Visualizing Every FIFA World Cup Champion (1930–2022) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways: Only eight countries have won the FIFA Men’s World Cup since the tournament began in 1930. Brazil leads all nations with five titles, followed by Germany and Italy with four each. Europe and South America have exclusively produced every World Cup champion, a trend that remains intact heading into 2026. The FIFA World Cup has crowned just eight different champions across 22 tournaments, highlighting how difficult it is to reach, and stay at, the summit of international soccer. Created by Harris Saleem, the following visualization tracks every winner from Uruguay’s triumph in 1930 through Argentina’s dramatic victory over France in 2022. The data comes from Fox Sports, which maintains a comprehensive archive of every tournament, champion, and podium finisher throughout World Cup history. A Small Group of Nations Has Dominated World Cup History Here’s a complete list of every FIFA World Cup winner since the tournament’s inception in 1930. CountryNo. of TitlesYears Brazil51958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002 Germany41954, 1974, 1990, 2014 Italy41934, 1938, 1982, 2006 Argentina31978, 1986, 2022 France21998, 2018 Uruguay21930, 1950 England11966 Spain12010 Brazil remains the tournament’s most successful nation with five titles, while Germany and Italy have each lifted the trophy four times. Argentina’s victory in Qatar earned the country its third championship, leaving just eight nations to have ever won the competition. The concentration of winners is remarkable given the World Cup’s global reach. More than 200 national teams compete during qualification, yet only a handful have consistently possessed the combination of elite player development, tactical continuity, and tournament experience needed to win it all. Why Europe and South America Continue to Rule Every World Cup champion has come from either Europe or South America. Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay account for 10 titles between them, while Germany, Italy, France, England, and Spain have combined for 12. Several of these victories also defined entire eras of the sport. Brazil’s legendary teams of 1958, 1962, and 1970 established the country’s attacking identity, Italy became the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups in 1934 and 1938, and France emerged as a modern powerhouse after claiming titles in 1998 and 2018.

Visualizing Every El Niño and La Niña Since 1979 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The ENSO record since 1979 includes 17 El Niño, 19 La Niña, and 12 neutral winter seasons. NOAA says a new El Niño developed in June 2026 and is expected to strengthen through the 2026-27 winter. The strongest El Niño events have coincided with major droughts, floods, marine heat stress, and record global temperatures. El Niño is one of Earth’s most closely watched climate patterns because even modest changes in Pacific Ocean temperatures can reshape weather around the world. This visualization tracks every Northern Hemisphere winter ENSO phase from 1979-80 through the forecast 2026-27 season, highlighting nearly five decades of alternating El Niño, La Niña, and neutral conditions. Created by Julie R. Peasley using data from Golden Gate Weather Services, the National Centers for Environmental Information, and NOAA, the graphic places the developing 2026 El Niño into historical context alongside some of the strongest events on record. Nearly Five Decades of El Niño and La Niña Cycles From 1979-80 through the forecast 2026-27 season, the Pacific has alternated between warmer, cooler, and neutral conditions. The full winter-by-winter dataset is shown below. Year (Winter Season)TypeIntensity 2026-27El NiñoUnknown but forecasted to be Strong 2025-26La NiñaWeak 2024-25La NiñaWeak 2023-24El NiñoModerate 2022-23La NiñaModerate 2021-22La NiñaModerate 2020-21La NiñaModerate 2019-20Neutral- 2018-19El NiñoWeak 2017-18La NiñaModerate 2016-17La NiñaModerate 2015-16El NiñoVery Strong 2014-15El NiñoWeak 2013-14Neutral- 2012-13Neutral- 2011-12La NiñaWeak 2010-11La NiñaStrong 2009-10El NiñoModerate 2008-09La NiñaWeak 2007-08La NiñaStrong 2006-07El NiñoWeak 2005-06La NiñaWeak 2004-05El NiñoWeak 2003-04Neutral- 2002-03El NiñoModerate 2001-02Neutral- 2000-01La NiñaWeak 1999-00La NiñaStrong 1998-99La NiñaStrong 1997-98El NiñoVery Strong 1996-97Neutral- 1995-96La NiñaWeak 1994-95El NiñoModerate 1993-94Neutral- 1992-93El NiñoWeak 1991-92El NiñoVery Strong 1990-91Neutral- 1989-90Neutral- 1988-89La NiñaStrong 1987-88El NiñoModerate 1986-87El NiñoModerate 1985-86Neutral- 1984-85La NiñaWeak 1983-84La NiñaWeak 1982-83El NiñoVery Strong 1981-82Neutral- 1980-81Neutral- 1979-80El NiñoWeak Although La Niña has occurred slightly more often since 1979, the strongest El Niño episodes have generally produced the most widespread global impacts. This highlights that an event’s intensity often matters more than how frequently it occurs. The ENSO phases shown in the visualization are based on tropical Pacific sea surface temperature anomalies. Neutral conditions range from roughly -0.4°C to +0.4°C, while El Niño begins above +0.5°C and reaches the “very strong” category at +2.0°C or higher. The El Niño Events Shaping Modern Climate History Several El Niño episodes stand out for their global consequences. The 1982-83 event brought severe drought across Australia and Indonesia while triggering flooding across parts of the southern United States. It also fueled Hawaii’s strongest hurricane on record at the time. The 1997-98 “super” El Niño became one of the strongest ever observed, contributing to floods, droughts, and wildfires across multiple continents. Record ocean heat during that event is estimated to have killed roughly 16% of the world’s coral reefs. More recently, the powerful 2015-16 El Niño coincided with record global temperatures, destructive North Pacific hurricanes, Indonesian wildfires, drought in Ethiopia and parts of the Caribbean, and the largest annual increase in atmospheric CO₂ measured at the time. These climate swings also help explain longer-term shifts in global emissions. What Is Happening in 2026? According to NOAA, a new El Niño officially developed during June 2026 after tropical Pacific waters warmed beyond the threshold for El Niño conditions. Forecasters expect the event to strengthen through the 2026-27 Northern Hemisphere winter, although its ultimate intensity remains uncertain. El Niño does not cause the same weather everywhere, but it raises the likelihood of climate extremes across many regions. NOAA and the World Meteorological Organization say the developing 2026 event could influence heat, rainfall, and storm patterns through the coming Northern Hemisphere winter, with impacts varying by location. With oceans already experiencing exceptional warmth, scientists are watching closely to see whether this latest El Niño amplifies global temperatures further during late 2026 and into 2027. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you’re interested in how climate patterns translate into real-world economic impacts, check out U.S. Climate Disasters Have Cost Nearly $1 Trillion So Far This Decade on the Voronoi app, where you’ll find more data-driven visualizations covering weather, climate, and the environment.

Use This Visualization Countries With the Fastest Immigration Growth (2019–2024) See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Poland recorded the fastest growth in permanent immigration across the OECD, up 129% since 2019. Mexico, Spain, Costa Rica, and Ireland also saw immigration rise sharply, showing growth is extending beyond traditional destinations. Several OECD countries moved in the opposite direction, led by Colombia (-73%), Latvia (-59%), and Czechia (-36%). Permanent immigration has accelerated across much of the OECD, but not always in the countries people might expect. Using OECD data, this ranking compares how permanent immigration changed between 2019 and 2024. Poland led by a wide margin, while Mexico, Spain, and Costa Rica also posted some of the largest increases. The data includes foreign nationals granted long-term residence. How Permanent Immigration Changed Across the OECD The table below shows the change in permanent migration by country between 2019 and 2024: RankCountryChange in Permanent Migration 2019–2024 1 Poland129% 2 Lithuania97% 3 Mexico79% 4 Spain50% 5 Costa Rica49% 6 Ireland48% 7 Canada42% 8 New Zealand39% 9 Iceland38% 10 U.S.38% 11 Portugal29% 12 Japan29% 13 Switzerland27% 14 Finland24% 15 UK22% 16 Australia22% 17 Austria22% 18 Israel20% 19 Denmark19% 20 Belgium12% 21 Netherlands11% 22 Luxembourg8% 23 France5% 24 South Korea4% 25 Italy1% 26 Germany-9% 27 Hungary-11% 28 Estonia-14% 29 Slovakia-22% 30 Norway-23% 31 Sweden-24% 32 Slovenia-27% 33 Greece-32% 34 Czechia-36% 35 Chile-56% 36 Latvia-59% 37 Colombia-73% --OECD Average13% Poland’s permanent immigration rose 129% between 2019 and 2024, the fastest increase across the OECD. Lithuania ranked second (+97%), while Mexico (+79%), Spain (+50%), and Costa Rica (+49%) rounded out the top five. While Western Europe has traditionally attracted the largest numbers of migrants, Poland’s strong labor market, rising wages, and rapid economic expansion have made it one of the continent’s fastest-growing destinations for international workers. Migration Growth Is Becoming Less Concentrated One of the clearest trends is that immigration growth is no longer concentrated in the OECD’s traditional destinations. While Canada, the U.S., and Australia all continued to attract more permanent migrants, some of the fastest growth occurred in smaller and emerging destination countries. This suggests migration patterns are broadening as workers respond to changing labor demand and economic opportunities. Not every OECD nation experienced rising inflows. Colombia (-73%), Latvia (-59%), Czechia (-36%), Sweden (-24%), and Norway (-23%) all recorded declines in permanent immigration. Colombia’s decline reflects a stabilization after a record wave of Venezuelan arrivals peaked around 2019. Although migration has slowed, Colombia continues to host Latin America’s largest migrant population. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on projected population change by country through 2050.

Use This Visualization Mapped: Income Needed to Live Comfortably in U.S. Cities See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways A family of four needs more than $400,000 annually to live comfortably in both San Francisco and San Jose. California is home to six of the 10 highest-income cities in the ranking. Even the most affordable city analyzed still requires nearly $200,000 under the 50/30/20 budgeting rule. This map ranks 56 major U.S. cities by the annual income a family of four needs to live comfortably. Using data from SmartAsset, based on the MIT Living Wage Calculator updated in February 2026, the estimates apply the 50/30/20 budgeting framework: 50% of income for necessities, 30% for discretionary spending, and 20% for savings. The results highlight how much the cost of maintaining the same standard of living varies across the country. Bay Area Cities Lead the Ranking San Francisco tops the ranking, with a family of four needing about $408,000 annually to live comfortably. Nearby San Jose follows at roughly $403,000, while Oakland ranks third at $371,000. RankCityFamily Income Need to Live Confortably 1San Francisco, CA$407,597 2San Jose, CA$402,771 3Oakland, CA$371,488 4Boston, MA$368,742 5Arlington, VA$368,326 6New York, NY$337,875 7Seattle, WA$334,131 8Irvine, CA$327,226 9Honolulu, HI$321,069 10Washington, DC$319,405 11Portland, OR$313,747 12San Diego, CA$312,915 13Denver, CO$303,514 14Jersey City, NJ$297,606 15Minneapolis, MN$288,787 16Anchorage, AK$285,210 17Los Angeles, CA$281,466 18Sacramento, CA$279,802 19Newark, NJ$278,221 20St. Paul, MN$278,221 21Riverside, CA$270,566 22Colorado Springs, CO$270,566 23Tacoma, WA$264,742 24Madison, WI$263,245 25Philadelphia, PA$252,845 26Reno, NV$251,264 27Boise, ID$251,181 28Raleigh, NC$249,434 29Buffalo, NY$247,853 30Indianapolis, IN$247,021 31Phoenix, AZ$245,523 32Chicago, IL$242,278 33Charlotte, NC$241,446 34Pittsburgh, PA$238,534 35Columbus, OH$238,534 36Durham, NC$237,619 37Virginia Beach, VA$237,702 38Atlanta, GA$232,378 39Omaha, NE$232,294 40Miami, FL$231,130 41Kansas City, MO$230,131 42Plano, TX$230,464 43Austin, TX$229,050 44Tampa, FL$226,720 45Baltimore, MD$224,224 46Richmond, VA$223,974 47Fort Worth, TX$217,235 48Tulsa, OK$215,238 49Dallas, TX$214,490 50Orlando, FL$214,157 51Nashville, TN$213,408 52Jacksonville, FL$211,578 53Houston, TX$204,672 54New Orleans, LA$197,766 55Memphis, TN$193,939 56San Antonio, TX$192,608 High housing costs are the biggest driver behind these income requirements. California dominates the top of the ranking, with six cities appearing among the 10 most expensive places for families. The Northeast and Pacific Coast Remain Costly Boston, Arlington, New York, Seattle, Honolulu, and Washington, D.C. also rank among the most expensive cities. These metro areas combine high housing costs with above-average expenses for transportation, childcare, and other necessities. Many of these cities also offer higher wages than the national average, but elevated living costs often offset those income gains. Southern Cities Offer Lower Income Thresholds The lowest income requirements are concentrated in the South. San Antonio ranks last, requiring about $193,000 for a family of four to live comfortably, followed by Memphis, New Orleans, and Houston. The ranking highlights how expensive “living comfortably” has become across the United States. Under the 50/30/20 budgeting framework, every metro area analyzed requires a six-figure household income, with the highest-cost cities demanding more than $400,000 per year. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The States Where Housing Prices Have Surged the Most (2021–2026) on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Charted: How China Reshaped Global Oil Trade 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 is now the world’s largest crude oil importer, with net imports reaching 11.5 million barrels per day in 2025. North America has transformed from a major importer into a net exporter following the U.S. shale boom. Despite shifting demand toward Asia, the Middle East remains the world’s largest crude oil exporting region. Over the past three decades, the geography of global crude oil trade has been fundamentally reshaped. Rapid economic growth across Asia fueled a surge in oil demand, while advances in North American production altered long-established trade flows. This visualization tracks net crude oil imports and exports by region from 1990 to 2025, using data from OPEC, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and the UN Comtrade Database. Asia Has Become the Center of Global Oil Demand China experienced the largest change of any region in the dataset. After importing almost no crude oil in the early 1990s, China’s net imports climbed to 11.5 million barrels per day in 2025, making it the world’s largest importer. YearEurope (Oil Imports, Mb/d) ChinaIndiaS. KoreaJapanRest of Asia Pacific 19908.8—0.40.84.00.8 19918.4—0.51.14.10.6 19928.4—0.61.44.30.9 19938.3—0.61.54.31.1 19947.8—0.61.64.61.2 19957.6—0.61.74.61.5 19967.70.00.72.04.51.9 19977.80.30.72.44.62.0 19988.50.20.82.34.31.9 19997.60.61.22.44.21.7 20007.61.21.52.54.31.8 20017.81.11.62.44.21.9 20027.71.21.72.24.12.0 20038.41.71.82.24.21.9 20049.12.41.92.34.02.2 20059.62.41.92.44.22.6 20069.72.82.22.54.12.6 20079.73.22.42.44.02.7 200810.23.52.62.34.02.5 20099.04.02.62.33.42.3 20109.34.72.82.43.52.6 20119.35.03.42.53.52.8 20129.65.43.72.63.53.2 20139.25.63.82.53.43.1 20149.16.23.82.53.23.1 20159.86.73.92.83.22.9 20169.57.64.32.93.23.0 2017108.34.33.03.23.2 20189.79.24.53.03.13.3 20199.810.24.52.93.03.3 20208.110.84.02.72.52.8 20218.310.24.22.62.52.9 20229.210.14.62.82.73.4 20238.911.34.72.72.53.5 20248.911.04.82.82.33.5 20258.711.55.02.82.43.7 India also saw rapid growth, with imports rising from 0.8 to 5.0 million barrels per day over the same period. Together, China and India have become the primary drivers of global crude oil demand growth. North America’s Energy Revolution In the early 1990s, North America was a significant net importer of crude oil. By 2019, however, the region had become a net exporter, reaching 2.5 million barrels per day by 2025. YearMiddle East (Oil Exports - Mb/d)CISAfricaSouth & Central AmericaNorth America 199011.62.13.80.2— 199112.21.44.10.4— 199213.01.64.00.4— 199313.61.73.90.6— 199413.52.04.00.8— 199513.52.04.11.2— 199613.42.24.31.3— 199714.12.44.41.5— 199815.22.64.71.6— 199914.72.84.31.4— 200015.63.34.61.5— 200114.73.44.51.5— 200213.44.04.61.1— 200314.14.65.21.0— 200415.95.25.91.0— 200516.55.65.91.8— 200616.45.85.91.3— 200716.26.16.51.5— 200817.06.35.81.4— 200914.96.46.51.4— 201015.66.56.71.8— 201117.46.25.62.0— 201217.76.26.42.3— 201317.16.15.92.0— 201416.46.05.12.7— 201516.66.45.33.0— 201618.96.64.93.0— 201718.36.75.33.0— 201818.56.95.52.6— 201917.16.95.52.50.4 202015.86.24.42.41.6 202115.56.04.92.01.4 202217.76.34.52.21.8 202316.66.24.72.72.4 202415.76.14.63.12.2 202516.36.24.63.72.5 The shift was largely driven by the U.S. shale revolution, which increased domestic oil production. Combined with growing exports from Canada, North America has become an increasingly important supplier to global markets. The Middle East Remains the World’s Export Hub Even as oil demand has shifted toward Asia, the Middle East remains the dominant crude oil exporting region. Net exports stood at 16.3 million barrels per day in 2025, far exceeding those of the CIS and Africa. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Charted: The World’s Biggest Oil Producers on Voronoi.

How the World’s Biggest Economies Trade With the U.S. and China This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways: Most of the world’s largest economies run a trade surplus with the U.S. while importing more from China, reflecting America’s role as a consumer market and China’s position as a manufacturing powerhouse. Taiwan and Ireland stand out by posting trade surpluses with both the U.S. and China, driven by semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, respectively. Vietnam records the largest surplus with the U.S. relative to GDP, highlighting its growing role in global supply chains. Trade flows often reveal relationships that GDP alone cannot. This visualization, created by Iswardi Ishak, charts trade balances with both the U.S. and China across the world’s 40 largest economies, showing which countries depend on American consumers, Chinese manufacturing, or both. Using bilateral trade data from Trade Map, the chart highlights several distinct patterns, from export hubs like Vietnam and Taiwan to commodity suppliers such as Australia and Brazil. Together, they show how countries occupy very different positions within today’s global trading system. Trade Balances Between Major Economies Here’s a look at trade balances with the U.S. and China among the world’s largest economies: CountryNominal GDP ($B)Trade Balance with U.S. as % of GDPTrade Balance with China as % of GDP Argentina637.20.04%-0.89% Australia1,800-1.01%1.78% Austria534.62.31%-0.18% Bangladesh450.51.35%-4.82% Belgium671.70.37%-3.96% Brazil2,190-0.03%1.40% Canada2,2707.08%-1.86% Colombia420.5-0.40%-3.22% Czech Republic347.10.13%-10.35% Denmark424.50.08%-1.38% France3,160-0.18%-1.59% Germany4,6801.67%-1.55% India3,7600.94%-2.51% Indonesia1,4001.03%-0.74% Ireland609.09.10%0.01% Israel542.31.46%-1.97% Italy23801.71%-1.62% Japan41901.35%-1.02% Malaysia422.23.76%-5.64% Mexico183013.15%-6.58% Netherlands1210-1.97%-2.57% Norway500.9-0.38%-1.60% Pakistan372.21.08%-3.66% Philippines461.60.71%-5.43% Poland917.60.06%-3.66% Romania382.70.28%-2.02% Russia21900.11%0.63% Saudi Arabia1250-0.54%-0.71% Singapore572.9-2.05%2.44% South Africa401.10.31%-2.33% South Korea1,8802.98%-0.36% Spain1,730-0.63%-2.25% Sweden604.81.66%-0.67% Switzerland970.24.57%2.28% Taiwan801.58.08%2.20% Thailand529.46.59%-8.70% Turkey1,3600.01%-3.05% United Arab Emirates552.3-2.66%-11.27% United Kingdom3,700-0.60%-1.40% Vietnam459.522.76%-18.09% Rather than splitting into two competing blocs, many economies occupy a middle ground. A common pattern is running a trade surplus with the U.S. while importing more from China, reflecting America’s role as a destination for finished goods and China’s role as a supplier of manufactured inputs. A smaller group, including Taiwan and Ireland, maintains trade surpluses with both economies through high-value exports. China Sits at the Center of Global Supply Chains China records trade surpluses with most of the world’s largest economies, underscoring its position as one of the world’s key manufacturing hubs. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, Chinese exports to the U.S. alone span everything from electronics and machinery to consumer goods and industrial components. That helps explain why many countries simultaneously export heavily to the U.S. while importing from China. Rather than competing directly, the two economies often occupy different stages of global supply chains. Even as some multinational firms pursue “China plus one” strategies to diversify manufacturing, China remains deeply embedded in global trade networks. The U.S. Remains the World’s Biggest Buyer On the other side of the equation, the U.S. continues to post persistent trade deficits with many major economies. America imports vast quantities of manufactured goods, consumer electronics, vehicles, and industrial products from overseas. The imbalance has long been a source of political tension in Washington. According to the Council on Foreign Relations, disputes over tariffs, industrial subsidies, intellectual property, and technology access have fueled years of friction between the two superpowers. The contrast between the two systems is striking: China produces and exports at scale, while the U.S. consumes and imports at scale. That imbalance has become a central issue in debates over economic resilience and domestic manufacturing. Why These Trade Patterns Matter Trade balances have become increasingly important as governments seek to strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce supply chain risks. Tariffs, export controls, and industrial subsidies have all reshaped trade policy in recent years, yet the chart shows that many countries remain deeply integrated with both the U.S. and China. Global trade has adapted rather than split into separate economic blocs. Many countries still rely on Chinese supply chains, American consumers, or both, even as policymakers push for more resilient and diversified trade relationships. However, both economies remain deeply dependent on bilateral trade despite years of political tensions. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about how countries build global trade networks, check out Number of Trade Agreements Across 30 Economies on the Voronoi app.

Use This Visualization Which U.S. States Depend Most on Manufacturing? 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 Indiana generates nearly one-quarter of its GDP from manufacturing, the highest share of any U.S. state. Manufacturing makes up at least 15% of GDP across much of the Midwest, highlighting the region’s industrial strength. Alaska has the smallest manufacturing footprint, with the sector accounting for just 2% of state GDP. The U.S. is the world’s second-largest manufacturing economy, yet only one state gets more than one-fifth of its GDP from the sector. This map ranks every U.S. state by manufacturing’s share of GDP using 2025 data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Indiana: Manufacturing Center of the U.S. No state in the country relies more on manufacturing than Indiana (24%). Louisiana, the runner-up, falls seven percentage points lower at 17% of GDP. The Hoosier State has long been a hub for heavy industry, aided by its central location, plentiful land, and relatively lower wages. Natural gas deposits in the northeast of the state, along with heavy European immigration, helped develop Indiana’s early manufacturing sector at the turn of the 20th century. This table ranks U.S. states based on the share of GDP concentrated in manufacturing. RankStateManufacturing share of Total GDP in 2025 (%) 1Indiana24.0 2Louisiana17.3 3Kentucky15.9 4Iowa15.9 5Wisconsin15.6 6Michigan15.6 7Kansas15.1 8Alabama15.0 9Mississippi14.7 10Ohio13.7 11Arkansas12.9 12South Carolina12.8 13Tennessee11.7 14North Carolina11.6 15Minnesota11.5 16Texas11.4 17Connecticut11.2 18Illinois11.0 19Missouri11.0 20Oregon10.4 21Pennsylvania10.3 22Nebraska10.2 23Utah9.4 24Georgia9.3 25California9.1 26Oklahoma8.7 27North Dakota8.5 28Idaho8.4 29Maine8.3 30New Jersey8.2 31New Hampshire8.2 32West Virginia8.1 33Wyoming7.7 34Massachusetts7.7 35Arizona7.5 36Washington7.3 37Vermont7.0 38South Dakota6.9 39Delaware6.9 40Rhode Island6.5 41Virginia6.4 42Montana5.5 43Maryland5.1 44Colorado5.1 45Florida4.7 46Nevada4.2 47New York3.7 48New Mexico3.1 49Alaska2.2 Indiana’s manufacturing base spans a number of sectors, including the auto, steel, and pharmaceutical industries. Multinational pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly, the state’s largest corporation, is headquartered in Indianapolis. Meanwhile, the state’s northwest region, centered around the cities of Gary and East Chicago, is home to some of the largest steel mills and oil refineries in North America. Indiana has been the top steel-producing state in the nation since 1975. Today, the state produces over a quarter of all U.S. steel output. Manufacturing in the Midwest The Midwest dominates the rankings, with nearly every Great Lakes state generating at least 10% of GDP from manufacturing. Together, these states form the country’s largest industrial corridor, anchored by automotive production, machinery, food processing, metals, and chemicals. Michigan (16%) has long been famous for its auto industry. The state is home to both Ford and General Motors, and Stellantis also has its North American headquarters in Auburn Hills. Neighboring Wisconsin (16%), meanwhile, is the nation’s top producer of paper products, as well as a major producer of beer and processed foods. Over one in every 10 working-age Wisconsinites is employed in manufacturing. Deindustrialization and the Future of U.S. Manufacturing While the Midwest remains the manufacturing center of the United States, the region has undergone major changes over the last half-century. Deindustrialization and the outsourcing of manufacturing jobs to lower-cost markets such as China, Mexico, and Southeast Asia have led to the shuttering of hundreds of factories. The greater region has even come to be referred to as the Rust Belt in recent decades. Despite decades of factory closures and offshoring, manufacturing remains a cornerstone of many state economies. Recent investments in semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, and reshoring initiatives are helping revive industrial activity in parts of the Midwest and South, although employment remains well below its historical peak. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want to see the loss in U.S. manufacturing supremacy visualized? Check out The Shift in Global Manufacturing Exports: U.S., Germany, and Japan Decline as China Rises on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Which Countries Produce the Most Natural Gas? See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. produced more than 1 trillion cubic meters of natural gas in 2025, nearly twice as much as second-place Russia. North America was the world’s largest producing region, ahead of Eurasia and the Middle East. Iran, China, Canada, and Qatar rounded out the global top six producers. Natural gas remains one of the world’s most important energy sources, powering electricity generation, heavy industry, and home heating. Production is concentrated among a relatively small group of countries, with the U.S. alone accounting for more than one-quarter of global output. This map ranks countries by marketed natural gas production in 2025, measured in billion cubic meters (bcm). The data comes from OPEC. The U.S. Remains the Global Leader The U.S. produced 1,116 bcm of natural gas in 2025, nearly twice Russia’s output and more than the combined production of China, Canada, and Qatar. That lead reflects two decades of rapid growth driven by shale development. Advances in horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing unlocked vast reserves, helping make the U.S. the world’s largest natural gas producer and one of its biggest exporters of liquefied natural gas (LNG). RankCountryMarketed Natural Gas Production (bcm, 2025) 1 United States1,116 2 Russia625 3 Iran280 4 China256 5 Canada218 6 Qatar212 7 Australia157 8 Norway125 9 Saudi Arabia111 10 Algeria105 11 Turkmenistan96 12 Malaysia81 13 Brazil65 14 Indonesia65 15 United Arab Emirates60 16 Argentina52 17 Nigeria49 18 Egypt42 19 Oman42 20 Uzbekistan40 21 Azerbaijan39 22 India34 23 Pakistan32 24 United Kingdom31 25 Thailand30 26 Trinidad & Tobago27 27 Mexico26 28 Kazakhstan25 29 Venezuela22 30 Bangladesh19 31 Ukraine18 32 Kuwait16 33 Peru15 34 Myanmar13 35 Libya12 36 Iraq12 37 Bolivia10 38 Netherlands10 39 Brunei9.7 40 Romania9.3 41 Angola6.0 42 Equatorial Guinea5.7 43 Vietnam5.1 44 Colombia5.1 45 Germany3.8 46 Japan3.7 47 Denmark3.6 48 Italy3.4 49 Poland3.2 50 Cameroon3.0 51 New Zealand2.6 52 Chile1.4 53 Croatia0.6 54 Gabon0.5 55 Congo0.4 56 Ecuador0.2 57 Bulgaria0.01 Russia and the Middle East Dominate Global Supply Despite major changes in global energy trade since 2022, Russia remained the world’s second-largest natural gas producer. Iran ranked third with 280 bcm, followed by China and Canada. The Middle East continues to play a major role in global gas markets thanks to countries such as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. Qatar, in particular, remains one of the world’s leading LNG exporters and is expanding production from its massive North Field gas reserve. North America Leads Regional Production North America produced 1,360 bcm of natural gas in 2025, making it the largest producing region worldwide. Eurasia ranked second with 843 bcm, while the Middle East followed closely at 754 bcm. North America, Eurasia, and the Middle East together produced roughly 68% of the world’s natural gas, underscoring how concentrated global supply remains despite growing production across Asia-Pacific. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Charted: The World’s Biggest Oil Producers on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Mapped: The Top Agricultural Commodity in Every U.S. State See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Cattle is the highest-value agricultural commodity in 18 states, more than any other product. Corn dominates much of the Midwest, while poultry is the leading commodity across much of the Southeast. California’s largest agricultural commodity isn’t almonds or grapes—it’s dairy, which generated $8.6 billion in farm income in 2024. America’s farm economy looks very different from state to state. Using 2024 U.S. Department of Agriculture data, this map shows the highest-value agricultural commodity in every U.S. state based on gross farm income, highlighting the industries behind America’s $573 billion farm economy. The Top Agricultural Commodity in Every State The table below shows each state’s highest-value agricultural commodity by 2024 gross farm income. StateTop Agricultural CommodityGross Farm Income 2024 ArizonaCattle$1.5B ColoradoCattle$5.3B HawaiiCattle$97M KansasCattle$14.8B KentuckyCattle$1.5B MissouriCattle$3.3B MontanaCattle$2.1B NebraskaCattle$17.8B NevadaCattle$564M New MexicoCattle$1.9B OklahomaCattle$5.2B OregonCattle$1.5B South DakotaCattle$3.9B TexasCattle$13.6B UtahCattle$826M WashingtonCattle$2.5B West VirginiaCattle$303M WyomingCattle$1.5B IllinoisCorn$10.2B IndianaCorn$4.5B IowaCorn$11.7B MinnesotaCorn$5.9B CaliforniaDairy$8.6B IdahoDairy$3.9B MichiganDairy$2.7B New YorkDairy$3.8B PennsylvaniaDairy$2.3B VermontDairy$588M WisconsinDairy$7.0B New HampshireEggs$68M Rhode IslandEggs$17M AlaskaNurseries$13M ConnecticutNurseries$170M FloridaNurseries$1.2B MassachusettsNurseries$80M New JerseyNurseries$308M MainePotatoes$227M AlabamaPoultry$4.8B ArkansasPoultry$5.6B DelawarePoultry$1.6B GeorgiaPoultry$6.1B MarylandPoultry$1.5B MississippiPoultry$3.3B North CarolinaPoultry$6.0B South CarolinaPoultry$1.3B TennesseePoultry$1.3B VirginiaPoultry$1.3B OhioSoybeans$2.9B North DakotaSoybeans$2.4B LouisianaSugarcane$1.0B In AK, CT, FL, HI, MA, NJ, OR, and RI, the USDA groups the top category as “miscellaneous crops,” which includes multiple specialty products. To make the map more informative, we show each state’s next-largest individual commodity instead. The results reveal several clear regional patterns. Cattle leads across much of the West and Great Plains, poultry is concentrated in the Southeast, and crops such as sugarcane in Louisiana and potatoes in Maine stand out as state-specific specialties. California’s Biggest Farm Commodity May Surprise You California, America’s largest agricultural producer, is famous for almonds, grapes, strawberries, and lettuce. Yet dairy is its biggest agricultural industry. Dairy generated $8.6 billion in gross farm income in 2024. With 1.7 million dairy cows, or about one-fifth of the U.S. total, California remains America’s largest milk producer. This shows how agricultural value does not always match public perception. California may be known globally for fruits, vegetables, and nuts, but dairy remains its largest agricultural business by value. The Corn Belt Powers More Than the Grocery Store The Midwest produces far more than the corn Americans eat on the cob. Most of the region’s harvest becomes livestock feed, ethanol, or ingredients used throughout the food industry, while soybeans are processed into cooking oil and high-protein animal feed. Together with cattle across the Great Plains and poultry in the Southeast, these commodities support America’s food supply and agricultural exports, illustrating their importance to the U.S. economy. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the states with the most farmland.

Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Top Destinations for Wealth Migration 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 Singapore ranks first globally for attracting internationally mobile wealth, ahead of New Zealand and the Cayman Islands. Smaller economies dominate the rankings, with 11 of the top 16 countries having fewer than 10 million residents. Tax policy, political stability, and investor residency programs help explain why some countries outperform much larger economies. Countries are increasingly competing to attract wealthy individuals alongside businesses and skilled workers. For many governments, internationally mobile wealth represents a source of investment, entrepreneurship, and long-term economic growth. This graphic ranks the world’s most competitive destinations for wealth migration using data from The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2026, which evaluates countries across 12 factors including tax policy, investor pathways, regulatory quality, and overall business environment. The Most Competitive Countries for Wealth Migration Below, countries are measured by their competitiveness for attracting internationally mobile wealth. CountryWealth Mobility Competitiveness ScoreCategory Singapore79.5Leading New Zealand75.8Leading Cayman Islands74.3Strong Cyprus73.5Strong Netherlands72.8Strong Portugal72.5Strong Italy72.3Strong Bermuda72.0Strong Uruguay71.8Competitive Latvia71.7Competitive Panama71.5Competitive Hong Kong SAR71.2Competitive Switzerland70.8Competitive Greece70.5Competitive Costa Rica70.2Competitive Monaco70.0Competitive Germany69.7Under Pressure Norway69.0Under Pressure UK68.3Under Pressure South Korea66.2Under Pressure France65.7Under Pressure Brazil64.2Structural Challenges U.S.62.3Structural Challenges China60.5Structural Challenges Russia58.7Structural Challenges India56.5Structural Challenges Iran45.8Sustained Pressure Lebanon45.5Sustained Pressure Nigeria43.0Sustained Pressure Singapore leads globally, ahead of New Zealand and the Cayman Islands. Europe also performs strongly, with the Netherlands, Cyprus, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, and Greece all appearing in the top 15. Singapore’s position reflects its combination of low taxes, political stability, and business-friendly policies. Together, these strengths have made it one of the safest countries for investors, and a magnet for wealth across Asia. Small Countries Stand Out One of the clearest patterns is the strength of smaller economies. Overall, 11 of the 16 most competitive countries have populations under 10 million. Many of these countries have spent decades building investor-friendly ecosystems. Singapore offers a globally connected financial hub, Cyprus provides attractive residency pathways, and Switzerland combines political stability with an established private banking industry. Rather than relying on domestic market size, many of these countries compete by offering predictable regulation, efficient tax systems, strong legal institutions, and straightforward pathways for investors to establish residency or relocate wealth. The U.S. Falls Behind Despite having the world’s largest economy, the U.S. faces several structural challenges in attracting wealth. Citizenship-based taxation, fiscal complexity, longer investor processing times, and political polarization are among the factors weighing on its score. By contrast, many higher-ranked countries offer simpler tax regimes, making them more attractive to internationally mobile wealth. Unlike most countries, the U.S. taxes its citizens on worldwide income regardless of where they live, a feature that can increase tax burdens for internationally mobile individuals. Why Countries Are Competing for Wealth Countries are increasingly competing for more than businesses and skilled workers. They are also competing for private capital. In 2025 alone, nearly 1 million people globally became millionaires, highlighting the growing pool of internationally mobile wealth. High-net-worth individuals often relocate with businesses, investment capital, and philanthropic spending. As global wealth continues to grow, attracting even a relatively small number of affluent residents can have an outsized economic impact, particularly for smaller countries. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s most powerful passports.

Use This Visualization The World’s Largest Economies in 2026: Nominal vs PPP 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 ranks as the world’s largest economy by purchasing power parity (PPP), while the U.S. remains No. 1 by nominal GDP. Adjusting for local prices reshuffles the rankings, lifting countries like India, Russia, and Indonesia. These rankings are based on IMF projections for the world’s 20 largest economies in 2026. Is the world’s biggest economy the United States or China? The answer depends on how you measure GDP. This graphic compares the world’s 20 largest economies in 2026 using International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook projections. It ranks countries by both nominal GDP, which measures output at current market exchange rates, and purchasing power parity (PPP), which adjusts for differences in local prices and cost of living. The U.S. and China: Vying for #1 Nominal GDP is the standard measure used to compare economies globally because it reflects output at current market exchange rates. By this measure, the United States remains the world’s largest economy, with projected output of $32.4 trillion in 2026. This data table ranks countries by their projected nominal GDP in 2026. RankCountryNominal GDP (trllions $) 1 United States32.4 2 China20.9 3 Germany5.5 4 Japan4.4 5 United Kingdom4.3 6 India4.2 7 France3.6 8 Italy2.7 9 Russia2.7 10 Brazil2.6 11 Canada2.5 12 Australia2.1 13 Mexico2.1 14 Spain2.1 15 South Korea1.9 16 Türkiye1.6 17 Indonesia1.5 18 Netherlands1.4 19 Saudi Arabia1.4 20 Switzerland1.1 Following the U.S. is China at $20.9 trillion, with Germany in a distant third at $5.5 trillion. China’s rapid industrialization and export-led growth transformed it into the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP, overtaking Germany in 2007 and Japan in 2010. However, when adjusting for differences in cost of living, China surpassed the U.S. by PPP-adjusted GDP in 2014. The Purchasing Power Adjustment China’s PPP-adjusted economy sits at $44.3 trillion in 2026, over $10 trillion more than the U.S. at $32.4 trillion. This adjustment reflects the large differences in local prices between countries. A dollar of output in the U.S. buys less than that same dollar of output in a country like China or India, the latter of which has the world’s third-largest GDP when adjusted for purchasing power. RankCountryPPP-adjusted GDP (trillions $) 1 China44.3 2 United States32.4 3 India18.9 4 Russia7.5 5 Japan7.3 6 Germany6.4 7 Indonesia5.4 8 Brazil5.2 9 France4.7 10 United Kingdom4.7 11 Türkiye4 12 Italy3.9 13 Mexico3.6 14 South Korea3.5 15 Spain3 16 Canada2.9 17 Saudi Arabia2.9 18 Egypt2.6 19 Nigeria2.4 20 Taiwan2.3 Developing countries like China and India are boosted in the global rankings because of their lower costs of living compared to more developed economies. As a result, some of the world’s largest economies by nominal GDP fall off the top-20 list entirely. The Biggest Winners and Losers Russia ($7.5 trillion) goes from Europe’s fifth-largest economy by nominal GDP to its largest when adjusting for purchasing power. While larger economies like France, Germany, and the United Kingdom also see a boost compared to their nominal GDP, this is small compared to Russia’s near-tripling of output value. Indonesia ($5.4 trillion) sees the largest change in ranking. Adjusting for purchasing power makes the massive Southeast Asian island country jump 10 spots, from 17th to seventh. PPP rankings highlight where goods and services can be produced or purchased more cheaply, making them useful for comparing domestic economic activity and living standards. Nominal GDP, however, remains the preferred measure for assessing financial market size, international trade, and global economic influence. Looking at both together provides a more complete picture of the world’s largest economies. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious how the U.S. is faring against its rivals in PPP-adjusted metrics? Check out U.S. Share of GDP (PPP) Rises Among Advanced Economies, Declines Globally on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Mapped: Do Countries Trade More With the U.S. or China? Key Takeaways China is now the largest trading partner for 151 countries, or roughly 73% of the world. Those countries account for $4.6 trillion in bilateral trade with China, versus $3.0 trillion for the 57 countries that trade more with the U.S. The U.S. remains strongest across North America and parts of Europe, while China dominates across Asia, Africa, and much of South America. China has overtaken the U.S. as the largest trading partner for most countries around the world, reflecting a dramatic shift in global commerce over the last two decades. This map compares every country’s larger trading partner using 2025 bilateral trade data from the IMF’s Direction of Trade Statistics, showing where China’s trade footprint has expanded and where the U.S. still maintains stronger relationships. Countries Trading More with China China’s entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001 marked the beginning of a profound shift in global trade. Since then, rapid industrialization, export growth, and deeper supply-chain integration have helped China become the largest trading partner for most countries worldwide. In 2000, there were only 33 countries that traded more with China than the United States. Today, that number has climbed to 151. RankCountryBigger Trading PartnerBilateral Trade (2025, $B) 1 Hong KongChina369.2 2 South KoreaChina331.7 3 JapanChina322.5 4 TaiwanChina314.4 5 VietnamChina296.6 6 RussiaChina227.4 7 AustraliaChina206.6 8 MalaysiaChina191.9 9 BrazilChina188.0 10 IndonesiaChina167.7 11 IndiaChina155.7 12 ThailandChina153.5 13 SingaporeChina119.6 14 Saudi ArabiaChina108.1 15 United Arab EmiratesChina107.9 16 PhilippinesChina72.4 17 ChileChina66.4 18 SpainChina55.1 19 South AfricaChina53.6 20 IraqChina51.1 21 PeruChina50.4 22 KazakhstanChina48.7 23 PolandChina48.7 24 TürkiyeChina44.6 25 OmanChina32.9 26 NigeriaChina28.1 27 KyrgyzstanChina27.2 28 DRCChina26.6 29 PakistanChina25.2 30 BangladeshChina24.1 31 QatarChina23.9 32 ArgentinaChina23.5 33 CzechiaChina22.7 34 CambodiaChina22.3 35 New ZealandChina21.5 36 AngolaChina20.8 37 EgyptChina20.8 38 HungaryChina20.8 39 LiberiaChina19.7 40 MyanmarChina19.3 41 KuwaitChina18.6 42 GuineaChina18.4 43 DenmarkChina18.1 44 MongoliaChina17.5 45 UzbekistanChina16.1 46 AlgeriaChina15.3 47 GhanaChina14.2 48 RomaniaChina13.8 49 PanamaChina12.8 50 GreeceChina12.0 51 NorwayChina11.4 52 TanzaniaChina11.3 53 MoroccoChina11.0 54 KenyaChina10.3 55 IranChina10.0 56 PortugalChina10.0 57 TurkmenistanChina10.0 58 LaosChina9.8 59 Congo RepublicChina9.2 60 BelarusChina8.9 61 SlovakiaChina8.6 62 UkraineChina7.8 63 SloveniaChina7.6 64 ZambiaChina7.5 65 Côte d'IvoireChina7.4 66 UruguayChina7.2 67 JordanChina6.7 68 SerbiaChina6.5 69 SenegalChina6.2 70 Sri LankaChina6.2 71 Marshall IslandsChina5.7 72 BulgariaChina5.4 73 MozambiqueChina5.4 74 TogoChina5.4 75 LibyaChina4.8 76 CameroonChina4.7 77 EthiopiaChina4.7 78 ZimbabweChina4.4 79 MacaoChina4.3 80 TajikistanChina4.3 81 Papua New GuineaChina4.2 82 GabonChina3.9 83 DjiboutiChina3.8 84 BoliviaChina3.4 85 MaltaChina3.4 86 AzerbaijanChina3.3 87 CroatiaChina2.9 88 YemenChina2.9 89 LebanonChina2.8 90 TunisiaChina2.8 91 BruneiChina2.7 92 GeorgiaChina2.7 93 North KoreaChina2.7 94 MauritaniaChina2.6 95 NepalChina2.4 96 ArmeniaChina2.3 97 Sierra LeoneChina2.3 98 UgandaChina2.1 99 SudanChina2.0 100 AfghanistanChina1.9 101 NamibiaChina1.9 102 BeninChina1.7 103 MadagascarChina1.7 104 AlbaniaChina1.6 105 MaliChina1.6 106 CyprusChina1.4 107 LatviaChina1.4 108 CubaChina1.3 109 BotswanaChina1.2 110 Burkina FasoChina1.1 111 ChadChina1.1 112 MauritiusChina1.1 113 NigerChina1.1 114 Equatorial GuineaChina1.0 115 EritreaChina1.0 116 SomaliaChina1.0 117 New CaledoniaChina0.8 118 RwandaChina0.8 119 FijiChina0.7 120 SyriaChina0.7 121 Bosnia and HerzegovinaChina0.6 122 MaldivesChina0.6 123 MoldovaChina0.6 124 North MacedoniaChina0.6 125 Solomon IslandsChina0.6 126 SurinameChina0.6 127 The GambiaChina0.5 128 GreenlandChina0.4 129 South SudanChina0.4 130 VanuatuChina0.4 131 MalawiChina0.3 132 Timor-LesteChina0.3 133 BhutanChina0.2 134 KiribatiChina0.2 135 MontenegroChina0.2 136 PalestineChina0.2 137 BurundiChina0.1 138 Cabo VerdeChina0.1 139 Central African RepublicChina0.1 140 ComorosChina0.1 141 GuamChina0.1 142 Guinea-BissauChina0.1 143 MicronesiaChina0.1 144 NauruChina0.1 145 PalauChina0.1 146 SamoaChina0.1 147 SeychellesChina0.1 148 TongaChina0.1 149 American SamoaChina0.0 150 São Tomé and PríncipeChina0.0 151 TuvaluChina0.0 --Total Bilateral TradeChina4,599.9 One of the map’s biggest surprises is China’s reach beyond Asia. It is now the larger trading partner for roughly half of European countries, as well as many of South America’s largest economies, including Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Peru. Countries Trading More with the U.S. There are 57 countries that have larger bilateral trade relationships with the U.S. than China, including most of North and Central America. RankCountryBigger Trading PartnerBilateral Trade (2025, $B) 1 MexicoU.S.872.8 2 CanadaU.S.719.5 3 GermanyU.S.239.2 4 SwitzerlandU.S.178.0 5 United KingdomU.S.161.8 6 IrelandU.S.152.9 7 NetherlandsU.S.130.6 8 FranceU.S.119.0 9 ItalyU.S.118.1 10 BelgiumU.S.63.7 11 ColombiaU.S.37.2 12 IsraelU.S.34.4 13 SwedenU.S.25.2 14 Costa RicaU.S.24.1 15 AustriaU.S.23.0 16 Dominican RepublicU.S.20.5 17 EcuadorU.S.17.6 18 GuatemalaU.S.15.2 19 HondurasU.S.12.5 20 FinlandU.S.10.9 21 The BahamasU.S.8.6 22 NicaraguaU.S.7.4 23 El SalvadorU.S.6.9 24 VenezuelaU.S.6.7 25 GuyanaU.S.6.6 26 Trinidad and TobagoU.S.5.8 27 ParaguayU.S.5.0 28 LithuaniaU.S.4.5 29 JamaicaU.S.3.1 30 BahrainU.S.2.6 31 LuxembourgU.S.2.4 32 HaitiU.S.1.8 33 IcelandU.S.1.8 34 EstoniaU.S.1.4 35 St. LuciaU.S.1.2 36 CuraçaoU.S.1.1 37 Sint MaartenU.S.0.9 38 ArubaU.S.0.7 39 BarbadosU.S.0.7 40 BelizeU.S.0.7 41 BermudaU.S.0.6 42 Antigua and BarbudaU.S.0.5 43 Faroe IslandsU.S.0.3 44 French PolynesiaU.S.0.2 45 GibraltarU.S.0.2 46 GrenadaU.S.0.2 47 LesothoU.S.0.2 48 St. Kitts and NevisU.S.0.2 49 St. Vincent and the GrenadinesU.S.0.2 50 AnguillaU.S.0.1 51 DominicaU.S.0.1 52 EswatiniU.S.0.1 53 Falkland Islands (Malvinas)U.S.0.0 54 KosovoU.S.0.0 55 MontserratU.S.0.0 56 San MarinoU.S.0.0 57 Vatican CityU.S.0.0 --Total Bilateral TradeU.S.3,049 While almost all of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia trade more with China, Israel stands out as one exception. North America remains a stronghold for U.S. trade, though these relationships face renewed uncertainty after the USMCA deal was not renewed in its current form. Who Trades More in Dollar Terms? China’s broader trade footprint also translates into larger aggregate trade volumes. Across the countries where it is the dominant partner, bilateral trade totaled roughly $4.6 trillion in 2025, compared with $3.0 trillion for the countries that traded more with the United States. While the U.S. has fewer partner countries, its average trade relationship is substantially larger. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, dive into China’s largest trade partners in more depth in this visualization on Voronoi.

Use This Visualization Mapped: The World’s Unemployment Gender Gap 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 Women have higher unemployment rates than men across most world regions, but the size of the gap varies widely. North Africa (+9.4%) and the Arab States (+8.0%) have by far the largest gender gaps in unemployment. North America and several Asia-Pacific regions are among the few places where male unemployment exceeds female unemployment. Across most of the world, women are more likely to be unemployed than men, though the gap differs dramatically by region. This graphic maps out the difference between unemployment rates for men and women across various world regions. Data is incorporated from the International Labour Organization (ILO)’s Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, specifically modelled ILOSTAT estimates from November 2025. The higher the percentage, the higher the female unemployment rate is compared to its male counterpart. Globally, the female unemployment rate is 0.2 percentage points higher than the men’s. The Unemployment Gender Gap in the Arab World This resulting “unemployment gender gap” varies widely between regions. Across most of the developing world, women have a higher unemployment rate than men. Nowhere is the gender gap starker than in the Middle East (+8%) and North Africa (+9.4%). The following table lists various world regions and subregions based on the difference between male and female unemployment rates. Region/SubregionFemale unemployment rate minus male unemployment rate (%) Northern Africa9.4 Arab States8.0 Central and Western Asia2.4 Latin America and the Caribbean1.8 Sub-Saharan Africa1.0 Eastern Europe0.5 Northern, Southern and Western Europe0.4 World0.2 Southern Asia0.2 Northern America-0.1 Pacific-0.1 South-Eastern Asia-0.3 Eastern Asia-1.0 A few factors help to explain the significant gender gap in unemployment rates throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. To start, cultural and legal barriers continue to limit women’s employment opportunities in some countries. Some countries, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have had labor regulations and restrictions on women working in certain industries, though reforms in recent years have sought to gradually reduce these limitations. Limited private-sector opportunities have also coincided in some cases with a slowdown in the historically large public-sector employment of many women. Family and childcare responsibilities can further make it more difficult for women who are seeking work to find and retain employment. Where Men Have Higher Unemployment In contrast, in certain developed regions, women have a slightly lower unemployment rate than men. This includes North America and the Pacific region (both -0.1%), Southeast Asia (-0.3%), and particularly East Asia (-1%). While defying global trends, this difference in unemployment rates can be attributed in part to education levels and the economic sectors attracting men and women. Women now outperform men educationally across many advanced economies, improving their employment prospects. The industries in question also matter. A rise in service-sector jobs in industries like healthcare and education has benefitted women more, in contrast to the more cyclical nature of male-dominated industries like construction, manufacturing, or mining. Unemployment Gender Gap Around the World The contrast between regions like North America and East Asia on one end and MENA on the other would seem to imply that regional development level is the crucial factor at play. Indeed, developing regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa (1%), Latin America and the Caribbean (1.8%), and Central and West Asia (2.4%) all have sizable gaps between the male and female unemployment rates. However, women in Northern, Southern, and Western Europe have an unemployment rate that is 0.4% higher than the male rate, roughly equal to the gap seen in Eastern Europe (0.5%) and above the gap seen in South Asia (0.2%). This indicates that economic development does not fully explain regional trends. Learn More on the Voronoi App For more on how one continent has brought down unemployment over time, check out Unemployment has fallen across most of Europe since 2013 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization America’s $31 Trillion Economy by State See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways California remains America’s largest state economy with $4.3 trillion in GDP, accounting for nearly 14% of national output. Only six states now generate more than $1 trillion in annual economic activity. Together, those six states produce nearly half of the entire U.S. economy. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, its economy has grown to nearly $31 trillion, making it the world’s largest by a wide margin. Using the latest estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), this visualization ranks every state by nominal GDP in 2025, showing how each contributes to national output. California: The Economic Engine of America If California were an independent country, it would have the world’s fourth-largest economy, behind only the U.S., China, and Germany, and ahead of all other nations. It is currently the world’s largest subnational economy. This data table lists U.S. states by their 2025 nominal GDP. RankStateNominal GDP in 2025 (billions $)Share of U.S. GDP (%) 1California4,25113.8 2Texas2,9049.4 3New York2,4688.0 4Florida1,8356.0 5Illinois1,2023.9 6Pennsylvania1,0563.4 7Ohio9673.1 8Georgia9253.0 9Washington8952.9 10North Carolina8942.9 11New Jersey8872.9 12Massachusetts8202.7 13Virginia7982.6 14Michigan7302.4 15Arizona5981.9 16Tennessee5901.9 17Colorado5841.9 18Maryland5681.8 19Indiana5451.8 20Minnesota5311.7 21Wisconsin4731.5 22Missouri4681.5 23South Carolina3791.2 24Connecticut3761.2 25Oregon3431.1 26Alabama3411.1 27Louisiana3401.1 28Utah3161.0 29Kentucky3071.0 30Nevada2810.9 31Iowa2770.9 32Oklahoma2740.9 33Kansas2410.8 34Arkansas1980.6 35Nebraska1980.6 36District of Columbia1930.6 37Mississippi1650.5 38New Mexico1530.5 39Idaho1360.4 40New Hampshire1260.4 41Hawaii1250.4 42Delaware1170.4 43West Virginia1090.4 44Maine1030.3 45Rhode Island840.3 46Montana820.3 47North Dakota820.3 48South Dakota810.3 49Alaska750.2 50Wyoming530.2 51Vermont480.2 - U.S.30,762100.0 California is a powerful, diversified economy in which different sectors dominate different areas. Los Angeles, for example, is a major media hub, while San Francisco and the Bay Area’s Silicon Valley remain a global center for many of the world’s most valuable tech firms. The Central Valley, meanwhile, serves as one of the most productive agricultural areas in the world, with high output in dairy products, wine, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. Beyond these well-known sectors, the Golden State is also a major player in energy, particularly solar power, as well as a key logistics hub owing to the massive ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. The Trillion-Dollar Club Beyond California, five other states have a GDP exceeding a trillion dollars as of 2025: Texas ($2.9 trillion), New York ($2.5 trillion), Florida ($1.8 trillion), Illinois ($1.2 trillion), and Pennsylvania ($1.1 trillion). Some of these state economies, like Illinois and New York, are highly concentrated in one major city, such as Chicago or New York City. Others, like Florida and Texas, are more diffuse. Four Texan cities, for example, number among the country’s 10 most populous as of 2025. In line with its diversified economy, Texas is a major agricultural, defense, and energy player. The Lone Star State also has more Fortune 500 companies than any other state. The Diversified U.S. Economy While technology and entertainment drive California, Texas combines energy, manufacturing, agriculture, and defense. Elsewhere, states specialize in industries ranging from finance and pharmaceuticals to tourism and farming. This geographic diversity helps make the U.S. economy more resilient, as slowdowns in one industry or region can be offset by strength in others. The Great Plains, for example, are major producers of agricultural goods like soy and corn, as seen in the Iowan ($277 billion) and Nebraskan ($198 billion) economies. These states are particularly sensitive to droughts or trade disputes with major agricultural markets like China or Mexico. Meanwhile, other states depend more on tourism, particularly in major cities. Nevada’s $281-billion economy, for example, is heavily concentrated in Las Vegas, making the state vulnerable to drops in tourist numbers. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious how each U.S. state ranks in terms of its business reputation? Check out Ranking the Best State Economies in 2024 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Biggest Carmakers (2020–2025) See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Toyota and Volkswagen remained the world’s two biggest carmakers by global vehicle sales between 2020 and 2025. Chinese brands climbed rapidly, with BYD jumping into the global top 10 and Geely also moving higher. Several established automakers, including Honda, Nissan, and Renault, slipped down the rankings as competition intensified. The global auto industry is undergoing one of its biggest competitive shifts in decades. While Toyota and Volkswagen continue to lead worldwide sales, Chinese manufacturers have rapidly climbed the rankings as several established brands from Japan and Europe lose ground. This graphic ranks the world’s 15 largest carmakers by vehicle sales from 2020 to 2025 using annual data from F&I Tools, highlighting which companies have gained—and lost—ground over the past five years. Toyota and Volkswagen Hold the Top Spots With over 11 million sales in 2025, Toyota finished the year as the world’s top carmaker once more. Throughout the 2020s, the Japanese auto group has topped global rankings, followed by Volkswagen, which neared 9 million sales in 2025. These firms are also the largest companies in Japan and Europe, respectively. Other Japanese firms have struggled more in recent years. Honda slipped from fifth place in 2020 to eighth in 2025, while Nissan fell from seventh to tenth over the same period. Car Company2020 Rank (# of vehicles sold) Rank (2025) (# of vehicles sold)Change in Rank (2020-2025) Toyota11- VW22- Hyundai Kia43↑ 1 GM34↓ 1 Stellantis—5New (merger) Ford66- BYD—7New Honda58↓ 3 Suzuki139↑ 4 Nissan710↓ 3 Geely1411↑ 3 Changan—12New BMW1113↓ 2 Renault914↓ 5 Mercedes1215↓ 3 In Europe, the post-pandemic period has also been difficult. Mercedes-Benz and Renault both saw lower sales in 2025 compared to 2020, while BMW slipped two positions in the rankings. Some European and American firms have combined to maintain competitiveness. Fiat-Chrysler, which previously brought together a major Italian and American firm, merged with French rival PSA Group to form Stellantis in 2021. Stellantis finished 2025 as the world’s fifth-largest car firm, with 5.6 million vehicles sold. The Rise of BYD China has become a new hub for global car brands. In contrast to the struggles faced by legacy automakers in Europe and Japan, Chinese companies like BYD and Geely have prospered since 2020. After failing to crack the top 15 until 2023, BYD (short for “Build Your Dreams”) burst onto the scene in 2024 with over 4.1 million global car sales. The company has become a major player in the electric vehicle segment, far outselling better-known brands like Tesla despite virtually zero U.S. presence. Similarly to BYD, Geely has made inroads around the world, more than doubling its global sales from 1.3 million in 2020 to over 3 million in 2025. The Big Three Abroad Chrysler aside, America’s own legacy carmakers have struggled to grow their global market share, particularly against lower-cost foreign competitors. General Motors (GM), the top carmaker by U.S. sales, sold half a million fewer units in 2025 than in 2020. Meanwhile, Ford increased sales by roughly 450,000 units over the same period. By comparison, Japanese carmaker Suzuki more than doubled its sales, from nearly 1.5 million in 2020 to nearly 3.3 million in 2025. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious if generational differences play a role in car preferences? Check out America’s Favorite Cars, According to Different Generations on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Use This Visualization Ranked: Where It Costs the Most to Stay Cool in America See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Arizona is projected to have the nation’s highest summer electricity bill at $1,060, more than double the lowest-cost states. The average U.S. household is expected to spend $792 on electricity between June and September, nearly 40% more than in 2020. Connecticut ranks second despite its milder climate, showing how high electricity prices can rival heat as a driver of summer bills. Keeping cool is becoming significantly more expensive for American households. Rising electricity prices and hotter summers are pushing cooling costs higher, with projected household electricity bills varying by more than twofold across the country. This visualization ranks projected summer electricity bills in every U.S. state using estimates from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), based on Energy Information Administration electricity prices and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration temperature forecasts. Summer Electricity Costs by State Projected summer electricity bills range from $488 to $1,060 across the country: RankState or DistrictEstimated Average Electric BillJun–Sep 2026 1Arizona$1,060 2Connecticut$994 3Texas$936 4Florida$935 5New Jersey$915 6Alabama$911 7Georgia$891 8Maryland$886 9Massachusetts$882 10South Carolina$839 11Mississippi$834 12Louisiana$833 13California$828 14Missouri$803 15Virginia$798 16Delaware$789 17Oklahoma$786 18Tennessee$779 19New York$777 20Rhode Island$772 21Indiana$769 22Pennsylvania$749 23Ohio$745 24District of Columbia$725 25North Carolina$723 26West Virginia$718 27Arkansas$716 28New Hampshire$710 29Kentucky$708 30Nevada$705 31Illinois$687 32Kansas$687 33Michigan$655 34Maine$610 35Utah$609 36Iowa$601 37Colorado$592 38Nebraska$587 39New Mexico$584 40Wisconsin$580 41Vermont$579 42South Dakota$578 43Oregon$572 44Minnesota$556 45Idaho$512 46Montana$500 47Wyoming$491 48North Dakota$488 49Washington$488 --Alaskan/a --Hawaiin/a -- U.S. Average$792 Arizona tops the ranking due to its hotter temperatures. But Connecticut ranks a close second, at $994, despite far milder summers, making it one of the most notable outliers in the ranking. Why Connecticut Costs Almost as Much as Arizona Summer electricity bills depend on two factors: how much cooling households need and how much electricity costs where they live. Arizona, Texas, and Florida rank among the most expensive states because air conditioners run for much of the summer. Connecticut, meanwhile, reaches nearly the same cost despite milder temperatures, showing how local electricity markets can be just as important as cooling demand. At the other end of the ranking, Washington and North Dakota are projected to spend just $488 between June and September. Lower cooling demand and electricity costs help keep their summer bills less than half of Arizona’s total. Why Summer Electricity Bills Keep Rising Higher bills reflect both rising electricity prices and greater cooling demand. Utilities are facing growing infrastructure costs, while hotter summers are increasing air conditioning use. Together, those trends are making cooling a larger share of household budgets. The Growing Cost of Staying Cool For many households, summer electricity bills are becoming a larger affordability challenge. Today, roughly one in six U.S. households is behind on utility bills, with total utility debt projected to reach $23 billion this year. As heat waves become more frequent and electricity prices remain elevated, where Americans live increasingly shapes the cost of staying cool. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the annual cost of living in every state.

Published 10 hours ago on June 30, 2026 By Cody Good Graphics & Design Abha Patil Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by the National Public Utilities Council Countries Building the Most Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Key Takeaways The U.S. is leading the world in small modular nuclear reactor development with 28 siting announcements, as of 2026. Canada and the UK follow, with nine and seven siting announcements, respectively. The U.S. is leading the world in small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) development with 28 siting announcements, as of 2026. This graphic, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council shows which countries are building the most SMRs. The U.S. Leads Global SMR Development With 28 siting announcements, the U.S. has more SMR projects in development than the next four countries combined. RankCountryNumber of Siting Announcements 1United States28 2Canada9 3United Kingdom7 4Russia5 5China4 6Finland4 7France4 8Poland4 9Indonesia3 10Sweden3 Source: The Nuclear Energy Agency Only 78 of 129 SMR designs being tracked by the NEA are publicly reported in the digital dashboard. The rest have either requested not to be included or are not under active development. Across the U.S., national laboratories lead in siting announcements (7), followed by a three-way tie among utilities, universities, and SMR developers (5 each). Why Small Modular Reactors Matter SMRs are a critical clean-energy technology that are cheaper and more flexible than traditional nuclear power generation. Small: SMRs can produce up to 300 MWe, far less than traditional reactors, which typically produce around 1,000–1,400 MWe.  Modular: SMRs are designed for mass factory manufacturing to reduce cost and build time. Reactor: The four main reactor types are light water reactors, fast neutron reactors, graphite-moderated high temperature reactors, and molten salt reactors. Their compact, modular design enables easier transport and deployment ideal for data centers or remote sites where grid connection is costly or unnecessary. The Role of SMRs in the Future of Power As electricity demand accelerates, SMRs are becoming an increasingly important part of conversations around grid reliability, energy security, and clean firm power.  For utilities and policymakers, tracking where these projects are emerging can help inform planning, policy, and long-term strategy. You may also like Energy9 months ago Ranked: The Top 10 Cleanest Operating Utilities In The U.S. Just four U.S. utilities operate with over 80% carbon-free generation. This graphic ranks the top 10 cleanest utilities by their fuel mix. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

Use This Visualization Which States Produce the Most Food in America? See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways California generated $67.4 billion in agricultural production value in 2024, nearly twice as much as any other state. The Midwest produced 44% of U.S. agricultural value, making it the country’s largest farming region. America’s farms generated $573 billion in agricultural production value in 2024, according to the USDA. From California’s fruit and vegetable farms to the Midwest’s vast corn and soybean fields, agriculture looks very different across the United States. Using the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), this graphic ranks every state by its agricultural production value in 2024. America’s Largest Agricultural Economies The table below shows each state’s agricultural production value in 2024. RankStateAgricultural Production Value 2024 1California$67.4B 2Iowa$40.5B 3Texas$37.6B 4Nebraska$34.2B 5Kansas$26.3B 6Illinois$24.4B 7Minnesota$24.1B 8Wisconsin$16.9B 9North Carolina$16.8B 10Indiana$16.3B 11Missouri$15.4B 12South Dakota$15.1B 13Ohio$14.6B 14Georgia$14.2B 15Washington$14.2B 16Arkansas$13.5B 17North Dakota$13.0B 18Idaho$12.6B 19Michigan$12.2B 20Florida$11.2B 21Colorado$10.8B 22Oklahoma$10.7B 23Pennsylvania$10.7B 24Kentucky$9.2B 25Alabama$9.0B 26New York$8.2B 27Oregon$8.1B 28Mississippi$7.9B 29Tennessee$6.1B 30Montana$6.0B 31Arizona$5.6B 32Virginia$5.6B 33Louisiana$5.0B 34New Mexico$4.7B 35South Carolina$4.2B 36Maryland$3.6B 37Utah$3.0B 38Wyoming$2.4B 39Delaware$2.3B 40New Jersey$2.0B 41Nevada$1.3B 42West Virginia$1.2B 43Vermont$1.1B 44Maine$1.1B 45Hawaii$917M 46Connecticut$909M 47Massachusetts$782M 48New Hampshire$340M 49Rhode Island$139M 50Alaska$71M -- U.S. Total$573B Together, the top 10 states account for well over half of America’s agricultural production value. Geography, climate, water availability, and decades of specialization have helped create distinct regional farming economies across the country. California Remains America’s Agricultural Giant California generated $67.4 billion in agricultural production value in 2024, nearly twice as much as any other state. Its combination of specialty crops, fruits, vegetables, nuts, dairy, and favorable growing conditions allows it to produce more agricultural value than any other U.S. state despite accounting for only a small share of the nation’s farmland. Texas, another large state by both population and land area, ranks third nationally, generating $37.6 billion driven largely by cattle production. The Midwest Is America’s Food Engine While California tops the rankings individually, the Midwest dominates collectively. The region accounts for 44% of U.S. agricultural production value, powered by states including Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Indiana, and Illinois. Taken together, these states produce over 60% of America’s corn volume. Many Midwestern states also specialize in soybeans, livestock, and dairy, forming the backbone of both the U.S. food system and global agricultural exports. This makes the Midwest one of the world’s leading agricultural production corridors. A Diverse Agricultural Economy Agricultural strength varies widely by region. Western states generate high-value specialty crops, vineyards, and dairy, while Southern states are major producers of poultry, cotton, rice, and cattle. Although Northeastern agriculture is smaller by value, it remains an important source of dairy, produce, and regional food supply. This regional specialization helps make the U.S. one of the world’s leading agricultural producers and food exporters, supplying both domestic consumers and global markets alike. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the states with the most farmland.

Published 1 hour ago on June 30, 2026 By Julia Wendling Article & Editing Jenna Ross Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo Ranked: America’s 20 Lowest-Paying College Degrees The lowest-paying college degrees can have a significant impact on lifetime earnings. While salary is only one factor when choosing a major, some fields consistently generate lower wages than others. This visualization, created in partnership with Terzo as part of the Markets in a Minute series, ranks America’s lowest paying college degrees based on median mid-career wages. The data comes from the New York Fed and highlights which majors have the lowest earning potential in 2024. Education Degrees Make Up Half the List Education majors account for many of the lowest paying college degrees in America. Early childhood education ranks last overall, with a median mid-career wage of $52k. RankMajorMid-Career Median Wage ($k) 1Early Childhood Education52 2Elementary Education55 3General Education56 4Special Education56 5Miscellaneous Education60 6Social Services60 7Secondary Education62 8Family and Consumer Sciences65 9Anthropology65 10Theology and Religion66 11Health Services67 12Nutrition Sciences70 13Treatment Therapy70 14Psychology72 15Fine Arts72 16Liberal Arts75 17Leisure and Hospitality75 18Earth Sciences75 19General Social Sciences75 20Performing Arts75 Elementary education, general education, special education, and secondary education also appear in the lowest-earning list. Despite lower pay, these professions play a critical role in developing future generations. Lowest-Paying Social Science Majors Face Lower Earnings Several social science majors also rank among the lowest-paying college degrees. Social services, anthropology, theology and religion, psychology, and liberal arts all appear on the list. These fields often lead to careers in public service, nonprofits, education, or community organizations. While demand remains steady, compensation tends to lag behind more technical professions. Arts and Health Fields Also Feature Fine arts and performing arts both rank among the lowest-paying majors, with median mid-career wages of $72k and $75k, respectively. Several health-related degrees also make the list. Health services, nutrition sciences, and treatment therapy all report median mid-career wages below $71k. What the Lowest Paying College Degrees Mean for CFOs Compensation varies widely across industries and occupations. Understanding long-term earning trends can help finance leaders benchmark labor costs, evaluate talent markets, and better understand workforce dynamics. In a market where success increasingly depends on maximizing existing assets, contract data has become an important source of untapped value. 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Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s 30 Most Profitable 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 Alphabet generated $160 billion in annual profit, making it the world’s most profitable company. Technology companies account for six of the world’s 10 most profitable firms, led by Alphabet, Microsoft, Apple, and NVIDIA. Saudi Aramco is the highest-ranking non-tech company, earning $99 billion in annual profit. The world’s biggest companies generated staggering profits over the last year, with technology firms widening their lead over nearly every other sector. Using the latest Forbes Global 2000 rankings and companies’ most recent 12-month financial results, this visualization ranks the 30 most profitable companies in the world as of 2026. While tech dominates the top of the list, finance, energy, retail, healthcare, and automotive companies also feature prominently, highlighting where the world’s largest corporate earnings are concentrated. Tech’s Very Profitable 2026 Alphabet leads by a sizable margin and is followed by Microsoft ($125 billion), Apple ($123 billion), and NVIDIA ($120 billion). This data table lists the world’s most profitable companies in 2026 alongside their industry. RankNameSectorProfit (billions $) 1 AlphabetTechnology160.2 2 MicrosoftTechnology125.2 3 AppleTechnology122.6 4 NVIDIATechnology120.1 5 Saudi AramcoEnergy99.3 6 AmazonRetail90.8 7 Berkshire HathawayFinancials72.5 8 Meta PlatformsTechnology70.6 9 TSMCTechnology62.5 10 JPMorganChaseFinancials58.6 11 SamsungTechnology58.5 12 SK HynixTechnology52.7 13 ICBCFinancials51.3 14 China Construction BankFinancials48.2 15 Agricultural Bank of ChinaFinancials39.2 16 Bank of ChinaFinancials34.5 17 Tencent HoldingsTechnology33.1 18 SoftbankTechnology33.1 19 Bank of AmericaFinancials31.8 20 Toyota MotorAutos25.5 21 ExxonMobilEnergy25.3 22 Eli LillyHealth Care25.3 23 BroadcomTechnology25.0 24 Micron TechnologyTechnology24.1 25 Schweizerische NationalbankFinancials23.6 26 PetroChinaEnergy22.4 27 VisaFinancials22.0 28 WalmartRetail21.9 29 Wells FargoFinancials21.7 30 China Life InsuranceFinancials21.5 Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and other platforms, brought in an estimated profit of $71 billion, followed by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) at $62 billion. AI infrastructure spending, cloud computing, semiconductor demand, and digital advertising helped propel many technology companies to record profits. These businesses also tend to generate high margins once their platforms reach global scale, allowing earnings to grow faster than revenue. Most of the largest tech firms have also made substantial AI and computing investments in recent years. The AI boom has benefited companies across the technology supply chain, from chip designers like NVIDIA to manufacturers such as Samsung and TSMC, as well as cloud providers including Alphabet, Microsoft, and Amazon. Financial Firms by Annual Profits Following technology, the sector housing the most profitable companies as of 2026 is finance, led by Berkshire Hathaway ($72 billion) and JPMorgan Chase ($59 billion). Originally a textile manufacturer, Berkshire Hathaway has evolved into a multinational conglomerate with large positions and subsidiaries across manufacturing, infrastructure, retail, insurance, and other sectors. JPMorgan Chase, meanwhile, remains the world’s largest bank by market capitalization, as well as the largest bank in the U.S. by total assets. Several of its chief competitors also landed in the top 30, including Bank of America ($32 billion), Wells Fargo ($22 billion), and China’s ICBC ($51 billion). Leaders in Energy and Retail Technology and financial companies dominate the ranking, accounting for more than two-thirds of the world’s 30 most profitable firms. Outside those sectors, only a handful of energy, retail, pharmaceutical, and automotive companies break into the top tier. Saudi Aramco brought in more profits ($99 billion) than any other energy company worldwide, ahead of ExxonMobil ($25 billion) and PetroChina ($22 billion). Meanwhile, retail giant Amazon ($91 billion), which recently became the world’s top company by revenue, outperformed its chief competitor Walmart ($22 billion). Amazon’s profits have risen rapidly since 2023 due in part to growth in its higher-margin businesses, including digital subscriptions and, AWS, and advertising. Learn More on the Voronoi App Curious how the world’s highest-revenue company has helped its profits soar? Check out Amazon’s Profit Climbs as Cost Cutting Bears Fruit on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.