See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: America’s Happiest States in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways WalletHub ranked U.S. states by happiness using 30 indicators across three key dimensions: emotional and physical well-being, work environment, and community and environment. Hawaii, Maryland, and Nebraska are the happiest states in 2025, while West Virginia ranks lowest overall. This map highlights the happiest states in America in 2025, based on a comprehensive study by WalletHub. The ranking considers 30 metrics, like adult depression rates, income growth, commute time, volunteer rates, and life expectancy. A score of 100 represents maximum happiness. Hawaii and the East Lead the Way Hawaii claimed the top spot again this year, a consistent leader thanks to strong mental health, life expectancy, and community scores. Meanwhile, Maryland and Nebraska also performed well, benefiting from favorable work and income statistics. Overall RankStateTotal Score 1Hawaii66 2Maryland64 3Nebraska64 4New Jersey63 5Connecticut63 6Utah61 7California60 8New Hampshire60 9Massachusetts59 10Idaho58 11Minnesota58 12Delaware56 13South Dakota56 14Florida56 15Virginia55 16New York55 17Iowa55 18Pennsylvania55 19Georgia54 20Wisconsin54 21North Dakota53 22Illinois53 23Arizona53 24Washington53 25South Carolina53 26Rhode Island52 27Kansas51 28North Carolina51 29Vermont50 30Wyoming49 31Missouri48 32Montana48 33Maine48 34Indiana47 35Michigan47 36Oklahoma47 37Texas46 38Ohio46 39Oregon45 40Nevada45 41Colorado44 42Mississippi44 43Kentucky43 44New Mexico43 45Tennessee41 46Alaska41 47Alabama41 48Arkansas37 49Louisiana34 50West Virginia32 Middle America Shows Strong Performances Nebraska ranks third overall with a score of 64, showing impressive balance across all three categories. Utah (#6), Minnesota (#11), and South Dakota (#13) also show strong well-being despite being less populous. These states benefit from lower stress levels, high volunteer rates, and a sense of community often found in smaller, tight-knit areas. Adult DepressionLowest#Highest 1New Jersey1W. Virginia 2Hawaii2Tennessee 3Florida3Maine 3New York3Vermont 5California5Oregon The Bottom of the List Southern and Appalachian states rank lowest on the happiness scale. West Virginia, Louisiana, and Arkansas make up the bottom three, each with scores below 40. These regions face challenges such as higher poverty rates, lower life expectancy, and limited access to mental health services. Suicide RateLowest#Highest 1New Jersey1Alaska 2New York2Montana 3Massachusetts3Wyoming 4Connecticut4Idaho 5Maryland5New Mexico Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Charted: Median U.S. Salaries by Age Group on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: H-1B Visa Approvals by Country in 2024 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 India had the most H-1B visa approvals in the fiscal year of 2024 at 283,397, making up 71% of the 399,395 total H-1B approvals that year. China was the second-highest amount of H-1B visa approvals at 46,680, making up 11.7% of the total. The H-1B visa is a common pathway for foreign professionals to come to work in the United States, particularly in technology and engineering sectors. This visa program is capped annually and remains highly competitive, reflecting both global demand and the U.S. labor market’s dependence on specialized talent. Donald Trump’s recent announcement of a $100,000 supplemental fee for new H-1B visa applications has caused a seismic shift in the business landscape, with the the visa’s new political sensitivity highlighting its economic value for big tech companies. This visualization shows the top countries of origin for H-1B visa approvals in fiscal year 2024, based on data from the Characteristics of H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers annual report to Congress published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on April 29, 2025. India Makes Up 71% of H-1B Visa Approvals in FY 2024 The U.S. approved a total of 399,395 H-1B visa petitions in FY 2024, which ended on September 30, 2024. India alone accounted for nearly three-quarters of these approvals, reflecting the country’s dominant role in supplying foreign talent to the United States. Here are the top countries by number and share of H-1B visa approved applicants: CountryH-1B Visa Approved Applicants (FY 2024)Share India283,39771.0% China46,68011.7% Philippines5,2481.3% Canada4,2221.1% Korea, South3,9831.0% Mexico3,3330.8% Taiwan3,0990.8% Pakistan3,0520.8% Brazil2,6380.7% Nigeria2,2730.6% Other41,47010.4% All Countries 399,395100.0% Indian nationals made up an overwhelming 71% of all H-1B visa approvals in FY 2024 with 283,397 approvals. This is in large part due to the large number of Indian workers in tech and IT services, which make heavy use of the H-1B program. Many of these applicants are sponsored by U.S. tech giants or consulting firms that rely on overseas talent for software development, cloud computing, and other technical roles. China was a distant second, with 46,680 approved applicants—just under 12% of the total. Countries like the Philippines, Canada, and South Korea each contributed around 1% or less of total H-1B approvals in FY 2024. With India and China together making up more than four-fifths of H-1B visa approvals, this dominance reflects both countries’ massive pools of STEM graduates and the deep integration of their talent pipelines with U.S. tech firms. Trump’s New $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications (Sept 2025) One of the most seismic developments in the H-1B landscape has been the Trump administration’s announcement in September 2025 of a sweeping new fee: beginning September 21, 2025, employers filing new H-1B petitions for beneficiaries outside the U.S. will be required to pay a one-time supplemental fee of $100,000 per sponsored worker. Importantly, this fee is supplemental — it is in addition to the baseline application costs already in place, which range from $2,000 to $6,000 U.S. dollars. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about Donald Trump’s effects on policy and international relations, check out this graphic breaking down his speech at the United Nations on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Trump’s Controversial United Nations Speech, by the Numbers 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. Nearly half of Trump’s 2025 UN speech was devoted to referencing himself or his administration. He sharply criticized the UN, climate policy, and global migration efforts. Only 17% of the speech focused on traditional foreign policy themes such as NATO, war, or trade. In his recent address to the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a 424-sentence speech that immediately made global headlines. Beyond his signature bombast, the speech revealed a detailed glimpse into his administration’s priorities—and offered plenty of fodder for critics and supporters alike. The data below breaks down his remarks by topic, based on a full transcript of the speech. Category# Sentences% of whole (424) Referencing himself (other)19846.7% Everything else (foreign policy, wars, NATO, trade, etc.)7217.0% Referencing immigration4610.8% Criticism of the UN (general)348.0% Referencing climate change / green energy as a hoax296.8% Referencing other U.S. domestic issues266.1% UN real-estate/renovation segment122.8% Teleprompter / escalator remarks71.7% Nearly half (46%) of Trump’s sentences were spent referencing himself or his administration, by far the most dominant theme. From praising his foreign policy decisions to claiming credit for economic growth, this self-referential tone set the backdrop for much of the speech. Why This Speech Matters Return to the global stage. Trump is speaking at the UN for the first time in years, making this a reentry into global diplomacy. Polarizing tone. The address combined confrontation with theatrics. His digressions about the escalator and teleprompter glitches drew headlines, underscoring how performance became part of the message. Signals policy direction. Skepticism about climate action, aggressive rhetoric on immigration, and renewed skepticism of multilateral institutions all point toward how he wants his presidency perceived abroad and at home. Amplification of divisions. The speech is unlikely to win over skeptics abroad; it rather reinforces the worldview of his base while challenging normative expectations from diplomatic stages. Key Themes and Cultural Impact The UN speech drew attention not just for its content, but for its confrontational tone. Trump once again doubled down on criticisms of global institutions, calling the United Nations “bloated” and “ineffective.” He also referred to climate change efforts as a “globalist hoax,” repeating language similar to past claims that caused friction with world leaders. Among the more memorable moments were his remarks on immigration: “If you don’t have a border, you don’t have a country,” he stated, drawing applause from some quarters and outrage from others. His warning to “socialist nations” and criticism of the “foreign elite” continued to reflect populist themes that defined his earlier campaigns. What Trump Said, Verbatim Here are some notable direct quotes from his speech: “We will never surrender our sovereignty to an unelected global bureaucracy.” “America is thriving because we put America first. And other nations should do the same.” “The U.N. was founded on peace, but too often it’s been a platform for hypocrisy.” “Your countries are going to hell if you don’t fix your own problems.” For those tracking how global trust in institutions like the United Nations is shifting, it’s worth seeing how Trump’s speech aligns, or clashes, with broader global sentiment. How Does the World View the UN Today? Trump’s speech comes at a time when global trust in the United Nations is under scrutiny. For a data-driven look at which countries support or oppose the UN, check out our post: How Much Do Countries Trust the United Nations?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Chart: California’s Driverless Taxi Usage Grew 8x in a Single Year 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. Monthly driverless taxi passenger miles in California jumped from ~500,000 to 4 million in just one year. The steepest rise began after full regulatory approval of paid robotaxi services in 2023. California remains the epicenter of U.S. autonomous ride-hailing, with major players like Waymo and Cruise. Autonomous vehicle adoption is accelerating—especially in California. The chart below, from Our World in Data, visualizes monthly passenger miles traveled in paid driverless taxis across the state, using data from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Here’s a closer look at the numbers behind California’s rapid AV transformation: EntityDayMonthly distance traveled by robotaxi passengers (miles) California31/03/202212790 California30/04/202213030 California31/05/202214851 California30/06/202211198 California31/07/202211939 California31/08/202211086 California30/09/202210921 California31/10/202212943 California30/11/202212989 California31/12/202215199 California31/01/202318833 California28/02/202312734 California31/03/202314224 California30/04/202316115 California31/05/202316289 California30/06/202310403 California31/07/20238316 California31/08/2023102093 California30/09/2023197482 California31/10/2023250261 California30/11/2023196714 California31/12/2023262946 California31/01/2024258334 California29/02/2024258745 California31/03/2024302949 California30/04/2024331040 California31/05/2024562895 California30/06/2024799160 California31/07/20241094853 California31/08/20241397779 California30/09/20241553085 California31/10/20241944254 California30/11/20242166484 California31/12/20242362096 California31/01/20252231928 California28/02/20252330378 California31/03/20253124275 California30/04/20253496134 California31/05/20254076773 California30/06/20252745000 In May 2025 alone, passengers logged more than 4 million miles in autonomous taxis—an eightfold increase from just one year prior. Robotaxis: From Pilot Projects to Major Players California has long served as the proving ground for autonomous vehicle technology. Companies like Alphabet’s Waymo, General Motors’ Cruise, and Tesla have used the state’s roads to test, refine, and now deploy self-driving ride-hailing services. Waymo, in particular, has led the charge in San Francisco, while Cruise has expanded operations in both the Bay Area and Los Angeles. Tesla, meanwhile, is reportedly piloting airport rides between San Francisco and San Jose using its “Full Self-Driving” software. The sharp rise in usage can be traced back to a key inflection point: in August 2023, regulators fully approved paid autonomous taxi services. This removed a major legal barrier and unlocked pent-up commercial demand. California’s AV Leadership and the Road Ahead As Our World in Data points out, California’s permissive regulatory framework, dense urban centers, and tech-forward population make it uniquely suited to lead the autonomous mobility revolution. No other U.S. state matches the combination of testing volume and commercial rollout seen in California. For consumers, this means that in cities like San Francisco, hailing a driverless ride is already an everyday reality. In fact, California dominates the U.S. robotaxi map. Still, challenges remain. Ongoing scrutiny around safety, software reliability, and urban congestion will shape how these services expand, both within California and beyond. Learn More on the Voronoi App Discover how trust in autonomous vehicles varies globally in our related Voronoi post: How Different Countries Trust Self-Driving Cars.

Published 1 hour ago on September 24, 2025 By Alan Kennedy Article & Editing Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Alejandra Dander Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Transport Canada Ranked: Canada’s Top 10 Traded Goods Canada’s trade is one of the foundations of the nation’s economy. The country imports and exports a wide range of products, with total goods flows contributing over $1.5 trillion to activity in 2024. So, what are Canada’s most valuable goods categories? For this graphic, Visual Capitalist partnered with Transport Canada to identify the categories most valuable to Canada and to examine the nation’s goods-trade landscape. A Strong Trade Balance Canada has a robust trade balance, made possible by the nation’s extensive rail, marine, and air transport infrastructure, which collectively facilitates the movement of various products within and outside the country. In 2024, Canada imported over $765 billion of goods and exported $781 billion, resulting in a total trade value of over $1.5 trillion, with an export surplus of $16 billion. Here are the top 10 goods by their total trade balance: RankNameExportsImportsTotal Trade 1Crude Oil$147B$21B$168B 2Cars$44B$55B$99B 3Gold$39B$13B$52B 4Vehicle Parts$18B$26B$44B 5Waste Oil$21B$21B$42B 6Trucks$11B$27B$38B 7Medicine$13B$14B$28B 8Turbines and Propellers$11B$11B$21B 9Petroleum Gas$14B$3B$17B 10Aircraft$12B$4B$16B Overall, the nation’s imports tend to focus on consumer goods. Particularly, vehicles and auto parts account for nearly $110 billion of all imports. Canada exports a wide variety of goods. However, the nation’s clean energy infrastructure and access to vast reservoirs of natural resources allow Canada to export large quantities of essential energy products. For instance, approximately 30% of Canada’s exports are energy products, valued at nearly $227 billion, with a significant portion exported to the U.S. and other G7 nations.    A Foundation of Canada’s Economy Canada’s trade flows total over $1.5 trillion annually — an amount equal to about 71% of Canada’s GDP. Are you interested in learning more about Canada’s transportation and trade data? Drawing directly from the most authoritative sources, including the Government of Canada and Statistics Canada, the Transport Data and Information Hub (TDIH) provides information on Canada’s roads, rail networks, air traffic, port activity, trade, and more. Explore Canada’s Most Reliable and Authoritative Source of Transport Data Related Topics: #china #canada #gold #oil #energy #trade #top 10 #canada’s trade You may also like Money8 hours ago Mapped: Median Salary by U.S. State See how the median full-time salary by state varies across the U.S., from Washington D.C.’s $102,970 to Mississippi’s $50,120. United States3 days ago Mapped: Overdose Deaths in America California made up more than 1 in 8 overdose deaths nationwide. Infrastructure5 days ago Which Countries Have the Most Airports? We Visualized the Numbers We break down the countries with the most airports globally, based on 2025 estimates from the CIA. Economy5 days ago Which Cities Have the Most Expensive Rent in the World in 2025? From New York to Dubai, here are the top 20 cities with the most expensive rent in the world, and how their prices have surged since… United States6 days ago Corporate Penalties Levied in Each U.S. State (2020–2024) Mapping out corporate penalties based on where they are headquartered reveals regional patterns in corporate misconduct. Markets7 days ago Charted: U.S. Interest Rates Over Time (1954-2025) U.S. interest rates charted over time since 1954, from highs above 19% in the 1980s to the Fed’s latest cut in September 2025. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: States With the Most Doctors 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 There are about 280,000 primary care doctors in America (as of 2022, per newest data released in November, 2024). However, they are unevenly distributed across the country with some areas (like the Northeast) reporting a higher rate for their populations. Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island all have more than 10 doctors available per 10,000 residents. On the other hand, Texas and Mississippi have fewer than 7. America’s healthcare landscape is anything but even. From rural counties without a single hospital to urban centers dense with specialists, access to primary care often depends on where you live. The map in today’s infographic highlights this disparity by showing how many primary care physicians serve every 10,000 residents in each U.S. state. The data for this visualization comes from the Health Resources and Services Administration, as of 2022 based on data released in November 2024. Data Note: This map and article references only actively practicing physicians, younger than age 75, and not in residency. Figures are rounded. Most hospital doctors, who mainly care for hospitalized patients, are trained in primary care specialties, but they are excluded from counts here because they do not meet the definition of primary care. Ranked: States With the Most Doctors While Washington, D.C. is technically the top of the ranking, with 17.17 doctors per 10,000 residents, looking only at the states shows one clear trend. New England states like Vermont (12.3 doctors per 10,000 residents,) Massachusetts (11.8), Maine (11.5), and Rhode Island (11.0) fill out the rest of the top five. RankStateCodePrimary Care Physicians per 10,000 residents 1District of ColumbiaDC17.7 2VermontVT12.3 3MassachusettsMA11.8 4MaineME11.5 5Rhode IslandRI11.0 6AlaskaAK10.6 7OregonOR10.4 8HawaiiHI10.3 9MarylandMD9.8 10MinnesotaMN9.8 11ConnecticutCT9.5 12New HampshireNH9.5 13New YorkNY9.3 14WashingtonWA9.3 15MichiganMI9.2 16IllinoisIL9.1 17West VirginiaWV9.1 18ColoradoCO9.0 19PennsylvaniaPA9.0 20CaliforniaCA9.0 21South DakotaSD9.0 22MontanaMT8.9 23WisconsinWI8.9 24DelawareDE8.7 25KansasKS8.6 26North DakotaND8.6 27New JerseyNJ8.5 28OhioOH8.5 29NebraskaNE8.5 30VirginiaVA8.5 31New MexicoNM8.3 32North CarolinaNC8.1 33LouisianaLA8.0 34MissouriMO7.9 35FloridaFL7.8 36IowaIA7.8 37ArkansasAR7.6 38TennesseeTN7.6 39GeorgiaGA7.4 40ArizonaAZ7.3 41WyomingWY7.3 42South CarolinaSC7.3 43IndianaIN7.2 44KentuckyKY7.0 45AlabamaAL6.9 46IdahoID6.7 47TexasTX6.6 48OklahomaOK6.4 49NevadaNV6.4 50MississippiMS6.1 51UtahUT6.0 N/AU.S. AverageUSA8.4 Several factors explain their strong ratios: a high concentration of teaching hospitals, favorable reimbursement for primary care, and dense population centers that reduce travel time between appointments. In effect, these states have built virtuous cycles that attract and retain family physicians. Southern States Are Feeling the Doctor Shortage Meanwhile, Southern states from Mississippi (6.1 doctors per 10,000 residents) to Texas (6.6) sit well below the U.S. average of 8.4. This Doximity Op-Med essay says nearly 60% of the region’s medical-school grads leave for residency elsewhere, drawn by higher pay and longer life expectancy up north. Those who stay must navigate low Medicaid reimbursement, high uninsured rates, and heavy chronic-disease burdens (like obesity), making primary-care practice hard to sustain. Without more incentives to stay like stronger loan forgiveness, and broader Medicaid expansion, the South’s doctor gap will only grow. Why Primary Care Doctors Matter Primary care doctors act as the health system’s front door. They handle prevention, spot problems early, coordinate specialist referrals, and manage chronic conditions over time. Studies show communities with robust primary-care access have lower emergency-room use, better control of diabetes and hypertension, and even higher life expectancy, all while reducing overall healthcare costs. However, as some of the lowest-paid doctors, residents often choose other specialities to pursue. Geriatrics in particular struggles to lure new doctors, with barely 43% of fellowship slots filled in 2022. Meanwhile, retirements have shrunk the active workforce from 10,300 in 2000 to 5,600 today. Lower pay than other specialties, minimal exposure in med school, and heavy Medicare paperwork all discourage trainees. Currently, there is only about one geriatrician for every 10,000 Americans 65 and older, and the shortage will likely grow as the country ages. What About Immigrant Doctors? Finally, about 30% of U.S. residency spots are filled by international medical graduates. New H-1B visa rules could affect that number soon and set off a ripple effect across the entire U.S. healthcare industry. However, the White House has signaled that sectors key to national interest may be exempt from new announcements that require companies to pay $100,000 per visa application. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Often People Go to the Doctor, by Country on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The Top Followed Gen Z Influencers on Instagram 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. Kylie Jenner tops the list with 393M followers, making her the most followed Gen Z celebrity on Instagram. Diverse domains: The biggest names come from music, sports, and even social media itself. Often, their influence isn’t tied to just one field. All featured celebrities were born in or after 1997, illustrating the next generation’s dominance in digital influence. Instagram is the global stage for influence, and Gen Z celebrities are commanding center stage. Defined as those born between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s, Gen Z has grown up entirely online—and they’ve also taken control of it. This ranking of the most followed Gen Z celebrities on Instagram was created by Made Visual Daily, using follower data sourced directly from Instagram. Here’s the full dataset of the top Gen Z influencers on Instagram today: RankNameInstagram HandleFollowers (M)CategoryAge (2025)Birth Year 1Kylie Jenner@kyliejenner393Social Media & Digital Creators281997 2Kylian Mbappé@k.mbappe126Sports271998 3Billie Eilish@billieeilish125Music242001 4Lalisa Manobal@lalalalisa_m106.9Music281997 5Rosé (Park Chaeyoung)@roses_are_rosie84.5Music281997 6Khabane “Khaby” Lame@khaby0079.3Social Media & Digital Creators252000 7Jimmy Donaldson@mrbeast77.6Social Media & Digital Creators271998 8Shawn Mendes@shawnmendes70.6Music271998 9Millie Bobby Brown@milliebobbybrown64Entertainment (Film & TV)212004 10Camila Cabello@camila_cabello64Music281997 11Vinícius Júnior@vinijr53.5Sports252000 12Sabrina Carpenter@sabrinacarpenter48.8Music261999 13Charli D'Amelio@charlidamelio42Social Media & Digital Creators212004 14Jason Watkins Jr@ishowspeed41Social Media & Digital Creators202005 15Olivia Rodrigo@oliviarodrigo40Music222003 16Anushka Sen@anushkasen040839.5Social Media & Digital Creators232002 17Jenna Ortega@jennaortega39Entertainment (Film & TV)232002 18Erling Haaland@erling38.3Sports252000 19Becky G@iambeckyg37Music281997 20Addison Rae@addisonraee34.1Social Media & Digital Creators252000 21Jake Paul@jakepaul28.3Social Media & Digital Creators281997 22Ananya Panday@ananyapanday26.4Entertainment (Film & TV)271998 23Janhvi Kapoor@janhvikapoor26.3Entertainment (Film & TV)281997 24Sydney Sweeney@sydney_sweeney25.1Entertainment (Film & TV)281997 25Sadie Sink@sadiesink_25Entertainment (Film & TV)232002 26Ester Expósito@ester_exposito25Entertainment (Film & TV)252000 27Bella Thorne@bellathorne24Entertainment (Film & TV)281997 28Chloë Grace Moretz@chloegmoretz23.9Entertainment (Film & TV)281997 29Achraf Hakimi@achrafhakimi22Sports271998 30Finn Wolfhard@finnwolfhardofficial21Entertainment (Film & TV)232002 31Marcus Rashford@marcusrashford21Sports281997 32Peyton List@peytonlist20.4Entertainment (Film & TV)271998 33James Charles@jamescharles20Social Media & Digital Creators261999 34Gavi@pablogavi19Sports212004 35Bretman Rock@bretmanrock19Social Media & Digital Creators271998 36Pedri@pedri18.4Sports232002 37Joey King@joeyking18Entertainment (Film & TV)261999 38Bhad Bhabie@bhadbhabie16Music222003 39Gaten Matarazzo@gatenmatarazzo15.8Entertainment (Film & TV)232002 40Avani Gregg@avani15.7Social Media & Digital Creators232002 41Greta Thunberg@gretathunberg15Activism / Public Figures222003 42Emma Chamberlain@emmachamberlain15Social Media & Digital Creators242001 43Lil Pump@lilpump14Music252000 44Maddie Ziegler@maddieziegler13.1Social Media & Digital Creators232002 45Bella Poarch@bellapoarch12Social Media & Digital Creators281997 46Willow Smith@willowsmith11.4Music252000 47JoJo Siwa@itsjojosiwa11Social Media & Digital Creators222003 48LaMelo Ball@melo10.5Sports242001 49Jadon Sancho@sancho10.4Sports252000 50Lil Nas X@lilnasx10Music261999 51Yara Shahidi@yarashahidi9Entertainment (Film & TV)252000 52Noah Cyrus@noahcyrus6Music252000 53Isabela Merced@isabelamerced5Entertainment (Film & TV)242001 54Zion Williamson@zionwilliamson5Sports252000 55Alix Earle@Alix_Earle4.5Social Media & Digital Creators252000 56Mckenna Grace@mckennagraceful3.1Entertainment (Film & TV)192006 57Emma Raducanu@emmaraducanu3Sports232002 58Mackenzie Foy@mackenziefoy2Entertainment (Film & TV)252000 59Jacob Tremblay@jacobtremblay1Entertainment (Film & TV)19 At the top of the list is Kylie Jenner, with nearly 400 million followers. Her influence extends well beyond lifestyle content; she’s built beauty and fashion brands that thrive on the back of her Instagram presence. In a very real sense, Jenner isn’t just an influencer—she’s a business empire. Sports stars are also prominent. French footballer Kylian Mbappé, for example, isn’t just a national hero, he’s a global icon. With over 100 million followers, his Instagram account showcases both athletic achievements and lifestyle content, making him a go-to brand ambassador for major companies. Music remains a powerful domain for Gen Z influence. BLACKPINK’s Lalisa (106.9 million) and Rosé (84.5 million) highlight how K-pop continues to thrive globally. As well, artists like Billie Eilish (125 million), Shawn Mendes (64 million), Olivia Rodrigo (39 million), and Camila Cabello (54 million) make strong showings. The Rise of Gen Z Digital Dominance Gen Z’s grip on Instagram isn’t just a vanity metric—it’s a reflection of changing media habits. According to recent social media statistics, nearly 70% of Gen Z spends more than four hours daily on social platforms, with Instagram ranking among the most preferred. This generation also blurs the lines between traditional celebrity and digital creator. YouTube star MrBeast (78 million), TikTok sensations like Khaby Lame (79 million), and beauty influencers like James Charles (26 million) hold massive sway among followers, often outpacing legacy celebrities in engagement. What makes these accounts so powerful isn’t just their size—it’s their impact. According to recent studies, Gen Z audiences respond most to realness and transparency in content. Trends, phrases, and products featured on these accounts can quickly reach millions and shape trends almost overnight. Instagram remains a central platform for this generation, but it’s part of a broader ecosystem. Many of these influencers have parallel audiences on TikTok, YouTube, and beyond, allowing them to shape culture across mediums. Their voices influence fashion, beauty, activism, entertainment, and even politics. As the infographic shows, Gen Z isn’t just consuming media, they’re driving it. And the people they follow are more than just entertainers, they’re architects of modern culture. For broader context on how this fits into the expanding social universe, explore this classic post: The Social Media Universe in 2022. Learn More on the Voronoi App Check out related content like We’re Spending More Time Watching Videos on Social Media on the free iOS and Android app.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Top 5 Gold-Producing Countries (2010–2024) 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 China leads global gold production with 380 tonnes in 2024, maintaining its top spot despite only an 8% increase since 2010. Russia has seen a 63% increase since 2010, reaching 330 tonnes, solidifying its position as the second-largest producer. Global demand for gold has remained strong over the last decade, driven by central bank reserves, investment demand, and jewelry consumption. This infographic tracks the five largest gold-producing countries from 2010 to 2024, highlighting shifts in output and global rankings. While some nations have ramped up production significantly, others have seen notable declines. The data for this visualization comes from the World Gold Council. China Holds the Top Spot China has been the world’s leading gold producer for over a decade. In 2024, the country produced 380 tonnes of the yellow metal, up just 8% from 351 tonnes in 2010. Despite the modest growth, its dominance reflects long-term investments in domestic mining and refining infrastructure. China’s state-supported mining industry also helps insulate it from global volatility. CountryProduction (2010)Production (2024)% Change (2010–2024) China 351T380T+8% Russia 203T330T+63% Australia 257T284T+11% Canada 102T202T+98% United States 231T158T-32% Russia and Canada Gain Ground Russia has boosted its gold output by 63% since 2010, reaching 330 tonnes in 2024. This growth is driven by increased investment in mining projects and a strategic focus on building national reserves. Canada saw the most dramatic increase among the top five, with a 98% jump in production. From just 102 tonnes in 2010, it now produces 202 tonnes. U.S. Gold Production Declines Sharply The U.S. is the only country in the top five to post a decline. In 2024, it produced 158 tonnes, down from 231 tonnes in 2010—a 32% drop. Environmental regulations, lower ore grades, and the closure of key mines have all contributed to this decline, pushing the U.S. to fifth place globally. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Many Gold Bars It Takes to Buy a Home? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 6 hours ago on September 24, 2025 By Cody Good Article & Editing Cody Good Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Lebon Siu Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by The National Public Utilities Council The Top 10 Cleanest Operating Utilities In The U.S. Key Takeaways Four of the cleanest operating utilities in the U.S. have over 80% carbon-free generation. PSEG leads with a 100% carbon-free fuel mix, driven by nuclear and renewables. Mid-ranked utilities still exceed the national average in clean energy share. As U.S. energy providers face rising pressure to decarbonize, utilities are adopting a variety of strategies to clean up their generation portfolios. But which are the cleanest operating utilities leading the clean energy transition and which are lagging? This graphic, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows the 10 cleanest-operating utilities in the U.S. by the percentage of carbon-free generation in their owned electricity mix, using data from company sustainability and 10-K reports. Four Utilities Lead with 80%+ Carbon-Free Generation At the top of the list is Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), which operates with a fully carbon-free fuel mix powered nearly exclusively by nuclear energy. Following closely are Constellation Energy (88.57%), Avangrid (84.30%), and Pacific Gas and Electric (80.67%). These leaders leverage a mix of nuclear and renewable sources to surpass the 80% mark in carbon-free energy. Here is a table that shows the top 10 cleanest operating utilities and their share of carbon-free electricity generation: RankCompanyFuel Mix 1Public Service Enterprise Group100.00% 2Constellation Energy88.57% 3Avangrid84.30% 4Pacific Gas and Electric80.67% 5Algonquin Power & Utilities69.20% 6PNM Resources55.25% 7NextEra Energy54.22% 8Edison International51.28% 9Xcel Energy49.95% 10Evergy49.80% A Mix of Strategies Beneath the Top Tier Utilities ranked 5 through 10, have a wider spread of generation sources using more carbon emitting fuels. Though below the 80% threshold, they still achieve between 49% and 69% carbon-free generation, well above many industry peers. These firms are in different stages of the transition, often balancing legacy fossil fuel assets with new clean energy investments. Strategic shifts, regulatory environments, and capital availability all shape their pace of decarbonization. Explore the Full Rankings To find out how all 47 U.S. utilities rank across fuel mix and other decarbonization metrics, download the latest National Public Utilities Council report. As the clean energy transition accelerates, benchmarking progress across the sector is more critical than ever. Learn more about the Fall 2025 Utility Decarbonization Report. Source: Company sustainability and 10-K reports. (July 2025)  You may also like Energy2 days ago VOLTage Week: 6 Shifts Powering the Future of Electricity VOLTage Week has come to a close. What key trends did we uncover about the future of electricity? Energy4 days ago Mapped: The Massive Network Powering U.S. Data Centers Mapped: Where America’s data centers are located—and how their growing power needs are straining the U.S. electricity grid. Energy6 days ago Ranked: Nuclear Power Generation by Country The U.S. leads the world in nuclear power—China and France follow. This VOLTage Week post explores the rankings. Energy6 days ago Visualized: The Top Countries Buying U.S. Oil in 2024 See how 3.9 billion barrels were distributed globally. Energy1 week ago Next-Gen Battery Capacity by Country in 2025 China has a dominant position in the two most developed of these technologies: sodium ion and solid-state. Energy1 week ago Visualizing $1.5 Trillion in Global Power Investment Driven by double-digit growth since 2015, renewable power sources are steadily commanding a larger share of global electricity investment. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Median Salary 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 The District of Columbia has the highest median full-time salary at $102,970, far above every state, while Mississippi is lowest at $50,120. The South generally lags behind the U.S. overall median full-time salary of $61,702, with Louisiana ($52,959), Alabama ($53,459), and Arkansas ($50,899) clustered near the bottom. Across the United States, median full-time salaries vary widely depending on the state. From booming coastal economies to regions with lower costs of living, geographic differences play a major role in shaping income levels. This visualization maps out the median full-time salary by state in 2024 using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, the latest data available as of September 2025. Median Full-Time Salary Across the U.S. in 2024 The U.S. overall median full-time salary sits at approximately $61,702 per year, though the gap between the highest and lowest earning states exceeds $50,000. The data table below shows the median earnings of the full-time, year-round civilian workforce aged 16 and older in every U.S. state: RankState / DistrictMedian full-time salary (civilians, aged 16+) 1District of Columbia$102,970 2Massachusetts$79,113 3Washington$76,323 4Maryland$74,982 5New Jersey$74,164 6Connecticut$72,834 7Colorado$72,028 8New York$70,254 9California$70,031 10New Hampshire$69,275 11Alaska$69,063 12Virginia$67,309 13Rhode Island$67,142 14Minnesota$66,932 15Illinois$65,513 16Oregon$65,360 17Vermont$64,971 18Utah$62,249 19Pennsylvania$61,973 20Delaware$61,651 21Maine$60,948 22Hawaii$60,836 23Wisconsin$60,803 24Michigan$60,613 25Arizona$60,459 26Ohio$60,300 27North Dakota$60,170 28Georgia$59,240 29Texas$58,650 30Idaho$58,476 31North Carolina$57,727 32Iowa$57,716 33Kansas$57,418 34Wyoming$57,343 35Indiana$57,303 36Nebraska$56,723 37Missouri$56,210 38Montana$55,992 39South Dakota$55,708 40South Carolina$55,325 41Tennessee$55,313 42Nevada$54,800 43Florida$54,311 44New Mexico$54,000 45Kentucky$53,824 46Alabama$53,459 47Louisiana$52,959 48West Virginia$52,080 49Oklahoma$51,676 50Arkansas$50,899 51Mississippi$50,120 n/aUnited States$61,702 At the very top is the District of Columbia, where the median full-time salary reaches $102,970—well above any state. Massachusetts ($79,113), Washington ($76,323), Maryland ($74,982), and New Jersey ($74,164) round out the top five. These states benefit from strong tech, finance, and government sectors that boost wages significantly above the national level. While it’s primarily coastal states that have a median full-time salary above $70,000, Colorado is the notable exception of a landlocked state with higher median earnings at $72,028. States with the Lowest Median Full-Time Salary in 2024 At the other end of the spectrum, Mississippi ranks last with a median full-time salary of $50,120. Other low-earning states include Arkansas ($50,899), Oklahoma ($51,676), West Virginia ($52,080), and Louisiana ($52,959). Many of these states are concentrated in the South, reflecting broader regional wage gaps tied to industry mix, job availability, and cost of living. A clear divide emerges between coastal and interior states. High salaries cluster in the Northeast and on the West Coast, while much of the South lags behind the U.S. median of $61,702. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about earnings in the U.S., check out this graphic which breaks down how education affects earnings in every single state on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Chart: China’s Fertilizer Consumption Peaked a Decade Ago 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. China’s fertilizer consumption peaked in 2015 at over 50 million tonnes, and has been in steady decline since. Government policy, efficiency incentives, and a pivot to sustainable agriculture are key drivers behind the drop. China’s pesticide use is also following a similar downward trend—a promising sign for global environmental goals. Fertilizer use plays a vital role in modern agriculture, but too much of it can have serious environmental downsides, from soil degradation to runoff pollution. In the case of China, the world’s second most populous country and one of its largest food producers, the trajectory of fertilizer consumption has taken a notable turn in recent years. According to data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) visualized by Our World in Data, China’s fertilizer consumption peaked in 2015 and has since declined significantly. EntityYearAll fertilizers use per hectare of cropland China19617.0 China19629.5 China196312.0 China196416.2 China196525.1 China196636.0 China196726.2 China196826.3 China196934.1 China197043.4 China197145.1 China197252.0 China197364.1 China197455.2 China197568.7 China197664.5 China197791.8 China1978109.3 China1979131.7 China1980154.4 China1981151.5 China1982156.2 China1983168.2 China1984170.3 China1985138.2 China1986136.9 China1987178.4 China1988197.5 China1989196.1 China1990207.7 China1991224.1 China1992223.4 China1993192.9 China1994221.9 China1995273.7 China1996276.7 China1997274.1 China1998275.5 China1999280.2 China2000263.1 China2001270.6 China2002305.0 China2003299.7 China2004320.3 China2005340.3 China2006339.4 China2007347.3 China2008335.1 China2009344.3 China2010379.4 China2011394.2 China2012403.1 China2013403.1 China2014419.5 China2015421.5 China2016413.6 China2017404.7 China2018387.3 China2019370.2 China2020357.6 China2021349.5 China2022336.2 At its peak, China was using over 50 million tonnes of fertilizer annually. But since then, usage has dropped by nearly 20%—a striking reversal after decades of uninterrupted growth. The most recent data (2022) shows consumption falling below 40 million tonnes for the first time since the early 2000s. What’s Driving the Drop? The sharp pivot in China’s fertilizer use isn’t accidental. It’s the result of a coordinated policy shift by the Chinese government starting in the mid-2010s. As outlined in analysis by the World Economic Forum, the government introduced a series of reforms encouraging “zero growth” in fertilizer and pesticide use, while also promoting precision agriculture. Incentives for soil testing, organic substitutes, and the efficient placement of fertilizer helped reduce overall inputs without harming yields. In fact, despite the drop in fertilizer usage, China has continued to boost crop output—demonstrating that smarter farming doesn’t require more chemicals. Environmental Implications This reduction is good news for both China and the planet. Overuse of synthetic nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers contributes to pollution of water systems, greenhouse gas emissions, and the degradation of cropland. As the chart above shows, the decline in fertilizer use is also being mirrored by a similar trend in pesticide use, which began declining in China around the same time. Looking Ahead China’s success in decoupling fertilizer use from agricultural productivity provides a potential blueprint for other nations grappling with environmental concerns. As the world looks to feed a growing population with fewer ecological costs, the lessons from China’s past decade may prove invaluable. Learn More on the Voronoi App Check out the full data story: Population Growth, Crop Production, and Fertilizer Use Since 1960 on the Voronoi app.

Published 3 hours ago on September 23, 2025 By Alan Kennedy Article & Editing Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Shale Crescent USA Shale Crescent USA: A World-Class Manufacturing Region Key Takeaways Abundant natural gas in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia lowers operating costs and volatility. Roughly 170 million people live within 1,000 km, while rail lines, inland waterways, and interstates make the region a natural logistics hub. Winning onshore manufacturing requires two things: reliable energy and dense customer demand. In Shale Crescent USA, both sit in the same place, creating a durable cost, emissions, and speed-to-market advantage. This graphic, in partnership with Shale Crescent USA, shows how abundant natural gas, proximity to major buyers, and built infrastructure combine to power competitive U.S. manufacturing. Energy Where You Build The region, which includes Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia, sits atop prolific natural gas reserves, providing a dependable supply and some of the lowest industrial prices in the developed world. Moreover, energy is local rather than distant, so companies avoid fuel logistics that add cost and risk. That reliability supports investments at scale. Closer to Customers, Lower Emissions By producing domestically, firms can cut global shipping distances from 30,000 km to about 1,000 km. Therefore, they reduce both emissions and working capital tied up in transit. Meanwhile, roughly 170 million people live within 1,000 km—nearly half the U.S. market. Rail, inland waterways, and interstates make the region a natural logistics hub. Built-In Infrastructure and Heritage Shale Crescent USA helped launch U.S. oil and gas, petrochemicals, plastics, steel, rubber, and glass. Consequently, manufacturers plug into deep supplier networks and skilled labor. Today, global leaders such as Intel, Shell, Ford, Honda, and Whirlpool operate nearby. This concentration compounds know-how and accelerates time to scale. Reshoring is accelerating, and energy-intensive projects follow fuel, infrastructure, and customers. Build With Us Today Related Topics: #Shale crescent #Pennsylvania #West Virginia #ohio #Gas #natural gas #oil Click for Comments var disqus_shortname = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com"; var disqus_title = "Shale Crescent USA: A World-Class Manufacturing Region"; var disqus_url = "https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/sc01-shale-crescent-usa-a-world-class-manufacturing-region/"; var disqus_identifier = "visualcapitalist.disqus.com-182257"; You may also like Energy1 day ago VOLTage Week: 6 Shifts Powering the Future of Electricity VOLTage Week has come to a close. What key trends did we uncover about the future of electricity? Energy3 days ago Mapped: The Massive Network Powering U.S. Data Centers Mapped: Where America’s data centers are located—and how their growing power needs are straining the U.S. electricity grid. Energy5 days ago Ranked: Nuclear Power Generation by Country The U.S. leads the world in nuclear power—China and France follow. This VOLTage Week post explores the rankings. Energy5 days ago Visualized: The Top Countries Buying U.S. Oil in 2024 See how 3.9 billion barrels were distributed globally. Batteries6 days ago Next-Gen Battery Capacity by Country in 2025 China has a dominant position in the two most developed of these technologies: sodium ion and solid-state. Energy1 week ago Visualizing $1.5 Trillion in Global Power Investment Driven by double-digit growth since 2015, renewable power sources are steadily commanding a larger share of global electricity investment. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization All U.S. Critical Minerals, Ranked by Supply Disruption Risk This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways A trade disruption of rhodium from South Africa could cost the U.S. over $64 billion in GDP. China is the leading source of 46 of the 84 critical minerals examined by the USGS. The U.S. relies heavily on imports for dozens of critical minerals used in everything from clean energy to defense. But what happens if those trade flows are disrupted? This visualization ranks the most economically important critical minerals to the U.S. in 2025, based on potential GDP loss from foreign trade disruptions. The data comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and includes 84 critical commodities. Rhodium Tops the Risk List A disruption in the supply of rhodium—primarily from South Africa—could slash over $64 billion from U.S. GDP in a single year. That’s more than six times the estimated impact of the next highest-risk mineral, niobium, which is mostly sourced from Brazil. Both materials are key to automotive and aerospace industries. Mineral commodityPotential GDP loss ($M)Example usages Rhodium64,340Automotive catalytic converters; chemical catalysts Niobium10,441High-strength steels; superconductors; jet engines Samarium4,498Permanent magnets; nuclear reactor control rods Potash2,541Fertilizer; chemicals; water treatment Lutetium2,059Petroleum cracking catalysts; lasers Terbium1,809Green phosphors; high-performance magnets Dysprosium1,624High-temperature magnets (EV motors, wind turbines Aluminum1,537Transportation; packaging; construction Gallium1,418Semiconductors; LEDs; solar cells Ruthenium1,249Electronics coatings; chip interconnects; catalysts Iridium1,163Spark plugs; crucibles; catalysts Platinum1,144Catalytic converters; catalysts; jewelry Palladium1,053Auto catalysts; electronics; hydrogen purification Barite1,001Oil and gas drilling fluids; paint; medical imaging Silicon ferroalloys1,000Steelmaking; cast iron alloying Copper, refined878Wiring; plumbing; electronics Germanium805Fiber optics; infrared optics; solar cells Gadolinium758MRI contrast agents; neutron absorbers; phosphors Tungsten539Cutting tools; drilling; aerospace alloys Titanium ferroalloys520Steel additive; specialty alloys Hafnium480Nuclear reactor rods; superalloys; semiconductors Manganese alloys456Steel alloying; desulfurization Thulium452Portable X-ray devices; lasers Silver435Electronics; photovoltaics; jewelry Manganese sulfate (high purity)409Battery precursor (NMC/NCA cathodes) Cobalt chemicals395Battery precursors; catalysts; pigments Neodymium383Permanent magnets; wind turbines; EV motors Zinc, smelted346Galvanizing; alloys; rubber additives Magnesium metal296Aerospace and automotive lightweighting Yttrium295LEDs; phosphors; ceramics; superconductors Vanadium217Steel strengthening; catalysts; redox-flow batteries Lanthanum186Refinery catalysts; camera lenses; NiMH batteries Titanium sponge186Titanium metal feedstock; aerospace alloys Magnesium compounds185Refractories; desulfurization; fertilizers Titanium metal178Aerospace structures; medical implants Praseodymium165Magnets; pigments; aircraft alloys Antimony129Flame retardants; lead-acid batteries; alloys Erbium108Fiber amplifiers; glass colorant; lasers Manganese metal104Aluminum alloys; steels; batteries Synthetic graphite99Battery anodes; electrodes; lubricants Indium92ITO coatings; solders; semiconductors Titanium pigment85White pigment for paints, plastics, paper Nickel, primary refined84Stainless steel; battery cathodes; alloys Chromium metal82Superalloys; coatings; aerospace Fluorspar, acidspar82Hydrofluoric acid; aluminum/steel flux; refrigerants Rhenium61Superalloys for turbine blades; catalysts Tantalum56Capacitors; superalloys; carbide tools Chromium ferroalloys45Stainless/heat-resistant steels; superalloys Titanium mineral concentrates40Feedstock for TiO₂ pigment and titanium metal Holmium38Magnets; lasers; glass colorant Lead35Lead-acid batteries; radiation shielding; ammunition Lithium34Batteries; greases; glass/ceramics Natural graphite33Battery anodes; refractories; lubricants Tin32Solder; tinplate; chemicals Bismuth32Pharmaceuticals; low-melt alloys; cosmetics Cerium23Glass polishing; catalysts; additives Rare Earths Carry Broad Economic Exposure Rare earth elements like samarium, terbium, and dysprosium rank high on the list. These are critical for magnets, motors, and high-tech applications like EVs and wind turbines. China dominates the global supply of rare earths, accounting for over 69% of production. This dominance extends beyond mining, with China also processing nearly 90% of the world’s rare earth elements. The USGS found that China contributes to the GDP risk of 46 of the 84 minerals studied. Battery Metals and Beyond Lithium, cobalt, and synthetic graphite—all crucial for battery production—appear lower in absolute dollar terms, but are still vital to long-term energy security. Magnesium, gallium, and germanium also raise red flags due to limited suppliers and essential applications in electronics, defense, and clean tech. Learn More on the Voronoi App  If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Why Rare Earths Are Critical to EV Motors on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.das

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Cancer Rates by Country See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Cancer rates vary by country due to differences in age structure, genetics, lifestyle, environmental exposures, healthcare access, screening practices, and data quality. Many low- and middle-income countries show lower age-standardized incidence rates (ASRs), reflecting differences in risk factors and cancer detection. Cancer is one of the world’s leading causes of death, but its prevalence varies significantly from country to country. In this infographic, we show age-standardized cancer incidence rates across 180+ countries, revealing striking contrasts between different regions. Understanding these differences sheds light on how lifestyles, environment, and healthcare reporting all contribute. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF). It presents age-standardized incidence rates (ASR) per 100,000 people, enabling a more fair comparison between regions with different population structures. CountryAge-standardized Rate (ASR)New cases (both sexes, 2022) Australia463212,332 New Zealand42738,157 Denmark37548,840 U.S.3672,380,189 Norway35840,305 Canada346292,098 Ireland34531,242 Netherlands341132,319 France339483,568 Hungary33766,340 Belgium32581,132 Croatia31328,809 Sweden31069,261 UK308454,954 Slovenia30514,402 Portugal29569,567 Switzerland29358,330 Cyprus2926,198 Latvia28911,458 Lithuania28816,413 New Caledonia2881,149 Italy285436,242 Slovakia28330,913 Estonia2838,050 Malta2832,855 Czechia28165,676 Uruguay28016,817 Finland27737,660 Romania277104,661 Spain275278,729 Germany274605,805 Luxembourg2733,440 Belarus27346,402 Iceland2681,777 Japan2671,005,157 Poland263208,900 Greece25965,703 Austria25950,682 Serbia25042,039 Russia248635,560 Israel24630,438 Samoa240400 Montenegro2382,739 Mongolia2366,699 South Korea235237,701 Moldova23214,816 Singapore23125,250 French Polynesia228877 Puerto Rico22713,778 Türkiye226240,013 Bulgaria22232,812 Cuba22149,688 Bosnia Herzegovina21914,265 Argentina216133,420 Brazil214627,193 Zimbabwe20817,725 North Macedonia2077,563 Barbados2051,120 French Guyana204589 South Africa203111,321 China2024,824,703 Armenia2029,520 Ukraine200155,239 Jamaica2007,500 Georgia19813,689 Namibia1943,453 Bahamas193955 Paraguay19213,783 Brunei Darussalam192925 Chile18959,876 Papua New Guinea18912,190 Trinidad and Tobago1873,931 Philippines185188,976 Venezuela18562,947 Costa Rica17813,325 Colombia178117,620 Fiji1751,601 Peru17472,827 Suriname1701,119 Lebanon16913,034 Guam167412 Dominican Republic16720,171 Saint Lucia167448 Egypt166150,578 North Korea16661,533 Kazakhstan16236,225 Albania1618,019 Malawi16019,846 Zambia16015,296 Panama1558,353 Laos1559,101 Thailand154183,541 Uganda15435,968 Ecuador15330,888 Jordan15312,328 Azerbaijan15218,503 Gaza Strip & West Bank1525,030 Vietnam151180,480 Morocco15063,609 Kenya14944,726 Iran149137,198 Bolivia14417,579 Guyana1431,225 Malaysia14251,650 Algeria14164,713 Haiti14113,860 Mexico141207,154 Tanzania14044,931 Mauritius1402,888 Mali14015,151 Syria13921,926 Cambodia13819,795 Côte d’Ivoire13721,352 Indonesia137408,661 Iraq13737,382 Myanmar13677,603 Tunisia13520,551 Eswatini1351,108 Solomon Islands135684 Angola13424,607 Nicaragua1348,409 Libya1328,171 Mozambique12926,578 Burundi1287,997 Honduras12810,815 El Salvador1279,799 Cameroon12619,564 Kyrgyzstan1267,266 Burkina Faso12514,538 Turkmenistan1236,807 Guatemala12217,801 Somalia12110,681 Ghana12027,385 Chad11810,185 Madagascar11721,297 Guinea1168,777 Lesotho1162,027 Botswana1152,317 Liberia1153,873 Belize115409 Gabon1141,875 Senegal11411,841 Bahrain1141,383 Nigeria114127,763 Uzbekistan11335,900 Kuwait1114,347 Vanuatu108250 Equatorial Guinea108926 Togo1085,491 Sri Lanka10733,243 Comoros107619 Afghanistan10624,275 Pakistan106185,748 Bangladesh106167,256 Oman1054,045 Mauritania1053,274 Maldives105479 UAE1055,526 Sao Tome and Principe105144 Ethiopia10580,334 DRC10352,612 Benin1037,496 Central African Republic1022,690 Guinea-Bissau1001,170 Eritrea1002,463 South Sudan996,874 India991,413,316 Sudan9628,586 Tajikistan926,467 Djibouti91805 Bhutan88638 Saudi Arabia8728,113 Cape Verde87435 Timor-Leste85828 Niger8411,593 Rwanda837,122 Yemen8316,525 Qatar821,733 Nepal8222,008 Congo, Republic of812,727 Gambia791,196 Sierra Leone361,918 Australia and New Zealand Lead Australia and New Zealand have the world’s highest cancer incidence rates, largely driven by these countries’ intense UV exposure which results in more cases of melanoma. Both countries are in the Southern Hemisphere, where summer sun is especially strong due to higher solar angles and thinner ozone layers. The Earth is also slightly closer to the sun during this time, though this plays a minor role compared to ozone conditions and lifestyle factors such as spending more time outdoors. Melanoma is a serious type of skin cancer that develops from pigment-producing cells called melanocytes and is more likely to spread than other skin cancers. Its primary cause is exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. Lower Rates in Developing Countries By contrast, many low- and middle-income countries have much lower reported cancer rates. For example, India (99), Sudan (96), and Niger (84) fall far below global leaders. These lower figures may not always mean less cancer, but rather differences in detection and reporting. Higher Rates in Wealthier Countries There is good evidence that wealthier countries report higher cancer incidence rates, likely due to better detection and reporting methods. For example, additional research from the WCRF has found a positive relationship between cancer rates and countries that score highly in the Human Development Index (HDI). PopulationNumber of Cancer CasesASR (World, 2022) Very high HDI country9,296,171285.7 High HDI country7,436,122187.5 Medium HDI country2,424,245112.3 Low HDI country812,211196.9 Total19,968,749196.9 In short, developed countries generally report higher cancer rates, but this does not mean people in these countries are biologically more prone to cancer. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The $5.6T Pharmaceutical Industry in One Giant Chart on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: Europe’s Biggest Armies 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 While Russia has 1.3M active troops, NATO’s European members and Ukraine together have nearly 2.8M. Russia and Ukraine dominate Europe’s military strength, with the largest active forces. Europe’s military landscape is rapidly evolving, shaped by both historical rivalries and modern-day conflicts. As tensions persist—particularly due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—military spending and troop numbers have surged across the continent. This visualization breaks down the estimated size of military forces across Europe in 2025. It covers both active personnel and total military strength, which includes reserves and paramilitary units. The data for this visualization comes from GlobalFirepower. Countries are also categorized by NATO membership. Russia and Ukraine Tower Over the Rest Russia leads with 1.3 million active personnel and over 3.5 million total military personnel, the largest force in Europe. Ukraine, bolstered by wartime mobilization, has about 900,000 active troops and 2.2 million total personnel. Combined, these two non-NATO countries account for more military manpower than all of Western Europe combined. CountryTotal Military PersonnelActive PersonnelNATO / Non-NATO UK1,108,860184,860NATO Finland947,80024,000NATO Turkiye883,900355,200NATO Poland602,100202,100NATO Greece419,050142,700NATO France376,000200,000NATO Italy289,000165,500NATO Portugal260,40024,000NATO Spain226,902133,282NATO Germany215,600181,600NATO Romania151,30081,300NATO Lithuania141,15023,000NATO Estonia96,5007,700NATO Denmark83,00020,000NATO Sweden82,30024,400NATO Hungary76,60041,600NATO Norway63,25023,250NATO Netherlands53,14541,380NATO Czechia32,20028,000NATO Russia3,570,0001,320,000Non-NATO Ukraine2,200,000900,000Non-NATO Serbia627,00025,000Non-NATO Switzerland156,299101,584Non-NATO Austria141,60016,000Non-NATO NATO’s Largest Armies: Turkey, Poland, and the UK Among NATO countries, Turkey leads with 355,200 active troops, followed by Poland (202,100) and the UK (184,860). These nations have steadily expanded their forces in recent years, reacting to regional instability and NATO commitments. France, Italy and Germany also maintain sizable active forces. Small Countries, Big Reserves Several smaller countries maintain large total military forces relative to their active troop numbers. Finland, for example, has 24,000 active personnel but nearly 948,000 total military personnel due to its substantial reserve system. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Charted: Ukraine Is Russia’s Third Deadliest War on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Top Countries by Wind Power Energy in 2024 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways China leads with 521,746 MW of installed wind capacity, growing 18% year-over-year, far outpacing all other countries. The U.S. ranks second with 153,152 MW but shows no growth from 2023 to 2024, similar to Germany, Spain, and the UK. Among smaller markets, Brazil (+13%), Australia (+18%), and Türkiye (+10%) stand out for double-digit growth. As turbine blades have grown bigger, wind power energy has grown more efficient, allowing the industry to scale. Meanwhile, Big Tech is pouring billions into clean tech like wind and solar, driving demand across the industry. This visual shows the top 15 countries by total installed wind turbine capacity, based on data from the Energy Institute’s 2025 Statistical Review of World Energy report. Global Wind Power Energy Giants Below, we show the world’s leading countries in wind power capacity in 2024: RankCountryTotal installed wind turbine capacityin 2024 (MW)Growth rate(2023-2024) 1 China521,74618.1% 2 U.S.153,1520.0% 3 Germany72,8230.0% 4 India48,1637.7% 5 Brazil32,95913.2% 6 Spain31,8110.0% 7 UK30,9020.0% 8 France24,5926.3% 9 Canada18,3768.2% 10 Sweden17,2396.3% 11 Australia15,28818.4% 12 Italy12,9925.6% 13 Türkiye12,9739.9% 14 Netherlands11,6798.8% 15 Poland10,0597.7% With nearly 522,000 MW of wind turbine capacity, China by far is the global leader. Even more impressively, capacity growth climbed 18.1% in 2024, fueled by innovation and national funding support. Given this massive wind energy buildout, China reached its 1,200 gigawatts of clean energy target from wind and solar for 2030 six years ahead of time. The American wind market in 2024, however, tells a different story. Last year, growth came to a halt across the world’s second-largest wind market, driven by wind conditions and supply chain bottlenecks. Similarly, Germany saw stagnant growth last year, however, wind power continues to stand as the largest source of clean power in the country, at 23.1% of the total in 2024. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the plummeting cost of renewable energy since 2014.

Electricity demand is entering a transformative era. From AI-driven power-hungry data centers to the rapid rollout of EV chargers, the U.S. and the world are reimagining their electricity needs. For VOLTage Week, we partnered with Tema ETFs to explore compelling tailwinds shaping the future of electrification. From the surging role of nuclear power to the vulnerabilities of America’s power grid, the series revealed just how profound the changes ahead will be. Below, we’ve compiled the key takeaways, showing how data and innovation will shape the next energy revolution. 1. U.S. Electricity Demand Through 2050 Electricity demand is set to surge across industrial, commercial, transportation, and residential segments—fueled by the rapid growth of AI, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. Which sources are driving this trend? View the full breakdown 2. AI’s Heavy Electricity Footprint Artificial Intelligence is booming—and so is its appetite for electricity. McKinsey data shows that AI-driven data centers will be among the largest contributors to electricity demand growth in the years ahead. As adoption accelerates, utilities and policymakers will face mounting challenges in meeting this load sustainably. Explore AI’s growing footprint 3. What’s Powering New U.S. Electricity Generation? Renewables are leading the charge. Between 2025 and 2026, solar will account for half of new U.S. electricity additions, while natural gas makes up just 8%. With solar costs continuing to fall, the energy mix is evolving faster than ever toward low-carbon sources. Explore the new energy generation mix 4. Nuclear Power’s Global Role Nuclear power remains a backbone of global energy security. The U.S. leads with nearly 30% of total generation, followed by China and France. Globally, nuclear contributes about 10% of electricity supply—an essential role as nations pursue both reliability and decarbonization. See the global nuclear rankings 5. Hours Without Power: The Grid’s Strain In 2024, customers across the U.S. faced increasingly frequent outages, with stark differences by state. These disruptions highlight the widening cracks in America’s aging grid—and the urgent need for modernization. See the U.S. map 6. EV Charging Infrastructure The U.S. charging network has grown more than 12-fold since 2013, reaching nearly 200,000 chargers in 2024. By 2030, that number is expected to skyrocket. This rapid scale-up is central to enabling mass EV adoption—but also adds new layers of strain to the grid. Explore the EV charger growth Looking Ahead: Building the Future Grid Electrification is no longer a distant horizon—it’s happening now. The challenge is balancing soaring demand with clean, reliable supply. From AI to EVs to renewables, tomorrow’s energy system will require unprecedented investment, innovation, and resilience–spanning everything from energy generation to grid modernization and power management technologies. The Tema Electrification ETF (VOLT) invests in the companies powering the future. Electrify your portfolio

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Visualized: U.S. Government Spending (1980 vs. Today) 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. Federal spending rose from $2.3 trillion in FY 1980 to $6.8 trillion in FY 2024 (adjusted for inflation). Social Security, Medicare, and debt interest saw the largest dollar increases over the period. Spending growth has far outpaced population growth—2.9x vs 1.5x respectively. How has U.S. federal spending evolved over the past 45 years? Using inflation-adjusted dollars, this visual from USAFacts compares FY 1980 to FY 2024 across all major categories of federal outlays. While the U.S. population only grew by 50%, spending nearly tripled. FY stands for Fiscal Year, which is a 12-month period used by governments for accounting and budgeting purposes. In the U.S. federal government, the fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30, meaning FY 2024 covers spending from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. U.S. Government Spending by Category The following table summarizes spending shifts across key categories, using inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars: CategoryFY 1980 Spending (Billions)FY 2024 Spending (Billions) Defense & foreign affairs$656$1,300 Social Security$462$1,500 Economy & standard of living$264$692 Obligations$240$976 Other$179$239 Medicare$125$874 Justice$26$98 Transfers to state & local governments$356$1,100 Total Federal Spending$2,300$6,800 Some of the biggest takeaways? Social Security spending increased by over $1 trillion in real terms. Medicare saw the sharpest percentage jump—up nearly 600%, while transfers to state and local governments also more than tripled. These shifts are indicative of America’s aging population and growing healthcare costs. Where Spending Has Grown the Most Despite concerns about discretionary spending, the majority of the long-term growth has come from mandatory programs. Medicare ($874 billion) and interest on the debt ($880 billion) are now among the top spending items. These didn’t dominate the budget back in 1980. Meanwhile, national defense spending—although still substantial at $874 billion—has not grown nearly as dramatically, and now makes up a smaller share of the overall pie. The Role of Demographics and Policy The explosive rise in entitlement programs is largely due to demographic shifts. The U.S. is aging: by 2030, every Baby Boomer will be 65 or older. This increases the number of beneficiaries in both Social Security and Medicare. Other policy decisions also played a role. Medicaid expansion, stimulus programs, and new tax credits have fueled larger federal transfers and obligations. How Spending Compares to Revenue A key question is whether this level of spending is sustainable. As shown in the related Voronoi post How the U.S. Government Generates Revenue, current outlays far exceed receipts, contributing to a rising federal deficit. This imbalance raises fiscal questions about long-term debt, especially as interest payments become a more significant share of the budget. For more context on how spending compares to tax contributions, explore our article: Where Does One U.S. Tax Dollar Go?

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualizing America’s Wealth 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 hold $83.3 trillion in assets, over half of all U.S. household wealth. Gen X accounts for $42.6 trillion, more than the combined $37.2 trillion held by the Silent Generation, Millennials, and Gen Z. Millennials and Gen Z together hold just $17.1 trillion, making up 10.5% of total wealth—despite being the largest cohort by population size. The Baby Boomer generation is arguably the richest in history, averaging $1 million in wealth per person in America. Thanks to decades of strong economic growth and falling interest rates, America’s Boomer generation holds more than half of all of the country’s wealth. Notably, they make up only a fifth of the population. This chart show U.S. household wealth distribution by generation, using data from the UBS Global Wealth Report 2025. Breaking Down Wealth Distribution by Generation in 2025 Below, we show the distribution of assets owned, net of mortgage debt in 2025: GenerationBirth yearsValue of assets, net of mortgage debt(USD)Share Silent GenerationBefore 1946$20.1T12.3% Baby Boomers1946 to 1964$83.3T51.0% Generation X1965 to 1980$42.6T26.1% Millennials and Gen Z1981 or later$17.1T10.5% In 2025, Americans hold a combined $163.1 trillion in wealth, with Baby Boomers accounting for $83.3 trillion. For Boomers, the largest share comes from financial assets (29.3%), followed by real estate net of debt (23.3%). Today, the youngest Boomers are turning 60 or 61, with the generation approaching peak wealth accumulation as they exit the workforce. Generation X—now ages 45 to 60—holds $42.6 trillion, roughly half the wealth of Boomers. This gap reflects slower income growth compounded by weaker stock market performance in the years following the dot-com bust. Importantly, these years overlapped with Gen X’s prime earning period. In comparison, Boomers benefited from a fourfold surge in financial markets during their 30s, accelerating their wealth growth. For Millennials and Gen Z—those born after 1981—total wealth stands at $17.1 trillion. Interestingly, private business assets (10.8%) makes up a bigger part of their wealth than other generations, suggesting an entrepreneurial edge relative to older generations today. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on global population projections by generation in 2035.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Europe’s Top Causes of Death, Ranked—Cancer Is #2 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 Circulatory diseases—such as heart attacks and strokes—are top causes of death in the EU, claiming 1.7 million lives, or 33% of all deaths, in 2022. Cancer was the second most common cause, at 1.2 million (23% of deaths in 2022). Coronary heart disease (which causes heart attacks) and lung cancer (the most common form of cancer) are two of the most preventable causes of death in the EU. More than 5 million people died in the EU in 2022. The infographic breaks down top causes of death that year, revealing the persistent dominance of heart-related illnesses and the continued threat from cancer. Data for this visualization comes from Eurostat. While the data is somewhat dated, it was only released in March, 2025, and points to ongoing trends in mortality patterns. Cardiovascular Diseases Still Top the List Diseases of the circulatory system (think heart diseases and strokes) accounted for nearly 1.7 million deaths in 2022. This was more than the combined total of the next two categories. RankMain Cause of DeathExamplesDeaths (2022)Readable Label 1Circulatory diseasesHeart attacks, strokes1,684,8861.7M 2CancerLung cancer, colorectal cancer1,151,0391.2M 3Respiratory diseasesEg: Pneumonia, Bronchitis363,461364K 4COVID-19N/A311,600312K 5External causesEg: Accidents, homicides242,363242K 6Digestive system diseasesEg: Liver cirrhosis, Hepatitis216,927217K 7Nervous system diseasesEg: Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease212,413212K 8Mental & behavioural disordersEg: Dementia, substance use disorders210,795211K 9Hormone, diet & metabolism disordersEg: Diabetes, malnutrition178,602179K N/AOtherIncludes diseases not listed as the main cause, as well as unknown & unspecified causes583,959584K N/AEUN/A5,156,1455.5M Note: Per the World Health Organization (WHO), a main cause of death is “the disease or injury which initiated the train of morbid events leading directly to death, or the circumstances of the accident or violence which produced the fatal injury.” Data derived from the medical certificate of death, which is obligatory in the Member States. The information recorded in the death certificate is according to the rules specified by the WHO. Cardiovascular mortality correlates strongly with age: people over 65 represent about 9 in 10 of these deaths. For reference, 85% of all deaths in this year (4.4 million) occurred among people aged over the age of 65. Related: Europe has some of the highest life expectancies in the world. Central and Eastern European countries, where smoking and hypertension rates remain high, record the highest death rates per 100,000 residents. Cancer’s Persistent—and Growing—Burden Cancer caused 1.15 million EU deaths in 2022, or just under one-quarter of the total. Lung cancer leads the pack for men, while breast cancer is the deadliest for women. When looking at totals however, lung and colorectal cancers accounted for one-third of all cancer deaths in the EU. Unlike circulatory diseases, cancer mortality trends vary sharply by tumor type. For example, deaths from stomach cancer have fallen around the world, yet pancreatic cancer deaths continue to rise. COVID-19 and Other Rising Threats Respiratory diseases took 363,000 lives, but that figure excludes the 312,000 officially attributed to COVID-19 in 2022. Globally, the pandemic catapulted infectious disease back into the top five causes of death for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, deaths linked to nervous-system disorders such as Alzheimer’s (212,000) now rival those from digestive diseases (like liver cirrhosis). As Europe’s population continues to age, dementia-related deaths are projected to surge—posing new challenges for healthcare systems. Learn More on the Voronoi App Looking for more European content? Check out The $19 Trillion European Union Economy on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.