See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Highest-Paying Job in Every 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 Healthcare occupations rank as the highest-paying job in 48 of 50 states. Missouri tops the nation, where orthopedic surgeons earn roughly $843,000 annually. California ranks just 45th, with eye surgeons earning about $400,000 a year. The highest-paying jobs in America aren’t concentrated in Silicon Valley, Wall Street, or even the nation’s largest cities. Using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, this graphic ranks the highest-paying occupation in every state by median salary as of May 2025. Healthcare professions dominate the list, but the biggest surprise is where the largest paychecks are found. Missouri ranks first in the nation, with orthopedic surgeons earning roughly $843,000 annually. By comparison, California’s highest-paying occupation earns less than half that amount. Healthcare Dominates America’s Top Pay Rankings Healthcare occupations rank as the highest-paying job in 48 states, making medicine by far the most dominant profession on the map. StateHighest-Paying OccupationMedian Annual Wage 2025 AlabamaCardiologists$519K ConnecticutCardiologists$489K IllinoisCardiologists$518K IndianaCardiologists$589K KentuckyCardiologists$558K NebraskaCardiologists$646K New YorkCardiologists$492K PennsylvaniaCardiologists$579K TennesseeCardiologists$610K TexasCardiologists$410K WashingtonCardiologists$656K WisconsinCardiologists$637K ArizonaOrthopedic Surgeons$559K FloridaOrthopedic Surgeons$474K MississippiOrthopedic Surgeons$544K MissouriOrthopedic Surgeons$843K MontanaOrthopedic Surgeons$561K New HampshireOrthopedic Surgeons$556K West VirginiaOrthopedic Surgeons$598K MaineRadiologists$556K MarylandRadiologists$582K MassachusettsRadiologists$427K MichiganRadiologists$486K MinnesotaRadiologists$708K New JerseyRadiologists$483K South DakotaRadiologists$586K North CarolinaSurgeons$398K North DakotaSurgeons$605K OhioSurgeons$554K OklahomaSurgeons$554K VermontSurgeons$439K WyomingSurgeons$388K AlaskaER Doctors$453K IowaER Doctors$429K New MexicoER Doctors$405K Rhode IslandER Doctors$513K ArkansasDermatologists$422K DelawareDermatologists$442K NevadaDermatologists$419K KansasAnesthesiologists$437K VirginiaAnesthesiologists$488K OregonObstetricians & Gynecologists$395K UtahObstetricians & Gynecologists$437K GeorgiaPilots$618K IdahoPilots$508K CaliforniaEye Surgeons$400K South CarolinaInternal Medicine$360K Washington D.C.Neurologists$332K ColoradoOrthodontists$416K LouisianaPediatricians$503K HawaiiPhysicians$339K Cardiologists lead in 10 states, while surgical specialties account for many of the highest-paying occupations elsewhere. The pattern reflects both the extensive training required to become a physician and the growing shortage of medical professionals nationwide. By 2036, the U.S. could face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians, increasing competition for talent as healthcare demand continues to rise with an aging population. Missouri Tops the Nation Healthcare dominates the rankings nationwide, but salaries vary enormously depending on specialty and location. Missouri ranks first overall, with orthopedic surgeons earning a median annual wage of roughly $843,000, more than 10 times the national median of about $81,000. The figure highlights how specialist compensation can vary based on regional labor shortages, healthcare demand, and physician supply. In some markets, hospitals and healthcare systems must offer significantly higher pay to attract and retain specialized talent. The specialty itself also sits at the center of a powerful demographic trend. As Americans live longer, demand for procedures such as hip and knee replacements is expected to rise, increasing the need for orthopedic specialists in many regions. The Pilot Exception Georgia and Idaho are the only states where airline pilots rank as the highest-paying occupation. Pilot compensation has risen sharply in recent years. Captains at major U.S. airlines have seen wages climb 46% since 2020, while regional airline pilots have received raises of 86% amid persistent labor shortages. With North America projected to face a shortage of roughly 13,000 pilots by 2032, aviation remains one of the few professions capable of competing with top medical specialties on pay. Why Healthcare Pays So Much The concentration of healthcare occupations at the top of state pay rankings points to a broader trend reshaping the U.S. economy. Healthcare accounts for nearly one-fifth of U.S. GDP, or over $5 trillion in spending annually. As Americans live longer and require more complex care, demand for physicians and specialists is expected to remain strong. The map also highlights how valuable scarce expertise has become. Whether in medicine or aviation, the highest-paying jobs tend to be those that require years of training, specialized knowledge, and skills that are difficult to replace. In that sense, the map is about more than salaries. It offers a snapshot of where demand for talent is strongest and which professions remain among the most valuable in America today. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the income needed to buy a home in every state.

Published 8 hours ago on June 17, 2026 By Cody Good Graphics & Design Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Pulsar Helium   Helium-3: The Most Powerful Fuel by Energy Density Key Takeaways As a potential fuel source in nuclear fusion, Helium-3 (~100M MJ/kg) is one of the most energy-dense fuels available. The next most energy dense fuel is Uranium-235 (4M MJ/kg) used in commercially proven nuclear fission, followed by Hydrogen (120 MJ/kg). Helium-3 (He-3) is an extremely rare, non-radioactive helium isotope found in trace amounts on the Earth and on the Moon’s surface. As a potential fuel source in nuclear fusion, it’s one of the most energy-dense fuels available.  This graphic, created in partnership with Pulsar Helium, compares different fuel sources based on energy density. It’s part one of four in the Helium 3: From Theory to Opportunity series, delivering key He-3 insights for investors tracking deep tech, critical minerals, and advanced computing. Helium-3 vs. Helium-4: What’s the Difference? Helium-4 (He-4) is the gas commonly known to make balloons float, and makes up 99.999% of known helium on Earth. The difference from He-3 is at the atomic level where He-3 has one less neutron than He-4.  This difference causes unique changes in behavior that are valuable for quantum technologies and cryogenics. Most importantly, it’s critical to advanced fusion research as a potential fuel source. Fuels Ranked by Energy Density Gram-for-gram, He-3 is one of the most energy dense fuels around. Using practical reactor performance estimates as a theoretical fuel source, He-3’s energy density is 100M MJ/kg.  That makes it several orders of magnitude larger than the following more traditional fuel types. FuelEnergy Density (MJ/kg) Helium-3 (fusion)100,000,000 Uranium-235 (fission)3,900,000 Hydrogen120 Natural Gas55 Gasoline46 Crude Oil44 Biodiesel38 Ethanol27 Coal24 Wood16 Source: U.S. DOE; I. Hore-Lacy, Nuclear Energy in the 21st Century; IAEA; NASA: Based on NASA’s He-3 fusion reaction energy (18.35 MeV per reaction), and IAEA reactor performance assumptions, the energy density of He-3 is about 100 million MJ/kg. After He-3 is Uranium-235 (U-235), used in nuclear fission with an energy density of 4M MJ/kg followed by Hydrogen at 120 MJ/kg.  As a rough comparison, 1 kilogram of He-3 can generate as much energy as roughly 25 kilograms of U-235 or nearly 1 million kilograms of hydrogen. Helium 3: From Theory to Opportunity As global energy demand continues to climb, Helium-3 pairs potentially massive energy density with real-world strategic demand today.  For investors, it’s a high-upside emerging supply story to watch. Part two, the next graphic in the series, will deliver insights about the economics of He-3.     You may also like Energy1 hour ago The Top 10 Signals Pulsar Is Leading the Helium‑3 Race See the top signals that Pulsar Helium is leading in the Helium-3 race, from high-grade helium discoveries to an Earth-based supply pathway. Energy3 hours ago The Cost of Helium-3: Earth Sources vs. the Moon Helium-3 extraction costs vary widely based on source, from Earth-based underground deposits to the lunar surface. Here’s how they compare. Energy5 hours ago Helium-3’s Projected Demand Rise Through 2035 See how Helium-3 demand is projected to grow nearly 14x by 2035 for quantum, cryogenics, and fusion research using this rare isotope. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

How European Travel to the U.S. Has Changed Since 2019 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways: European travel to the U.S. remains below pre-pandemic levels, with roughly 1.8 million fewer visitors in 2025 than in 2019. The steepest declines came from Northern Europe, including Denmark (-43%), Norway (-41%), and Sweden (-37%). A handful of countries saw growth, led by Poland (+68%), Albania (+57%), and Croatia (+52%). European travel to the United States has changed significantly since before the pandemic. Using arrival data from the U.S. International Trade Administration, this graphic from the European Correspondent compares visitor numbers from 38 European countries in 2019 and 2025. Overall, Europe sent roughly 1.8 million fewer visitors to the U.S. than it did before the pandemic, though the trend varies considerably by country. While many of America’s largest European travel markets, including the UK, Germany, and France, remain below 2019 levels, several countries in Eastern and Southern Europe recorded notable increases in travel to the U.S. How Travel to the U.S. Changed Across Europe The U.S. has been one of the world’s most popular long-haul destinations for European tourists for decades. However, many European countries are now changing their travel preferences. Major economies like the UK (-15%), Germany (-14%), and France (-14%) are posting fewer visits to the United States than they did in 2019. The table below shows how visitor numbers to the U.S. from European countries have changed from 2019 to 2025: CountryVisitors to the U.S. in 2019 (millions)Visitors to the U.S. in 2025 (millions)2019 to 2025 Change United Kingdom4.784.06-15% Germany2.061.77-14% France1.841.59-14% Italy1.091.18+9% Spain0.940.91-3% Netherlands0.730.57-21% Ireland0.520.49-6% Switzerland0.470.36-24% Sweden0.450.28-37% Denmark0.310.18-43% Belgium0.290.26-11% Norway0.270.16-41% Poland0.230.38+68% Austria0.20.18-10% Portugal0.160.18+15% Finland0.140.1-32% Czechia0.130.12-8% Hungary0.10.09-10% Ukraine0.090.09-4% Romania0.090.1+9% Greece0.080.09+10% Iceland0.060.04-25% Slovakia0.050.05-9% Lithuania0.030.04+18% Bulgaria0.030.03+6% Serbia0.020.03+17% Slovenia0.030.03-2% Croatia0.030.04+52% Luxembourg0.020.02-17% Estonia0.020.02-13% Latvia0.020.02+6% Albania0.010.02+57% Georgia0.010.014+40% Moldova0.0090.008-17% Malta0.0080.01+8% BiH0.0080.009+8% N. Macedonia0.0070.01+33% Montenegro0.0050.006+9% Nordic countries like Denmark (-43%), Norway (-41%), Sweden (-37%), Finland (-32%), and Iceland (-25%) have led the decline in percentage terms. Meanwhile, the largest absolute declines came from the UK, Germany, and France, which together account for a substantial share of all European arrivals. Not every country followed the trend. Poland recorded the largest increase in travel to the U.S. (+68%), followed by Albania (+57%) and Croatia (+52%). Italy also stood out among Europe’s largest travel markets, posting a 9% increase while most major countries saw declines. Why Are Europeans Avoiding the U.S.? Europe’s largest tour operator, TUI, reported “significantly lower demand” for U.S.-bound trips from European customers, while seeing stronger growth for destinations in Asia, the Emirates, and the Caribbean. Company executives specifically cited changing traveler preferences and concerns surrounding U.S. immigration policies. Reports of tourists being detained or facing entry complications have attracted significant media attention across Europe. In response, some governments have issued updated travel guidance, while news coverage has amplified concerns about the visitor experience. Economic factors are also playing a role. Long-haul travel remains expensive, and many European travelers are finding competitive alternatives closer to home or in emerging tourism hubs across Asia and the Gulf region. At the same time, perceptions matter. Tourism analysts note that geopolitical tensions, immigration debates, and shifting international attitudes toward the U.S. can influence destination choices even when practical travel barriers remain unchanged. It’s Not Just Europeans Staying Away The trend extends beyond Europe. Canada has experienced one of the sharpest declines in travel to the U.S., with industry groups estimating millions fewer visits compared to previous years. Trade tensions, currency pressures, and political disagreements have all contributed to softer demand. Broader international tourism data paints a similar picture. The U.S. welcomed roughly 68 million foreign visitors in 2025, down from about 72 million in 2024, even as global travel volumes continued to rise. International visitor spending also declined, suggesting the slowdown is having measurable economic consequences for tourism-dependent regions. Whether this represents a temporary dip or a longer-term shift remains to be seen. But for now, the data suggests that while Europeans haven’t stopped traveling, many are increasingly choosing destinations other than the United States. Learn More on the Voronoi App Check out Europe Takes Its Vacation Time Seriously on Voronoi to see how much vacation time Europeans enjoy each year.

Published 2 hours ago on June 16, 2026 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Hinrich Foundation Mapped: The World’s Space Launch Sites (2016-2026) Space launch activity is increasingly concentrated in two countries. Between 2016 and 2026 (YTD as of June 8, 2026), the United States recorded 754 orbital launches, while China completed 513. This map, created in partnership with the Hinrich Foundation, shows the world’s major space launch sites and their activity over the last decade. The U.S. Leads Space Launches The U.S. remains the world’s launch leader. Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral accounted for 499 launches between 2016 and 2026. Vandenberg Space Force Base hosted another 222. Launch SiteCountryNumber of Launches Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site China16 Huang Hai CZ-11 China19 Jiuquan Space Center China188 Taiyuan weixing fashe zhongxin China95 Wenchang Space Center China45 Xichang Space Center China144 Yangjiang China6 Centre Spatial Guyanais France75 Israeli Air Force Test Range Israel4 Tanegashima Space Center Japan30 Uchinoura Space Center Japan5 Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 New Zealand72 Baykonur Kosmodrome Russia/Soviet Union98 Plesetsk Kosmodrome Russia/Soviet Union74 Vostochniy, Svobodniy, Amurskaya Oblast', Rossiy Russia/Soviet Union20 Barge launch site South Korea1 Naro Space Center South Korea3 Kennedy / Cape Canaveral United States499 Mojave Spaceport United States4 Pacific Spaceport Complex Alaska United States2 Starbase United States8 Vandenberg Space Force Base United States222 Wallops Island United States19 Commercial operators helped fuel this growth. SpaceX, for example, increased space exploration frequency and expanded U.S. access to orbit. China Expands Its Launch Network China recorded the second-highest number of launches during the period. Jiuquan Space Center led with 188 launches. Xichang followed with 144, while Taiyuan recorded 95. China also expanded its infrastructure. Wenchang completed 45 launches, while Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site added 16. These newer facilities support satellite deployment, commercial missions, and future lunar ambitions. Launch Sites Are Strategic Assets These sites form the backbone of space infrastructure. They provide access to satellites that support communications, navigation, defense, and Earth observation. Russia recorded 192 launches across Baikonur (98), Plesetsk (74), and Vostochny (20). Other key facilities include France’s Guiana Space Centre (75 launches), New Zealand’s Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 (72), and Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center (30). Larger countries often hold a geographic advantage. They can build more sites and expand capacity more easily. Defense Activity Moves Into Orbit Defense-related launches are rising. The U.S. launched 250 metric tons of defense payloads between 2020 and 2024, up from 120 metric tons in 2005–2009. China increased its defense launch mass from 40 metric tons to 230 metric tons over the same period. Meanwhile, the Rest of World saw defense launch mass fall from 160 metric tons to roughly 120 metric tons. The New Space Race The U.S. and China are investing heavily in space infrastructure. Both countries are building the space exploration capacity needed to support future satellite networks, military systems, and commercial services. As space becomes more important to global trade and national security, related infrastructure is becoming a key source of strategic advantage. Visit the Hinrich Foundation to learn more about space dominance and its importance in global trade. 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Use This Visualization Which Countries Produce More Energy Than They Use? See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Russia had the world’s largest energy surplus in 2024 at 26.0 quadrillion BTUs. China had the largest energy deficit, consuming 39.8 quadrillion BTUs more than it produced. The U.S. and Canada both ranked among the top surplus economies, while India, Japan, and South Korea were among the largest deficit economies. This map shows which countries produced more energy than they consumed in 2024, and which relied more heavily on energy from abroad. The data for this visualization comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Energy gaps are measured in quadrillion British thermal units (BTUs), calculated as total energy production minus total energy consumption. Positive values indicate a surplus, while negative values indicate a deficit. Russia Has the World’s Largest Energy Surplus Russia produced 26.0 quadrillion BTUs more energy than it consumed in 2024, the largest surplus of any country. The country remains one of the world’s largest producers of oil, natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy, generating far more energy than its domestic economy requires. RankCountry/RegionEnergy Gap (Quadrillion BTU) 1 Russia26.0 2 Saudi Arabia15.1 3 Australia11.9 4 Canada10.0 5 United States9.0 6 Indonesia8.8 7 Norway8.3 8 Qatar7.6 9 Iraq7.0 10 United Arab Emirates6.8 11 Iran6.2 12 Kuwait4.7 13 Kazakhstan4.2 14 Algeria3.6 15 Nigeria3.1 16 Angola2.4 17 Colombia2.3 18 Oman2.2 19 Libya2.1 20 Azerbaijan2.0 21 Mongolia1.8 22 Venezuela1.5 23 Turkmenistan1.5 24 Brazil1.3 25 Mozambique0.7 26 Congo-Brazzaville0.5 27 Ecuador0.5 28 Trinidad and Tobago0.4 29 Gabon0.4 30 Brunei0.4 31 Papua New Guinea0.4 32 Equatorial Guinea0.3 33 Argentina0.3 34 Bahrain0.3 35 Chad0.3 36 Ghana0.2 37 Cameroon0.1 38 Bolivia0.1 39 South Sudan0.1 40 South Africa0.1 41 Laos0.1 42 Myanmar0.1 43 Madagascar-0.1 44 Tajikistan-0.1 45 Guyana-0.1 46 Kyrgyzstan-0.1 47 Namibia-0.1 48 Guinea-0.1 49 Peru-0.1 50 Mauritania-0.1 51 Zambia-0.1 52 Zimbabwe-0.1 53 North Macedonia-0.1 54 Nicaragua-0.1 55 Mauritius-0.1 56 Estonia-0.1 57 Burkina Faso-0.1 58 Uganda-0.1 59 Bosnia and Herzegovina-0.1 60 Palestinian Territories-0.1 61 Mali-0.1 62 Latvia-0.1 63 Cyprus-0.1 64 Côte d’Ivoire-0.1 65 Benin-0.1 66 Afghanistan-0.1 67 Sudan-0.1 68 Jamaica-0.1 69 Uruguay-0.1 70 Moldova-0.1 71 Syria-0.1 72 Malta-0.1 73 Slovenia-0.1 74 Armenia-0.1 75 Costa Rica-0.1 76 El Salvador-0.1 77 Tanzania-0.1 78 Nepal-0.1 79 Luxembourg-0.1 80 Senegal-0.2 81 Honduras-0.2 82 Yemen-0.2 83 Cuba-0.2 84 Georgia-0.2 85 Sri Lanka-0.2 86 Lithuania-0.2 87 Denmark-0.2 88 Ethiopia-0.2 89 Croatia-0.2 90 Lebanon-0.2 91 Guatemala-0.3 92 Cambodia-0.3 93 Kenya-0.3 94 Serbia-0.3 95 New Zealand-0.3 96 Bulgaria-0.3 97 Tunisia-0.3 98 Panama-0.3 99 Jordan-0.3 100 Romania-0.4 101 Slovakia-0.4 102 Switzerland-0.5 103 Finland-0.5 104 Dominican Republic-0.5 105 Uzbekistan-0.5 106 Ireland-0.5 107 Sweden-0.5 108 Hungary-0.6 109 Portugal-0.6 110 Ukraine-0.6 111 Czechia-0.7 112 Belarus-0.8 113 Austria-0.8 114 Greece-0.9 115 Morocco-0.9 116 Hong Kong-1 117 Chile-1.1 118 Egypt-1.1 119 Bangladesh-1.2 120 Pakistan-1.3 121 Philippines-1.7 122 Vietnam-1.8 123 Belgium-1.8 124 Mexico-1.9 125 Poland-2.0 126 Netherlands-2.5 127 United Kingdom-2.8 128 Thailand-3.4 129 Singapore-3.7 130 Spain-3.8 131 France-4.2 132 Taiwan-4.3 133 Italy-4.7 134 Türkiye-4.9 135 Germany-7.1 136 South Korea-10.3 137 Japan-13.7 138 India-15.1 139 China-39.8 Saudi Arabia ranked second with a surplus of 15.1 quadrillion BTUs, followed by Australia at 11.9 and Canada at 10.0. The United States also posted a sizable surplus of 9.0 quadrillion BTUs. China Has the World’s Largest Energy Deficit China recorded the biggest energy deficit at 39.8 quadrillion BTUs. The country’s enormous industrial base and population drive energy demand beyond domestic production. India ranked second with a deficit of 15.1 quadrillion BTUs, while Japan followed at 13.7. Other large energy importers include South Korea, Germany, Türkiye, Italy, and France. Why Some Large Economies Run Energy Deficits A country’s energy balance is shaped by both production capacity and consumption patterns. Resource-rich nations often generate large surpluses, but geography alone does not determine outcomes. Technological development, industrial structure, population size, and government policy all influence whether a nation becomes a net exporter or importer of energy. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Biggest Electricity Consumers on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Mapped: The States Americans Are Fleeing—and Moving To 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 North Carolina attracted more domestic movers than any other state in 2025, gaining 84,100 residents from elsewhere in the U.S. California (-229,100) and New York (-137,600) remained the nation’s largest sources of domestic outmigration. While Sun Belt states still dominated migration gains, several Midwestern states posted positive inflows as affordability pressures spread across previously hot markets. Americans are still moving in large numbers, but the destinations are shifting. In 2025, North Carolina attracted more domestic migrants than any other state, while California and New York recorded the largest population losses to other parts of the country. This map shows net domestic migration by state from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025, using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. The measure captures moves between U.S. states and excludes both international immigration and natural population growth. The results suggest that the migration patterns that defined the early 2020s are evolving as housing costs rise across many of America’s fastest-growing regions. North Carolina Leads the Nation North Carolina attracted the largest net inflow of domestic migrants in 2025, gaining more than 84,000 residents from other states. Texas followed with 67,300 net arrivals, while South Carolina added 66,600 movers and Tennessee gained more than 42,000. RankStateNet Domestic Migration (2025) 1North Carolina+84.1K 2Texas+67.3K 3South Carolina+66.6K 4Tennessee+42.4K 5Arizona+31.1K 6Georgia+27.3K 7Alabama+23.4K 8Florida+22.5K 9Idaho+19.9K 10Nevada+14.9K 11Oklahoma+14.5K 12Arkansas+14.5K 13Missouri+14.0K 14Indiana+12.2K 15Ohio+11.9K 16Washington+9.2K 17Minnesota+8.3K 18Maine+7.4K 19Kentucky+7.3K 20Wisconsin+7.0K 21Delaware+6.9K 22New Hampshire+6.6K 23West Virginia+6.4K 24Montana+6.3K 25Virginia+6.3K 26Utah+3.3K 27Oregon+2.2K 28South Dakota+2.2K 29Michigan+1.8K 30Wyoming+1.5K 31North Dakota+512 32Nebraska−366 33Kansas−519 34Vermont−726 35Mississippi−917 36Iowa−970 37Rhode Island−1.6K 38New Mexico−2.3K 39Pennsylvania−2.9K 40District of Columbia−4.1K 41Alaska−4.5K 42Connecticut−5.9K 43Hawaii−8.9K 44Colorado−12.1K 45Maryland−12.1K 46Louisiana−14.4K 47Massachusetts−33.3K 48New Jersey−37.4K 49Illinois−40.0K 50New York−137.6K 51California−229.1K North Carolina’s first-place finish highlights a broader shift in domestic migration, as strong job growth and lower housing costs helped it attract more movers than any other state in 2025. The Sun Belt’s Affordability Advantage Is Narrowing Texas and Florida remain among the country’s biggest migration winners, but both have experienced a significant slowdown from their recent highs. The slowdown is especially notable because Texas and Florida were the dominant migration magnets of the pandemic era. While both still posted sizable gains in 2025, neither came close to the record inflows seen just a few years ago. Rising property taxes, increasing home insurance costs, and higher housing prices have reduced some of the affordability advantages that originally attracted newcomers. The Midwest Makes a Comeback One of the most notable developments in 2025 was the improvement in migration performance across parts of the Midwest. Ohio posted a net gain of nearly 12,000 residents, while Minnesota added more than 8,000. For households priced out of many coastal and Sun Belt markets, Midwestern states increasingly offer a combination of lower home prices, lower living costs, and growing employment opportunities. That helped states such as Ohio, Minnesota, and Indiana post net migration gains in 2025. California and New York Still Lead Outflows Despite some improvement from recent peaks, California and New York remained the largest sources of domestic outmigration. California lost more than 229,000 residents to other states in 2025, while New York saw a net loss of nearly 138,000. Other states experiencing notable outflows included Illinois, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Where Are the Poor in America? States Ranked by Poverty on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: SpaceX vs. The Largest Public Space Companies 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 SpaceX’s $2.46 trillion market cap is larger than the combined value of the next 20 biggest public space companies, which together are worth about $235 billion. Rocket Lab ranks a distant second at $68.6 billion, while no other pure-play space company is worth more than $35 billion. SpaceX’s post-IPO surge has turned a once-private industry leader into one of the world’s most valuable companies. The space industry has never seen a company this dominant. Following its Nasdaq debut, SpaceX reached a market capitalization of $2.46 trillion. That makes it worth roughly 10.5 times more than the next 20 largest publicly traded pure-play space companies combined. This graphic compares SpaceX against every public space company worth at least $1 billion, illustrating just how much the industry’s center of gravity has shifted toward a single firm. The data comes from CompaniesMarketCap and reflects market capitalizations as of June 15, 2026. Diversified aerospace and defense companies such as Boeing and Lockheed Martin are excluded. SpaceX Dwarfs the Entire Public Space Industry The gap between SpaceX and the rest of the industry is difficult to overstate. At $2.46 trillion, SpaceX is worth more than the next 20 largest public pure-play space companies combined by roughly $2.2 trillion. Put differently, investors value SpaceX at more than 10 times the rest of the listed space sector. The data table below shows the largest public pure-play companies in the space industry with a market capitalization over $1 billion: RankCompanyMarket Capitalization (USD Billions) 1SpaceX$2,460.0 2Rocket Lab$68.6 3AST SpaceMobile$34.1 4EchoStar$33.1 5China Satellite Communications$20.5 6Planet Labs$10.9 7Globalstar$10.6 8Viasat$9.6 9SKY Perfect JSAT$5.7 10Firefly Aerospace$5.5 11MDA Space$5.3 12Iridium Communications$4.8 13Intuitive Machines$4.1 14York Space Systems$4.0 15SES$3.8 16Eutelsat$3.7 17Redwire$3.0 18Telesat$2.5 19Voyager Technologies$2.4 20Astroscale$1.3 21BlackSky Technology$1.2 Outside of SpaceX, the industry’s scale drops dramatically. Rocket Lab is the second-largest pure-play space company at $68.6 billion, meaning SpaceX is worth nearly 36 Rocket Labs. AST SpaceMobile and EchoStar follow at roughly $34 billion each, highlighting how concentrated investor value has become in a single company. The roster spans the full space economy: satellite communications, rocket launch, Earth observation, and lunar and in-orbit services. It is also overwhelmingly American, with U.S. firms claiming most of the top 20 and the rest split among China, Japan, Canada, and Europe. The Largest IPO in History and a New Trillionaire SpaceX’s dominance reflects what no rival can match: a reusable rocket fleet that flies more orbital missions than any other operator, paired with Starlink, the largest satellite-internet constellation in operation. The result is a single company that towers over a sector otherwise filled with specialized, single-digit-billion-dollar players. SpaceX’s debut wasn’t just big for the space sector: it was the largest IPO ever recorded. The company priced its shares at $135 on June 12, raising roughly $75 billion and eclipsing Saudi Aramco’s $25.6 billion record from 2019. That initial price valued SpaceX at about $1.77 trillion; three days later, the stock was trading near $178, lifting its market cap to $2.46 trillion. The listing also crystallized a milestone of its own. By revaluing Elon Musk’s roughly 42% SpaceX stake on the open market, it pushed his net worth past $1 trillion and made him the world’s first trillionaire. SpaceX’s Valuation Bakes In Big Expectations SpaceX’s price tag assumes enormous future growth. At $2.46 trillion, the company trades at roughly 130 times its 2025 revenue of $18.7 billion, a year in which it posted a $4.9 billion net loss. The engine behind that optimism is Starlink. The satellite-internet business generated 61% of SpaceX’s 2025 revenue and earned a $4.4 billion operating profit, even as the company overall ran a $2.6 billion operating loss. For now, investors are betting that Starlink’s growth and SpaceX’s launch dominance will eventually justify a valuation larger than most of the world’s biggest companies. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about SpaceX, check out this visualization on its growing number of rocket launches on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Europe’s Most Powerful Economic Centers 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 Paris and London anchor Europe’s two most powerful economic centers, with regional GDPs of €866 billion and €713 billion, respectively. Many of Europe’s leading economic centers are concentrated in the Blue Banana, a corridor stretching from southern England to northern Italy. Germany places five regions among Europe’s top 20 economic centers, more than any other country. Europe’s economic power is concentrated in a relatively small number of regions anchored by globally important cities such as Paris, London, Milan, Munich, and Madrid. This map ranks Europe’s most powerful economic centers by regional GDP using the latest available data from Eurostat and the UK Office for National Statistics. Together, these regions serve as the continent’s leading hubs for finance, industry, technology, trade, and business services. A clear geographic pattern emerges from the rankings. Many of Europe’s largest regional economies are clustered along the Blue Banana, a corridor running from southern England through the Benelux countries and western Germany to northern Italy that has long formed the backbone of the European economy. A Tale of Two Cities Île-de-France ranks as Europe’s most powerful economic center, generating €866 billion in GDP. Anchored by Paris, the region accounts for nearly a third of France’s economic output despite housing only about one-fifth of the country’s population. Its influence extends far beyond France through its roles in finance, business services, luxury goods, tourism, and government. The following data table lists top European regions by GDP. RankRegionRegional GDP (billions of euro)Largest City 1 Île-de-France866Paris 2 Greater London713London 3 Lombardy505Milan 4 Upper Bavaria359Munich 5 Eastern and Midland336Dublin 6 Community of Madrid316Madirid 7 Catalonia302Barcelona 8 Rhône-Alpes299Lyon 9 Stuttgart285Stuttgart 10 Düsseldorf271Düsseldorf 11 Darmstadt267Frankfurt 12 Lazio246Rome 13 North Holland243Amsterdam 14 Cologne237Cologne 15 South Holland231Rotterdam 16 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur218Marseille 17 Andalucia212Seville 18 Berlin208Berlin 19 Veneto201Verona 20 Emilia-Romagna198Bologna Equivalent up-to-date data not available for Switzerland or other non-EU states. The British equivalent to Île-de-France, Greater London, ranks second in Europe with a regional GDP equivalent to €713 billion. Greater London encompasses the urban area surrounding the British capital, which is a global hub for sectors such as finance, insurance, and media. London and Paris have been two of Europe’s most prominent economic and political centers for centuries. The two cities today anchor regions that attract more international tourists than nearly anywhere else worldwide. The Blue Banana European industrial output has been concentrated for decades in a small, non-contiguous corridor beginning in England and extending to northern Italy. Owing to its shape, this corridor has been referred to as the Blue Banana, or the Liverpool–Milan Axis. The Blue Banana serves as the backbone of the European economy. The corridor is concentrated around German industrial heartlands such as the regions of Cologne (€237 billion), Stuttgart (€285 billion), and Upper Bavaria (€359 billion), the last of which includes Munich. However, the corridor also extends into the prime Dutch port regions of North (€243 billion) and South (€231 billion) Holland, as well as into productive northern Italian regions such as Lombardy (€505 billion) and Veneto (€201 billion). Leprechaun Economics Most of the regions that power the European economy in modern times have been hubs of industrial or mercantile activity for centuries, whether in the North Sea or Western Mediterranean. One notable exception emerges in the Irish region of Eastern and Midland, which at €336 billion has a larger regional GDP than either Catalonia (€302 billion) or Italy’s capital region of Lazio (€246 billion). While Eastern and Midland, home to Dublin, is indeed a productive and highly developed area, the region’s massive GDP is attributable in no small part to the accounting practices of major multinationals that maintain European offices in Dublin for tax purposes. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious how all this economic output translates to people’s pockets? Check out Which European regions have the highest income levels? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Charted: How the World Added Decades to Life Expectancy See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Life expectancy has increased across every major income group since 1960. Upper-middle income countries recorded the largest gains, adding more than 34 years to average lifespan. The gap between high-income and low-income countries has narrowed from roughly 27 years to 16 years. The average person today can expect to live far longer than someone born in 1960, regardless of where they live. This chart tracks life expectancy at birth across four World Bank income groups. While high-income countries still have the longest lifespans, the biggest gains have come elsewhere. Upper-middle income countries have added more than three decades to life expectancy, while low-income countries have made substantial progress as well. The data for this visualization comes from World Bank via FRED. It tracks life expectancy at birth by income group from 1960 to the latest available data (2024). High-Income Countries Still Lead High-income countries still have the highest life expectancy, reaching 80.3 years in 2024. That is up from 68.3 years in 1960, a gain of 12 years. These countries started from a much higher baseline, meaning their gains have been slower but still substantial. Examples include the U.S., Germany, and Japan. YearHigh IncomeUpper-MiddleLower-MiddleLow Income ExamplesUS, Germany, JapanChina, Brazil, MexicoIndia, Egypt, PhilippinesAfghanistan, Niger, Chad 196068.341.945.841.6 196569.453.746.843.2 197070.257.34945.3 197571.360.751.547.1 198072.363.454.348.7 198573.465.756.548.9 199074.467.358.351.2 199574.769.159.852 20007670.761.754.1 200577.172.263.657.1 201078.573.865.559.9 201579.575.167.360.9 202079.275.26862.8 202480.376.369.864.7 Upper-Middle Income Countries Saw the Fastest Gains Upper-middle income countries posted the largest increase, rising from 41.9 years in 1960 to 76.3 years. That is a gain of 34.4 years, the fastest improvement of any group in the dataset. This category includes countries such as China, Brazil, Mexico, and South Africa. Much of this improvement coincided with rising incomes, better sanitation, expanded vaccination programs, lower child mortality, and broader access to healthcare. Together, these changes helped push life expectancy in many middle-income countries toward levels once seen only in the world’s wealthiest economies. The Global Life Expectancy Gap Has Narrowed In 1960, people in high-income countries lived about 27 years longer than those in low-income countries. Today, the gap stands at roughly 16 years. While a significant difference remains, low-income countries have added more than 23 years to average life expectancy since 1960. In other words, much of the world’s longevity progress has come from countries that started furthest behind. However, the remaining gap shows that income, healthcare access, and living conditions continue to shape longevity worldwide. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: Countries With the Most Ultra-Rich Residents in 2026 on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Charted: China’s Rise to Energy Superpower See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways China’s share of global energy consumption rose from 7% in 1980 to 28% in 2024, making it the world’s largest energy consumer. China now consumes more energy than the combined total of advanced economies outside the United States. Emerging and developing economies now account for 65% of global energy consumption, up from 37% in 1980. Global energy demand has undergone a historic geographic shift over the last four decades. In 1980, advanced economies consumed nearly two-thirds of the world’s energy. Today, emerging and developing economies account for almost two-thirds. The chart above shows how China became the biggest driver of that transition, using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. China’s Energy Share Has Quadrupled China consumed 19 quadrillion BTUs of energy in 1980, accounting for just 7% of global demand. By 2024, consumption had climbed to 171 quadrillion BTUs, raising China’s share to 28% and making it the world’s largest energy consumer. Energy Consumption (Quadrillion BTU) Year World Advanced Economies United States EMDEs China 19802811767610519 19812771717410619 19822771677111019 19832801667011421 19842941737412122 19853021767412624 19863081787413024 19873191847713526 19883311908114127 19893371938314328 19903381948214427 19913381938214528 19923371968414129 19933391998514131 19943432028714034 19953522078914436 19963612149114738 19973622159214736 19983652169314937 19993712199415238 20003842239716041 20013872239416443 20023952259617146 20034102279618253 20044312329819964 20054452339821272 20064592339722680 20074722359923786 20084782319724789 20094722209225297 201050322995274108 201151722694291118 201252622292304125 201353422494310129 201453822395316130 201553922294316129 201654422394321130 201754922594325131 201856222897334136 201957122597345144 202054720889339146 202157321693357153 202257921595364153 202359221294380163 202460621295394171 The increase coincided with China’s transformation into the world’s manufacturing hub, rapid urban development, and rising household incomes, all of which required enormous amounts of energy. Emerging Markets Now Drive Global Demand Emerging and developing economies consumed 105 quadrillion BTUs in 1980, or 37% of the world total. By 2024, that figure had risen to 394 quadrillion BTUs, equal to 65% of global consumption. Even excluding China, emerging markets consumed 223 quadrillion BTUs in 2024, more than all advanced economies combined. Much of the growth in global energy demand now comes from countries that are still industrializing and urbanizing, particularly across Asia. Advanced Economies Have Plateaued Advanced economies consumed 176 quadrillion BTUs in 1980 and 212 quadrillion BTUs in 2024. While energy use continued to rise in emerging markets, demand in advanced economies grew slowly, causing their share of global consumption to steadily decline. The Global Energy Map Has Changed One way to understand the scale of China’s rise is to compare it with other developed economies. In 2024, China consumed 171 quadrillion BTUs of energy, exceeding the combined total of advanced economies outside the United States (118 quadrillion BTUs). That comparison highlights how dramatically the balance of global energy demand has shifted since 1980. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Biggest Electricity Consumers on Voronoi.

Published 2 hours ago on June 15, 2026 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo The Biggest U.S. Companies by Revenue For the first time in more than a decade, Walmart is no longer America’s biggest company by revenue. Amazon has claimed the top spot after posting strong growth, marking a major shift in the rankings of the biggest U.S. companies. Created in partnership with Terzo, this graphic tracks the biggest U.S. companies by revenue from 2024 to 2026. It’s part of our Markets in a Minute series, which delivers quick economic insights. Ranking the Top Companies Amazon generated $717 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025, helping it claim the top spot in the 2026 ranking. While online stores remained its largest business segment, the company’s fastest growth came from advertising services and Amazon Web Services (AWS), its cloud computing and AI infrastructure division. Rank202420252026Revenue for 2026 Ranking 1WalmartWalmartAmazon$717B 2AmazonAmazonWalmart$713B 3AppleUnitedHealthUnitedHealth$448B 4UnitedHealth AppleApple$416B 5Berkshire HathawayCVS HealthMcKesson$403B 6CVS HealthBerkshire HathawayAlphabet$403B 7Exxon MobilAlphabetCVS Health$402B 8AlphabetExxon MobilBerkshire Hathaway$371B 9McKessonMcKessonExxon Mobil$332B 10CencoraCencoraCencora$321B Source: Fortune 500 via 50pros. Rankings reflect the most recently available annual revenue reported in each year. Just behind Amazon, Walmart ranked second among the biggest U.S. companies with $713 billion in revenue. While the retailer is best known for its vast network of stores, ecommerce is playing an increasingly important role in its business. From fiscal 2024 to 2026, online sales grew from 16% to 21% of total revenue, highlighting Walmart’s continued push into digital commerce. Shifts in the Biggest U.S. Companies The biggest mover in the 2026 ranking is McKesson, which jumped four spots over the past year. Together with No. 10-ranked Cencora, the company plays a critical role in America’s drug supply chain, distributing medicines across the country. Rising demand for specialty treatments and GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has helped fuel McKesson’s growth. On the other hand, Exxon Mobil has continued its downward slide, dropping to ninth place. Since 1955, the company has been America’s top company by revenue 13 times, last holding the title in 2012.  Berkshire Hathaway and CVS Health both dropped two spots in the 2026 ranking of the biggest U.S. companies. Berkshire’s revenue was essentially flat. Lower fuel-related sales at Pilot, its travel center business, offset growth elsewhere. While CVS Health did see revenue growth, it was outpaced by faster-growing companies like McKesson and Alphabet. 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Published 4 hours ago on June 15, 2026 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email U.S. Housing Market: Home Price Growth by State (2021–2026) Housing prices have risen sharply across much of America over the last five years. In Maine and Vermont, prices are up nearly 60% since 2021, highlighting how affordability challenges continue to shape the U.S. housing market. This chart, created in partnership with Plasma, shows how housing prices have changed across the country for the five-year period ending March 2026. It’s part of our Cost of Living series showing the money challenges people face today. Housing Market Price Increases by State Maine had the highest housing price growth in the country. Notably, prices rose more than 58% between the first quarter of 2021 and the first quarter of 2026. By comparison, the average income increased by just 16% from 2021 to the end of 2025, highlighting the growing gap between housing costs and earnings. The state’s housing market faced a perfect storm of limited supply, an influx of remote workers, and strong demand driven by Maine’s natural beauty and quality of life. StateHousing Price Change, Q1 2021–Q1 2026 Maine (ME)58% Vermont (VT)58% New Jersey (NJ)54% Connecticut (CT)53% South Carolina (SC)52% New Hampshire (NH)52% Wisconsin (WI)50% Rhode Island (RI)50% North Carolina (NC)48% New York (NY)48% Illinois (IL)47% Tennessee (TN)47% Ohio (OH)46% Florida (FL)46% Arkansas (AR)46% Georgia (GA)45% Montana (MT)45% Kentucky (KY)44% Indiana (IN)44% Michigan (MI)43% Missouri (MO)43% Kansas (KS)42% Pennsylvania (PA)42% Virginia (VA)42% New Mexico (NM)41% Alabama (AL)41% West Virginia (WV)40% South Dakota (SD)40% Nebraska (NE)40% Hawaii (HI)39% Massachusetts (MA)38% Alaska (AK)38% Mississippi (MS)38% Delaware (DE)38% Arizona (AZ)37% Wyoming (WY)37% Oklahoma (OK)36% Iowa (IA)36% Nevada (NV)35% Idaho (ID)35% Utah (UT)33% North Dakota (ND)32% Texas (TX)30% Minnesota (MN)29% Maryland (MD)28% Washington (WA)27% California (CA)24% Colorado (CO)23% Oregon (OR)22% Louisiana (LA)18% District of Columbia (DC)1% Source: U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency. Price changes are seasonally adjusted and nominal for the 5-year period ended Q1 2026. Vermont had the second-highest housing price growth of just under 58%. Similar to Maine, the state saw an influx of remote workers seeking more space and a higher quality of life.  Vermont’s housing market faces additional challenges with high construction costs and strict zoning that limits multifamily developments. With a slow pace of home building, there simply aren’t enough homes: it’s estimated that Vermont needs 24,000–36,000 more year round homes by 2029 to meet demand. While four of the five states with the biggest price jumps are in the Northeast, South Carolina bucks this trend. The state had the fastest per-capita population growth in the country in 2025, with strong job growth continuing to attract new residents and boost housing demand. The Impact of Housing Price Increases With prices rising rapidly, many buyers are getting locked out of the housing market. 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The States Where Education Pays Off 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 education and income, with 66% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree and median household income topping $109,000. States with the highest shares of college graduates generally report the highest household incomes, highlighting the economic value of educational attainment. Alaska stands out as a major exception, earning nearly $96,000 per household despite a relatively low share of college graduates. A college degree remains one of the strongest predictors of income in America, but the relationship varies considerably across states. This graphic compares the share of adults with a bachelor’s degree against median household income across all 50 states and Washington D.C., using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In many states, higher educational attainment coincides with significantly higher household earnings, helping explain why some regions consistently rank near the top for prosperity. Among the top 10 income states, the average bachelor’s degree attainment rate is roughly 44%, compared with about 29% among the bottom 10 states. At the same time, several states outperform or underperform what education levels alone might suggest, revealing the role that industry mix, labor demand, and local economic strengths play in shaping incomes. How Do Education and Income Vary Across America? The table below shows where Americans are most educated and how much households earn. Educational attainment data is as of 2023, while median household incomes are as of 2024. Rank (Income)StateShare of College GradsMedian Household Income 1District of Columbia66%$109,707 2Massachusetts48%$104,828 3New Jersey44%$104,294 4Maryland44%$102,905 5Hawaii37%$100,745 6California38%$100,149 7New Hampshire41%$99,782 8Washington41%$99,389 9Colorado46%$97,113 10Utah38%$96,658 11Connecticut43%$96,049 12Alaska32%$95,665 13Virginia42%$92,090 14Delaware37%$87,534 15Minnesota40%$87,117 16New York41%$85,820 17Oregon38%$85,220 18Rhode Island39%$83,504 19Illinois38%$83,211 20Vermont44%$82,730 21Arizona34%$81,486 22Idaho32%$81,166 23Nevada29%$81,134 24Georgia35%$79,991 25Texas34%$79,721 26North Dakota34%$77,871 27Florida35%$77,735 28Pennsylvania35%$77,545 29Wisconsin34%$77,488 30South Dakota33%$76,881 31Maine37%$76,442 32Nebraska35%$76,376 33Wyoming30%$75,532 34Kansas36%$75,514 35Iowa32%$75,501 36Montana35%$75,340 37North Carolina37%$73,958 38Michigan33%$72,389 39South Carolina33%$72,350 40Ohio32%$72,212 41Tennessee32%$71,997 42Indiana30%$71,959 43Missouri33%$71,589 44New Mexico32%$67,816 45Alabama29%$66,659 46Oklahoma29%$66,148 47Kentucky28%$64,526 48Arkansas26%$62,106 49Louisiana27%$60,986 50West Virginia24%$60,798 51Mississippi26%$59,127 Where Education Delivers the Biggest Income Advantage Across the U.S., states with larger shares of college graduates tend to report higher household incomes. Among the highest-income states, bachelor’s degree attainment often exceeds 40%, while many lower-income states have college graduate shares below 30%. The pattern suggests that educational attainment remains closely linked to household prosperity, even as local economic conditions continue to influence outcomes. Massachusetts, New Jersey, Colorado, and Washington rank near the top on both measures. These states are home to high-paying industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and professional services, which attract and reward highly educated workers. Meanwhile, states with lower educational attainment generally report lower household incomes, reinforcing the long-established connection between education and earnings. The gap is particularly notable in several Southern states, where education rates can be up to 20 percentage points lower than those at the top. Nationally, bachelor’s degree holders earn about $13,000 more than the median worker, with California seeing the highest wage premium of $23,732 and Wyoming seeing one of the lowest, at $4,051. When Education Isn’t the Whole Story While educational attainment helps explain income differences across much of the country, several states challenge the trend. Alaska is among the most notable examples. Despite ranking well below many top-income states in college graduate share, its median household income approaches $96,000. High-paying jobs in energy, transportation, and resource industries help support earnings that exceed what education levels alone might predict. At the other end of the spectrum, some highly educated states generate lower incomes than peers with similar graduation rates. For example, Vermont’s 44% grad rate matches New Jersey and Maryland, yet its median income lags $20,000 behind, demonstrating that workforce composition and industry mix remain critical pieces of the equation. Together, these outliers show that education is only one piece of the economic puzzle. Why the Degree Advantage Is Evolving For decades, earning a degree was one of the clearest paths to higher income. While that relationship remains strong, advances in artificial intelligence and ongoing shifts in the labor market are changing the outlook for many knowledge-based occupations. As a result, future economic success may depend not only on educational attainment, but also on how effectively states connect skilled workers with industries that have strong labor demand. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s most educated countries.

Published 5 hours ago on June 15, 2026 By Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email How Much Value $100 Loses in the Highest-Inflation Countries In some countries, $100 can lose more than a quarter of its purchasing power in just one year. While inflation affects economies around the world, the impact is most visible in countries where prices are rising rapidly. There, savings lose value faster and affording everyday essentials becomes increasingly difficult. This graphic, created in partnership with Plasma, shows where $100 is projected to lose the most value by the end of 2026. Where $100 Loses the Most Purchasing Power Venezuela continues to face the world’s highest inflation rate. If you had $100 at the start of 2026, it’s projected to be worth only $31 by the end of the year. Many people rush to spend their money on basic goods before it loses value.  There are some signs of improvement: the U.S. is easing sanctions on Venezuela, creating opportunities for greater connection with the global market and more foreign currency earnings. CountryPurchasing Power of $100 by End of 2026 Venezuela$31 Sudan$61 Iran$67 Bolivia$79 Argentina$80 Türkiye$80 Malawi$81 Haiti$82 Burundi$84 Myanmar$85 Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026. Based on projected inflation rates by the end of 2026. Sudan is another country facing extremes in rising prices. Due to the ongoing war, infrastructure, commercial activity, and agriculture have collapsed across the country. With sharp production declines and supply disruptions, prices continue to soar. Iran has also faced high inflation for years, but the recent conflict has pushed prices even higher. As fears of further disruption spread, many households rushed to stock up on essentials, triggering panic buying across parts of the country.  With supply chains under pressure and the cost of basic goods rising, many families are finding it increasingly difficult to afford everyday necessities. How High Inflation Affects People When inflation is high, money doesn’t “go as far” as it used to. People need more money to buy the same goods or services, which can lead to panic buying, more frequent shopping trips, or going without basic essentials. Holding a more stable foreign currency can help people manage volatility and preserve purchasing power in high-inflation countries. With the Plasma One app, users can add local currency, hold it in U.S. dollars, and withdraw locally when they need it. Plasma One also offers free stablecoin transfers across borders and spending in over 180 countries, wherever Visa is accepted. Protect your money’s purchasing power with Plasma One. Visual Capitalist readers can get early access with code VCAPSF. You may also like Housing4 hours ago The States Where Housing Prices Have Surged the Most (2021–2026) Maine and Vermont lead the nation in home price growth. Explore the latest data shaping the U.S. housing market. Personal Finance3 months ago Where $2.6T in Daily Cross-Border Currency Trades Happen Foreign exchange markets are the backbone of global trade and finance. Where do the $2.6 trillion in daily cross-border currency trades originate? Personal Finance7 months ago Inflation Watch: Countries Losing the Most Purchasing Power in 2025 When prices rise, money’s value melts away. See how inflation could shrink the value of $100 by the end of 2025 in the hardest-hit countries. Technology7 months ago Unbanked in a Connected World: Account Ownership vs Phone Ownership In many unbanked countries, fewer than one in three adults have a financial account, but most own a mobile phone. Technology9 months ago Ranked: The Biggest Buyers of U.S. Debt Stablecoin Week: See how stablecoin issuers stack up against countries like Japan and Singapore as major buyers of U.S. debt. Technology9 months ago Mapped: Stablecoin Regulation Globally Which countries have stablecoin regulation proposed or in place, and which have no tailored laws? Find out in this Stablecoin Week piece. Technology11 months ago Stablecoin Evolution: Milestones of the New Payment Rail The GENIUS Act marks a turning point for stablecoin. Explore 8 key milestones in the digital dollar’s rise to mainstream finance. Technology11 months ago Is the U.S. Dollar Primed for a Digital Rebound? U.S. dollar influence is shrinking in some spaces, but stablecoins could give the currency a new chapter of global dominance. Money12 months ago Ranked: The Biggest Currency Drops So Far in 2025 In the first half of 2025, one currency dropped over 50% against the U.S. dollar. What led to the decline? Technology1 year ago Ranked: Countries With the Highest Remittance Costs To send money across borders, workers can be charged high remittance fees—over 50% of the amount transferred in some cases. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Salary Needed to Afford Rent Across 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 The average U.S. renter now needs nearly $70,000 a year to afford a modest two-bedroom rental while spending no more than 30% of income on housing. In California and Hawaii, renters need more than $100,000 annually to meet that affordability benchmark. More than half of U.S. renter households are now cost-burdened, spending over 30% of their income on housing. A modest two-bedroom rental now requires nearly $70,000 a year in income to be considered affordable in the U.S. Using data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition, this map shows the salary needed to afford a two-bedroom rental in every state in 2025 while spending no more than 30% of income on housing and utilities. The gap between wages and housing costs varies dramatically across the country. In some states, renters can meet the affordability benchmark on incomes below $40,000. In others, even six-figure salaries are barely enough to keep up with rent. Where Rent Requires a Six-Figure Income California and Hawaii are the only states where renters need more than $100,000 annually to afford a modest two-bedroom home. New York and Massachusetts are close behind at roughly $96,000, underscoring how quickly housing costs can outpace incomes in the nation’s most expensive markets. RankStateSalary Needed to Afford Rent (2 bedroom)Hourly Wage 1California$103.2K$49.61 2Hawaii$102.3K$49.19 3New York$95.7K$46.03 4Massachusetts$95.5K$45.90 5District of Columbia$92.6K$44.50 6Washington$85.5K$41.11 7New Jersey$83.2K$39.99 8Maryland$81.4K$39.15 9Florida$77.5K$37.27 10Colorado$76.5K$36.79 11Connecticut$73.7K$35.42 12New Hampshire$73.0K$35.08 13Arizona$71.1K$34.18 14Virginia$70.0K$33.64 15Oregon$68.7K$33.02 16Nevada$68.5K$32.94 17Delaware$66.9K$32.18 18Rhode Island$66.0K$31.71 19Illinois$62.0K$29.81 20Alaska$61.8K$29.73 21Vermont$61.8K$29.73 22Texas$61.6K$29.64 23Georgia$61.3K$29.46 24Utah$60.9K$29.29 25Montana$60.3K$28.99 26Maine$59.1K$28.42 27Minnesota$58.7K$28.23 28Pennsylvania$57.9K$27.83 29Idaho$57.9K$27.83 30North Carolina$56.4K$27.14 31Tennessee$56.2K$27.01 32South Carolina$53.9K$25.91 33Michigan$50.9K$24.46 34New Mexico$48.2K$23.18 35Wisconsin$48.2K$23.15 36Louisiana$47.6K$22.88 37Ohio$46.8K$22.51 38Indiana$46.1K$22.18 39Missouri$44.9K$21.61 40Nebraska$44.9K$21.57 41Kentucky$44.7K$21.47 42Oklahoma$43.6K$20.98 43Kansas$43.4K$20.87 44Mississippi$43.2K$20.79 45Alabama$42.9K$20.61 46Wyoming$42.1K$20.25 47Iowa$41.6K$19.99 48North Dakota$40.5K$19.47 49Arkansas$39.5K$18.98 50South Dakota$39.4K$18.96 51West Virginia$39.4K$18.94 -- U.S. Average$69.9K$33.63 State averages only tell part of the story. In some of America’s most expensive metro areas, the income needed to afford a modest rental climbs far beyond the six-figure threshold. In parts of Santa Cruz County, renters need more than $168,000 annually to afford a modest two-bedroom home. In nearby San Jose, the threshold approaches $138,000, highlighting how housing costs can strain even highly paid workers. The Most Affordable States for Renters At the other end of the ranking, several Midwestern and Southern states require hourly wages of roughly $20 to meet the same affordability standard. In Arkansas, West Virginia, and Mississippi, renters need less than half the income required in the most expensive states to afford a modest two-bedroom rental. The affordability gap becomes even clearer when compared with local incomes. In West Virginia, the median household income is roughly $61,000, more than $20,000 above the state’s affordability threshold. Similar gaps exist in South Dakota, Iowa, Arkansas, and several other lower-cost states. Over Half of U.S. Renters Are Cost-Burdened A record 22.6 million renter households were cost-burdened in 2023, up 2.2 million since 2019. Florida has the nation’s highest share of cost-burdened renters, with roughly 60% of households spending more than 30% of income on housing. Nevada (57%) and California (55%) also rank among the most stretched. North Dakota and Alaska stand apart as the only states where fewer than four in 10 renter households are cost-burdened. The result is a growing housing affordability challenge. In lower-cost states, median household incomes still comfortably exceed the salary needed to afford rent. In many high-cost states, however, renters increasingly need incomes once associated with upper-middle-class households just to secure a modest two-bedroom home. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic showing the salary needed to buy a home in each state.

Use This Visualization Ranked: The Countries With the Most Uranium See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Australia holds 28% of the world’s identified uranium resources, more than double Kazakhstan’s total. Australia, Kazakhstan, and Canada account for 52% of global uranium resources. Identified uranium resources have increased by more than 25% over the last decade as exploration activity expanded worldwide. Uranium resources are heavily concentrated in a handful of countries, with Australia alone holding more than a quarter of the world’s known supply. This graphic ranks countries by identified recoverable uranium resources in 2023. The figures include resources that can be recovered at costs of up to $130 per kilogram of uranium. The data for this visualization comes from the OECD Nuclear Energy Agency and International Atomic Energy Agency. Australia Leads by a Wide Margin Global identified uranium resources totaled 5.9 million tonnes in 2023. More than half of that supply is concentrated in just three countries: Australia, Kazakhstan, and Canada. Australia has the world’s largest uranium resource base, with 1.7 million tonnes of contained uranium metal. That equals 28% of the global total, making Australia the clear leader. Its resources are more than double those of Kazakhstan, the second-largest holder. CountryMetric tons of identified recoverable uranium (2023)Percentage of world Australia1,671,20028% Kazakhstan813,90014% Canada582,00010% Namibia497,9008% Russia476,6008% Niger336,0006% South Africa320,9005% China270,5005% Brazil167,8003% Mongolia144,6002% Ukraine106,7002% Botswana87,2001% United States67,8001% Tanzania57,7001% Uzbekistan45,0001% Argentina34,3001% Peru33,4001% Spain28,5001% Türkiye27,1001% Zambia23,0000% Mauritania18,2000% Other115,4002% World total5,925,700100% Having large uranium resources does not necessarily mean producing the most uranium. Resource estimates measure what is known to exist and can potentially be recovered economically, while production depends on mine development, investment, permitting, and government policy. Despite this large resource base, Australia’s uranium mining industry is smaller than its reserves might suggest, partly due to policy restrictions and project development timelines. Kazakhstan and Canada Round Out the Top Three Kazakhstan holds 813,900 tonnes of uranium resources, or 14% of the global total. Canada follows with 582,000 tonnes, equal to 10% of the world’s resources. Together with Australia, these three countries account for 52% of identified global uranium resources. Both Kazakhstan and Canada are also major uranium producers, making them central to the global nuclear fuel supply chain. A Broad Global Resource Base Beyond the top three, uranium resources are spread across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Namibia and Niger are notable African holders, while Russia, China, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan represent major Eurasian resource bases. Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and the U.S. add to the resource picture in the Americas. As countries look to expand low-carbon electricity generation, uranium supply has become increasingly important to energy security planning. Continued exploration has helped increase identified global uranium resources by more than 25% over the last decade, expanding the potential fuel base for future nuclear power growth. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The World’s Biggest Electricity Consumers on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Refugees Hosted Per Capita by Country See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Lebanon hosts the world’s highest concentration of refugees, with 131 refugees per 1,000 residents. Most countries at the top of the ranking border major conflict zones, highlighting how geography shapes refugee flows. The U.S. ranks 82nd globally on a per-capita basis despite being among the world’s largest refugee-hosting countries in absolute terms. The countries carrying the world’s largest refugee burden are often not the ones most people expect. Using data from the UNHCR via Our World in Data, this graphic ranks countries by the number of refugees hosted per 1,000 residents in 2024. The results reveal how proximity to conflict frequently matters more than economic size. Many of the countries at the top of the ranking border active war zones and have absorbed large refugee populations relative to their own populations. Which Countries Carry the Largest Refugee Burden? Roughly two-thirds of the world’s refugees remain in neighboring countries, helping explain why several relatively small nations rank ahead of much larger economies. Rather than being distributed across the world’s wealthiest countries, refugee populations are often concentrated in states that share borders with major conflicts. The ranking below shows which countries carry the largest refugee burden relative to their population. RankCountryRefugees Per 1,000 People 2024Region 1 Lebanon130.7Middle East 2 Chad63.0Africa 3 Jordan55.7Middle East 4 Armenia48.5Asia 5 Moldova44.8Europe 6 South Sudan43.1Africa 7 Iran38.1Middle East 8 Czechia36.4Europe 9 Uganda35.2Africa 10 Cyprus33.7Europe 11 Türkiye33.6Europe 12 Germany32.5Europe 13 Austria31.2Europe 14 Estonia31.1Europe 15 Mauritania30.0Africa 16 Montenegro29.2Europe 17 Libya27.1Africa 18 Latvia26.3Europe 19 Slovakia26.2Europe 20 Poland26.2Europe 21 Ireland23.7Europe 22 Norway22.2Europe 23 Switzerland22.0Europe 24 Liechtenstein21.1Europe 25 Djibouti20.5Africa 26 Iceland20.0Europe 27 Lithuania18.7Europe 28 Finland16.6Europe 29 Denmark16.4Europe 30 Bulgaria16.1Europe 82 United States1.3North America Why Does Lebanon Rank So High? Lebanon tops the ranking by a wide margin, hosting 130.7 refugees per 1,000 residents. Put differently, about one out of every eight people living in the country is a refugee, the highest ratio in the world. Its position reflects the country’s proximity to Syria, which has produced one of the world’s largest refugee crises since civil war broke out in 2011. Over the past decade, millions of Syrians have sought refuge in neighboring countries, with Lebanon absorbing one of the largest shares relative to its population. The country has also faced mounting economic and political challenges of its own. More recently, fighting between Israel and Hezbollah displaced more than one million people within Lebanon, adding further strain to public services and infrastructure. Taken together, these pressures help explain why Lebanon remains one of the countries most affected by displacement anywhere in the world. Geography Matters More Than Wealth Many of the countries hosting the largest refugee populations are located near active conflicts or regions experiencing prolonged instability. Jordan and Lebanon border Syria. Moldova shares a border with Ukraine. Chad hosts refugees from neighboring Sudan, while Uganda has long received people fleeing violence in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The pattern helps explain why many smaller countries appear near the top of the ranking despite having far fewer economic resources than larger developed nations. For refugees, crossing a nearby border is often the fastest and safest option. As a result, neighboring countries frequently absorb the largest influxes long before refugees are resettled elsewhere. Why the U.S. Ranks 82nd At first glance, America’s ranking may seem surprisingly low. The United States hosts hundreds of thousands of refugees and remains the world’s 18th-largest refugee destination in absolute terms. However, its population of more than 340 million significantly changes the picture. When refugee numbers are adjusted for population size, the U.S. hosts roughly 1.3 refugees per 1,000 residents, placing it 82nd globally. The gap highlights why per-capita measures can reveal a different reality than headline totals. While large countries often host more refugees overall, smaller nations can experience a much greater impact relative to their population size. Refugee Pressures Are Reaching Record Levels The number of forcibly displaced people worldwide has surpassed 120 million, nearly double the level seen a decade ago. Conflicts in Ukraine, Sudan, Syria, and other regions continue to drive displacement across borders. For host countries, the impact extends beyond humanitarian assistance. Large refugee populations can increase demand for housing, healthcare, education, infrastructure, and public services, particularly in smaller countries with limited resources. The ranking highlights a reality often overlooked in global migration debates: the countries carrying the largest refugee burden are frequently those located closest to conflict, not necessarily those with the largest economies. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s largest migration corridors.

Use This Visualization Ranked: The Countries With the Most High-Speed Rail See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways China operates 40,493 km of high-speed rail, more than the rest of the world combined. Spain leads Europe with 3,993 km, ahead of Japan and France. Morocco is Africa’s only country with a high-speed rail network, while the U.S. has just 735 km in operation. Over the last two decades, high-speed rail has evolved from a niche transportation technology into a centerpiece of national infrastructure strategy. Countries have pursued these networks for different reasons, from reducing domestic flight demand to improving connections between major economic hubs. The result is a striking global divide between nations that have invested heavily in high-speed rail and those that have largely stayed on the sidelines. This graphic ranks countries by installed high-speed rail length using 2024 data from the International Union of Railways (UIC). High-speed rail generally refers to passenger lines capable of operating at speeds of at least 200 km/h (124 mph), including Japan’s famous Shinkansen bullet trains. China: The Giant of High-Speed Rail China has built 40,493 km of high-speed rail, giving it a network larger than all other countries combined. The scale of this lead is striking: Spain, the world’s second-ranked country, operates less than one-tenth as much high-speed rail. China’s rail expansion has been one of the largest infrastructure buildouts in modern history. Since the late 2000s, the country has rapidly connected major cities through a national network designed to reduce travel times and support economic growth. The network links major metropolitan areas including Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Wuhan. This data table ranks countries based on their total high-speed rail length in operation as of 2024. RankCountryLength in km 1 China40,493 2 Spain3993 3 Japan3146 4 France2735 5 Germany1631 6 Turkiye1232 7 Finland1120 8 Italy921 9 Sweden895 10 South Korea873 11 USA735 12 Saudi Arabia449 13 Austria254 14 Poland224 15 Belgium209 16 Morocco186 17 Switzerland176 18 UK113 19 Netherlands90 20 Serbia78 21 Denmark56 China’s high-speed rail network extends to all Chinese provinces as well as Hong Kong, although Macau remains disconnected as of 2026. The Beijing-Tianjin route, which began operations in 2008, was China’s first high-speed passenger rail line. Europe’s High-Speed Rail Champion In Europe, no country has rolled out high-speed rail more extensively than Spain, which counted 3,993 km of network length as of 2024. The Barcelona-Madrid high-speed line, which was also introduced in 2008, has helped reduce carbon emissions as travelers have opted for rail instead of short-haul flights between the nation’s two largest cities. Unlike China’s coast-oriented system, Spain’s high-speed rail network is concentrated around Madrid, which is located in the center of the country. This creates a drawback for travelers hoping to bypass the capital, such as those traveling between Barcelona and Valencia or Alicante and Málaga. The Lack of High-Speed Rail in the Americas High-speed rail remains rare outside Eurasia. Of the world’s 10 largest high-speed rail networks, eight are located in Europe or Asia, highlighting how concentrated this infrastructure remains despite decades of discussion in other regions. In Africa, the challenge has largely been one of resources. Morocco (186 km) is the only country with any high-speed rail in operation as of 2024, while other countries have prioritized more essential infrastructure projects. In the Americas, meanwhile, high-speed rail has lagged due to transportation systems that prioritize highways and automobile travel over intercity rail. The U.S. has only 735 km of high-speed rail in operation, as long-awaited projects in California have yet to come to fruition. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The State of High-Speed Rail Projects in the U.S. on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Which States Brew the Most Craft Beer? 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 Seven states brewed more than 1 million barrels of craft beer in 2025 and together accounted for 53% of U.S. production. California led the nation with 3.45 million barrels, nearly one in six craft beer barrels brewed nationwide. Vermont and Maine ranked among the strongest producers relative to population, out-brewing several much larger states. American craft brewers produced roughly 22 million barrels of beer in 2025, the equivalent of more than 7 billion 12-ounce cans. That output is concentrated in a few key states. This map shows the barrels of craft beer produced in every U.S. state in 2025, based on data from the Brewers Association. Figures reflect the association’s June 2026 revision and cover all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. To count as craft, a brewery must produce no more than 6 million barrels per year and be less than 25% owned by a large alcohol company. One barrel equals 31 gallons, or roughly 330 twelve-ounce cans. California Brews Nearly One in Every Six U.S. Craft Beers California tops the nation with 3.45 million barrels of craft beer brewed in 2025. The state’s 939 craft breweries are also the most in the country, well ahead of second-place Pennsylvania’s 538. Pennsylvania ranks second in volume at 2.0 million barrels, with much of that total coming from Yuengling, America’s oldest operating brewery, founded in 1829, and its largest craft brewer by volume. The data table below shows each state’s total production of craft beer in 2025 in barrels: RankStateBarrels of Craft Beer Produced (2025) 1California3,450,329 2Pennsylvania2,004,382 3Texas1,422,277 4Ohio1,298,489 5New York1,281,220 6Florida1,153,556 7Oregon1,109,391 8Colorado854,707 9Massachusetts812,974 10North Carolina772,964 11Wisconsin609,271 12Georgia601,462 13Washington533,296 14Minnesota466,625 15Connecticut450,232 16Illinois409,589 17Vermont357,138 18Virginia342,075 19Maine338,405 20Missouri284,297 21Michigan267,660 22Arizona229,212 23Indiana222,088 24Montana216,992 25Delaware186,803 26Hawaii179,149 27Maryland176,644 28Tennessee174,083 29New Jersey161,094 30Louisiana155,643 31Iowa134,108 32Alaska133,395 33New Mexico132,852 34South Carolina125,086 35Kentucky121,865 36Utah102,241 37New Hampshire88,320 38Alabama80,869 39Arkansas71,520 40Oklahoma69,318 41Idaho64,945 42Wyoming63,130 43Rhode Island59,768 44Nevada54,683 45Nebraska46,358 46Kansas35,059 47District of Columbia30,036 48West Virginia21,562 49South Dakota21,183 50North Dakota19,051 51Mississippi18,262 In total, seven states: California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, New York, Florida, and Oregon, each brewed more than 1 million barrels in 2025. Together, they accounted for 53% of all U.S. craft beer production. At the other end of the list, Mississippi brewed 18,262 barrels of craft beer in 2025, the least of any state. Big States’ Beer Brewing and What Defines Craft Population explains much of the order, as the four most populous states, California, Texas, Florida, and New York, all rank in the top six, but not all of it. Ohio’s 1.3 million barrels edge out far larger New York and Florida, while Illinois, the sixth-most populous state, ranks just 16th at 409,589 barrels. Smaller states punch above their weight, too: Vermont, the second-smallest state by population, brewed 357,138 barrels in 2025, out-brewing far larger Virginia and Michigan, with Maine close behind at 338,405. Demand varies just as much as supply, with Americans’ alcohol spending per capita differing widely from state to state. Because the Brewers Association’s definition hinges on independent ownership, state totals can shift when breweries change hands. Colorado’s New Belgium Brewing, in 2019, and Michigan’s Bell’s Brewery, in 2021, were both acquired by Lion, a subsidiary of Japan’s Kirin. This moved their volumes out of the craft column and dented both states’ totals. That helps explain why Michigan’s 410 craft breweries produced just 268,660 barrels in 2025, ranking the state 21st by volume. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Which States Have the Most Breweries Per Person? on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Which Countries Americans Like Most—and Least 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 Japan ranks as America’s most favorably viewed country, with 85% of Americans holding a positive opinion. Canada and the United Kingdom recorded their lowest favorability ratings since Gallup began tracking them. North Korea, Iran, and Russia are America’s least popular countries, with unfavorable ratings near 80% or higher. Public opinion offers a window into how Americans perceive the world beyond their borders. Using Gallup survey data from February 2026, this ranking shows how Americans view 21 major countries, from longtime allies to geopolitical competitors. The results provide a snapshot of global perceptions at a time of shifting international relationships and rising geopolitical tensions. How Americans View 21 Major Countries The table below shows favorable and unfavorable ratings based on a Gallup survey of 1,001 U.S. adults conducted in February 2026. Country% Favorable% No Opinion% Unfavorable Japan85%6%9% Italy84%6%10% Canada80%5%15% Denmark80%10%10% France76%7%17% United Kingdom76%6%18% Germany75%6%19% Mexico66%2%32% Ukraine63%6%31% India61%9%30% Egypt59%13%28% Israel46%6%48% Palestine37%10%53% Venezuela37%7%56% Cuba36%6%58% Saudi Arabia36%8%56% China34%5%61% Iraq21%8%71% Russia17%4%79% Iran13%8%79% North Korea13%5%82% America’s Allies Dominate the Top Canada remains one of America’s most favorably viewed countries, but its 80% rating is the lowest Gallup has recorded. Japan, Canada, Italy, Denmark, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany all rank near the top of the list. Their strong economic, security, and cultural connections to the U.S. highlight how foreign relationships can shape public perceptions. Notably, each of the top seven countries is either a NATO member or a formal U.S. treaty ally. Japan and Italy moved ahead of Canada and Britain in 2026 after favorability toward both longtime allies fell to record lows. Meanwhile, Japan’s rating has climbed steadily from 65% in 1995, reflecting decades of expanding economic and security ties. Mexico ranks eighth overall with a 66% favorable rating, suggesting that deep economic and cultural connections can outweigh political tensions. Israel Stands Apart Israel occupies a uniquely divisive position in American public opinion. In 2026, 46% of Americans viewed Israel favorably, while 48% viewed it unfavorably, making it one of the few countries in the survey with nearly equal shares of positive and negative views. The divide comes amid changing attitudes toward the Middle East conflict. According to Gallup, 2026 marked the first year in more than two decades that Americans expressed greater sympathy for Palestinians than Israelis. While this measure differs from overall country favorability, it highlights how public opinion on the region has shifted in recent years. What the Results Reveal The rankings suggest that public opinion is shaped by more than economics or geography alone. Countries with longstanding diplomatic, security, and cultural ties to the United States tend to receive the strongest ratings, while nations associated with conflict or strategic competition generally rank near the bottom. At the same time, the results highlight how perceptions can evolve. Japan has steadily climbed in favorability over the past three decades, while support for longtime partners such as Canada and the United Kingdom has softened in recent years. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the countries losing trust in America.