See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Alcohol Spending 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 Americans spent an average of $898 per adult on alcohol in 2024, with wide variation by state. Alaska tops the ranking, driven by geographic isolation, climate, and limited healthcare access. Alcohol consumption patterns in the U.S. vary sharply depending on where people live. Cultural norms, climate, income levels, and access to services all shape how much residents spend on alcoholic beverages. This visualization maps alcohol spending per adult across all 50 states. The data comes from SmartAsset. Alaska Leads by a Wide Margin Alaska ranks first, with adults spending nearly $1,250 on alcohol in 2024. The state’s top position is often linked to isolation, harsh weather conditions, and limited access to healthcare and addiction services. Higher prices due to transportation costs also push up total spending. RankStateAlcohol spending (2024) 1Alaska$1,249.76 2Wyoming$1,237.84 3Colorado$1,202.45 4Massachusetts$1,185.54 5Rhode Island$1,155.82 6New Hampshire$1,119.73 7Oregon$1,104.87 8Hawaii$1,095.34 9Washington$1,070.99 10Montana$1,051.01 11Vermont$1,039.04 12New Jersey$1,037.31 13Virginia$1,019.08 14California$1,001.37 15New Mexico$994.06 16Maine$985.08 17Texas$972.04 18Florida$959.37 19Minnesota$954.14 20Nevada$949.91 21North Carolina$943.46 22Georgia$943.08 23Arizona$881.96 24Connecticut$875.41 25South Carolina$838.57 26Missouri$835.55 27Arkansas$834.54 28Maryland$825.88 29North Dakota$822.97 30Louisiana$805.73 31Michigan$805.06 32South Dakota$804.83 33New York$804.53 34Iowa$801.79 35Delaware$800.65 36Kansas$800.42 37Nebraska$795.17 38Wisconsin$793.37 39Pennsylvania$780.53 40Illinois$774.28 41Alabama$754.48 42Indiana$750.66 43Kentucky$736.76 44Idaho$731.29 45Ohio$704.12 46Tennessee$693.70 47Oklahoma$690.82 48Mississippi$641.12 49West Virginia$616.81 50Utah$606.42 --State Average$897.57 Wyoming and Colorado follow Alaska closely, both exceeding $1,200 per adult. Regional Alcohol Spending Trends Many of the highest-spending states cluster in the West and Northeast. Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire rank in the top 10, alongside Oregon and Washington. At the other end of the spectrum, Utah reports the lowest alcohol spending per adult at just over $600. A large religious population and stricter alcohol regulations help keep consumption and spending well below the national average. Several Southern and Midwestern states, including West Virginia, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Oklahoma, also fall near the bottom of the rankings. Cultural attitudes, stricter alcohol regulations, and lower average incomes all help explain these patterns. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapping Incarceration Rates Across the U.S. on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The 30 Largest Cities in Oceania by Population 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 Sydney remains Oceania’s largest city, with over 4.1 million residents in 2025. Australian cities dominate the ranking, accounting for over half of the top 30. Papua New Guinea hosts six of the 30 most populated cities. Oceania is the world’s smallest continent by land area, and the second-least populated after Antarctica. The continent’s urban population is largely concentrated in the largest economic hubs, primarily in Australia and New Zealand. This infographic ranks Oceania’s 30 most populated cities in 2025 using data from the UN World Population Prospects 2025. Urban populations can be measured in different ways. In this methodology, the UN looks at satellite-mapped urban footprints for consistency. For this reason some city populations may not line up exactly as you may expect. The 30 Largest Cities in Oceania Here’s how the region’s largest cities stack up by population: RankCountryCity2025 Population 1 AustraliaSydney4,151,000 2 AustraliaMelbourne3,640,000 3 New ZealandAuckland1,123,000 4 AustraliaPerth1,079,000 5 AustraliaBrisbane1,072,000 6 AustraliaAdelaide879,000 7 AustraliaCanberra485,000 8 Papua New GuineaPort Moresby413,000 9 AustraliaPoint Cook405,000 10 AustraliaGold Coast299,000 11 New ZealandGlenfield275,000 12 New ZealandChristchurch261,000 13 FijiSuva226,000 14 AustraliaNewcastle183,000 15 New ZealandHamilton166,000 16 New ZealandPapakura154,000 17 New ZealandWellington149,000 18 Papua New GuineaMendi133,000 19 Solomon IslandsHoniara131,000 20 New CaledoniaNouméa124,000 21 AustraliaDallas122,000 22 Papua New GuineaLae122,000 23 Papua New GuineaMount Hagen107,000 24 AustraliaWollongong106,000 25 AustraliaNorth Lakes102,000 26 AustraliaHackham West100,000 27 AustraliaCampbelltown98,000 28 Papua New GuineaGoroka95,000 29 Papua New GuineaMadang93,000 30 French PolynesiaPapeete92,000 Sydney’s population of 4.15 million makes it the largest metropolitan area in the region, and it has long held this title since 1975. Melbourne, Australia’s cultural capital, follows closely behind at 3.64 million. Around 80% of Australia’s population is in the southeast due to favorable climate conditions and historically well-established ports. Perth is the only major city on the West Coast by population. Outside Australia, Auckland stands out as the largest city in New Zealand, home to just over 1.1 million people. Other major New Zealand cities, including Christchurch, Hamilton, and Wellington, also make the top 30, but with significantly smaller populations. Meanwhile, Papua New Guinea places six cities in the top 30, led by its capital city Port Moresby with a population of 413,000. Oceania’s Urban Population Disparity Most Pacific Island nations in Oceania consist of small populations spread across remote islands. On the contrary, Australia’s large landmass, infrastructure, and economic strength support multiple million-plus cities, skewing the region’s population distribution. However, major cities in Australia are growing at a much slower rate relative to emerging cities like Mendi and Mount Hagen in Papua New Guinea, where the population is growing by more than 2% annually. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, explore more global urbanization and population insights on Voronoi, including Every City With Over 1 Million People.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s 50 Largest Economies by GDP in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The global economy is projected to reach $123.6 trillion in 2026. The United States remains the world’s largest economy, accounting for over $31.8 trillion in GDP. The top five economies generate more than 55% of global economic output. As countries recover from recent economic shocks and adjust to elevated interest rates, the world’s economic leaderboard continues to evolve. Some economies are climbing the rankings through rapid growth and industrial expansion, while others rely on scale, services, and natural resources to maintain their global economic influence. This infographic ranks the world’s 50 largest economies by projected nominal GDP in 2026, based on data from the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025). The World’s Biggest Economies in 2026 In 2026, global GDP is expected to total $123.6 trillion. However, economic power remains heavily skewed toward advanced and large emerging economies. The table below shows the world’s top 50 economies by GDP in 2026: RankCountryGDP (USD, billions) 1 United States$31,821 2 China$20,651 3 Germany$5,328 4 India$4,506 5 Japan$4,464 6 United Kingdom$4,226 7 France$3,559 8 Italy$2,702 9 Russia$2,509 10 Canada$2,421 11 Brazil$2,293 12 Spain$2,042 13 Mexico$2,031 14 Australia$1,948 15 South Korea$1,937 16 Türkiye$1,576 17 Indonesia$1,550 18 Netherlands$1,413 19 Saudi Arabia$1,316 20 Poland$1,110 21 Switzerland$1,075 22 Taiwan$971 23 Belgium$761 24 Ireland$750 25 Sweden$712 26 Argentina$668 27 Israel$666 28 Singapore$606 29 Austria$604 30 United Arab Emirates$601 31 Thailand$562 32 Norway$548 33 Philippines$534 34 Bangladesh$519 35 Vietnam$511 36 Malaysia$505 37 Denmark$500 38 Colombia$462 39 Hong Kong$447 40 Romania$445 41 South Africa$444 42 Czech Republic$417 43 Egypt$400 44 Iran$376 45 Portugal$365 46 Chile$363 47 Finland$336 48 Nigeria$334 49 Peru$327 50 Kazakhstan$320 The U.S. retains its position as the world’s largest economy with a projected GDP of $31.8 trillion in 2026, more than the next two countries combined. Despite recent changes in trade policy, U.S. real GDP is projected to grow by 2.1% in 2026, up marginally from 2% in 2025. China ranks second at $20.7 trillion, reflecting slower but still substantial growth as it transitions toward advanced manufacturing while promoting debt sustainability and grappling with its aging population. In Europe, Germany remains the largest economy, joined by the UK, France, and Italy among the world’s 10 largest economies. These countries are also among the world’s richest economies by GDP per capita. Emerging Economies Climb the GDP Ladder Many emerging markets continue to gain economic weight in 2026. India’s economy is projected to reach $4.5 trillion, making it the world’s fourth-largest economy by GDP. India’s real GDP is projected to grow fastest among major emerging economies at 6.2%, driven by strong domestic demand and expanding manufacturing capacity. Meanwhile, countries such as Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines are projected to cross the $500 billion GDP mark, as they get increasingly integrated into global supply chains. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, explore more global economy visuals on Voronoi, including Countries by Share of Global GDP.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization States With the Highest Number of Households With No Income 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 Income represents regular income payments, excluding capital gains and certain non-cash benefits such as retirement payments and health benefits. West Virginia has the highest rate of no-income households (34%), while California has the highest number in absolute terms (3.1 million) Roughly one in four U.S. households are classified as having “no income” under Census Bureau definitions. Overall, this category often includes retirees, unemployed individuals, and people with disabilities. In total, households with no income number 33.1 million nationwide, a figure shaped in part by an aging population and a poverty rate of 10.6% as of 2024. While the definition remains somewhat opaque, it highlights the scale of American homes without regular wage or salary income. This graphic shows the number of households by U.S. state with no income, based on data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2024 1-Year Estimates. California Leads Nationally in Households With No Income California, the country’s most populous state, has 3.1 million households with “no-income”. Though this is the highest number in absolute terms, its percentage of low income households (23%) is actually below the national average. NameNumber of Households With No IncomeShare of Households With No Income California3,126,04623% Florida2,640,57229% Texas2,366,53021% New York2,019,96826% Pennsylvania1,445,12827% Ohio1,312,40827% Illinois1,224,98824% Michigan1,159,94328% North Carolina1,142,22425% Georgia969,84723% Arizona822,38028% Virginia787,10423% New Jersey779,44822% Tennessee757,45226% Washington743,10223% Indiana682,67625% Missouri681,60327% Massachusetts669,26124% Wisconsin657,97426% South Carolina608,52127% Alabama602,94829% Minnesota561,49424% Kentucky538,14729% Louisiana535,67929% Colorado527,56121% Maryland521,30122% Oregon480,49628% Oklahoma433,47127% Arkansas370,52830% Connecticut360,84825% Mississippi348,12130% Iowa330,16825% Nevada299,20624% Kansas284,71324% New Mexico265,18931% West Virginia248,64134% Utah200,13917% Idaho196,89926% Nebraska188,99723% Maine186,79630% New Hampshire140,22825% Montana131,47728% Rhode Island121,73827% Hawaii120,19024% Delaware113,79428% South Dakota91,74224% North Dakota82,58224% Vermont78,46827% Wyoming68,70827% District of Columbia63,87419% Alaska58,57021% As we can see, Florida ranks in second, with 2.6 million residents reporting no income. This accounts for 29% of the state’s population, likely influenced by having the second-highest share of people over age 65 in America, after Maine. When it comes to the state with the highest share overall, West Virginia leads the country, with over one in three falling in this category. Not only does it have one of the highest poverty rates in the country, over a fifth of the population is over 65. Meanwhile, Utah has the lowest rate (17%) in the country. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the median full-time salary by state.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries With the Biggest Change in Life Expectancy 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 In the Maldives, a country south of India, life expectancy has doubled since 1965 to reach 82 years. Similarly, life expectancy in Afghanistan, Oman, and Bhutan have nearly doubled, sitting among the largest absolute gains in life expectancy worldwide. Back in 1965, the average life expectancy globally was 54 years, and has since risen by about 20 years as of 2025. Nearly every country has seen gains over this period, though a small group has far outpaced the global average, adding more than three decades to life expectancy. To put this in perspective, America has seen roughly a nine year increase in life expectancy over six decades. This graphic shows which countries have gained the most in life expectancy since 1965, based on data from Our World in Data and the United Nations. Where Change in Life Expectancy Accelerated the Most Here are the countries with the biggest increases in period life expectancy, which indicates how long a newborn would live on average, given the death rates of that year. CountryLife Expectancy at Birth 1965Life Expectancy at Birth 2025Change 1965-2025 Maldives418241 Oman418140 Bhutan387436 Algeria437734 Yemen367034 Timor-Leste356833 Afghanistan356732 Iran467832 Malawi366832 Saudi Arabia488032 Western Sahara417231 Bangladesh467630 Gambia376730 Morocco467630 Nepal417130 Eritrea406929 Guinea-Bissau366529 Indonesia437229 Mali326129 Senegal406929 South Sudan295829 Tunisia487729 Laos427028 South Korea568428 Angola386527 Cambodia447127 Ethiopia416827 India467327 United Arab Emirates568327 China537926 The Maldives leads globally, with average life expectancy increasing by 41 years since 1965 to reach 82 in 2025. Like the Maldives, several countries in Asia have seen lifespans extend notably. In 1965, average life expectancy in Afghanistan was 35 years, and has now risen to 67. India, meanwhile, has seen average lifespans increase by 27 years amid growing economic expansion and advancements in healthcare. When you look across Africa, Algeria has witnessed the strongest gain in life expectancy overall. In 2025, the average stands at 77 years—up from 43 in 1965— sitting among the highest in Africa. Going further, nine African countries have added at least 27 years to their life expectancy. As we can see, China also ranks among the top countries by change in life expectancy, with a gain of 26 years since 1965. On average, this equaled a 22-week increase in life expectancy per year during a time of rapid economic transformation. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the countries with the highest and lowest life expectancy in the world.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Global Inflation 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 Global inflation averaged 4.2% in 2025, with many countries showing resilience in the face of historic U.S. tariffs. In the U.S., inflation declined from 3% in 2024 to 2.7% in 2025. Inflation was highest in Venezuela, at 269.9% for the year. Global inflation fell moderately to 4.2% in 2025, in spite of U.S. tariffs hitting century highs. For 2026, the IMF projects inflation to decline even further to 3.7% in 2026, even as tariff impacts continue to materialize. This is being driven by weak price growth in China and below-target inflation in many European countries. This graphic shows inflation by country in 2025, based on data from the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. A Closer Look at Inflation by Country Below, we show the inflation rates of 191 countries and territories worldwide in 2025: RankCountryContinentInflation Rate 2025 (%) 1 VenezuelaSouth America269.9 2 South SudanAfrica97.5 3 ZimbabweAfrica89.0 4 SudanAfrica87.2 5 IranAsia42.4 6 ArgentinaSouth America41.3 7 BurundiAfrica37.3 8 TürkiyeAsia34.9 9 MyanmarAsia31.0 10 MalawiAfrica28.2 11 HaitiNorth America27.8 12 NigeriaAfrica23.0 13 AngolaAfrica21.6 14 BoliviaSouth America20.8 15 YemenAsia20.4 16 EgyptAfrica20.4 17 GhanaAfrica16.6 18 ZambiaAfrica14.2 19 EthiopiaAfrica13.0 20 UkraineEurope12.6 21 KazakhstanAsia11.4 22 BangladeshAsia10.0 23 LiberiaAfrica9.8 24 São Tomé and PríncipeAfrica9.7 25 Sierra LeoneAfrica9.4 26 UzbekistanAsia9.1 27 RussiaEurope9.0 28 SurinameSouth America9.0 29 DR CongoAfrica8.8 30 MadagascarAfrica8.4 31 MongoliaAsia8.3 32 Kyrgyz RepublicAsia8.0 33 LaosAsia7.8 34 KiribatiOceania7.8 35 MoldovaEurope7.7 36 GambiaAfrica7.5 37 RomaniaEurope7.3 38 BelarusEurope7.0 39 RwandaAfrica7.0 40 NauruOceania6.1 41 TunisiaAfrica5.9 42 AzerbaijanAsia5.7 43 BrazilSouth America5.2 44 Marshall IslandsOceania5.2 45 EstoniaEurope5.1 46 ColombiaSouth America4.9 47 MozambiqueAfrica4.9 48 Papua New GuineaOceania4.8 49 UruguaySouth America4.7 50 HondurasNorth America4.6 51 Central African RepublicAfrica4.6 52 SerbiaEurope4.6 53 LesothoAfrica4.5 54 PakistanAsia4.5 55 HungaryEurope4.5 56 CroatiaEurope4.4 57 ChileSouth America4.3 58 IcelandEurope4.2 59 Slovak RepublicEurope4.2 60 JamaicaNorth America4.2 61 NigerAfrica4.2 62 MicronesiaOceania4.1 63 MontenegroEurope4.1 64 NepalAsia4.1 65 KenyaAfrica4.0 66 Bosnia and HerzegovinaEurope4.0 67 ChadAfrica4.0 68 GeorgiaAsia3.9 69 MexicoNorth America3.9 70 MauritiusAfrica3.9 71 North MacedoniaEurope3.9 72 TurkmenistanAsia3.9 73 ParaguaySouth America3.9 74 MaldivesAsia3.9 75 TajikistanAsia3.8 76 PolandEurope3.8 77 UgandaAfrica3.8 78 LatviaEurope3.8 79 Dominican RepublicNorth America3.7 80 NamibiaAfrica3.7 81 CameroonAfrica3.7 82 BulgariaEurope3.6 83 GuyanaSouth America3.6 84 CongoAfrica3.6 85 SomaliaAfrica3.6 86 LithuaniaEurope3.6 87 AustriaEurope3.6 88 KosovoEurope3.5 89 MaliAfrica3.5 90 AlgeriaAfrica3.5 91 EswatiniAfrica3.5 92 Antigua and BarbudaNorth America3.5 93 Solomon IslandsOceania3.4 94 United KingdomEurope3.4 95 VietnamAsia3.4 96 BotswanaAfrica3.4 97 South AfricaAfrica3.4 98 ArmeniaAsia3.3 99 TanzaniaAfrica3.3 100 ComorosAfrica3.3 101 JapanAsia3.3 102 IsraelAsia3.2 103 GreeceEurope3.1 104 GuineaAfrica3.1 105 TongaOceania2.9 106 Equatorial GuineaAfrica2.9 107 NetherlandsEurope2.9 108 IndiaAsia2.8 109 DominicaNorth America2.8 110 New ZealandOceania2.7 111 United StatesNorth America2.7 112 AustraliaOceania2.6 113 BelgiumEurope2.6 114 MauritaniaAfrica2.5 115 Czech RepublicEurope2.5 116 SloveniaEurope2.5 117 TogoAfrica2.4 118 BhutanAsia2.4 119 NorwayEurope2.4 120 MaltaEurope2.4 121 SpainEurope2.4 122 SwedenEurope2.3 123 AlbaniaEurope2.3 124 LuxembourgEurope2.3 125 BarbadosNorth America2.3 126 JordanAsia2.2 127 KuwaitAsia2.2 128 AndorraEurope2.2 129 PortugalEurope2.2 130 GermanyEurope2.1 131 Saudi ArabiaAsia2.1 132 BeninAfrica2.1 133 St. Vincent and the GrenadinesNorth America2.1 134 San MarinoEurope2.0 135 SenegalAfrica2.0 136 NicaraguaNorth America2.0 137 Guinea-BissauAfrica2.0 138 South KoreaAsia2.0 139 CanadaNorth America2.0 140 TuvaluOceania2.0 141 DenmarkEurope1.9 142 FinlandEurope1.8 143 IndonesiaAsia1.8 144 SamoaOceania1.8 145 PalauOceania1.8 146 LibyaAfrica1.8 147 Hong Kong SARAsia1.8 148 VanuatuOceania1.7 149 TaiwanAsia1.7 150 PeruSouth America1.7 151 St. Kitts and NevisNorth America1.7 152 GuatemalaNorth America1.7 153 IrelandEurope1.7 154 ItalyEurope1.7 155 CambodiaAsia1.6 156 UAEAsia1.6 157 PhilippinesAsia1.6 158 MalaysiaAsia1.6 159 DjiboutiAfrica1.5 160 IraqAsia1.5 161 Cabo Verde1.5 162 Trinidad and TobagoNorth America1.5 163 BelizeNorth America1.4 164 Puerto RicoNorth America1.4 165 GabonAfrica1.4 166 Burkina FasoAfrica1.3 167 Grenada1.2 168 MoroccoAfrica1.2 169 FranceEurope1.1 170 EcuadorSouth America1.1 171 Côte d'IvoireAfrica1.0 172 SingaporeAsia0.9 173 OmanAsia0.9 174 Timor-LesteAsia0.9 175 Aruba0.8 176 CyprusAsia0.7 177 MacaoAsia0.5 178 BahamasNorth America0.5 179 Seychelles0.4 180 Costa RicaNorth America0.4 181 Brunei DarussalamAsia0.4 182 St. Lucia0.4 183 El SalvadorNorth America0.3 184 BahrainAsia0.3 185 ThailandAsia0.2 186 LiechtensteinEurope0.1 187 SwitzerlandEurope0.1 188 QatarAsia0.1 189 FijiOceania0.1 190 ChinaAsia0.0 191 PanamaNorth America-0.1 Venezuela faces the highest inflation on the planet, at 269.9% in 2025, and this is set to jump to 682% in 2026. Over 2025, the Venezuelan bolivar depreciated 82.7% against the dollar as U.S. sanctions and warship deployment targeting alleged drug traffickers contributed to inflationary pressures. Now, with Maduro’s ouster, the outlook for the economy remains uncertain. For the U.S., inflation stood at 2.7% and is forecast to fall to 2.4% in 2026. Overall, tariffs were estimated to increase inflation by 0.5 percentage points in 2025, far lower than initially feared. China, on the other hand, saw inflation sit at 0.0%, one of the lowest rates globally. Deflationary pressures, from excess production to a weak labor market, significantly impacted the economic climate. In 2026, inflation is set to rise to 0.8% fueled by economic stimulus measures that aim to boost domestic consumption. Meanwhile, several European economies saw moderate inflation in 2025 amid low energy and import prices. In France, inflation stood at 1.1%, while Italy and Germany saw rates of 1.7% and 2.1%, respectively. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on inflation forecasts for OECD countries through 2026.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. How Venezuela’s Oil Reserves Compare to the Rest of the World See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, accounting for about 17% of the global total. Despite its vast reserves, Venezuela’s oil production remains a fraction of its historical peak. Venezuela sits atop the largest oil reserves on the planet, yet its role in global energy markets is far smaller than in past decades. While countries like the United States and Saudi Arabia dominate daily oil production, Venezuela’s output has steadily declined over the past several decades. This visualization compares proven oil reserves across major producing countries. Reserves represent the volume of oil that can be economically produced under current conditions. The data for this visualization comes from OPEC’s Annual Statistical Bulletin 2025. Venezuela’s Unmatched Reserve Base Venezuela holds an estimated 303 billion barrels of proven oil reserves, the largest of any country and well ahead of Saudi Arabia. These reserves account for roughly 17% of the global total. Most of this oil is concentrated in the Orinoco Belt, where deposits are predominantly heavy crude. While abundant, this type of oil is more expensive to produce and requires specialized infrastructure. RankCountry2024 (Billion Barrels) 1 Venezuela303,221 2 Saudi Arabia267,200 3 Iran208,600 4 Canada163,000 5 Iraq145,019 6 United Arab Emirates113,000 7 Kuwait101,500 8 Russia80,000 9 Libya48,363 10 United States45,014 11 Nigeria37,280 12 Kazakhstan30,000 13 China28,182 14 Qatar25,244 15 Brazil15,894 16 Algeria12,200 17 Ecuador8,273 18 Azerbaijan7,000 19 Norway6,912 20 Mexico5,136 21 Sudan5,000 22 India4,981 23 Oman4,971 24 Vietnam4,400 25 Egypt3,300 26 Argentina2,999 27 Malaysia2,700 28 Angola2,550 29 Indonesia2,410 30 Colombia2,019 31 Gabon2,000 32 Congo1,811 33 Australia1,803 34 United Kingdom1,500 35 Brunei1,100 36 Equatorial Guinea1,100 37 Turkmenistan600 38 Uzbekistan594 39 Ukraine395 40 Denmark365 41 Belarus198 42 Chile150 Despite its reserve dominance, Venezuela ranked just 21st in oil production in 2024, producing about 960,000 barrels per day. At its peak in the 1970s, the country pumped as much as 3.5 million barrels per day, representing more than 7% of global output at the time. Production fell sharply during the 2010s and averaged roughly 1.1 million barrels per day last year, or about 1% of global production. Politics, Sanctions, and Investment Challenges Decades of mismanagement, underinvestment, and international sanctions have constrained Venezuela’s oil sector. Although some Western firms, including U.S.-based Chevron, continue to operate in the country, their presence has diminished significantly as sanctions expanded and exports were targeted. Venezuela was a founding member of OPEC, alongside Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, but its influence within the group has waned as production declined. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Future of World Energy Supply (2024–2050), Charted on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization All of the World’s Silver Reserves by Country, in One Visualization 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 Peru alone holds roughly 22% of the world’s known silver reserves. Mexico dominates global silver production, but its reserve base is much smaller than several peers. Silver prices surged to new all-time highs in December, extending a powerful end-of-year rally supported by geopolitical uncertainty and a weaker U.S. dollar. Silver futures briefly touched around $80, marking an unprecedented 160% rally in 2025 that outpaced even gold. Against this backdrop, understanding where the world’s silver reserves are concentrated provides crucial context for future supply dynamics. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Geological Survey’s Mineral Commodity Summaries (January 2025). It estimates total global silver reserves at about 641,400 metric tons. Peru’s Dominant Reserve Position Peru stands out as the single largest holder of silver reserves, with an estimated 140,000 metric tons. This represents roughly 22% of the global total, giving the country a uniquely strategic position in the silver market. RankCountryReserves (metric tons)% of World Total 1 Peru140,00021.9% 2 Australia94,00014.7% 3 Russia92,00014.4% 4 China70,00010.9% 5 Poland61,0009.5% 6 Mexico37,0005.8% 7 Chile26,0004.1% 8 United States23,0003.6% 9 Bolivia22,0003.4% 10 India8,0001.3% 11 Argentina6,5001.0% 12 Canada4,9000.8% -- Other countries57,0008.9% -- World total641,400100.0% Behind Peru is a cluster of countries with substantial, but smaller, reserve bases. Australia, Russia, and China each hold between 70,000 and 94,000 metric tons, collectively accounting for about 40% of global reserves. Production Powerhouses vs. Reserve Depth Mexico offers a striking contrast between production and reserves. It leads the world in silver production, yet holds just 37,000 metric tons of reserves, or about 6% of the global total. Currently, Mexico’s mining sector relies on intensive extraction with fewer projects with established reserves in the pipeline. Silver in Green Technology Global silver demand is poised to soar in the next decade, driven by emerging technologies like electric vehicles and solar power. Silver demand from solar alone has grown from less than 50 million ounces (Moz) a decade ago to an expected 160 Moz in 2023. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: Which Countries Hold the Most Gold Reserves? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Winners and Losers in U.S. Stocks Over the Last Year See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Google was one of the big winners of 2025, beating out the rest of the Magnificent Seven. Losers included several prominent sectors, from real estate (REITs) to non-AI software companies. The above visualization shows a heatmap of U.S. stock performance over the trailing 12 months, inclusive of January 5th, 2026 data. The heatmap and data come from Finviz.com, a platform we highly recommend for any of your stock market data visualization needs. U.S. Stock Market: Winners in 2025 Overall, the S&P 500 posted its third straight year with 15% or higher gains. These gains were largely driven by specific sectors that boomed: specifically those tied to AI and the hyperscaling of data centers. 1. Google In 2025, Google (Alphabet) was the biggest individual winner, completing its redemption arc in the world of big tech. It beat out other Magnificent Seven companies handily with a 60%+ return. In short: Google surged in 2025 after proving that AI strengthened rather than disrupted its core search and advertising business, with AI-powered results boosting user engagement, ad pricing, and margins. The release of Gemini 3 also helped flip the AI narrative, showing that Google was a leader in the field. 2. Banks Big diversified banks had a great year, with each bank in the following segment posting double-digit (or higher) gains: Higher interest rates, a rebound in capital markets, and strong consumer and wealth businesses were all firing at once for banks, creating multiple sources of profit. Their scale and diversification helped offset weaker areas like commercial real estate and outperform more specialized lenders. 3. Semiconductors As the world races to build out AI infrastructure, chipmakers like Nvidia (+40%), AMD (+83%), TSMC (+63%), and Broadcom (+48%) saw big double-digit gains over the last year. The biggest winner in this category was Micron (+271%), a leading memory chipmaker. Higher demand and prices for DRAM and high-bandwidth memory drove rapid profit growth and a major re-rating of the stock. 4. Aerospace & Defense Aerospace and defense stocks rose in 2025 as elevated global tensions, rising defense budgets, and sustained military aid commitments drove strong order backlogs and long-term revenue visibility for major contractors. GE Aerospace (+94%) and RTX (+63%) were two top performers. 5. Gold & Mining Gold and mining stocks gained in 2025 as central bank buying, geopolitical risk, and expectations of easier monetary policy pushed gold prices to record highs, boosting margins and cash flows for producers. U.S. Stock Market: Losers in 2025 1. Real Estate (REITs) REITs struggled throughout the last year as elevated interest rates kept borrowing costs high and pressured property valuations, especially in office and commercial real estate. Higher bond yields also made income-oriented real estate less attractive relative to safer fixed-income alternatives. Healthcare facility REITs avoided some of the damage, with Welltower Inc. (+47%) posting some of the strongest gains. 2. Software Applications Non-AI software stocks lagged in 2025 as investors rotated away from high-valuation growth names toward companies with immediate AI monetization and stronger cash flows. Flagship examples of this effect can be seen in the stock performance of heavyweights like Salesforce (-23%), Adobe (-25%), ServiceNow (-30%), and SAP (-2%). 3. Oil and Gas (Upstream) Upstream oil and gas stocks underperformed as energy prices stabilized and production growth limited upside despite ongoing geopolitical risks. Investors also favored capital discipline and shareholder returns over aggressive exploration, muting growth narratives in the sector. 4. Consumer Staples Considered a defensive sector, it was believed that consumer staples would have a stronger year amid the projected geopolitical and economic turmoil. However, with economic growth getting back on track and inflation easing, hopes were quickly dashed as consumers spent money on more discretionary purchases. 5. Fiserv Fiserv shares have collapsed 67% over the last year, after earnings disappointed and margins came under pressure from rising costs and intensifying competition in payments and fintech. The company specializes in processing transactions for banks. Learn More on the Voronoi App What do experts see happening in markets in 2026? Check out our annual Prediction Consensus to get the lowdown.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Who Has the World’s Oil, and Who Can Actually Produce It See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, giving it the highest reserves-to-production ratio by far. The U.S. produces oil at almost twice the rate of major competitors Russia and Saudi Arabia, thanks to its booming shale industry. The recent U.S. operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro reignited discussions this weekend about the Latin American country’s oil industry. Venezuela currently holds the world’s largest oil reserves—about 303 billion barrels—but its oil industry has struggled in recent years due to mismanagement and U.S. sanctions. Following Maduro’s capture, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Venezuela’s oil industry would be revived through the entry of American companies into the country. This chart compares proven oil reserves and daily production across the world’s top oil producers, revealing stark contrasts between output-heavy producers and those sitting on vast untapped resources. The data for this visualization comes from the Energy Institute and reflects oil production levels in 2024. Ranked: Top Oil Producers and Their Reserves The United States tops global oil production, pumping more than 20 million barrels per day. While America’s proven reserves seem low at first sight at just 45 billion barrels, this is due to U.S. shale producers’ short investment cycles which book only a few years of economically viable reserves at a time, and replace them through ongoing drilling. Rank (Production)CountryOil production in 2024 (barrels per day)Proven oil reserves (billion barrels of oil) 1 United States20,135,00045.0 2 Saudi Arabia10,856,000267.2 3 Russia10,752,00080.0 4 Canada5,888,000163.0 5 Iran5,062,000208.6 6 Iraq4,398,000145.0 7 China4,264,00028.2 8 United Arab Emirates4,006,000113.0 9 Brazil3,466,00015.9 10 Kuwait2,719,000101.5 11 Mexico1,911,0005.1 12 Kazakhstan1,836,00030.0 13 Norway1,833,0006.9 14 Qatar1,806,00025.2 15 Nigeria1,641,00037.3 16 Algeria1,380,00012.2 17 Argentina1,214,0003.0 18 Libya1,188,00048.4 19 Angola1,181,0002.6 20 Oman993,0005.0 21 Venezuela960,000303.2 22 Colombia773,0002.0 23 India735,0005.0 24 United Kingdom653,0001.5 25 Egypt637,0003.3 Countries like Mexico, Argentina, and the United Kingdom also have relatively modest reserves paired with sustained output, though each situation is unique. Reserve-Rich, Output-Light Producers Venezuela stands apart from every other producer. With more than 300 billion barrels in proven reserves, its reserves-to-production ratio exceeds 800 years—the highest in the world by a wide margin. Iran, Libya, Kuwait, and Iraq also post triple-digit reserve lifespans. Countries like Saudi Arabia, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates strike a middle ground. Saudi Arabia’s reserves could last more than 60 years at current output, while Canada’s oil sands give it one of the longest reserve lifespans among high-production countries. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Saudi Aramco’s massive oil reserves on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Where Housing Inventory is Rising in U.S. Cities 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. housing inventory rose 26% year-over-year in July 2025, reaching its highest level since at least 2017. Sun Belt and fast-growing metro areas saw the sharpest increases in homes for sale. After years of historically tight housing supply, inventory levels across the U.S. are rebounding. More homes are coming onto the market, giving buyers greater choice and easing some of the pressure that defined the post-pandemic housing boom. This map highlights how housing inventory changed across major U.S. cities in July 2025 compared to a year earlier. The data for this visualization comes from Homes.com. Sun Belt Cities Lead the Inventory Surge Several fast-growing Sun Belt metros top the list for inventory growth. Raleigh, North Carolina, saw the largest increase, with listings up 54.5% year over year. RankCityYoY % change in July 1Raleigh, NC54.5% 2Las Vegas, NV43.1% 3Miami, FL40.1% 4Atlanta, GA36.7% 5Louisville, KY36.5% 6Washington, D.C.34.9% 7San Diego, CA32.4% 8Houston, TX30.9% 9Denver, CO30.1% 10Columbus, OH29.9% 11Sacramento, CA29.1% 12Seattle, WA28.5% 13Phoenix, AZ26.8% 14Salt Lake City, UT26.6% 15Dallas-Fort Worth, TX24.9% 16Charlotte, NC23.9% 17Orlando, FL23.8% 18Portland, OR23.5% 19Los Angeles, CA23.1% 20Inland Empire, CA22.6% 21Cleveland, OH21.8% 22Baltimore, MD21.7% 23Boston, MA21.5% 24Pittsburgh, PA20.3% 25Austin, TX19.2% 26Indianapolis, IN18.9% 27Richmond, VA18.7% 28Kansas City, MO18.5% 29Detroit, MI18.1% 30Tampa, FL18.0% 31New York, NY17.6% 32Jacksonville, FL17.1% 33Philadelphia, PA16.0% 34Birmingham, AL14.8% 35San Antonio, TX13.3% 36Memphis, TN12.9% 37Providence, RI9.7% 38San Jose, CA8.5% 39Minneapolis, MN7.7% 40Chicago, IL6.7% Las Vegas, Miami, and Atlanta also posted gains above 35%, reflecting a rapid cooling from earlier housing booms. Large Coastal Markets See Meaningful Gains Major coastal cities are also seeing notable increases in housing inventory. San Diego’s listings rose 32.4%, while Los Angeles posted a 23.1% increase. Seattle, Sacramento, and Portland all saw gains near or above the national average. Although inventory is rising, affordability challenges remain acute in these markets. Higher mortgage rates and elevated home prices continue to limit buyer activity. In contrast, several Midwestern and Northeastern cities recorded more modest inventory growth. Chicago’s listings increased just 6.7%, while Minneapolis and San Jose saw gains below 10%. New York City’s inventory rose 17.6%, well below the national average. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s 1.1 Million Job Cuts by State in 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Top 50 Economies and Their Average Real GDP Growth Since 2000 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. has averaged 2.1% in real GDP growth annually over the past 25 years. China has the highest average real GDP growth of 8.0% over the time period. India, now the world’s fifth largest economy (surpassing the UK), grew at an average rate of 6.4% per year. With an economy worth $30.6 trillion, the United States remains the undisputed global economic heavyweight—and it is expected to retain that lead for years to come. Yet while the U.S. dominates in size, many rivals dominate in growth and momentum. China, its closest competitor, has grown real GDP at an average rate of 8% annually since 2000, while emerging economies like India, Vietnam, and the Philippines have recorded sustained periods of even faster expansion. This graphic shows the GDP of the world’s largest economies along with real GDP growth between 2000-2025, based on data from the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. Real GDP Growth Trends Over 25 Years Below, we show the GDP of the top 50 economies, along with average annual real GDP growth between 2000 and 2025: RankCountry2025 Real GDP (Billions)Average AnnualReal GDP Growth2000-2025 1 U.S.$30,6162.1% 2 China$19,3998.0% 3 Germany$5,0141.0% 4 Japan$4,2800.6% 5 India$4,1256.4% 6 UK$3,9591.5% 7 France$3,3621.2% 8 Italy$2,5440.4% 9 Russia$2,5413.0% 10 Canada$2,2841.9% 11 Brazil$2,2572.3% 12 Spain$1,8911.7% 13 Mexico$1,8631.5% 14 South Korea$1,8593.4% 15 Australia$1,8302.7% 16 Türkiye$1,5655.0% 17 Indonesia$1,4434.9% 18 Netherlands$1,3211.5% 19 Saudi Arabia$1,2693.9% 20 Poland$1,0403.6% 21 Switzerland$1,0031.8% 22 Taiwan$8843.7% 23 Belgium$7171.6% 24 Ireland$7095.2% 25 Argentina$6831.9% 26 Sweden$6621.8% 27 Israel$6113.5% 28 Singapore$5744.5% 29 UAE$5693.9% 30 Austria$5661.3% 31 Thailand$5593.2% 32 Norway$5171.6% 33 Philippines$4945.0% 34 Vietnam$4856.4% 35 Bangladesh$4755.9% 36 Malaysia$4714.5% 37 Denmark$4601.4% 38 Colombia$4383.5% 39 Hong Kong SAR$4282.7% 40 South Africa$4262.1% 41 Romania$4233.5% 42 Pakistan$4103.9% 43 Czechia$3832.4% 44 Iran$3573.1% 45 Egypt$3494.3% 46 Chile$3473.4% 47 Portugal$3381.0% 48 Peru$3184.2% 49 Finland$3151.1% 50 Kazakhstan$3005.6% America’s economy accounts for more than a quarter of global GDP. Over the past 25 years, U.S. real GDP growth has averaged 2.1%, meaningfully higher than several other mature, high-income countries. For context, Japan’s economy has averaged 0.6% growth over the period, while Germany grew at a 1% pace. Within Europe, however, countries like Ireland and Poland have seen above-average growth rates of 5.2% and 3.6%, respectively. For Ireland in particular, 10 U.S. companies drive about 60% of the country’s corporate tax revenue. Overall, no major economy has grown faster than China in real terms. Since 2000, China’s economy has surged from $1.2 trillion to $19.4 trillion today, powered by its expanding influence in global manufacturing and trade. India Taking the Reins on Growth This year, India passed the United Kingdom to become the world’s fifth largest economy. Although India’s growth (6.4%) has averaged below China’s (8.0%) over the past 25 years, the trend has reversed in recent years. In 2026, for example, India is projected to grow at 6.3% while China is expected to grow just 4.0%. For that reason, India is likely to pass Japan in the next year to become the world’s fourth largest economy, with Germany (3rd place) in the crosshairs after that. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the fastest-growing economies in 2025.

Mapped: Democracy 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 Europe is the region with the most democratic countries in the world, with nine of the top 10 highest-scoring nations residing there. The United States scores 7.85, which is the 28th highest democracy rating in the world. Venezuela has the lowest score in South America at 2.25, well below the continent’s average rating of 6.01. Most countries have incredibly stable political regimes that don’t experience significant year-to-year change. In Venezuela, however, citizens woke up on January 3, 2026 to a completely different reality: Nicolás Maduro was no longer the de facto president of the country for the first time since 2013. Today’s map (and the interactive version below) visualizes data from the Economist Intelligence Unit’s Democracy Index, published in 2025. Interactive Version Firstly, here’s an interactive version of the map above to play with: You can change the year shown all the way back to 2006, or switch to table or line chart views to view series in a different way. The Data on Democracy Below are the world’s countries ranked based on their latest democracy score. RankCountry or EntityDemocracy ScoreRegion 1 Norway9.81Europe 2 New Zealand9.61Oceania 3 Sweden9.39Europe 4 Iceland9.38Europe 5 Switzerland9.32Europe 6 Finland9.30Europe 7 Denmark9.28Europe 8 Ireland9.19Europe 9 Netherlands9.00Europe 10 Luxembourg8.88Europe 11 Australia8.85Oceania 12 Taiwan8.78Asia 13 Germany8.73Europe 14 Canada8.69North America 15 Uruguay8.67South America 16 Japan8.48Asia 17 United Kingdom8.34Europe 18 Costa Rica8.29North America 19 Austria8.28Europe 20 Mauritius8.23Africa 21 Estonia8.13Europe 22 Spain8.13Europe 23 Czechia8.08Europe 24 Portugal8.08Europe 25 Greece8.07Europe 26 France7.99Europe 27 Malta7.93Europe 28 United States7.85North America 29 Chile7.83South America 30 Slovenia7.82Europe 31 Israel7.80Asia 32 South Korea7.75Asia 33 Latvia7.66Europe 34 Belgium7.64Europe 35 Botswana7.63Africa 36 Lithuania7.59Europe 37 Cape Verde7.58Africa 38 Italy7.58Europe 39 Poland7.40Europe 40 Cyprus7.38Europe 41 India7.29Asia 42 Slovakia7.21Europe 43 South Africa7.16Africa 44 Malaysia7.11Asia 45 Trinidad and Tobago7.09North America 46 East Timor7.03Asia 47 Panama6.84North America 48 Suriname6.79South America 49 Jamaica6.74North America 50 Montenegro6.73Europe 51 Philippines6.63Asia 52 Dominican Republic6.62North America 53 Mongolia6.53Asia 54 Argentina6.51South America 55 Hungary6.51Europe 56 Croatia6.50Europe 57 Brazil6.49South America 58 Namibia6.48Africa 59 Indonesia6.44Asia 60 Colombia6.35South America 61 Bulgaria6.34Europe 62 North Macedonia6.28Europe 63 Thailand6.27Asia 64 Serbia6.26Europe 65 Ghana6.24Africa 66 Albania6.20Europe 67 Sri Lanka6.19Asia 68 Singapore6.18Asia 69 Guyana6.11South America 70 Lesotho6.06Africa 71 Moldova6.04Europe 72 Romania5.99Europe 73 Papua New Guinea5.97Oceania 74 Senegal5.93Africa 75 Paraguay5.92South America 76 Malawi5.85Africa 77 Zambia5.73Africa 78 Peru5.69South America 79 Bhutan5.65Asia 80 Liberia5.57Africa 81 Fiji5.39Oceania 82 Armenia5.35Asia 83 Madagascar5.33Africa 84 Mexico5.32North America 85 Ecuador5.24South America 86 Tanzania5.20Africa 87 Bosnia and Herzegovina5.06Europe 88 Kenya5.05Africa 89 Honduras4.98North America 90 Morocco4.97Africa 91 Ukraine4.90Europe 92 Tunisia4.71Africa 93 Georgia4.70Asia 94 El Salvador4.61North America 95 Nepal4.60Asia 96 Guatemala4.55North America 97 Uganda4.49Africa 98 Gambia4.47Africa 99 Bangladesh4.44Asia 100 Benin4.44Africa 101 Sierra Leone4.32Africa 102 Bolivia4.26South America 103 Turkey4.26Asia 104 Cote d'Ivoire4.22Africa 105 Nigeria4.16Africa 106 Angola4.05Africa 107 Mauritania3.96Africa 108 Lebanon3.56Asia 109 Algeria3.55Africa 110 Kyrgyzstan3.52Asia 111 Palestine3.44Asia 112 Mozambique3.38Africa 113 Rwanda3.34Africa 114 Jordan3.28Asia 115 Ethiopia3.24Africa 116 Qatar3.17Asia 117 Kazakhstan3.08Asia 118 United Arab Emirates3.07Asia 119 Oman3.05Asia 120 Togo2.99Africa 121 Zimbabwe2.98Africa 122 Cambodia2.94Asia 123 Comoros2.84Africa 124 Pakistan2.84Asia 125 Azerbaijan2.80Asia 126 Iraq2.80Asia 127 Congo2.79Africa 128 Egypt2.79Africa 129 Kuwait2.78Asia 130 Haiti2.74North America 131 Djibouti2.70Africa 132 Vietnam2.62Asia 133 Eswatini2.60Africa 134 Cuba2.58North America 135 Cameroon2.56Africa 136 Burkina Faso2.55Africa 137 Bahrain2.45Asia 138 Mali2.40Africa 139 Libya2.31Africa 140 Niger2.26Africa 141 Venezuela2.25South America 142 Gabon2.18Africa 143 Burundi2.13Africa 144 China2.11Asia 145 Uzbekistan2.10Asia 146 Nicaragua2.09North America 147 Saudi Arabia2.08Asia 148 Guinea2.04Africa 149 Guinea-Bissau2.03Africa 150 Russia2.03Europe 151 Belarus1.99Europe 152 Eritrea1.97Africa 153 Iran1.96Asia 154 Yemen1.95Asia 155 Democratic Republic of Congo1.92Africa 156 Equatorial Guinea1.92Africa 157 Chad1.89Africa 158 Tajikistan1.83Asia 159 Laos1.71Asia 160 Turkmenistan1.66Asia 161 Sudan1.46Africa 162 Syria1.32Asia 163 Central African Republic1.18Africa 164 North Korea1.08Asia 165 Myanmar0.96Asia 166 Afghanistan0.25Asia -- World Average5.17-- Norway leads with a score of 9.81, and other Nordic countries (Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Denmark) also score well. In fact, nine of the top 10 countries are all European. Meanwhile, the highest scoring country in the Americas is Canada with a Democracy Index score of 8.69 (Rank: 14th) while the U.S. comes in with 7.85 (Rank: 28th). Venezuela’s Democracy Ranking The Maduro regime in Venezuela has steadily fallen in the rankings since he took power in 2013 from Hugo Chávez. YearCountryDemocracy ScoreChange from Prev Year 2013 Venezuela5.07-0.08 2014 Venezuela5.070.00 2015 Venezuela5.00-0.07 2016 Venezuela4.68-0.32 2017 Venezuela3.87-0.81 2018 Venezuela3.16-0.71 2019 Venezuela2.88-0.28 2020 Venezuela2.76-0.12 2021 Venezuela2.21-0.55 2022 Venezuela2.230.02 2023 Venezuela2.310.08 2024 Venezuela2.25-0.06 2013-2024Total Change-2.82-- Why did Venezuela fall so swiftly in global democracy rankings? As Nicolás Maduro consolidated power, Venezuela saw an erosion of checks and balances and weakening of electoral integrity. Elections have been widely criticized for lacking fairness, transparency, and meaningful opposition participation. The government has curtailed judicial independence, sidelined the National Assembly, and ruled increasingly by decree. Finally, media freedom has sharply declined through censorship, shutdowns, and intimidation. Civil liberties have been undermined by repression of protests, arbitrary detentions, and political persecution. Learn More on the Voronoi App Which countries have the most oil reserves? Venezuela tops that list in this visualization on Voronoi.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: AI Safety Report Card of Leading Companies This graphic was first posted on Voronoi. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Anthropic (creators of Claude) scored highest overall (C+), standing out for not training on user data, leading in alignment research, and structuring itself as a Public Benefit Corporation committed to safety. Only three companies—Anthropic, OpenAI, and DeepMind—report any testing for high-risk capabilities like bio- or cyber-terrorism, and even these efforts often lack clear reasoning or rigorous standards. AI systems are moving from novelty to infrastructure. They write, code, search, and increasingly act on our behalf. That speed has put a spotlight on a harder question: how seriously are AI companies managing the risks that come with more capable models? This graphic visualizes and compares the safety scores of major AI companies using data from the AI Safety Index published by the Future of Life Institute, which scores companies across six key metrics. Which AI Companies Prioritize Safety Most? Based on the scores across six key metrics of AI safety, Anthropic, the creators of Claude, scored highest overall with a C+. Anthropic was the only company that scored an “A” grade in two categories, with an A- in both governance and accountability along with information sharing. The table below shows the overall grade of each AI company in terms of safety, along with their grades in specific safety categories. AnthropicOpenAI Google DeepMind x.AIMetaZhipu AI DeepSeek Overall GradeC+CC-DDFF Risk AssessmentC+CC-FDFF Current HarmsB-BC+D+D+DD Safety FrameworksCCD+D+D+FF Existential SafetyDFD-FFFF Governance & AccountabilityA-C-DC-D-D+D+ Information SharingA-BBC+DDD Following Anthropic was OpenAI, creators of ChatGPT, which received a C grade overall. The only category it scored higher than Anthropic in was in the current harms category, partially thanks to the fact that OpenAI was the only company with a published whistleblowing policy at the time of the report’s publication. Chinese companies Zhipu.AI and DeepSeek both received failing grades overall, though the report notes that China’s stricter national AI regulations may explain their weaker performance on Western-aligned self-governance and transparency metrics. Understanding “AI Safety” and Why it Matters A useful AI safety program is more than a promise to “be responsible.” It shows up as concrete processes: documented evaluations, clear thresholds for when to pause or limit deployment, and a trail of public reporting that lets outsiders understand what was tested and why. Companies that score well tend to communicate more about how they handle model behavior, misuse risks, and incident response. In contrast, lower-rated firms often appear opaque—either disclosing less overall or providing safety statements that are hard to verify. In highlighting companies’ weak points when it comes to AI safety, the report from the Future of Life Institute notes that the AI industry is both fundamentally unprepared for its stated goals of reaching artificial general intelligence (AGI). Along with this, it states that AI capabilities are accelerating far faster than risk management practices, and the lack of a regulatory floor means companies can cut corners on safety in order to get ahead in the race towards AGI. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about AI companies, check out this graphic on Voronoi that charts the skyrocketing revenues of Anthropic, OpenAI, and xAI.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Each State’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurant 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 Wendy’s leads the map as the favorite in six states, followed closely by Sonic with five—together accounting for 11 of 51 favorites. State tastes are highly fragmented: 28 different chains appear overall, and 15 of them are the top pick in only a single state. Fast food is one of the most familiar parts of American eating culture, but the fast food restaurants people love can be surprisingly different by state. This map shows the single most popular fast food chain in every state (and Washington, D.C.) using data from FinanceBuzz which tracks Google Trends scores and normalizes them for the number of restaurant locations per 100,000 people. America’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurants by State Wendy’s is the most common state favorite in the dataset, finishing #1 in six different states. Sonic, the largest drive-in restaurant chain in America, is right behind as the favorite in five states. The data table below shows the favorite fast food restaurant of each U.S. state: U.S. StateFavorite Fast Food Restaurant AlabamaCaptain D's AlaskaDomino's Pizza ArizonaJack in the Box ArkansasSonic CaliforniaJack in the Box ColoradoQdoba ConnecticutJersey Mike's DelawareChick-fil-A District of ColumbiaShake Shack FloridaWendy's GeorgiaChick-fil-A HawaiiPanda Express IdahoPapa Murphy's IllinoisJimmy John's IndianaArby's IowaJimmy John's KansasSonic KentuckyPapa John's LouisianaPopeyes MaineSubway MarylandChipotle MassachusettsPanera Bread MichiganLittle Caesars MinnesotaJimmy John's MississippiSonic MissouriTaco Bell MontanaWendy's NebraskaArby's NevadaJack in the Box New HampshireFive Guys New JerseyJersey Mike's New MexicoSonic New YorkShake Shack North CarolinaBojangles North DakotaSubway OhioWendy's OklahomaSonic OregonPapa Murphy's PennsylvaniaWendy's Rhode IslandBurger King South CarolinaBojangles South DakotaTaco John's TennesseeHardee's TexasWhataburger UtahWendy's VermontSubway VirginiaHardee's WashingtonMOD Pizza West VirginiaWendy's WisconsinCulver's WyomingTaco John's While the states that prefer Wendy’s are spread out from Montana to Pennsylvania, the five that choose Sonic are all clustered around Oklahoma, its home state. After the top two, three fast food chains are tied as favorites in three states each: Jack in the Box, Subway, and Jimmy John’s. Home-State Pride Can Give Restaurants the Edge Beyond the leaders, these fast food preferences highlight the incredible amount of variety in terms of fast food favorites, with 28 different chains appearing as a state favorite. This long tail reflects a patchwork of local loyalties rather than dominance by one brand, often reinforced by home-state advantages: Whataburger in Texas, Wendy’s in Ohio, and Shake Shack in New York show how proximity to a chain’s roots can translate into lasting popularity. That dynamic helps explain why the U.S. fast food landscape can feel both national and deeply local at the same time. When a chain’s “hometown” becomes part of its brand story, it can turn everyday convenience into something closer to regional tradition. Notably absent from the map is McDonald’s, which could be partially due to the fact that it had the highest average menu-price inflation among major U.S. fast food chains from 2014 to 2024, with prices roughly doubling over that period. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about the fast food industry in the United States, check out this graphic on Voronoi that breaks down America’s most popular fast food brands by sales.

Life Expectancy vs. Healthcare Spending (1970-2023) 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 Life expectancy is one proxy for comparing health outcomes across countries. The U.S. spends more than twice as much per capita on healthcare as other high-income countries, yet has a lower life expectancy than the OECD average. Several factors—many outside the healthcare system itself—help explain this gap. As Warren Buffett popularized: “Price is what you pay, value is what you get”. Just because someone pays the most, doesn’t mean that they extract the biggest payoff from a product or service. Today’s visual from Our World in Data that compares life expectancy with healthcare spending per capita hints at exactly this paradox. Interactive Version First of all, here’s an interactive version of the chart above to play with: You can add and subtract countries by clicking on “Select Countries and Regions”. You can also edit the years shown. The Data on Life Expectancy vs. Healthcare Spending Below is the data for 51 countries for the year 2023: RankCountryLife expectancy (2023)Health expenditure per capita (2023) 1 Japan84.71$4,806 2 South Korea84.33$4,055 3 Switzerland83.95$7,930 4 Australia83.92$5,778 5 Italy83.72$4,046 6 Spain83.67$3,901 7 France83.33$6,036 8 Norway83.31$7,424 9 Malta83.30$4,941 10 Sweden83.26$6,204 11 Iceland82.69$5,228 12 Canada82.63$5,981 13 Ireland82.41$5,689 14 Israel82.41$3,154 15 Portugal82.36$3,906 16 Luxembourg82.23$6,078 17 Netherlands82.16$6,273 18 Belgium82.12$6,123 19 New Zealand82.09$4,938 20 Austria81.96$6,361 21 Denmark81.93$5,823 22 Finland81.91$5,375 23 Greece81.86$2,943 24 Cyprus81.65$3,869 25 Slovenia81.60$4,118 26 Germany81.38$7,248 27 United Kingdom81.30$5,413 28 Chile81.17$2,964 29 Costa Rica80.80$1,565 30 Czechia79.83$3,943 31 United States79.30$12,023 32 Estonia79.15$2,921 33 Poland78.63$3,125 34 Croatia78.58$2,751 35 Slovakia78.34$2,672 36 China78.20$1,086 37 Peru77.74$817 38 Colombia77.73$1,537 39 Argentina77.40$2,850 40 Turkey77.16$1,846 41 Hungary77.02$2,613 42 Latvia76.19$2,494 43 Lithuania76.03$3,224 44 Romania75.94$2,373 45 Bulgaria75.64$2,612 46 Mexico75.07$1,244 47 Brazil74.87$1,661 48 India71.70$290 49 Ukraine71.63$1,429 50 Indonesia71.15$376 51 South Africa65.45$1,218 --Average79.74$3,986 The clear takeaway is that while most high and upper-middle income countries cluster around the same trajectory, the United States is a clear outlier. On average, the countries on the above list have a life expectancy of 79.74 years for a cost of $3,986 per person, while the U.S. has a life expectancy of 79.3 and spend of $12,023 per person. Peer countries (Canada, UK, Germany, Japan, France, Italy) spend about half of what the U.S. does on healthcare per capita on average, but all have better life expectancy outcomes. Why is the U.S. an Outlier? While the U.S. excels in advanced and specialized medical care, life expectancy outcomes are held back by lifestyle and social factors rather than clinical capability. Higher rates of obesity, chronic disease, opioid overdoses, gun violence, and traffic fatalities all weigh on average lifespan. At the same time, healthcare access is uneven, with large gaps by income, race, and geography. As a result, additional spending often goes toward higher prices and end-of-life care, producing diminishing returns in overall life expectancy. Learn More on the Voronoi App View the highest and lowest life expectancy rates around the world in this map.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: The Decline of Global Wine Production and Consumption 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 Global wine production fell nearly 19% between 2015 and 2024, reaching its lowest level in a decade. Wine consumption also declined during the period. Wine production and consumption have entered a sustained decline over the last decade. This chart tracks how global wine output, consumption, and trade have evolved since 2015. The data for this visualization comes from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV). It tracks production, consumption, and imports from 2015 through 2024, measured in billions of liters. Wine Production Hits a Decade Low Global wine production peaked intermittently during the late 2010s, reaching nearly 30 billion liters in 2018. Since then, output has steadily fallen, dropping to just 22.6 billion liters in 2024. That represents an almost 19% decline over the nine-year period. Year (billions of liters)Global wine productionGlobal wine consumptionGlobal wine imports 201527.8324.1110.60 201627.1924.4910.55 201724.9724.6511.03 201829.6324.1010.57 201925.9123.6610.79 202026.3023.1910.64 202126.0823.5011.22 202226.3822.9910.66 202323.7322.159.92 202422.5621.419.91 % Change 2015 to 2024-18.9%-11.2%-6.5% Extreme weather events, including droughts, heatwaves, and late frosts, have disrupted harvests in major wine-producing regions. At the same time, rising costs and tighter environmental regulations are adding pressure to growers worldwide. Consumption Declines More Gradually While production has fallen sharply, global wine consumption has declined at a slower pace. Total consumption dropped from about 24.1 billion liters in 2015 to 21.4 billion liters in 2024, a decline of roughly 11%. Health-conscious lifestyles, aging populations in traditional wine markets, and younger consumers drinking less alcohol overall are contributing factors. Global Trade Shows Signs of Softening Wine imports have also edged lower, falling about 6.5% over the same period. After peaking above 11 billion liters in the early 2020s, global wine trade slipped below 10 billion liters by 2023 and 2024. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: Which Country Consumes the Most Coffee? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

The Fastest-Growing Jobs in the U.S. in the Next Decade 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 Care roles dominate job growth, with home health and personal care aides set to add nearly 740,000 jobs by 2034. Tech jobs offer the best growth-pay mix, led by software developers adding 268,000 roles at $133K median pay. Management roles pay the most, with computer and information systems managers earning $171K while adding 100K+ jobs. Which jobs are adding the most openings over the next decade? This visualization from USAFacts uses data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to forecast the fastest-growing jobs in the U.S. over the next decade. Data on the Fastest-Growing Jobs to 2034 As the U.S. population continues to age, home health and personal care aides are the fastest-growing profession by far. In the span of a decade, there will be a whopping 739,800 new positions in this field added nationwide. However, it’s worth mentioning that these jobs have one of the lowest median salaries on the list at under $35,000 per year. RankOccupationProjected New JobsMedian Annual Pay (2024) 1Home health and personal care aides739.8K$34.9K 2Software developers267.7K$133.1K 3Stockers and order fillers235.0K$37.1K 4Fast food and counter workers233.2K$30.5K 5Cooks, restaurant217.0K$36.8K 6Registered nurses166.1K$93.6K 7General and operations managers164.0K$103.0K 8Medical and health services managers142.9K$118.0K 9Financial managers128.8K$161.7K 10Nurse practitioners128.4K$129.2K 11Construction laborers106.5K$46.7K 12Computer and information systems managers101.6K$171.2K 13Medical assistants101.2K$44.2K 14Management analysts94.5K$101.2K 15Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers89.3K$57.4K 16Data scientists82.5K$112.6K 17Substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors81.0K$59.2K 18Light truck drivers78.9K$44.1K 19Electricians77.4K$62.4K 20First-line supervisors of food preparation and serving workers73.0K$42.0K Tech careers, such as software developers and computer and information systems managers, also feature strongly in the mix, though it’s arguable that AI could impact some of these fields tremendously. Big tech companies famously slowed the hiring of developers in 2025. Finally, it’s worth noting that there are some well-paying careers that make the list. In terms of jobs with median earnings well over $100,000 per year, there are a few roles that hit the spot: data scientists ($112.6K), software developers ($133.1K), computer and information systems managers ($171.2K), financial managers ($161.7K), and nurse practitioners ($129.2K) are just a few that stand out. Learn More on the Voronoi App Which jobs are the safest from AI? See this infographic on Voronoi to see where the most job security lies.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Great Lakes by Maximum Depth 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 Lake Superior is the deepest of the Great Lakes, plunging more than 1,300 feet at its lowest point. Lake Erie is by far the shallowest Great Lake, with a maximum depth of just 210 feet. The Great Lakes are one of North America’s most defining natural features. Together, they hold roughly 20% of the world’s surface fresh water and stretch across more than 94,000 square miles. While they are often discussed as a single system, each lake has a very different underwater landscape. This visualization maps the maximum depth of each Great Lake, highlighting dramatic contrasts shaped by glaciers, geology, and time. The data for this visualization comes from WorldAtlas, supported by bathymetric data from NOAA and geographic data from Natural Earth. Lake Superior: The Deepest Freshwater Giant Lake Superior is the undisputed heavyweight when it comes to depth. At 1,333 feet (406 meters), it is not only the deepest of the Great Lakes, but also the deepest freshwater lake in the United States. Its immense volume means it contains more water than the other four Great Lakes combined. LakeMax Depth (feet)Max Depth (meters)U.S. States Bordered Lake Superior1,333406Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan Lake Michigan923281Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana Lake Ontario802244New York Lake Huron751229Michigan Lake Erie21064Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York Why is depth important? Depth plays a critical role in water temperature, circulation, ecosystems, and even shipping routes. Deeper lakes tend to warm more slowly, mix differently, and support distinct aquatic life compared to shallower ones. Lake Superior’s depth contributes to colder average temperatures and powerful storms, making the lake both ecologically unique and notoriously dangerous for shipping. Its deep basins were carved by glaciers over thousands of years, leaving behind steep underwater cliffs and trenches. Lakes Michigan, Ontario, and Huron: Deep but Distinct Lake Michigan ranks second in depth at 923 feet (281 meters). Unlike the others, it is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States. Its depth supports major commercial shipping lanes and a diverse aquatic ecosystem. Lake Ontario follows closely with a maximum depth of 802 feet (244 meters), despite being the smallest by surface area. Lake Huron, at 751 feet (229 meters), appears shallower by comparison but still contains enormous volumes of water due to its sprawling size. Lake Erie stands apart as the shallowest Great Lake, reaching just 210 feet (64 meters) at its deepest point. Its shallow depth allows it to warm quickly in summer and freeze more easily in winter. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Forests on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization U.S. Population by Generation 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 Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S., accounting for more than one in five Americans. Boomers and Gen X together still make up nearly 40% of the population, reflecting the country’s aging demographic profile. The age structure of the U.S. population is undergoing a major transition, as younger generations are becoming more prominent. This visualization breaks down the U.S. population by generation in 2025, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2025. Millennials and Gen Z Are the Two Largest Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, are the largest generation in the U.S., with roughly 74 million people. They account for 22% of the total population and are now firmly in their prime working and family-forming years. Close behind is Generation Z, with over 71 million people, representing 21% of Americans. GenerationBirth YearsAge Range (2025)PopulationShare of population Silent Generation1928–194580–9713,741,6304% Baby Boomers1946–196461–7964,448,24819% Generation X1965–198045–6065,432,12119% Millennials1981–199629–4474,104,18622% Generation Z1997–201213–2871,146,11621% Generation Alpha2013–20250–1251,238,68715% Total Population--340,110,988100% Boomers and Gen X are a Major Demographical Force Baby Boomers remain a major demographic force, totaling about 64 million people, or 19% of the population. Now aged 61 to 79, this group continues to impact healthcare demand, retirement systems, and wealth distribution. Generation X is nearly the same size, with 65 million people and an equal 19% share. Meanwhile, generation Alpha, born from 2013 onward, already numbers more than 51 million people. Although they represent 15% of the population, their impact is still emerging. This cohort will shape future education systems, technology adoption, and long-term workforce trends. At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Silent Generation now makes up just 4% of Americans. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Why U.S. Homes Feel Pricier: House Prices vs. Income (1985–2025) on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.