See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Biggest Countries by Total Area 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 Russia is the world’s biggest country by a huge margin, stretching across Europe and Asia and nearly matching the entire continent of South America Canada is the largest country in the Western Hemisphere, covering nearly 10 million km², making it second only to Russia globally Australia stands out as the biggest country in Oceania with over 7.6 million km² The world’s countries vary massively in size, from continental giants to tiny island nations. In this visualization, we rank every country by its total area, which is calculated as land area plus water bodies (e.g. lakes, reservoirs, and rivers). Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from Worldometer. Figures in both kilometers and miles are listed below. RankCountryTotal Area (km2)Total Area (mi2) 1 Russia17,098,2426,601,665 2 Canada9,984,6703,855,101 3 China9,706,9613,747,877 4 U.S.9,372,6103,618,783 5 Brazil8,515,7673,287,955 6 Australia7,692,0242,969,906 7 India3,287,5901,269,345 8 Argentina2,780,4001,073,518 9 Kazakhstan2,724,9001,052,089 10 Algeria2,381,741919,595 11 DRC2,344,858905,354 12 Greenland2,166,086836,330 13 Saudi Arabia2,149,690830,000 14 Mexico1,964,375758,449 15 Indonesia1,904,569735,358 16 Sudan1,886,068728,215 17 Libya1,759,540679,362 18 Iran1,648,195636,371 19 Mongolia1,564,110603,906 20 Peru1,285,216496,224 21 Chad1,284,000495,755 22 Niger1,267,000489,191 23 Angola1,246,700481,353 24 Mali1,240,192478,841 25 South Africa1,221,037471,445 26 Colombia1,141,748440,831 27 Ethiopia1,104,300426,372 28 Bolivia1,098,581424,164 29 Mauritania1,030,700397,955 30 Egypt1,002,450387,048 31 Tanzania945,087364,900 32 Nigeria923,768356,669 33 Venezuela916,445353,841 34 Pakistan881,912340,508 35 Namibia825,615318,772 36 Mozambique801,590309,496 37 Turkey783,562302,535 38 Chile756,102291,932 39 Zambia752,612290,585 40 Myanmar676,578261,228 41 Afghanistan652,230251,827 42 Somalia637,657246,201 43 Central African Republic622,984240,535 44 South Sudan619,745239,285 45 Ukraine603,500233,013 46 Madagascar587,041226,658 47 Botswana582,000224,711 48 Kenya580,367224,081 49 France551,695213,011 50 Yemen527,968203,850 51 Thailand513,120198,117 52 Spain505,992195,365 53 Turkmenistan488,100188,456 54 Cameroon475,442183,569 55 Papua New Guinea462,840178,703 56 Sweden450,295173,860 57 Uzbekistan447,400172,742 58 Morocco446,550172,414 59 Iraq438,317169,235 60 Paraguay406,752157,048 61 Zimbabwe390,757150,872 62 Japan377,930145,920 63 Germany357,114137,882 64 Philippines342,353132,183 65 Congo342,000132,047 66 Finland338,424130,666 67 Vietnam331,212127,882 68 Malaysia330,803127,724 69 Norway323,802125,021 70 Côte d'Ivoire322,463124,504 71 Poland312,679120,726 72 Oman309,500119,499 73 Italy301,336116,346 74 Ecuador276,841106,889 75 Burkina Faso272,967105,393 76 New Zealand270,467104,428 77 Gabon267,668103,347 78 Western Sahara266,000102,703 79 Guinea245,85794,926 80 United Kingdom242,90093,784 81 Uganda241,55093,263 82 Ghana238,53392,098 83 Romania238,39192,043 84 Laos236,80091,429 85 Guyana214,96983,000 86 Belarus207,60080,155 87 Kyrgyzstan199,95177,201 88 Senegal196,72275,955 89 Syria185,18071,498 90 Cambodia181,03569,898 91 Uruguay181,03469,898 92 Suriname163,82063,251 93 Tunisia163,61063,170 94 Bangladesh147,57056,977 95 Nepal147,18156,827 96 Tajikistan143,10055,251 97 Greece131,99050,962 98 Nicaragua130,37350,337 99 North Korea120,53846,540 100 Malawi118,48445,747 101 Eritrea117,60045,406 102 Benin112,62243,484 103 Honduras112,49243,433 104 Liberia111,36943,000 105 Bulgaria110,87942,811 106 Cuba109,88442,426 107 Guatemala108,88942,042 108 Iceland103,00039,769 109 South Korea100,21038,691 110 Hungary93,02835,918 111 Portugal92,09035,556 112 Jordan89,34234,495 113 Serbia88,36134,116 114 Azerbaijan86,60033,436 115 Austria83,87132,383 116 United Arab Emirates83,60032,278 117 French Guiana83,53432,253 118 Czechia78,86530,450 119 Panama75,41729,119 120 Sierra Leone71,74027,699 121 Ireland70,27327,133 122 Georgia69,70026,911 123 Sri Lanka65,61025,332 124 Lithuania65,30025,212 125 Latvia64,55924,926 126 Togo56,78521,925 127 Croatia56,59421,851 128 Bosnia and Herzegovina51,20919,772 129 Costa Rica51,10019,730 130 Slovakia49,03718,933 131 Dominican Republic48,67118,792 132 Estonia45,22717,462 133 Denmark43,09416,639 134 Netherlands41,85016,158 135 Switzerland41,28415,940 136 Bhutan38,39414,824 137 Taiwan36,19313,974 138 Guinea-Bissau36,12513,948 139 Moldova33,84613,068 140 Belgium30,52811,787 141 Lesotho30,35511,720 142 Armenia29,74311,484 143 Solomon Islands28,89611,157 144 Albania28,74811,100 145 Equatorial Guinea28,05110,831 146 Burundi27,83410,747 147 Haiti27,75010,714 148 Rwanda26,33810,169 149 Republic of North Macedonia25,7139,928 150 Djibouti23,2008,958 151 Belize22,9668,867 152 El Salvador21,0418,124 153 Israel20,7708,019 154 Slovenia20,2737,827 155 New Caledonia18,5757,172 156 Fiji18,2727,055 157 Kuwait17,8186,880 158 Eswatini17,3646,704 159 Timor-Leste14,8745,743 160 Bahamas13,9435,383 161 Montenegro13,8125,333 162 Vanuatu12,1894,706 163 Falkland Islands12,1734,700 164 Qatar11,5864,473 165 Jamaica10,9914,244 166 Gambia10,6894,127 167 Lebanon10,4524,036 168 Cyprus9,2513,572 169 Puerto Rico8,8703,425 170 State of Palestine6,2202,402 171 Brunei Darussalam5,7652,226 172 Trinidad and Tobago5,1301,981 173 French Polynesia4,1671,609 174 Cabo Verde4,0331,557 175 Samoa2,8421,097 176 Luxembourg2,586998 177 Réunion2,511970 178 Mauritius2,040788 179 Comoros1,862719 180 Guadeloupe1,628629 181 Faeroe Islands1,393538 182 Martinique1,128436 183 China, Hong Kong SAR1,104426 184 Sao Tome and Principe964372 185 Turks and Caicos Islands948366 186 Kiribati811313 187 Bahrain765295 188 Dominica751290 189 Tonga747288 190 Singapore710274 191 Micronesia702271 192 Saint Lucia616238 193 Isle of Man572221 194 Guam549212 195 Andorra468181 196 Northern Mariana Islands464179 197 Palau459177 198 Seychelles452175 199 Curaçao444171 200 Antigua and Barbuda442171 201 Barbados430166 202 Saint Helena394152 203 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines389150 204 Mayotte374144 205 United States Virgin Islands347134 206 Grenada344133 207 Caribbean Netherlands328127 208 Malta316122 209 Maldives300116 210 Cayman Islands264102 211 Saint Kitts and Nevis261101 212 Niue260100 213 Saint Pierre and Miquelon24293 214 Cook Islands23691 215 American Samoa19977 216 Marshall Islands18170 217 Aruba18069 218 Liechtenstein16062 219 British Virgin Islands15158 220 Wallis and Futuna Islands14255 221 Montserrat10239 222 Anguilla9135 223 San Marino6124 224 Bermuda5421 225 Saint Martin5320 226 Sint Maarten3413 227 China, Macao SAR3012 228 Tuvalu2610 229 Nauru218 230 Saint Barthélemy218 231 Tokelau125 232 Gibraltar62 233 Monaco21 234 Vatican City0.40.2 The World’s Giants The world’s biggest countries include Russia, Canada, China, and the U.S., which collectively account for nearly 30% of the world’s total landmass. Russia is by far the largest, spanning 11 time zones and stretching across Europe and Asia. Over 65% of the country’s land, however, is classified as permafrost zones. Canada shares similar characteristics, with vast northern territories covered by tundra, boreal forest, and Arctic climate. According to Statistics Canada, 66% of Canadians live within 62 miles (100 kilometers) of the U.S. border. The World’s Smallest Countries At the other end of the spectrum are tiny nations like Monaco and Gibraltar, which have total areas in the single digits. At just 0.8 mi² (2.1 km²), Monaco is the second-smallest sovereign state in the world (after Vatican City). Despite its tiny size, nearly 39,000 people live within its borders, making it one of the most densely populated areas. Gibraltar, technically a British Overseas Territory, covers slightly more ground at 2.6 mi² (6.8 km²). Located at the southern tip of Spain, it acts as a maritime chokepoint connecting the Atlantic and Mediterranean oceans. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out A Country-level Breakdown of the World’s Forests on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Visualized: What Are Stablecoins Backed By? 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 Tether, with a market cap of $171 billion, is primarily backed by U.S. Treasury T-bills (64.9%), followed by Treasury repurchase agreements (11.1%) and other assets like bitcoin (5.5%) and precious metals (5.4%). Circle (USDC), with a market cap of $74 billion, has a more concentrated backing in T-bills (37.6%) and repo agreements (49.6%), with 12.8% in cash reserves. Stablecoins have become a central pillar of the crypto economy, offering traders and investors a digital asset pegged to the stability of the U.S. dollar. But behind their promise of stability lies an important question: what are they backed by? This visualization breaks down the asset reserves of the two largest stablecoins, Tether (USDT) and Circle (USDC), which together represent over $240 billion in market value. The Assets Backing Stablecoins Tether and Circle The data table below breaks down the assets backing Tether and Circle, and comes directly from Tether’s latest reserve attestation as of July 2025 and Circle’s transparency page. Market cap data comes from CoinGecko and is as of September 18, 2025. AssetTether ($171B market cap)Circle ($74B market cap) Treasury Debt (T-bills)64.9%37.6% Treasury Repurchase Agreements (Overnight loans collateralized by Treasurys)11.1%49.6% Cash (USD)0.02%12.8% Other Investments3.0% Bitcoin5.5% Precious Metals5.4% Money Market Funds3.9% Secured Loans6.2% Tether, the dominant stablecoin in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, holds nearly two-thirds of its $171 billion reserves in short-term U.S. Treasury bills. These highly liquid assets provide security and quick convertibility. An additional 11% is in overnight Treasury repurchase agreements, with the remainder spread across bitcoin, precious metals, cash, and other investments. Circle is built on a simpler balance sheet. Nearly 88% of reserves sit in either Treasury securities (37.6%) or repo agreements (49.6%) in the Circle Reserve Fund managed by BlackRock, while cash deposits make up the rest at 12.8%. Unlike Tether, Circle avoids allocating reserves to riskier assets like bitcoin, metals, or unspecified investments, giving it a cleaner—but less diversified—profile. Comparing Stablecoins Tether and Circle’s Reserves Both companies rely heavily on U.S. government-backed securities, but their strategies differ. Tether’s inclusion of bitcoin and metals reflects a willingness to diversify, potentially increasing returns but also introducing volatility. Circle’s concentration in Treasuries and cash emphasizes safety and simplicity. For investors and regulators, these differences raise questions about transparency, risk, and how resilient each stablecoin might be under stress. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about where stablecoins stand in the overall crypto ecosystem, check out this graphic breaking down the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market cap on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 4 hours ago on September 30, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Lebon Siu Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Hinrich Foundation Ranked: Countries Losing the Most (and Least) from Trump’s Tariffs Trump’s tariffs are hitting all of America’s major trading partners. But in U.S. trade, what matters isn’t just the tariffs a country faces—it’s how they stack up against competitors. This visualization, made with the Hinrich Foundation, shows which countries are losing the most, and the least, from Trump’s tariffs. The data seen here is sourced from Global Trade Alert and is calculated by comparing a jurisdiction’s own trade-weighted tariff rate against the average rate faced by its competitors on the exact same products. Tariffs on America’s Top 20 Importing Countries When Trump took office in January 2025, he quickly hit America’s top trading partners with steep tariffs. The rates, however, varied widely by country. China and India took the hardest hit, as trade-weighted tariff rates climbed to 47.3% and 38.0% by September 2025. Brazil (29.6%) and Switzerland (19.3%) also faced steep rates. By contrast, Ireland (6.6%) and the UK (7.1%) saw much milder tariffs, while Canada (19.4%) and Germany (18.8%) landed in the middle. Which Countries Have a Relative “Trump Tariff Advantage”? Global Trade Alert compared tariff rates across competitors to rank which countries gained or lost ground. The final result is an estimate of relative tariff advantages (positive figures) and disadvantages (negative figures). With China, India, and Brazil facing the steepest hikes, this gave their rivals a relative edge. Fourteen of the top 20 countries ended up with advantages. Leading the pack were the UK (+12.3%), Mexico (+10.8%), and Vietnam (+6.1%). 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See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. ” Use This Visualization Ranked: Revenue per Employee of the World’s Largest Companies This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways McKesson, a pharmaceutical distributor, makes more than $8.1 million in revenue per employee. Exxon Mobil and Saudi Aramco generate $5.7 million and $6.4 million in revenue per employee, respectively. Walmart, the largest company by revenue, generates less than $350,000 in revenue per employee. Even for the world’s largest companies by revenue, the efficiency of operations and sales differs drastically. While some companies rely on vast workforces, others achieve massive revenues with comparatively lean teams. Revenue per employee is one of the straightforward ways to measure how efficiently a company converts its workforce into sales. This infographic uses data from the Fortune Global 500 to highlight the revenue per employee of the world’s largest companies by revenue for fiscal years ending on or before March 31, 2025. Which Companies Lead in Revenue per Employee? Among the world’s top 20 largest companies by revenue, the annual revenue per employee ranges from about $324,000 to $8.1 million. Here’s how they stack up: CompanyRevenue per employeeRevenue (F.Y. ending March 31, 2025) Employees McKesson$8,160,250$359,051,000,00044,000 Cencora$6,680,877$293,958,600,00044,000 Saudi Aramco$6,392,522$480,193,500,00075,118 Exxon Mobil$5,740,312$349,585,000,00060,900 Shell$3,010,719$289,029,000,00096,000 Apple$2,384,360$391,035,000,000164,000 Alphabet$1,909,297$350,018,000,000183,323 CVS Health$1,436,644$372,809,000,000259,500 UnitedHealth Group$1,000,695$400,278,000,000400,000 Berkshire Hathaway$946,567$371,433,000,000392,400 JPMorgan Chase$879,183$278,906,000,000317,233 China State Construction Engineering$841,861$304,121,300,000361,249 Sinopec Group$823,053$407,490,100,000495,096 Toyota Motor$820,914$315,110,200,000383,853 Costco Wholesale$764,123$254,453,000,000333,000 Volkswagen$543,067$351,093,300,000646,501 China National Petroleum$418,863$412,645,300,000985,155 Amazon$409,999$637,959,000,0001,556,000 State Grid$404,940$548,414,400,0001,354,310 Walmart$324,279$680,985,000,0002,100,000 Wholesale pharmaceutical distributors such as McKesson ($8.1 million per employee) and Cencora ($6.7 million) dominate the top of the list, reflecting their lean and efficient business models. Energy giants also post strong results, with Saudi Aramco ($6.4 million) and Exxon Mobil ($5.7 million) leading their sector. Meanwhile, among technology firms, Apple brings in around $2.4 million per employee, while Alphabet generates $1.9 million. On the other end of the spectrum, massive employers such as Walmart (2.1 million employees), Amazon (1.6 million employees), and China’s State Grid (1.4 million employees) post much lower per-employee revenue. The Leading Industries for Revenue per Employee Looking at industries, four of the top 10 companies by revenue per employee are in the healthcare space, with McKesson and Cencora operating as distributors, while CVS Health is primarily a pharmaceutical retailer. The capital-intensive energy sector also fares well, making up three of the top 10 companies, followed by the technology sector, where companies benefit from the scalability of digital platforms and product ecosystems. On the other hand, the retail industry, including wholesalers like Costco and Walmart, typically relies on large workforces that reduce the revenue generation per employee, despite their massive scales. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Largest Companies by Revenue on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Where Rent Subsidies Are Highest, by U.S. State This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways On average, low-income California renters received $1,604 a month from the federal government for rent in 2024, the highest in the country. Low-income Iowa renters received $547, the lowest level of support per state. About one-third of America’s 342 million people are renters. And for many of the low-income households, keeping a roof overhead hinges on federal help. The above map colors every U.S. state by the average monthly federal rent subsidy received per household receiving assistance in 2024, showing just how widely support can vary for families with similar needs. Data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Policy Development and Research (also known as the HUD). It tracks average HUD expenditures under major rental-assistance programs, including Housing Choice Vouchers, Public Housing, and project-based assistance. Qualifying households pay 30% of their adjusted income as rent; the federal government covers the rest. Income limits to qualify for rental support vary by county, program, and household size. Ranked: Where Rent Subsidies Are Highest, by U.S. State On average, low-income California renters received $1,604 a month from the federal government for rent in 2024, the highest in the country. They beat the national average ($1,067) by more than $500. RankState / TerritoryAverage Rental Assistance / MonthAverage Family Expenditure / MonthAnnual Household Income 1California$1,604$559$21,832 2Massachusetts$1,587$541$22,613 3Guam$1,512$451$19,497 4New York$1,435$545$22,339 5U.S. Virgin Islands$1,298$387$17,395 6Florida$1,291$457$17,969 7District of Columbia$1,263$363$18,880 8Hawaii$1,254$572$22,820 9Maryland$1,244$470$19,470 10Connecticut$1,237$512$20,429 11Colorado$1,196$417$16,964 12New Jersey$1,189$493$20,859 13Northern Mariana Islands$1,161$224$9,661 14Rhode Island$1,137$477$19,930 15Nevada$1,132$421$16,827 16Washington$1,125$445$18,508 17Arizona$1,069$405$16,415 18Illinois$1,069$394$16,393 19Maine$997$447$18,486 20Virginia$986$426$17,677 21Delaware$985$444$18,677 22Vermont$975$455$18,976 23Texas$966$395$16,166 24New Hampshire$947$493$21,120 25Oregon$941$405$15,992 26Pennsylvania$907$411$17,389 27Georgia$897$384$16,422 28Utah$847$405$16,344 29Minnesota$833$434$18,341 30Alaska$824$589$23,164 31South Carolina$800$358$15,174 32Tennessee$784$346$14,767 33Ohio$780$331$13,528 34Michigan$771$373$15,457 35Louisiana$753$367$15,113 36Puerto Rico$737$157$7,060 37North Carolina$730$366$15,370 38Alabama$723$352$15,538 39Idaho$710$418$17,061 40Mississippi$702$335$14,290 41Montana$697$381$16,307 42Missouri$693$354$15,235 43New Mexico$687$357$14,959 44Indiana$683$346$14,492 45Kentucky$680$335$14,462 46Oklahoma$677$320$13,616 47Wisconsin$648$400$17,048 48Wyoming$611$394$16,911 49Kansas$604$361$16,041 50Nebraska$602$408$17,901 51North Dakota$595$372$16,128 52West Virginia$581$334$14,006 53South Dakota$575$362$15,850 54Arkansas$555$332$14,595 55Iowa$547$370$15,613 Sky-high market rents, especially in coastal metros, push federal vouchers higher to keep them competitive in tight housing markets. Fact: There are four California cities in the top 10 most expensive U.S. cities to rent in. Even with this support, participating families still spent roughly $559 of their own income on rent each month, underscoring the expensiveness of the Golden State. U.S. Rental Support Trends Follow Rental Markets Unsurprisingly, the states with the most expensive housing markets, like Massachusetts ($1,587) and New York ($1,435) are also present in the top five for rental assistance. However, the presence of Guam ($1,512), and the U.S. Virgin Islands ($1,298) is interesting, because another overseas territory, Puerto Rico ($737), is further down the list. For Guam, a steady demand for housing comes from an influx of residents due to the island’s military base. Related: See every known U.S. overseas military base located on this map. The small land area and growing population put upward pressure on prices. Development opportunities are limited and infrastructure expansions (utilities, roads) are costly. As of 2025, the average price of a single-family home in Guam is about $508,000, more than double a decade ago. For the U.S. Virgin Islands, significant non-resident demand for seasonal and second homes skews sales toward higher price points. These expensive housing markets have an effect on the rental market in two ways. When home values surge, landlords face larger mortgage payments and higher property taxes, resulting in upward pressure on rents. Then, when buying a home becomes unattainable for many, demand for rental properties climbs further driving up rental prices. The Midwest and South See the Smallest Rental Assistance Checks At the other end of the spectrum, nine of the 10 lowest-subsidy states are in the Midwest or South. Iowa’s average allotment of $547 in 2024 was nearly half the national average, while Arkansas, South Dakota, and West Virginia all fell below $600. Lower market rents partly explain the gap, but incomes are lower in these states as well. What Drives the Gap in Rental Assistance? HUD’s formula ties voucher size to local “fair-market rent,” so jurisdictions with pricey housing automatically receive larger checks. Yet higher subsidies don’t always guarantee availability: California and New York still face long waitlists. Meanwhile, smaller checks in the Midwest may mask hidden affordability strains, as aging housing stock and stagnant wages squeeze tenants. Together, the data highlights a core policy challenge: balancing equity across regions while responding to hyper-local housing dynamics. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Most Affordable ZIP Code for Renters by State on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Gas Prices Around the World 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 Fuel prices in Hong Kong rank as the highest globally, at $3.07 per liter in 2025. Several European cities rank among the world’s most expensive for gasoline, driven by energy supply shocks. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia has seen the fastest price increase since 2020 across 69 cities analyzed, with fuel costs up nearly 49%. Since 2020, gas prices have risen in the double-digits across many urban centers globally. As the war in Ukraine led to supply shocks, gas prices have jumped over 40% in Budapest, Vienna, and Zurich—among the hardest hit in Europe. Meanwhile, Cairo and Bangkok saw prices decline, making them global outliers. This graphic shows the price of gas across major global cities in 2025, based on data from Deutsche Bank. How Have Gas Prices Changed Since 2020? Below, we show the price of one liter of gas in U.S. dollars, along with its cumulative five-year change across 69 cities: CityCountryPrice of 1 Liter of Gas 2025 (USD)5-Year Cumulative Change (%) Hong Kong Hong Kong$3.0736.4% Zurich Switzerland$2.2740.1% Amsterdam Netherlands$2.2622.2% Geneva Switzerland$2.2437.4% Copenhagen Denmark$2.2340.3% Singapore Singapore$2.2242.3% Oslo Norway$2.2034.1% Paris France$2.1223.3% Helsinki Finland$2.1125.6% Athens Greece$2.0922.9% Tel Aviv-Yafo Israel$2.0922.2% Milan Italy$2.0719.0% Dublin Ireland$2.0432.5% Lisbon Portugal$2.0419.3% Frankfurt Germany$2.0133.1% Munich Germany$1.9935.4% Berlin Germany$1.9730.5% Rome Italy$1.9718.0% Birmingham United Kingdom$1.9426.0% London United Kingdom$1.9225.5% Edinburgh United Kingdom$1.9129.1% Brussels Belgium$1.8923.5% Madrid Spain$1.8829.7% Vienna Austria$1.8640.9% Barcelona Spain$1.8530.3% Stockholm Sweden$1.8414.3% Budapest Hungary$1.8045.2% Luxembourg Luxembourg$1.7440.3% Warsaw Poland$1.7340.7% Prague Czech Republic$1.7132.6% Wellington New Zealand$1.7029.8% Auckland New Zealand$1.6624.8% Santiago Chile$1.3933.7% Mexico City Mexico$1.3246.7% San Francisco United States$1.3034.0% Vancouver Canada$1.3032.7% Los Angeles United States$1.2735.1% Johannesburg South Africa$1.2540.4% Tokyo Japan$1.23-3.9% Bangkok Thailand$1.2243.5% Cape Town South Africa$1.2238.6% Mumbai India$1.2214.0% Seoul South Korea$1.220.0% Sydney Australia$1.2229.8% Bangalore India$1.2114.2% Montreal Canada$1.1938.4% Istanbul Turkey$1.1820.4% Melbourne Australia$1.1624.7% Manila Philippines$1.1516.2% Delhi India$1.1512.7% Buenos Aires Argentina$1.1423.9% Shanghai China$1.1221.7% Toronto Canada$1.1135.4% Beijing China$1.1118.1% Sao Paulo Brazil$1.0936.3% Rio de Janeiro Brazil$1.0917.2% Chicago United States$1.0737.2% Taipei Taiwan$1.0514.1% Bogota Colombia$0.9947.8% New York United States$0.9434.3% Boston United States$0.9142.2% Jakarta Indonesia$0.7927.4% Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates$0.7830.0% Moscow Russia$0.7714.9% Dubai United Arab Emirates$0.7531.6% Riyadh Saudi Arabia$0.6148.8% Doha Qatar$0.5723.9% Kuala Lumpur Malaysia$0.508.7% Cairo Egypt$0.32-34.7% With the highest fuel costs worldwide, Hong Kong tops the list at $3.07 per liter. Hong Kong’s reliance on imported gas, compounded by high rent costs for fuel stations are among the key factors driving up prices. Over the past five years, prices have jumped by more than a third. Zurich, Amsterdam, and Geneva follow next in line, each with costs above $2.25 per liter. Wars in the Middle East and Ukraine have pushed up prices, rising 40.1% in Zurich and 37.4% in Geneva since 2020. In contrast, American fuel prices remain comparatively low thanks to its significant oil production. San Francisco is the nation’s most expensive city, where prices climbed from $0.97 to $1.30 per liter in five years. New York has also seen steady increases, rising from $0.70 in 2020 to $0.94 in 2025. As we can see, Cairo has the cheapest fuel across 69 countries analyzed, at just $0.32 per liter, largely due to government subsidies and the country’s high domestic production volumes. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the largest oil producers in the world.

Published 3 hours ago on September 29, 2025 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Sabrina Fortin Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email Mapped: Stablecoin Regulation Globally Key Takeaways Many developed hubs that receive high stablecoin trading activity, like the U.S. and Europe, have put some form of stablecoin regulation in place. In contrast, many developing countries have yet to introduce any stablecoin-specific legislation. The global stablecoin landscape is in flux, with regulatory regimes increasingly becoming a key differentiator in where stablecoin activity can scale with confidence. While some major jurisdictions now have stablecoin regulation in force, many countries still lack any tailored laws. This graphic, created in partnership with Plasma, is part of Stablecoin Week and highlights the global state of regulations specific to stablecoin. Breaking Down Stablecoin Regulation Status In our analysis, we’ve used three categories: No stablecoin-specific regulation: There is no evidence of the country or jurisdiction announcing any regulation specific to stablecoin. Note that our map does not include regulation on cryptocurrency overall. Regulations proposed: The jurisdiction has proposed or had discussions about introducing stablecoin-specific laws. Regulation in force: The jurisdiction has passed any amount of legislation or has active regulation that directly addresses stablecoin. With those criteria in mind, here’s how regulation breaks down around the world. JurisdictionStablecoin regulation status U.S.Regulations in force CanadaRegulations in force ChileRegulations in force JapanRegulations in force Hong KongRegulations in force PhilippinesRegulations in force ThailandRegulations in force SingaporeRegulations in force CambodiaRegulations in force European UnionRegulations in force UAERegulations in force NigeriaRegulations in force ChinaRegulations proposed South KoreaRegulations proposed AustraliaRegulations proposed UKRegulations proposed UkraineRegulations proposed BrazilRegulations proposed TürkiyeRegulations proposed MalaysiaRegulations proposed IsraelRegulations proposed KenyaRegulations proposed MexicoNo stablecoin-specific regulations PeruNo stablecoin-specific regulations ColombiaNo stablecoin-specific regulations ArgentinaNo stablecoin-specific regulations VenezuelaNo stablecoin-specific regulations GuatemalaNo stablecoin-specific regulations EcuadorNo stablecoin-specific regulations BoliviaNo stablecoin-specific regulations IndiaNo stablecoin-specific regulations PakistanNo stablecoin-specific regulations BangladeshNo stablecoin-specific regulations IranNo stablecoin-specific regulations IndonesiaNo stablecoin-specific regulations VietnamNo stablecoin-specific regulations MyanmarNo stablecoin-specific regulations LaosNo stablecoin-specific regulations Timor-LesteNo stablecoin-specific regulations RussiaNo stablecoin-specific regulations IraqNo stablecoin-specific regulations YemenNo stablecoin-specific regulations Saudi ArabiaNo stablecoin-specific regulations SyriaNo stablecoin-specific regulations JordanNo stablecoin-specific regulations EgyptNo stablecoin-specific regulations EthiopiaNo stablecoin-specific regulations Democratic Republic of the CongoNo stablecoin-specific regulations TanzaniaNo stablecoin-specific regulations SudanNo stablecoin-specific regulations UgandaNo stablecoin-specific regulations AlgeriaNo stablecoin-specific regulations South AfricaNo stablecoin-specific regulations Source: Chainalysis, government and news articles as of September 23, 2025. Data is for 25 stablecoin hubs as well as the 10 most populous countries in Asia, Southeast Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Many developed countries that have received high stablecoin value have regulations in place. For instance, the U.S. passed the Genius Act in July 2025, a significant milestone in stablecoin’s evolution. Among the stipulations, stablecoin issuers are required to have 100% reserve backing with liquid assets like U.S. dollars or short-term treasuries and must implement anti-money laundering programs. The State of Regulations in Developing Countries Stablecoin regulation is much less common in developing countries and, in some cases, stablecoins are outright banned. Namely, cryptocurrencies in general are banned in Iraq, Algeria, and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, some countries that allow stablecoin activity are taking steps to put laws in place. Türkiye recently proposed measures that will create daily and monthly limits on stablecoin transfers with the goal of preventing the rapid outflow of illicit funds.  In an example of more openness, Thailand announced in March 2025 that stablecoins USDT and USDC would be included in its list of approved cryptocurrencies for digital asset transactions. Traders are now able to directly trade one cryptocurrency for another without first needing to liquidate into Thai baht. How Regulations Help Unlock Adoption Regulation matters not just for reducing risk, but as a way to signal legitimacy. Clear stablecoin laws reduce legal uncertainty and enable institutional adoption. Regulatory clarity also supports smooth transactions across borders, a vital trait as stablecoins become embedded in cross‑border payments networks. While many developing jurisdictions have not yet taken action, the clustering of regulation in major financial hubs is an important step. 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See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: America’s Home Buyers by Generation 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 Baby Boomers make up the largest share of home buyers at 42%, with younger Boomers (60 to 69) accounting for 26%. The median age of home buyers rose from 49 years old in 2023 to 56 in 2024. The makeup of U.S. home buyers has shifted notably in recent years. Older generations, especially Baby Boomers, now dominate the housing market. Rising home prices and mortgage rates have made it harder for younger groups to buy homes, while older buyers often have greater financial stability. This visualization breaks down America’s home buyers by generation in 2024, based on the latest data available as of September 2025 from the National Association of Realtors. Baby Boomers Dominate U.S. Home Buyers Baby Boomers make up 42% of all U.S. home buyers, the largest share of any generation. Younger Boomers (ages 60 to 69) account for 26% and are the largest demographic of home buyers in the U.S., while older Boomers (70–79) represent 16%. The data table below breaks down the share of U.S. home purchases in 2024 by generation, with Baby Boomers and Millennials split between older and younger cohorts. Percentages do not add to 100% due to rounding. GenerationAge RangeShare of U.S. home purchases in 2024 Gen Z18 to 25 years3% Younger Millennials26 to 34 years12% Older Millennials35 to 44 years17% Gen X45 to 59 years24% Younger Baby Boomers60 to 69 years26% Older Baby Boomers70 to 78 years16% Silent Generation79 to 99 years4% The dominance of the Baby Boomer generation reflects the financial advantage of Boomers, many of whom have built wealth through decades of rising home values and equity investments. U.S. Home Buying Among Younger Generations Following the Baby Boomers are Millennials, which altogether made up 29% of U.S. home buyers in 2024. Overall, Millennials are slightly ahead of the older Gen X, which made up 24% of U.S. home buyers in 2024. However, when you split Millennials into younger and older groups, we can see how younger generations make up a small amount of home buyers overall. If you consider just younger Millennials and Gen Z, those aged 34 and younger only made up 15% of America’s home buyers in 2024. The Median Age of America’s Home Buyers is Rising The median age of home buyers climbed from 49 in 2023 to 56 in 2024, marking a significant shift in just one year. This reflects both the rising participation of Boomers and the challenges faced by first-time younger buyers. This shift also suggests fewer move-up transactions from younger owners who may have locked in lower mortgage rates and can’t afford to purchase a new home at today’s higher rates. If the trend continues, the U.S. housing market could become increasingly concentrated among older generations, and potentially lead to less activity in America’s real estate market. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about U.S. demographics and wealth, check out this graphic of wealth by generation in America on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 6 hours ago on September 29, 2025 By Jenna Ross Article & Editing Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo The $150T Global Debt Market Key Takeaways Global non-household debt climbed to $150T in Q1 2025. U.S. governments and institutions account for the largest share, at $58.8T (39%). China follows with $26.1T, while Japan ranks third at $11.1T. Non-household debt across the world continues to climb, reaching $150 trillion in Q1 2025. Which countries carry the heaviest burdens? This Markets in a Minute graphic, created in partnership with Terzo, breaks down the monumental global non-household debt market. Global Debt Levels Are on the Rise In the first quarter of 2025, the worldwide debt market reached $150 trillion—a striking figure given that the World Bank estimates global GDP in 2024 at just $111 trillion, nearly $40 trillion less. Debt levels are also up nearly 6% from Q1 2024, when they stood at $142 trillion.  Driving this increase are lingering pandemic-related spending needs, heightened defense expenditures amid geopolitical tensions, and fiscal measures aimed at jumpstarting sluggish economic growth.  Which Countries Carry the Heaviest Debt Burdens? The vast majority of the world’s top debt holders are Developed Markets. In fact, 14 of the countries on our list fall into this category, while only three (China, Brazil, and Mexico) are classified as Emerging Markets. The U.S. holds the largest share of global non-household debt at $58.8 trillion (39%). Of this, government borrowing makes up the bulk ($31.8 trillion), followed by debt from financial corporations ($18.1 trillion) and non-financial corporations ($8.7 trillion). 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See visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Global Inflation by Country (2020-2025) 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 Since 2020, cumulative inflation in Argentina has jumped by 2,164%, vastly higher than any other country worldwide. Türkiye (464%) and Egypt (116%) also had severe increases, driven from unconventional monetary policies and currency devaluation. Consumer prices are up more than 20% in developed economies like the U.S. (23%) and Germany (22%), while Japan (8%) and other Asian economies saw much lower increases. How much have prices increased since 2020, and which countries have felt the largest impact? While inflation rates are generally subsiding, it’s easy to forget previous bouts of inflation are already baked into prices around the world. For example, in European countries like Hungary and Poland, prices are at least 40% higher than before the pandemic, while prices in Brazil are up 30%. This graphic shows the cumulative change in global inflation rates since 2020, based on data from Deutsche Bank. Global Inflation Over Five Years With inflation soaring to its highest level since the 1970s in recent years, we show the total change across 48 countries as of June 2025: CountryConsumer Inflation, Cumulative (2020-2025) Argentina2,614% Türkiye464% Egypt116% Hungary52% Russia44% Poland42% Czechia41% Colombia39% Chile34% Brazil33% India33% Mexico30% South Africa28% Austria25% Netherlands25% Philippines24% United Kingdom24% United States23% New Zealand23% Belgium22% Germany22% Norway21% Australia21% Sweden21% Canada18% Luxembourg18% Italy18% Spain18% Portugal18% France17% Ireland17% Finland16% Singapore16% Denmark16% Greece16% South Korea15% Indonesia14% Saudi Arabia14% Israel13% Taiwan10% Malaysia9% Qatar9% Hong Kong8% Japan8% Thailand8% China6% UAE6% Switzerland6% Inflation was 2,614% in Argentina, with the country facing its seventh sovereign debt default in 2020, leading to a money printing spree to boost the economy, pushing up prices. Meanwhile, in Europe, countries including Hungary (52%), Russia (44%), Poland (42%), and Czechia (39%) have experienced steep price increases fueled by higher energy costs due to the Russia-Ukraine war. This impact was less pronounced in the UK, where prices have increased by 24%. Across Europe, Switzerland saw the least impact, with cumulative inflation rising just 6% given the strength of the Swiss franc. Going further, inflation turned negative in May of this year, prompting its central bank to cut interest rates to 0%. In America, prices are up 23% since 2020, with electricity prices up more than twice the rate of inflation over the past year, and beef up 16% since August 2024. While inflation is gradually treading lower from post-pandemic peaks, key corners of the market continue to add pressure to living costs for Americans. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on inflation projections by country in 2025 and 2026.

It’s Stablecoin Week at Visual Capitalist! The future of money is being redefined in real time. As digital assets gain traction, stablecoins have emerged as one of the most disruptive forces in global finance. From their role in cross-border payments to their growing footprint in U.S. debt markets, the implications stretch far beyond crypto. Stablecoin Week is a special editorial series from Visual Capitalist, in partnership with Plasma, exploring how stablecoins are reshaping money movement worldwide. Be the first to see daily content drops on our central hub: Over the course of the week, we’ll break down the data behind: How governments are approaching regulation across different markets What’s backing today’s stablecoins How digital dollars are stacking up against Visa, Mastercard, and even physical cash And projections for where stablecoins could be headed by 2030 How It Works Daily content drops: Each day, we’ll release a new visual or data story unpacking a critical piece of the stablecoin story. One central hub: All Stablecoin Week content lives in one place, so you can follow the story as it unfolds. More to explore: The hub also connects you to more Visual Capitalist and Plasma content on remittance prices, currency drops, de-dollarization, and the evolution of stablecoins. About Our Sponsor Stablecoin Week is an editorial partnership between Visual Capitalist and Plasma, a foundational blockchain built for global stablecoin payments. It is designed for speed and scale, with features tailored to stablecoins and compatibility with widely used Ethereum-based applications. By providing the core infrastructure, Plasma gives developers the tools to create next-generation payment and financial solutions. Want to Align Your Brand with Events Like This? Visual Capitalist editorial weeks bring together data-driven storytelling and a global audience of over 100 million investors, executives, and decision-makers. As a sponsor, your brand gains exclusive visibility during our largest editorial pushes—from homepage takeovers and dedicated newsletters to high-impact distribution across our social channels. If you want your brand’s name in lights, check out our full content calendar  to see what’s available for 2026. Explore the Stablecoin Week Hub

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: European Countries with the Most Immigrants 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 Liechtenstein tops the list of European countries with the most immigrants. 70% of its 40,000 residents were born abroad, and roughly two-thirds hail from outside the EU. Meanwhile, Germany tops the list with the most immigrants by absolute numbers alone. 16.9 million people, equal to one-fifth of Germany’s population, were born abroad, of which one in eight are EU-born. The infographic visualizes ranks 31 European countries by the share of immigrants, and lists their absolute numbers for further context. Data for this visualization come from Eurostat, which tracks resident populations by country of birth as of January 1, 2024. See the last section for who is included in this data. These Are the European Countries With the Most Immigrants Liechtenstein’s 70% foreign-born share stands out, but Luxembourg (51%) and Malta (31%) also depend heavily on immigrants. RankCountry% of Immigrants# of Immigrants (Thousands)Born in the EU (Thousands)Born Outside the EU (Thousands) 1Liechtenstein7028919 2Luxembourg51343221122 3Switzerland312,7951,4941,301 4Malta3117441133 5Ireland231,224358854 6Austria222,0238841,140 7Iceland21885831 8Sweden212,1695541,615 9Germany2016,8816,34810,533 10Belgium202,3249511,373 11Cyprus1923790170 12Norway181,020376644 13Spain188,8381,5937,246 14Netherlands162,1957801,415 15Portugal161,7043801,324 16Slovenia1532061259 17France159,9281,9667,363 18Denmark15884273560 19Croatia1452066454 20Latvia1323922217 21Estonia1216426138 22Greece121,298384913 23Italy116,6731,5995,074 24Czechia101,070314756 25Hungary7694345332 26Finland6313134179 27Lithuania513420114 28Slovakia421415659 29Bulgaria321268144 30Romania3588218371 31Poland3936236700 Note: Missing countries due to data unavailability. Individual data points may not sum to totals due to rounding and the exclusion of entries with “unknown country of birth” from the data. Their small domestic workforces, favorable tax regimes, and cross-border job markets create strong pull factors. In all three, non-EU migrants make up a majority, underscoring their roles as global—not just European—talent hubs. Related: Liechtenstein is not an EU member, along with Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland, but they are all part of the Schengen Agreement and the Eurozone. Germany Has the Most Immigrants in Europe With 16.9 million immigrants, Germany alone accounts for one-quarter of all foreign-born residents in the EU. Its aging population and robust manufacturing base drive consistent demand for labor. Yet only 37% of these arrivals come from within the EU, suggesting that Germany’s pull extends well beyond the continent, and reflects broader geopolitical magnetism, including Middle-Eastern and Asian inflows. Related: Germany’s median age is 47, it’s the 9th oldest country in the world by this metric. Europe’s East-West Migration Patterns Western and Northern Europe average immigrant shares above 15%, while many Eastern states linger below 5%. Poland (3%) and Romania (3%) sit at the bottom. This is a reflection of the East-West migration path While economic convergence has narrowed wage gaps between the two sides of Europe, western job markets and higher living standards still attract Eastern Europeans, leaving a noticeable demographic imbalance across the EU. Related: Many Eastern European countries have fewer residents now than in 1990. What Kind of Immigrants are Included in the Data? Most EU member states rely on administrative data to report to the EU, such as registers for population, foreigners, residence, work permits, health insurance, or tax. Thus, this data will not include immigrants who entered illegally or who reside in a way not captured by a government agency. Furthermore, every country except for these four listed—Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, and Liechtenstein—include Ukrainians under temporary residence or refugee permits in their migration statistics. Immigrants have to reside in the country for more than 12 months to be counted. Related: Where is the UK? Since Brexit, Eurostat stopped collecting and publishing relevant UK data. Per the last census (2020-21), about 16% of the UK is foreign-born. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out A Regional Breakdown of Europe’s Economy in 2025 (Adjusted for Living Costs) on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The U.S. States Leading in Organ Donations 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 West Virginia, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania each recorded about 10 organ donations per 100,000 residents in 2024, topping the nation. Across all states, deceased donors made up roughly 60–70% of total donations, underscoring the role of post-mortem consent. 13 Americans die every day, waiting for a transplant. Every day, dozens of Americans receive life-saving transplants, but where do those donated organs come from? This visualization highlights how rates of organ donations vary widely across the U.S. and which states are leading the charge. Data for is sourced from Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network and the U.S. Census Bureau. Organ donations assigned to a state based on donor residence, counted as people who made at least one organ donation. Rate calculations are rounded. Organ Donations by U.S. State, Ranked West Virginia ranks first with 10.1 donations per 100,000 people, despite ranking 36th in overall donations. RankStateState CodeOrgan Donations Per 100K Residents (2024)All Organ Donations (2024)Population (2024) 1West VirginiaWV10.11791,769,979 2LouisianaLA9.74444,597,740 3PennsylvaniaPA9.51,24513,078,751 4IndianaIN9.56576,924,275 5KansasKS9.02662,970,606 6KentuckyKY8.73984,588,372 7NevadaNV8.62803,267,467 8MissouriMO8.45246,245,466 9OklahomaOK8.43424,095,393 10WisconsinWI8.34975,960,975 11TennesseeTN8.36027,227,750 12ArkansasAR8.32573,088,354 13MaineME8.31161,405,012 14WyomingWY8.248587,618 15New HampshireNH8.11141,409,032 16DelawareDE8.1851,051,917 17IowaIA7.82533,241,488 18UtahUT7.72713,503,613 19ColoradoCO7.64515,957,493 20South CarolinaSC7.54105,478,831 21NebraskaNE7.41492,005,465 22OhioOH7.387211,883,304 23AlabamaAL7.33775,157,699 24District of ColumbiaDC7.351702,250 25North CarolinaNC7.178311,046,024 26New YorkNY7.11,40119,867,248 27IllinoisIL7.089212,710,158 28MichiganMI7.071010,140,459 29MontanaMT6.9791,137,233 30ArizonaAZ6.95247,582,384 31MississippiMS6.92032,943,045 32New MexicoNM6.61412,130,256 33VirginiaVA6.65818,811,195 34ConnecticutCT6.52383,675,069 35New JerseyNJ6.46109,500,851 36AlaskaAK6.447740,133 37TexasTX6.31,98031,290,831 38FloridaFL6.11,41623,372,215 39GeorgiaGA6.067211,180,878 40MinnesotaMN5.93445,793,151 41MassachusettsMA5.94237,136,171 42WashingtonWA5.94697,958,180 43VermontVT5.938648,493 44MarylandMD5.93676,263,220 45Rhode IslandRI5.8651,112,308 46South DakotaSD5.854924,669 47IdahoID5.81162,001,619 48OregonOR5.72444,272,371 49CaliforniaCA5.72,22939,431,263 50HawaiiHI4.6671,446,146 51North DakotaND4.536796,568 N/AUnassigned ResidenceN/A269N/A Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Indiana follow closely, both also at nearly 10 donations per 100,000 residents. 269 organ donations for 2024 not assigned to a state due to missing donor residence. Donor Registration Rates To add to the discussion, we can cross referencing this data with registration rates. RankStateState CodeOrgan Donations Per 100K ResidentsOrgan Donor Registration Rate 2023 (%) 1West VirginiaWV10.1N/A 2LouisianaLA9.747.6 3PennsylvaniaPA9.547.0 4IndianaIN9.567.6 5KansasKS9.0N/A 6KentuckyKY8.7N/A 7NevadaNV8.6N/A 8MissouriMO8.4N/A 9OklahomaOK8.449.3 10WisconsinWI8.352.8 11TennesseeTN8.343.7 12ArkansasAR8.3N/A 13MaineME8.356.0 14WyomingWY8.258.4 15New HampshireNH8.154.8 16DelawareDE8.1N/A 17IowaIA7.859.7 18UtahUT7.758.5 19ColoradoCO7.666.2 20South CarolinaSC7.545.6 21NebraskaNE7.4N/A 22OhioOH7.358.0 23AlabamaAL7.3N/A 24District of ColumbiaDC7.351.6 25North CarolinaNC7.156.3 26New YorkNY7.1N/A 27IllinoisIL7.0N/A 28MichiganMI7.0N/A 29MontanaMT6.959.5 30ArizonaAZ6.9N/A 31MississippiMS6.936.4 32New MexicoNM6.6N/A 33VirginiaVA6.6N/A 34ConnecticutCT6.545.9 35New JerseyNJ6.452.4 36AlaskaAK6.4N/A 37TexasTX6.3N/A 38FloridaFL6.139.4 39GeorgiaGA6.032.8 40MinnesotaMN5.954.8 41MassachusettsMA5.947.7 42WashingtonWA5.955.2 43VermontVT5.956.0 44MarylandMD5.938.1 45Rhode IslandRI5.845.4 46South DakotaSD5.860.1 47IdahoID5.855.5 48OregonOR5.755.9 49CaliforniaCA5.731.3 50HawaiiHI4.6N/A 51North DakotaND4.554.0 Donor registration rates measure the percentage of eligible population that said yes when presented with registration opportunity at their state DMV in a given year. As a result, figures are missing for multiple states due to lack of corroborating DMV data. Source: Donate Life America, via Newsweek. Generally speaking, the establishment of state organ donor registries is associated with a higher supply of deceased donors. However, the 2023–2024 data specifically doesn’t have much to say linking the two. This suggests that multiple factors influence organ donation outcomes beyond just having willing donors. Here are all the factors not accounted for in both datasets. Medical demand variations: States may have different rates of organ failure and transplant needs based on population health profiles. Population demographics: Age structures, comorbidity rates, and eligibility factors that affect both donor suitability and transplant candidacy. Medical complexity: Varying rates of conditions that make donors medically unsuitable despite registration willingness. Family consent patterns: Cultural, religious, or regional attitudes toward donation that influence family decision-making regardless of individual registration. Hospital infrastructure quality: Variation in medical centers’ capacity to identify potential donors, maintain organ viability, and coordinate procurement. Healthcare system efficiency: Differences in protocols for brain death declaration, family counseling, and donor management. Geographic logistics: Distance to transplant centers, transportation infrastructure, and organ preservation capabilities affecting successful procurement. State policy frameworks: Legal requirements, hospital mandates, and organ procurement organization structures that vary by jurisdiction. Economic factors: Insurance coverage patterns, healthcare access, and socioeconomic factors affecting both donor identification and recipient eligibility. Deceased Organ Donors Are Critical to Transplants Across the board, about 60-70% of donations in 2024 came from deceased donors. StateState CodeAll Organ Donations (2024)Deceased Donor (2024)Living Donor (2024) AlabamaAL37730473 AlaskaAK47398 ArizonaAZ524380144 ArkansasAR25721938 CaliforniaCA2,2291,530699 ColoradoCO451275176 ConnecticutCT23816474 DelawareDE856619 District of ColumbiaDC512526 FloridaFL1,4161,049367 GeorgiaGA672462210 HawaiiHI675413 IdahoID1168135 IllinoisIL892601291 IndianaIN657539118 IowaIA25318172 KansasKS26621749 KentuckyKY39830593 LouisianaLA44435886 MaineME1167937 MarylandMD367239128 MassachusettsMA423279144 MichiganMI710566144 MinnesotaMN344215129 MississippiMS20316340 MissouriMO524413111 MontanaMT795821 NebraskaNE14910247 NevadaNV28024139 New HampshireNH1147638 New JerseyNJ610374236 New MexicoNM14111229 New YorkNY1,401907494 North CarolinaNC783580203 North DakotaND362214 OhioOH872656216 OklahomaOK34229349 OregonOR24419549 PennsylvaniaPA1,245857388 Rhode IslandRI654124 South CarolinaSC410309101 South DakotaSD542628 TennesseeTN602498104 TexasTX1,9801,212768 UtahUT271167104 VermontVT381919 VirginiaVA581374207 WashingtonWA469361108 West VirginiaWV17915128 WisconsinWI497317180 WyomingWY483315 Unassigned ResidenceN/A26984185 Advances in preservation technology have extended the viable window for organs retrieved post-mortem, making it easier to match them with recipients in distant states. Meanwhile, living donations—kidneys or partial livers—remain steady but limited by stricter medical criteria and donor risk. Policymakers argue that mandated consent or “opt-out” systems could elevate overall availability, but such measures remain politically contentious in many jurisdictions. Fact: Many countries like, Spain, the U.K., Austria, and France, have opt-out systems. For reference, 13 Americans die every day, waiting for a transplant . Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: Where Americans Pay the Most (and Least) for Health Insurance on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Cities With the Highest Grocery Prices 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 Geneva has the most expensive groceries globally, while Zurich ranks in third. San Francisco stands in second place, where prices are 4% higher than in New York City. Seoul beats out Hong Kong as the most expensive city in Asia, driven by a weak Korean won and rising costs of raw materials. U.S. grocery prices have spiked 29% since 2020, putting strain on consumers’ wallets. This impact has been felt across global cities, as supply shortages, extreme weather events, and pandemic-era inflation have pushed prices higher. But where in the world do customers face the highest prices overall? This graphic shows the cities with the most expensive grocery prices, based on data from Deutsche Bank. Grocery Prices in Geneva are the Highest Globally Below, we show the grocery price index in 2025, reflecting the average cost of groceries in U.S. dollars using New York City as a benchmark: CityCountryGroceries Index 2025 Geneva Switzerland105 San Francisco U.S.104 Zurich Switzerland103 New York U.S.100 Boston U.S.92 Chicago U.S.83 Los Angeles U.S.81 Seoul South Korea81 Oslo Norway78 Hong Kong Hong Kong76 Sydney Australia71 Paris France71 Singapore Singapore71 Vancouver Canada71 Melbourne Australia69 Montreal Canada69 Tel Aviv-Yafo Israel68 Luxembourg Luxembourg66 Toronto Canada65 Wellington New Zealand65 Switzerland is home to two of the top three most expensive cities for grocery prices, with Geneva seeing prices 5% higher than in New York City. San Francisco ranks second globally, with prices rising 19% since 2020. A combination of high real estate prices and strong wages are among the key drivers behind expensive grocery costs. Last year, consumers in California spent on average $298 per week on groceries, outpacing New York’s $266 in spending. Coming in at eighth place is Seoul, driven by currency fluctuations and weak economic conditions, leading consumers’ purchasing power to be among the worst in the OECD. Grocery costs in Paris, meanwhile, are nearly 30% lower than in New York City, a level similar in Sydney, Singapore, and Vancouver. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the U.S. cities with the most expensive grocery costs in 2025.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The U.S. States With the Highest Credit Card Debt 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 Hawaii leads the nation with $15,052 in household credit card debt, driven by its high cost of living. Coastal and Sun Belt states like California, Nevada, Texas, and Florida also carry heavier debt loads. Americans are carrying a record amount of credit card debt, but where that burden hits hardest varies significantly by geography. This visualization maps household credit card debt across all 50 U.S. states. The data for this graphic comes from WalletHub. Hawaii Tops the List America’s total credit card debt now stands at about $1.32 trillion, which includes roughly $65 billion added just in the past year. Hawaii leads the nation with the highest household credit card debt at $15,052. This figure reflects the state’s high cost of living—especially in housing, transportation, and food—which often forces residents to rely more heavily on credit to cover essentials. Other high-debt states include California ($13,847) and Alaska ($13,630), both with similar affordability challenges. RankStateHousehold Credit Card Debt 1Hawaii$15,052 2California$13,847 3Alaska$13,630 4New Jersey$12,873 5Nevada$12,832 6Georgia$12,819 7Texas$12,786 8Maryland$12,690 9Florida$12,624 10Connecticut$12,549 11Virginia$12,164 12Utah$12,117 13New York$12,045 14Colorado$11,991 15Arizona$11,950 16Washington$11,755 17Delaware$11,607 18Massachusetts$11,515 19New Hampshire$11,333 20South Carolina$11,137 21Rhode Island$11,121 22Illinois$10,962 23Louisiana$10,949 24Idaho$10,871 25Tennessee$10,720 26Oregon$10,714 27North Carolina$10,672 28Oklahoma$10,667 29Alabama$10,659 30New Mexico$10,271 31Wyoming$10,242 32Pennsylvania$10,125 33Montana$10,085 34Missouri$9,981 35Mississippi$9,917 36Arkansas$9,805 37Kansas$9,762 38Vermont$9,756 39Michigan$9,734 40Minnesota$9,703 41Maine$9,615 42South Dakota$9,483 43Nebraska$9,369 44Ohio$9,352 45Indiana$9,324 46West Virginia$9,212 47North Dakota$9,132 48Kentucky$9,124 49Iowa$8,480 50Wisconsin$8,424 Sun Belt and Coastal States Struggle Sun Belt states like Texas ($12,786), Georgia ($12,819), and Florida ($12,624) rank high on the list, likely driven by growing populations, inflation pressures, and lifestyle spending. Coastal states such as New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut also feature above-average debt loads, reflecting both high living costs and urban financial behaviors. Midwestern States Carry the Least Debt At the other end of the spectrum, Midwestern and Plains states carry far less credit card debt. Iowa ($8,480), Wisconsin ($8,424), and the Dakotas all fall well below the national average. These states benefit from lower living costs and more conservative financial habits. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: Median Salary by U.S. State on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: U.S. States With the Most Teen Vapers 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 Teen vaping rates range widely, from 5.6% in California to 27.5% in West Virginia. Appalachia and Mountain states (West Virginia, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming) show the highest prevalence. West Coast states (California, Washington) have some of the lowest rates in the nation. Teen vaping remains a major public health concern in the United States. While e-cigarette use among teens has declined in some areas, certain states still report high rates of usage. E-cigarette companies have faced criticism for marketing tactics that appeal to young people. Flavored options like mango, bubblegum, and cotton candy are often seen as targeting children and teens directly. In addition, accessibility remains another major concern. Even with age restrictions in place, many teens can still obtain e-cigarettes easily. Online sales and weak enforcement of regulations continue to fuel the issue. This infographic maps out the latest data, revealing sharp differences in vaping prevalence across the country. The data for this visualization comes from the American Lung Association. Where Teen Vaping is Most Prevalent West Virginia tops the list with 27.5% of high school students using e-cigarettes, nearly five times the rate in California. The state is followed closely by Alaska (26.1%), Montana (25.5%), and Louisiana (25.5%). These regions, particularly across Appalachia and the Mountain West, exhibit the nation’s highest teen vaping rates. StateTeen Vapers (%) West Virginia27.5% Alaska26.1% Louisiana25.5% Montana25.5% New Mexico25.4% Wyoming24.2% North Carolina23.8% Kentucky21.9% Oklahoma21.7% New Jersey21.6% Oregon21.4% North Dakota21.2% Mississippi20.9% Ohio20.0% Arkansas19.6% Missouri19.3% Pennsylvania19.2% Indiana19.1% Tennessee19.0% Nevada18.8% Texas18.7% Colorado18.5% Florida18.5% Georgia18.2% Delaware17.9% Idaho17.9% Rhode Island17.8% Alabama17.5% Maine17.5% Arizona17.2% Massachusetts17.2% Illinois16.7% South Carolina16.7% Iowa16.4% New Hampshire16.2% Vermont16.1% South Dakota15.8% New York15.7% Hawaii14.8% Maryland14.7% Nebraska14.7% Wisconsin14.7% Kansas14.4% Virginia14.3% Michigan14.0% Minnesota13.9% Connecticut10.6% District of Columbia10.1% Utah9.7% Washington7.7% California5.6% Low-Vaping States Cluster on the West Coast At the opposite end of the spectrum, California reports the lowest teen vaping rate at just 5.6%. Other low-prevalence states include Washington (7.7%) and Utah (9.7%). These states have historically implemented strict anti-tobacco regulations, aggressive public health campaigns, and strong school-based interventions. Nationally, the average state teen vaping rate hovers around 17–18%. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Much Debt do U.S. Students Have? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Population that Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet by Region 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 Sub-Saharan Africa faces the highest burden, with 72% of its population—896.5 million people—unable to afford a healthy diet. Asia accounts for the largest absolute number with 1.35 billion people, representing 28% of its population. Over 2.6 billion people globally—nearly one-third of the population—cannot afford a healthy diet, according to the latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This visualization breaks down both the share and the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet by region in 2024 using the latest data available as of September 2025 from the FAO. Regions with the Most People Unable to Afford a Healthy Diet The UN Food and Agriculture Organization defines a healthy diet as one that provides 2,330 kcal per day, with adequate nutritional proportions of six major food groups: Starchy staples (e.g., rice and potatoes) Vegetables Fruits Animal-source foods (e.g., meat, dairy, eggs) Oils and fats Legumes, nuts and seeds. The data table below shows the data for each region’s share and number of people who are not able to afford a healthy diet: RegionCan't afford a healthy dietShare Asia1,350,000,00028.1% Sub-Saharan Africa896,500,00072.1% Latin America159,400,00026.1% Northern Africa112,400,00041.3% Europe39,400,0005.3% Caribbean22,500,00050.1% Northern America16,700,0004.3% Oceania9,000,00019.6% World2,600,000,00031.9% Asia has the highest number of people unable to afford a healthy diet at 1.35 billion, despite having a relatively lower share (28%) of its population unable to afford a healthy diet. This is due to the region’s large population base. Sub-Saharan Africa, by contrast, faces the highest proportional burden, with over 72% of its population (896.5 million people) unable to meet the cost of a healthy diet. Latin America also has a substantial number at 159.4 million, representing about 26% of its population. In absolute terms, Europe (39.4 million) and Northern America (16.7 million) are far lower, but they still represent millions who are nutritionally vulnerable despite higher average income levels. The Cost of a Healthy Diet Varies Across Regions The average cost of a healthy diet is a key factor that differs notably between regions and affects food affordability and security. The data table below shows the cost of a healthy diet per person per day for every region: RegionAverage dollar cost per person per day for a healthy diet Caribbean$5.48 Latin America$4.87 Northern Africa$4.76 Asia$4.43 Sub-Saharan Africa$4.37 Europe$4.03 Oceania$3.86 Northern America$3.85 World$4.46 The Caribbean tops the list at $5.48 per day, followed by Latin America at $4.87. These higher costs likely reflect greater reliance on imports and smaller economies of scale. Sub-Saharan Africa, despite having a lower cost at $4.37, still sees the highest proportion of people unable to afford it. Meanwhile, Northern America, Europe, and Oceania have the lowest costs ranging from $3.85 to $4.03, and as a result have the lowest proportion of their populations unable to afford a healthy diet. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about food affordability and security, check out this graphic which breaks down the countries that are able to feed themselves across seven food groups on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Beer Prices by Country 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 Australia is home to the top two most expensive cities for beer, where high taxes account for nearly half of beer costs. In Singapore, a beer will cost you $4.27, driven in part by excise taxes. By contrast, Shanghai offers some of the lowest beer costs globally, at just $0.82 per bottle, with the most popular brands being Snow Beer and Tsingtao. From Modelo to Carlsberg, beer prices have climbed sharply across the global economy over the past five years. While inflation has been a driver, taxes often make up a significant share of the final price. Today, a bottle can cost as little as $0.82 in Shanghai and as high as $4.75 in Sydney in U.S. dollars. This graphic shows the price of a 0.5L bottle of domestic beer across major global cities, based on data from Deutsche Bank. Beer Prices Around the World Below, we show the average cost for a beer in 67 cities worldwide in 2025. RankingCityCountryPrice of a Domestic Beerin 2025 ($USD)Relative to NY 1Sydney Australia$4.75+86% 2Melbourne Australia$4.59+79% 3Singapore Singapore$4.27+67% 4Wellington New Zealand$3.61+41% 5Dublin Ireland$3.60+41% 6Birmingham United Kingdom$3.41+33% 7Oslo Norway$3.38+32% 8Kuala Lumpur Malaysia$3.32+30% 9Geneva Switzerland$3.30+29% 10Helsinki Finland$3.24+27% 11London United Kingdom$3.22+26% 12Vancouver Canada$3.13+22% 13Tel Aviv-Yafo Israel$3.05+19% 14Montreal Canada$3.02+18% 15Auckland New Zealand$3.00+17% 16New York United States$2.96+16% 17Boston United States$2.89+13% 18Paris France$2.78+9% 19Toronto Canada$2.71+6% 20Zurich Switzerland$2.67+4% 21Dubai UAE$2.63+3% 22San Francisco United States$2.570% 23Edinburgh United Kingdom$2.560% 24Los Angeles United States$2.560% 25Brussels Belgium$2.550% 26Milan Italy$2.45-4% 27Chicago United States$2.42-5% 28Seoul South Korea$2.41-6% 29Abu Dhabi UAE$2.33-9% 30Jakarta Indonesia$2.27-11% 31Buenos Aires Argentina$2.23-13% 32Stockholm Sweden$2.20-14% 33Istanbul Turkey$2.18-15% 34Tokyo Japan$2.14-16% 35Bangalore India$2.14-16% 36Mumbai India$2.13-17% 37Athens Greece$2.05-20% 38Delhi India$1.87-27% 39Luxembourg Luxembourg$1.87-27% 40Rome Italy$1.85-28% 41Bangkok Thailand$1.84-28% 42Hong Kong Hong Kong$1.80-30% 43Taipei Taiwan$1.78-30% 44Copenhagen Denmark$1.76-31% 45Mexico City Mexico$1.71-33% 46Amsterdam Netherlands$1.70-34% 47Santiago Chile$1.57-39% 48Manila Philippines$1.50-41% 49Vienna Austria$1.44-44% 50Madrid Spain$1.42-45% 51Barcelona Spain$1.40-45% 51Warsaw Poland$1.40-45% 53Cape Town South Africa$1.39-46% 54Lisbon Portugal$1.35-47% 55Johannesburg South Africa$1.33-48% 55Sao Paulo Brazil$1.33-48% 57Cairo Egypt$1.28-50% 58Rio de Janeiro Brazil$1.24-52% 59Munich Germany$1.18-54% 60Berlin Germany$1.17-54% 60Budapest Hungary$1.17-54% 62Bogota Colombia$1.12-56% 63Moscow Russia$1.07-58% 64Frankfurt Germany$1.06-59% 64Prague Czechia$1.06-59% 66Beijing China$0.84-67% 67Shanghai China$0.82-68% In Australia, beer prices are driven up by significant taxes, with beer prices at least 76% higher than in New York City. Also placing high in the rankings is Singapore (#3), with taxes also playing a role, reflecting government-led initiatives to deter residents from consuming alcohol. In nearby Malaysia, a bottle of beer in Kuala Lumpur averages $3.32—about 30% more than in New York. Across Europe, the gap is stark: Ireland leads with the priciest pours at $3.33 a bottle, while Prague—where beer is consumed more than anywhere else in the world—offers the cheapest at just $1.06. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the top countries by beer consumption in the world.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The Hourly Wage of Retail CEOs 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. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol earns over $46,000 per hour, or nearly $96 million annually—leading the retail industry. The lowest-paid retail CEO on the list still makes over $8,500 an hour, far exceeding typical worker wages. CEO compensation continues to stoke debates around income inequality and corporate responsibility in the U.S. How much does a retail CEO make per hour? A recent AFL-CIO analysis breaks down executive pay by the hour, assuming a standard 40-hour work week—and the numbers are staggering. The data, visualized by Made Visual Daily, exposes just how wide the wage gap is in the retail sector. Here’s how much top CEOs in the retail sector earn: TickerCompanyCEOPay (2024)Hourly SBUXStarbucksBrian Niccol$95,801,676$46,058 WMTWalmartDoug McMillon$27,408,854$13,177 GAPGapRichard Dickson$19,426,846$9,340 CMGChipotle Mexican GrillScott Boatwright$19,137,518$9,201 WOOFPetcoJoel Anderson$18,258,291$8,778 MCDMcDonald'sChristopher Kempczinski$18,195,263$8,748 CVSCVSDavid Joyner$17,808,792$8,562 ANFAbercrombie & FitchFran Horowitz$17,036,310$8,191 ROSTRossBarbara Rentler$16,994,251$8,170 At a glance, it’s clear that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is the outlier—earning a jaw-dropping $46,058 per hour. That’s about 3.5x the hourly rate of the next highest-paid CEO on the list. CEO Pay vs. Worker Pay While some level of pay disparity between executives and frontline workers is expected, recent figures are fueling conversations about extreme inequality. According to The Hill, the average S&P 500 CEO made 272 times more than their median employee in 2022. In retail, where many employees earn near-minimum wage, the disparity can be even greater. Take Doug McMillon of Walmart, who earns $13,177 per hour, or $27.4 million a year. Compare that to the average Walmart associate earning around $15 per hour. That’s a pay gap exceeding 875x. How Executive Compensation Works Much of a CEO’s compensation doesn’t come from base salary—it typically includes stock options, performance bonuses, and other incentives that balloon total pay. Critics argue these packages incentivize short-term gains over long-term stability. Meanwhile, hourly wages for the average American worker have struggled to keep pace with inflation, further amplifying scrutiny over ballooning executive pay. Corporate Governance and Pay Reform Pressure is mounting from shareholders and labor groups to better align CEO compensation with company performance and worker welfare. Some companies are experimenting with “stakeholder capitalism,” tying executive bonuses to ESG metrics or employee satisfaction. But such efforts remain the exception rather than the norm. In an era of heightened awareness around income inequality, data visualizations like this one serve as potent reminders of the systemic challenges facing the American labor economy. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want to dive deeper into CEO compensation trends? View the full breakdown in America’s Highest Paid CEOs in 2024 on the Voronoi app.

About 18 months ago, we launched Voronoi, our free new data discovery app. Believe it or not, there are already more data-driven visuals on Voronoi than on Visual Capitalist (which has been around for 13 years!). Every day there’s something new on Voronoi to see. And in aggregate, there are roughly 6,000 data stories to explore on the platform from 175+ world-class creators. Explore Voronoi Let’s see what captivated users in September. We’ll take a look at some of the best Voronoi visuals over the last month, including one standout Editor’s Pick, as well as the most discussed, most viewed, and most liked posts. MOST DISCUSSED How Many Countries Fit in Africa? The Continent’s True Size A striking map from Visual Capitalist became the most discussed post of the month, as users debated the distortions of the Mercator projection and Africa’s true scale. Africa spans 11.7 million mi²—large enough to contain 30 countries, including the U.S., China, and India. Yet on most maps it appears diminished, a distortion that some argue makes the continent seem “marginal” on the world stage. In reality, Africa is the world’s second-largest continent by both area and population (1.6 billion people). Join the discussion on Voronoi today. MOST VIEWED Unstoppable Acceleration: 8 Years of LLM Deployment Visualized In one of September’s most captivating visuals, MadeVisual compressed eight years of large language model launches into a single sweeping timeline. The graphic shows how competition and capital have transformed AI into a self-sustaining system, where each new release accelerates the next. What began with a handful of labs has now become a crowded ecosystem of startups, tech giants, and state-backed projects—all feeding into the accelerating “LLM wave.” Explore the full timeline on Voronoi today. MOST LIKED Breaking Down America’s Immigrant Population This visualization by Visual Capitalist was one of the month’s most liked, unpacking the scale and diversity of immigration to the United States. As of 2023, the U.S. had 47.8 million foreign-born residents. Mexico alone accounts for 10.9 million, while other top sources include India (2.9M), China (2.2M), and the Philippines (2.1M). More than half of America’s immigrant population comes from the broader Americas, while Asia & Oceania contribute 14.9 million, reshaping the nation’s demographic and cultural landscape. See the full breakdown on Voronoi today. EDITOR’S PICK G20 Inflation Tracker: July For our Editor’s Pick, economist Aneesh Anand examined inflation across the G20, a group of economies that make up 85% of global GDP. Argentina (36.6%) and Turkey (33.5%) remained extreme outliers, while the U.S. held steady at 2.7% despite tariff pressures. The UK ran hotter than expected at 3.8%, and China’s inflation flatlined at 0%, pointing to persistent weak demand. Meanwhile, India managed just 1.5% inflation, one of the lowest in the G20. Explore the full dataset on Voronoi today.