration, and the current U.S. president at the time. Start date of U.S. government shutdownU.S. PresidentDuration of U.S. government shutdown (days) Nov. 20, 1981Ronald Reagan2 Sept. 30, 1982Ronald Reagan1 Dec. 17, 1982Ronald Reagan3 Nov. 10, 1983Ronald Reagan3 Sept. 30, 1984Ronald Reagan2 Oct. 3, 1984Ronald Reagan1 Oct. 16, 1986Ronald Reagan1 Dec. 18, 1987Ronald Reagan1 Oct. 5, 1990George H.W. Bush3 Nov. 13, 1995Bill Clinton5 Dec. 15, 1995Bill Clinton21 Sept. 30, 2013Barack Obama16 Jan. 19, 2018Donald Trump3 Dec. 21, 2018Donald Trump35 Oct. 1, 2025Donald Trump- The first true shutdown occurred in November 1981 under President Ronald Reagan, lasting just two days. In fact, most early shutdowns of the 1980s were short-lived, often lasting one to three days. It’s important to note that before 1981, there were six “funding gaps,” beginning in 1976. During those gaps, however, federal services were not halted, so they are not considered shutdowns. The Longest U.S. Government Shutdowns While early government shutdowns tended to range from one to three days, more recent shutdowns have stretched far longer. The longest shutdown in U.S. history took place from December 2018 to January 2019 under President Trump, lasting 35 days. The second-longest shutdown was under President Bill Clinton, lasting 21 days, from mid-December of 1995 into January of 1996. These two shutdowns make up more than half of the duration of all U.S. government shutdowns, which span 97 days over 15 shutdowns in total. What Happens During a Government Shutdown Short shutdowns, like the single-day lapses in the 1980s, create limited disruption. But longer government shutdowns ripple through the economy, halting research projects and delaying pay for federal employees, all while eroding confidence in government institutions. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the 2018/2019 government shutdown under Donald Trump cost the U.S. around $3 billion in permanent GDP losses over two quarters. With the current shutdown multiple days underway in 2025, Americans will be wondering whether this shutdown will set a new record in duration and costs. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about the cost of U.S. government shutdowns, check out this graphic on the GDP loss and spending delays from the 2018/2019 government shutdown on Voronoi.