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Mapped: Years to Save for a Home by U.S. State
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Mapped: Years to Save for a Home by U.S. State
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Key Takeaways
Saving for a 10% down payment for a home takes 8.7 years in Iowa, but climbs to 25.1 years in California.
In Texas and Ohio, the timeline is about 10 years, well below the U.S. average.
In California, New York, and Hawaii, saving for a home takes 20+ years.
Saving for a home down payment can take anywhere from under a decade to more than 25 years in the U.S., depending on where you live.
Based on Consumer Affairs data, this map shows how many years it takes the average household to save for a home in each state. Nationwide, the average is 14.4 years, but timelines vary dramatically by state.
In states like Iowa and Ohio, buyers can save in under a decade. In coastal markets like California and New York, timelines stretch past 20 years.
The Timeline to Homeownership Across America
Iowa ranks as the fastest state, where it takes just 8.7 years on average to save for a home. With median home prices around $247,000 in 2025—the second-lowest nationwide—the state combines relatively affordable housing with moderate incomes and taxes.
In Ohio (9.9 years) and Texas (10.3 years), meanwhile, lower home prices and more manageable tax burdens help shorten the path to ownership.
The table below shows the estimated number of years needed to save for a 10% down payment in each state, ranked from shortest to longest. Estimates are based on median incomes, taxes, living costs, and median home prices.
RankStateNumber of Years to Save for a Home
1Iowa8.7
2Ohio9.9
3Texas10.3
4Maryland10.3
5North Dakota10.6
6Kansas10.6
7Oklahoma10.7
8Illinois10.7
9Alaska10.9
10Indiana11.0
11South Dakota11.1
12Pennsylvania11.5
13Alabama11.9
14Minnesota11.9
15Missouri12.0
16Michigan12.0
17Nebraska12.0
18Delaware12.3
19Wisconsin12.7
20Arkansas12.8
21Mississippi12.8
22Georgia12.9
23Kentucky12.9
24Virginia13.1
25New Hampshire13.5
26Louisiana13.7
27Tennessee13.9
28West Virginia14.1
29New Jersey14.1
30Nevada14.2
31Utah14.2
32Connecticut14.5
33Arizona14.8
34North Carolina14.8
35Washington15.3
36South Carolina15.4
37Idaho16.0
38Vermont16.3
39Florida16.5
40New Mexico17.1
41Colorado17.8
42Maine18.3
43Oregon18.6
44Massachusetts18.7
45Rhode Island18.7
46Wyoming20.3
47Hawaii21.0
48New York23.1
49Montana24.4
50California25.1
In the most affordable parts of the country—especially across the Midwest—buyers can still save for a home in under a decade.
But in high-cost housing markets, the timeline stretches dramatically. In California, for instance, it takes over 25 years on average to save, nearly three times longer than in Iowa.
Even relatively high incomes don’t offset the gap. Despite median household earnings around $100,000, steep home prices and high taxes continue to weigh on buyers. Other expensive states—including New York, Hawaii, and Montana—also see timelines exceed 20 years.
For most Americans, the reality falls somewhere in between. Nationwide, saving for a home takes 10 to 15 years, with an average of 14.4 years.
As a result, homeownership is increasingly delayed. The median age of first-time buyers has climbed to a record 38 years old, highlighting how buying a home is becoming a longer-term financial goal.
Methodology
To estimate how long it takes to save for a home in each state, Consumer Affairs analyzed median household income alongside federal, state, and payroll taxes, as well as average annual living expenses, including housing, food, transportation, healthcare, and insurance.
From this, the remaining discretionary income available after essential costs was calculated.
Each state’s median home price was then used to estimate how many years it would take to save for a 10% down payment, assuming households save 10% of their remaining income annually. Data sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, Tax Foundation, Redfin, and the BEA.
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Ranked: Countries With the Most AI Patents
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Ranked: Countries With the Most AI Patents
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Key Takeaways
China dominates the ranking for countries with the most AI patents, at 25,177.
The U.S. follows, at 17,307, but AI patents represent a higher share of its overall patent mix than in China.
Mexico, surprisingly, ranks among the top 10 and beat more typical IP hubs.
Which countries are leading in artificial intelligence innovation?
This chart ranks the top countries by AI patents in 2024, based on data from the World Intellectual Property Organization.
China Leads With The Most AI Patents
China currently has the most AI patents at 25,177, showing dominance in overall volume.
Despite the U.S. trailing in AI patents with 17,307, its share of overall patents is higher than China’s—highlighting AI as a larger share of U.S. innovation.
RankCountry AI Patents Total Patents
1 China25,1775,688,867
2 United States17,3073,519,879
3 South Korea5,6351,312,294
4 Japan4,8112,085,215
5 Germany436963,941
6 Australia298163,069
7 France142757,026
8 India138228,402
9 United Kingdom119744,130
10 Mexico57111,190
11 Brazil37106,827
12 Malaysia3038,168
13 Luxembourg29163,418
14 Netherlands22246,254
15 Sweden21152,158
16 Hungary1435,950
17 Philippines1315,463
18 Colombia129,009
19 New Zealand1123,867
19 Serbia119,368
21 Poland7111,782
21 Spain7217,849
23 Argentina613,053
24 Finland596,416
24 Peru54,539
26 Greece427,510
26 Norway455,349
28 Austria3134,163
28 Belgium3187,149
28 Chile321,079
28 Morocco34,917
28 Romania327,474
28 Slovakia321,189
34 Denmark2109,551
34 Slovenia218,517
36 Bulgaria113,311
36 Costa Rica11,462
36 Ecuador1215
36 Latvia110,493
36 Portugal181,509
36 Moldova1255
36 Switzerland1268,054
South Korea sits in third place for the most AI patents, at 5,635—accounting for 0.43% of overall patents in the country.
Europe and the UK, despite being known for top universities and research and development labs, trail behind. Germany and France are the only European countries to make the top 10, with 436 and 142 patents respectively. The UK has just 119 AI patents, accounting for 0.02% of overall patents.
Interestingly, Mexico nabs 10th place for most AI patents, at 57, beating more general IP hotspots such as the Netherlands, Spain, and Luxembourg.
Concentration Could Affect Competitiveness
The data shows that AI innovation is highly concentrated. Indeed, Chinese companies Tencent, Ping An Insurance Group, Baidu and the Chinese Academy of Sciences had the most patents for generative AI as of 2019. IBM follows in the ranking.
This concentration could be a challenge as countries attempt to shore up sovereign AI capabilities, meaning home-grown innovation and domestic data centers, while also staying competitive.
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India on Top: AI Adoption by Country
Published 3 hours ago on March 24, 2026
By Julia Wendling
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India on Top: AI Adoption by Country
Key Takeaways
India leads global AI adoption at 92%, the highest rate among surveyed countries.
Several Global South economies—including India, Brazil, and South Africa—are adopting AI faster than many developed nations.
India’s tech-savvy workforce is leading the world in artificial intelligence adoption. This signals how emerging economies are becoming key drivers of the next wave of digital productivity.
This visualization, created in partnership with Adobe, explores how AI adoption varies across countries. The data reveals a growing trend: the Global South is increasingly outpacing the Global North when it comes to integrating AI into everyday work.
As AI tools become more accessible, countries with rapidly digitizing workforces are embracing them as a way to accelerate productivity and innovation.
Where AI Adoption Is Highest
India sits firmly at the top of global AI adoption rankings, with 92% of workers using AI tools several times per week, according to a 2025 Boston Consulting Group survey of 10,635 respondents worldwide. The country’s large technology workforce, strong startup ecosystem, and rapid digital transformation have helped accelerate AI integration across industries.
Country/RegionAI Tools Adoption (%)Global North/South
India92South
Spain78North
Brazil76South
South Africa72South
UK68North
Italy68North
Germany67North
France64North
U.S.64North
Japan51North
Several other Global South economies also show strong uptake. Brazil ranks third globally at 76%, while South Africa follows closely at 72%. These countries are adopting AI quickly as businesses look to boost efficiency and modernize workflows.
In comparison, adoption across much of the Global North is somewhat lower. This is with the exception of Spain, which ranks second overall at 78%. The UK and Italy both report 68% adoption, followed by Germany (67%), France (64%), and the United States (64%).
Meanwhile, Japan reports the lowest adoption rate at 51%, highlighting how structural factors, including an aging population, can influence the speed of AI integration.
From Adoption to Productivity
While AI adoption is rising rapidly worldwide, the real economic impact comes from how these tools are applied in daily work. AI‑enabled document and workflow tools, including platforms such as Adobe Acrobat Studio, are helping organizations streamline routine tasks, reduce manual effort, and allow teams to focus on higher‑value work.
This momentum is increasingly shaping how work gets done day to day. Tasks such as editing reports, reviewing scanned files, or updating PDFs are now commonly handled through online PDF tools. This enables faster collaboration and more efficient decision‑making across teams.
As adoption spreads, countries that successfully embed AI into everyday workflows may gain a significant productivity advantage in the years ahead.
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Charted: America’s Oil Reversal, From Import Giant to Net Exporter
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America’s Oil Reversal, From Import Giant to Net Exporter
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Key Takeaways
The U.S. has been a net petroleum exporter since 2020, reversing decades of reliance on imports.
In 2025, the gap widened to 2.8 million barrels per day.
Oil imports once peaked at nearly 15 million barrels per day in 2005.
As recently as the mid-2000s, the U.S. was importing vast amounts of oil to meet domestic demand. Today, it exports more petroleum than it imports, marking a dramatic reversal in U.S. energy trade.
This chart tracks U.S. oil imports and exports since 1973 based on data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). It shows how the country moved from a major importer to a net exporter after decades of dependence on foreign supply.
The crossover came in 2020, when U.S. petroleum exports exceeded imports for the first time since at least 1949.
When the U.S. Relied on Oil Imports
Historically, the U.S. has been a massive oil importer, driven by its industrial needs and high household consumption as a car-dependent country.
The early 1970s famously saw the U.S. impacted by an energy crisis following an oil embargo by major oil-producing states such as Saudi Arabia. American policymakers came to understand the dangers of oil dependence on foreign producers, contributing to large-scale exploration efforts and the imposition of a ban on crude oil exports without a permit.
The data table below shows U.S. monthly oil imports, exports, and net imports in thousands of barrels per day (kbd) from 1973 to January 2026.
YearPetroleum Imports (kbd)Petroleum Exports (kbd)Petroleum Net Imports (kbd)
19736257.614231.5396026.075
19746106.949220.2655886.684
19756055.197209.5655845.632
19767311.529223.287088.249
19778814.514242.6588571.856
19788362.208361.0298001.178
19798453.347470.9647982.384
19806911.935544.5326367.402
19815999.857593.9265405.931
19825111.942814.494297.453
19835043.856740.3144303.542
19845438.21721.1764717.033
19855060.696782.094278.606
19866213.924785.0225428.903
19876672.683765.4165907.267
19887401.561815.0466586.514
19898060.731858.8687201.864
19908017.638856.5427161.096
19917622.2121002.7776619.435
19927883.437948.9916934.447
19938616.4141002.4797613.935
19948994.387941.3118053.076
19958834.999949.9637885.036
19969472.205981.1648491.041
199710158.5711003.0389155.533
199810703.784944.7449759.04
199910850.785938.7829912.002
200011459.3821039.44310419.939
200111870.427970.79410899.632
200211527.177984.97710542.2
200312256.5721026.66311229.91
200413142.3341048.1212094.213
200513714.6771165.50812549.168
200613706.8891317.2812389.609
200713458.8831432.11612026.767
200812912.5981801.11711111.481
200911693.9612022.1069671.856
201011790.6252350.7149439.911
201111430.5492983.5258447.024
201210598.1793204.3247393.856
20139854.2583618.4236235.835
20149239.2364170.8945068.342
20159446.344738.2984708.042
201610055.7185260.0394795.679
201710142.5166377.6873764.829
20189941.0257598.0882342.936
20199134.9838470.696664.287
20207864.6118498.974-634.363
20218470.1828528.14-57.958
20228329.6589516.77-1187.112
20238530.7710229.419-1698.649
20248437.11710711.516-2274.399
20257885.29210702.822-2817.53
2026 (incl. Jan. only)8004.45211114.258-3109.806
Oil imports peaked in 2005 at nearly 15 million barrels per day, at a time when domestic oil production was far outstripped by demand. Key import markets included Canada, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela.
The Shale Boom That Changed the Balance
The late 2000s and early 2010s marked a turning point in the U.S. energy trajectory. Demand was softened by the 2008 recession and global financial crisis, while domestic production began to take off with a shale oil boom and new oilfield discoveries in states like North Dakota.
Steadily growing production led the U.S. to repeal its longstanding ban on oil exports in 2015, setting the stage for the country to boost production and compete globally with other major players such as Russia and Saudi Arabia.
Notably, at the time of repeal oil imports made up roughly a third of total consumption, down from its peak of approximately 60% in 2005.
The U.S. as a Global Exporter
Contrary to small petrostates such as those seen in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. has a large, powerful, and diversified economy of which oil exports make up only a small portion.
However, the shift of the U.S. from a net importer to becoming a net exporter has reshaped global energy markets, as the country surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia to become the world’s top crude oil producer in the late 2010s.
Rising U.S. production has reduced reliance on foreign oil and reshaped global energy flows. Today, oil and gas form key components of the economies of states like Texas, New Mexico, and North Dakota.
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Mapped: Where Tech Jobs Grew Fastest Across America in 2025
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Mapped: Where Tech Jobs Grew Fastest Across America in 2025
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Key Takeaways
Utah posted the fastest tech job growth in 2025 at +6.3%, ahead of Illinois (+5.7%) and South Carolina (+4.8%).
Two-thirds of U.S. states saw tech employment decline in 2025.
Large tech hubs lagged: California (-2.8%), Texas (-2.0%), and New York (0.0%).
In 2025, tech job growth in America shifted away from its biggest hubs. While California still employs more tech workers than any other state, it saw employment decline, alongside other large markets like Texas. Meanwhile, a smaller group of states posted the fastest gains.
This map shows which states led the country in tech job growth, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data compiled via Arizona State University.
The results suggest that momentum is spreading beyond the largest legacy centers, with several smaller states outpacing the industry’s traditional leaders.
Ranked: The U.S. States Leading Tech Job Growth in 2025
Utah ranks first overall, with tech employment rising 6.3% annually, adding roughly 3,000 jobs.
RankStateTech Job Growth 2025 (%)
1Utah6.3
2Illinois5.7
3South Carolina4.8
4Colorado4.6
5Washington3.0
6Kansas2.3
7Oklahoma2.3
8North Dakota1.9
9Ohio1.4
10Florida0.5
11Alabama0.4
12Massachusetts0.3
13Delaware0.0
14Idaho0.0
15Iowa0.0
16South Dakota0.0
17New York0.0
18Michigan-0.4
19Nevada-0.5
20Arizona-0.6
21Connecticut-0.7
22Tennessee-0.7
23Oregon-0.8
24New Hampshire-0.9
25North Carolina-0.9
26Kentucky-1.0
27Mississippi-1.0
28Indiana-1.1
29Maryland-1.2
30West Virginia-1.3
31Wisconsin-1.6
32Texas-2.0
33Pennsylvania-2.0
34Nebraska-2.3
35Hawaii-2.4
36Missouri-2.8
37California-2.8
38Wyoming-3.3
39Arkansas-4.1
40Virginia-4.2
41Minnesota-4.2
42New Jersey-4.5
43Alaska-4.7
44Louisiana-4.7
45Maine-4.8
46Montana-5.3
47Vermont-6.5
48Georgia-6.7
49Rhode Island-7.1
50New Mexico-11.0
Home to “Silicon Slopes,” Utah is projected to have the third-fastest tech job growth this decade. Illinois (+5.7%) and South Carolina (+4.8%) follow, rounding out a top three that reflects a mix of established and emerging tech ecosystems.
Other notable gainers include Colorado (+4.6%) and Washington (+3.0%), both of which continue to build on strong existing tech sectors.
At the same time, several large states with significant tech workforces saw flat or declining growth. California, the country’s largest tech employer with over 500,000 jobs, recorded a 2.8% decline. Texas (-2.0%) and New York (0.0%) also lagged.
In total, two-thirds of U.S. states recorded declines in tech employment.
Overall, New Mexico saw the sharpest contraction nationwide, with tech employment falling 11%. Jobs in Rhode Island and Georgia, meanwhile, fell 7.1% and 6.7%, respectively.
What’s Driving the Shift in Tech Jobs?
Of course, one key driver behind these trends is the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence.
Across the tech sector, companies are restructuring around AI—both creating demand for specialized roles and reducing the need for others. In 2025, AI was cited as a contributing factor in thousands of job cuts, while also driving hiring in high-skill areas.
As AI reshapes hiring across the industry, the biggest story isn’t job loss or growth alone, but where opportunities are moving next.
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Mapped: Minimum Wages Across Europe
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Mapped: Minimum Wages Across Europe
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Key Takeaways
Luxembourg has Europe’s highest minimum wage at €2,704 per month, while Ukraine sits at €164.
Western Europe dominates the top end of the map, while much of Eastern Europe remains below €1,000 per month.
Several wealthy European countries, including the Nordics and Switzerland, don’t have a statutory national minimum wage.
Europe’s minimum wages vary dramatically from country to country.
This map uses data from Eurostat to show monthly minimum pay across the continent, revealing a stark divide between Western and Eastern Europe, along with a surprising group of wealthy countries that operate without a statutory national minimum wage.
The East-West Split in Europe’s Minimum Wages
Luxembourg has Europe’s highest monthly minimum wage at €2,704, while Ukraine sits at just €164.
That means a minimum wage worker in Luxembourg earns more than 16 times as much per month as one in Ukraine.
RankCountryCountry Monthly minimum wage (€)
1 LuxembourgLuxembourg2,704
2 IrelandIreland2,282
3 United KingdomUnited Kingdom2,279
4 NetherlandsNetherlands2,246
5 GermanyGermany2,161
6 BelgiumBelgium2,112
7 FranceFrance1,802
10 SpainSpain1,381
11 SloveniaSlovenia1,278
12 PolandPoland1,100
13 LithuaniaLithuania1,038
14 GreeceGreece1,027
15 PortugalPortugal1,015
16 CyprusCyprus1,000
17 CroatiaCroatia970
18 MaltaMalta961
19 EstoniaEstonia886
20 CzechiaCzechia841
21 SlovakiaSlovakia816
22 RomaniaRomania797
23 LatviaLatvia740
24 HungaryHungary727
25 MontenegroMontenegro670
26 SerbiaSerbia618
27 North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia584
28 TürkiyeTürkiye558
29 BulgariaBulgaria551
30 AlbaniaAlbania408
31 MoldovaMoldova279
32 UkraineUkraine164
-- AustriaAustriaNA
-- ItalyItalyNA
-- SwitzerlandSwitzerlandNA
-- DenmarkDenmarkNA
-- FinlandFinlandNA
-- IcelandIcelandNA
-- NorwayNorwayNA
-- SwedenSwedenNA
People in Ireland are paid the second-highest in Europe, at €2,282. The island has become the de-facto hub for U.S. firms in Europe, and is home to many large tech companies, which means average salaries are likely to be much more.
The UK followed at €2,279, a figure calculated from the statutory hourly minimum wage from the Gov.uk website for a 37.5 hour work-week, which is typical in the country. The UK was the first European country to introduce a minimum wage, in 1909.
There’s a clear split between the eastern and western sides of Europe, with only two countries in Eastern Europe—Poland and Slovenia—seeing monthly minimum wages above €1,000.
Countries Without a Legal Minimum Wage
Some countries don’t have statutory minimum wages inscribed into law, but they do exist. In Nordic countries — Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland — wages are set by collective agreements instead.
Switzerland also doesn’t have a statutory minimum wage, but salary floors are set by states or sectors. In Geneva, one of the most well-paid areas, minimum wage would amount to €4,667 per a 40-hour work week.
In Austria, a €1,700 benchmark has been set via agreements. Italy’s minimum wage is also set by sectoral agreements but it differs widely depending on sector and skill level.
Interestingly, countries without statutory minimum wages are also some of the world’s happiest and richest.
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Ranked: Countries With the Most Patents per Capita
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Ranked: Countries With the Most Patents per Capita
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Key Takeaways
Monaco leads by a massive margin with over 307,000 patents per 100,000 people
Luxembourg ranks second, but trails far behind at 24,318
South Korea leads major economies, ahead of Japan, the U.S., and China
Monaco has over 300,000 patents per 100,000 people—more than 12 times higher than the next country.
This striking gap highlights how patent activity is often concentrated in small financial hubs rather than large industrial economies.
This chart ranks countries by active patents per 100,000 people, based on 2024 data from the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Active Patents by Country Per Person
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Rank
Country Active Patents per 100,000 People
1 Monaco307,237
2 Luxembourg24,318
3 Ireland3,752
4 Switzerland3,015
5 South Korea2,536
6 Iceland2,418
7 Denmark1,847
8 Finland1,734
9 Japan1,691
10 Belgium1,591
11 Austria1,469
12 Sweden1,445
13 The Netherlands1,377
14 Malta1,312
15 Germany1,140
16 France1,107
17 United Kingdom1,099
18 United States1,051
19 Norway995
20 Hong Kong977
21 Slovenia873
22 Singapore839
23 Macao814
24 Portugal788
25 Estonia780
26 Italy650
27 Australia612
28 Latvia558
29 Czechia464
30 New Zealand457
31 Spain451
32 Lithuania434
33 Israel418
34 China404
35 Slovakia390
36 Hungary374
37 Croatia349
38 North Macedonia302
39 Poland296
40 Bulgaria207
41 Russia169
42 South Africa165
43 Romania144
44 Serbia141
45 Malaysia112
46 Chile108
47 Türkiye105
48 Mexico86
49 Sao Tome and Principe64
50 Trinidad and Tobago59
51 Andorra59
52 Ukraine56
53 Brazil53
54 Iran50
55 Mongolia47
56 Panama47
57 United Arab Emirates44
58 Zambia42
59 Saudi Arabia40
60 Bahrain37
61 Thailand34
62 Uruguay33
63 Argentina29
64 Costa Rica28
65 Viet Nam23
66 Georgia23
67 Barbados22
68 Qatar18
69 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines18
70 Colombia17
71 Jamaica16
72 India16
73 Algeria15
74 Belarus15
75 El Salvador14
76 Kazakhstan14
77 Namibia14
78 Peru13
79 Philippines13
80 Morocco13
81 Iraq11
82 Dominican Republic10
83 Moldova10
84 Ghana10
85 Oman8
86 Sri Lanka5
87 Egypt5
88 Honduras4
89 Azerbaijan4
90 Cuba4
91 Paraguay4
92 Uzbekistan3
93 Syria3
94 Kyrgyzstan3
95 Zimbabwe2
96 Bosnia and Herzegovina2
97 Kuwait2
98 Bangladesh1
99 Guatemala1
100 Ecuador1
101 Pakistan1
102 Cyprus1
103 Madagascar1
104 Bhutan1
105 Venezuela1
106 Armenia1
107 Greece0
108 Ethiopia0
109 Uganda0
110 Myanmar0
Monaco and Luxembourg stand far above the rest, but their rankings are likely shaped by their role as legal hubs for intellectual property rather than where innovation physically takes place.
This pattern continues with Ireland and Switzerland, which also rank highly due to favorable tax and regulatory environments for holding patents.
Among major industrial economies, South Korea stands out with 2,536 patents per 100,000 people, outperforming Japan, the U.S., and China. Home to global tech giants like Samsung and LG, the country has built a strong ecosystem for innovation.
Across Europe, several smaller economies also rank highly. Nordic countries in particular combine modest populations with strong research and development investment, with Iceland reaching 2,418 patents per 100,000 people.
By contrast, the U.S. records 1,051 patents per 100,000 people, placing it behind much of Western Europe on this metric.
China’s reputation as the maker of cheap goods and toys has evolved significantly in recent years, and today it is known as a technology leader. The country leads in raw numbers with 5.6 million active patents but when adjusting for population, it sits behind 34 other countries at just 404 patents per 100,000 people.
Innovation Isn’t Always Registered Where It Is Made
Patent data often reflects where intellectual property is registered rather than where innovation actually occurs.
Multinational companies frequently shift patents across borders to benefit from tax advantages, royalty structures, or legal protections.
As a result, countries with favorable IP regimes can appear disproportionately strong in per-capita rankings, even if much of the underlying innovation originates elsewhere.
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Mapped: The Cities Where the World’s Billionaires Were Born
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Mapped: The Cities Where the World’s Billionaires Were Born
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Key Takeaways
New York tops the list with 69 billionaires born in the city—more than any other globally.
Three of the next top billionaire birthplaces are in Asia: Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai.
A German town of under 40,000 people ranks alongside global megacities.
New York stands out as the world’s leading billionaire birthplace, but it’s far from the only global hub shaping extreme wealth. Across Asia, cities like Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mumbai also rank among the top origins of the world’s richest individuals.
This world map highlights the cities around the world where at least 10 billionaires have been born, utilizing a 2026 PlayersTime analysis of the Forbes Real-Time List of Billionaires.
The map spans the most common cities of birth of 1,680 billionaires, revealing interesting regional and continental trends in geographic distribution.
New York: The Birthplace of Success
New York is known as the home of more billionaires than any other city on Earth, but its reputation as the global hub of success starts early.
Among the analyzed billionaires, 69 came from the Big Apple, more than any other city worldwide and more than the total from the next five U.S. cities combined.
The following table showcases in which cities most billionaires have been born.
CityNumber of Billionaires Born
New York69
Hong Kong57
Singapore30
Mumbai28
Moscow25
Milan16
Los Angeles16
Rio de Janeiro15
Chicago15
San Francisco13
Montreal13
Toronto12
Philadelphia12
Hangzhou12
Taipei11
Stockholm11
Istanbul11
Boston11
Ingelheim am Rhein10
Athens10
As the largest city in the U.S., New York has been a global center for lucrative industries such as finance, entrepreneurship, and the arts for decades. The city thus occupies a singular role within global entrepreneurship and generational wealth alike.
The wealthiest native New Yorker is Larry Ellison, the chairman and chief technology officer of Oracle Corporation and the sixth-richest person in the world owing to his nearly $200 billion net worth. Ellison was born in the Bronx in 1944, although he was raised by adoptive parents in Chicago’s South Shore.
The Other Leading Billionaire Birthplaces
Following New York, the next three cities from which the most billionaires come are all located in Asia: Hong Kong (57), Singapore (30), and Mumbai (28). Many of the billionaires from these metropolises built their fortunes in either the U.S., China, or India.
While Chinese and Indian megacities may be expected, Taiwan’s capital city Taipei (11) is also well-represented as a billionaire birthplace, with the same number of billionaires within the sample size as Boston and Stockholm.
The seventh-wealthiest individual within the Forbes list, Jensen Huang, is a Taipei native. Huang was born in the Taiwanese capital in 1963 and at age 30 founded Nvidia, the world’s largest company by market capitalization today. He remains president and CEO of the technology company and has a net worth of over $150 billion.
A Strange European Outlier
Most of the best-represented cities around the world are logical economic centers, from Moscow (25) to Chicago (15). While no African cities appeared to be the birthplace of over 10 billionaires, Brazil’s former capital of Rio de Janeiro (15) did provide the sole South American entry.
One more surprising city was Ingelheim am Rhein (10), located in southwestern Germany. Unlike major metropolises like Los Angeles (13) or Istanbul (11), Ingelheim is a small town of fewer than 40,000 inhabitants.
The explanation behind the high number of billionaires born in this town comes from the history of Boehringer Ingelheim, the world’s largest privately-held pharmaceutical company, which was founded in Ingelheim in 1885 and continues to be headquartered there.
As some of Germany’s richest citizens, many members of the Boehringer family were born in the town, allowing Ingelheim to punch far above its weight as a billionaire birthplace.
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Mapped: Top Marginal Income Tax Rates by State in 2026
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Mapped: Top Marginal Income Tax Rates by State in 2026
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California has the highest top marginal income tax rate at 13.3%, followed by Hawaii (11.0%) and New York (10.9%).
Nine states levy no income tax, including Texas, Florida, and Washington.
Several states are moving toward lower or zero income taxes, with Mississippi targeting full elimination by 2040.
In the U.S., where you live can significantly affect how much you pay in state income taxes—especially for top earners.
In 2026, the gap is stark. California leads with a 13.3% top marginal rate, while nine states levy no income tax at all.
Using data from the Tax Foundation, this map shows how top marginal income tax rates vary across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
As remote work gives Americans more flexibility in where they live, differences in state tax policy are playing a growing role in relocation and financial planning decisions.
Ranked: The Top Marginal Income Tax Rates by State in 2026
The table below ranks all 50 states and Washington, D.C. by their top marginal income tax rates for single filers in 2026. Rates reflect the highest bracket applied to income at the state level.
Generally, coastal states and the Northeast dominate the high-tax end, while Sun Belt and Mountain West states cluster at the low—or no-tax—end of the spectrum.
StateTop Marginal Income Tax (%)Tax System
California13.3Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Hawaii11.0Graduated-Rate Income Tax
New York10.9Graduated-Rate Income Tax
District of Columbia10.8Graduated-Rate Income Tax
New Jersey10.8Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Oregon9.9Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Minnesota9.9Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Massachusetts9.0Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Vermont8.8Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Wisconsin7.7Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Maine7.2Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Connecticut7.0Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Delaware6.6Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Maryland6.5Graduated-Rate Income Tax
South Carolina6.0Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Rhode Island6.0Graduated-Rate Income Tax
New Mexico5.9Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Virginia5.8Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Montana5.7Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Kansas5.6Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Idaho5.3Flat Income Tax
Georgia5.2Flat Income Tax
Alabama5.0Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Illinois5.0Flat Income Tax
West Virginia4.8Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Missouri4.7Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Nebraska4.6Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Oklahoma4.5Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Utah4.5Flat Income Tax
Colorado4.4Flat Income Tax
Michigan4.3Flat Income Tax
Mississippi4.0Flat Income Tax
North Carolina4.0Flat Income Tax
Arkansas3.9Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Iowa3.8Flat Income Tax
Kentucky3.5Flat Income Tax
Pennsylvania3.1Flat Income Tax
Louisiana3.0Flat Income Tax
Indiana3.0Flat Income Tax
Ohio2.8Flat Income Tax
Arizona2.5Flat Income Tax
North Dakota2.5Graduated-Rate Income Tax
Alaska0None
Florida0None
Nevada0None
New Hampshire0None
South Dakota0None
Tennessee0None
Texas0None
Washington0No state income tax, but imposes capital gains tax
Wyoming0None
Only a handful of states impose rates above 10%, but they include some of the most populous, including California and New York.
These states tend to have larger budgets and more progressive tax structures, placing a heavier burden on top earners. Additionally, California is proposing a 5% billionaire wealth tax, which could affect about 200 individuals across America’s most populous state.
Meanwhile, a sizable share of states cluster in the middle, where top rates hover between 4% and 9%. This middle ground reflects a balancing act in generating revenue without straying too far from national norms.
States With No Income Tax
At the other extreme, nine states have eliminated income taxes altogether, betting on consumption taxes, property taxes, and economic growth to fill the gap.
Today, these states are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. It’s worth noting that while Washington does not tax salaries on high earners, a 7% tax applies to capital gains up to $1 million, rising to 9.9% beyond this threshold.
Mississippi lawmakers, meanwhile, plan to eliminate income taxes by 2040 if certain economic conditions are met. Several others, like South Carolina and Georgia, are also moving in this direction.
Taken together, the map highlights more than just tax rates, it points to a strategic divide in how states raise revenue. Some lean on high earners, while others forgo income taxes altogether to attract growth.
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Ranked: Which Countries Shut Down the Most Nuclear Power?
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Key Takeaways
Around 250 nuclear plants have been shut down since 1957, totaling 136,823 MW of capacity.
Japan, Germany, and the U.S. lead in nuclear capacity retired.
China has shut down no nuclear power plants, even as many countries reconsider the energy source.
Nuclear is on the brink of a golden era but, globally, 136,823 megawatts of nuclear power has been shut down across 250 plants.
Electrification, the build up of domestic manufacturing, and artificial intelligence has led to increased energy demand. Politicians and AI leaders have turned to nuclear, considered limitless low-carbon energy, as a solution.
However, sentiment on the energy source is mixed thanks to radioactive waste, large-scale disasters, and its association with nuclear weapons.
This graphic, based on data from Global Energy Monitor, visualizes shutdown nuclear power capacity by country from 1957 to 2025 and includes the number of shuttered sites.
The Countries That Have Shut Down the Most Nuclear Power
The data includes capacity retired at the end of its lifespan and mothballed earlier. Dive into it below:
RankCountry/AreaUnitsCapacity (MW)
1 Japan4435,284
2 Germany3627,862
3 United States4723,311
4 United Kingdom369,163
5 France156,087
6 Russia165,879
7 Taiwan65,144
8 Sweden74,268
9 Ukraine43,800
10 Lithuania22,600
11 Canada62,268
12 Belgium32,123
13 Bulgaria41,760
14 Italy41,472
15 South Korea21,290
16 Spain31,116
17 Slovakia31,023
18 India4640
19 Philippines1621
20 Armenia1408
21 Switzerland2397
22 Pakistan1100
23 Kazakhstan190
24 Netherlands160
25 Argentina129
26 Puerto Rico118
27 Panama110
Japan, where the devastating Fukushima disaster occurred, shut down the most capacity at 35,284 megawatts over 44 facilities. The country temporarily suspended most of its nuclear plants after the 2011 accident, and only some have been brought back online.
Nuclear power made up 29.5% of Germany’s electricity supply at its peak, but it has since closed all of its reactors, totaling 36 units and 27,862 megawatts. The decision to do so was made in the wake of Fukushima but the last reactor went offline just last year.
The U.S. comes in third place for the number of megawatts ceased, at 23,311, but has actually shut down the highest number of facilities.
Nuclear power in Ukraine has garnered its fair share of attention as Russia’s invasion threatened the stability of its Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe with a capacity of 6,000 megawatts. Russia seized the plant in 2022 and remains in control.
Ukraine has shut down just four plants, totaling 3,800 megawatts. Global Energy Monitor’s data doesn’t specify the names of plants, but the former Soviet Union member is home to the Chernobyl facility that melted down in 1986. The plant had a normal operating capacity of 1,000 megawatts.
Notably, China has not shut down any nuclear projects. The country is pursuing an ambitious target to have 150 gigawatts (or 150,000 megawatts) of nuclear energy capacity by 2035 as it looks to diversify its energy sources.
Nuclear is Being Brought Back Online
Despite decades of reactor closures, nuclear power is gaining renewed attention as global electricity demand rises. Growth in AI, electrification, and manufacturing is prompting countries to reconsider nuclear as a dependable, low-carbon energy source.
In some cases, previously retired facilities are even being brought back online. The Three Mile Island site in the U.S., known for the 1979 partial meltdown, is now set to help power Microsoft data centers.
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Ranked: The Most Trusted Made-in Labels in the World
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Germany is the most trusted “Made in” label at 66%, followed by Switzerland (64%) and Japan (63%).
France, Italy, and the UK all tie at 57%, while the U.S. and EU sit slightly lower at 55%.
China (31%), Mexico (28%), and India (27%) rank near the bottom of the trust scale.
Country-of-origin labels still shape how people judge product quality, but trust varies widely depending on where something is made.
This chart ranks the world’s most trusted “Made in” labels based on a March 2025 survey of 20,000 respondents across 10 countries by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions. While Germany takes the top spot, the broader pattern is just as telling: European labels dominate the upper tier, the U.S. lands in the middle, and several major manufacturing hubs rank far lower than expected.
One of the more surprising results is Taiwan, which scores relatively modestly despite its central role in global semiconductor production.
Europe Dominates the Most Trusted Labels
With two-thirds (66%) of survey respondents including “Made in Germany” in their answer, Europe’s largest economy topped the survey leaderboard. Long known for high-quality cars and industrial products, Germany’s lead reflects the country’s well-respected exports.
The following table lists the percentage of respondents who included a given country-of-origin label among their top two most trusted.
Made In LabelTrust Score (%)
Made in Germany66
Made in Switzerland64
Made in Japan63
Made in France57
Made in Italy57
Made in UK57
Made in USA55
Made in EU55
Made in Taiwan33
Made in China31
Made in Mexico28
Made in India27
Beyond Germany, Europe performs quite well, with Switzerland (64%) as runner-up and equally high performance of 57% among the three other major Western European economies of France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.
Interestingly, the 27-member EU scores slightly lower than its three major member states at 55%, reflecting perhaps people’s mistrust of other, less dominant EU member-country exports. Nonetheless, the EU has maintained strict rules of origin for goods across the bloc, seeking to protect key national economic sectors in member states.
Why the U.S. Outranks China on Trust
The U.S. and China show a clear divide in how “Made in” labels are perceived.
With just 31%, “Made in China” falls in the bottom quarter of the survey, indicating that fewer than a third of respondents placed this label among their most trusted. In contrast, the U.S. scores 55%, equivalent to the EU bloc-wide score.
Part of this gap may be attributed to survey methodology; after all, survey respondents came from the U.S., UK, Japan, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the EU, but notably not from China.
Taiwan’s Surprising Position in the Rankings
Despite being a global powerhouse in semiconductor manufacturing, Taiwan ranks in the middle of the pack on trust.
Only 33% of respondents selected “Made in Taiwan” among their most trusted labels, putting it well behind countries like Japan and Germany. The result highlights a gap between Taiwan’s importance in high-tech supply chains and how its products are perceived more broadly by consumers.
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Charted: How Powerful Is Iran in the Middle East?
Charted: How Powerful Is Iran in the Middle East?
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Key Takeaways
Iran has the largest population among its regional peers, but relatively low GDP per capita.
It ranks among the top countries in oil reserves and production, second only to Saudi Arabia.
Iran fields the largest military force in the region, despite lower spending than rivals like Saudi Arabia and Israel.
Iran is often seen as a major power in the Middle East, but how does it compare to its neighbors? By population, energy resources, and military size, it ranks among the region’s largest players, yet it falls behind wealthier states on economic output per person and defense spending.
This visualization from Julie Peasley breaks down the numbers across multiple dimensions to show where Iran leads, where it lags, and how its overall scale shapes its regional influence.
Iran’s Economic Scale
Here’s a look at key economic indicators, including population and GDP:
CountryPopulation (2026)Area (sq. mi)GDP $B (2025)GDP per Capita $ (2025)
Iran93,168,497636,372356.514,074
Bahrain1,675,57230047.3929,253
Iraq48,007,437169,235265.455,832
Israel9,647,6898,470610.7560,009
Jordan11,589,53234,48556.164,908
Kuwait5,102,7736,880157.4730,805
Lebanon5,897,4674,03628.285,282
Oman5,671,458119,498105.1919,119
Qatar3,173,5594,474222.1271,441
Saudi Arabia35,165,787830,000127035,231
Syria26,472,49771,49919.99847
UAE11,574,68232,279569.151,348
Iran stands out with a population of 93.2 million, far larger than its neighbors, yet its GDP per capita remains among the lowest. While its total GDP is sizable at roughly $356 billion, it still trails regional leaders like Saudi Arabia and Israel, highlighting the gap between scale and prosperity.
While population size can drive economic potential, Iran’s relatively low GDP per capita, at just over $4,000, suggests that per capita productivity lags behind smaller, richer nations like Qatar and Israel.
This contrast highlights a broader regional pattern:
Smaller Gulf states tend to have higher per capita wealth
Larger countries like Iran and Iraq have more modest income levels
Oil Power in the Middle East
Energy remains one of Iran’s defining strengths:
CountryOil Prod., bpd (2024)Oil Reserves, barrels (2025)
Iran4,626,733208,600,000,000
Bahrain186,982169,900,000
Iraq4,505,283145,019,000,000
Israel23,67412,730,000
Jordan3301,000,000
Kuwait2,776,206101,500,000,000
Lebanonno datano data
Oman1,001,9704,971,000,000
Qatar1,852,41725,244,000,000
Saudi Arabia10,872,023267,230,000,000
Syria60,3652,500,000,000
UAE4,514,224113,000,000,000
Iran ranks near the top in both oil production and reserves, second only to Saudi Arabia. With roughly 208.6 billion barrels in reserves and daily production of about 4.6 million barrels, it remains one of the region’s key energy players.
Despite this scale, sanctions have constrained exports and investment, limiting output growth relative to Gulf producers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Much of the oil exports that do make it out of the country’s borders end up in China.
Military Strength and Spending
Finally, here’s how Iran compares militarily:
CountryActive Military Personnel (2026)Military Exp., $B (2024)
Iran610,0007.9
Bahrain8,2001.4
Iraq193,0006.2
Israel169,50046.5
Jordan100,5002.6
Kuwait17,5007.8
Lebanon60,0000.6
Oman42,6006.0
Qatar16,50015.4
Saudi Arabia257,00080.3
Syriano data2.5
UAE63,00022.8*
*2014 data. SIPRI notes that UAE military spending data is not available after 2014 due to limited transparency.
Iran has the largest active military force in the region at 610,000 personnel, which is more than double Saudi Arabia’s. Despite this, its annual military spending of $7.9 billion is far lower than Saudi Arabia or Israel.
This reflects a different strategic approach:
Iran emphasizes manpower and asymmetric capabilities
Rivals invest heavily in advanced technology and defense systems
While Israel is often considered more technologically advanced, Iran’s scale and regional influence remain significant factors in the balance of power.
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Mapped: Which Gulf States Depend Most on Tourism?
Mapped: Which Gulf States Depend Most on Tourism?
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Key Takeaways
Bahrain and the UAE are the Gulf’s most tourism-dependent economies, with tourism receipts equal to more than 10% of GDP.
That puts them in the same range as major global tourism markets like Greece and Thailand.
As regional tensions rise, that reliance could become an economic vulnerability.
Bahrain and the UAE stand out as the Gulf’s most tourism-reliant economies, with visitor spending playing a much larger role in their economies than in neighboring states.
This map by Iswardi Ishak breaks down international tourism receipts as a share of GDP across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies based on UN Tourism data, revealing which economies are most exposed to swings in global travel demand.
Tourism’s Role Across Gulf Economies
Below, we break down tourism receipts as a share of GDP in GCC economies, as well as others for comparison:
Country/TerritoryInt'l Tourism Receipts as % of GDPTotal Int'l Tourism Receipts (USD Billions)
Bahrain10.6%5
United Arab Emirates10.3%57
Greece9.1%23.4
Thailand8.1%42.7
Spain6.2%106.5
Hong Kong5.5%22.5
Singapore4.4%23.8
Türkiye4.1%56.3
Qatar3.8%8.4
Saudi Arabia3.3%41
Italy2.5%58.7
Oman2.4%2.6
France2.4%77
Kuwait1.4%2.3
Japan1.4%54.7
India0.9%35
U.S.0.8%214
China (Mainland)0.2%39.7
The UAE and Bahrain each derive more than 10% of GDP from international tourism, placing them among the most tourism-exposed economies globally. Meanwhile, Kuwait and Oman remain far less dependent on international visitors.
Tourism as a Diversification Strategy
Across the Gulf, tourism has been central to economic diversification strategies aimed at reducing reliance on oil. The UAE stands out as the region’s most tourism-dependent major economy, with Dubai in particular positioning itself as a global travel hub.
Bahrain, while smaller, also leans heavily on tourism, though much of it is regional, with visitors frequently arriving from neighboring Saudi Arabia. In contrast, Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is anchored by religious travel, particularly the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
Countries like Qatar and Oman fall somewhere in between, investing heavily in tourism infrastructure but still deriving a relatively modest share of GDP from the sector.
Rising Risks from Regional Conflict
However, the region’s growing reliance on tourism also introduces new vulnerabilities. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, recent strikes on infrastructure and explicit warnings that tourist sites could be targeted have raised concerns across global travel markets.
Industry analysts warn that prolonged conflict could have a chilling effect on international travel demand, particularly in perceived high-risk regions. This creates a direct economic risk for countries like the UAE and Bahrain, where tourism is a key pillar of growth.
Even Saudi Arabia faces potential disruption, especially if instability affects major religious gatherings that attract millions annually.
How the GCC Compares Globally
Globally, tourism-dependent economies vary widely. Countries like Greece (9.1%) and Thailand (8.1%) derive significant shares of GDP from tourism, while larger economies like the U.S. (0.8%) and China (0.2%) are far less reliant.
The GCC’s top performers now rival established tourism markets, but with geopolitical risks rising, that reliance could quickly turn into a vulnerability.
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Ranked: Which Countries See Their People as Most Moral
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Ranked: Which Countries See Their People as Most Moral
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Key Takeaways
In most surveyed countries, a majority of people say their fellow citizens are moral.
The U.S. is the only country where most respondents say their compatriots are not moral.
Canada and Indonesia top the ranking, with 92% of respondents in each country viewing their fellow citizens positively.
People in most countries tend to see their fellow citizens as moral. But one country stands apart: the United States is the only place in Pew’s 2025 survey where a majority of respondents said their compatriots are not moral.
This graphic ranks 25 countries by the share of respondents who said people in their country are moral, based on Pew Research Center’s Spring 2025 Global Attitudes Survey.
The Most Moral Countries Worldwide
Canada and Indonesia lead among surveyed countries, with 92% of respondents in both countries generally believing in their fellow citizens’ morality.
Canada edges slightly ahead, with 7% of respondents saying their compatriots are immoral, compared to 8% in Indonesia.
The following table reflects the percentage of respondents who answered that people in their country were either moral or immoral.
CountryFellow Citizens are MoralFellow Citizens are Not Moral
Indonesia928
Canada927
Sweden8812
India889
Australia8514
Mexico8317
Japan8316
UK8217
Netherlands8019
South Korea7822
Kenya7228
Germany7227
Nigeria7129
Spain7128
Argentina7029
Poland7028
Hungary6831
Israel6827
South Africa6336
Italy5940
Greece5544
France5543
Türkiye5149
Brazil5148
U.S.4753
The mix of countries at the top challenges common assumptions about what drives these perceptions. Indonesia and India (88%) are highly diverse societies, yet they rank alongside more homogeneous countries like Japan (83%) and Hungary (68%).
Meanwhile, the relatively equal responses between countries like Canada and Indonesia, or India and Sweden (both 88%), also dispel notions about the distinguishing factor being tied to the economic development level of the country.
The Sole Outlier
One country does emerge as a clear outlier in this ranking.
In contrast to their northern neighbors in Canada, a whopping 53% of respondents in the U.S. answered that they believe their fellow citizens are immoral. This is the only country where a positive social opinion was the minority.
A few factors may help explain the unique responses by American respondents, including deep political polarization and worsening tribalism across the country, as well as long-running national debates surrounding religion and gun violence.
Notably, while rising numbers of members of both mainstream political parties believe their opponents to be immoral, in this survey Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents were far likelier than their Republican counterparts to answer negatively.
American Peers Around the World
While the U.S. is the only country where most respondents declared their fellow citizens immoral, other countries do also reflect relatively divided views of their national citizenry.
This trend can be found not only in large developing countries like Brazil and Türkiye (both 51%) but also established Western European democracies like France (55%) and Italy (59%).
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Mapped: How 50 Global Cities Rank for Raising a Family
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How 50 Global Cities Rank for Raising a Family
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Key Takeaways
Australia has four cities in the top 10, with Brisbane ranked as the best city among the 50 observed for raising a family.
Europe also has four cities in the top 10, with London ranked second overall and Helsinki ranked fourth.
Not every city is created equally when it comes to raising a family. From cost of living to access to green spaces, each city offers different parental perks.
This world map compares 50 major cities worldwide for raising children, incorporating data from a 2026 index created by Compare the Market that weighs diverse variables.
The index specifically evaluates cities based off safety, happiness, cost of living, family benefits, parental leave, child vaccination rates, green spaces, child activities, education spending to reach an aggregate score.
Australia: The Clear Favorite for Raising a Family
No country is better represented than Australia, which has four cities in the top 10 due in part to the country’s relative safety and happiness scores. Brisbane even clinches the first-place spot, helped in large part by its vast number of open green spaces and parks.
The data table below lists the ranking of 50 global cities for raising a family, alongside their score in the index:
RankCityIndex Score
1 Brisbane6.457
2 London5.992
3 Auckland5.460
4 Helsinki5.305
5 Sydney5.239
6 Perth5.120
7 Melbourne5.056
8 Stockholm5.008
9 Berlin4.969
10 Seoul4.904
11 Paris4.637
12 New Delhi4.591
13 Prague4.542
14 Copenhagen4.449
15 Barcelona4.377
16 Lisbon4.352
17 Wellington4.344
18 Rome4.328
19 Vienna4.234
20 Madrid4.234
21 Manchester4.111
22 Tokyo4.090
23 Brussels4.060
24 Amsterdam4.020
25 Munich3.969
26 Santiago3.929
27 Mumbai3.901
28 New York3.895
29 Toronto3.794
30 Rio de Janeiro3.775
31 Montreal3.762
32 Osaka3.676
33 Chicago3.634
34 Dallas3.633
35 Frankfurt3.630
36 São Paulo3.579
37 Zurich3.551
38 San Francisco3.528
39 Milan3.500
40 Houston3.389
41 Johannesburg3.307
42 Washington D.C.3.274
43 Bogotá3.266
44 Los Angeles3.225
45 Istanbul3.222
46 Cape Town3.180
47 Buenos Aires3.040
48 Phoenix2.982
49 Durban2.752
50 Mexico City2.425
Given the high placement of Sydney (5th), Perth (6th), and Melbourne (7th) as well, Australian cities offer a strong mix of affordability, parental leave benefits, and public spaces for families.
Beyond Australia, Oceania is also well represented due to New Zealand’s two entries, including Auckland (3rd) and Wellington (17th).
The European Center of Gravity
Led by London (2), Europe is the center of gravity for family-friendly cities, with four cities in the top 10.
Northern European cities like Helsinki (4) and Stockholm (8) perform especially well, although Mediterranean metropolises such as Barcelona (15) and Rome (18) also score favorable rankings.
The most expensive city on the list, Zurich, scores a 37th-place finish, while Europe’s largest city, Istanbul, manages to eke out a position at 45.
Lower-Ranked Cities in the Americas
Notably, not a single city in the Americas reaches the top half of the list.
New York, the most populous city in the United States, leads the hemisphere with the #29 position.
Within Latin America, lower prices and higher happiness scores are offset by safety concerns and weaker parental benefits.
Santiago (26) and Rio de Janeiro (30) lead the region, while Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico each see their respective capital cities in the bottom quintile of the list.
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Ranked: The Deadliest Types of Extreme Weather Worldwide
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Ranked: The Deadliest Types of Extreme Weather Worldwide
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Key Takeaways
Heat is a silent killer, responsible for 278,395 fatalities globally but the lowest level of economic loss.
Storms followed closely with 274,750 fatalities and a much larger economic footprint.
Extreme weather has caused more than 832,000 deaths worldwide since 1995, along with trillions in economic damage. But the human toll varies widely by hazard.
This visualization compares the deadliest types of extreme weather worldwide from 1995 to 2024, based on data from Germanwatch’s Climate Risk Index 2026, revealing how fatalities and economic losses differ across hazards.
Heat Waves Are the Deadliest Weather Hazard
More than 832,000 people died due to extreme weather events from 1995 to 2024, which also caused $4.5 trillion in direct economic damage — almost as much as the UK’s GDP.
Below, we show how different extreme weather events stack up. The data reveals a clear divide between events that cause the most fatalities and those that drive the greatest economic losses.
HazardTotal Global Deaths (1995-2024)Economic Loss (Billion USD, Inflation-Adjusted)
Heat wave278,39532.9
Storm274,7532,637.3
Flood205,4521,314.0
Drought25,283287.0
Wildfire2,791177.6
Other*45,61165.0
Total832,2854,313.8
*Other includes cold waves, severe winter conditions, mass movement, glacier lake outburst floods.
Heatwaves were the deadliest type of extreme weather events, accounting for 278,395 global fatalities. Heat can exacerbate existing health conditions, while heat stroke can be life-threatening.
However, it had the lowest economic loss at $32.9 billion, highlighting that it can be a silent killer without a trail of destruction behind it like other extreme weather events.
Some of the deadliest heatwaves took place in typically mild regions. In 2022, over 60,000 people died in Europe amid extreme heat, while 56,000 people perished in a 2010 Russian heatwave.
Storms followed closely with 274,750 fatalities; they also racked up the largest bill, at $2.6 trillion. Some countries are more exposed than others, facing storms and cyclones on a recurring basis.
Myanmar experienced significant losses in 2008 when Cyclone Nargis caused over 138,000 fatalities, while in Honduras Hurricane Mitch caused $7 billion worth of damage and 14,000 deaths. Both countries have high risks of hurricanes and hazards.
Flooding, which includes both flash floods and river floods, was responsible for 205,452 deaths and $1.3 trillion of economic damage.
Drought and wildfires were responsible for 25,283 and 2,791 excess deaths, respectively. They cost countries $287.0 billion and $177.6 billion in direct damage.
Other events, including cold waves, severe winter conditions, mass movement and glacier lake outburst floods, collectively saw 45,611 deaths and resulted in the second-lowest level of economic damage, at $65 billion.
Disproportionate Impact on the Global South
The Climate Risk Index noted that extreme weather events disproportionately impact the Global South; six out of 10 of the most affected countries between 1995 and 2024 were lower-middle-income, per the report.
Such countries are on the frontlines of climate change but have the least economic capacity to adapt to it.
The need to support developing nations has been widely recognized. At COP30 in Brazil, international governments agreed to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action and triple adaptation financing by 2035.
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The World’s Happiest Countries, Ranked Each Year (2015–2025)
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Key Takeaways
Finland has held the top spot since 2017, leading the rankings for nearly a decade.
Canada, New Zealand, and Australia were in the top 10 in 2015, but not in 2025.
Costa Rica surged to No. 4 in 2025, one of the biggest recent jumps.
Over the last decade, the world’s happiest countries have remained remarkably consistent at the top, with Nordic nations dominating the rankings year after year. But beneath that stability, there have been notable shifts—including Costa Rica’s recent surge into the top five and the disappearance of countries like Canada and Australia from the top 10.
This chart tracks how the world’s happiest countries have moved up and down the rankings each year since 2015, based on survey data from over 140 countries compiled by Gallup and published in the 2026 World Happiness Report
Finland has now held the top spot for nine consecutive years, while several longtime contenders have slipped or dropped out entirely.
The Dominance of Finland and Northern Europe
Scandinavian and Northern European countries overall have dominated the top of the leaderboard over the last decade, with Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden consistently scoring alongside Finland among the top five countries worldwide.
The following tables highlight annual rankings in 2015 and 2025 of the world’s happiest countries. Each year’s score is averaged with the previous two years, meaning 2015’s results reflect data from 2013–2015.
RankCountryScore (2015)
1 Denmark7.526
2 Switzerland7.509
3 Iceland7.501
4 Norway7.498
5 Finland7.413
6 Canada7.404
7 Netherlands7.339
8 New Zealand7.334
9 Australia7.313
10 Sweden7.291
And here’s how the top 10 looked in 2025, the most recent year covered:
RankCountryScore (2025)
1 Finland7.764
2 Iceland7.54
3 Denmark7.539
4 Costa Rica7.439
5 Sweden7.255
6 Norway7.242
7 Netherlands7.223
8 Israel7.187
9 Luxembourg7.063
10 Switzerland7.018
The Nordic model’s success in building relatively egalitarian and prosperous societies is often cited as a key reason for these consistently high rankings.
In addition, given the methodology’s subjective nature, social and cultural norms almost certainly factor into the countries’ consistently high scores relative to other regions of Europe and the world.
Beyond Scandinavia and the Nordics
Meanwhile, Western European peers have also been mainstays in the last decade’s annual top 10 rankings.
The Netherlands has placed at least seventh every year of the 2015-2025 period, while Luxembourg has made regular appearances in the top 10 since 2019.
Switzerland has made appearances in every year’s top 10 with the exception of 2024, although its overall ranking has substantially dropped since its second-place peak in 2015. Austria, a regular top 10 scorer up to 2020, has made no post-pandemic appearances.
Non-European Entries From Around the World
Beyond Europe, countries from every continent except Africa and South America have ranked among the 10 happiest countries worldwide between 2015 and 2025.
Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have each made sporadic appearances in the years up to 2024, while Israel has been a regular high-scorer since it first entered the top 10 in 2021.
Two Latin American countries have also made appearances in recent years, with Mexico reaching tenth in 2024 and Costa Rica soaring to a dramatic fourth-place finish in 2025.
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Mapped: How Much Rent Has Risen in 30 Major U.S. Cities Since 2020
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Key Takeaways
Miami saw the largest rent increase among major U.S. cities, with average rents rising 53% since 2020 to reach $2,645 in January.
Fast-growing Sun Belt metros—including Tampa and Atlanta—saw some of the sharpest rent increases, fueled by migration from higher-cost regions.
San Francisco (+13%) and Austin (+14%) experienced much slower rent growth.
Rents across major U.S. cities have surged 36% since 2020, reflecting the ripple effects of pandemic migration, tight housing supply, and rising demand in Sun Belt metros.
Using data from Zillow, this visualization compares rent inflation across 30 major U.S. cities between 2020 and January 2026, revealing where prices have climbed the fastest, and where growth has been more subdued.
Some cities have seen rent increases of more than 50%, while others have experienced significantly slower growth despite already high housing costs.
Miami Saw the Biggest Rent Increase Since 2020
Since 2020, Miami has seen the fastest rent growth in the U.S., with prices soaring 53%.
RankCityChange in Rental Cost 2020-2026Average Monthly RentJan 2026
1Miami, FL53%$2,645
2Tampa, FL50%$1,986
3Riverside, CA48%$2,464
4St. Louis, MO44%$1,409
5Cincinnati, OH43%$1,522
6Detroit, MI42%$1,455
7San Diego, CA41%$2,871
8Atlanta, GA38%$1,812
9Chicago, IL37%$2,091
10Orlando, FL37%$1,917
11Phoenix, AZ36%$1,718
12Las Vegas, NV36%$1,716
13Charlotte, NC36%$1,704
14Philadelphia, PA34%$1,849
15Sacramento, CA34%$2,197
16Pittsburgh, PA32%$1,449
17New York, NY32%$3,232
18Baltimore, MD32%$1,855
19Boston, MA29%$3,049
20Los Angeles, CA28%$2,885
21Dallas, TX27%$1,633
22Seattle, WA25%$2,183
23Portland, OR25%$1,778
24Washington, DC24%$2,333
25Houston, TX22%$1,612
26Minneapolis, MN22%$1,665
27Denver, CO19%$1,838
28San Antonio, TX17%$1,380
29Austin, TX14%$1,561
30San Francisco, CA13%$3,064
Back in 2020, rent in Miami cost $1,725, based on typical mid-market rents adjusted for the local housing mix.
By January 2026, it climbed to $2,645, now higher than rents in Seattle and Washington, DC. This coincided with a pandemic-era migration wave that added roughly 250,000 residents to the region.
Tampa ranks second, with 50% rent inflation. While monthly rent remains more affordable than Miami, at $1,986, prices have shot up by $664. Even more strikingly, the Tampa Bay region grew by 497,000 residents, likely owing to its relative affordability.
Rent Inflation Varies Across California Cities
While Riverside and San Diego saw among the fastest-growing rents nationwide, San Francisco price growth was muted.
Riverside rents boomed 48% as residents moved away from costlier California metros. Over the period, rents jumped $795, reaching $2,464 per month, marking the third-highest increase across cities analyzed.
By contrast, San Francisco saw the slowest rent growth, rising just 13% since 2020. Amid growing affordability concerns, roughly 116,000 residents left the city, helping ease pressure on rental prices.
Notably, Austin followed a similar pattern of slower rent growth, with prices rising 14% over the period. Unlike San Francisco, however, the key factor was record apartment construction that significantly increased supply and moderated rent increases.
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Where the World’s Population Falls on the Happiness Scale in 2026
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Key Takeaways
Finland, Denmark, and many of the world’s happiest countries are home to relatively small populations.
Billions live in mid-ranked happiness countries including India, China, and Indonesia.
Lower happiness scores are concentrated in parts of Africa and Asia, home to large and growing populations.
The world’s happiest countries are often ranked, but looking at happiness scores from the latest 2026 World Happiness Report in relation to population gives a clearer view of the global population’s happiness or unhappiness.
While Nordic nations consistently top global happiness rankings, they represent only a small fraction of the world’s population. Meanwhile, billions of people live in countries with more moderate—or lower—levels of life satisfaction.
Using data from the 2026 World Happiness Report, this visualization combines happiness scores with population data from the UN World Population Prospects to reveal how happiness is truly distributed across the globe.
The World’s Happiness Distribution by Population
At the top of the rankings, countries like Finland, Denmark, and Iceland continue to report the highest levels of life satisfaction.
Life satisfaction was measured using the Cantril Ladder, which asked people to rate their lives on a scale of 0-10, where 10 represents the best possible life, and 0 represents the worst. Rankings averaged data over three years, to better capture happiness and well-being.
The data table below shows the happiness score and population of each country in the 2026 World Happiness Report:
RankCountryHappiness ScorePopulationRegion
1 Finland7.85.6MEurope
2 Iceland7.5398KEurope
3 Denmark7.56.0MEurope
4 Costa Rica7.45.2MNorth America
5 Sweden7.310.7MEurope
6 Norway7.25.6MEurope
7 Netherlands7.218.3MEurope
8 Israel7.29.5MAsia
9 Luxembourg7.1680KEurope
10 Switzerland7.09.0MEurope
11 New Zealand7.05.3MOceania
12 Mexico7.0131.9MNorth America
13 Ireland6.95.3MEurope
14 Belgium6.911.8MEurope
15 Australia6.927.0MOceania
16 Kosovo6.91.7MEurope
17 Germany6.984.1MEurope
18 Slovenia6.92.1MEurope
19 Austria6.89.1MEurope
20 Czechia6.811.3MAsia
21 United Arab Emirates6.810.6MEurope
22 Saudi Arabia6.834.6MAsia
23 United States6.8347.3MNorth America
24 Poland6.838.1MEurope
25 Canada6.740.1MNorth America
26 Taiwan6.723.1MAsia
27 Belize6.7423KNorth America
28 Lithuania6.72.8MEurope
29 United Kingdom6.769.6MEurope
30 Serbia6.76.7MEurope
31 Uruguay6.63.4MSouth America
32 Brazil6.6212.8MSouth America
33 Kazakhstan6.620.8MAsia
34 Romania6.618.9MEurope
35 France6.666.7MEurope
36 Singapore6.65.9MAsia
37 El Salvador6.66.4MNorth America
38 Italy6.659.1MEurope
39 Panama6.54.6MNorth America
40 Kuwait6.55.0MAsia
41 Spain6.547.9MEurope
42 Guatemala6.518.7MNorth America
43 Malta6.4545KEurope
44 Argentina6.445.9MSouth America
45 Viet Nam6.4101.6MAsia
46 Estonia6.41.3MEurope
47 Bosnia and Herzegovina6.43.1MEurope
48 Latvia6.41.9MEurope
49 Jamaica6.32.8MNorth America
50 Chile6.319.9MSouth America
51 Nicaragua6.37.0MNorth America
52 Thailand6.371.6MAsia
53 Uzbekistan6.337.1MAsia
54 Slovakia6.35.5MEurope
55 Bahrain6.31.6MAsia
56 Philippines6.2116.8MAsia
57 Paraguay6.27.0MSouth America
58 Oman6.25.5MAsia
59 Ecuador6.118.3MSouth America
60 Montenegro6.1633KEurope
61 Japan6.1123.1MAsia
62 Cyprus6.11.4MEurope
63 Honduras6.111.0MNorth America
64 Dominican Republic6.111.5MNorth America
65 China6.11.42BAsia
66 Kyrgyzstan6.07.3MAsia
67 Republic of Korea6.053.4MSouth America
68 Colombia6.051.7MAsia
69 Portugal6.010.4MEurope
70 Croatia6.03.8MEurope
71 Malaysia6.036.0MAsia
72 Peru6.034.6MSouth America
73 Mauritius5.91.3MAfrica
74 Hungary5.99.6MEurope
75 Mongolia5.93.5MAsia
76 Trinidad and Tobago5.91.5MNorth America
77 Republic of Moldova5.93.0MEurope
78 Bolivia5.812.6MSouth America
79 Russian Federation5.8144.0MEurope
80 Venezuela5.828.5MSouth America
81 Libya5.77.5MAfrica
82 North Macedonia5.71.8MEurope
83 Algeria5.747.4MAfrica
84 Bulgaria5.76.7MEurope
85 Greece5.79.9MEurope
86 Albania5.72.8MEurope
87 Indonesia5.6285.7MAsia
88 Tajikistan5.610.8MAsia
89 Armenia5.63.0MAsia
90 Hong Kong SAR5.67.4MAsia
91 Georgia5.53.8MAsia
92 Lao PDR5.57.9MAsia
93 Mozambique5.335.6MAfrica
94 Türkiye5.387.7MAsia
95 Iraq5.247.0MAsia
96 Gabon5.22.6MAfrica
97 Iran5.292.4MAsia
98 Côte d’Ivoire5.132.7MAfrica
99 Nepal5.129.6MAsia
100 Cameroon5.129.9MAfrica
101 South Africa5.064.7MAfrica
102 Azerbaijan5.010.4MAsia
103 Niger4.927.9MAfrica
104 Pakistan4.9255.2MAsia
105 Tunisia4.812.3MAfrica
106 Nigeria4.8237.5MAfrica
107 Senegal4.818.9MAfrica
108 Namibia4.83.1MAfrica
109 State of Palestine4.75.6MAsia
110 Kenya4.757.5MAfrica
111 Ukraine4.739.0MEurope
112 Morocco4.638.4MAfrica
113 Guinea4.615.1MAfrica
114 Mali4.625.2MAfrica
115 Ghana4.635.1MAfrica
116 India4.51.46BAsia
117 Somalia4.519.7MAfrica
118 Uganda4.551.4MAfrica
119 Jordan4.511.5MAsia
120 Mauritania4.55.3MAfrica
121 Cambodia4.517.8MAsia
122 Congo4.56.5MAfrica
123 Burkina Faso4.524.1MAfrica
124 Benin4.414.8MAfrica
125 Chad4.421.0MAfrica
126 Lesotho4.42.4MAfrica
127 Bangladesh4.3175.7MAsia
128 Gambia4.321.9MAfrica
129 Myanmar4.354.9MAsia
130 Liberia4.35.7MAfrica
131 Togo4.39.7MAfrica
132 Madagascar4.232.7MAfrica
133 Zambia4.121.9MAfrica
134 Sri Lanka4.023.2MAsia
135 Ethiopia4.0135.5MAfrica
136 Comoros3.9883KAfrica
137 Eswatini3.91.3MAfrica
138 Tanzania3.970.5MAfrica
139 Egypt3.9118.4MAfrica
140 DR Congo3.8112.8MAfrica
141 Lebanon3.75.8MAsia
142 Yemen3.541.8MAsia
143 Botswana3.52.6MAfrica
144 Zimbabwe3.317.0MAfrica
145 Malawi3.322.2MAfrica
146 Sierra Leone3.38.8MAfrica
147 Afghanistan1.443.8MAsia
Across all nations in the top 10, populations stood below 20 million, or well under it.
Mexico, meanwhile, stood as a clear outlier. Ranking in 12th globally, it not only holds a 131.9 million population, but it outranks several major economies like Germany and the UK which have significantly smaller populations.
Moreover, the U.S. (#23), Brazil (#32), and Vietnam (#45) are among the few large populations that rank in the top 50.
Happiness of the World’s Population Giants
With nearly a 1.5 billion population, India is the world’s most populous nation, but ranks 116th overall in happiness.
Covering 17% of the global population, India ranks below countries like Ukraine, Venezuela, and Iran. Despite strong economic growth, this has yet to translate into improved lived experience across its population.
China, the world’s second-most populous country, ranked significantly higher. In the past decade, its ranking has climbed from 79th to 65th, although it still remains lower than most other major economies.
Together, these population giants highlight a key reality: global happiness is shaped far more by where most people live than by which countries rank at the top.
While the happiest nations tend to dominate headlines, they represent only a small share of humanity. In contrast, billions of people live in countries where happiness levels are more moderate—or still developing—shifting the true center of global well-being away from the top of the rankings.
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How AI Could Add $600B to India’s Economy by 2035
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How AI Could Add $600B to India’s Economy by 2035
Key Takeaways
AI could add up to $607B in productivity gains to India’s GDP by 2035, representing about 6% of the economy.
Manufacturing and agriculture will drive the majority of gains, accounting for over two-thirds of projected value creation.
Productivity gains could be a key economic lever, as AI enhances everyday processes across industries.
India’s AI boom is poised to reshape one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. According to PwC, artificial intelligence could contribute between $550 billion and $607 billion to India’s GDP by 2035, equivalent to roughly 6% of total GDP.
This visualization, created in partnership with Adobe, explores how AI could unlock hundreds of billions in economic value across India’s key industries. The projected gains reflect not just technological innovation, but a broad productivity shift across foundational sectors of the economy.
AI‑powered productivity tools are driving this shift by streamlining everyday document workflows. They help teams analyze information faster, collaborate more efficiently, and turn data into decisions seamlessly.
Productivity Boost by Sector
Manufacturing is expected to see the largest gains, generating between $235.0 billion (low estimate) and $259.1 billion (high estimate) in value. From predictive maintenance to intelligent automation and supply chain optimization, AI could help Indian manufacturers increase output while lowering costs.
SectorValue Creation (high) ($ billions)Value Creation (low) ($ billions)
Agriculture153.9139.3
Education77.670.2
Energy Utilities84.676.6
Health32.129.1
Manufacturing259.1235.0
Total607.3550.2
Agriculture follows closely behind, with $139.3–$153.9 billion in projected value creation. AI-driven crop monitoring, smarter irrigation, and advanced weather forecasting could significantly improve yields and reduce waste in a sector that employs millions.
Other sectors also stand to benefit:
Energy & Utilities: $76.6–$84.6 billion
Education: $70.2–$77.6 billion
Healthcare: $29.1–$32.1 billion
In the education sector, AI is streamlining administrative tasks, allowing teachers to focus on high-value activities that enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes.
Altogether, these sector gains total between $550.2 and $607.3 billion by 2035.
The Productivity Revolution Starts Now
AI transformation doesn’t begin with futuristic robotics—it starts by improving everyday document workflows. Tasks like editing reports, reviewing scanned files, or updating PDFs are increasingly handled through browser‑based PDF tools that help simplify routine workflows and support faster decision‑making.
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