See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Highest Homicide Rates in the U.S. 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 New Orleans reports the highest homicide rate among major U.S. cities, at 46 deaths per 100,000 people. Several Midwestern and Southern cities dominate the top of the ranking. Large cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, and Houston record high total homicides due to larger populations, but their homicide rates don’t tend to higher ones found in other cities. Across the United States, there were 22,830 homicides in 2023, averaging 6.8 deaths per 100,000 people. Homicide rates vary widely across American cities, influenced by factors such as poverty, inequality, gun laws, and local policing strategies. This map shows the top 40 U.S. cities by their homicide rate per 100,000 residents and the total number of homicides, based on the latest reported data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Where Homicide Rates Are Highest in America Cities in the South and Midwest tend to show higher homicide rates, reflecting a combination of economic stress, structural inequality, and regional differences in firearm access and enforcement. The table below ranks the top 40 U.S. cities by homicide rate: RankMajor CityStateHomicides per 100,000 peopleTotal Homicides 1New OrleansLA46166 2MemphisTN41372 3St. LouisMO38106 4BaltimoreMD36205 5Washington, DCDC36244 6BirminghamAL28187 7PhiladelphiaPA26402 8Kansas CityMO25182 9RichmondVA2353 10IndianapolisIN22211 11MilwaukeeWI21190 12LouisvilleKY19146 13ClevelandOH18220 14DetroitMI17304 15NorfolkVA1740 16AtlantaGA16175 17ChicagoIL16805 18JacksonvilleFL15153 19NashvilleTN15103 20DallasTX12319 21ColumbusOH12159 22HoustonTX11540 23DenverCO1177 24San AntonioTX10218 25CincinnatiOH1083 26New York City (The Bronx)NY9128 27RochesterNY969 28Las VegasNV9207 29PortlandOR970 30OaklandCA8136 31Oklahoma CityOK866 32PhoenixAZ7337 33PittsburghPA898 34CharlotteNC890 35OrlandoFL7104 36MinneapolisMN788 37Los AngelesCA7659 38MiamiFL7176 39NewarkNJ756 40Virginia BeachVA629 New Orleans ranks first, with a homicide rate of 46 per 100,000 people. Memphis and St. Louis follow closely, each reporting rates above 38 per 100,000. While these cities have a relatively low number of total homicides, their small population sizes place them among the most violent cities in the country. In terms of total homicides, Chicago ranks first with more than 800 homicides, followed by Los Angeles and Houston. Despite the high totals, these cities have relatively lower rates due to their large populations. Many Southern and Western states with high homicide rates also rank highly in gun-related deaths per 100,000 people, reflecting a combination of firearm availability, gun ownership rates, and broader socioeconomic challenges. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you found this infographic interesting, see this graphic on America’s Most Dangerous Cities on Voronoi.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: Global Grid Investment by Country (2020–2027F) 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 Global grid investment is projected to nearly double from $300 billion in 2020 to $577 billion by 2027. The U.S. and China account for roughly half of all grid investment, reflecting their scale and electrification push. Modern electricity grids sit at the center of the energy transition. As renewable generation expands and electricity demand rises, countries must invest heavily to modernize aging infrastructure, improve reliability, and handle more variable power sources. This chart shows how grid investment is evolving across major countries and regions from 2020 through 2027, highlighting where capital is flowing and which markets are scaling up the fastest. The data for this visualization comes from BloombergNEF. The U.S. and China Dominate Grid Spending Overall, global grid investment rises from $300 billion in 2020 to an estimated $577 billion by 2027. Growth accelerated sharply after 2023, when annual spending begins posting double-digit increases as governments respond to grid bottlenecks, electrification, and renewable integration challenges. The U.S. and China are the two largest grid investors by a wide margin. U.S. spending climbs from $72 billion in 2020 to $128 billion by 2027. China follows a similar trajectory, rising from $71 billion in 2020 to $124 billion in 2027. Together, these two markets drive roughly half of all global grid investment. Market/ Grid Investment2020202120222023202420252026F2027F US$72B$76B$80B$93B$105B$115B$122B$128B China$71B$76B$74B$75B$84B$96B$110B$124B Germany$11B$12B$12B$19B$27B$36B$35B$35B UK$7B$5B$7B$8B$9B$11B$19B$23B Rest of EU-27$34B$40B$39B$42B$45B$52B$62B$69B Rest of Asia Pacific$53B$54B$58B$62B$63B$73B$75B$83B Rest of Europe, Middle East & Africa$32B$34B$34B$35B$50B$62B$65B$75B Rest of Americas$21B$25B$28B$27B$29B$33B$37B$39B Total$300B$323B$332B$358B$411B$479B$525B$577B Europe’s Push Accelerates After 2023 Europe shows strong growth, particularly in Germany, and the UK. Germany’s grid investment more than triples from $11 billion in 2020 to $35 billion by 2027, driven by renewable expansion and cross-border integration. Across the rest of the EU-27, spending rises steadily to $69 billion by 2027. Fast Growth in Emerging Regions Some of the fastest growth occurs outside traditional power markets. Investment in the Rest of Asia Pacific climbs from $53 billion in 2020 to $83 billion in 2027, while spending across the Rest of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa jumps from $32 billion to $75 billion over the same period. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Future of World Energy Supply (2024–2050), Charted on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Share of Households with No Income by State See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways West Virginia has the highest share of no income households (34%), while Utah has the lowest (17%)—a 17-point gap across the map. Most states sit in the mid-20s: 30 of 51 states/areas fall between 24% and 28%, showing how common “no income” households are nationwide. Household income is often discussed in terms of averages, but the share of households reporting no income can reveal a different side of the country’s economic reality. This map highlights the share of households with no income across U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) in 2024 using data from the Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-Year Estimates. States with the Highest Shares of No-Income Households Across U.S. states, the share of households with no income ranges from a low of 17% (Utah) to a high of 34% (West Virginia). The United States’ overall share of no-income households is 25%. The data table below lists each state’s share of households with no income: StateShare of households with no income West Virginia34% New Mexico31% Maine30% Arkansas30% Mississippi30% Alabama29% Louisiana29% Florida29% Kentucky29% Michigan28% Montana28% Delaware28% Arizona28% Oregon28% Vermont27% South Carolina27% Rhode Island27% Oklahoma27% Pennsylvania27% Wyoming27% Ohio27% Missouri27% Idaho26% Wisconsin26% Tennessee26% New York26% North Carolina25% U.S. Overall25% Connecticut25% Indiana25% Iowa25% New Hampshire25% Hawaii24% Nevada24% South Dakota24% Illinois24% Minnesota24% Massachusetts24% Kansas24% North Dakota24% Washington23% Georgia23% Nebraska23% Virginia23% California23% New Jersey22% Maryland22% Alaska21% Colorado21% Texas21% District of Columbia19% Utah17% West Virginia stands out with the highest share of households reporting no income at 34%, three percentage points ahead of New Mexico at 31%. The top five states by share of no-income households are rounded out with Maine, Arkansas, and Mississippi each at 30%. These states tend to have older populations, higher rates of disability, and lower median incomes overall. In such contexts, a larger portion of households rely on non-earned income sources or report no income during the survey period. States with the Fewest No-Income Households Even among the lowest results, “no income” households remain a meaningful slice of the population. After Utah (17%), the District of Columbia is next-lowest at 19%. Alaska, Colorado, and Texas each come in at 21%, with only five jurisdictions at 21% or lower. Utah’s low share of one-adult/non-family households is a large driver of its low rate of households with no income. States with the Most No-Income Households Below we look at the top 10 states by number of households with no income: StateNumber of households with no income California3,126,046 Florida2,640,572 Texas2,366,530 New York2,019,968 Pennsylvania1,445,128 Ohio1,312,408 Illinois1,224,988 Michigan1,159,943 North Carolina1,142,224 Georgia969,847 Beyond California, Texas, Florida, and New York, states like Ohio and Michigan also rank in the top 10, despite sitting closer to the middle of the pack by share of no-income households. Their high totals reflect population scale rather than unusually high prevalence. Meanwhile, states with the highest shares—such as West Virginia and New Mexico—do not appear in the top 10 by total households, highlighting the gap between where no-income households are most concentrated versus where they are most numerous. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about the incomes across the U.S., check out this graphic about the income needed to reach the 1% in each state on Voronoi.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Most Powerful Reserve Currencies 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. dollar remains the world’s dominant reserve currency, accounting for nearly 58% of global reserves. While the dollar’s share has declined over time, no single alternative currency has emerged as a clear replacement. Central bank reserve holdings are used to stabilize currencies, settle international trade, and manage financial crises. This visualization ranks the world’s leading reserve currencies, showing how global reserves are distributed across major currencies today. The data for this visualization comes from the International Monetary Fund, using COFER (Currency Composition of Official Foreign Exchange Reserves) data. Reserve values are reported in nominal U.S. dollars. The Dollar Still Dominates Global Reserves The U.S. dollar remains the backbone of the global reserve system, with central banks holding approximately $6.6 trillion in dollar-denominated reserves. This represents nearly 58% of total reported global reserves. CurrencyValue (USD mn)Share of Total (%) U.S. dollar6,629,97757.79% Euro2,275,61819.84% Japanese yen667,0125.81% Pound sterling542,7544.73% Other currencies532,8924.65% Canadian dollar318,0742.77% Chinese yuan (renminbi)249,8912.18% Australian dollar235,4632.05% Swiss franc20,4760.18% Total11,472,157100.00% Despite frequent discussions around de-dollarization, the dollar continues to benefit from deep U.S. financial markets, global trade invoicing, and its role as a safe-haven asset during periods of uncertainty. The Euro’s Role as the Main Alternative The euro ranks second, accounting for nearly $2.3 trillion, or about 20% of global reserves. Beyond the dollar and the euro, reserve holdings are spread across several smaller currencies. The Japanese yen and British pound together account for roughly 11% of global reserves, reflecting their long-standing financial stability and deep markets. Other currencies, including the Canadian and Australian dollars, the Chinese yuan, and the Swiss franc, each hold relatively small shares. Notably, while China’s yuan has gained visibility in global trade and finance, it still represents just over 2% of global reserves. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out America’s $38 Trillion Mountain of Debt on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Charted: America’s Low-Wage Workers by Education Level 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 43 million U.S. workers earn less than $20 per hour. About 67% of workers without a high school diploma earn under $20 an hour. Even among workers with a college or advanced degree, more than 7 million earn below $20 per hour. Despite a strong labor market and rising nominal wages, there are still millions of people taking home less than $20 per hour on average. Education plays a major role in determining earnings, but it does not guarantee high wages—or even employment. This chart shows the share and number of U.S. low-wage workers earning less than $20 per hour by education level, using data from the Economic Policy Institute as of July 2025. Low-Wage Work Is Concentrated Among Less-Educated Workers Workers without a high school diploma face the greatest exposure to low wages. Roughly two-thirds of this group—about 6.9 million people—earn less than $20 per hour, reflecting limited access to higher-paying occupations and fewer opportunities for advancement. The table below breaks down low-wage workers by education level: Education levelShare of people below $20 an hourNumber of people below $20 an hour Less than high school diploma67%6,945,000 High school diploma43%15,884,000 Some college35%12,880,000 College or advanced degree12%7,217,000 Total-42,926,000 Among workers whose highest education is a high school diploma, 43% earn under $20 per hour. This group represents the largest number of low-wage workers overall, totaling nearly 15.9 million people. Even some college education offers only partial protection. More than one-third of workers with some college (but no completed degree) earn below the $20 threshold, amounting to 12.9 million workers. College Degrees Don’t Eliminate Low Wages Higher education significantly lowers the likelihood of earning under $20 per hour, but it does not eliminate it. About 12% of workers with a college or advanced degree, roughly 7.2 million people, still fall below this pay level. Overall, while education remains one of the strongest determinants of earnings, income outcomes depend on various factors, including industry mix, regional costs of living, and labor market conditions. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you found this interesting, explore more labor market and income visuals on Voronoi, including U.S. States With the Most Low-Wage Workers.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Most Spoken Languages: Native vs. Non-Native Speakers 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 English is the most spoken language globally, with over 1.5 billion total speakers. Mandarin Chinese has the largest number of native speakers, nearing 1 billion. Only about 26% of English speakers are native speakers, highlighting its position as a global second language. Language plays a central role in shaping global communication, culture, and economic exchange. While some languages dominate due to large native-speaking populations, others achieve global reach through widespread adoption as a second language. This infographic compares the native and non-native usage of the world’s most spoken languages in 2025, using data from Ethnologue. The World’s Most Spoken First and Second Languages English is the most spoken language with approximately 1.53 billion speakers worldwide. However, just 390 million people speak English as their first language, meaning nearly 75% of English speakers use it as a second language, making it the dominant global lingua franca across industries and professions. The table below shows native and non-native speaker counts for the world’s most spoken languages in 2025: LanguageNative speakers (millions)Non-native speakers (millions)Total speakers (millions) English3901,1381,528 Mandarin Chinese9901941,184 Hindi345264609 Spanish48474558 In total, about 18.8% of the world’s population speaks English, but only a quarter of those are native speakers. Mandarin Chinese ranks second with roughly 1.18 billion speakers. In contrast to English, Mandarin is primarily spoken as a first language, with more than 83% of its speakers being native. Hindi and Spanish follow as the next most spoken languages worldwide. Hindi has around 609 million speakers, split more evenly between native and non-native usage due to India’s multilingual population. Spanish stands out as one of the most widely spoken native languages globally, with nearly 87% of its speakers using it as their first language. Spoken Spanish is concentrated across Spain, Latin America, and parts of the United States. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, explore more language and culture insights on Voronoi, including The Most Used Languages on the Internet.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Approval Ratings of World Leaders Heading Into 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 Narendra Modi remains the world’s most popular major leader heading into 2026, despite softer approval than earlier in 2025. Most approval gains over 2025 stemmed from leadership changes rather than improving sentiment toward incumbents. Public approval of political leaders reflects a mix of economic conditions, policy decisions, and broader voter sentiment. As 2025 comes to a close, approval ratings offer a snapshot of how leaders around the world are perceived heading into 2026. This visualization ranks major global leaders by approval rating, based on surveys conducted between December 8 and 14, 2025, by Morning Consult, High Approval at the Top, but Fewer Standouts India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi ranks first overall, with 71% approval heading into 2026. Although still well ahead of peers, his approval declined modestly from 75% in January 2025. A similar pattern appears elsewhere: even leaders near the top of the rankings faced gradual erosion in support over the year, reflecting persistent inflation, cost-of-living pressures, and political fatigue among voters. RankLeaderCountryApproveDon’t know / No opinionDisapprove 1Narendra Modi India71%7%22% 2Sanae Takaichi Japan61%13%26% 3Lee Jae-myung South Korea56%8%35% 4Javier Milei Argentina55%4%41% 5Mark Carney Canada48%11%41% 6Anthony Albanese Australia47%9%43% 7Claudia Sheinbaum Mexico45%6%49% 8Karin Keller-Sutter Switzerland43%27%30% 9Donald Trump United States43%6%51% 10Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Brazil42%4%54% 11Giorgia Meloni Italy41%6%52% 12Bart de Wever Belgium41%10%49% 13Christian Stocker Austria41%12%48% 14Donald Tusk Poland38%11%51% 15Jonas Gahr Støre Norway37%2%61% 16Ulf Kristersson Sweden37%8%55% 17Dick Schoof Netherlands36%24%40% 18Friedrich Merz Germany36%5%60% 19Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Turkey34%15%51% 20Cyril Ramaphosa South Africa34%10%57% 21Pedro Sánchez Spain33%6%61% 22Keir Starmer United Kingdom23%9%67% 23Emmanuel Macron France13%7%80% Approval Gains Reflect New Leadership, Not Turnarounds Japan, South Korea, Canada, Austria, and Belgium all show higher approval ratings at the end of 2025, but these increases reflect new leaders replacing unpopular predecessors. Much of Europe enters 2026 with leaders facing net-negative approval. France’s Emmanuel Macron ranks last, with approval in the low teens and disapproval near 80%. The UK’s Keir Starmer, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and several Nordic leaders also post approval ratings in the 30% range or lower. In the United States, Donald Trump sits in the middle of the ranking, with approval and disapproval nearly evenly split. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Top Nations by GDP Per Capita Growth on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Most Used Ecommerce Apps 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 Amazon remains the world’s most popular ecommerce app, with over 650 million monthly active users. Asian platforms dominate global rankings, accounting for seven of the top 10 ecommerce apps. Mobile apps have become the primary gateway to online shopping for hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. From everyday essentials to fast fashion and electronics, ecommerce apps now shape how people browse, compare, and buy products across borders. This visualization ranks the world’s most popular ecommerce apps in 2025 based on average monthly active users (MAUs). The data for this visualization comes from Similarweb. Together, the top 10 apps reach well over two billion users each month. Amazon’s Global Lead Amazon ranks first by a wide margin, with an average of 651.7 million monthly active users. Its dominance reflects a broad product selection, deep logistics infrastructure, and strong brand recognition across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. Notably, Amazon is one of only three companies in the top 10 that are not based in Asia. Asia’s Ecommerce Powerhouses Asian platforms account for seven of the top 10 apps, led by Shopee (392.8 million MAUs), Temu (246.4 million), and Shein (215.1 million). These companies have grown rapidly by combining mobile-first design, aggressive pricing, and highly localized offerings. India and Southeast Asia are also well represented. Flipkart (190.8 million) and Meesho (159 million) reflect India’s fast-growing digital consumer base, while Singapore’s Lazada (109.2 million) continues to serve multiple Southeast Asian markets through a single app ecosystem. AppCountryMonthly Users Amazon United States651.7M Shopee Singapore392.8M Temu China246.4M Shein China215.1M Flipkart India190.8M AliExpress China159M Meesho India159M Mercado Libre Argentina125.3M Lazada Singapore109.2M Walmart United States93.9M Regional Champions Outside Asia Beyond Amazon, two other non-Asian platforms appear in the top 10. Mercado Libre ranks eighth with 125.3 million monthly active users, reflecting its dominant position across Latin America. Walmart rounds out the list at 93.9 million MAUs, supported by its strong U.S. retail footprint. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out ChatGPT Climbs to #10 in U.S. Web Traffic on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The 5 Largest Megacities in 2025, Based on Built-Up Area 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 Since 1975, Guangzhou, China’s population has grown by 1,948%, standing at a projected 43 million in 2025 based on satellite imagery and national census data. New Delhi, India has expanded by 398% over the same period, to reach a forecasted 31.4 million this year. By 2050, 68% of the global population is projected to live in urban centers, up from 55% today. The world’s largest megacity, when measured by the combination of satellite imagery and census data, is Guangzhou, China. Strikingly, the population has boomed by nearly 20-fold in just 50 years driven by China’s rapid economic rise. This graphic shows the growth of the world’s megacities, based on data from the European Commission via Our World in Data. The Rise of the World’s Megacities (1975-2025P) Below, we show the rise of the top five largest cities worldwide—using satellite imagery and census data—not administrative borders: YearGuangzhou, China PopulationJakarta, IndonesiaDhaka, BangladeshTokyo, JapanNew Delhi, India 19752.1M11.5M4.8M24M6.3M 19802.9M14M6.1M25.8M7.6M 19853.8M16.6M7.9M27.3M9.3M 19905.8M19.3M10.2M28.7M11.8M 199512.8M21.9M12.9M29.2M14.7M 200027.8M25M16.1M30.3M18.2M 200533.1M28.2M19.8M31.4M20.9M 201036.7M31.9M23.1M32.6M23.5M 201538.9M35.2M27.7M33.2M26.3M 202041.2M38.1M32.6M33.5M29.3M 2025P43M40.5M37.3M33.2M31.4M Growth 1975-2025P:1,948%252%677%38%398% Since 1975, the population of Guangzhou has expanded by 40.9 million. It has the equivalent population of the entire country of Canada. During the 1990s, the city’s population growth accelerated, driven by trade and industrial activity. Located on the Pearl River Delta, north of Hong Kong, it stands as a key port and transportation hub. Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and the economic hub of Southeast Asia’s largest economy, has undergone massive expansion. Its population has surged by 29 million over the past five decades, reaching 38.1 million today. Meanwhile, New Delhi, India has grown 398%, supported by rising incomes and urban migration. By 2030, the city is expected to gain nearly two million more residents, spanning a population of 33.3 million. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s fastest-growing economies.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Visualizing the Relationship Between Country Size and GDP 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 U.S. has the world’s largest GDP at over $29 trillion, despite being only the third-largest country by land area. Russia and Canada are among the largest countries geographically but rank much lower in GDP. There is no clear correlation between land area and economic output. Smaller countries can punch well above their weight. When comparing countries, two common metrics are land area and GDP. But how closely are they actually related? This visualization, created by Julie Peasley, juxtaposes the land area and economic output of the 30 largest countries in the world. It draws from World Bank GDP data and Wikipedia’s country size estimates, offering a unique look at just how different these measures can be. Here’s the full data used in the visualization: 30 Largest CountriesGDP ($USD)Area (square km)Area (square miles) United States29,184,890,000,0009,525,0673,677,649 China18,743,803,170,8279,596,9603,705,407 India3,912,686,168,5823,287,2631,269,219 Canada2,241,253,230,9709,984,6703,855,103 Brazil2,179,412,080,8298,510,3463,285,863 Russia2,173,835,806,67217,098,2466,601,670 Mexico1,852,722,885,2581,964,375758,449 Australia1,752,193,307,3807,741,2202,988,902 Indonesia1,396,300,098,1911,904,5697,35,358 Saudi Arabia1,237,529,866,6672,149,690830,000 Argentina633,266,692,5342,780,4001,073,518 Iran436,906,331,6721,648,195636,372 Colombia418,542,042,9201,138,910439,736 South Africa400,260,724,2261,219,090470,693 Egypt389,059,911,0041,001,450386,662 Peru289,221,969,0601,285,216496,225 Kazakhstan288,406,138,2312,724,9101,052,094 Algeria263,619,794,5072,381,741919,595 Ethiopia109,490,000,0001,104,300426,373 Angola80,396,942,2421,246,700481,354 DRC70,749,355,6522,344,858905,355 Sudan49,909,807,0301,861,484718,723 Bolivia49,668,296,7441,098,581424,164 Libya46,636,278,9021,759,540679,362 Mali26,588,067,7311,240,192478,841 Mongolia23,586,055,8021,564,116603,909 Chad20,625,711,6651,284,000495,755 Niger19,537,639,2881,267,000489,191 Mauritania10,766,731,8741,030,700397,955 Greenland3,326,544,1742,166,086836,330 While China is slightly larger in land area than the U.S. (by about 72,000 sq. km), America’s GDP is over $10 trillion higher. Meanwhile, Russia and Canada—two of the largest countries—fall behind in economic output, illustrating the lack of a strong link between size and GDP. Does Geographic Size Influence GDP? Looking at this data, there’s no strong correlation between landmass and economic output. According to a 2023 research paper, GDP is more strongly influenced by population and infrastructure than sheer physical size. For instance, India, with only a third of the U.S. or China’s landmass, ranks third in GDP due to its massive population and growing industrial base. On the flip side, Australia and Canada boast vast territories but smaller populations, limiting their economic scale. Outliers That Punch Above Their Weight Several countries in the visualization illustrate this dynamic vividly: Japan and Germany: Relatively small in landmass but economic powerhouses, ranking high in global GDP. Indonesia: The fourth most populous country, yet its GDP lags behind similarly sized countries due to development disparities. Brazil: A mix of large area and moderate economic power, it sits in the middle of the pack. As this chart shows, while landmass can support economic activity (through agriculture, resource extraction, etc.), it does not guarantee high GDP. In fact, many of the most prosperous countries are relatively small but highly industrialized and urbanized. Learn More on the Voronoi App Looking to explore more comparisons like this? Check out Comparing the Land Area of the 15 Largest Countries in the World on the Voronoi app.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Countries That Work on December 25th 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 While Christmas is widely celebrated, dozens of countries around the world treat December 25th as a normal workday. A combination of religious, cultural, and political factors shape whether Christmas is recognized as a public holiday. Christmas Day is often viewed as a near-universal public holiday. In many parts of the world, December 25th brings nationwide closures, family gatherings, and religious observances. Across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, however, millions of people still go to work on December 25th as if it were any other day. The data for this visualization comes from World Population Review. It highlights countries where Christmas is not recognized as a public holiday, meaning government offices, schools, and businesses typically remain open. Where Christmas Is Not a Day Off Countries that do not observe Christmas as a public holiday span multiple regions and belief systems. They include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bhutan, China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), Iran, Israel, Japan, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, Vietnam, and Yemen, among others. CountryAprox. Population (2025) China (excl. HK & Macau)1.41 billion Japan123 million Vietnam101 million Iran90 million Turkey86 million Thailand71 million Algeria46 million Afghanistan43 million Morocco38 million Saudi Arabia37 million Uzbekistan36 million Yemen35 million North Korea26 million Taiwan23 million Somalia18 million Cambodia17 million Tunisia12 million Tajikistan11 million Azerbaijan10 million United Arab Emirates10 million Israel10 million Libya7 million Turkmenistan6 million Mauritania5 million Oman5 million Kuwait4 million Mongolia3 million Qatar3 million Bahrain2 million Comoros1 million Bhutan800,000 Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic600,000 Maldives500,000 In many of these nations, Christianity is not the dominant religion, and public holidays instead reflect Islamic, Buddhist, or secular traditions. Celebration vs. Public Recognition Not recognizing Christmas as a public holiday does not necessarily mean it is banned or ignored. In several countries, Christian minorities are still free to celebrate privately or through church services. Workers may take personal leave if permitted, and festive traditions may persist in limited forms. Taiwan presents a unique example. December 25th is a public holiday, but not because of Christmas—it marks Constitution Day. As a result, most people have the day off, even though Christmas itself is not the official reason. Turkey, meanwhile, currently does not recognize any Christian religious holidays at the national level. However, in December 2025, Syriac member of parliament George Aryo proposed legislation to make Christmas an official public holiday, citing multiculturalism and equal citizenship. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The world’s top 10 spoken languages in 1996 versus 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Online Marketplaces Getting AI Traffic 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 Amazon dominates AI-driven referral traffic, capturing nearly half of all visits sent by AI tools. Large, established marketplaces benefit most from AI referrals, while smaller platforms capture only marginal shares. Online shopping is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. From product discovery to price comparison, AI tools are now acting as intermediaries between consumers and digital storefronts. This visualization shows which online marketplaces are receiving the most referral traffic from AI sources and how concentrated this traffic is among a handful of major players. The data for this visualization comes from Similarweb. It tracks AI-generated referral traffic between July 2024 and June 2025, measuring both share of referrals and total visit volumes. Amazon’s Outsized Lead Across all platforms, AI tools drove an estimated 25.9 million referrals over the 12-month period. Amazon stands far ahead of every other marketplace. The platform captured 46% of all AI-driven marketplace traffic, totaling roughly 11.9 million visits. This dominance reflects Amazon’s massive product catalog, strong brand recognition, and deep integration into search and recommendation ecosystems. AI tools tend to surface comprehensive, reliable results, which favors platforms with Amazon’s scale. Big-Box Retailers and Marketplaces Follow Behind Amazon, Walmart secured 12% of AI referrals, or about 3.1 million visits. Etsy followed closely with 11%, reflecting strong AI interest in niche goods. eBay rounded out the top tier with 9% of referrals. Traditional retailers like Target and Wayfair each captured around 6% of AI traffic. MarketplaceShare of AI ReferralsNumber of AI Referrals amazon.com46%11.9M walmart.com12%3.1M etsy.com11%2.9M ebay.com9%2.4M target.com6%1.6M wayfair.com6%1.5M costco.com2%426.1K samsclub.com1%292.3K temu.com1%288.7K zazzle.com1%285.2K Other marketplaces5%1.23M Total100%25.9M Smaller Platforms Beyond the top six marketplaces, AI traffic drops off sharply. Costco, Sam’s Club, Temu, and Zazzle each received between 1% and 2% of referrals, amounting to a few hundred thousand visits apiece. Collectively, all other marketplaces accounted for just 5% of AI-driven traffic. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Ranked: The Top Factors That Build AI Trust on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Top Exporters of Christmas Decorations 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 dominates global Christmas decoration exports, shipping nearly $6 billion worth in 2024. European countries and emerging Asian manufacturers play smaller but strategic roles in global supply chains. Christmas decorations are a global business, with supply chains that stretch across continents well before the holiday season begins. From ornaments and lights to artificial trees and festive displays, most of these products are manufactured and shipped months in advance. This graphic highlights the world’s largest exporters of Christmas decorations in 2024. The data for this visualization comes from UN Comtrade via Statista. China’s Overwhelming Lead China is by far the world’s largest exporter of Christmas decorations. In 2024, it shipped $5.97 billion worth of festive goods globally. This figure is more than 20 times larger than that of the second-ranked exporter. RankCountryDecorations Exports 1 China$5.9B 2 Netherlands$249M 3 India$117M 4 Cambodia$103M 5 Poland$92M 6 Germany$77M 7 U.S.$60M 8 Mexico$32M 9 France$30M 10 Denmark$30M China’s dominance reflects its massive manufacturing base, cost efficiencies, and deep integration into global retail supply chains. For many countries, Christmas decorations are almost synonymous with Chinese production. Europe’s Specialized Exporters The Netherlands ranks second, exporting roughly $249 million in Christmas decorations. While small compared to China, the country acts as a key logistics and re-export hub within Europe. Germany, Poland, France, and Denmark also appear among the top exporters. These countries often focus on higher-quality or niche products, including premium ornaments, lighting, and traditional designs that cater to European and North American markets. Rising Asian and Regional Suppliers Beyond China, several Asian countries play growing roles in this market. India exported $117 million worth of Christmas decorations in 2024, while Cambodia shipped about $103 million. These countries are increasingly attractive to manufacturers looking to diversify supply chains. Mexico and the U.S. also appear in the top 10, reflecting regional production aimed at serving nearby markets more efficiently and reducing shipping times. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The World’s Biggest Importers in 2024 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Chart: Countries Stockpiling the Most Gold Since 2000 Key Takeaways Russia and China have each added over 1,800 tonnes of gold to their reserves since 2000, more than triple the next highest country. Gold buying by central banks has surged in recent years as countries diversify away from the U.S. dollar and hedge against geopolitical risk. Since the turn of the century, central banks have been steadily increasing their gold reserves, a trend that has sharply accelerated in the last few years. As global trust in traditional reserve currencies like the U.S. dollar is being tested by inflation, sanctions, and shifting alliances, many nations are turning to gold as a strategic store of value. This chart by Aneesh Anand visualizes the net additions to official gold reserves from 2000 to 2024, using data from the World Gold Council, IMF, World Bank, and other central banking sources. Who’s Stacking? Here’s a closer look at the top countries stockpiling gold in the 21st century: CountryGold Reserves - 2000Gold Reserves - 2024Growth (rounded) Russia384.42332.71948 China395.02279.61885 India357.8876.2518 Türkiye116.3617.6501 Poland102.8448.2345 Kazakhstan57.2284.1227 Saudi Arabia143.0323.1180 Thailand73.6234.5161 Mexico7.8120.3113 Qatar0.6110.8110 Hungary3.1110.0107 Singapore127.4220.093 Russia leads all countries with a stunning increase of 1,948 tonnes of gold since 2000, narrowly edging out China’s 1,885 tonnes. Together, these two powers account for more than half of all gold stockpiled by central banks in the period. Why Are Russia and China Hoarding Gold? The dramatic increase in gold holdings by Russia and China is part of a broader effort to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. After facing Western sanctions, Russia has accelerated its dedollarization strategy, favoring gold to protect reserves from seizure or devaluation. China’s motives are also strategic. Amid trade tensions with the U.S. and a growing desire to internationalize the yuan, Beijing has been quietly amassing gold, often through discreet central bank purchases and reported transfers from domestic mines. Russia and China have even engaged in historic bilateral gold trade deals that bypass the U.S. financial system. These moves align with a broader trend, where central banks now hold more gold than U.S. Treasuries, underscoring gold’s rising appeal in a geopolitically fragmented world. Emerging Markets Follow Suit While Russia and China dominate in volume, several emerging economies are also rapidly accumulating gold: India (+518 tonnes) has boosted reserves in response to currency volatility and inflation concerns. Türkiye (+501 tonnes) has leaned on gold amid economic turbulence and lira devaluation. Poland and Kazakhstan have each added hundreds of tonnes as part of diversified reserve strategies. Meanwhile, Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and Qatar are increasing gold holdings as part of broader economic diversification under Vision 2030 and related national strategies. Gold’s Enduring Allure According to Discovery Alert, central banks are expected to remain net buyers of gold through 2025 and beyond. As inflationary fears, geopolitical fragmentation, and currency diversification needs persist, gold remains a neutral and enduring store of value, especially for nations seeking independence from Western financial systems.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization China Still Dominates Critical Mineral Refining in 2030 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 projected to have the largest share (60%) of global refined critical mineral supply by 2030. Nickel is the only mineral which another country, Indonesia (71%), is expected to have a larger market share than China (6%). The energy transition hinges on the availability of refined critical minerals. Where will they come from in the future? This visualization shows the projected refining shares by 2030, based on data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence and the International Energy Agency. With one major exception, the data shows that one country will dominate future refining shares. China. China to Dominate the Future of Critical Mineral Refining By 2030, China will play a dominant role in lithium, rare earth elements (REEs), cobalt, and graphite, controlling nearly 60% of all critical mineral refining. Such concentrated processing capacity offers efficiencies that may lower costs but heightens geopolitical risk for downstream buyers. It also leaves limited room for late-moving countries looking to gain share without major capital commitments. Country Nickel Copper Lithium REE Cobalt Graphite (Synthetic) Graphite (Natural) China6.24%44.63%60.86%86.11%71.42%85.16%70.50% Indonesia71.24%—————6.30% Russia3.26%—————— DRC—7.96%————— India—6.41%———3.06%— Chile——11.59%———— Argentina——11.58%———— United States———5.14%—2.79%7.22% Malaysia———2.27%——— Finland————5.87%—0.69% Canada————5.73%—4.47% South Korea——————3.56% Australia——————2.01% Sweden——————1.84% Morocco——————1.15% Saudi Arabia——————0.94% Uganda——————0.72% Tanzania——————0.58% Other19.27%40.99%15.98%6.49%16.97%8.98%— Nickel’s Outlier: Indonesia Leads, China Trails Nickel is the one mineral where China is not on top. Indonesia will command over 71.24% of refined nickel by leveraging its large ore reserves, expanding low-cost refineries, and enforcing a ban on raw ore exports. China’s share is just 6.24%, with Russia at 3.26% and the rest of the world spread across “Other” at 19.27%. This shift positions Indonesia as a price-setting force in nickel used for stainless steel or EV batteries. Copper Is More Fragmented; North America Plays Niche Roles Copper refining is relatively diversified. China holds 44.63%, but “Other” countries make up 40.99%, indicating broader global refining capacity. The U.S. appears notably in rare earths (REEs) at 5.14%, while Finland and Canada register meaningful shares in cobalt at 5.87% and 5.73%, respectively. These footholds can strengthen regional EV supply chains, but they still pale in comparison to China’s scale. Learn More on the Voronoi App  If you enjoyed this graphic, make sure to check out this graphic that shows how global coal consumption is still rising.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Battery Manufacturing Investment by Country See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways China is projected to drive 71% of global battery manufacturing investment between 2025 and 2026, more than sevenfold that of America. Europe is forecast to account for 11% of the total investment, although domestic battery-makers face stiff competition from lower-cost products in China. Battery manufacturing investment is surging as EVs expand to a fifth of car sales worldwide. Additionally, energy storage for grids plays another key role in battery demand. Here, large grid batteries store excess energy and release it when the energy supply is low. This graphic shows the global leaders in battery manufacturing investment, based on data from the Climate Policy Initiative and BNEF. China’s Massive Battery Production Investment Below, we show investment projections in the 2025/26 period with a comparison to the 2023/24 period, highlighting China’s dominance in the battery industry: Country/ RegionInvestment2025-2026P ($USD)Share2025-2026P Investment2023-2024 ($USD)Share2023-2024 China$130.6B71.0%$92.4B84.0% Europe$20.2B11.0%$9.4B8.5% U.S.$18.4B10.0%$5.5B5.0% Rest of World$11.0B6.0%$2.2B2.0% Southeast Asia$1.8B1.0%$0.4B0.4% India$1.7B0.9%$0.1B0.1% Global Total$184.0B100.0%$110.0B100.0% With 71% of the global share, China is forecast to pour nearly $131 billion into battery manufacturing in 2025 and 2026. CATL, the world’s largest battery-maker, commands a significant share of the industry. Not only does it provide 30% of the batteries used in EVs globally, about a third of global grid energy-storage systems use CATL batteries. Meanwhile, BYD also produces a notable share of batteries as part of the EV maker’s vertical integration strategy. Europe ranks in second, supported by ambitious government policies. However, production costs are roughly 50% higher compared to China, making it challenging to compete. Moreover, the region’s largest domestic battery-maker, Northvolt, declared bankruptcy in March after missing production targets and losing key customers. In the U.S., manufacturing investment was projected to reach over $18 billion, however these figures were prior to Trump’s subsidy cuts. So far in 2025, at least $700 million in battery manufacturing grants have been canceled, ultimately slowing national production. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the top countries for lithium-ion battery production by 2030.

Mapped: Countries by Total Fertility Rate 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. Fertility rates are falling almost universally; however, there are a handful of outliers that have seen rates increase slightly in the last five years. As a general rule: Africa has the highest fertility, and parts of East Asia see some of the lowest birth rates. Developed countries are almost all below replacement level (2.1 births per woman), with one notable exception: Israel. Fertility rates are dropping across the world. Between 2019 and 2024, there were only 12 countries that saw fertility rates grow—meanwhile rates declined or stayed the same in 185 countries. This map visualization by Idwardi Ishak uses data from the United Nations to show the total fertility rate for countries and other notable jurisdictions globally. Total fertility rate is defined as the average number of children that would be born alive to a woman during her lifetime if she were to pass through her childbearing years conforming to the age-specific fertility rates of a given year. Total Fertility Rate Data by Country The below table shows the total fertility rate for each jurisdiction using data from 2019 and 2024, while also highlighting the five-year change between the years. RankCountryTotal Fertility Rate (2024)TFR (2019)5-Yr Change 1 Chad6.036.41-0.38 2 Somalia6.016.56-0.55 3 DR Congo5.986.25-0.27 4 Central African Republic5.956.09-0.14 5 Niger5.946.54-0.60 6 Mali5.515.89-0.38 7 Angola5.055.44-0.40 8 Burundi4.795.27-0.48 9 Afghanistan4.765.24-0.48 10 Mozambique4.695.02-0.33 11 Mauritania4.634.98-0.36 12 Mayotte4.564.58-0.02 13 Tanzania4.544.87-0.33 14 Yemen4.504.60-0.10 15 Benin4.484.90-0.42 16 Nigeria4.384.86-0.48 17 Sudan4.264.62-0.35 18 Cameroon4.264.65-0.39 19 Côte d’Ivoire4.234.52-0.29 20 Uganda4.174.74-0.58 21 Guinea4.134.58-0.45 22 Togo4.124.45-0.33 23 Equatorial Guinea4.124.43-0.31 24 Burkina Faso4.114.68-0.57 25 Republic of the Congo4.114.38-0.27 26 Zambia4.044.42-0.38 27 Madagascar3.914.22-0.31 28 Ethiopia3.914.35-0.44 29 Gambia3.914.33-0.42 30 Liberia3.864.26-0.39 31 Comoros3.824.14-0.32 32 Samoa3.804.06-0.26 33 South Sudan3.794.26-0.48 34 Senegal3.774.10-0.34 35 Guinea-Bissau3.764.15-0.40 36 Sierra Leone3.704.19-0.49 37 Eritrea3.684.00-0.32 38 Zimbabwe3.673.75-0.07 39 Rwanda3.653.99-0.34 40 São Tomé & Príncipe3.603.90-0.30 41 Gabon3.593.88-0.29 42 Malawi3.593.95-0.36 43 Vanuatu3.573.79-0.22 44 Pakistan3.553.81-0.26 45 Solomon Islands3.513.80-0.29 46 Uzbekistan3.492.870.62 47 Ghana3.343.59-0.25 48 French Guiana3.343.73-0.39 49 Nauru3.293.53-0.24 50 Palestine3.253.59-0.34 51 Iraq3.223.48-0.26 52 Namibia3.213.40-0.19 53 Tuvalu3.173.33-0.16 54 Kenya3.173.43-0.27 55 Kiribati3.123.29-0.17 56 Tonga3.103.27-0.17 57 Papua New Guinea3.073.32-0.25 58 Tajikistan3.043.28-0.25 59 Kazakhstan2.982.890.09 60 Marshall Islands2.863.01-0.15 61 Micronesia2.832.98-0.15 62 Israel2.793.03-0.25 63 Kyrgyzstan2.783.33-0.55 64 Guam2.752.94-0.19 65 Egypt2.742.87-0.14 66 Algeria2.723.00-0.28 67 Eswatini2.722.93-0.21 68 Botswana2.702.91-0.20 69 Syria2.702.88-0.18 70 Lesotho2.662.92-0.26 71 Turkmenistan2.662.83-0.17 72 Mongolia2.633.01-0.38 73 Timor-Leste2.633.12-0.49 74 Haiti2.632.86-0.24 75 Djibouti2.622.80-0.18 76 Jordan2.602.86-0.25 77 Cambodia2.552.73-0.18 78 Bolivia2.522.69-0.17 79 Oman2.512.70-0.19 80 Honduras2.482.61-0.14 81 Paraguay2.422.53-0.11 82 Laos2.402.59-0.19 83 Guyana2.402.52-0.13 84 Saudi Arabia2.312.49-0.18 85 Libya2.302.54-0.24 86 Guatemala2.292.59-0.31 87 Fiji2.272.39-0.12 88 American Samoa2.272.40-0.14 89 Suriname2.232.35-0.12 90 Lebanon2.232.33-0.10 91 Faroe Islands2.222.40-0.18 92 Dominican Republic2.222.37-0.14 93 Morocco2.212.34-0.13 94 Nicaragua2.212.32-0.12 95 South Africa2.212.26-0.06 96 Western Sahara2.182.28-0.10 97 Réunion2.152.130.02 98 Bangladesh2.142.18-0.04 99 Indonesia2.122.21-0.09 100 Seychelles2.112.26-0.15 101 Panama2.112.29-0.18 102 Monaco2.102.40-0.30 103 Myanmar2.102.21-0.11 104 U.S. Virgin Islands2.082.16-0.08 105 Venezuela2.082.13-0.05 106 Belize2.022.14-0.12 107 Peru1.972.09-0.12 108 India1.962.12-0.16 109 Nepal1.962.08-0.12 110 Sri Lanka1.952.02-0.07 111 Greenland1.932.01-0.08 112 Vietnam1.901.94-0.05 113 Philippines1.892.22-0.32 114 Mexico1.892.02-0.13 115 Palau1.881.98-0.10 116 Tunisia1.822.10-0.28 117 Ecuador1.812.04-0.23 118 Bahrain1.811.84-0.04 119 Georgia1.802.02-0.22 120 Montenegro1.801.81-0.02 121 North Korea1.781.83-0.04 122 El Salvador1.771.84-0.07 123 Bulgaria1.751.580.17 124 Brunei1.731.82-0.09 125 Moldova1.731.78-0.05 126 Qatar1.721.73-0.01 127 Armenia1.721.600.12 128 Romania1.711.710.00 129 Barbados1.711.72-0.01 130 Iran1.681.77-0.08 131 New Zealand1.661.72-0.06 132 Australia1.641.67-0.03 133 France1.641.83-0.19 134 Colombia1.631.71-0.08 135 United States1.621.68-0.06 136 Turkey1.621.89-0.27 137 Brazil1.611.71-0.09 138 Ireland1.601.72-0.12 139 Slovenia1.581.61-0.04 140 Slovakia1.561.57-0.00 141 Maldives1.561.64-0.08 142 United Kingdom1.551.63-0.08 143 Malaysia1.541.78-0.23 144 Liechtenstein1.541.480.05 145 Trinidad & Tobago1.541.58-0.04 146 Denmark1.521.70-0.18 147 Kuwait1.522.09-0.57 148 Portugal1.511.420.09 149 Argentina1.501.88-0.38 150 Serbia1.501.51-0.01 151 Bosnia & Herzegovina1.491.51-0.02 152 Hungary1.491.53-0.04 153 Croatia1.471.470.00 154 North Macedonia1.471.65-0.18 155 Russia1.461.50-0.05 156 Czechia1.461.75-0.30 157 Bhutan1.451.450.00 158 Germany1.451.54-0.09 159 Cuba1.451.54-0.10 160 Switzerland1.441.48-0.04 161 Netherlands1.431.57-0.14 162 Sweden1.431.71-0.28 163 Norway1.411.53-0.12 164 Luxembourg1.401.340.06 165 Uruguay1.401.57-0.17 166 Belgium1.381.61-0.23 167 Cyprus1.381.330.05 168 Estonia1.361.66-0.30 169 Jamaica1.351.39-0.04 170 Canada1.341.48-0.13 171 Latvia1.341.61-0.27 172 Albania1.341.40-0.06 173 Greece1.341.34-0.00 174 Austria1.321.46-0.14 175 Costa Rica1.321.60-0.28 176 Poland1.301.44-0.13 177 Finland1.291.35-0.06 178 Mauritius1.231.35-0.13 179 Spain1.221.23-0.01 180 Belarus1.221.39-0.17 181 Japan1.221.32-0.11 182 United Arab Emirates1.211.25-0.03 183 Lithuania1.211.61-0.40 184 Italy1.211.26-0.05 185 Thailand1.201.29-0.08 186 San Marino1.161.100.06 187 Chile1.141.43-0.29 188 Malta1.111.15-0.04 189 Andorra1.091.050.04 190 China1.011.50-0.48 191 Ukraine0.991.22-0.23 192 Singapore0.950.940.01 193 Puerto Rico0.940.98-0.04 194 Taiwan0.861.05-0.18 195 South Korea0.730.88-0.15 196 Hong Kong (SAR)0.731.06-0.33 197 Macau (SAR)0.680.94-0.26 -- Global Average2.252.40-0.15 The eight highest ranking countries in terms of fertility are all found in Africa, with the top three being Chad (6.03), Somalia (6.01), and the DRC (5.98). Even so, these countries have seen meaningful five-year drops in their rates, averaging around a 0.4 decrease in births per woman. At the bottom of the rankings, we have four Asian jurisdictions: Taiwan (0.86), South Korea (0.73), Hong Kong (0.73), and Macau (0.68). Where Fertility is Falling the Fastest Fertility is falling fastest in a mix of very different regions, highlighting how universal the shift has become. Some of the sharpest declines since 2019 are in Africa, including Niger and Uganda, where fertility remains high but is dropping rapidly as urbanization and education expand. East Asia continues to see steep declines from already low levels, with China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Macau pushing deeper into ultra-low fertility. Meanwhile, parts of the Middle East (such as Kuwait) and Eastern Europe (including Lithuania) have also seen rapid drops, driven by economic pressure, delayed family formation, and migration. The Developed World: One Big Outlier In the developed countries, almost all places are now well below the replacement rate threshold. That said, Israel remains as the one big outlier. In 2024, the country had a fertility rate of 2.79 children per woman. This is largely because having children is strongly supported both culturally and institutionally in Israel, across income and education levels. Further, high fertility is reinforced by generous family policies, widespread childcare support, and strong social norms, including large families among religious communities. Learn More on the Voronoi App What is the population growth forecast for the United States going forward? Find out in this visualization that shows both birth rates and net immigration.

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Click to view this graphic in a higher-resolution. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Top 50 Economies in the World by 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 America’s economic output stands at $30.6 trillion in 2025, while China’s totaled $19.4 trillion. Europe is home to five of the world’s top 10 economies by GDP, while Asia houses three. As power politics moves away from a unipolar world to a multipolar one, the U.S. and China hold distinct spheres of influence. Since the turn of the century, China’s economy has grown 586%, comfortably sitting as the world’s largest trading partner. Meanwhile, America’s protectionist trade policies are reshaping long-standing alliances. This graphic shows the top 50 economies in the world, based on data from the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook. Ranked: The Top 50 Economies in the World Below, we show the biggest economies worldwide: RankCountryGDP 2025 (B)2025 Annual Real GDPGrowth 1 United States$30,6162.0% 2 China$19,3994.8% 3 Germany$5,0140.2% 4 Japan$4,2801.1% 5 India$4,1256.6% 6 United Kingdom$3,9591.3% 7 France$3,3620.7% 8 Italy$2,5440.5% 9 Russia$2,5410.6% 10 Canada$2,2841.2% 11 Brazil$2,2572.4% 12 Spain$1,8912.9% 13 Mexico$1,8631.0% 14 South Korea$1,8590.9% 15 Australia$1,8301.8% 16 Türkiye$1,5653.5% 17 Indonesia$1,4434.9% 18 Netherlands$1,3211.4% 19 Saudi Arabia$1,2694.0% 20 Poland$1,0403.2% 21 Switzerland$1,0030.9% 22 Taiwan$8843.7% 23 Belgium$7171.1% 24 Ireland$7099.1% 25 Argentina$6834.5% 26 Sweden$6620.7% 27 Israel$6112.5% 28 Singapore$5742.2% 29 UAE$5694.8% 30 Austria$5660.3% 31 Thailand$5592.0% 32 Norway$5171.2% 33 Philippines$4945.4% 34 Vietnam$4856.5% 35 Bangladesh$4753.8% 36 Malaysia$4714.5% 37 Denmark$4601.8% 38 Colombia$4382.5% 39 Hong Kong SAR$4282.4% 40 South Africa$4261.1% 41 Romania$4231.0% 42 Pakistan$4102.7% 43 Czech Republic$3832.3% 44 Iran$3570.6% 45 Egypt$3494.3% 46 Chile$3472.5% 47 Portugal$3381.9% 48 Peru$3182.9% 49 Finland$3150.5% 50 Kazakhstan$3005.9% In 2025, U.S. real GDP is projected to rise 2%, falling just under its 25-year average. Recent trade policy changes under the Trump administration have not yet had a significant measurable impact on overall economic performance. However, some effects, such as higher business costs or shifts in investment, may become more evident in 2026. Consumer spending and investment related to artificial intelligence remain notable contributors to economic activity. China is forecast to grow by 4.8% in 2025, reaching an estimated GDP of $19.4 trillion. Despite higher U.S. tariffs, China continues to play a central role in global supply chains, particularly in the production and refining of critical mineral. While Germany stands as the largest economy in Europe, and the third-largest globally, its economy has lagged for years. Weaker exports and low GDP growth paint a dismal picture for the country, even with over $500 billion in infrastructure spending. India ranks fifth globally, at $4.1 trillion. Since 2000, its economy has expanded by more than threefold. Finally, Africa has two economies in the top 50, South Africa (#40) and Egypt (#45). Both operate as major trade hubs at each end of Africa, thanks to the Suez Canal and South Africa’s deep capital markets and regional supply chains. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on global growth forecasts for 2025.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Chart: Which U.S. Airlines are the Most and Least On-Time? 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 Hawaiian Airlines had the best on-time arrival rate in the first half of 2025, at 83.1%. PSA Airlines ranked last among 21 U.S. carriers, with only 65.7% of flights arriving on time. Weather, air traffic control delays, and mechanical issues are the leading causes of late arrivals. Airline punctuality is more than a matter of convenience—it can affect connections, business trips, and even consumer trust. In the first half of 2025, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics tracked the on-time performance of U.S. airlines, with the data visualized by USAFacts. Below is a ranking of 21 major carriers from best to worst for on-time arrivals, with an on-time arrival being defined as a flight that landed within 15 minutes of its scheduled time. Here is the full data, as compiled from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics: RankAirlineOn-time percentage (H1 2025) 1Hawaiian83.1% 2Horizon81.3% 3Southwest78.9% 4United78.6% 5Spirit78.3% 6Delta78.3% 7SkyWest77.8% 8Republic77.8% 9Mesa77.3% 10Alaska76.7% 11CommuteAir76.5% 12Piedmont76.3% 13Envoy76.3% 14Endeavor75.0% 15Allegiant74.8% 16JetBlue74.5% 17American73.6% 18United Express72.5% 19Air Wisconsin71.3% 20Frontier70.0% 21PSA65.7% Hawaiian Airlines and Horizon Air top the list, both with over 80% on-time arrivals. On the other end, PSA Airlines lags significantly behind with just 65.7%. Most major carriers, including Southwest, United, Delta, and American, fall within the 73–79% range. Why Flights Get Delayed Understanding why flights are delayed helps put these rankings into context. According to both the BTS and ITILITE, there are five primary causes for delays: Weather-related delays: Poor conditions at either departure or arrival airports. Air carrier delays: Maintenance issues, crew availability, or baggage loading problems. National Aviation System delays: Air traffic control or heavy airport congestion. Security delays: TSA or other security hold-ups. Late-arriving aircraft: When the inbound flight is delayed, affecting the outbound schedule. Many regional airlines—like PSA, Air Wisconsin, and United Express—tend to rank lower because they operate under tighter schedules and have fewer resources for disruptions. How Airline Rankings Compare to Customer Experience On-time performance is just one part of the travel experience. In a recent Visual Capitalist breakdown of consumer-ranked airlines, Delta, Alaska, and Southwest were standouts for customer satisfaction—aligning closely with their punctuality scores. That said, some airlines like Spirit and Frontier, while improving their on-time metrics, still struggle with overall service reputation. This shows that punctuality is only part of the equation when travelers choose who to fly with. Learn More on the Voronoi App For a deeper look into airport performance, check out our Voronoi ranking of Top 20 U.S. Airports, where timeliness is also a major metric.