See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Mapped: Where Electricity Prices Are Highest in America See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Americans pay anywhere from 12¢ to 42¢ per kWh for residential electricity, depending on where they live. Hawaii’s electricity prices are more than three times higher than North Dakota’s. For a typical household, the difference can amount to roughly $3,000 a year in added electricity costs. For many Americans, electricity is becoming an increasingly important cost-of-living expense. The map above shows average residential electricity prices by state in March 2026, based on data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Notably, consumers in Hawaii paid 42¢ per kWh, while residents of North Dakota paid just 12¢. The gap illustrates how geography, fuel availability, and energy infrastructure can have a major impact on monthly living costs. Electricity Prices by State in 2026 The table below shows the average residential cost of electricity by state, alongside the annual change in price. State or DistrictAvg. Residential Electricity Price(Cents per kWh Mar 2026)Change (yoy) Hawaii42¢2.7% California33¢2.7% Connecticut30¢-6.2% Massachusetts30¢0.1% Rhode Island30¢-7.4% New York29¢12.2% Maine28¢0.2% Alaska27¢5.4% New Hampshire27¢18.0% District of Columbia25¢22.5% Vermont24¢7.7% New Jersey23¢18.2% Maryland22¢17.2% Michigan21¢9.6% Pennsylvania21¢13.6% Illinois19¢7.5% Wisconsin19¢5.9% Ohio19¢16.6% Indiana18¢8.8% Delaware18¢5.6% Alabama17¢3.6% Virginia17¢14.5% Colorado17¢11.3% South Carolina16¢7.7% Texas16¢7.3% West Virginia16¢3.0% Mississippi16¢11.3% North Carolina16¢8.1% Arizona16¢3.0% Kansas15¢7.0% Minnesota15¢-0.1% Tennessee15¢12.8% Georgia15¢2.2% Oregon15¢-1.8% Kentucky15¢12.7% Florida15¢-1.5% New Mexico15¢0.2% Washington14¢14.1% South Dakota14¢12.1% Nevada14¢-1.8% Louisiana14¢8.4% Arkansas14¢8.3% Wyoming14¢9.5% Oklahoma14¢9.6% Montana13¢13.0% Missouri13¢11.9% Iowa13¢7.5% Utah13¢6.3% Nebraska13¢11.9% Idaho13¢12.4% North Dakota12¢7.6% U.S. Average19¢8.6% Hawaii and California Stand Out Hawaii has the highest residential electricity prices in the country, with consumers paying roughly 42¢ per kWh, while California follows at 33¢. California’s position is particularly notable. Despite being a leader in renewable power generation, consumers face some of the nation’s highest electricity costs due to transmission investments, wildfire mitigation spending, and other grid-related expenses. At the other end of the ranking, North Dakota’s 12¢ rate is the lowest nationwide. Several Mountain West and Plains states, including Idaho, Utah, Nebraska, Iowa, and Montana, also rank among the cheapest places to power a home. The difference can add up quickly. For households using the U.S. average of 900 kWh of electricity per month, that costs about $378 in Hawaii versus $108 in North Dakota, based on average residential rates. Over a decade, that gap would amount to roughly $32,000 in additional electricity costs. Why the Northeast Pays So Much More The Northeast dominates the list of America’s highest-cost electricity markets. Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, and New York all rank among the nation’s most expensive states for residential power. Unlike regions with abundant local coal, hydroelectric, or natural gas resources, many Northeastern states rely more heavily on imported fuel and constrained energy delivery networks. Those factors can make electricity more expensive, particularly during periods of strong demand. Utilities across the region have also invested heavily in maintaining and modernizing aging infrastructure, with costs ultimately reflected in consumer bills. As a result, households across much of the Northeast pay some of America’s highest electricity rates despite generally consuming less electricity than many Southern states. Where Electricity Prices Rose the Fastest According to EIA data, 18 states recorded double-digit electricity price increases over the past year. Washington, D.C. experienced one of the largest increases, with residential electricity prices jumping more than 22% year over year. Other states with the fastest increases included New Jersey and New Hampshire, each with 18% price spikes. The surge comes as utilities across the country invest billions of dollars in new generation capacity, transmission lines, and grid upgrades. Rising electricity demand is also beginning to put additional pressure on power systems after decades of relatively modest growth. For many households, utility bills are rising faster than inflation, making electricity an increasingly important component of overall living costs alongside housing, insurance, and healthcare. The Next Challenge: AI’s Growing Appetite for Power The regional differences shown on this map may become even more important in the years ahead. Utilities across the country are preparing for one of the largest increases in electricity demand in decades, driven by AI data centers, manufacturing investment, and broader electrification trends. According to industry forecasts, data centers could account for up to 17% of total U.S. power consumption by 2030, up from roughly 5% today. States attracting large concentrations of AI infrastructure, including Virginia, Texas, and Arizona, are already investing heavily in new generation capacity and grid upgrades to meet future demand. For households, electricity is becoming less of a fixed utility expense and more of a regional cost-of-living factor. As AI infrastructure, electrification, and grid investment accelerate, where Americans live could increasingly determine how much they pay to keep the lights on. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic showing the world’s data centers by country.

Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Most Militarized Economies 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 Ukraine is in a class of its own at nearly 40% of GDP, reflecting the cost of fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion. Oil wealth, regional instability, and proximity to Russia are major drivers behind the world’s most militarized economies. Poland spent 4.5% of GDP on its military in 2025, one of the highest shares among NATO countries. Military budgets are often compared in dollar terms, but looking at spending relative to GDP shows which countries are carrying the heaviest defense burden. This graphic ranks the world’s most militarized economies by military spending as a percentage of GDP in 2025. The data for this visualization comes from the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database. Ukraine Stands Alone Ukraine’s military spending reached 39.6% of GDP in 2025, far above every other country in the dataset. This reflects the extraordinary fiscal pressure of fighting Russia’s full-scale invasion. At $84 billion, Ukraine’s defense spending is smaller than Russia’s in absolute terms, but vastly larger relative to the size of its economy. RankCountryMilitary Spending as a % of GDP2025 Military Spending 1 Ukraine39.6$84B 2 Algeria8.8$25B 3 Israel7.8$48B 4 Russia7.5$190B 5 Saudi Arabia6.5$83B 6 Azerbaijan6.5$4.9B 7 Armenia6.1$1.7B 8 Oman5.7$6.0B 9 Kuwait4.7$8.1B 10 Jordan4.6$2.6B 11 Poland4.5$47B 12 Mali3.9$0.9B 13 Latvia3.6$1.7B 14 Morocco3.5$6.3B 15 South Sudan3.4$0.2B 16 Estonia3.4$1.6B 17 Burkina Faso3.3$0.9B 18 Norway3.3$17B 19 Denmark3.3$15B 20 Burundi3.2$0.2B 21 Colombia3.2$14B 22 Chad3.2$0.7B 23 United States of America3.1$954B 24 Bahrain3.1$1.5B 25 Botswana3.1$0.6B It also highlights Ukraine’s reliance on Western military and financial support. Without outside aid, this level of spending would be difficult for Ukraine’s domestic economy to sustain. Oil Wealth and Regional Tensions Drive High Spending Several of the most militarized economies are in the Middle East and North Africa. Algeria, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain all spend more than 3% of GDP on their militaries. Oil wealth helps some of these countries support large defense budgets. Saudi Arabia spent $83 billion in 2025, equal to 6.5% of GDP, while Kuwait and Oman also ranked among the top 10. Regional security risks are another major factor. Israel’s 7.8% of GDP reflects ongoing conflict and long-standing defense needs, while Algeria’s 8.8% underscores the importance of military power in North Africa. Eastern Europe’s Defense Burden Is Rising Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has reshaped defense priorities across Europe. Poland spent 4.5% of GDP on its military in 2025, one of the highest shares among NATO countries. The Baltic states also appear near the top of the ranking. Latvia spent 3.6% of GDP, while Estonia spent 3.4%, reflecting their proximity to Russia and heightened security concerns. Nordic countries are moving in the same direction. Norway and Denmark both spent 3.3% of GDP, showing how Europe’s defense posture has shifted since 2022. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Most & Least Free Countries on Voronoi.

Published 26 minutes ago on June 4, 2026 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Inigo Mapped: The World’s Key Maritime Trade Chokepoints Global maritime shipping routes form the backbone of international trade. Every day, thousands of vessels move across established corridors that connect major manufacturing hubs, energy producers, and consumer markets. More than 80% of global trade by volume travels by sea, making these shipping lanes essential to the movement of goods worldwide. This visualization, created in partnership with Inigo, provides visual insight into global maritime routes and the strategic chokepoints that keep goods flowing between regions. The map highlights how vessel traffic concentrates along a relatively small number of corridors, creating both efficiency and vulnerability across the global economy. The Routes Powering Global Trade Modern shipping networks connect continents through heavily trafficked maritime corridors. Major east-west routes carry containerized goods between manufacturing centers and consumer markets. Meanwhile, energy and commodity flows move through specialized shipping lanes that support global supply chains. Because these routes concentrate traffic along predictable pathways, disruptions can quickly spread beyond a single region. Delays, rerouting, port congestion, and higher freight costs often affect businesses and consumers far from the original source of disruption. Recent events surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have highlighted how interconnected the global shipping system has become. Key Maritime Chokepoints While global shipping routes span entire oceans, vessel traffic often narrows through a handful of strategic passages known as maritime chokepoints. These waterways act as gateways between major trade regions and handle a disproportionate share of global shipping activity. As of April 12th, 2026, the Malacca Strait recorded 23.1k vessel transits year-to-date, making it one of the busiest chokepoints globally. The Taiwan Strait followed closely with 22.8k ships. ChokepointsNumber of Ships YTD (thousands) Suez Canal3.9 Cape of Good Hope8.9 Malacca Strait23.1 Panama Canal3.2 Strait of Hormuz5.2 Taiwan Strait22.8 Other major passages include the Cape of Good Hope (8.9k), Strait of Hormuz (5.2k), Suez Canal (3.9k), and Panama Canal (3.2k). Together, these chokepoints serve as critical connectors within the broader global shipping network. Why Chokepoints Create Risk The concentration of trade through a limited number of passages creates systemic supply chain risk. Geopolitical tensions, extreme weather, or infrastructure constraints (among other disturbances) can disrupt vessel traffic and force ships onto longer alternative routes. 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Use This Visualization Ranked: The Most Prosperous Advanced Economies 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 Norway ranks as the world’s most prosperous advanced economy, followed by Ireland and Luxembourg. The U.S. places 17th, trailing many smaller economies despite having the world’s largest GDP. Nordic countries dominate the rankings, while Singapore is the highest-ranked economy in Asia. Prosperity isn’t just about economic output. It also reflects how effectively wealth translates into living standards, social outcomes, and financial security. Using data from the HelloSafe Prosperity Index 2026, this ranking measures advanced economies across five indicators: GDP per capita (PPP), gross national income per person, the Human Development Index, income inequality, and relative poverty. The results highlight a striking pattern: smaller European economies dominate the top of the ranking, while the United States places 17th despite its economic scale. Nordic Economies Lead on Balanced Prosperity Norway tops the ranking with a prosperity score of 77.65 out of 100. The country combines some of the world’s highest incomes with strong public services and relatively low levels of poverty and inequality. More broadly, the rankings suggest that prosperity is driven not just by wealth creation, but by how widely economic gains are shared across society. RankCountryRegionProsperity score (0–100) 1 NorwayEurope77.65 2 IrelandEurope75.06 3 LuxembourgEurope74.39 4 SwitzerlandEurope72.46 5 IcelandEurope72.23 6 SingaporeAsia66.43 7 DenmarkEurope65.78 8 NetherlandsEurope58.17 9 BelgiumEurope54.83 10 SwedenEurope54.62 11 QatarMiddle East50.60 12 GermanyEurope50.41 13 United Arab EmiratesMiddle East50.22 14 FinlandEurope49.13 15 AustraliaOceania46.24 16 AustriaEurope43.46 17 United StatesNorth America43.39 18 CanadaNorth America39.44 19 Czech RepublicEurope38.49 20 FranceEurope38.12 Iceland, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland also appear in the top 20, showing the broader strength of Nordic economies in well-being-focused rankings. A common thread among many top-ranked economies is their ability to combine high incomes with strong social outcomes. Countries such as Norway, Denmark, and Iceland score well because they perform consistently across multiple measures rather than relying on economic output alone. Small Wealth Hubs Rank Highly Ireland, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Singapore all rank near the top. These economies benefit from high levels of income per person, strong financial sectors, and globally connected business environments. Luxembourg ranks third with a score of 74.39, while Switzerland follows in fourth at 72.46. Singapore is the highest-ranked Asian economy, placing sixth with a score of 66.43. The U.S. Ranks Below Many Peers One of the most notable results is the United States ranking 17th overall with a prosperity score of 43.39. While the U.S. remains the world’s largest economy by nominal GDP, the index evaluates more than economic output. Lower performance on measures such as income inequality and relative poverty weighs on its overall score, placing it behind many smaller European economies. The result highlights how economic size and prosperity do not always move together. Canada ranks just below the U.S. in 18th place, while France rounds out the top 20. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Most & Least Free Countries on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Mapped: Health Care Costs as a Share of Income 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 data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Alaska ranks as the most expensive state for health care relative to income, with medical costs accounting for more than 10% of median monthly household income. California ranks among the most affordable states for health care relative to income, despite its reputation for high medical costs. The gap between states highlights how both medical prices and household incomes shape the cost of care. The states with the highest health care prices aren’t always the ones where health care takes the biggest financial toll. This map shows how much selected health care expenses account for as a share of median monthly household income across America. The measure includes doctor, dentist, and optometrist visits, along with ibuprofen and insulin. Data comes from WalletHub. The results reveal large differences in affordability, with health care consuming nearly twice as much income in some states as in others. Alaska Tops the Ranking In Alaska, selected health care expenses consume more than 10% of median household income, the highest share in the country. That’s nearly double the burden faced by households in Utah, the most affordable state in the ranking. RankStateHealth Care as % of Household Income 1Alaska10.08% 2Oregon9.32% 3Maine9.30% 4Mississippi9.18% 5West Virginia9.14% 6New Mexico9.07% 7North Carolina8.78% 8Montana8.62% 9South Dakota8.60% 10Louisiana8.13% 11North Dakota8.08% 12Massachusetts8.00% 13Hawaii8.00% 14Vermont7.98% 15New York7.98% 16Wyoming7.84% 17Idaho7.82% 18Illinois7.71% 19Arkansas7.67% 20Oklahoma7.51% 21Kentucky7.46% 22Missouri7.43% 23Alabama7.32% 24Kansas7.19% 25Washington7.01% 26Connecticut6.89% 27Nebraska6.87% 28Arizona6.81% 29Pennsylvania6.80% 30Texas6.77% 31Tennessee6.77% 32Maryland6.76% 33Wisconsin6.76% 34Iowa6.74% 35Ohio6.68% 36Delaware6.66% 37Michigan6.65% 38Indiana6.64% 39Georgia6.62% 40New Hampshire6.42% 41South Carolina6.13% 42Minnesota6.09% 43Rhode Island6.09% 44Florida6.05% 45Colorado6.05% 46Nevada5.87% 47New Jersey5.81% 48California5.64% 49Virginia5.62% 50Utah5.11% This is notable because Alaska is not a low-income state. However, the state has the highest doctor visit costs in the dataset and the second-highest dentist visit costs. Its geography likely adds pressure to prices, as remote communities can face higher transportation, staffing, and supply costs. Costs Hit Hard in Lower-Income States Several states in the South and Appalachia also rank near the top. Mississippi ranks fourth at 9.18%, while West Virginia and New Mexico both come in at around 9.1%. In these states, health care costs can take up a larger share of monthly budgets even when prices are not the highest nationally. This highlights how affordability depends on both prices and income. High Incomes Help Lower the Burden At the other end of the ranking, Utah has the lowest cost burden at 5.11%. California and Virginia follow closely, each at around 5.6%. While many health care costs in California are high in absolute terms, higher median household incomes help reduce their burden as a share of monthly budgets. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The 30 Highest-Paying Jobs in America on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Mapped: Where Foreign Investment Is Flowing in Europe 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 Luxembourg attracted $106 billion in foreign investment in 2024, more than France, Spain, and Italy combined. France ($33.7B) and Spain ($30.5B) were Europe’s largest major-economy destinations for foreign capital. The UK recorded -$40 billion in FDI inflows in 2024, one of only four European countries with negative FDI inflows. A country of just 700,000 people attracted more foreign investment than any other nation in Europe in 2024. This map shows FDI inflows across Europe using data from the 2025 World Investment Report published by UN Trade and Development. These FDI inflows measure foreign companies’ direct investment positions in local businesses and subsidiaries, including equity investment, reinvested earnings, and intra-company lending. Europe’s Top Investment Recipient Is… Luxembourg? Luxembourg attracted nearly $106 billion in foreign investment in 2024, more than France, Spain, and Italy combined. Despite its small population, the country ranked as Europe’s largest destination for FDI by a wide margin. Luxembourg serves as one of the world’s largest financial conduits. Companies often route capital through the country to reduce tax burdens in larger markets, which can significantly inflate its recorded FDI inflows relative to the size of its domestic economy. The following data table lists European countries by their 2024 FDI inflows. RankCountryFDI Inflows in 2024 (billions of USD) 1 Luxembourg105.99 2 France33.74 3 Spain30.54 4 Italy24.73 5 Sweden18.29 6 Portugal14.06 7 Poland12.74 8 Austria11.53 9 Norway10.76 10 Turkiye10.59 11 Czechia10.16 12 Netherlands9.27 13 Cyprus7.39 14 Greece7.30 15 Denmark6.90 16 Romania6.20 17 Hungary5.74 18 Germany5.72 19 Serbia5.64 20 Malta5.37 21 Croatia4.38 22 Russia3.35 23 Ukraine3.33 24 Lithuania3.27 25 Bulgaria3.09 26 Finland1.85 27 Slovakia1.84 28 Albania1.72 29 Belarus1.71 30 North Macedonia1.36 31 Slovenia1.30 32 Latvia1.21 33 Bosnia and Herzegovina1.11 34 Estonia0.78 35 Montenegro0.60 36 Moldova0.34 37 Iceland0.19 38 Belgium-26.72 39 Ireland-38.89 40 UK-40.00 41 Switzerland-60.71 Luxembourg is not the only European country associated with international tax planning. However, several other financial hubs posted negative FDI inflows in 2024. Switzerland recorded -$60.7 billion in FDI inflows, while Ireland recorded -$38.9 billion. Both countries are also commonly used by multinational companies for tax and corporate structuring purposes. London and Negative Inflows Ireland and Switzerland represent half of the European countries with negative FDI inflows. The other two are Belgium (-$26.7 billion) and the United Kingdom (-$40 billion), the latter of which is particularly important owing to the presence of London, a global financial center. Negative FDI inflows can occur when foreign-owned firms reduce their investment positions in a country. This may happen through capital withdrawals, divestments, or repayments of intra-company loans. As an example, Ireland is home to local subsidiaries of many U.S. multinational tech and finance firms. If one of these subsidiaries repaid a loan to its U.S. parent company, it would contribute to lower FDI inflows for Ireland. FDI in Europe’s Major Economies Besides the UK, most of Europe’s major economies also serve as significant host countries for international investment. France received $33.7 billion in FDI inflows in 2024, followed by Spain at $30.5 billion and Italy at $24.7 billion. One of the biggest surprises in the data is Germany. Despite being Europe’s largest economy, it attracted just $5.7 billion in FDI in 2024, ranking behind much smaller countries including Poland, Portugal, and Sweden. Part of the explanation is that multinational firms often structure investments through intermediary jurisdictions such as Luxembourg. As a result, some investment ultimately tied to larger economies may first appear in the FDI statistics of smaller financial hubs. Germany’s relatively high regulation and corporate taxation may also weigh on its official FDI inflows, helping explain why Europe’s largest economy ranks so far below several smaller markets. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Shape of Investment: Global FDI Sector Leaders in 2024 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Which States Use AI the Most? 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 Washington, D.C. leads the nation in AI adoption, with 40.3% of working-age residents using AI. Maryland, Utah, Texas, and Virginia round out the top five states for AI usage. Americans living in metro counties use AI at roughly twice the rate of those in rural counties. Despite leading the world in AI investment and development, AI adoption remains uneven across the United States. This map ranks every state by the share of working-age residents using AI in Q1 2026, based on Microsoft estimates of people who engage with AI for at least 90 minutes per month. Washington, D.C. leads the nation, while several Sun Belt and Mid-Atlantic states rank among America’s fastest adopters. AI Adoption by State in 2026 The following table shows the share of adults ages 15 to 64 using AI in every state. RankState or DistrictShare of Working-Age Population Using AI Q1 2026 1District of Columbia40.3% 2Maryland36.3% 3Utah35.7% 4Texas35.3% 5Virginia34.7% 6New Jersey34.5% 7Nevada34.2% 8California34.0% 9Connecticut34.0% 10Georgia33.7% 11Florida33.6% 12Massachusetts33.4% 13Illinois33.3% 14New York32.7% 15Rhode Island32.5% 16Colorado32.3% 17Washington32.2% 18Arizona31.4% 19Hawaii30.6% 20Delaware30.6% 21New Hampshire30.2% 22North Carolina30.1% 23South Carolina29.1% 24Oklahoma28.9% 25Idaho28.8% 26Kansas28.6% 27Tennessee28.5% 28Oregon28.4% 29Ohio28.3% 30Wisconsin28.2% 31North Dakota28.2% 32Michigan27.4% 33South Dakota27.4% 34Alabama27.3% 35Pennsylvania27.2% 36Indiana26.8% 37Missouri26.8% 38Nebraska26.4% 39Minnesota26.3% 40Louisiana26.1% 41Arkansas26.0% 42Wyoming25.5% 43Kentucky25.1% 44Iowa24.4% 45New Mexico23.9% 46Alaska23.6% 47Vermont23.3% 48Mississippi22.9% 49Montana22.7% 50Maine21.4% 51West Virginia20.8% -- U.S. Average31.3% State averages only tell part of the story. At the county level, adoption rates can be dramatically higher. Williamsburg, Virginia, home to William & Mary, recorded the highest AI adoption rate in America at 73.2%, highlighting the outsized role that university and research communities play in spreading new technologies. The Geography of AI Adoption One of the clearest patterns in the data is the gap between metro and rural America. According to Microsoft’s estimates, 32.9% of metro-county residents use AI, compared with 16.2% in rural counties. As a result, adoption is roughly twice as high in urban areas. The gap largely reflects where knowledge-work jobs are concentrated. Metro areas have higher shares of workers in technology, finance, consulting, education, government, and professional services, where AI tools are increasingly used for writing, coding, research, analysis, and administrative work. Rural areas, by contrast, generally have fewer digital-intensive jobs. That does not mean AI has less potential there, but adoption may progress more slowly if workers have fewer opportunities to encounter the technology in their day-to-day work. In practical terms, Americans in large metro areas are more likely to be exposed to AI at work, trained on AI tools, and pushed to adopt them by employers. Why D.C., Maryland, and Utah Rank So High Washington, D.C. ranks first, with 40.3% of working-age residents using AI. The result reflects the region’s concentration of government, legal, consulting, policy, and research jobs. These are fields where AI can be used to summarize documents, draft communications, analyze information, and speed up knowledge work. Maryland ranks second at 36.3%, aided by its proximity to Washington, D.C. and its large base of contractors, cybersecurity firms, and research institutions. Utah ranks third at 35.7%, offering one of the clearest examples of strong AI adoption outside the traditional coastal tech hubs. The state’s younger workforce and growing tech sector have helped make it one of America’s fastest-adopting AI markets. Texas, Virginia, New Jersey, Nevada, and California also rank near the top, showing that AI use is spreading across a mix of tech hubs, business centers, and fast-growing states. Why This Matters As AI becomes a standard workplace tool, adoption rates may increasingly influence which regions attract investment, talent, and high-paying jobs. Areas where workers are already using AI at scale could gain productivity advantages and become early beneficiaries of AI-driven growth. Meanwhile, regions with lower adoption rates may face pressure to catch up as businesses integrate AI into everyday operations. In that sense, today’s AI adoption map may offer an early glimpse into tomorrow’s economic geography. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the jobs most exposed to AI.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Inflation Forecasts in G20 Economies 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 Argentina and Türkiye are projected to have the highest inflation rates in the G20 in 2026, at 30.4% and 28.6%, respectively. The next-highest projected rate is Russia’s 5.6%, showing a sharp drop-off after the top two. China has the lowest projected inflation rate in the group at 1.2%, while the U.S. and UK are both projected at 3.2%. Inflation has cooled across most major economies since the 2022 price surge, but the 2026 outlook still shows a wide gap within the G20. Argentina and Türkiye remain the clear outliers, with projected average annual inflation rates near 30%. By contrast, every other G20 member is projected to stay below 6%. This graphic ranks the 19 G20 member countries by their projected average annual consumer inflation in 2026. The data comes from the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026 update), and includes projected nominal GDP for context. Argentina and Türkiye’s Double-Digit Inflation Stands Out Argentina (30.4%) and Türkiye (28.6%) are the only two G20 economies projected to post double-digit inflation in 2026. Both sit far above the rest of the bloc, with Russia’s 5.6% the next-highest rate. The data table below ranks the G20 nations by their 2026 projected annual average consumer inflation and includes their 2026 projected nominal GDP: RankCountry2026 Proj. Inflation (Annual Avg.)2026 Proj. Nominal GDP ($T) 1 Argentina30.4%0.7 2 Türkiye28.6%1.6 3 Russia5.6%2.7 4 India4.7%4.2 5 Brazil4.0%2.6 6 Australia4.0%2.1 7 Mexico3.9%2.1 8 South Africa3.9%0.5 9 United States3.2%32.4 10 United Kingdom3.2%4.3 11 Indonesia3.0%1.5 12 Germany2.7%5.5 13 Italy2.6%2.7 14 Canada2.5%2.5 15 South Korea2.5%1.9 16 Saudi Arabia2.3%1.4 17 Japan2.2%4.4 18 France1.8%3.6 19 China1.2%20.9 After Argentina and Türkiye, the ranking drops sharply: Russia is third at 5.6%, followed by India at 4.7%. The U.S. and UK are both projected at 3.2%, slightly above the 2% target their central banks aim for. Germany (2.7%), Italy (2.6%), Canada (2.5%), South Korea (2.5%), Japan (2.2%), and France (1.8%) sit lower in the ranking. China anchors the bottom of the ranking at a projected 1.2%, the lowest in the bloc. Rather than a sign of policy success, China’s near-deflationary reading reflects weak domestic demand and a prolonged property-sector drag. Outliers’ High Inflation Has Still Cooled Dramatically As high as they remain, Argentina and Türkiye’s projected inflation rates for 2026 mark a steep improvement. Argentina’s average inflation is projected to fall to 30.4% in 2026, down from 219.9% in 2024 and 41.9% in 2025, the result of an aggressive stabilization push to tame one of the world’s most entrenched inflation crises. Türkiye has followed a similar path, with projected inflation easing from 58.5% in 2024 to 34.9% in 2025 and 28.6% in 2026. In both cases, the headline number is still high by global standards, but the trajectory is firmly downward. Notably, these two outliers are also among the G20’s smaller economies, at a projected $688 billion and $1.6 trillion in nominal GDP, respectively. For a wider view beyond the G20, check out this world map of global inflation forecasts by country in 2026. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about inflation, check out this graphic breaking down price increases across different categories on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Ranked: America’s Biggest Industries by Economic Output See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Finance, real estate, insurance, rental, and leasing generated $6.8 trillion in output in 2025, making it America’s largest industry by GDP contribution. Professional and business services ranked second at $4.1 trillion, meaning the top two industries alone accounted for nearly 35% of U.S. economic output. Services-producing industries generated roughly 73% of GDP, highlighting the service-driven nature of the modern U.S. economy. The U.S. economy generated $31.4 trillion in GDP in 2025, making it the largest economy in the world. But which industries contribute the most to that output? This visualization ranks America’s biggest industries by economic output, showing how each sector contributed to GDP in 2025. The data comes from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Finance, real estate, insurance, rental, and leasing led all industries at $6.8 trillion in output, accounting for more than one-fifth of the entire economy. Finance and Business Services Lead the Economy No other industry comes close to the size of finance, real estate, insurance, rental, and leasing. The sector generated nearly $2.7 trillion more output than the second-ranked professional and business services category, making it the clear leader in America’s economy. RankIndustryValue Added ($T)ShareCategory 1Finance, insurance, real estate, rental, leasing6.821.8%Services 2Professional and business services4.113.1%Services 3Manufacturing3.09.4%Goods 4Educational services, health care, and social assistance2.88.9%Services 5State and local government2.47.6%Public 6Wholesale trade2.06.4%Services 7Retail trade2.06.2%Services 8Information1.85.6%Services 9Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation, food services1.44.3%Services 10Construction1.34.3%Goods 11Federal government1.13.5%Public 12Transportation and warehousing1.03.3%Services 13Other services, except government0.662.1%Services 14Utilities0.491.6%Services 15Mining0.371.2%Goods 16Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting0.260.8%Goods --Total 2025 U.S. GDP 31.4100.0%-- Professional and business services added $4.1 trillion, or 13.1% of GDP. This category includes legal services, consulting, accounting, engineering, and administrative support businesses that help power virtually every other industry. Together, the top two sectors accounted for nearly 35% of all economic output, underscoring the growing importance of knowledge-based and service-oriented activities in the modern economy. Overall, services-producing industries account for 73% of U.S. GDP. Manufacturing Remains a Major Contributor Manufacturing ranked as America’s largest goods-producing industry in 2025, generating $3.0 trillion in output and accounting for 9.4% of GDP. While services dominate the economy overall, manufacturing remains one of the country’s most important sources of economic activity. Construction also played a significant role, contributing $1.3 trillion, while wholesale and retail trade added a combined $4.0 trillion. Meanwhile, traditionally resource-focused sectors such as agriculture and mining represented a relatively small share of total output, together accounting for just 2.0% of GDP. Government and Essential Services Play a Key Role If combined into a single category, federal, state, and local government activity generated $3.5 trillion in economic output during 2025. That would make government one of the largest contributors to U.S. GDP, accounting for 11.1% of total output. Healthcare, education, and social assistance services also represented a major economic engine, producing $2.8 trillion in output, while information services, which include software, telecommunications, publishing, and digital platforms, generated $1.8 trillion in GDP. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The 30 Highest-Paying Jobs in America on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Countries With the Most Ultra-Rich Residents 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 U.S. is home to more than 251,000 ultra-rich residents, more than twice China’s total. The U.S. and China account for roughly 55% of the ultra-rich individuals in this ranking. India climbed from 10th to sixth place since 2021, reflecting one of the fastest expansions of wealth among major economies. Poland recorded the fastest growth, with its ultra-rich population surging 109% since 2021. Ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) represent a small share of the global population, but they control a significant portion of the world’s wealth. This ranking shows where the world’s ultra-rich residents live in 2026, based on data from Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026. The United States remains the world’s largest wealth hub, while China ranks second. Together, the two countries account for roughly 55% of all ultra-high-net-worth individuals included in the ranking. The U.S. and China Lead by a Wide Margin At the top of the ranking, the gap between the two largest wealth hubs and the rest of the world is striking. Strong equity markets, a vibrant startup ecosystem, and a large concentration of global corporations continue to support wealth creation across the United States, which has a quarter-million UHNWIs. Meanwhile, China ranks second with nearly 122,000 UHNWIs. Although economic growth has moderated compared to previous decades, the country remains a major source of entrepreneurial and investment-driven wealth. RankCountryUltra-high-net-worth individuals (2026) 1 U.S.251,352 2 China121,677 3 Germany38,215 4 UK27,876 5 France21,518 6 India19,877 7 Japan18,914 8 Switzerland17,692 9 Australia16,460 10 Italy15,433 11 Canada12,920 12 Spain9,186 13 Russia8,399 14 Singapore7,171 15 Sweden6,845 16 Hong Kong SAR6,788 17 Brazil5,808 18 Israel5,462 19 Netherlands5,077 20 UAE4,851 21 Denmark4,657 22 Saudi Arabia4,388 23 Turkey4,208 24 Austria4,188 25 Mexico3,860 26 Indonesia3,833 27 Poland3,017 28 Thailand2,853 29 Norway2,460 30 Czech Republic2,270 31 Ireland2,196 32 Portugal2,187 33 Philippines1,910 34 New Zealand1,710 35 Malaysia1,566 36 Argentina1,554 37 South Africa1,347 38 Finland1,317 39 Vietnam1,233 40 Greece910 41 Qatar838 42 Egypt822 43 Romania749 44 Morocco432 45 Monaco239 Germany, the UK, and France round out the top five, underscoring Europe’s continued importance as a hub for the ultra-rich. India Becomes a Top Wealth Destination While the top of the ranking remains dominated by advanced economies, India has emerged as one of the biggest movers. The country climbed from 10th place in 2021 to sixth place in 2026, overtaking several wealthier nations in the process. India is now home to nearly 20,000 ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Several factors have contributed to this rise, including rapid economic growth, expanding capital markets, and a booming technology sector. Its ascent allowed it to overtake several advanced economies, including Italy, Australia, Switzerland, and Japan. New Wealth Hubs Are Emerging Although North America, Europe, and Asia remain home to most of the world’s ultra-rich residents, some of the fastest wealth creation is occurring in emerging markets. Poland stands out as the biggest success story, with its ultra-rich population increasing by 109% since 2021. Other countries posting strong gains include the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and Indonesia, highlighting how new wealth hubs are emerging beyond the traditional centers of global finance. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Largest Stock Markets on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 8 hours ago on June 2, 2026 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Hinrich Foundation Charted: Annual Space Launches by Superpower (1957–2025) The race for space launches is accelerating fast, and the U.S. is pulling far ahead of every other nation. In 2025, the United States recorded 181 space launches, nearly double China’s 93 launches and far ahead of Russia’s 17. What started as a Cold War rivalry has evolved into a commercial and geopolitical race fueled by satellite internet, reusable rockets, and military demand. This graphic, created in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, charts annual space launches by superpowers from 1957 to 2025. First Space Age: Soviet Dominance The first space age began in 1957 with the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik 1, the world’s first satellite. Over the next three decades, the Soviet Union led global launches and regularly outpaced the United States. Launch YearChinaRussia/Soviet UnionUnited StatesSpace Ages 1957021First Space Age 19580523First Space Age 19590421First Space Age 19600929First Space Age 19610941First Space Age 196202259First Space Age 196302446First Space Age 196403664First Space Age 196505371First Space Age 196605177First Space Age 196707460First Space Age 196808048First Space Age 196908241First Space Age 197018729First Space Age 197119133First Space Age 197207932First Space Age 197319025First Space Age 197428523First Space Age 197539330First Space Age 1976310026First Space Age 1977010226First Space Age 197819133First Space Age 197918916First Space Age 198009015First Space Age 1981110019First Space Age 1982110818First Space Age 1983110022First Space Age 198439723First Space Age 1985110019First Space Age 19862949First Space Age 19872979First Space Age 198849411First Space Age 198907518First Space Age 199057927First Space Age 199116119First Space Age 199245529Second Space Age 199314827Second Space Age 199454928Second Space Age 199533330Second Space Age 199642733Second Space Age 199762937Second Space Age 199862536Second Space Age 199942831Second Space Age 200053628Second Space Age 200112322Second Space Age 200252517Second Space Age 200372123Second Space Age 200482316Second Space Age 200562612Second Space Age 200662518Second Space Age 2007102619Second Space Age 2008112715Second Space Age 200963224Second Space Age 2010153115Second Space Age 2011193218Second Space Age 2012192413Second Space Age 2013153219Second Space Age 2014163223Second Space Age 2015192620Second Space Age 2016221723Third Space Age 2017181929Third Space Age 2018391731Third Space Age 2019342221Third Space Age 2020391537Third Space Age 2021562445Third Space Age 2022642178Third Space Age 20236719108Third Space Age 20246817145Third Space Age 20259317181Third Space Age In 1969, the year Apollo 11 landed on the Moon, the Soviet Union still completed 82 launches versus America’s 41. Soviet launch activity peaked in 1982 with 108 launches, while the U.S. completed just 18. Second Space Age: China Rises The second space age began after the collapse of the Soviet Union. Russia’s annual space launches dropped sharply through the 1990s as the U.S. began closing the gap. China also started gaining momentum. Its annual launches climbed from 5 in 2000 to 15 by 2010, laying the foundation for its rapid expansion in the years ahead. Third Space Age: America Pulls Ahead The modern era of space launches began around 2016 as reusable rockets and private companies transformed the industry. The space economy has now grown to nearly $600 billion. By 2022, the U.S. completed 78 launches compared to China’s 64. The gap widened further in 2025, when America hit a record 181 launches while China reached 93. Why Launches Matter Today, these launches power far more than exploration. 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Fast Food Wages in Every U.S. 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 Fast food workers earn anywhere from $10.87 to $20.33 an hour depending on where they live. California is the only state where median fast food pay exceeds $20 an hour, while Mississippi ranks last. Texas employs the nation’s largest fast food workforce, with 461,000 workers. Nearly four million Americans work in fast food occupations, making the industry one of the nation’s largest sources of employment. In 2025, the median fast food worker earns just $10.87 an hour in Mississippi, compared with $20.33 in California—an 87% difference for the same occupation. This map uses Bureau of Labor Statistics data to compare median fast food wages across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., highlighting where workers earn the most and least across America. Ranked: Fast Food Wages by State Fast food wages vary widely across the country, with West Coast and Northeastern states generally reporting the highest pay levels. The gap is large enough to reshape annual earnings. A full-time fast food worker earning the median wage would make roughly $42,000 a year in California, compared with about $22,600 in Mississippi, a difference of nearly $20,000 for the same occupation. The following table shows the median hourly wage of fast food workers by state. RankStateMedian Hourly Fast Food Wage2025Total Employment 1California$20.33450K 2Washington$18.1395K 3District of Columbia$18.006K 4Colorado$17.4482K 5Vermont$17.327K 6Massachusetts$17.2486K 7Connecticut$17.0136K 8Hawaii$16.9524K 9New York$16.95169K 10Oregon$16.8560K 11Maine$16.6917K 12Arizona$16.4677K 13New Jersey$16.4294K 14Illinois$16.30128K 15Maryland$16.1849K 16Alaska$16.006K 17Nevada$15.3646K 18New Hampshire$15.1915K 19Rhode Island$15.1413K 20Minnesota$15.0859K 21Delaware$15.0513K 22Missouri$14.6129K 23Virginia$14.48104K 24North Dakota$14.4611K 25South Dakota$14.1815K 26Florida$13.98235K 27Montana$13.9815K 28Nebraska$13.9430K 29Idaho$13.9126K 30Michigan$13.91103K 31Indiana$13.8497K 32New Mexico$13.8028K 33Utah$13.7852K 34Wisconsin$13.7568K 35North Carolina$13.7492K 36Pennsylvania$13.74142K 37Ohio$13.67164K 38Iowa$13.6540K 39Wyoming$13.407K 40Texas$13.34461K 41Kansas$13.2647K 42South Carolina$13.2365K 43Tennessee$13.2191K 44Kentucky$13.0442K 45Georgia$12.94145K 46Arkansas$12.6236K 47West Virginia$12.546K 48Alabama$11.4041K 49Oklahoma$11.2753K 50Louisiana$10.9646K 51Mississippi$10.8731K -- United States$14.703.9M Why Fast Food Pay Varies Across America States along the West Coast and in the Northeast dominate the top of the rankings, while much of the South clusters near the bottom. California leads the nation, while Washington, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Connecticut also rank among the highest-paying states. By contrast, Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama, and Oklahoma all report median hourly wages below $12. Geography is one of the biggest factors shaping fast food pay in America. While cost of living explains part of the gap, state minimum wage laws, labor shortages, and local competition for workers also influence how much employers are willing to pay. Why California Tops the Ranking California’s leading position is partly driven by a landmark law that established a $20 minimum wage for many fast food workers beginning in 2024. The policy affected hundreds of thousands of employees across one of the nation’s largest restaurant markets. Supporters argue the increase helps workers keep pace with rising housing, transportation, and living costs. Critics contend it raises operating expenses for restaurant owners and could contribute to higher menu prices. Regardless of the debate surrounding the policy, its impact is visible in the data. California’s fast food workers now earn a median wage above $20 an hour, a level unmatched by any other state. Where Fast Food Employs the Most Workers While California pays the highest wages, Texas employs more fast food workers than any other state. Overall, Texas has roughly 461,000 fast food workers, narrowly ahead of California’s 450,000. Florida ranks third with 235,000 workers, followed by New York and Ohio. Together, these five states account for more than 1.4 million fast food jobs, or roughly one-third of the industry’s national workforce. The contrast between Texas and California is especially striking. Although the two states employ a similar number of fast food workers, the typical worker in California earns about $14,500 more per year than a counterpart in Texas based on median wages. One of America’s Largest Industries Nearly 3.9 million Americans work in fast food occupations, making it one of the country’s largest employment categories. If the industry’s workforce were a state, it would be larger than the populations of Connecticut and Utah. Because the workforce is so large, changes in fast food pay can have effects far beyond the restaurant industry. Wage increases influence household incomes, hiring costs, consumer spending, and local labor markets. The sector’s reach is especially visible in smaller states and communities where fast food jobs account for a significant share of employment. In 17 states, fast food occupations employ more workers than any other job category. That helps explain why debates over fast food pay often attract national attention. Even modest wage changes can affect hundreds of thousands of workers and businesses. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the 30 highest-paying jobs in America.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Military Spending 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 data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. spent $954 billion on defense in 2025, more than the next three countries combined. The U.S., China, and Russia accounted for over half of global military spending. Germany became the world’s fourth-largest military spender as defense budgets rose across Europe. Global military spending reached nearly $2.9 trillion in 2025, but spending remains heavily concentrated among a handful of countries. As this graphic shows, the United States, China, and Russia alone accounted for more than half of global military expenditure in 2025. The data for this visualization comes from the SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, which tracks military spending across countries worldwide. The United States Maintains an Unmatched Lead The United States accounted for roughly one-third of all military spending worldwide in 2025, giving it by far the largest defense budget of any country. No other nation accounted for even 12% of global military spending, highlighting the scale of America’s lead. The scale of U.S. spending reflects its extensive global military presence, advanced weapons programs, and network of alliances spanning Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. RankCountry2025 Spending (USD)Share of World Total 1 United States$954B33.06% 2 China$336B11.62% 3 Russia$190B6.60% 4 Germany$114B3.93% 5 India$92B3.19% 6 United Kingdom$89B3.08% 7 Ukraine$84B2.91% 8 Saudi Arabia$83B2.88% 9 France$68B2.36% 10 Japan$62B2.15% 11 Israel$48B1.67% 12 Italy$48B1.67% 13 South Korea$48B1.65% 14 Poland$47B1.62% 15 Spain$40B1.39% 16 Canada$37B1.30% 17 Australia$35B1.22% 18 Türkiye$30B1.04% 19 Netherlands$29B1.00% 20 Algeria$25B0.88% 21 Brazil$24B0.83% 22 Taiwan$18B0.63% 23 Singapore$17B0.60% 24 Norway$17B0.59% 25 Sweden$16B0.57% 26 Indonesia$15B0.52% 27 Denmark$15B0.52% 28 Belgium$15B0.50% 29 Colombia$15B0.50% 30 Mexico$14B0.47% 31 Pakistan$12B0.41% 32 Vietnam$10B0.36% 33 Romania$9.7B0.34% 34 Greece$8.4B0.29% 35 Kuwait$8.1B0.28% 36 Finland$8.1B0.28% 37 Switzerland$7.6B0.26% 38 Iran$7.4B0.26% 39 Czechia$7.1B0.24% 40 Iraq$6.4B0.22% 41 Philippines$6.4B0.22% 42 Austria$6.4B0.22% 43 Morocco$6.3B0.22% 44 Oman$6.0B0.21% 45 Thailand$6.0B0.21% 46 Portugal$5.9B0.20% 47 Chile$5.3B0.18% 48 Hungary$5.0B0.17% 49 Azerbaijan$4.9B0.17% 50 Malaysia$4.9B0.17% 51 Argentina$3.9B0.13% 52 Bangladesh$3.8B0.13% 53 South Africa$3.2B0.11% 54 Slovakia$3.1B0.11% 55 Lithuania$3.0B0.10% 56 New Zealand$2.9B0.10% 57 Serbia$2.8B0.10% 58 Ecuador$2.7B0.09% 59 Peru$2.6B0.09% 60 Bulgaria$2.6B0.09% 61 Jordan$2.6B0.09% 62 Egypt$2.5B0.09% 63 Nigeria$2.1B0.07% 64 Croatia$2.1B0.07% 65 Uruguay$2.0B0.07% 66 Belarus$1.9B0.07% 67 Latvia$1.7B0.06% 68 Armenia$1.7B0.06% 69 Estonia$1.6B0.05% 70 Ireland$1.6B0.05% 71 Tunisia$1.5B0.05% 72 Kenya$1.5B0.05% 73 Bahrain$1.5B0.05% 74 Angola$1.5B0.05% 75 Sri Lanka$1.4B0.05% 76 Kazakhstan$1.3B0.05% 77 Uganda$1.3B0.04% 78 DR Congo$1.2B0.04% 79 Slovenia$1.2B0.04% 80 Dominican Republic$1.0B0.04% 81 Tanzania$1.0B0.04% 82 Mali$0.95B0.03% 83 Burkina Faso$0.89B0.03% 84 Luxembourg$0.86B0.03% 85 Lebanon$0.83B0.03% 86 Côte d'Ivoire$0.76B0.03% 87 Cambodia$0.74B0.03% 88 Bolivia$0.69B0.02% 89 Cyprus$0.66B0.02% 90 Georgia$0.66B0.02% 91 Chad$0.65B0.02% 92 Guatemala$0.63B0.02% 93 Cameroon$0.63B0.02% 94 Albania$0.62B0.02% 95 Botswana$0.61B0.02% 96 Kyrgyz Republic$0.60B0.02% 97 Guinea$0.60B0.02% 98 Honduras$0.58B0.02% 99 Senegal$0.57B0.02% 100 Ethiopia$0.53B0.02% 101 Ghana$0.51B0.02% 102 El Salvador$0.49B0.02% 103 Niger$0.49B0.02% 104 Mozambique$0.47B0.02% 105 Nepal$0.43B0.01% 106 Paraguay$0.42B0.01% 107 Namibia$0.41B0.01% 108 Zambia$0.41B0.01% 109 North Macedonia$0.37B0.01% 110 Gabon$0.36B0.01% 111 Mauritania$0.32B0.01% 112 Jamaica$0.29B0.01% 113 Guyana$0.25B0.01% 114 Tajikistan$0.25B0.01% 115 Kosovo$0.23B0.01% 116 Bosnia and Herzegovina$0.23B0.01% 117 Trinidad and Tobago$0.23B0.01% 118 Burundi$0.23B0.01% 119 Mongolia$0.22B0.01% 120 Benin$0.22B0.01% 121 Togo$0.20B0.01% 122 Republic of the Congo$0.20B0.01% 123 Somalia$0.20B0.01% 124 Rwanda$0.19B0.01% 125 South Sudan$0.18B0.01% 126 Montenegro$0.18B0.01% 127 Malawi$0.16B0.01% 128 Zimbabwe$0.16B0.01% 129 Malta$0.12B0.00% 130 Equatorial Guinea$0.12B0.00% 131 Madagascar$0.12B0.00% 132 Nicaragua$0.12B0.00% 133 Moldova$0.11B0.00% 134 Papua New Guinea$0.11B0.00% 135 Eswatini$93M0.00% 136 Fiji$81M0.00% 137 Central African Republic$74M0.00% 138 Timor Leste$48M0.00% 139 Liberia$44M0.00% 140 Lesotho$40M0.00% 141 Haiti$39M0.00% 142 Belize$33M0.00% 143 Sierra Leone$32M0.00% 144 Seychelles$28M0.00% 145 Mauritius$24M0.00% 146 Guinea-Bissau$22M0.00% 147 Cape Verde$20M0.00% 148 Gambia$15M0.00% China remained the world’s second-largest military spender at approximately $336 billion. While still far below U.S. levels, China’s defense budget has grown steadily over the past two decades as the country expands its military capabilities and regional influence. Europe Moves Up the Rankings Germany, the United Kingdom, Ukraine, France, Italy, Poland, and Spain all ranked among the world’s largest military spenders in 2025. The concentration of European countries near the top of the list reflects the continent’s continued push to strengthen military readiness following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine ranked seventh globally with military spending of roughly $84 billion as a result of the ongoing conflict with Russia. Meanwhile, Poland has emerged as one of Europe’s fastest-growing defense spenders as it accelerates military modernization efforts. Asia’s Security Competition Drives Spending Higher Several Asia-Pacific nations also ranked among the world’s largest military spenders. India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Taiwan, and Singapore have all increased defense expenditures in recent years as regional competition intensifies. India’s military budget surpassed $92 billion, making it the fifth-largest spender globally. Meanwhile, Japan’s spending exceeded $62 billion as the country continues implementing its largest military buildup since World War II. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out this graphic about the world’s largest armies.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Where the Ultra-Rich Are Growing Fastest See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. is expected to add nearly 67,000 people worth $30 million or more between 2021 and 2026, almost three times China’s increase. Poland and Qatar are expected to more than double their ultra-rich populations, leading the world in percentage growth. India is one of the few countries that ranks near the top in both total additions and growth rate. The world’s ultra-rich population is expanding rapidly, but growth is happening in very different ways across countries. While the U.S. is expected to create far more ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) than any other nation, several smaller economies are projected to see their populations of people worth $30 million or more grow even faster on a percentage basis. This visualization uses data from Knight Frank’s The Wealth Report 2026 to show which countries are expected to gain the most ultra-rich residents between 2021 and 2026. America Is Creating Ultra-Rich Individuals at an Unmatched Pace The U.S. is expected to add nearly 67,000 people worth at least $30 million between 2021 and 2026, almost three times China’s increase over the same period. No other country comes close in absolute terms. America’s deep capital markets, technology sector, and concentration of high-growth private companies continue to generate wealth at a scale unmatched by other economies. RankCountryGrowth in UHNWIs (2021-2026) 1 U.S.66,916 2 China22,753 3 Germany9,273 4 India7,716 5 Switzerland4,968 6 Australia4,036 7 France3,781 8 UK3,005 9 Italy2,886 10 Spain2,708 11 Japan2,609 12 Singapore2,529 13 Israel2,276 14 Canada2,267 15 Türkiye2,034 16 Saudi Arabia1,795 17 UAE1,712 18 Poland1,575 19 Indonesia1,028 20 Czechia914 China ranks second with more than 22,000 projected additions, reinforcing its position as one of the largest wealth creation markets globally. Several Countries Are Seeing Ultra-Rich Populations Double While the U.S. dominates in total additions, the fastest growth is occurring elsewhere. Poland leads the world with projected ultra-rich population growth of 109%, followed by Qatar at 107% and Türkiye at 94%. These gains suggest that wealth creation is accelerating beyond traditional financial centers and into a broader group of emerging and rapidly developing economies. RankCountryGrowth in UHNWIs (2021-2026) 1 Poland109% 2 Qatar107% 3 Türkiye94% 4 Romania93% 5 Greece74% 6 Israel71% 7 Saudi Arabia69% 8 Czechia67% 9 India63% 10 UAE55% 11 Singapore54% 12 Portugal50% 13 Spain42% 14 Morocco42% 15 Switzerland39% 16 Indonesia37% 17 U.S.36% 18 Argentina34% 19 Australia32% 20 Ireland32% Many of these countries are benefiting from industrial expansion, energy exports, infrastructure investment, and growing financial sectors. Gulf states such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia are also seeing wealth growth tied to elevated energy revenues and economic diversification initiatives. India Highlights a Broader Shift in Global Wealth Creation India is one of the few countries that appears near the top of both rankings. It is expected to add more than 7,700 ultra-rich individuals while growing its ultra-rich population by 63%. The broader rankings point to a world where new centers of wealth are emerging alongside established hubs. Countries ranging from Romania and Morocco to the Gulf states are producing more high-net-worth entrepreneurs and investors, reflecting shifts in capital flows, industrial growth, and business formation. Established wealth centers such as Switzerland, Singapore, and the UAE remain important magnets for affluent individuals, but the geography of wealth creation is becoming increasingly diverse. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Richest Countries vs. the Happiest Countries on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Where Electricity Prices Jumped the Most in America See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Maryland recorded the largest increase in residential electricity prices nationwide, with costs jumping 89% over the past year. The national average electricity price rose 10%, but several Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states posted increases well above that level. While prices surged across much of the East, electricity costs fell in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Oregon, and Nevada. Electricity prices are becoming one of the fastest-rising household expenses in parts of America. Using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), this map shows how residential electricity prices changed across all 50 states over the past year. The differences are striking. Maryland saw electricity prices surge 89% year over year, nearly nine times the national average increase of 10%, while several states in the West saw little change or outright declines. Much of the pressure is being driven by rising grid investment costs and growing electricity demand, including from AI-related data center expansion in some regions. Electricity Price Growth by State The following table shows the annual change in average residential electricity prices by state in March 2026. RankStateAnnual Change in Residential Electricity Prices Mar 2026 1Maryland89.3% 2District of Columbia22.5% 3New Jersey18.2% 4New Hampshire18.0% 5Ohio16.6% 6Virginia14.5% 7Washington14.1% 8Pennsylvania13.6% 9Montana13.0% 10Tennessee12.8% 11Kentucky12.7% 12Idaho12.4% 13New York12.2% 14South Dakota12.1% 15Missouri11.9% 16Nebraska11.9% 17Mississippi11.3% 18Colorado11.3% 19Oklahoma9.6% 20Michigan9.6% 21Wyoming9.5% 22Indiana8.8% 23Louisiana8.4% 24Arkansas8.3% 25North Carolina8.1% 26Vermont7.7% 27South Carolina7.7% 28North Dakota7.6% 29Iowa7.5% 30Illinois7.5% 31Texas7.3% 32Kansas7.0% 33Utah6.3% 34Wisconsin5.9% 35Delaware5.6% 36Alaska5.4% 37Alabama3.6% 38West Virginia3.0% 39Arizona3.0% 40Hawaii2.7% 41California2.7% 42Georgia2.2% 43New Mexico0.2% 44Maine0.2% 45Massachusetts0.1% 46Minnesota-0.1% 47Florida-1.5% 48Oregon-1.8% 49Nevada-1.8% 50Connecticut-6.2% 51Rhode Island-7.4% -- U.S. Average10.2% Where Electricity Bills Are Surging the Most Electricity prices climbed sharply across much of America over the past year, but the increases varied significantly by region. Several Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states recorded some of the nation’s largest increases. Washington D.C. saw prices rise 23%, while New Jersey and New Hampshire both posted gains of 18%. Ohio followed at 17%. Maryland was the clear outlier, recording by far the largest price jump nationwide. For households in the hardest-hit states, electricity bills are becoming a larger budget concern. Unlike many consumer purchases, electricity is a recurring necessity, meaning even moderate price increases can quickly add up over a year. Why Utility Costs Are Climbing Nationwide Electricity prices are rising as America’s power grid faces growing strain from aging infrastructure and surging demand. Utilities are investing billions into grid upgrades, transmission networks, and wildfire prevention projects, while electricity demand is accelerating due to AI data centers, population growth, and the shift toward electric vehicles and electric heating systems. AI-related data center growth is becoming a major source of new electricity demand. In Maryland, for example, Amazon Web Services recently expanded its data center operations as utilities across the region race to keep up with rising power needs. In PJM Interconnection—the largest U.S. power market serving 13 Eastern states and Washington D.C.—wholesale electricity prices surged 76% year over year in early 2026 as data center demand accelerated. Analysts warned many of those costs could ultimately be passed on to households through higher utility bills. America’s Growing Electricity Divide The map highlights a widening regional split in electricity costs. Many Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states experienced double-digit price increases, while parts of the West saw relatively stable prices or outright declines. Rhode Island recorded the largest drop in electricity prices at -7%, followed by Connecticut at -6%. Oregon and Nevada both saw prices fall 2% over the past year. The differences reflect how electricity markets vary widely across the U.S., with regional fuel mixes, grid investment needs, regulatory structures, and demand growth all shaping local utility costs. As AI data centers, electrification, and grid expansion reshape power demand, utility costs are starting to diverge sharply between regions. For consumers, electricity is increasingly shifting from a stable household expense into a more volatile and regionally uneven cost burden. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic showing the number of data centers by country.

Use This Visualization Ranked: America’s Top-Paying Jobs by Median Salary 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 Healthcare dominates America’s highest-paying occupations, with all 17 jobs above the BLS reporting cap of $239,200 belonging to the medical field. Airline pilots rank among the country’s highest-paid non-medical workers, earning a median annual wage of $226,600. Management and technology leadership roles round out the top-paying occupations outside healthcare. Americans often associate the highest-paying jobs with CEOs and tech executives. But according to the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data, healthcare occupations continue to dominate the top of the pay scale. In fact, every occupation earning above the BLS reporting cap of $239,200 annually belongs to the medical field, including surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, and other specialists. The data for this visualization comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. It ranks U.S. occupations by median annual wage using May 2024 estimates while also showing total employment levels across each profession. Medicine Continues to Dominate Top Pay Healthcare’s dominance reflects a combination of strong demand and limited supply. Becoming a physician typically requires four years of medical school followed by three to seven years of residency training, depending on specialty. In many fields, the number of residency positions also remains constrained, limiting the flow of new specialists into the workforce. These barriers help explain why physician occupations continue to occupy nearly every position at the top of America’s median wage rankings. OccupationMedian Annual WageTotal EmploymentField Surgeons, cardiologists, and other medical specialists≥$239.2K572KHealthcare Family Medicine Physicians$238.4K108KHealthcare General Internal Medicine Physicians$236.3K67KHealthcare Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers$226.6K99KAviation Dentists, All Other Specialists$225.8K6KHealthcare Nurse Anesthetists$223.2K50KHealthcare Pediatricians, General$210.1K43KHealthcare Chief Executives$206.4K212KManagement Dentists, General$172.8K113KHealthcare Computer and Information Systems Managers$171.2K646KManagement Architectural and Engineering Managers$167.7K210KManagement Physicists$166.3K21KSTEM Financial Managers$161.7K819KManagement Natural Sciences Managers$161.2K101KManagement Marketing Managers$161.0K385KManagement Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$156.2K26KLegal Computer Hardware Engineers$155.0K76KSTEM Podiatrists$152.8K10KHealthcare Lawyers$151.2K748KLegal Air Traffic Controllers$144.6K22KAviation Petroleum Engineers$141.3K19KSTEM Computer and Information Research Scientists$140.9K38KSTEM Compensation and Benefits Managers$140.4K20KManagement Human Resources Managers$140.0K216KManagement Purchasing Managers$139.5K81KManagement Political Scientists$139.4K6KSTEM Public Relations Managers$138.5K76KManagement Medical Dosimetrists$138.1K4KHealthcare Sales Managers$138.1K604KManagement Pharmacists$137.5K329KHealthcare Managers, All Other$136.6K631KManagement Family medicine physicians and general internal medicine physicians narrowly miss the reporting ceiling, earning median annual wages of $238,400 and $236,300, respectively. Together, the data shows that physician roles occupy nearly every position at the very top of America’s wage rankings. Nurse anesthetists also rank fifth overall among uncapped occupations at more than $223,000 per year. Pilot Salaries Surge After Pandemic Shortages Airline pilots, copilots, and flight engineers now rank as America’s third-highest-paying uncapped occupation, with median annual wages reaching $226,600. Pilot wages climbed sharply following major union negotiations in 2023 and 2024. Airlines including Delta, United, and American agreed to large pay increases as carriers scrambled to address staffing shortages after the pandemic travel rebound. The profession also faces strict supply constraints. Pilots must meet the FAA’s 1,500-hour flight requirement to earn an Airline Transport Pilot certification, while mandatory retirement rules at age 65 further tighten labor availability. Air traffic controllers also appear among the top 20 highest-paying occupations, earning roughly $145,000 annually despite not requiring a bachelor’s degree. Management and Tech Jobs Lead Outside Healthcare Beyond medicine and aviation, management and technology occupations dominate the rankings. Computer and information systems managers earn median wages of more than $171,000 annually, while architectural and engineering managers make nearly $168,000. Financial managers, marketing managers, and sales managers also rank highly due to the scale and profitability of the industries they oversee. Technology continues to produce some of the country’s best-paying non-medical careers as well, with computer hardware engineers and information research scientists benefiting from investment in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and cloud computing. Chief executives rank seventh among uncapped occupations with median pay of roughly $206,000. However, the BLS figures significantly understate executive compensation because they exclude stock awards, options, and deferred compensation packages that often make up the majority of CEO pay. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Jobs with the Most Projected Growth in the U.S. on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Mapped: America’s Most Air-Conditioned States 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 Air conditioning is nearly universal across much of the South, with several states reporting AC in more than 99% of homes. Some of America’s largest states have relatively low AC adoption, including California, Oregon, and Washington. Air conditioning has become a standard feature in most American homes, especially in regions where hot and humid summers are common. However, cooling access still varies widely across the country. This map shows the share of homes with air conditioning in every U.S. state and the District of Columbia, based on 2023 estimates. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates (LACE). Air Conditioning Is a Way of Life in the South The highest rates of air conditioning ownership are concentrated across the South and parts of the Midwest. Delaware, Florida, and Oklahoma all report AC in 99.5% of homes, while Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Missouri, and Nebraska all exceed 99%. RankStateShare of households with air conditioning 1Florida99.50% 2Delaware99.49% 3Oklahoma99.49% 4Alabama99.20% 5Louisiana99.10% 6Nebraska99.10% 7Missouri99.10% 8Georgia99.09% 9Texas98.99% 10South Carolina98.91% 11Mississippi98.91% 12New Jersey98.91% 13Indiana98.90% 14Iowa98.90% 15Kansas98.61% 16Maryland98.31% 17Tennessee98.20% 18Virginia98.20% 19District of Columbia98.20% 20Illinois98.18% 21Arizona97.99% 22North Dakota97.91% 23Kentucky97.79% 24Arkansas97.39% 25North Carolina97.30% 26Ohio96.40% 27Nevada96.11% 28Minnesota96.10% 29South Dakota95.41% 30Connecticut94.90% 31Pennsylvania94.30% 32Massachusetts94.12% 33Wisconsin92.30% 34Utah91.81% 35West Virginia91.80% 36Rhode Island91.63% 37Michigan91.40% 38Idaho90.70% 39New York90.21% 40New Hampshire87.18% 41Colorado86.60% 42New Mexico85.89% 43Oregon81.91% 44Maine81.71% 45Wyoming78.89% 46California78.61% 47Montana72.99% 48Vermont72.79% 49Washington65.79% 50Hawaii56.57% 51Alaska7.01% In these regions, long summers, high humidity, and frequent heat waves have made air conditioning a practical necessity rather than a luxury. Texas, Arizona, and much of the Southeast similarly report cooling access above 98%, highlighting how deeply integrated air conditioning has become in daily life across warm-weather regions. The Pacific Coast Remains an Outlier Several western states have significantly lower air conditioning rates despite their large populations. California ranks near the bottom at 78.6%, while Oregon sits at 81.9% and Washington at just 65.8%. Historically, coastal climates and steady ocean breezes reduced the need for cooling systems in these states. Many homes were built without central air conditioning because extreme heat events were relatively rare. However, rising temperatures and more frequent heat waves are beginning to challenge these assumptions. Heat Waves Are Driving New Demand Recent extreme weather events have increased attention on cooling access as a public health issue. During the Pacific Northwest heat dome in June 2021, temperatures reached unprecedented levels across Washington and Oregon. The event contributed to more than 100 deaths across the two states, where many households lack air conditioning. At the opposite end of the spectrum, Alaska remains the clear outlier, with only 7% of homes reporting air conditioning. Hawaii also reports relatively low adoption at 56.6%, reflecting its traditionally moderate climate and the cooling effects of steady trade winds. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The U.S. States Most and Least Prepared for Extreme Weather on Voronoi.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Deepest Caves 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 Veryovkina Cave in Abkhazia, Georgia, is the world’s deepest known cave at 7,257 feet (2,212 meters), narrowly edging neighboring Krubera-Voronja by just 42 feet. Four of the 10 deepest caves are found in Abkhazia’s Arabika Massif, where soluble karst rock creates ideal conditions for deep cave systems. Many caves are still being explored, and a February 2026 expedition is attempting to prove Mexico’s Chevé Cave is the deepest of all. Scaling the world’s tallest mountains is a well-charted pursuit, but descending into the planet’s deepest caves remains one of exploration’s last frontiers. The world’s deepest cave plunges nearly seven times deeper than the Eiffel Tower is tall, descending 7,257 feet (2,212 meters) into the Earth. Seven of the 10 deepest caves reach more than a mile underground, and four of the deepest are clustered in a single karst mountain region in Abkhazia, Georgia. This visualization shows the depth of the 10 deepest caves on Earth, using data from WorldAtlas, which measures their explored vertical depth from the highest entrance down to the lowest point reached. The 10 Deepest Caves in the World Veryovkina holds only a slim lead as the deepest cave in the world. At 7,257 feet (2,212 meters), it sits just 42 feet deeper than neighboring Krubera-Voronja, which reaches 7,215 feet (2,199 meters) and held the world record for more than a decade before explorers pushed Veryovkina past it in the same Caucasus massif. The data table below lists the world’s 10 deepest caves in feet and meters, along with the country where each is located: RankCaveDepth (feet)Depth (meters)Country 1Veryovkina 7,2572,212 Georgia / Abkhazia 2Krubera-Voronja 7,2152,199 Georgia / Abkhazia 3Sarma 6,0041,830 Georgia / Abkhazia 4Snezhnaja 5,7741,760 Georgia / Abkhazia 5Lamprechtsofen5,6921,735 Austria 6Gouffre Mirolda5,6861,733 France 7Gouffre Jean-Bernard5,3051,617 France 8Sistema del Cerro del Cuevón5,2131,589 Spain 9Hirlatzhöhle5,1181,560 Austria 10Sistema Huautla5,1181,560 Mexico After the top two, the rankings remain tightly packed: eight of the 10 deepest caves fall between roughly 5,100 and 6,000 feet deep. Third-place Sarma reaches 6,004 feet (1,830 meters) and is considered so hazardous that only professional speleologists are permitted to attempt it. It is followed by Snezhnaja at 5,774 feet (1,760 meters) and Austria’s Lamprechtsofen at 5,692 feet (1,735 meters), rounding out the planet’s five deepest caves. Why the Deepest Caves Cluster in Abkhazia The clustering at the top is no accident. Four of the 10 deepest caves, and five of the 20 deepest, lie within Abkhazia’s Arabika Massif, a block of thick, soluble limestone in the Western Caucasus. Over millions of years, rain and meltwater seep through cracks in this karst rock and slowly dissolve it into vast vertical shafts. Together, high mountains, heavy precipitation, and thick limestone create the conditions for cave systems that can drop thousands of feet underground. It’s a different mechanism from the one that produces the world’s deepest lakes, which owe their depth to tectonic rift basins rather than dissolving rock, but the result is similarly concentrated geography. Beyond the Caucasus, the deepest caves sit in the limestone ranges of the Alps and Pyrenees, with entries in Austria, France, Spain, Slovenia, Croatia, and Türkiye. To see how cave depths compare to the oceans and the deepest holes humans have ever drilled, explore this deep dive into Earth’s vertical extremes. The World’s Deepest Caves Are Still Being Explored Because a cave’s depth is defined by how far explorers have physically reached, these rankings are always provisional. Many of the listed caves are thought to extend well beyond their currently known floors, and a newly discovered connection between two separate systems can rewrite the order overnight. The most closely watched contest is in Mexico. In February 2026, a U.S. Deep Caving Team expedition set out to link Chevé Cave with a lower system, a connection that, if confirmed, could make Chevé the deepest cave on Earth and unseat Veryovkina. For now, the title still belongs to the Caucasus. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about our planet, check out this visualization on Voronoi, which breaks down what the Earth is made of.

Use This Visualization Mapped: Press Freedom Around the World 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 Less than 1% of the global population lives in a country rated as having “good” press freedom. More than half of countries and territories now fall into the “difficult” or “very serious” categories, up from 13.7% in 2002. The U.S. ranks 64th globally in 2026, down from 17th when the index began. The global state of press freedom has reached a 25-year low, according to the latest World Press Freedom Index from Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The index ranks 180 countries and territories based on five indicators: political context, legal framework, economic context, sociocultural context, and journalist safety. This world map shows press freedom scores around the world in 2026, revealing a widening divide between Europe, the only region with countries rated “good,” and much of the rest of the world. Most Countries Have Constrained Press Freedom The deterioration in press freedom has been dramatic over the past two decades. In 2002, only 13.7% of countries and territories were classified as having a “difficult” or “very serious” situation. By 2026, that figure had nearly quadrupled to 52.2%, meaning most countries now face substantial obstacles to independent journalism. This deterioration mirrors broader declines in global freedom, as governments increasingly restrict access to information, criminalize journalism, and place pressure on independent media. Here’s the full ranking from RSF’s 2026 World Press Freedom Index: RankCountryScoreClassification 1 Norway92.7Good 2 Netherlands88.9Good 3 Estonia88.5Good 4 Denmark88.5Good 5 Sweden87.6Good 6 Finland86.2Good 7 Ireland85.9Good 8 Switzerland84.8Satisfactory 9 Luxembourg84.1Satisfactory 10 Portugal83.7Satisfactory 11 Czechia83.0Satisfactory 12 Iceland82.8Satisfactory 13 Liechtenstein82.6Satisfactory 14 Germany82.2Satisfactory 15 Lithuania81.3Satisfactory 16 Belgium81.2Satisfactory 17 Latvia81.0Satisfactory 18 United Kingdom79.5Satisfactory 19 Austria79.4Satisfactory 20 Canada78.8Satisfactory 21 South Africa78.0Satisfactory 22 New Zealand77.4Satisfactory 23 Namibia77.0Satisfactory 24 Fiji76.8Satisfactory 25 France76.7Satisfactory 26 Jamaica75.9Satisfactory 27 Poland75.5Satisfactory 28 Taiwan75.4Satisfactory 29 Spain75.4Satisfactory 30 East Timor75.3Satisfactory 31 Moldova74.8Satisfactory 32 Trinidad and Tobago74.7Satisfactory 33 Australia74.6Satisfactory 34 Suriname73.2Satisfactory 35 Seychelles73.0Satisfactory 36 Slovenia72.9Satisfactory 37 Slovakia72.7Satisfactory 38 Costa Rica72.4Satisfactory 39 Ghana72.2Satisfactory 40 Cabo Verde72.0Satisfactory 41 Montenegro71.8Satisfactory 42 Mauritius70.9Satisfactory 43 Gabon70.6Satisfactory 44 Dominican Republic69.7Problematic 45 North Macedonia69.5Problematic 46 Gambia69.4Problematic 47 South Korea69.1Problematic 48 Uruguay68.7Problematic 49 Romania67.7Problematic 50 Armenia67.0Problematic 51 Brazil66.4Problematic 52 Croatia66.3Problematic 53 Côte d’Ivoire66.3Problematic 54 Ukraine66.1Problematic 55 Italy65.2Problematic 56 OECS64.6Problematic 57 Liberia64.5Problematic 58 Samoa64.5Problematic 59 Andorra63.9Problematic 60 Mauritania63.4Problematic 61 Japan62.9Problematic 62 Botswana62.9Problematic 63 United States62.6Problematic 64 Panama62.1Problematic 65 Belize61.7Problematic 66 Malta61.4Problematic 67 Congo-Brazzaville61.2Problematic 68 Malawi61.0Problematic 69 Chile60.8Problematic 70 Bulgaria60.3Problematic 71 Comoros60.2Problematic 72 Papua New Guinea60.1Problematic 73 Hungary59.9Problematic 74 Qatar59.8Problematic 75 Guyana59.6Problematic 76 Zambia58.6Problematic 77 Senegal58.1Problematic 78 Sierra Leone57.1Problematic 79 Cyprus56.9Problematic 80 Central African Republic56.7Problematic 81 Northern Cyprus (Occupied)56.6Problematic 82 Albania56.5Problematic 83 Kosovo55.9Problematic 84 Mongolia55.8Problematic 85 Greece55.1Problematic 86 Paraguay54.7Difficult 87 Nepal54.8Difficult 88 Lesotho54.4Difficult 89 Bosnia-Herzegovina54.3Difficult 90 Bolivia54.3Difficult 91 Thailand54.0Difficult 92 Chad53.9Difficult 93 Equatorial Guinea52.8Difficult 94 Malaysia52.7Difficult 95 Brunei52.6Difficult 96 Togo52.6Difficult 97 Argentina52.4Difficult 98 Mozambique52.3Difficult 99 Guinea-Bissau52.0Difficult 100 Eswatini51.9Difficult 101 Colombia51.7Difficult 102 Kenya50.5Difficult 103 Morocco / Western Sahara50.6Difficult 104 Serbia50.8Difficult 105 Haiti50.3Difficult 106 Madagascar51.0Difficult 107 Maldives49.2Difficult 108 Angola48.8Difficult 109 Burkina Faso48.5Difficult 110 Guinea48.5Difficult 111 Nigeria48.1Difficult 112 Benin47.4Difficult 113 Philippines46.8Difficult 114 Lebanon46.5Difficult 115 Israel46.5Difficult 116 Tanzania46.2Difficult 117 South Sudan46.2Difficult 118 Burundi46.1Difficult 119 Niger46.0Difficult 120 Mali45.6Difficult 121 Mexico45.2Difficult 122 Singapore44.6Difficult 123 Ecuador44.4Difficult 124 Zimbabwe44.4Difficult 125 Somalia43.8Difficult 126 Oman43.7Difficult 127 Guatemala43.2Difficult 128 Indonesia43.0Difficult 129 DR Congo42.2Difficult 130 Uganda42.0Difficult 131 Honduras41.0Difficult 132 Cameroon40.9Difficult 133 Georgia40.8Difficult 134 Sri Lanka40.8Difficult 135 Kuwait40.4Difficult 136 Tunisia40.4Difficult 137 Libya40.3Difficult 138 Rwanda39.6Very Serious 139 Hong Kong39.5Very Serious 140 Syria39.4Very Serious 141 Jordan39.3Very Serious 142 El Salvador38.9Very Serious 143 Peru37.9Very Serious 144 Algeria37.4Very Serious 145 Kyrgyzstan35.1Very Serious 146 Uzbekistan35.0Very Serious 147 Ethiopia34.7Very Serious 148 Kazakhstan34.4Very Serious 149 Bhutan33.5Very Serious 150 Cambodia33.3Very Serious 151 Bangladesh33.1Very Serious 152 Pakistan32.6Very Serious 153 Laos32.5Very Serious 154 Tajikistan32.2Very Serious 155 Palestine32.1Very Serious 156 India32.0Very Serious 157 United Arab Emirates30.9Very Serious 158 Venezuela30.5Very Serious 159 Sudan29.0Very Serious 160 Cuba29.2Very Serious 161 Iraq28.9Very Serious 162 Yemen27.9Very Serious 163 Türkiye27.9Very Serious 164 Belarus27.7Very Serious 165 Myanmar26.4Very Serious 166 Djibouti25.0Very Serious 167 Nicaragua25.0Very Serious 168 Egypt24.9Very Serious 169 Bahrain24.8Very Serious 170 Azerbaijan24.0Very Serious 171 Russia23.2Very Serious 172 Turkmenistan23.1Very Serious 173 Vietnam21.2Very Serious 174 Afghanistan19.5Very Serious 175 Saudi Arabia19.1Very Serious 176 Iran17.5Very Serious 177 China13.9Very Serious 178 North Korea12.7Very Serious 179 Eritrea10.2Very Serious Europe is the only region in the world with countries scoring 85 or higher in the index, which corresponds to “good” press freedom. Norway leads the list with a score of 92.7, followed by the Netherlands (88.9), Estonia (88.5), and Denmark (88.5). While several European countries continue to score highly, they account for only a small share of the global population. As a result, RSF estimates that less than 1% of people worldwide live in a country classified as having “good” press freedom, underscoring how rare robust press freedom has become globally. At the bottom of the ranking, Eritrea has a score of 10.7, with North Korea (12.7) and China (13.9) rounding out the bottom three. Iran (17.5) and Saudi Arabia (19.1) are the next two countries at the bottom of the list, and Russia is ninth from the bottom with a score of 23.2. The Legal Environment for Press Is Getting Worse RSF says the legal indicator saw the sharpest decline in 2026, worsening in 110 of 180 countries. Notable declines were recorded in India, Egypt, Israel, and Georgia. This reflects the growing use of national security laws, emergency legislation, lawsuits, and other legal tools to restrict reporting. In many countries, journalism is being squeezed less by outright censorship and more by legal risk. U.S. Among Big Movers in Press Freedom in 2026 Niger saw the steepest fall in the 2026 index, dropping 37 places to 120th. RSF links this to worsening conditions in the Sahel, where armed groups and military juntas have undermined access to balanced information. The U.S. fell seven places to 64th in 2026, extending a decline that has seen it drop 47 positions since the index began in 2002. The country now ranks below many Western European nations as well as several smaller democracies, underscoring how perceptions of media freedom have shifted over the past two decades. Meanwhile, Syria posted the largest improvement, rising 36 spots following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s dictatorship in late 2024. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about public trust in news sources, check out Where People Trust the Media (and Where They Don’t) on Voronoi.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes in 2025–26 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 Cristiano Ronaldo topped all athletes with an estimated $300 million in earnings, the only one above $200 million and roughly $130 million ahead of No. 2 Canelo Álvarez. Soccer and basketball each placed three athletes in the top 10, together accounting for six of the world’s highest-paid stars. Shohei Ohtani and LeBron James earned more off the field than on it in the 2025–26 season. Elite sports earnings are increasingly concentrated among a small group of global superstars. Across the 2025–26 season, the world’s 10 highest-paid athletes earned more than $1.4 billion combined from salaries, prize money, endorsements, appearance fees, licensing, and business ventures. This visualization ranks the world’s 10 highest-paid athletes using data from Forbes, showing each athlete’s total earnings and how that income breaks down between on-field and off-field sources. Cristiano Ronaldo Earned $300M in 2025–26 At the top of the ranking, Cristiano Ronaldo earned an estimated $300 million, making him the only athlete to clear $200 million for the season. The Portuguese forward banked $235 million on the field from his Saudi Pro League contract and another $65 million off it, putting him roughly $130 million ahead of any rival. The data table below shows the 10 highest-paid athletes in the 2025–26 season, split into on- and off-field earnings, along with their sport and nationality: RankAthleteTotal Earnings ($M)On-Field ($M)Off-Field ($M)Sport 1 Cristiano Ronaldo300.0235.065.0Soccer 2 Canelo Alvarez170.0160.010.0Boxing 3 Lionel Messi140.070.070.0Soccer 4 LeBron James137.852.885.0Basketball 5 Shohei Ohtani127.62.6125.0Baseball 6 Stephen Curry124.759.765.0Basketball 7 Jon Rahm107.097.010.0Golf 8 Karim Benzema104.0100.04.0Soccer 9 Kevin Durant103.854.849.0Basketball 10 Lewis Hamilton100.070.030.0Formula 1 Boxing’s Canelo Álvarez ranked second at $170 million, almost all of it ($160 million) earned inside the ring. Lionel Messi rounded out the top three at $140 million, split evenly between on- and off-field income. Messi famously turned down a reported $1 billion offer from a Saudi soccer league in 2023, choosing instead to join Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Soccer and Basketball Athletes Dominate the Top 10 Two sports account for the majority of the list. Soccer placed three names in the top 10 with Ronaldo, Messi, and Karim Benzema, and basketball matched it with LeBron James, Stephen Curry, and Kevin Durant. The four remaining spots went to one athlete each from boxing, baseball, golf, and Formula 1. By nationality, the United States led with three athletes, all from the NBA, ahead of a spread across Portugal, Mexico, Argentina, Japan, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. Every athlete in the top 10 was male. The mix of earnings varies sharply by sport. Soccer and basketball stars often combine large salaries with global endorsement portfolios, while athletes in sports like boxing and golf can rely much more heavily on prize money, purses, and competition-related income. Shohei Ohtani’s Earnings Are Almost Entirely Off-Field While most of these athletes earn the bulk of their money competing, two are striking exceptions. Shohei Ohtani took home an estimated $127.6 million, yet just $2.6 million of it, or about 2%, counted as on-field income. That is because most of his record $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is deferred and will not begin paying out until 2034, leaving endorsements to power his current earnings. LeBron James shows a similar tilt, with 62% of his $137.8 million coming from off-field deals. At the other end of the spectrum, Karim Benzema (96%), Canelo Álvarez (94%), and Jon Rahm (91%) earned nearly everything from competition. Messi sat right in the middle, with a clean 50-50 split between salary and commercial income. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Highest Earning Sports Teams per League on Voronoi.