See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Countries Building the Most Nuclear Reactors 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 accounts for 37 of the world’s reactors under construction—more than all other listed countries combined. India and Russia rank a distant second, with six reactors each currently being built. As of September 2025, the United States, France, and Canada have no reactors under construction. China is in the middle of the largest nuclear construction push in the world. Dozens of reactors are rising across the country, representing nearly 43 gigawatts of new generating capacity. That buildout alone exceeds what every other nation currently has under construction combined. This chart breaks down which countries are expanding nuclear power in 2025, and below we also cover how much power they are adding to their grids. The data comes from the World Nuclear Association. China’s Massive Nuclear Expansion China currently has 37 reactors under construction, representing roughly 42.9 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity. That is more than six times the capacity being built in either India or Russia, the next closest countries. As electricity demand rises and older plants retire, nuclear expansion will play a decisive role in shaping long-term energy security and grid stability. CountryReactors Under ConstructionMegawatts China3742.9K India65.2K Russia64.2K Egypt44.8K Türkiye44.8K South Korea34.2K Bangladesh22.4K Japan22.8K Ukraine21.9K United Kingdom23.4K Argentina10.03K Brazil11.4K Hungary11.2K Iran11.1K Pakistan11.1K Slovakia10.5K Canada00K France00K USA00K Most reactors are initially licensed to operate for about 40 years, though many receive extensions to 60 years or even 80 years with upgrades and maintenance. As older plants reach the end of their lifespans, new reactors are needed to replace retiring capacity, support grid stability, and help countries meet long-term decarbonization goals. India and Russia in Second Place India and Russia are tied for second place with six reactors each under construction. India’s projects total 5.2 GW of capacity, slightly above Russia’s 4.2 GW. After that, activity drops off quickly. Egypt and Türkiye each have four reactors underway, while most other countries are building one or two. Notably, several established nuclear powers are absent from the list. As of September 2025, the United States, France, and Canada have no reactors under construction. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Much Control China Has Over the World’s Critical Minerals on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s 50 Most Valuable Companies in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Nvidia leads at $4.8 trillion, followed by Apple ($4.0 trillion) and Alphabet ($3.8 trillion). Tech firms represent seven of the top 10 companies by market cap. Along with Nvidia, three other AI-related semiconductor companies—TSMC, Broadcom, and ASML—rank in the top 20 most valuable firms. Nvidia, with a $4.8 trillion market valuation, is the world’s most valuable company in 2026. The company has once again surpassed Apple and Alphabet as record sales lift its valuation, despite AI bubble fears. Meanwhile, TSMC’s $2 trillion market cap now exceeds both Meta Platforms and Tesla, ranking in sixth globally. Using data from CompaniesMarketCap, this graphic shows the 50 most valuable companies worldwide in 2026. The Top 50 Companies in 2026 Here are the largest companies by market capitalization as of February 25, 2026: RankNameCountryMarket Cap 1Nvidia U.S.$4,769,090,895,872 2Apple U.S.$4,030,215,225,344 3Alphabet U.S.$3,786,845,192,192 4Microsoft U.S.$2,976,667,402,240 5Amazon U.S.$2,261,686,681,600 6TSMC Taiwan$2,009,122,209,792 7Saudi Aramco Saudi Arabia$1,659,869,263,655 8Meta Platforms U.S.$1,653,772,779,520 9Broadcom U.S.$1,575,548,878,848 10Tesla U.S.$1,566,227,562,496 11Berkshire Hathaway U.S.$1,067,125,637,120 12Walmart U.S.$1,002,825,187,328 13Eli Lilly U.S.$971,747,753,984 14Samsung South Korea$953,387,784,196 15JPMorgan Chase U.S.$818,792,038,400 16Exxon Mobil U.S.$629,201,108,992 17Visa U.S.$603,784,871,936 18Tencent China$602,976,288,768 19ASML Netherlands$592,511,303,680 20Johnson & Johnson U.S.$591,292,792,832 21SK Hynix South Korea$492,511,926,210 22Micron Technology U.S.$482,640,887,808 23Mastercard U.S.$455,227,998,208 24Costco U.S.$441,631,375,360 25Oracle U.S.$425,078,030,336 26AbbVie U.S.$400,878,174,208 27Procter & Gamble U.S.$382,102,667,264 28Roche Switzerland$380,012,805,029 29Bank of America U.S.$377,648,578,560 30Home Depot U.S.$373,943,992,320 31ICBC China$369,137,809,154 32Chevron U.S.$368,560,832,512 33Alibaba China$363,649,957,888 34General Electric U.S.$361,938,288,640 35Caterpillar U.S.$358,505,119,744 36Netflix U.S.$350,804,246,528 37Coca-Cola U.S.$346,150,469,632 38AMD U.S.$343,772,135,424 39Agricultural Bank of China China$331,706,101,844 40China Construction Bank China$329,442,725,971 41LVMH France$324,094,895,625 42HSBC United Kingdom$323,268,870,144 43Novartis Switzerland$322,706,767,872 44Palantir U.S.$320,938,967,040 45AstraZeneca United Kingdom$319,598,690,304 46Toyota Japan$315,160,494,080 47Applied Materials U.S.$313,424,740,352 48Lam Research U.S.$313,366,904,832 49Cisco U.S.$312,610,619,392 50Merck U.S.$305,828,593,664 As the largest publicly-traded company in the world, Nvidia recently posted a record $68.1 billion in quarterly earnings, up 94% year-over-year. With OpenAI, Oracle, and Microsoft among its largest customers, a string of strong earnings reports has pushed its valuation close to a $5 trillion market capitalization. Still, investor skepticism has tempered share price gains amid concerns about overvaluation. Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft follow, each valued at roughly $3 trillion or more. Saudi Aramco, one of only two non-U.S. companies in the top 10, ranks seventh with a $1.7 trillion valuation. Weaker oil prices have weighed on its performance, with shares down about 30% from their 2022 peak. Meanwhile, chip designer Broadcom ranks ninth at nearly $1.6 trillion. In addition to producing custom AI accelerator chips for OpenAI and Meta, it designed Google’s tensor processing units (TPUs). Today, Broadcom is increasingly emerging as a competitor to Nvidia, alongside companies such as Google (#3) and AMD (#38) as Big Tech prepares to spend $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026 alone. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the largest U.S. semiconductor firms by market cap.

Visualized: The Human and Economic Cost of the Syrian Civil War 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 Syrian civil war has inflicted profound suffering, killing hundreds of thousands, displacing millions, and reversing decades of development. Beyond battlefield deaths, conflict has driven spikes in child mortality, extreme poverty, undernourishment, and sharp contraction in GDP per capita. Even as large-scale fighting has subsided, Syria faces a fragile recovery amid economic collapse and lingering insecurity. What began in March 2011 as pro-democracy protests against President Bashar al-Assad’s government spiraled into one of the most brutal conflicts of the 21st century, drawing in regional and global powers and resulting in immense human suffering. Over more than a decade of war, hundreds of thousands of people lost their lives, and millions were forced from their homes. These charts from Our World in Data and sourced from the UN, Eurostat, the IMF, World Bank and others show the many costs of conflict — from fatalities to economic collapse and rising poverty. Here’s a detailed look at the data behind the war’s impacts: Category (Syria)Initial Data (2004)Peak Data PointMost Recent Data Deaths due to fighting~079,0003,600 Deaths from all causes73,000160,000120,000 Deaths of children under 511,00023,00010,000 Internally displaced people~07.6 million7.3 million International refugees22,0006.9 million6.4 million GDP per capita$9,500$9,600$4,200 Share in extreme poverty0.50%17%17% Share undernourished6.50%34%34% The data illustrate several harsh realities: annual deaths from fighting spiked after 2011 with devastating loss of life, including among children, while total deaths from all causes rose. Millions of Syrians became internally displaced or refugees, GDP per capita plunged, and extreme poverty and undernourishment grew sharply. Understanding the War’s Origins The conflict began during the Arab Spring when peaceful protests were met with force by government security services. What followed was a fragmented civil war involving government forces, opposition groups, Kurdish militias, extremist factions, and international actors; including Russia, Iran, the U.S., Turkey, and others. At its peak, organized violence devastated cities like Aleppo, Homs and Raqqa, and fracturing Syrian society. Hundreds of thousands were killed across combatants and civilians, and millions more were displaced internally and abroad, which remade the country’s demographics and burdened neighboring states. Beyond the Battlefield: Economic and Social Impacts The war’s impacts extend far beyond immediate conflict deaths. GDP per capita more than halved as economic activity collapsed amid destruction of infrastructure and displacement of workers. Extreme poverty (once rare in Syria) surged, while undernourishment became widespread. This aligns with broader findings that violence imposes costs on societies far beyond direct combat, from lost productivity to health crises and long-term poverty. What Happens Now? Though large-scale warfare has diminished, Syria faces a fragile transition. Recent agreements between the central government and Kurdish forces aim to stabilize parts of the country, but humanitarian needs remain acute. Millions still depend on aid, and access to essential services is uneven. Political fragmentation, economic collapse, and reconstruction needs—estimated in the hundreds of billions—mean recovery will be lengthy and uncertain, even as some areas see renewed governance and investment.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Africa in 1914, When 90% of the Continent Was Colonized 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 This infographic map shows Africa in 1914, on the eve of World War I, when 90% of the continent was controlled by just seven European empires. Many of today’s national borders took shape in this era, as European powers carved up the African continent amongst themselves. While Germany ceded all of its African colonies at the conclusion of the war, all of the European empires would come to lose their own colonies in the decades to follow. In just a few decades, European empires redrew the map of Africa. In the span of roughly 40 years, European powers had carved up nearly the entire continent, transforming Africa into a patchwork of colonial territories administered from London, Paris, Berlin, Brussels, Lisbon, Rome, and Madrid. This map captures that moment at its peak, on the eve of World War I, when imperial control stretched across almost the whole continent before the war began to unravel Europe’s overseas empires. Many of Africa’s modern national borders trace directly back to this period, reflecting colonial-era agreements rather than preexisting cultural or political boundaries. Data used here leverages diverse sources including UNESCO (1990), Eric Hobsbawm (1987), Henk Wesseling (1997), EBSCO (2023), and the Library of Congress. The Scramble for Africa European empires had been making incursions into Africa for centuries, as seen through the Dutch settlers who arrived in the Cape of Good Hope in 1652 and Napoleon Bonaparte’s Egyptian expedition in 1798. However, the era of New Imperialism which began in the second half of the 19th century saw significantly more complex colonial efforts by the European great powers, especially the British, French, and Germans. The “Scramble for Africa” saw these three great powers partition the African continent amongst themselves, with the process perhaps best represented by the 1885 Berlin Conference. Some of the active colonial powers, such as Belgium or Portugal, were smaller countries without extensive military power, while some European great powers like Russia and Austria-Hungary did not participate in the Scramble for Africa. A Tale of Two Colonies The British Empire was the most successful of the European empires in Africa, ruling over nearly uninterrupted lands across the eastern half of the continent. London’s dreams of a Cape to Cairo railway linking their dominions in Egypt and South Africa were dashed by geographic and political concerns, as the eastern Belgian Congo was inhospitable for railway construction while German East Africa was a possession of the leading British rival of the era. Following the end of the Great War, the British would take control of the latter territory, in what is today the country of Tanzania, although economic concerns during the Great Depression led to the dreamed railway never coming to fruition. While the British were dominant in eastern Africa, the Maghreb and much of West Africa fell under French control. There were of course nuances between cases: Algeria was annexed to the territory of metropolitan France, while Morocco and Tunisia were each protectorates ruled by leaders loyal to the French Empire. Nor did Morocco remain solely French-administered, as a 1912 treaty gave Spain dominion over northern parts of the country, near the Straits of Gibraltar, as well as a southern component bordering its Spanish Sahara colony. By this point in history, Spain, much like neighboring Portugal, was holding on to its final few colonies following major losses of control in the Americas in the preceding decades. The two Iberian countries’ lack of involvement in the world wars led to them keeping their African colonies longer than most other European states, with independence and decolonization only coming in the 1960s-1970s. Belgium and the Independent States Owing to great-power ambivalence over the Congo Basin, Belgium’s King Leopold was able to establish a single vast colony, far larger than his own country, over which to rule. Belgian Congo, with its vast rubber extraction, has been cited as one of the most brutal and damaging colonies within the continent. Meanwhile, further north only two countries managed to avoid colonization during the Partition of Africa: Ethiopia and Liberia. The former, also known as Abyssinia, successfully repelled Italian colonization during the prewar partition, although it was eventually occupied by Fascist Italy during the interwar period. Liberia, meanwhile, was founded by freed U.S. slaves and was never colonized, helping it become Africa’s longest-lasting independent state today. Learn More on the Voronoi App Is there any correlation between Roman emperors’ life spans and currency debasement? To learn more, check out this visualization on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Countries Most Dependent on Tourism (Share of GDP) 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 In Macao, international tourism accounts for 70.8% of GDP, the highest share in the world. Eight of the top 10 most tourism-dependent economies are small island nations. In contrast, tourism contributes less than 1% of GDP in 47 countries in the dataset. Tourism is a major global industry, projected to contribute $11.7 trillion to global GDP in 2025, or roughly 10% of total economic output. But its importance varies dramatically by country. For some nations, tourism is a supplementary source of income. For others, it represents the central pillar of economic activity. The chart above ranks countries by tourism’s share of GDP, using international tourism receipts from UN Tourism and GDP data from the IMF. Small Economies Lead the Ranking Macao tops the list. Visitor spending totaled $32.4 billion, equal to 70.8% of its $45.8 billion economy. Aruba follows at 69.7%, while the Maldives (68.1%) and Andorra (66.5%) also derive roughly two-thirds of their economic output from tourism. Saint Lucia ranks fifth, with tourism accounting for 53.8% of GDP. RankCountryTourism Share of GDP (%) 1 Macao70.8 2 Aruba69.7 3 Maldives68.1 4 Andorra66.5 5 Saint Lucia53.8 6 Grenada48.1 7 Antigua and Barbuda47.8 8 Seychelles46.6 9 Bahamas35.0 10 Saint Kitts and Nevis32.9 11 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines26.9 12 Malta26.4 13 Belize25.5 14 Cabo Verde23.8 15 Lebanon23.6 16 Albania21.9 17 Fiji21.5 18 Samoa19.8 19 Montenegro19.8 20 Jamaica19.7 21 Gambia19.0 22 Tuvalu18.6 23 Croatia17.9 24 Jordan16.9 25 Dominica16.8 26 Mauritius15.4 27 Barbados14.8 28 Georgia14.5 29 San Marino14.3 30 Portugal11.5 31 Tonga11.2 32 El Salvador11.1 33 Cyprus10.8 34 Qatar10.7 35 Panama10.5 36 Armenia10.5 37 Micronesia10.3 38 Greece10.1 39 Iceland9.7 40 Bahrain9.0 41 Thailand8.8 42 Dominican Republic8.8 43 Sao Tome and Principe8.7 44 Cambodia8.5 45 Morocco8.3 46 United Arab Emirates8.2 47 Luxembourg7.2 48 Laos7.0 49 Bosnia and Herzegovina6.8 50 Kyrgyzstan6.7 51 Tunisia6.7 52 Comoros6.4 53 Bhutan6.4 54 Spain6.2 55 Palau6.1 56 Costa Rica5.9 57 Malaysia5.8 58 Türkiye5.8 59 Austria5.6 60 Hong Kong5.5 61 Estonia5.5 62 Moldova5.1 63 Slovenia5.0 64 Rwanda5.0 65 Hungary4.9 66 Egypt4.5 67 Vanuatu4.4 68 Singapore4.4 69 Tanzania4.3 70 Serbia4.3 71 Bulgaria4.2 72 North Macedonia3.8 73 Saudi Arabia3.7 74 New Zealand3.7 75 Oman3.5 76 South Sudan3.3 77 Myanmar3.3 78 Namibia3.3 79 Azerbaijan3.3 80 Ireland3.2 81 Sudan3.2 82 Timor-Leste3.2 83 Ethiopia3.1 84 Mongolia3.1 85 Solomon Islands3.1 86 Latvia3.1 87 Uzbekistan3.1 88 Australia3.0 89 Trinidad and Tobago2.9 90 Puerto Rico2.9 91 Zambia2.9 92 Czechia2.9 93 Uruguay2.8 94 Sri Lanka2.8 95 Switzerland2.8 96 France2.7 97 Denmark2.7 98 Madagascar2.6 99 Nicaragua2.6 100 Italy2.6 101 Uganda2.5 102 Philippines2.4 103 Colombia2.4 104 Guyana2.4 105 United Kingdom2.3 106 Lithuania2.3 107 Canada2.2 108 Eritrea2.2 109 Senegal2.1 110 Togo2.0 111 Botswana2.0 112 Finland2.0 113 Nepal2.0 114 Honduras2.0 115 Mexico2.0 116 Brunei Darussalam1.9 117 Bolivia1.9 118 Netherlands 1.9 119 Norway1.9 120 Poland1.8 121 Kuwait1.8 122 Sweden1.8 123 Paraguay1.8 124 Iraq1.7 125 South Africa1.7 126 Peru1.6 127 Kenya1.6 128 Romania1.6 129 Belgium1.6 130 Ghana1.5 131 Iran1.5 132 Guatemala1.5 133 Japan1.5 134 Ecuador1.4 135 Chile1.4 136 Slovakia1.3 137 Benin1.3 138 Indonesia1.3 139 Central African Republic1.2 140 Djibouti1.2 141 Mozambique1.2 142 South Korea1.2 143 Guinea-Bissau1.2 144 Cameroon1.0 145 Burkina Faso1.0 146 Belarus1.0 147 Kazakhstan1.0 148 Palestine1.0 149 India0.9 150 Suriname0.9 151 United States 0.9 152 Germany0.9 153 Chad0.9 154 Argentina0.8 155 Equatorial Guinea0.8 156 Mali0.8 157 Kiribati0.7 158 Tajikistan0.6 159 Ukraine0.6 160 Nauru0.6 161 Niger0.6 162 Haiti0.5 163 Côte d’Ivoire0.5 164 Eswatini0.5 165 Venezuela0.5 166 Israel0.5 167 Taiwan0.4 168 Lesotho0.4 169 Russia0.4 170 Afghanistan0.4 171 Yemen0.4 172 Zimbabwe0.4 173 Brazil0.3 174 DRC0.3 175 Pakistan0.3 176 Sierra Leone0.3 177 Marshall Islands0.2 178 Malawi0.2 179 China0.2 180 Gabon0.2 181 Libya0.2 182 Nigeria0.1 183 Liberia0.1 184 Bangladesh0.1 185 Algeria0.1 186 Congo0.1 187 Burundi0.1 188 Mauritania0.1 189 Vietnam0.0 190 Angola0.0 191 Guinea0.0 192 Papua New Guinea0.0 The broader pattern is clear: small island nations and resort-driven economies dominate the upper ranks. Limited domestic markets and fewer large-scale industries often make international visitors a primary source of foreign exchange and employment. Diversified Economies Rank Lower The U.S. ranks 151 on the list, and international tourism accounts for just 0.86% of its GDP despite receipts totaling $251.6 billion in absolute terms. The country least reliant on tourism is Papua New Guinea, where tourism is responsible for just 0.01% of its economic output. Guinea and Angola trail closely behind at 0.02% of their respective $24.2 billion and $115.2 billion GDPs. For 47 countries in the data set, tourism generated below 1% of their GDP. Tourism Reliance Clusters around Backpacking Hotspots Clusters with higher reliance are also visible around Central America, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, which are backpacking hotspots. These countries are considered affordable destinations. While economic benefits are well documented, tourism-heavy economies are at particular risk to global shocks. Aruba’s real GDP, for instance, contracted 24% in 2020 when the pandemic grounded tourism to a halt, pushing business owners and citizens into economic precarity. It has since rebounded. On the other hand, over-tourism can overwhelm locals and cause tension on the ground. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about tourism, check out this graphic which charts where tourists outnumber locals.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapping NYC’s Largest Immigrant Communities by Neighborhood 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 the largest immigrant group in 56 NYC neighborhoods, the most of any country. The Dominican Republic leads in 52 neighborhoods and is the largest immigrant group citywide. Caribbean, Latin American, and South Asian communities dominate large swaths of Queens and Brooklyn. New York City is the largest city in the U.S., and home to immigrants from nearly every corner of the globe. But which country has the largest presence in your neighborhood? This map reveals the top country of origin for foreign-born residents in all 211 NYC neighborhoods, using data from the Population FactFinder hosted by the city’s Department of City Planning While China leads the most neighborhoods overall, the Dominican Republic is the largest immigrant group citywide. The result is a clear contrast between geographic spread and total population dominance. From One Chinatown to Many in NYC China is the top overseas birthplace for immigrants in 56 neighborhoods across New York, making it the most widespread of the immigrant groups in the city today. The data table below shows the largest immigrant group of every major neighborhood in New York: Neighborhood NameLargest Immigrant Group Elmhurst China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Jackson Heights Colombia Bensonhurst China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan South Ozone Park Guyana Flushing-Willets Point China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Forest Hills China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Corona Ecuador Canarsie Jamaica Washington Heights (South) Dominican Republic Jamaica Bangladesh Murray Hill-Broadway Flushing China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach Ukraine Washington Heights (North) Dominican Republic Gravesend (West) China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Ridgewood Ecuador Flatbush Haiti Woodside Mexico Queens Village Guyana Bay Ridge China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Flatlands Haiti Coney Island-Sea Gate Ukraine North Corona Ecuador Concourse-Concourse Village Dominican Republic Sunset Park (Central) China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Soundview-Bruckner-Bronx River Dominican Republic Crown Heights (North) Jamaica Gravesend (East)-Homecrest Russia University Heights (South)-Morris Heights Dominican Republic Upper East Side-Lenox Hill-Roosevelt Island China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Bedford Park Dominican Republic St. Albans Jamaica Sunnyside Ecuador Far Rockaway-Bayswater Jamaica Mount Eden-Claremont (West) Dominican Republic Williamsbridge-Olinville Jamaica Jamaica Hills-Briarwood Bangladesh Mount Hope Dominican Republic Woodhaven Dominican Republic Brighton Beach Ukraine Wakefield-Woodlawn Jamaica East Flatbush-Erasmus Haiti Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill Dominican Republic Midwood Ukraine Upper West Side (Central) Mexico East Flushing China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Harlem (North) Dominican Republic Bushwick (East) Dominican Republic East Flatbush-Rugby Jamaica Bedford-Stuyvesant (East) Dominican Republic Madison China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Eastchester-Edenwald-Baychester Jamaica University Heights (North)-Fordham Dominican Republic East New York-City Line Bangladesh Baisley Park Guyana Dyker Heights China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Chinatown-Two Bridges China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Cypress Hills Dominican Republic Upper West Side-Lincoln Square China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Sunset Park (West) Mexico South Jamaica Guyana Crown Heights (South) Jamaica Norwood Dominican Republic East Flatbush-Farragut Haiti Astoria (Central) Mexico Hell's Kitchen China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan East Flatbush-Remsen Village Jamaica Richmond Hill Guyana Maspeth Poland Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West) China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Upper East Side-Yorkville India East Village China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan East New York-New Lots Jamaica Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville Bangladesh College Point China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Brownsville Jamaica East Harlem (South) China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Williamsburg Dominican Republic Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) Dominican Republic Rego Park China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Chelsea-Hudson Yards China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Bath Beach China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Inwood Dominican Republic Auburndale China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Astoria (North)-Ditmars-SteinwayGreece Bushwick (West) Dominican Republic Borough Park China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate Jamaica Fordham Heights Dominican Republic South Richmond Hill Guyana Astoria (East)-Woodside (North) Mexico Mott Haven-Port Morris Dominican Republic Murray Hill-Kips Bay India Pomonok-Electchester-Hillcrest China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Bayside China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan East Elmhurst Ecuador Gravesend (South) Ukraine East New York (North) Dominican Republic Kensington Bangladesh Ozone Park (North) Bangladesh Lower East Side China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan East Harlem (North) Dominican Republic Kew Gardens Hills China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Kingsbridge Heights-Van Cortlandt Village Dominican Republic Bellerose India Jamaica Estates-Holliswood Bangladesh Grasmere-Arrochar-South Beach-Dongan Hills China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Middle Village Poland Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach Ukraine Financial District-Battery Park City China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere Guyana East Williamsburg China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Harlem (South) Dominican Republic Allerton Dominican Republic Castle Hill-Unionport Dominican Republic Queensboro Hill China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Belmont Dominican Republic Glendale Ecuador Springfield Gardens (North)-Rochdale Village Jamaica Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Ocean Hill Dominican Republic Great Kills-Eltingville China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Hollis Guyana Queensbridge-Ravenswood-Dutch Kills Bangladesh Morningside Heights China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Parkchester Bangladesh Upper East Side-Carnegie HillCanada Long Island City-Hunters Point China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Rosedale Jamaica Longwood Dominican Republic Oakland Gardens-Hollis Hills China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Tremont Dominican Republic Laurelton Jamaica East Midtown-Turtle Bay China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Riverdale-Spuyten Duyvil Dominican Republic Mapleton-Midwood (West) China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Greenpoint Poland Glen Oaks-Floral Park-New Hyde Park India Springfield Gardens (South)-Brookville Jamaica Downtown Brooklyn-DUMBO-Boerum Hill China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Melrose Dominican Republic Fresh Meadows-Utopia China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Whitestone-Beechhurst China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Park Slope Taiwan Highbridge Dominican Republic Crotona Park East Dominican Republic Pelham Gardens Dominican Republic Ozone Park Bangladesh Co-op City Jamaica Throgs Neck-Schuylerville Dominican Republic Morrisania Dominican Republic Douglaston-Little Neck China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan New Dorp-Midland Beach China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Kew Gardens Russia Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville Mexico Todt Hill-Emerson Hill-Lighthouse Hill-Manor Heights India Soundview-Clason Point Dominican Republic Pelham Parkway-Van Nest Dominican Republic Rosebank-Shore Acres-Park Hill China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Kingsbridge-Marble Hill Dominican Republic Cambria Heights Jamaica Midtown-Times Square India West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes HillAlbania Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Bay Terrace-Clearview China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Annadale-Huguenot-Prince's Bay-WoodrowItaly Fort Greene China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Morris Park Dominican Republic Manhattanville-West Harlem Dominican Republic SoHo-Little Italy-Hudson Square China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Pelham Bay-Country Club-City Island Dominican Republic Westchester Square Bangladesh Arden Heights-Rossville China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Greenwich Village China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Port Richmond Mexico Howard Beach-LindenwoodItaly Westerleigh-Castleton Corners Mexico West Village United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland Clinton Hill China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Stuyvesant Town-Peter Cooper Village China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills Mexico West Farms Dominican Republic Spring Creek-Starrett City Ukraine Old Astoria-Hallets Point Dominican Republic Tribeca-Civic Center China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan Windsor Terrace-South Slope Mexico Claremont Village-Claremont (East) Dominican Republic St. George-New Brighton Mexico Prospect HeightsCanada South Williamsburg Dominican Republic Gramercy India Oakwood-Richmondtown Ukraine Hunts Point Dominican Republic Brooklyn Heights United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad ChannelIreland Tottenville-Charleston Ukraine Rikers Island Dominican Republic Randall's Island Dominican Republic Fort Hamilton Korea Fort Wadsworth Mexico Hutchinson Metro Center Ecuador Alley Pond Park Israel Holy Cross Cemetery Barbados Miller Field Ecuador Freshkills Park (South) Poland Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field Panama Pelham Bay Park Trinidad and Tobago Sunnyside Yards (North) Japan Jacob Riis Park-Fort Tilden-Breezy Point Tip Germany Bronx Park South Africa Chinese New Yorkers are found across all five boroughs and in many cases congregate inside Chinatown enclaves where storefronts and restaurants in Mandarin and Cantonese are familiar sights. While Manhattan’s Chinatown is the most famous in the city, and perhaps the world, today Queens is home to the largest Chinatown outside of Asia, in the neighborhood of Flushing. Little Santo Domingo However, ahead even of Chinese New Yorkers are their Dominican counterparts, which make up over 12% of the city’s population. Despite the Dominican Republic being miniscule in size compared to giants like China or India, Dominicans are the largest immigrant group in New York. They also tend to be far more concentrated, with a vast majority residing in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan neighborhoods like Inwood, East Harlem, and Washington Heights. Interestingly, the first ever permanent, non-indigenous resident of what is today New York City was actually born in the Spanish colony which would become the Dominican Republic. Juan Rodriguez, a trader of mixed European and African descent, arrived on Manhattan Island in 1613. A Brand New Start of It, in Old New York Beyond Chinese and Dominican New Yorkers, the city is home to millions of others, often with some borough-wide differences. Queens has become home to thousands of Caribbean immigrants from countries like Jamaica and Guyana, while some neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Staten Island retain their old-world connections through sizable Italian, Polish, and Ukrainian populations. Beyond the Dominicans, nearly a third of New Yorkers claim some sort of Latin American ancestry, with sizable populations in particular of Mexicans, Ecuadorians, and Colombians. South Asians like Bengalis and Indians are also well represented across all five boroughs. Over 800 languages are spoken in New York today, and the city is known for its sizable ethnic enclaves in which large immigrant populations congregate. 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Charted: The Populations of Africa and Europe Over Time Key Takeaways Europe once had several times Africa’s population, but that gap has fully reversed. Africa’s population is projected to more than double by 2100, reaching nearly 4 billion. Europe’s population is expected to decline gradually over the rest of the century. This chart, created by Oscar Leo of DataCanvas, compares the long-run population trends of Africa and Europe using UN Population Projections compiled by Our World in Data. It highlights one of the most dramatic demographic shifts of the past 100 years, and the even bigger changes expected ahead. Below is a comparison of population data in Europe and Africa from 1950 to 2024, and projected out until 2100. YearAfrica Population (M)Europe Population (M) 1950227.8548.9 1960283.9605.8 1970365.6657.0 1980483.1694.3 1990643.8724.1 2000830.6728.2 20101,072.2738.1 20201,380.8749.5 20301,727.2738.4 20402,095.7722.1 20502,466.6703.0 20602,821.5676.2 20703,145.2648.6 20803,424.7626.4 20903,649.0608.7 21003,813.9592.3 In 1900, Europe had roughly 407 million people, nearly three times Africa’s 139 million. By 2100, Africa is projected to reach 3.8 billion, while Europe declines to about 592 million. From European Peak to African Surge In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Europe was a dominant population center. Industrialization, urbanization, and improvements in medicine drove rapid growth, even as millions emigrated abroad. Europe’s population peaked in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Since then, aging populations and persistently low fertility rates have slowed growth and, in many countries, triggered outright decline. Africa’s recent demographic surge is more rapid and structurally transformative. Africa as the Engine of Global Growth Over the past few decades, Africa’s population has expanded rapidly due to high fertility rates and falling child mortality. Today, it is the fastest-growing continent. According to UN projections, Africa will account for a large share of global population growth this century. By 2100, nearly one in three people on Earth could live on the continent. This shift is closely tied to broader global trends, as shown in our analysis of the world’s top countries by population in 2100, where several African nations climb into the top ranks. Why the Divergence? The divergence between Europe and Africa reflects differences in: Fertility rates: Europe averages well below replacement levels, while many African countries remain above it. Median age: Europe is one of the world’s oldest regions; Africa is the youngest. Migration patterns: Immigration cushions Europe’s decline, but not enough to offset aging trends. The result is a profound rebalancing of global demographics. Two centuries ago, Europe was a population heavyweight and Africa comparatively small. By the end of this century, Africa will be the clear demographic engine of the world.

Mapped: The Global Response to Trump’s Board of Peace 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 27 countries accepted invitations to Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace” so far. Much of Western Europe declined, though several countries, such as India, Japan, and Italy, sent observers instead of formally joining. This map, created by Iswardi Ishak using a variety of government statements and media reports, shows how countries responded to invitations to join former President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace.” The initiative aims to convene a coalition of states to promote negotiated settlements in active conflicts, with early discussions reportedly focused on the Middle East. Below is a breakdown of each country’s official stance as of February 21, 2026: CountryResponse to Board of Peace Invitation AustriaDeclined CroatiaDeclined FranceDeclined GermanyDeclined IrelandDeclined New ZealandDeclined NorwayDeclined SloveniaDeclined SpainDeclined SwedenDeclined United KingdomDeclined Vatican CityDeclined AlbaniaMember ArgentinaMember ArmeniaMember AzerbaijanMember BahrainMember BelarusMember BulgariaMember CambodiaMember EgyptMember El SalvadorMember HungaryMember IndonesiaMember IsraelMember JordanMember KazakhstanMember KosovoMember KuwaitMember MongoliaMember MoroccoMember PakistanMember ParaguayMember QatarMember Saudi ArabiaMember TurkeyMember United Arab EmiratesMember United States of AmericaMember UzbekistanMember VietnamMember AustraliaNo Response BrazilNo Response ChinaNo Response NetherlandsNo Response PhilippinesNo Response RussiaNo Response SingaporeNo Response UkraineNo Response CyprusObserver CzechiaObserver FinlandObserver GreeceObserver IndiaObserver ItalyObserver JapanObserver MexicoObserver OmanObserver PolandObserver PortugalObserver RomaniaObserver SlovakiaObserver South KoreaObserver SwitzerlandObserver ThailandObserver CanadaRescinded The response forms a patchwork. While parts of the Middle East and Eastern Europe signed on, much of Western Europe declined outright. Meanwhile, several major economies opted for observer roles, signaling caution rather than full endorsement. Who Accepted the Invitation? Countries that accepted span multiple regions, including Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Argentina, Hungary, and Israel. Several Gulf states, such as Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain, also joined. To participate, nations were reportedly required to endorse a framework centered on mediated negotiations and reconstruction funding mechanisms. According to media coverage of the Board’s first meeting, discussions emphasized post-conflict governance models and humanitarian coordination, though no binding agreements have yet been announced. The geographic spread suggests stronger uptake among countries with closer diplomatic or strategic ties to Washington, as well as states seeking a more active role in shaping conflict resolution talks. Observer Status: A Middle Ground A third group—including India, Japan, Italy, Greece, and Switzerland—declined formal membership but sent envoys as observers. This approach allows governments to stay informed and potentially influence discussions without committing to the Board’s structure or political implications. For some European countries, this middle-ground response reflects a balancing act between alliance commitments and domestic political considerations. Who’s Out of the Board of Peace? Several Western European nations—including France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—declined the invitation entirely. Australia and Brazil also did not formally accept. Canada’s situation stands out. Initially invited, Ottawa’s invitation was later withdrawn amid diplomatic friction. The shift came after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned of the “collapse” or erosion of the postwar rules-based international order. While he did not mention the United States or Donald Trump by name, his address was widely interpreted as a veiled critique of the second Trump administration’s foreign policy. Within hours of Carney’s speech, Trump took to social media to officially withdraw the invitation, describing the Board of Peace as the “most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled”. Also of note are the broad swaths of gray on the map. These nations, including almost all of Africa, did not receive an invite to join the Board. A Fragmented Peace Landscape Whether the Board of Peace evolves into a durable diplomatic forum, or remains symbolic, will likely depend on whether it produces tangible ceasefires, reconstruction frameworks, or formal agreements. For now, the map illustrates a divided international community navigating an increasingly complex peace landscape. Learn More on the Voronoi App Interested in how global conflict trends are shifting over time? 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Published 4 hours ago on February 28, 2026 By Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by National Public Utilities Council Where Attacks Happen in Cyber Intrusions Key Takeaways Florida led U.S. carbon offsets in 2025, ahead of California and Ohio by credits issued. Data center electricity use is rising quickly, and emissions could rise as a consequence. Utilities are pairing offsets with reliability planning as AI-driven electricity demand accelerates. AI-driven data centers are driving up U.S. electricity demand, and utilities are being asked to add capacity faster than usual. Consequently, carbon offsets are getting renewed attention as a near-term tool while long-lead infrastructure comes online. This graphic, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, maps carbon offset credits issued across U.S. states in 2025 using data from UC Berkeley’s Voluntary Registry Offsets Database. Carbon Offsets Across the U.S. in 2025 Here is a table showing carbon offset credits issued by state in 2025. StateCredits Issued in tCO₂e (2025) Florida7,196,787.95 California6,643,770.50 Ohio5,822,505.00 Texas5,659,970.60 West Virginia5,229,515.00 Georgia3,877,432.12 Illinois2,789,297.50 New Mexico2,624,583.50 Iowa2,432,445.00 Arizona2,216,276.00 Arkansas1,873,127.50 Virginia1,682,361.58 Maine1,478,850.50 Missouri1,383,340.50 Pennsylvania1,339,430.08 Oklahoma1,261,148.50 Kentucky1,157,366.00 New York1,132,181.67 Michigan1,095,907.17 Wisconsin1,003,886.83 Mississippi998,105.00 Louisiana855,889.00 Washington817,527.00 Oregon787,698.50 Colorado782,318.75 Indiana720,079.73 Alaska662,895.00 Massachusetts624,174.83 Tennessee522,554.37 Montana473,455.00 Kansas450,827.00 New Hampshire423,215.83 Alabama398,439.62 North Carolina372,688.00 Wyoming301,169.00 Minnesota284,943.42 Connecticut218,534.00 Vermont213,278.33 New Jersey112,381.00 Utah92,610.00 South Carolina72,828.45 Delaware30,803.33 South Dakota17,418.93 Nebraska16,721.40 Hawaii0 Idaho0 Maryland0 Nevada0 North Dakota0 Rhode Island0 Offset credits are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) and can represent verified reductions or removals from many different project types. ​​However, this dataset is limited to voluntary registry credits issued and doesn’t include all offset activity nationwide. The Leaders for 2025 Florida leads with 7.20 million tCO₂e, followed by California (6.64 million) and Ohio (5.82 million).Texas (5.66 million) and West Virginia (5.23 million) round out the top five, while Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Nevada report zero. Even though more projects generally correlate with more offsets, Florida ranked #1 in offsets with 41 projects, compared to 198 for California and 277 for Ohio. These offset projects can range from forest management to agricultural methane capture to chemical processes such as refrigerant destruction. For scale, 1 million tCO₂e is about what 16 million urban tree seedlings grown for 10 years can sequester in a year. Utilities Respond to AI Load Growth Data center electricity use is rising quickly, and AI is a key driver of that growth. As AI drives energy demand higher, some utilities have launched customer-facing offset programs, including Illinois’ Nicor Gas with TotalGreen and Michigan-based DTE with CleanVision Natural Gas Balance. These programs can help customers act now, while utilities continue building the long-term resource mix. Meanwhile, natural gas is currently positioned as a near-term reliability bridge for data center-driven electricity demand growth. At the same time, nuclear energy is being discussed as a potential firm, low-carbon solution for meeting future load. Questions about carbon offset projects? Contact NPUC Related Topics: #data centers #carbon offsets #florida #CO2 emissions #california #ai #map #electricity You may also like Energy5 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. 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Three Airline Alliances in One Chart 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 world’s airline industry is dominated by three sprawling corporate alliances which partner airlines on different continents. Airline alliances let you transfer points, miles, and rewards between partnered airlines. Over the last 30 years, airlines from around the world have formed airline alliances in order to integrate their services, retain customer loyalty, and offer better service to passengers flying internationally. This graphic shines a light on the three big airline alliances which today compete for global market share: Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and Oneworld. The data comes from their own member registries. Star, SkyTeam, and Oneworld help to not only facilitate long-haul travel involving connections, but also reward loyal customers with transferable points and miles. The Star Which Started It All The oldest airline alliance is also the largest. Founded in 1997 by five airlines from three continents, today Star Alliance is headquartered in Frankfurt and leads by both market share and number of members. The alliance counts 25 current members, as well as newcomer ITA Airways which is expected to join in a few months following its acquisition by Star co-founder Lufthansa. This data table below lists the member airlines of Star and its two competitors, SkyTeam and Oneworld. AllianceAirline Star Alliance Aegean Star Alliance Air Canada Star Alliance Air China Star Alliance Air India Star Alliance Air New Zealand Star Alliance ANA Star Alliance Asiana Star Alliance Austrian Star Alliance Avianca Star Alliance Brussels Airlines Star Alliance Copa Airlines Star Alliance Croatia Airlines Star Alliance EgyptAir Star Alliance Ethiopian Star Alliance EVA Air Star Alliance ITA Airways Star Alliance LOT Polish Airlines Star Alliance Lufthansa Star Alliance Shenzhen Airlines Star Alliance Singapore Airlines Star Alliance South African Airways Star Alliance SWISS Star Alliance TAP Air Portugal Star Alliance Thai Airways Star Alliance Thai Airways Star Alliance United Airlines Oneworld Alaska Airlines Oneworld American Airlines Oneworld British Airways Oneworld Cathay Pacific Oneworld FIJI Airways Oneworld Finnair Oneworld Iberia Oneworld Japan Airlines Oneworld Malaysia Airlines Oneworld Oman Air Oneworld Qantas Oneworld Qatar Airways Oneworld Royal Air Maroc Oneworld Royal Jordanian Oneworld Sri Lankan Airlines SkyTeam Aerolíneas Argentinas SkyTeam Aeromexico SkyTeam Air Europa SkyTeam Air France SkyTeam China Airlines SkyTeam China Eastern SkyTeam Delta Airlines SkyTeam Garuda Indonesia SkyTeam Kenya Airways SkyTeam KLM SkyTeam Korean Air SkyTeam Middle East Airlines SkyTeam Scandinavian Airlines SkyTeam Saudia SkyTeam TAROM SkyTeam Vietnam Airlines SkyTeam Virgin Atlantic SkyTeam XiamenAir SkyTeam Aeroflot ITA Airways is actually arriving to Star Alliance from its rival SkyTeam, from which it exited in 2025. This comes following the departure of founding member Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) from Star for SkyTeam in 2024. The Musical Chairs of Airline Alliances Scandinavian’s departure is not the only changes the alliances have seen in recent years. After SkyTeam founding member Delta Airlines acquired a stake in LATAM Group in 2020, Latin America’s largest airline departed Oneworld, leaving the alliance without a presence in the region. Two years later, two Russian airlines (Aeroflot and S7 Airlines) were suspended by their respective alliances, SkyTeam and Oneworld, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. And Oneworld has faced other issues in recent years, including problems between member Qatar Airways and founding members American Airlines and Qantas. These issues have emerged from perceptions of unfair competition and business practices originating in the subsidies Qatar Airways receives from its country. The Markets of Most (and Least) Competition The European, Chinese, and U.S. markets have long been the sites of the fiercest competition between the three alliances. The three major U.S. airlines of Delta, American, and United are all founding members of their own respective alliances, having teamed up with foreign partners to offer greater long-haul connectivity. China is today contested primarily by affiliates of Star Alliance and SkyTeam, the two largest alliances, while Europe sees particularly fierce competition between SkyTeam and Oneworld in Spain and the United Kingdom. In contrast, Latin America is home to only four alliance members, two each from Star and SkyTeam. Meanwhile, Africa remains the greatest opportunity for alliance expansion, with some of the largest countries on the continent, such as Ghana or Nigeria, lacking any representation in any of the three alliances. 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Published 2 hours ago on February 28, 2026 By Cody Good Graphics & Design Jennifer West Sabrina Fortin Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Dubai Future Forum Exploring the Mind: The Future Frontier Within Key Takeaways Recent breakthroughs exploring the mind have mapped the brain in unprecedented detail, far exceeding traditional anatomical maps. The market for Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) is expected to triple from $2.8B to $8.7B in 2033. The mind is no longer just a biological organ; it is a frontier for discovery. Recent brain mapping at unprecedented levels of detail and investment in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) unlock a world of possibilities to enhance our health. In partnership with Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists taking place every November in Dubai, this graphic shows how exploration, investment, and innovation are converging to transform our understanding of the mind. It’s one of four dimensions—Ocean, Mind, Space, and Land—within the Dubai Future Forum’s larger theme, Exploring the Unknown. The data comes from these sources: Human Brain Project Science Grand View Research Straits Research World Health Organization British Medical Journal Advanced Science The Global 50 Report by Dubai Future Foundation. Exploring the Mind: Brain Mapping The Human Brain Project’s 3D Atlas maps the brain twice as finely as legacy maps. It charts over 200 regions at up to 50x the resolution of MRI, like upgrading a map from globe to a street-level view. But scientists are now zooming down to the nanoscale. Researchers built a 3D digital model so intricate it produced more than a petabyte of data, the equivalent of streaming HD video nonstop for 40 years. Mapping projects like these unlock a world of possibilities to enhance our health through advances in neurosurgery, drug development, and AI. Plugging in to the Mind Economy The BCI market is expected to triple in size by 2033, towards an $8.7B predicted market value. Value may spread across several key sectors, including: function repair, entertainment, communication, disability restoration, and smart home control. YearMarket Value (Billions $USD) 20252.83 20338.73 CAGR15.13% This is just one of many market forecasts for the BCI industry, which vary widely across different sources. As the BCI industry continues to take shape, this variety hints at a market brimming with possibilities. Looking Ahead: The Future of the Mind As the market expands, so too will the patient population. The next wave of BCIs may not just help restoration for patients but also strengthen the mind and unlock new opportunities for cognitive health and mental wellness. To continue exploring the mind and its biggest emerging opportunities shaping the future, read the Dubai Future Foundation’s Global 50 report. Learn more about the Dubai Future Forum. You may also like Technology1 week ago Visualized: Exploring the Ocean’s Future Explore ocean opportunities that could shape the future through discovery, investment, and innovation with the Dubai Future Foundation. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Most Powerful Countries by Soft Power (2026) See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. ranks #1 in soft power in 2026, just 1.4 points ahead of China. Japan, the UK, and Germany round out the top five. Western Europe dominates the top 20, but Gulf nations like the UAE and Qatar also rank highly. The index evaluates all 193 countries based on global perceptions of influence, reputation, and familiarity. Soft power reflects a country’s ability to shape global opinion through culture, diplomacy, business, and international influence. The data for this map comes from the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026. This index scores and ranks countries on how positively they are perceived around the world, based on surveys and other perception metrics collected globally. Top Soft Power Nations The United States ranks #1 in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index with a score of 74.9, just 1.4 points ahead of China in second place. RankCountrySoft Power Index (2026) 1 United States74.9 2 China73.5 3 Japan70.6 4 United Kingdom69.2 5 Germany67.7 6 France65.8 7 Switzerland63.2 8 Canada63.2 9 Italy61.6 10 United Arab Emirates59.4 11 South Korea59.2 12 Spain58.9 13 Sweden58.8 14 Russia58.7 15 Netherlands57.8 16 Australia57.5 17 Saudi Arabia55.9 18 Denmark55.6 19 Norway55.4 20 Qatar54.9 21 Singapore54.5 22 Belgium54.5 23 Finland53.5 24 Austria53.3 25 Türkiye52.4 26 New Zealand51.6 27 Portugal50.4 28 Ireland49.6 29 Brazil49.2 30 Luxembourg49.1 31 Poland48.9 32 India48.0 33 Greece46.7 34 Iceland45.9 35 Malaysia45.8 36 Monaco45.5 37 Argentina45.2 38 Thailand45.0 39 Israel44.8 40 Egypt44.8 41 Kuwait44.8 42 Mexico44.3 43 South Africa44.2 44 Czechia43.6 45 Indonesia42.0 46 Croatia41.6 47 Ukraine41.4 48 Hungary41.3 49 Bahrain40.8 50 Morocco40.6 51 Oman40.5 52 Vietnam40.4 53 Romania40.3 54 Philippines40.0 55 Slovakia39.7 56 Chile39.4 57 Slovenia39.4 58 Iran39.3 59 Maldives39.2 60 Cyprus39.0 61 Georgia39.0 62 Jordan38.9 63 North Korea38.9 64 Uruguay38.7 65 Panama38.6 66 Colombia38.3 67 Estonia38.1 68 Bulgaria38.0 69 Malta37.4 70 Latvia37.4 71 Nigeria37.4 72 Serbia37.3 73 Costa Rica37.1 74 Algeria36.8 75 Tunisia36.7 76 El Salvador36.6 77 Peru36.6 78 Paraguay36.4 79 Lithuania36.4 80 Dominican Republic36.3 81 Belarus36.0 82 Kazakhstan35.9 83 Cuba35.8 84 Pakistan35.7 85 Azerbaijan35.4 86 Bahamas35.4 87 Jamaica35.1 88 Kenya35.0 89 Lebanon35.0 90 Armenia34.9 91 Liechtenstein34.6 92 Uzbekistan34.5 93 Ecuador34.4 94 Tanzania34.3 95 Ghana34.1 96 Mauritius34.1 97 Venezuela34.0 98 Iraq33.9 99 Nepal33.8 100 Sri Lanka33.8 101 Bangladesh33.7 102 Albania33.7 103 Bolivia33.6 104 Ivory Coast33.3 105 Mongolia33.2 106 Senegal33.1 107 Madagascar33.0 108 Cameroon32.9 109 Bosnia and Herzegovina32.9 110 Ethiopia32.8 111 Montenegro32.6 112 Central African Republic32.4 113 Democratic Republic of Congo32.3 114 Zambia32.1 115 Cambodia32.1 116 Angola32.0 117 Zimbabwe31.9 118 Uganda31.9 119 Bhutan31.8 120 Brunei Darussalam31.8 121 Yemen31.7 122 Rwanda31.7 123 Mali31.6 124 Namibia31.5 125 Syria31.2 126 Guatemala31.1 127 Libya31.1 128 Moldova31.0 129 Tajikistan31.0 130 North Macedonia30.9 131 Honduras30.8 132 San Marino30.8 133 Fiji30.7 134 Liberia30.4 135 Andorra30.4 136 Dominica30.3 137 Sudan30.2 138 Turkmenistan30.2 139 Congo30.1 140 Mozambique29.9 141 Niger29.9 142 Kyrgyzstan29.8 143 Burkina Faso29.7 144 Guinea29.7 145 Barbados29.7 146 South Sudan28.8 147 Botswana28.8 148 Laos28.8 149 Equatorial Guinea28.8 150 Seychelles28.7 151 Afghanistan28.3 152 Gambia28.3 153 Nicaragua27.8 154 Myanmar27.8 155 Malawi27.7 156 Papua New Guinea27.7 157 Cape Verde27.6 158 Mauritania27.3 159 Eswatini27.2 160 Guyana27.1 161 Trinidad & Tobago27.0 162 Benin26.7 163 Burundi26.7 164 Togo26.7 165 Chad26.3 166 Solomon Islands26.2 167 Guinea-Bissau26.1 168 Belize26.1 169 Gabon25.9 170 Haiti25.9 171 Grenada25.6 172 Sierra Leone25.3 173 Comoros25.2 174 Samoa25.1 175 Sao Tome and Principe25.0 176 Antigua & Barbuda24.8 177 Somalia24.6 178 Saint Lucia24.5 179 Eritrea24.1 180 Djibouti24.1 181 Marshall Islands24.0 182 Suriname23.8 183 Timor-Leste23.6 184 Palau23.6 185 Lesotho23.4 186 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines22.9 187 Tonga22.7 188 Micronesia22.3 189 Saint Kitts & Nevis21.5 190 Tuvalu21.5 191 Vanuatu21.4 192 Nauru20.7 193 Kiribati19.7 The United States’ lead reflects deep global familiarity and influence across entertainment, technology, education, and international leadership. Strong Performers Across Regions Western European countries like the United Kingdom (69.2), Germany (67.7), and France (65.8) remain influential, though their scores have seen modest declines in recent years. Countries like Switzerland (63.2) and Canada (63.2) also score highly, reflecting strong reputations for stability, quality of life, and governance. Diverse Global Landscape Beyond the top tier, the index reveals a wide range of soft power performance. Middle-ranking countries like India (48.0) and Brazil (49.2) reflect substantial cultural and regional influence, while smaller states and emerging markets show varied scores further down the list. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: The World’s Countries by Political System on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Adult Obesity Rates Across All 50 U.S. States See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Nearly every U.S. state reports an adult obesity rate above 30%. West Virginia leads at 41.4%, followed by Mississippi at 40.4%. Colorado and D.C. have the lowest rates, at roughly 25%. More than one in three adults is obese in most U.S. states, according to the latest CDC data. In several Southern states, the rate now exceeds 40%. This map shows the percentage of adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher across all 50 states and U.S. territories. The Highest Obesity Rates Are Concentrated in the South West Virginia tops the list, with 41.4% of adults classified as obese. Mississippi follow at 40.4%, while Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee each report rates of roughly 39%. RankState or TerritoryAdult Obesity Rate (2024) 1West Virginia41.4% 2Mississippi40.4% 3Guam40.2% 4Louisiana39.2% 5Tennessee*38.9% 6Alabama38.9% 7Arkansas38.9% 8Indiana38.4% 9Virgin Islands37.7% 10Kansas37.6% 11Nebraska37.6% 12Wisconsin37.4% 13Kentucky37.2% 14South Dakota37.0% 15Ohio36.9% 16North Dakota36.8% 17Oklahoma36.8% 18Delaware36.6% 19Iowa36.6% 20Puerto Rico36.2% 21Michigan36.1% 22Texas35.6% 23Georgia35.4% 24Missouri34.6% 25South Carolina34.6% 26New Mexico34.5% 27North Carolina34.5% 28Illinois34.2% 29Nevada34.2% 30Pennsylvania34.2% 31Alaska34.0% 32Oregon33.5% 33Arizona33.3% 34Maine33.2% 35Idaho32.7% 36Maryland32.7% 37Wyoming32.5% 38Minnesota32.3% 39Virginia32.3% 40Connecticut32.0% 41Washington31.5% 42New Hampshire31.1% 43Rhode Island31.1% 44Montana31.0% 45Utah31.0% 46Florida29.6% 47New York29.5% 48California29.1% 49Vermont29.0% 50New Jersey27.7% 51Hawaii27.0% 52Massachusetts27.0% 53District of Columbia25.5% 54Colorado25.0% -- U.S. State and Territory Average34.1% *Note: Data for Tennessee is from 2022. Much of the Southeast and parts of Appalachia cluster near the top of the rankings. These regions have historically faced higher poverty rates, limited healthcare access, and lower levels of physical activity. Diet patterns and food accessibility also play a role, particularly in rural communities. The West and Northeast Report Lower Rates Colorado stands out with the lowest adult obesity rate at 25%, followed by the District of Columbia at 25.5%. Hawaii and Massachusetts both come in at 27%, while New Jersey posts 27.7%. Western states tend to report lower rates overall, with many in the low 30% range. Higher levels of outdoor recreation, urban density, and public health initiatives may contribute to these comparatively lower figures. Nearly Every State Is Above 30% A striking pattern emerges from the data: obesity is widespread across the country. Aside from a handful of states and jurisdictions, most report rates of 30% or higher. Midwestern states such as Ohio (36.9%), Wisconsin (37.4%), and Indiana (38.4%) also report elevated rates. Rising obesity rates are closely tied to increased healthcare costs and higher risks of conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about healthcare, check out this graphic on America’s most common drugs.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Richest Countries vs. the Happiest Countries 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 Several Nordic countries rank among both the richest and happiest in the world. Some ultra-wealthy nations, including Singapore and Qatar, do not make the top 20 for happiness. Only a handful of countries appear near the top of both rankings. Does money buy happiness? The world’s richest countries generate staggering income per person. But when it comes to life satisfaction, some of the wealthiest nations fall surprisingly short. This graphic compares GDP per capita (PPP), based on IMF data, with happiness scores from the World Happiness Report, which asks people to rate their lives on a scale from 0 to 10. The 20 Richest Countries by GDP Per Capita Liechtenstein tops the GDP (PPP) per capita ranking at over $206,000 per person, followed by Singapore and Luxembourg. Several small, globally connected economies dominate the top 10, including Ireland and Macao SAR. RankEconomyGDP per Capita 2026 1 Liechtenstein$206K 2 Singapore$162K 3 Luxembourg$155K 4 Ireland$151K 5 Macao SAR$137K 6 Qatar$131K 7 Guyana$118K 8 Norway$110K 9 Switzerland$100K 10 Brunei$97K 11 United States$93K 12 United Arab Emirates$90K 13 Taiwan$89K 14 Denmark$88K 15 Netherlands$86K 16 San Marino$85K 17 Iceland$82K 18 Hong Kong SAR$82K 19 Malta$82K 20 Belgium$78K Energy-rich nations like Qatar and Brunei also appear near the top. The United States ranks 11th at roughly $93,000 per person, while European countries account for a majority of the top 20. However, being among the wealthiest does not necessarily mean being the happiest. The Happiest Countries in the World Finland leads the happiness rankings with a score of 7.74, followed closely by Denmark and Iceland. Nordic countries consistently perform well, reflecting strong social safety nets, high trust in institutions, and broad access to public services. RankCountryHappiness Score 2025 1 Finland7.74 2 Denmark7.52 3 Iceland7.52 4 Sweden7.35 5 Netherlands7.31 6 Costa Rica7.27 7 Norway7.26 8 Israel7.23 9 Luxembourg7.12 10 Mexico6.98 11 Australia6.97 12 New Zealand6.95 13 Switzerland6.94 14 Belgium6.91 15 Ireland6.89 16 Lithuania6.83 17 Austria6.81 18 Canada6.80 19 Slovenia6.79 20 Czechia6.78 Notably, Costa Rica and Mexico make the top 10 despite much lower GDP per capita levels than many European peers. Meanwhile, some of the world’s richest economies, such as Singapore and Qatar, do not appear among the top 20 happiest countries. Where Wealth and Happiness Overlap Only a handful of countries rank near the top on both wealth and happiness—making them rare global outliers. Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Ireland, and the Netherlands stand out as rare examples where high incomes coincide with high life satisfaction. This overlap is particularly strong in Northern Europe. These countries tend to pair high productivity with robust welfare systems, universal healthcare, and relatively low income inequality. The data shows that while wealth matters, it isn’t the whole story. Trust, social support, and access to public services appear to play a major role in how satisfied people feel with their lives. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Global Cost of Living Index 2026 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: The College Pay Gap 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 Median earnings rise at every level of education across all U.S. states. A bachelor’s degree adds about $13,000 per year on average, while advanced degrees boost earnings by nearly $30,000. In some states, postgraduate degree holders earn more than $50,000 above the state median income. In the U.S., education level is closely tied to income, but the size of that earnings gap depends heavily on where you live. In some states, bachelor’s degree holders earn more than $20,000 above the median income, while in others the difference is only a few thousand dollars. Using the latest data from the 2024 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau, this visualization shows the education pay gap across all 50 states and Washington, D.C. How Education Shapes Earnings by U.S. State Below, we show the educational earnings premium by state, using the latest data available: StateLess Than High SchoolHigh School GradBachelor's DegreePostgraduate DegreeOverall Median Earnings Alabama$31,127$39,147$61,183$75,325$48,522 Alaska$35,759$45,904$69,031$89,282$57,273 Arizona$36,522$41,518$67,466$82,162$51,767 Arkansas$31,970$38,020$57,152$71,543$46,145 California$32,360$41,535$80,874$110,398$57,142 Colorado$38,338$46,010$75,637$91,767$61,975 Connecticut$35,990$44,573$77,879$95,858$62,042 Delaware$34,689$39,495$65,673$81,914$51,993 District of Columbia$37,581$39,736$94,281$122,259$91,315 Florida$31,252$37,044$60,618$79,288$48,103 Georgia$33,554$38,311$70,582$82,606$51,472 Hawaii$34,381$42,373$62,969$81,531$52,534 Idaho$35,830$41,114$60,198$79,565$50,267 Illinois$35,727$41,132$72,625$90,753$56,201 Indiana$35,188$40,985$63,367$77,593$50,788 Iowa$35,097$41,765$62,244$78,545$51,293 Kansas$35,293$40,694$65,534$75,232$51,227 Kentucky$31,029$38,137$60,854$69,045$47,730 Louisiana$28,254$35,973$59,917$70,584$46,484 Maine$36,479$41,689$62,442$76,686$51,823 Maryland$35,597$45,273$79,242$102,851$65,664 Massachusetts$37,840$46,742$81,784$100,565$66,968 Michigan$31,647$38,399$66,497$83,618$50,867 Minnesota$36,273$42,121$72,538$87,781$58,961 Mississippi$30,149$35,287$55,481$64,514$44,889 Missouri$31,673$39,568$62,091$75,053$50,341 Montana$38,463$38,322$56,457$69,646$48,336 Nebraska$37,318$41,356$62,021$73,869$51,347 Nevada$35,726$40,969$62,782$86,502$48,474 New Hampshire$38,156$47,609$71,669$86,123$60,588 New Jersey$33,797$42,624$81,107$101,952$62,394 New Mexico$30,369$37,038$56,159$80,560$46,407 New York$31,669$40,608$76,760$93,555$57,977 North Carolina$31,432$38,689$65,170$82,217$50,858 North Dakota$37,429$47,787$60,560$74,876$53,510 Ohio$32,744$40,810$67,591$81,866$51,357 Oklahoma$32,880$37,015$60,006$74,444$46,800 Oregon$35,776$42,165$69,562$85,371$53,070 Pennsylvania$34,229$40,765$70,261$84,801$53,151 Rhode Island$35,409$42,251$69,496$90,945$57,276 South Carolina$30,404$38,043$63,731$75,097$50,063 South Dakota$35,330$40,822$58,207$71,130$50,954 Tennessee$31,044$39,835$62,654$75,584$50,054 Texas$30,826$38,098$69,494$88,098$51,410 Utah$37,269$44,405$65,299$90,988$54,701 Vermont$38,968$44,859$61,949$75,064$54,378 Virginia$34,531$41,012$75,575$100,696$60,195 Washington$38,733$47,996$81,640$109,682$63,980 West Virginia$27,940$37,207$56,967$70,266$45,847 Wisconsin$38,987$42,333$65,697$77,412$52,914 Wyoming$37,197$46,543$54,213$72,195$50,162 California offers the largest postgraduate earnings premium in the country, with advanced-degree holders earning more than $53,000 above the state median. Washington ranks second, with nearly a $46,000 premium. Both states have high concentrations of technology, professional services, and other specialized industries that tend to reward graduate-level credentials. Nationally, advanced degrees provide an average earnings premium of $29,827 per year. At the bachelor’s level, California also posts the widest gap, with degree holders earning $23,732 above the state median. New York, New Jersey, and Georgia follow, each seeing premiums of around $19,000, well above the $12,956 national average. States With Narrow Salary Gaps Wyoming, known for its agricultural and mining industries, reports among the narrowest pay gaps across education levels. Here, workers with a bachelor’s degree earn about $4,000 more than the state’s $50,000 median salary, while high school graduates earn roughly $4,000 less. In contrast, high school graduates nationwide earn an average of $12,631 less than their state’s median salary. North and South Dakota also show smaller wage differentials. In North Dakota, the energy sector helps lift wages even for workers without advanced degrees, compressing the education pay gap. While higher education is consistently associated with higher median earnings, the data also underscores how geography shapes opportunity. Differences in state economies and industry concentration can drive wide variations in the financial return on a degree. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on education levels in 45 countries.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 25 Best Countries to Retire in 2025 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Norway ranks #1 globally in 2025, followed by Ireland and Switzerland. Europe dominates the list, claiming 8 of the top 10 spots. The U.S. falls to 21st, while Canada drops to 20th amid rising fiscal and housing pressures. Retirement outcomes vary widely across advanced economies, shaped by differences in pension systems, healthcare access, cost pressures, and overall quality of life. The 2025 Natixis Global Retirement Index ranks countries across four pillars: retirement finances, material wellbeing, health, and quality of life. This year’s results show Europe continuing to outperform, while North America slips further down the table. Below, we break down the full rankings and what’s driving the biggest moves. Europe Dominates the 2025 Retirement Rankings The Natixis Global Retirement Index evaluated countries across 18 indicators covering four core pillars: Finances in Retirement: Pension systems, inflation, interest rates Material Wellbeing: Income per capita, unemployment, income inequality Health: Life expectancy, healthcare spending, access to healthcare Quality of Life: Environmental factors, happiness, biodiversity Below, we show the top 25 retirement destinations in 2025: RankCountryScore 1 Norway83% 2 Ireland82% 3 Switzerland81% 4 Iceland79% 5 Denmark79% 6 Netherlands79% 7 Australia77% 8 Germany76% 9 Luxembourg75% 10 Slovenia75% 11 Czechia74% 12 New Zealand73% 13 Singapore73% 14 UK72% 15 Austria72% 16 Israel72% 17 Belgium71% 18 Sweden71% 19 Malta70% 20 Canada70% 21 U.S.70% 22 South Korea69% 23 Finland66% 24 Slovakia66% 25 Cyprus66% Norway takes the top spot with a score of 83%, supported by high material wellbeing, its robust pension system, and strong environmental and quality-of-life metrics. Ireland (82%) and Switzerland (81%) follow closely behind, reflecting their stable economies and access to high-quality healthcare. Over the past decade, Ireland has risen from 15th spot to runner-up, among the largest increases overall. Similarly, Singapore’s ranking has jumped meaningfully. In 2015, it ranked in 25th and has since climbed ahead of the UK and Austria to reach 13th place. Boosting its score are strong finances in retirement, particularly income per capita. By contrast, North American countries underperform many other advanced economies. In 21st place, the U.S. sees its overall score weighed down by healthcare affordability challenges and rising public debt, despite strong capital markets and high income levels. In Canada, housing affordability remains a key pressure point for retirees. Notably, the country recorded the largest year-over-year decline in the rankings, falling seven places to 20th. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the countries with the highest life expectancies.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The 20 Most Visited Websites in the World in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Google remains the most visited website in the world in 2026, with nearly 95 billion monthly visits. YouTube ranks second, reinforcing Alphabet’s dominance over global internet traffic. ChatGPT has climbed into the global top five, ahead of Reddit, Wikipedia, and X. In 2026, global web traffic is dominated by a small group of platforms that shape how billions of people search, watch, connect, and shop online. Google and YouTube continue to command an outsized share of the internet’s attention, sitting far ahead of every other competitor. At the same time, the composition of the top rankings is evolving. ChatGPT has emerged as one of the most visited websites in the world, underscoring how quickly AI tools have moved from novelty to everyday utility. Based on the latest available traffic data from Semrush as of January 2026, this ranking shows which companies dominate the digital landscape. Search and Video Still Rule the Web Search engines and video platforms remain the backbone of internet activity. Google alone draws more traffic than the next five websites combined. Meanwhile, YouTube continues to cement its position as the world’s primary video hub. RankWebsiteVisitsCountry of Origin 1google.com94.8B United States 2youtube.com49.7B United States 3facebook.com9.5B United States 4instagram.com6.1B United States 5chatgpt.com5.5B United States 6reddit.com5.1B United States 7wikipedia.org4.3B United States 8pornhub.com3.8B Canada 9x.com3.8B United States 10whatsapp.com2.7B United States 11xvideos.com2.5B France 12amazon.com2.5B United States 13yahoo.com2.3B United States 14tiktok.com2.2B China 15bing.com1.9B United States 16yahoo.co.jp1.8B United States 17duckduckgo.com1.8B United States 18temu.com1.6B China 19weather.com1.6B United States 20netflix.com1.5B United States Other search platforms also appear in the top 20, including Bing (1.9 billion visits) and DuckDuckGo (1.8 billion visits). Even Yahoo maintains a presence through both yahoo.com (2.3 billion) and yahoo.co.jp (1.8 billion), reflecting the enduring value of search and portal-style platforms. ChatGPT’s Rapid Rise One of the most notable shifts is the emergence of ChatGPT.com. With 5.5 billion visits in January 2026, it ranks fifth globally—ahead of Reddit (5.1 billion), Wikipedia (4.3 billion), and X (3.8 billion). ChatGPT first broke into the top 15 in early 2024, just over a year after launch. Its rapid ascent signals how quickly AI tools have become integrated into everyday workflows, from writing and research to coding and brainstorming. Social, Shopping, and Streaming Giants Social media remains a dominant force. Facebook (9.5 billion) and Instagram (6.1 billion) both rank in the top five, while X (3.8 billion) and TikTok (2.2 billion) continue to command global audiences. E-commerce platforms like Amazon (2.5 billion) and Temu (1.6 billion) also rank among the most visited sites, highlighting the scale of online retail. Meanwhile, Netflix (1.5 billion) and Weather.com (1.6 billion) show how entertainment and real-time information consistently draw massive recurring traffic. Overall, U.S.-based companies dominate the list, accounting for the vast majority of the top 20 websites. However, the list also includes platforms from China, Canada, and France. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Cyberattackers Gain Access on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: How Dependent Is Each Country on Chinese Imports? 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 128 countries source at least 10% of their goods imports from China. Cambodia is the most dependent country, with 46.8% of its goods imports from China. The U.S. relies on China for 13.8% of its goods imports, compared to 9–10% for Germany, France, and Italy. China is the world’s largest exporter of goods, and for many countries, it plays a central role in their supply chains. The map below shows how dependent each country is on Chinese imports, based on the latest data from UN Comtrade and the World Bank. Countries With the Highest Percentage of Chinese Imports Cambodia has the highest dependency on Chinese goods imports at 46.8%. It imports a significant amount of raw materials for its textiles industry, according to The Observatory of Economic Complexity, which is then one of its largest exports. Meanwhile, the U.S. ranks 97th overall, with 13.8% of its imports coming from China. This data table below shows every country’s goods import dependency on China, with the latest data available for most countries as of 2024: RankCountryGoods Import Dependency on China (%) 1 Cambodia46.8 2 Kyrgyzstan45.8 3 Hong Kong40.9 4 Mongolia40.5 5 Vietnam34.0 6 Myanmar33.5 7 Ethiopia32.7 8 Paraguay32.5 9 Indonesia31.4 10 Tanzania30.5 11 Macao30.1 12 Laos29.8 13 Uzbekistan29.2 14 Peru28.7 15 Pakistan28.3 16 Congo27.6 17 DRC26.5 18 Iran26.5 19 Thailand26.2 20 Philippines25.6 21 Australia25.5 22 Kazakhstan25.3 23 Brazil24.9 24 Chile24.9 25 Colombia24.9 26 Russian Federation24.8 27 Madagascar24.7 28 Central African Republic24.6 29 Saudi Arabia23.9 30 Nigeria23.3 31 Sri Lanka23.3 32 Togo22.6 33 Japan22.5 34 Ecuador22.4 35 Bolivia22.3 36 South Korea22.1 37 Uruguay22.1 38 Malaysia21.6 39 South Africa21.5 40 New Zealand21.4 41 Kenya21.3 42 Rwanda21.0 43 Niger20.7 44 Mexico20.3 45 Ukraine20.3 46Other Asia, not elsewhere specified20.1 47 Sierra Leone20.1 48 Guatemala19.7 49 Uganda19.6 50 Argentina19.2 51 Kuwait19.0 52 Bangladesh19.0 53 Cameroon19.0 54 Papua New Guinea18.7 55 Ghana18.7 56 Maldives18.7 57 Dominican Republic18.3 58 Tajikistan18.2 59 India18.2 60 Azerbaijan17.7 61 Djibouti17.7 62 Honduras17.6 63 Mauritius17.5 64 Jordan17.5 65 Sudan17.4 66 El Salvador17.1 67 Czechia17.1 68 Costa Rica17.1 69 Zambia17.0 70 Belize17.0 71 Liberia16.7 72 United Arab Emirates16.5 73 Egypt16.4 74 Mozambique16.2 75 Malawi16.1 76 Fiji16.0 77 Côte d'Ivoire15.9 78 Burkina Faso15.8 79 Kiribati15.8 80 Libya15.7 81 Panama15.4 82 Qatar15.0 83 Solomon Isds14.9 84 Angola14.7 85 Israel14.7 86 Poland14.5 87 Nicaragua14.4 88 Samoa14.3 89 Bahrain14.3 90 Timor-Leste14.1 91 Tonga14.0 92 Burundi14.0 93 Zimbabwe13.9 94 Afghanistan13.9 95 Trinidad and Tobago13.9 96 Mali13.8 97 United States13.8 98 Moldova13.8 99 Suriname13.7 100 Nepal13.5 101 Serbia13.1 102 Türkiye13.1 103 Guyana12.9 104 Benin12.8 105 Singapore12.4 106 Germany12.3 107 Slovenia12.2 108 United Kingdom12.2 109 Norway11.9 110 Montenegro11.8 111 Senegal11.8 112 Gabon11.6 113 Canada11.6 114 Cuba11.5 115 Lebanon11.4 116 Tunisia11.3 117 Namibia11.0 118 Albania10.9 119 Iceland10.8 120 Morocco10.7 121 Bulgaria10.5 122 Yemen10.4 123 Spain10.3 124 Lesotho10.3 125 France10.2 126 Estonia10.2 127 Mauritania10.1 128 Finland10.0 129 Armenia9.9 130 North Macedonia9.7 131 Bosnia and Herzegovina9.6 132 Georgia9.5 133 Comoros9.5 134 Italy9.1 135 Ireland8.8 136 Gambia8.7 137 Netherlands8.6 138 Palestine8.5 139 Greece8.4 140 Brunei Darussalam8.4 141 Austria8.2 142 Belarus8.1 143 Jamaica8.0 144 Cyprus7.8 145 Eswatini7.6 146 Denmark7.4 147 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines7.4 148 Slovakia7.3 149 Oman7.3 150 Bhutan6.5 151 Hungary6.4 152 Sweden6.3 153 Romania6.2 154 Saint Lucia6.0 155 French Polynesia5.8 156 Palau5.7 157 Guinea-Bissau5.6 158 Curaçao5.5 159 Switzerland5.5 160 Antigua and Barbuda5.2 161 Cabo Verde5.2 162 Seychelles4.9 163 Portugal4.8 164 Dominica4.7 165 Lithuania4.6 167 Sao Tome and Principe4.5 168 Aruba4.3 169 Barbados4.2 170 Grenada4.1 171 Malta4.0 172 Latvia3.8 173 Belgium3.5 174 Croatia3.4 175 Botswana3.3 176 Luxembourg3.1 177 Andorra3.1 178 Bahamas2.5 179 Greenland2.4 180 Bermuda1.6 181 Montserrat1.1 182 Cayman Islands0.8 Many of the most dependent countries either lack large domestic manufacturing bases or rely on Chinese inputs to power export industries, such as textiles and electronics assembly. Goods from China make up over 40% of imports for Kyrgyzstan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia, earning them spots near the top of the list. Of these, only Hong Kong ranks among China’s largest trading partners by total dollar value, largely because many mainland exports are routed through it for re-export. In contrast, the Cayman Islands is the only entry with less than 1% of its imports coming from China. Instead, the country is highly dependent on the Netherlands. Trade Ties Often Extend Beyond Imports China’s trade playbook often includes investment and infrastructure development in countries it partners with. Through its ambitious One Belt, One Road initiative, which was established in 2013, Chinese state-owned banks have funded port and dock infrastructure projects in developing nations via loans. It gives China a stake in strategic trade locations and influence, especially if the host country can’t repay the loan. Notably, Cambodia netted $3 billion of Chinese grants and loans from 2002 to 2023. China is also heavily invested in Djibouti (17.7% import dependency on China) and its port, which is the lifeblood of the African country’s economy. China established its first military base in the country in 2017, joining a handful of Western nations including the U.S., which neighbors the Doraleh port. Technology is China’s Largest Export Inexpensive goods have historically been associated with the “Made in China” stamp, but technology is its largest export today after establishing itself as a strong manufacturing hub with cheaper labor. Integrated circuits, which are foundational components of most modern technologies, make up the lion’s share of exports and highlight China’s critical role in global supply chains; phones and cars follow. The world is particularly dependent on China for processing critical minerals, which are used in everything from consumer electronics to defense systems. This reliance has pushed U.S. policymakers to strengthen domestic capacity and diversify supply chains using tariffs and industrial policy. As countries look to diversify suppliers and reduce risk, the data shows how deeply embedded China remains in global trade. Any major shift away from Chinese imports would ripple across industries worldwide. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about China’s trade playbook, check out this graphic on Voronoi which breaks down its biggest trade surplus partners.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Salary Needed to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities in 2026 See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways San Jose ($458,504) and San Francisco ($321,463) require some of the highest incomes in the country. Cities like Seattle, Miami, Denver, and Portland all require salaries between $140,000 and $190,000. Pittsburgh ($64,106) and Cleveland ($66,280) have some of the lowest income thresholds among the 50 cities analyzed. Buying a home in much of America now requires a six-figure salary. In several major cities, it takes more than $200,000 a year. In San Jose, the required income is approaching half a million dollars. Nationally, households must earn $106,731 annually to afford a median-priced home at today’s mortgage rates—well above the U.S. median household income of $83,730. That gap helps explain why affordability remains strained across much of the country. This map breaks down the salary needed to buy a median-priced home across 50 major U.S. metros, based on data from HSH.com. Calculations assume a 20% down payment and a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, incorporating principal, interest, taxes, and insurance as of Q4 2025. Of the cities analyzed, only 12 have median-priced homes within reach of households earning at or below the national median income. Six Figures Is Now the Entry Point in Many Cities Below, we rank the salary you need to afford a home in America’s largest cities. California dominates the top of the list, with San Jose homebuyers requiring an income of $458,504, the highest among cities analyzed. Metro AreaSalary NeededMedian Home PriceMonthly Payment San Jose$458,504$1,920,000$10,698 San Francisco$321,463$1,305,000$7,501 San Diego$235,343$994,000$5,491 Los Angeles$224,190$939,700$5,231 New York City$200,280$753,600$4,673 Boston$190,858$757,600$4,453 Seattle$188,158$770,400$4,390 Washington, D.C.$161,522$641,600$3,769 Miami$156,982$635,000$3,663 Denver$154,131$644,100$3,596 Riverside$144,759$595,000$3,378 Portland$144,432$589,700$3,370 Providence$139,142$536,800$3,247 Salt Lake City$139,008$596,300$3,244 Sacramento$136,047$539,000$3,174 Austin$132,037$465,100$3,081 Hartford$116,129$411,400$2,710 Orlando$112,173$440,500$2,617 Las Vegas$111,995$480,700$2,613 Raleigh$111,327$452,200$2,598 Phoenix$111,010$476,700$2,590 Chicago$109,582$388,900$2,557 Baltimore$109,527$426,000$2,556 Richmond$108,217$448,200$2,525 Milwaukee$107,153$417,500$2,500 Dallas$106,277$366,600$2,480 Philadelphia$106,045$392,100$2,474 Charlotte$104,191$427,600$2,431 Minneapolis$103,074$394,900$2,405 Tampa$102,999$400,000$2,403 Nashville$101,436$421,300$2,367 Jacksonville$100,968$390,700$2,356 Houston$96,773$337,200$2,258 Atlanta$94,876$372,000$2,214 Virginia Beach$92,077$367,500$2,148 San Antonio$90,999$316,200$2,123 Kansas City$90,999$350,700$2,123 Columbus$88,598$336,300$2,067 Buffalo$82,255$286,100$1,919 Indianapolis$81,640$330,600$1,905 Cincinnati$80,793$314,900$1,885 St Louis$78,555$294,800$1,833 Birmingham$78,056$321,300$1,821 New Orleans$76,566$292,800$1,787 Detroit$74,264$276,700$1,733 Louisville$74,045$294,700$1,728 Memphis$73,456$291,600$1,714 Oklahoma City$71,628$265,000$1,671 Cleveland$66,280$236,900$1,547 Pittsburgh$64,106$237,400$1,496 Note: These calculations determine the salary needed to afford the principal, interest, taxes, and insurance payments on a median-priced home in the corresponding metro area as of Q4 2025. Figures reflect homes with a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage and a 20% down payment. In San Francisco, the required salary is $321,463, pushing monthly mortgage costs above $7,500. San Diego and Los Angeles follow next, with salary thresholds of $235,343 and $224,190, respectively. On the East Coast, affordability also remains strained. In New York City, homebuyers need an income of $200,280, virtually double pre-pandemic levels. A similar trend is seen in Boston, where an income of $101,895 could afford a home in Q4 2019. It has now surged to $190,858. Beyond the most expensive coastal markets, many large cities now require incomes between $130,000 and $190,000, including Seattle, Denver, Miami, Riverside, and Portland. Where Homes Are Most Affordable Among the lowest required salaries to afford a home are found in Midwestern and Southern cities: Pittsburgh: $64,106 Cleveland: $66,280 Oklahoma City: $71,628 Memphis: $73,456 Detroit: $74,264 Overall, just 12 cities had median-priced homes within reach for households earning at—or below—the 2024 U.S. median income of $83,730. This comes as the median age of U.S. homebuyers has climbed to 59, and the share of first-time buyers has fallen by roughly 50% since 2007. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the cost of the American dream.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: U.S. Import Reliance for 37 Critical Minerals See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways The U.S. is 100% import-reliant for 11 critical minerals, including graphite, gallium, and rare elements like scandium and yttrium. China remains the dominant supplier for several key materials, including rare earths, graphite, tantalum, and antimony. The U.S. depends on foreign suppliers for many of the minerals that power semiconductors, EV batteries, defense systems, and nuclear energy. The visualization below shows America’s net import reliance for 37 critical minerals in 2025, along with their leading suppliers between 2021 and 2024. The data comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Out of 37 critical minerals listed, 11 are 100% import-reliant, meaning the U.S. has no domestic production of them at all. Several others depend on foreign sources for more than half of supply. China is a central supplier across the list, serving as the primary source for materials such as graphite, arsenic, tantalum, and yttrium. Fully Import-Dependent Minerals Some of the most strategically important materials are sourced entirely from abroad. Graphite and tantalum primarily come from China. Gallium is sourced mainly from Canada, while manganese comes largely from Gabon and niobium from Brazil. Even specialty elements like scandium and yttrium, used in aerospace alloys and electronics, are 100% imported. This complete dependence leaves supply chains exposed to geopolitical risk and trade disruptions. Critical MineralNet Import ReliancePrimary Import Source Arsenic100%China Fluorspar100%Mexico Gallium100%Canada Graphite100%China Indium100%South Korea Manganese100%Gabon Niobium100%Brazil Scandium100%Japan Tantalum100%China Yttrium100%China Titanium100%Japan Uranium99%Kazakhstan , Canada , Russia Potash92%Canada Bismuth92%China Antimony91%China Platinum89%South Africa Chromium79%South Africa Cobalt79%Norway Tin77%Peru Silver77%Mexico Barite>75%India Magnesium>75%Israel Rhenium75%Chile Zinc73%Canada Rare earths67%China Aluminum (Bauxite)60%Canada Copper57%Chile Palladium57%South Africa Germanium>50%Belgium Lithium>50%Chile Tungsten>50%China Silicon>50%Brazil Nickel41%Canada Vanadium41%Canada Lead33%Canada Tellurium>25%Canada Zirconium