See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Which Countries Shut Down the Most Nuclear Power? 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 Around 250 nuclear plants have been shut down since 1957, totaling 136,823 MW of capacity. Japan, Germany, and the U.S. lead in nuclear capacity retired. China has shut down no nuclear power plants, even as many countries reconsider the energy source. Nuclear is on the brink of a golden era but, globally, 136,823 megawatts of nuclear power has been shut down across 250 plants. Electrification, the build up of domestic manufacturing, and artificial intelligence has led to increased energy demand. Politicians and AI leaders have turned to nuclear, considered limitless low-carbon energy, as a solution. However, sentiment on the energy source is mixed thanks to radioactive waste, large-scale disasters, and its association with nuclear weapons. This graphic, based on data from Global Energy Monitor, visualizes shutdown nuclear power capacity by country from 1957 to 2025 and includes the number of shuttered sites. The Countries That Have Shut Down the Most Nuclear Power The data includes capacity retired at the end of its lifespan and mothballed earlier. Dive into it below: RankCountry/AreaUnitsCapacity (MW) 1 Japan4435,284 2 Germany3627,862 3 United States4723,311 4 United Kingdom369,163 5 France156,087 6 Russia165,879 7 Taiwan65,144 8 Sweden74,268 9 Ukraine43,800 10 Lithuania22,600 11 Canada62,268 12 Belgium32,123 13 Bulgaria41,760 14 Italy41,472 15 South Korea21,290 16 Spain31,116 17 Slovakia31,023 18 India4640 19 Philippines1621 20 Armenia1408 21 Switzerland2397 22 Pakistan1100 23 Kazakhstan190 24 Netherlands160 25 Argentina129 26 Puerto Rico118 27 Panama110 Japan, where the devastating Fukushima disaster occurred, shut down the most capacity at 35,284 megawatts over 44 facilities. The country temporarily suspended most of its nuclear plants after the 2011 accident, and only some have been brought back online. Nuclear power made up 29.5% of Germany’s electricity supply at its peak, but it has since closed all of its reactors, totaling 36 units and 27,862 megawatts. The decision to do so was made in the wake of Fukushima but the last reactor went offline just last year. The U.S. comes in third place for the number of megawatts ceased, at 23,311, but has actually shut down the highest number of facilities. Nuclear power in Ukraine has garnered its fair share of attention as Russia’s invasion threatened the stability of its Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, the largest nuclear plant in Europe with a capacity of 6,000 megawatts. Russia seized the plant in 2022 and remains in control. Ukraine has shut down just four plants, totaling 3,800 megawatts. Global Energy Monitor’s data doesn’t specify the names of plants, but the former Soviet Union member is home to the Chernobyl facility that melted down in 1986. The plant had a normal operating capacity of 1,000 megawatts. Notably, China has not shut down any nuclear projects. The country is pursuing an ambitious target to have 150 gigawatts (or 150,000 megawatts) of nuclear energy capacity by 2035 as it looks to diversify its energy sources. Nuclear is Being Brought Back Online Despite decades of reactor closures, nuclear power is gaining renewed attention as global electricity demand rises. Growth in AI, electrification, and manufacturing is prompting countries to reconsider nuclear as a dependable, low-carbon energy source. In some cases, previously retired facilities are even being brought back online. The Three Mile Island site in the U.S., known for the 1979 partial meltdown, is now set to help power Microsoft data centers. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about global energy systems, check out this graphic which charts where energy transition spending by country.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Most Trusted Made-in Labels in the World 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 Germany is the most trusted “Made in” label at 66%, followed by Switzerland (64%) and Japan (63%). France, Italy, and the UK all tie at 57%, while the U.S. and EU sit slightly lower at 55%. China (31%), Mexico (28%), and India (27%) rank near the bottom of the trust scale. Country-of-origin labels still shape how people judge product quality, but trust varies widely depending on where something is made. This chart ranks the world’s most trusted “Made in” labels based on a March 2025 survey of 20,000 respondents across 10 countries by the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions. While Germany takes the top spot, the broader pattern is just as telling: European labels dominate the upper tier, the U.S. lands in the middle, and several major manufacturing hubs rank far lower than expected. One of the more surprising results is Taiwan, which scores relatively modestly despite its central role in global semiconductor production. Europe Dominates the Most Trusted Labels With two-thirds (66%) of survey respondents including “Made in Germany” in their answer, Europe’s largest economy topped the survey leaderboard. Long known for high-quality cars and industrial products, Germany’s lead reflects the country’s well-respected exports. The following table lists the percentage of respondents who included a given country-of-origin label among their top two most trusted. Made In LabelTrust Score (%) Made in Germany66 Made in Switzerland64 Made in Japan63 Made in France57 Made in Italy57 Made in UK57 Made in USA55 Made in EU55 Made in Taiwan33 Made in China31 Made in Mexico28 Made in India27 Beyond Germany, Europe performs quite well, with Switzerland (64%) as runner-up and equally high performance of 57% among the three other major Western European economies of France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. Interestingly, the 27-member EU scores slightly lower than its three major member states at 55%, reflecting perhaps people’s mistrust of other, less dominant EU member-country exports. Nonetheless, the EU has maintained strict rules of origin for goods across the bloc, seeking to protect key national economic sectors in member states. Why the U.S. Outranks China on Trust The U.S. and China show a clear divide in how “Made in” labels are perceived. With just 31%, “Made in China” falls in the bottom quarter of the survey, indicating that fewer than a third of respondents placed this label among their most trusted. In contrast, the U.S. scores 55%, equivalent to the EU bloc-wide score. Part of this gap may be attributed to survey methodology; after all, survey respondents came from the U.S., UK, Japan, India, Mexico, South Africa, and the EU, but notably not from China. Taiwan’s Surprising Position in the Rankings Despite being a global powerhouse in semiconductor manufacturing, Taiwan ranks in the middle of the pack on trust. Only 33% of respondents selected “Made in Taiwan” among their most trusted labels, putting it well behind countries like Japan and Germany. The result highlights a gap between Taiwan’s importance in high-tech supply chains and how its products are perceived more broadly by consumers. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Exports to Canada, Mexico, and China Support Over 4 Million U.S. Jobs on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Charted: How Powerful Is Iran in the Middle East? 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 Iran has the largest population among its regional peers, but relatively low GDP per capita. It ranks among the top countries in oil reserves and production, second only to Saudi Arabia. Iran fields the largest military force in the region, despite lower spending than rivals like Saudi Arabia and Israel. Iran is often seen as a major power in the Middle East, but how does it compare to its neighbors? By population, energy resources, and military size, it ranks among the region’s largest players, yet it falls behind wealthier states on economic output per person and defense spending. This visualization from Julie Peasley breaks down the numbers across multiple dimensions to show where Iran leads, where it lags, and how its overall scale shapes its regional influence. Iran’s Economic Scale Here’s a look at key economic indicators, including population and GDP: CountryPopulation (2026)Area (sq. mi)GDP $B (2025)GDP per Capita $ (2025) Iran93,168,497636,372356.514,074 Bahrain1,675,57230047.3929,253 Iraq48,007,437169,235265.455,832 Israel9,647,6898,470610.7560,009 Jordan11,589,53234,48556.164,908 Kuwait5,102,7736,880157.4730,805 Lebanon5,897,4674,03628.285,282 Oman5,671,458119,498105.1919,119 Qatar3,173,5594,474222.1271,441 Saudi Arabia35,165,787830,000127035,231 Syria26,472,49771,49919.99847 UAE11,574,68232,279569.151,348 Iran stands out with a population of 93.2 million, far larger than its neighbors, yet its GDP per capita remains among the lowest. While its total GDP is sizable at roughly $356 billion, it still trails regional leaders like Saudi Arabia and Israel, highlighting the gap between scale and prosperity. While population size can drive economic potential, Iran’s relatively low GDP per capita, at just over $4,000, suggests that per capita productivity lags behind smaller, richer nations like Qatar and Israel. This contrast highlights a broader regional pattern: Smaller Gulf states tend to have higher per capita wealth Larger countries like Iran and Iraq have more modest income levels Oil Power in the Middle East Energy remains one of Iran’s defining strengths: CountryOil Prod., bpd (2024)Oil Reserves, barrels (2025) Iran4,626,733208,600,000,000 Bahrain186,982169,900,000 Iraq4,505,283145,019,000,000 Israel23,67412,730,000 Jordan3301,000,000 Kuwait2,776,206101,500,000,000 Lebanonno datano data Oman1,001,9704,971,000,000 Qatar1,852,41725,244,000,000 Saudi Arabia10,872,023267,230,000,000 Syria60,3652,500,000,000 UAE4,514,224113,000,000,000 Iran ranks near the top in both oil production and reserves, second only to Saudi Arabia. With roughly 208.6 billion barrels in reserves and daily production of about 4.6 million barrels, it remains one of the region’s key energy players. Despite this scale, sanctions have constrained exports and investment, limiting output growth relative to Gulf producers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Much of the oil exports that do make it out of the country’s borders end up in China. Military Strength and Spending Finally, here’s how Iran compares militarily: CountryActive Military Personnel (2026)Military Exp., $B (2024) Iran610,0007.9 Bahrain8,2001.4 Iraq193,0006.2 Israel169,50046.5 Jordan100,5002.6 Kuwait17,5007.8 Lebanon60,0000.6 Oman42,6006.0 Qatar16,50015.4 Saudi Arabia257,00080.3 Syriano data2.5 UAE63,00022.8* *2014 data. SIPRI notes that UAE military spending data is not available after 2014 due to limited transparency. Iran has the largest active military force in the region at 610,000 personnel, which is more than double Saudi Arabia’s. Despite this, its annual military spending of $7.9 billion is far lower than Saudi Arabia or Israel. This reflects a different strategic approach: Iran emphasizes manpower and asymmetric capabilities Rivals invest heavily in advanced technology and defense systems While Israel is often considered more technologically advanced, Iran’s scale and regional influence remain significant factors in the balance of power. Learn More on the Voronoi App For a deeper look at regional dynamics, check out How Military Imbalance Shapes the US–Iran Standoff on the Voronoi app.

Mapped: Which Gulf States Depend Most on Tourism? 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 Bahrain and the UAE are the Gulf’s most tourism-dependent economies, with tourism receipts equal to more than 10% of GDP. That puts them in the same range as major global tourism markets like Greece and Thailand. As regional tensions rise, that reliance could become an economic vulnerability. Bahrain and the UAE stand out as the Gulf’s most tourism-reliant economies, with visitor spending playing a much larger role in their economies than in neighboring states. This map by Iswardi Ishak breaks down international tourism receipts as a share of GDP across Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) economies based on UN Tourism data, revealing which economies are most exposed to swings in global travel demand. Tourism’s Role Across Gulf Economies Below, we break down tourism receipts as a share of GDP in GCC economies, as well as others for comparison: Country/TerritoryInt'l Tourism Receipts as % of GDPTotal Int'l Tourism Receipts (USD Billions) Bahrain10.6%5 United Arab Emirates10.3%57 Greece9.1%23.4 Thailand8.1%42.7 Spain6.2%106.5 Hong Kong5.5%22.5 Singapore4.4%23.8 Türkiye4.1%56.3 Qatar3.8%8.4 Saudi Arabia3.3%41 Italy2.5%58.7 Oman2.4%2.6 France2.4%77 Kuwait1.4%2.3 Japan1.4%54.7 India0.9%35 U.S.0.8%214 China (Mainland)0.2%39.7 The UAE and Bahrain each derive more than 10% of GDP from international tourism, placing them among the most tourism-exposed economies globally. Meanwhile, Kuwait and Oman remain far less dependent on international visitors. Tourism as a Diversification Strategy Across the Gulf, tourism has been central to economic diversification strategies aimed at reducing reliance on oil. The UAE stands out as the region’s most tourism-dependent major economy, with Dubai in particular positioning itself as a global travel hub. Bahrain, while smaller, also leans heavily on tourism, though much of it is regional, with visitors frequently arriving from neighboring Saudi Arabia. In contrast, Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is anchored by religious travel, particularly the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages. Countries like Qatar and Oman fall somewhere in between, investing heavily in tourism infrastructure but still deriving a relatively modest share of GDP from the sector. Rising Risks from Regional Conflict However, the region’s growing reliance on tourism also introduces new vulnerabilities. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, recent strikes on infrastructure and explicit warnings that tourist sites could be targeted have raised concerns across global travel markets. Industry analysts warn that prolonged conflict could have a chilling effect on international travel demand, particularly in perceived high-risk regions. This creates a direct economic risk for countries like the UAE and Bahrain, where tourism is a key pillar of growth. Even Saudi Arabia faces potential disruption, especially if instability affects major religious gatherings that attract millions annually. How the GCC Compares Globally Globally, tourism-dependent economies vary widely. Countries like Greece (9.1%) and Thailand (8.1%) derive significant shares of GDP from tourism, while larger economies like the U.S. (0.8%) and China (0.2%) are far less reliant. The GCC’s top performers now rival established tourism markets, but with geopolitical risks rising, that reliance could quickly turn into a vulnerability. Learn More on the Voronoi App Explore more data on global tourism trends in this post: Which Country Gains The Most From Tourism?

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Which Countries See Their People as Most Moral 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 most surveyed countries, a majority of people say their fellow citizens are moral. The U.S. is the only country where most respondents say their compatriots are not moral. Canada and Indonesia top the ranking, with 92% of respondents in each country viewing their fellow citizens positively. People in most countries tend to see their fellow citizens as moral. But one country stands apart: the United States is the only place in Pew’s 2025 survey where a majority of respondents said their compatriots are not moral. This graphic ranks 25 countries by the share of respondents who said people in their country are moral, based on Pew Research Center’s Spring 2025 Global Attitudes Survey. The Most Moral Countries Worldwide Canada and Indonesia lead among surveyed countries, with 92% of respondents in both countries generally believing in their fellow citizens’ morality. Canada edges slightly ahead, with 7% of respondents saying their compatriots are immoral, compared to 8% in Indonesia. The following table reflects the percentage of respondents who answered that people in their country were either moral or immoral. CountryFellow Citizens are MoralFellow Citizens are Not Moral Indonesia928 Canada927 Sweden8812 India889 Australia8514 Mexico8317 Japan8316 UK8217 Netherlands8019 South Korea7822 Kenya7228 Germany7227 Nigeria7129 Spain7128 Argentina7029 Poland7028 Hungary6831 Israel6827 South Africa6336 Italy5940 Greece5544 France5543 Türkiye5149 Brazil5148 U.S.4753 The mix of countries at the top challenges common assumptions about what drives these perceptions. Indonesia and India (88%) are highly diverse societies, yet they rank alongside more homogeneous countries like Japan (83%) and Hungary (68%). Meanwhile, the relatively equal responses between countries like Canada and Indonesia, or India and Sweden (both 88%), also dispel notions about the distinguishing factor being tied to the economic development level of the country. The Sole Outlier One country does emerge as a clear outlier in this ranking. In contrast to their northern neighbors in Canada, a whopping 53% of respondents in the U.S. answered that they believe their fellow citizens are immoral. This is the only country where a positive social opinion was the minority. A few factors may help explain the unique responses by American respondents, including deep political polarization and worsening tribalism across the country, as well as long-running national debates surrounding religion and gun violence. Notably, while rising numbers of members of both mainstream political parties believe their opponents to be immoral, in this survey Democrats and Democrat-leaning independents were far likelier than their Republican counterparts to answer negatively. American Peers Around the World While the U.S. is the only country where most respondents declared their fellow citizens immoral, other countries do also reflect relatively divided views of their national citizenry. This trend can be found not only in large developing countries like Brazil and Türkiye (both 51%) but also established Western European democracies like France (55%) and Italy (59%). Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Survey: The Countries Most Optimistic About 2025 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How 50 Global Cities Rank for Raising a Family See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Australia has four cities in the top 10, with Brisbane ranked as the best city among the 50 observed for raising a family. Europe also has four cities in the top 10, with London ranked second overall and Helsinki ranked fourth. Not every city is created equally when it comes to raising a family. From cost of living to access to green spaces, each city offers different parental perks. This world map compares 50 major cities worldwide for raising children, incorporating data from a 2026 index created by Compare the Market that weighs diverse variables. The index specifically evaluates cities based off safety, happiness, cost of living, family benefits, parental leave, child vaccination rates, green spaces, child activities, education spending to reach an aggregate score. Australia: The Clear Favorite for Raising a Family No country is better represented than Australia, which has four cities in the top 10 due in part to the country’s relative safety and happiness scores. Brisbane even clinches the first-place spot, helped in large part by its vast number of open green spaces and parks. The data table below lists the ranking of 50 global cities for raising a family, alongside their score in the index: RankCityIndex Score 1 Brisbane6.457 2 London5.992 3 Auckland5.460 4 Helsinki5.305 5 Sydney5.239 6 Perth5.120 7 Melbourne5.056 8 Stockholm5.008 9 Berlin4.969 10 Seoul4.904 11 Paris4.637 12 New Delhi4.591 13 Prague4.542 14 Copenhagen4.449 15 Barcelona4.377 16 Lisbon4.352 17 Wellington4.344 18 Rome4.328 19 Vienna4.234 20 Madrid4.234 21 Manchester4.111 22 Tokyo4.090 23 Brussels4.060 24 Amsterdam4.020 25 Munich3.969 26 Santiago3.929 27 Mumbai3.901 28 New York3.895 29 Toronto3.794 30 Rio de Janeiro3.775 31 Montreal3.762 32 Osaka3.676 33 Chicago3.634 34 Dallas3.633 35 Frankfurt3.630 36 São Paulo3.579 37 Zurich3.551 38 San Francisco3.528 39 Milan3.500 40 Houston3.389 41 Johannesburg3.307 42 Washington D.C.3.274 43 Bogotá3.266 44 Los Angeles3.225 45 Istanbul3.222 46 Cape Town3.180 47 Buenos Aires3.040 48 Phoenix2.982 49 Durban2.752 50 Mexico City2.425 Given the high placement of Sydney (5th), Perth (6th), and Melbourne (7th) as well, Australian cities offer a strong mix of affordability, parental leave benefits, and public spaces for families. Beyond Australia, Oceania is also well represented due to New Zealand’s two entries, including Auckland (3rd) and Wellington (17th). The European Center of Gravity Led by London (2), Europe is the center of gravity for family-friendly cities, with four cities in the top 10. Northern European cities like Helsinki (4) and Stockholm (8) perform especially well, although Mediterranean metropolises such as Barcelona (15) and Rome (18) also score favorable rankings. The most expensive city on the list, Zurich, scores a 37th-place finish, while Europe’s largest city, Istanbul, manages to eke out a position at 45. Lower-Ranked Cities in the Americas Notably, not a single city in the Americas reaches the top half of the list. New York, the most populous city in the United States, leads the hemisphere with the #29 position. Within Latin America, lower prices and higher happiness scores are offset by safety concerns and weaker parental benefits. Santiago (26) and Rio de Janeiro (30) lead the region, while Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico each see their respective capital cities in the bottom quintile of the list. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Global Cost of Living Index 2026 on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The Deadliest Types of Extreme Weather Worldwide 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 Heat is a silent killer, responsible for 278,395 fatalities globally but the lowest level of economic loss. Storms followed closely with 274,750 fatalities and a much larger economic footprint. Extreme weather has caused more than 832,000 deaths worldwide since 1995, along with trillions in economic damage. But the human toll varies widely by hazard. This visualization compares the deadliest types of extreme weather worldwide from 1995 to 2024, based on data from Germanwatch’s Climate Risk Index 2026, revealing how fatalities and economic losses differ across hazards. Heat Waves Are the Deadliest Weather Hazard More than 832,000 people died due to extreme weather events from 1995 to 2024, which also caused $4.5 trillion in direct economic damage — almost as much as the UK’s GDP. Below, we show how different extreme weather events stack up. The data reveals a clear divide between events that cause the most fatalities and those that drive the greatest economic losses. HazardTotal Global Deaths (1995-2024)Economic Loss (Billion USD, Inflation-Adjusted) Heat wave278,39532.9 Storm274,7532,637.3 Flood205,4521,314.0 Drought25,283287.0 Wildfire2,791177.6 Other*45,61165.0 Total832,2854,313.8 *Other includes cold waves, severe winter conditions, mass movement, glacier lake outburst floods. Heatwaves were the deadliest type of extreme weather events, accounting for 278,395 global fatalities. Heat can exacerbate existing health conditions, while heat stroke can be life-threatening. However, it had the lowest economic loss at $32.9 billion, highlighting that it can be a silent killer without a trail of destruction behind it like other extreme weather events. Some of the deadliest heatwaves took place in typically mild regions. In 2022, over 60,000 people died in Europe amid extreme heat, while 56,000 people perished in a 2010 Russian heatwave. Storms followed closely with 274,750 fatalities; they also racked up the largest bill, at $2.6 trillion. Some countries are more exposed than others, facing storms and cyclones on a recurring basis. Myanmar experienced significant losses in 2008 when Cyclone Nargis caused over 138,000 fatalities, while in Honduras Hurricane Mitch caused $7 billion worth of damage and 14,000 deaths. Both countries have high risks of hurricanes and hazards. Flooding, which includes both flash floods and river floods, was responsible for 205,452 deaths and $1.3 trillion of economic damage. Drought and wildfires were responsible for 25,283 and 2,791 excess deaths, respectively. They cost countries $287.0 billion and $177.6 billion in direct damage. Other events, including cold waves, severe winter conditions, mass movement and glacier lake outburst floods, collectively saw 45,611 deaths and resulted in the second-lowest level of economic damage, at $65 billion. Disproportionate Impact on the Global South The Climate Risk Index noted that extreme weather events disproportionately impact the Global South; six out of 10 of the most affected countries between 1995 and 2024 were lower-middle-income, per the report. Such countries are on the frontlines of climate change but have the least economic capacity to adapt to it. The need to support developing nations has been widely recognized. At COP30 in Brazil, international governments agreed to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action and triple adaptation financing by 2035. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about how extreme weather affects the economy, check out this graphic which charts its impact on the U.S.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Happiest Countries, Ranked Each Year (2015–2025) 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 Finland has held the top spot since 2017, leading the rankings for nearly a decade. Canada, New Zealand, and Australia were in the top 10 in 2015, but not in 2025. Costa Rica surged to No. 4 in 2025, one of the biggest recent jumps. Over the last decade, the world’s happiest countries have remained remarkably consistent at the top, with Nordic nations dominating the rankings year after year. But beneath that stability, there have been notable shifts—including Costa Rica’s recent surge into the top five and the disappearance of countries like Canada and Australia from the top 10. This chart tracks how the world’s happiest countries have moved up and down the rankings each year since 2015, based on survey data from over 140 countries compiled by Gallup and published in the 2026 World Happiness Report Finland has now held the top spot for nine consecutive years, while several longtime contenders have slipped or dropped out entirely. The Dominance of Finland and Northern Europe Scandinavian and Northern European countries overall have dominated the top of the leaderboard over the last decade, with Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden consistently scoring alongside Finland among the top five countries worldwide. The following tables highlight annual rankings in 2015 and 2025 of the world’s happiest countries. Each year’s score is averaged with the previous two years, meaning 2015’s results reflect data from 2013–2015. RankCountryScore (2015) 1 Denmark7.526 2 Switzerland7.509 3 Iceland7.501 4 Norway7.498 5 Finland7.413 6 Canada7.404 7 Netherlands7.339 8 New Zealand7.334 9 Australia7.313 10 Sweden7.291 And here’s how the top 10 looked in 2025, the most recent year covered: RankCountryScore (2025) 1 Finland7.764 2 Iceland7.54 3 Denmark7.539 4 Costa Rica7.439 5 Sweden7.255 6 Norway7.242 7 Netherlands7.223 8 Israel7.187 9 Luxembourg7.063 10 Switzerland7.018 The Nordic model’s success in building relatively egalitarian and prosperous societies is often cited as a key reason for these consistently high rankings. In addition, given the methodology’s subjective nature, social and cultural norms almost certainly factor into the countries’ consistently high scores relative to other regions of Europe and the world. Beyond Scandinavia and the Nordics Meanwhile, Western European peers have also been mainstays in the last decade’s annual top 10 rankings. The Netherlands has placed at least seventh every year of the 2015-2025 period, while Luxembourg has made regular appearances in the top 10 since 2019. Switzerland has made appearances in every year’s top 10 with the exception of 2024, although its overall ranking has substantially dropped since its second-place peak in 2015. Austria, a regular top 10 scorer up to 2020, has made no post-pandemic appearances. Non-European Entries From Around the World Beyond Europe, countries from every continent except Africa and South America have ranked among the 10 happiest countries worldwide between 2015 and 2025. Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have each made sporadic appearances in the years up to 2024, while Israel has been a regular high-scorer since it first entered the top 10 in 2021. Two Latin American countries have also made appearances in recent years, with Mexico reaching tenth in 2024 and Costa Rica soaring to a dramatic fourth-place finish in 2025. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Visualizing Happiness Across the Americas on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How Much Rent Has Risen in 30 Major U.S. Cities Since 2020 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 Miami saw the largest rent increase among major U.S. cities, with average rents rising 53% since 2020 to reach $2,645 in January. Fast-growing Sun Belt metros—including Tampa and Atlanta—saw some of the sharpest rent increases, fueled by migration from higher-cost regions. San Francisco (+13%) and Austin (+14%) experienced much slower rent growth. Rents across major U.S. cities have surged 36% since 2020, reflecting the ripple effects of pandemic migration, tight housing supply, and rising demand in Sun Belt metros. Using data from Zillow, this visualization compares rent inflation across 30 major U.S. cities between 2020 and January 2026, revealing where prices have climbed the fastest, and where growth has been more subdued. Some cities have seen rent increases of more than 50%, while others have experienced significantly slower growth despite already high housing costs. Miami Saw the Biggest Rent Increase Since 2020 Since 2020, Miami has seen the fastest rent growth in the U.S., with prices soaring 53%. RankCityChange in Rental Cost 2020-2026Average Monthly RentJan 2026 1Miami, FL53%$2,645 2Tampa, FL50%$1,986 3Riverside, CA48%$2,464 4St. Louis, MO44%$1,409 5Cincinnati, OH43%$1,522 6Detroit, MI42%$1,455 7San Diego, CA41%$2,871 8Atlanta, GA38%$1,812 9Chicago, IL37%$2,091 10Orlando, FL37%$1,917 11Phoenix, AZ36%$1,718 12Las Vegas, NV36%$1,716 13Charlotte, NC36%$1,704 14Philadelphia, PA34%$1,849 15Sacramento, CA34%$2,197 16Pittsburgh, PA32%$1,449 17New York, NY32%$3,232 18Baltimore, MD32%$1,855 19Boston, MA29%$3,049 20Los Angeles, CA28%$2,885 21Dallas, TX27%$1,633 22Seattle, WA25%$2,183 23Portland, OR25%$1,778 24Washington, DC24%$2,333 25Houston, TX22%$1,612 26Minneapolis, MN22%$1,665 27Denver, CO19%$1,838 28San Antonio, TX17%$1,380 29Austin, TX14%$1,561 30San Francisco, CA13%$3,064 Back in 2020, rent in Miami cost $1,725, based on typical mid-market rents adjusted for the local housing mix. By January 2026, it climbed to $2,645, now higher than rents in Seattle and Washington, DC. This coincided with a pandemic-era migration wave that added roughly 250,000 residents to the region. Tampa ranks second, with 50% rent inflation. While monthly rent remains more affordable than Miami, at $1,986, prices have shot up by $664. Even more strikingly, the Tampa Bay region grew by 497,000 residents, likely owing to its relative affordability. Rent Inflation Varies Across California Cities While Riverside and San Diego saw among the fastest-growing rents nationwide, San Francisco price growth was muted. Riverside rents boomed 48% as residents moved away from costlier California metros. Over the period, rents jumped $795, reaching $2,464 per month, marking the third-highest increase across cities analyzed. By contrast, San Francisco saw the slowest rent growth, rising just 13% since 2020. Amid growing affordability concerns, roughly 116,000 residents left the city, helping ease pressure on rental prices. Notably, Austin followed a similar pattern of slower rent growth, with prices rising 14% over the period. Unlike San Francisco, however, the key factor was record apartment construction that significantly increased supply and moderated rent increases. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the world’s top 20 cities with sky-high rent.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Where the World’s Population Falls on the Happiness Scale 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 Finland, Denmark, and many of the world’s happiest countries are home to relatively small populations. Billions live in mid-ranked happiness countries including India, China, and Indonesia. Lower happiness scores are concentrated in parts of Africa and Asia, home to large and growing populations. The world’s happiest countries are often ranked, but looking at happiness scores from the latest 2026 World Happiness Report in relation to population gives a clearer view of the global population’s happiness or unhappiness. While Nordic nations consistently top global happiness rankings, they represent only a small fraction of the world’s population. Meanwhile, billions of people live in countries with more moderate—or lower—levels of life satisfaction. Using data from the 2026 World Happiness Report, this visualization combines happiness scores with population data from the UN World Population Prospects to reveal how happiness is truly distributed across the globe. The World’s Happiness Distribution by Population At the top of the rankings, countries like Finland, Denmark, and Iceland continue to report the highest levels of life satisfaction. Life satisfaction was measured using the Cantril Ladder, which asked people to rate their lives on a scale of 0-10, where 10 represents the best possible life, and 0 represents the worst. Rankings averaged data over three years, to better capture happiness and well-being. The data table below shows the happiness score and population of each country in the 2026 World Happiness Report: RankCountryHappiness ScorePopulationRegion 1 Finland7.85.6MEurope 2 Iceland7.5398KEurope 3 Denmark7.56.0MEurope 4 Costa Rica7.45.2MNorth America 5 Sweden7.310.7MEurope 6 Norway7.25.6MEurope 7 Netherlands7.218.3MEurope 8 Israel7.29.5MAsia 9 Luxembourg7.1680KEurope 10 Switzerland7.09.0MEurope 11 New Zealand7.05.3MOceania 12 Mexico7.0131.9MNorth America 13 Ireland6.95.3MEurope 14 Belgium6.911.8MEurope 15 Australia6.927.0MOceania 16 Kosovo6.91.7MEurope 17 Germany6.984.1MEurope 18 Slovenia6.92.1MEurope 19 Austria6.89.1MEurope 20 Czechia6.811.3MAsia 21 United Arab Emirates6.810.6MEurope 22 Saudi Arabia6.834.6MAsia 23 United States6.8347.3MNorth America 24 Poland6.838.1MEurope 25 Canada6.740.1MNorth America 26 Taiwan6.723.1MAsia 27 Belize6.7423KNorth America 28 Lithuania6.72.8MEurope 29 United Kingdom6.769.6MEurope 30 Serbia6.76.7MEurope 31 Uruguay6.63.4MSouth America 32 Brazil6.6212.8MSouth America 33 Kazakhstan6.620.8MAsia 34 Romania6.618.9MEurope 35 France6.666.7MEurope 36 Singapore6.65.9MAsia 37 El Salvador6.66.4MNorth America 38 Italy6.659.1MEurope 39 Panama6.54.6MNorth America 40 Kuwait6.55.0MAsia 41 Spain6.547.9MEurope 42 Guatemala6.518.7MNorth America 43 Malta6.4545KEurope 44 Argentina6.445.9MSouth America 45 Viet Nam6.4101.6MAsia 46 Estonia6.41.3MEurope 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina6.43.1MEurope 48 Latvia6.41.9MEurope 49 Jamaica6.32.8MNorth America 50 Chile6.319.9MSouth America 51 Nicaragua6.37.0MNorth America 52 Thailand6.371.6MAsia 53 Uzbekistan6.337.1MAsia 54 Slovakia6.35.5MEurope 55 Bahrain6.31.6MAsia 56 Philippines6.2116.8MAsia 57 Paraguay6.27.0MSouth America 58 Oman6.25.5MAsia 59 Ecuador6.118.3MSouth America 60 Montenegro6.1633KEurope 61 Japan6.1123.1MAsia 62 Cyprus6.11.4MEurope 63 Honduras6.111.0MNorth America 64 Dominican Republic6.111.5MNorth America 65 China6.11.42BAsia 66 Kyrgyzstan6.07.3MAsia 67 Republic of Korea6.053.4MSouth America 68 Colombia6.051.7MAsia 69 Portugal6.010.4MEurope 70 Croatia6.03.8MEurope 71 Malaysia6.036.0MAsia 72 Peru6.034.6MSouth America 73 Mauritius5.91.3MAfrica 74 Hungary5.99.6MEurope 75 Mongolia5.93.5MAsia 76 Trinidad and Tobago5.91.5MNorth America 77 Republic of Moldova5.93.0MEurope 78 Bolivia5.812.6MSouth America 79 Russian Federation5.8144.0MEurope 80 Venezuela5.828.5MSouth America 81 Libya5.77.5MAfrica 82 North Macedonia5.71.8MEurope 83 Algeria5.747.4MAfrica 84 Bulgaria5.76.7MEurope 85 Greece5.79.9MEurope 86 Albania5.72.8MEurope 87 Indonesia5.6285.7MAsia 88 Tajikistan5.610.8MAsia 89 Armenia5.63.0MAsia 90 Hong Kong SAR5.67.4MAsia 91 Georgia5.53.8MAsia 92 Lao PDR5.57.9MAsia 93 Mozambique5.335.6MAfrica 94 Türkiye5.387.7MAsia 95 Iraq5.247.0MAsia 96 Gabon5.22.6MAfrica 97 Iran5.292.4MAsia 98 Côte d’Ivoire5.132.7MAfrica 99 Nepal5.129.6MAsia 100 Cameroon5.129.9MAfrica 101 South Africa5.064.7MAfrica 102 Azerbaijan5.010.4MAsia 103 Niger4.927.9MAfrica 104 Pakistan4.9255.2MAsia 105 Tunisia4.812.3MAfrica 106 Nigeria4.8237.5MAfrica 107 Senegal4.818.9MAfrica 108 Namibia4.83.1MAfrica 109 State of Palestine4.75.6MAsia 110 Kenya4.757.5MAfrica 111 Ukraine4.739.0MEurope 112 Morocco4.638.4MAfrica 113 Guinea4.615.1MAfrica 114 Mali4.625.2MAfrica 115 Ghana4.635.1MAfrica 116 India4.51.46BAsia 117 Somalia4.519.7MAfrica 118 Uganda4.551.4MAfrica 119 Jordan4.511.5MAsia 120 Mauritania4.55.3MAfrica 121 Cambodia4.517.8MAsia 122 Congo4.56.5MAfrica 123 Burkina Faso4.524.1MAfrica 124 Benin4.414.8MAfrica 125 Chad4.421.0MAfrica 126 Lesotho4.42.4MAfrica 127 Bangladesh4.3175.7MAsia 128 Gambia4.321.9MAfrica 129 Myanmar4.354.9MAsia 130 Liberia4.35.7MAfrica 131 Togo4.39.7MAfrica 132 Madagascar4.232.7MAfrica 133 Zambia4.121.9MAfrica 134 Sri Lanka4.023.2MAsia 135 Ethiopia4.0135.5MAfrica 136 Comoros3.9883KAfrica 137 Eswatini3.91.3MAfrica 138 Tanzania3.970.5MAfrica 139 Egypt3.9118.4MAfrica 140 DR Congo3.8112.8MAfrica 141 Lebanon3.75.8MAsia 142 Yemen3.541.8MAsia 143 Botswana3.52.6MAfrica 144 Zimbabwe3.317.0MAfrica 145 Malawi3.322.2MAfrica 146 Sierra Leone3.38.8MAfrica 147 Afghanistan1.443.8MAsia Across all nations in the top 10, populations stood below 20 million, or well under it. Mexico, meanwhile, stood as a clear outlier. Ranking in 12th globally, it not only holds a 131.9 million population, but it outranks several major economies like Germany and the UK which have significantly smaller populations. Moreover, the U.S. (#23), Brazil (#32), and Vietnam (#45) are among the few large populations that rank in the top 50. Happiness of the World’s Population Giants With nearly a 1.5 billion population, India is the world’s most populous nation, but ranks 116th overall in happiness. Covering 17% of the global population, India ranks below countries like Ukraine, Venezuela, and Iran. Despite strong economic growth, this has yet to translate into improved lived experience across its population. China, the world’s second-most populous country, ranked significantly higher. In the past decade, its ranking has climbed from 79th to 65th, although it still remains lower than most other major economies. Together, these population giants highlight a key reality: global happiness is shaped far more by where most people live than by which countries rank at the top. While the happiest nations tend to dominate headlines, they represent only a small share of humanity. In contrast, billions of people live in countries where happiness levels are more moderate—or still developing—shifting the true center of global well-being away from the top of the rankings. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the countries with the highest and lowest life expectancy in the world.

Published 10 minutes ago on March 19, 2026 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Abha Patil Athul Alexander Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Adobe How AI Could Add $600B to India’s Economy by 2035     Key Takeaways AI could add up to $607B in productivity gains to India’s GDP by 2035, representing about 6% of the economy.        Manufacturing and agriculture will drive the majority of gains, accounting for over two-thirds of projected value creation.         Productivity gains could be a key economic lever, as AI enhances everyday processes across industries.        India’s AI boom is poised to reshape one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. According to PwC, artificial intelligence could contribute between $550 billion and $607 billion to India’s GDP by 2035, equivalent to roughly 6% of total GDP. This visualization, created in partnership with Adobe, explores how AI could unlock hundreds of billions in economic value across India’s key industries. The projected gains reflect not just technological innovation, but a broad productivity shift across foundational sectors of the economy. AI‑powered productivity tools are driving this shift by streamlining everyday document workflows. They help teams analyze information faster, collaborate more efficiently, and turn data into decisions seamlessly. Productivity Boost by Sector Manufacturing is expected to see the largest gains, generating between $235.0 billion (low estimate) and $259.1 billion (high estimate) in value. From predictive maintenance to intelligent automation and supply chain optimization, AI could help Indian manufacturers increase output while lowering costs. SectorValue Creation (high) ($ billions)Value Creation (low) ($ billions) Agriculture153.9139.3 Education77.670.2 Energy Utilities84.676.6 Health32.129.1 Manufacturing259.1235.0 Total607.3550.2 Agriculture follows closely behind, with $139.3–$153.9 billion in projected value creation. AI-driven crop monitoring, smarter irrigation, and advanced weather forecasting could significantly improve yields and reduce waste in a sector that employs millions. Other sectors also stand to benefit: Energy & Utilities: $76.6–$84.6 billion Education: $70.2–$77.6 billion Healthcare: $29.1–$32.1 billion In the education sector, AI is streamlining administrative tasks, allowing teachers to focus on high-value activities that enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes. Altogether, these sector gains total between $550.2 and $607.3 billion by 2035. The Productivity Revolution Starts Now AI transformation doesn’t begin with futuristic robotics—it starts by improving everyday document workflows. Tasks like editing reports, reviewing scanned files, or updating PDFs are increasingly handled through browser‑based PDF tools that help simplify routine workflows and support faster decision‑making. Explore AI-powered Document Workflows. You may also like Business3 days ago Where Venture Capital Money Is Going: AI vs. Everything Else Dive into this bar chart, which shows global venture capital investment into artificial intelligence versus all other sectors. Technology4 days ago Mapped: Where Americans Use Claude AI the Most Dive into this map, which shows which U.S. states have the highest use of Anthropic’s chatbot Claude relative to their workforce data. Technology4 days ago Mapped: Which Countries Use Claude AI the Most Dive into this map, which shows which countries use Anthropic’s chatbot Claude the most, relative to their workforce populations. Technology2 weeks ago Ranked: The 15 Countries With the Most Supercomputers From the U.S. and China to Singapore, dive in to which countries have the most supercomputers. Misc3 weeks ago Ranked: The 20 Most Visited Websites in the World in 2026 Google and YouTube dominate web traffic in 2026, as ChatGPT surges into the top five. Maps4 weeks ago Mapped: The World’s Data Centers by Country (2026) The U.S. tops the list with nearly 4,000 data centers. Subscribe Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Join 375,000+ email subscribers: *Sign Up

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The World’s Happiest and Unhappiest 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 Finland ranks #1 with a score of 7.8, while Afghanistan ranks last at 1.4, highlighting a wide global gap in life satisfaction. Nordic countries dominate the top rankings, while countries facing conflict and instability cluster at the bottom. The U.S. ranks 23rd, continuing a long-term decline from its peak of 11th in 2011. Every year, the World Happiness Report reveals where people feel most satisfied with their lives, and where they don’t. This graphic uses data from the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report to show the happiest and unhappiest countries in the world. The report ranks 147 countries using data from the Gallup World Poll, where respondents score their lives on a scale from 0 to 10, known as the Cantril Ladder. The rankings are based on a three-year average from 2023 to 2025, offering a more stable snapshot of global well-being. The Top 30 Happiest Countries in 2026 Finland ranks as the world’s happiest country as of the 2026 report, extending a streak that has lasted nine consecutive years. Alongside Iceland and Denmark, it highlights that high trust in institutions and quality of life remain key drivers of well-being. The data table below ranks the top 30 countries by their happiness score from the World Happiness Report 2026: RankCountryLife evaluation (3-year average) 1 Finland7.8 2 Iceland7.5 3 Denmark7.5 4 Costa Rica7.4 5 Sweden7.3 6 Norway7.2 7 Netherlands7.2 8 Israel7.2 9 Luxembourg7.1 10 Switzerland7.0 11 New Zealand7.0 12 Mexico7.0 13 Ireland6.9 14 Belgium6.9 15 Australia6.9 16 Kosovo6.9 17 Germany6.9 18 Slovenia6.9 19 Austria6.8 20 Czechia6.8 21 United Arab Emirates6.8 22 Saudi Arabia6.8 23 United States6.8 24 Poland6.8 25 Canada6.7 26 Taiwan6.7 27 Belize6.7 28 Lithuania6.7 29 United Kingdom6.7 30 Serbia6.7 Beyond Europe, Costa Rica and Mexico are notable standouts, ranking in the global top 10 and outperforming many wealthier nations. Costa Rica’s rise to fourth is the strongest recording ever for a Latin American nation, while Mexico has jumped to 12th spot up from 36th in 2022. The U.S. ranks 23rd, one of its lowest positions on record. This follows a broadly declining trend seen over the past 15 years. The U.S. ranked 11th in 2011, but by 2024 it had fallen down to its lowest ranking of 24th. A key driver is the sharp drop in well-being among younger Americans, often linked to rising social media use and declining mental health. Elsewhere, Israel ranks eighth, making it the highest-ranked country in the Middle East, followed by the UAE (21st) and Saudi Arabia (22nd). In Asia, Taiwan stands out as the only country to make the global top 30, ranking 26th overall. Which Countries Are the Least Happy? Afghanistan ranks as the world’s unhappiest country, followed by Sierra Leone and Malawi. For years, Afghanistan’s political instability, war, and restrictions on rights and freedoms has led to an increased sense of hopelessness. Over the course of the past decade, its score has dropped from 3.8 in 2016 to just 1.4. The data table below ranks the bottom 30 countries by their happiness score from the World Happiness Report 2026: RankCanadaLife evaluation(3-year average) 1 Afghanistan1.4 2 Sierra Leone3.3 3 Malawi3.3 4 Zimbabwe3.3 5 Botswana3.5 6 Yemen3.5 7 Lebanon3.7 8 DR Congo3.8 9 Egypt3.9 10 Tanzania3.9 11 Eswatini3.9 12 Comoros3.9 13 Ethiopia4.0 14 Sri Lanka4.0 15 Zambia4.1 16 Madagascar4.2 17 Togo4.3 18 Liberia4.3 19 Myanmar4.3 20 Gambia4.3 21 Bangladesh4.3 22 Lesotho4.4 23 Chad4.4 24 Benin4.4 25 Burkina Faso4.5 26 Congo4.5 27 Cambodia4.5 28 Mauritania4.5 29 Jordan4.5 30 Uganda4.5 Myanmar also ranks among the least happy countries globally, as ongoing conflict between the military junta and rebel groups since 2021 has displaced millions and deepened a severe humanitarian crisis. Political upheaval has also swept across other Asian countries, including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, amid economic difficulties. In recent years, both countries have seen protests that led to the ousting of their leaders. Ultimately, the global happiness rankings reveal a clear divide: countries with stability, strong institutions, and social support systems consistently rank highest, while those facing conflict and uncertainty continue to fall behind. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the countries where people live the longest.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The Happiest Countries in the World 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 Finland is once again the world’s happiest country, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. Costa Rica places fourth globally, making it one of the report’s biggest standout performers. Mexico, Kosovo, and the UAE also rank higher than many richer economies. Finland tops the global happiness rankings once again, according to the World Happiness Report 2026. But beyond the familiar Nordic dominance, this year’s rankings include some standout surprises. Costa Rica places fourth globally, while Mexico also ranks ahead of many wealthier nations. Together, these results show how social trust, community, and everyday quality of life can matter as much as income. The map shows how happiness levels compare across countries worldwide. Global Happiness Rankings by Country Finland ranks first with a score of 7.8 out of 10, continuing its long-standing lead in global happiness. The nation’s continued lead reinforces a broader trend: countries with strong institutions, high trust, and robust social safety nets consistently rank highest in life satisfaction. RankCountryHappiness Score 1 Finland7.8 2 Iceland7.5 3 Denmark7.5 4 Costa Rica7.4 5 Sweden7.3 6 Norway7.2 7 Netherlands7.2 8 Israel7.2 9 Luxembourg7.1 10 Switzerland7.0 11 New Zealand7.0 12 Mexico7.0 13 Ireland6.9 14 Belgium6.9 15 Australia6.9 16 Kosovo6.9 17 Germany6.9 18 Slovenia6.9 19 Austria6.8 20 Czechia6.8 21 United Arab Emirates6.8 22 Saudi Arabia6.8 23 United States6.8 24 Poland6.8 25 Canada6.7 26 Taiwan6.7 27 Belize6.7 28 Lithuania6.7 29 United Kingdom6.7 30 Serbia6.7 31 Uruguay6.6 32 Brazil6.6 33 Kazakhstan6.6 34 Romania6.6 35 France6.6 36 Singapore6.6 37 El Salvador6.6 38 Italy6.6 39 Panama6.5 40 Kuwait6.5 41 Spain6.5 42 Guatemala6.5 43 Malta6.4 44 Argentina6.4 45 Viet Nam6.4 46 Estonia6.4 47 Bosnia and Herzegovina6.4 48 Latvia6.4 49 Jamaica6.3 50 Chile6.3 51 Nicaragua6.3 52 Thailand6.3 53 Uzbekistan6.3 54 Slovakia6.3 55 Bahrain6.3 56 Philippines6.2 57 Paraguay6.2 58 Oman6.2 59 Ecuador6.1 60 Montenegro6.1 61 Japan6.1 62 Cyprus6.1 63 Honduras6.1 64 Dominican Republic6.1 65 China6.1 66 Kyrgyzstan6.0 67 Republic of Korea6.0 68 Colombia6.0 69 Portugal6.0 70 Croatia6.0 71 Malaysia6.0 72 Peru6.0 73 Mauritius5.9 74 Hungary5.9 75 Mongolia5.9 76 Trinidad and Tobago5.9 77 Republic of Moldova5.9 78 Bolivia5.8 79 Russian Federation5.8 80 Venezuela5.8 81 Libya5.7 82 North Macedonia5.7 83 Algeria5.7 84 Bulgaria5.7 85 Greece5.7 86 Albania5.7 87 Indonesia5.6 88 Tajikistan5.6 89 Armenia5.6 90 Hong Kong SAR5.6 91 Georgia5.5 92 Lao PDR5.5 93 Mozambique5.3 94 Türkiye5.3 95 Iraq5.2 96 Gabon5.2 97 Iran5.2 98 Côte d’Ivoire5.1 99 Nepal5.1 100 Cameroon5.1 101 South Africa5.0 102 Azerbaijan5.0 103 Niger4.9 104 Pakistan4.9 105 Tunisia4.8 106 Nigeria4.8 107 Senegal4.8 108 Namibia4.8 109 State of Palestine4.7 110 Kenya4.7 111 Ukraine4.7 112 Morocco4.6 113 Guinea4.6 114 Mali4.6 115 Ghana4.6 116 India4.5 117 Somalia4.5 118 Uganda4.5 119 Jordan4.5 120 Mauritania4.5 121 Cambodia4.5 122 Congo4.5 123 Burkina Faso4.5 124 Benin4.4 125 Chad4.4 126 Lesotho4.4 127 Bangladesh4.3 128 Gambia4.3 129 Myanmar4.3 130 Liberia4.3 131 Togo4.3 132 Madagascar4.2 133 Zambia4.1 134 Sri Lanka4.0 135 Ethiopia4.0 136 Comoros3.9 137 Eswatini3.9 138 Tanzania3.9 139 Egypt3.9 140 DR Congo3.8 141 Lebanon3.7 142 Yemen3.5 143 Botswana3.5 144 Zimbabwe3.3 145 Malawi3.3 146 Sierra Leone3.3 147 Afghanistan1.4 Nordic nations, in particular, combine relatively high incomes with low inequality, accessible public services, and strong social cohesion, factors associated with self-reported well-being. Costa Rica (4th) and Mexico (12th) stand out as notable examples, ranking well above many higher-income countries like Ireland, Australia, and Germany. Their performance highlights the role of social connection, community, and lifestyle factors not fully captured by GDP. How Happiness Rankings Are Calculated The report uses the Cantril ladder (a scale from 0 to 10) to capture life satisfaction across 147 countries and a sample size greater than 100,000 people. Scores are averaged from 2023 to 2025 to better capture happiness and well being, and to reduce sampling error. Economic and Regional Trends in Country Happiness High income doesn’t always translate into higher life satisfaction rankings. Many advanced economies—including the U.S., Canada, the UK, and much of Western Europe—fall within a narrow band of scores between 6.7 and 6.9. While still high by global standards, this clustering suggests that life satisfaction has plateaued across wealthier nations. At the same time, key countries in Eastern Europe, such as Poland and Estonia, are steadily climbing the rankings, pointing to improving living standards and social conditions. Across Asia, Taiwan ranks as the region’s happiest country at 26th place, well ahead of Japan (61st) and China (65th). In Africa, Mauritius leads the continent, supported by relatively low corruption and high life expectancy. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the top 30 countries by quality of life.

Published 1 hour ago on March 18, 2026 By Cody Good Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by National Public Utilities Council U.S. States Winning and Losing Data Center Market Share Key Takeaways Texas (+142%) is expected to have the largest increase of data center market share, while Nebraska (-75%) loses the most by 2028. Virginia (-35%) is the largest data center market in the world and is expected to lose over a third of its relative market share despite absolute growth by 2028. The rest of the U.S. (+21%) will gain market share while select legacy markets like California (-50%) and Oregon (-67%) lose. Demand for new data centers is soaring across the United States. By 2028, the projected growth of total U.S. load capacity for data centers is about 150 GW. That’s nearly double the 80 GW capacity from 2025 and the equivalent of 75 Hoover Dams worth of power demand.In response, new growth is shifting to places where power is cheaper, faster to secure, and easier to expand. This graphic, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, shows which U.S. states may win or lose data center market share by 2028. It uses data from Bloom Energy’s 2026 Data Center Power Report. Redrawing the Data Center Market Map Power availability, or lack of it, is redrawing the traditional map of U.S. data centers. The table below shows the expected change in U.S. data center market share among the top markets in 2025 to 2028: U.S. StateExpected Change (%) Texas142 Georgia75 Rest of U.S.21 Arizona0 Ohio-17 Illinois-25 Virginia-35 California-50 Iowa-60 Oregon-67 Nebraska-75 Here, market share means each state’s slice of the overall U.S. market. Expected change is how much that slice will increase or decrease over time. 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See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Life Expectancy by 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 Hawaii had the highest life expectancy in the U.S. at 80.0 years, while West Virginia ranked lowest at 72.2 years. The national average was 77.5 years, but more than half of states (28) fell below that mark. The gap between the highest- and lowest-ranked states was 7.8 years. Life expectancy varies widely across the U.S., with clear regional patterns emerging in the latest data. States in the Northeast and on the West Coast tend to have higher life expectancies, while many in the South and Appalachia rank lower. This map shows these differences using data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, based on 2022 life tables published in December 2025, the latest publicly available state-level figures as of March 2026. The CDC’s report uses period life tables, which estimate how long a hypothetical group would live if it experienced the death rates observed in 2022 at every age. In other words, the measure captures current mortality conditions in each state, not a forecast for babies born there today. Where Americans Live the Longest, and the Shortest Among the 50 states and D.C., Hawaii had the highest life expectancy at birth in 2022 at 80.0 years. Massachusetts followed at 79.8, with New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut close behind. The data table below shows the life expectancy of every U.S. state and D.C.: RankStateLife Expectancy (Years) 1Hawaii80.0 2Massachusetts79.8 3New Jersey79.6 4New York79.5 5Connecticut79.4 6California79.3 7Minnesota79.3 8Rhode Island79.2 9Utah79.0 10New Hampshire78.7 11Colorado78.5 12Idaho78.4 13Washington78.4 14Nebraska78.3 15Vermont78.3 16Wisconsin78.1 17North Dakota77.9 18Iowa77.9 19Florida77.9 20Maryland77.8 21Oregon77.7 22Illinois77.5 23Virginia77.5 24Pennsylvania77.3 25South Dakota77.3 26Montana77.3 27Texas77.1 28Wyoming76.8 29Michigan76.8 30Arizona76.7 31Maine76.6 32District of Columbia76.6 33Delaware76.5 34Kansas76.5 35Nevada76.4 36Georgia75.9 37North Carolina75.9 38Alaska75.8 39Ohio75.6 40Indiana75.4 41Missouri75.2 42South Carolina75.1 43New Mexico74.5 44Arkansas73.9 45Oklahoma73.8 46Tennessee73.8 47Alabama73.8 48Louisiana73.8 49Kentucky73.6 50Mississippi72.6 51West Virginia72.2 On the other end of the ranking, West Virginia came in last at 72.2 years, behind Mississippi at 72.6 and Kentucky at 73.6. The broad pattern is regional: the Northeast and West Coast have higher life expectancies, while many Southern and Appalachian states cluster at the bottom. Why the National Average Misses the State Divide While the national average is 77.5 years, only 21 states cleared that mark. Illinois and Virginia matched it exactly, and the remaining 28 states came in below it. The CDC also found that females had higher life expectancy than males in every state and D.C., but the size of that gender gap varied widely. States on the lower end of life expectancy tended to have larger divides, while higher-ranked states had smaller gaps. For example, New Mexico (ninth-lowest life expectancy at 74.5) recorded the largest female-male gap at 6.9 years, while Utah (ninth-highest at 79 years) had the smallest at 3.6 years. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Why Living Longer Isn’t Always Living Healthier on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The World’s Biggest Energy Sources 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 Oil is the most common dominant energy source globally, leading in 39 of the countries covered in the dataset. Coal remains the primary energy source in several of Asia’s largest economies, including China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Biomass is still the biggest energy source across much of Africa, where fuels like firewood and charcoal remain widely used for cooking and heating. Despite rapid growth in renewables, much of the world still relies on a small group of traditional energy sources. In many countries, oil, coal, or natural gas continues to supply the largest share of energy used across transportation, industry, and electricity generation. This map shows the largest primary energy source in 112 countries using data from the International Energy Agency (IEA). Primary energy refers to energy in its raw form before it is converted into electricity or refined fuels. The global picture highlights how different regions depend on different fuels. Oil dominates in many economies, coal still powers several of Asia’s largest countries, and traditional biomass remains central to energy use across parts of Africa. Oil Leads in the Largest Number of Countries Oil is the most common primary energy source globally, with 39 of the countries in the dataset relying on it more than any other fuel. It dominates across much of Europe, the Middle East, and large parts of Asia-Pacific. In many economies, petroleum products remain essential for transportation and heavy industry. Even countries that produce natural gas, coal, or hydropower domestically often still rely on oil for a significant share of their overall energy supply. CountryLargest source of energy AlbaniaOil AlgeriaNatural Gas AngolaBiomass ArgentinaNatural Gas ArmeniaNatural Gas AustraliaOil AustriaOil AzerbaijanNatural Gas BangladeshNatural Gas BelarusNatural Gas BelgiumOil BeninBiomass Bosnia and HerzegovinaCoal BotswanaCoal BrazilOil BulgariaOil Burkina FasoBiomass CameroonBiomass CanadaNatural Gas ChadBiomass ChileOil ChinaCoal China Hong Kong SARNatural Gas ColombiaOil Côte d’IvoireBiomass CroatiaOil CyprusOil CzechiaCoal Democratic Republic of the CongoBiomass EcuadorOil EgyptNatural Gas EritreaBiomass EstoniaCoal EthiopiaBiomass FinlandBiomass FranceNuclear GabonBiomass GeorgiaNatural Gas GermanyOil GhanaOil GreeceOil HungaryOil IcelandRenewables/Geothermal IndiaCoal IndonesiaCoal IranNatural Gas IraqOil IsraelNatural Gas ItalyNatural Gas JapanOil KazakhstanCoal KenyaBiomass KuwaitNatural Gas LatviaBiomass LithuaniaOil LuxembourgOil MadagascarBiomass MalaysiaNatural Gas MaltaNatural Gas MexicoNatural Gas MoldovaNatural Gas MontenegroOil MoroccoOil MozambiqueBiomass NamibiaOil NetherlandsOil New ZealandOil NigerBiomass North MacedoniaOil NorwayHydro OmanNatural Gas PakistanBiomass PeruOil PhilippinesCoal PolandOil PortugalOil QatarNatural Gas Republic of the CongoBiomass RomaniaOil Russian FederationNatural Gas RwandaBiomass Saudi ArabiaOil SenegalOil SerbiaCoal SingaporeOil SlovakiaNuclear SloveniaOil South AfricaCoal South KoreaOil SpainOil Sri LankaBiomass SudanBiomass SwedenNuclear SwitzerlandOil TaiwanCoal TanzaniaBiomass ThailandOil TogoBiomass Trinidad & TobagoNatural Gas TunisiaNatural Gas TürkiyeOil TurkmenistanNatural Gas UgandaBiomass UkraineNatural Gas United Arab EmiratesNatural Gas United KingdomNatural Gas United StatesOil UzbekistanNatural Gas VenezuelaNatural Gas VietnamCoal ZambiaBiomass ZimbabweBiomass Major economies such as the United States, Japan, and Germany still rely primarily on oil despite growing investments in renewables and electrification. Following oil, natural gas is the next most common primary energy source globally, with 29 countries relying on it the most. Coal Remains Key in Major Asian Economies Coal continues to dominate the energy mix in several of the world’s largest emerging economies. China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam all rely on coal as their biggest primary energy source. One reason is simple: availability. Many of these countries have large domestic coal reserves and long-established mining and power infrastructure built around the fuel. At the same time, coal remains one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, making these economies central to the future trajectory of global energy transitions. Biomass Leads in Many African Countries Across much of Africa, biomass remains the largest primary energy source. This includes fuels such as firewood, charcoal, and agricultural waste. In many rural areas, these fuels are still widely used for everyday needs like cooking and heating, particularly where access to electricity or modern fuels remains limited. Outside of Africa, only three other countries in the dataset rely primarily on biomass for energy: Finland, Latvia, and Pakistan. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out All of the World’s Oil Reserves by Country, in One Visualization on Voronoi.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The Companies Shipping the Most Humanoid Robots 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 Chinese companies accounted for nearly 90% of global humanoid robot shipments in 2025. Unitree and AgiBot shipped more than 10,000 robots combined, far ahead of every other manufacturer. Tesla, Figure AI, and Agility Robotics each shipped about 150 units, showing how early the U.S. market still is. Global humanoid robot shipments surpassed 14,500 in 2025. By 2030, they could reach mass adoption. By far, China dominated global sales last year, covering 90% of total sales. While early deployments are largely for research and industrial purposes, their applications could soon break into wider retail uses and household tasks. Based on data from multiple sources via Rest of World, this graphic ranks the companies shipping the world’s humanoid robots as the industry expands. The Top Companies by Humanoid Robot Sales in 2025 The table below ranks humanoid robot shipments by company in 2025, highlighting which firms are leading the early commercialization of this emerging technology. CompanyUnits Sold 2025Country Unitree5,500 China AgiBot5,168 China UBTECH1,000 China Leju Robotics500 China Engine AI400 China Fourier Intelligence300 China Figure AI150 U.S. Agility Robotics150 U.S. Tesla150 U.S. Others1,350 N/A Unitree ranks first globally, with 5,500 units sold in 2025, up from around 1,500 a year earlier. Moreover, Unitree’s models stand among the world’s most advanced and affordable. Its cheapest R1 model, for instance, costs just $5,900, while the company also sells robot dogs for $1,600. Competitor AgiBot followed next seeing 5,168 units sold, with its lowest-cost model standing at $14,500. Overall, 21 new models were introduced in China in 2025, rising from three in 2022. While Elon Musk projects humanoid robots will outnumber the human population by 2040, Tesla’s rollout has been markedly slower. In 2025, it shipped 150 of its Optimus models, with public sales forecasted to begin in 2027. Similarly, other leading U.S. companies Figure AI and Agility Robotics each shipped about the same amount. Despite limited deliveries so far, Figure AI soared to a $39 billion valuation, jumping from $2.6 billion in 2024. China’s Deep Supply Chains China’s Yangtze River Delta contains the world’s most vertically integrated supply chain for humanoid robotics. Not only are Unitree and AgiBot based in the region, it is home to several leading suppliers of robotics parts. DeepSeek and Alibiba—which launched an AI model designed for robotics—are also found in the cluster. Additionally, the region’s role as a EV manufacturing hub serves as a key catalyst to production. Like autos, humanoids require thousands of precision components. In many cases, EV actuators and gears can be repurposed for humanoid robotics manufacturing. Today, China controls about 26% of the global actuator market, compared with roughly 5% for the United States. Along with this industrial base, humanoid robots depend heavily on critical minerals and rare earth elements, materials that China dominates, driving roughly 60% of global production. Together, these supply chain advantages give China a structural edge in scaling these emerging technologies. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the growth of industrial robots by country.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The World’s LNG Chokepoints 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 Strait of Hormuz is the most trafficked liquefied natural gas (LNG) chokepoint on Earth, where 21% of global LNG trade passes through. Over half (54%) of the world’s LNG trade must pass through a strategic chokepoint for market access. Much like crude oil, LNG markets rely on safe passage through just a handful of narrow waterways. When passable, 54% of global LNG trade is shipped through these critical chokepoints to feed the world energy system every single day. This visualization maps out the most important LNG chokepoints and their share of global LNG trade. The data is from the U.S. Energy Information Administration and is for the first half of 2025 in billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d). What is Liquefied Natural Gas? Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas that has been supercooled down to about  -260° F / -162° C. When this happens, the gas condenses into a liquid, reducing its volume by roughly 600 times. The massive reduction in volume enables local storage and global transport via tanker ships. It’s what allows countries with large reserves of natural gas, like the U.S. or Qatar, to sell to customers across the world.  Once ‘re-gasified’ on land, that energy goes towards electric power generation, chemical feedstocks, and residential heating. The Strait of Hormuz: The Most Critical LNG Chokepoint Located between Iran and Oman, the Strait of Hormuz is a narrow sea corridor connecting the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. It is the single most critical LNG chokepoint in the world, relied upon for 21% (11.4 Bcf) of global LNG volume. Chokepoint Location2025 H1 Volume (bcf/d)% of World LNG trade Strait of Hormuz11.421% Strait of Malacca9.217% Cape of Good Hope5.710% Danish Straits1.63% Suez Canal0.92% Turkish Strait0.61% Bab el-Mandeb Strait00% Total29.454% While some oil can bypass the Strait of Hormuz using pipelines, this is the only path for natural gas producers, like Qatar, to move product to market. When over one-fifth of global LNG trade is disrupted, market volatility is sure to follow. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait Since 2023, Yemen-based Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have stopped LNG flow entirely. The Bab el-Mandeb is the southern gateway of the Red Sea, connecting the Indian Ocean to the Suez Canal and to European markets. To avoid the LNG chokepoint, tankers must sail around the southern tip of Africa via the Cape of Good Hope, which accounts for 10% (5.7 Bcf/d) of global LNG trade. The reroute adds roughly two weeks of travel time and significantly higher fuel costs to every voyage. Other LNG Chokepoints (or Lack of) Around the World In addition to Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb, several other chokepoints control global LNG flow. The Strait of Malacca in Asia, second only to Hormuz, sees 17% (9.2 Bcf/d) of global LNG trade. In Europe, The Danish Straits move about 1.6 Bcf/d while the Turkish Straits move 0.6 Bcf/d. North American LNG exports to Europe face no chokepoint dependencies, moving freely across the Atlantic. Though shipments to Asia may pass through the Panama Canal, North America’s extensive pipeline network can reroute fuels if necessary. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about the global natural gas market, check out this graphic visualizing the countries with the largest proven natural gas reserves on Voronoi.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: The Top Crude Oil Producers 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 The U.S. was the world’s largest crude oil producer in 2025, pumping 13.58 million barrels per day. Five of the world’s top 10 crude oil producers are in the Middle East. Russia and Saudi Arabia ranked second and third globally, each producing more than 9.5 million barrels per day. The U.S. produced more crude oil than any other country in 2025, by a wide margin. But while America leads the ranking, the Middle East remains the world’s biggest production hub, with five countries in the global top 10. This graphic shows crude oil production by country, using 2025 data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). The ranking highlights how oil production is spread across multiple continents, while still concentrated among a small group of leading producers. America Leads Global Crude Oil Production The U.S. was the world’s top crude oil producer in 2025, with more than 13.58 million barrels per day (mb/d), representing a 16% share of global production. The country surpassed Russia in 2018 and in 2023 became the largest producer of crude oil of any country in history. Here’s how the world’s top producers stack up, based on annualized data from Jan-Nov 2025: RankCountryAnnualized Average Crude Oil production (million barrels per day) 1 United States13.577 2 Russia9.867 3 Saudi Arabia9.509 4 Canada4.938 5 Iraq4.394 6 China4.337 7 Iran4.192 8 United Arab Emirates3.817 9 Brazil3.745 10 Kuwait2.575 11 Kazakhstan2.065 12 Norway1.846 13 Mexico1.724 14 Nigeria1.609 15 Libya1.357 16 Qatar1.311 17 Algeria1.140 18 Angola1.033 19 Oman1.000 20 Venezuela0.974 21 Argentina0.788 22 Colombia0.746 23 Guyana0.733 24 United Kingdom0.612 25 India0.602 26 Indonesia0.582 27 Azerbaijan0.562 28 Malaysia0.515 29 Egypt0.509 30 Ecuador0.439 31 Australia0.245 32 Congo-Brazzaville0.240 33 Gabon0.238 34 Turkmenistan0.191 35 Ghana0.183 36 Bahrain0.183 37 Vietnam0.164 38 Thailand0.160 39 Chad0.127 40 Turkiye0.125 41 South Sudan0.112 42 Niger0.101 43 Brunei0.100 44 Senegal0.100 45 Italy0.084 46 Equatorial Guinea0.078 47 Syria0.073 48 Denmark0.072 49 Cameroon0.059 50 Pakistan0.058 51 Cote d'Ivoire0.054 52 Romania0.052 53 Trinidad and Tobago0.051 54 Peru0.045 55 Germany0.032 56 Papua New Guinea0.032 57 Sudan0.030 58 Uzbekistan0.030 59 Belarus0.026 60 Cuba0.026 61 Tunisia0.026 62 Hungary0.023 63 Netherlands0.021 64 Israel0.020 65 Bolivia0.018 66 Poland0.016 67 Congo-Kinshasa0.016 68 Yemen0.015 69 Mongolia0.014 70 Albania0.012 71 Suriname0.012 72 Serbia0.012 73 France0.010 74 Croatia0.009 75 Austria0.009 76 New Zealand0.007 77 Burma0.006 78 Kyrgyzstan0.006 79 Guatemala0.005 80 Japan0.003 81 Bangladesh0.003 82 Timor-Leste0.002 83 Chile0.002 84 Greece0.001 85 Czechia0.001 86 Bulgaria0.001 87 Barbados0.001 88 Belize0.001 89 Lithuania0.001 90 Philippines0.001 Roughly a quarter of U.S. production comes from the Permian Basin, a sedimentary region spanning western Texas and southeastern New Mexico. Beyond the Permian and other Texas deposits, the U.S. also has major oil reserves in Alaska and the Gulf of Mexico. In Alaska, oil revenues have supported the Alaska Permanent Fund since the 1970s, a state-owned sovereign wealth fund that pays dividends to residents. The Middle East Remains the World’s Biggest Oil Hub Five Middle Eastern countries ranked among the world’s top 10 crude oil producers in 2025: Saudi Arabia (9.51 mb/d), Iraq (4.39), Iran (4.19), the United Arab Emirates (3.82), and Kuwait (2.58). All five sit along the Persian Gulf, giving the region an outsized role in global energy markets. That also means conflict or disruption around the Strait of Hormuz can have major consequences for global oil supply. Since the 1960s, each of these countries has also been a core member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which coordinates among major oil producers on output and pricing strategy. Other Major Oil Producers Outside OPEC The U.S. is not a member of OPEC. Nor are Canada (4.94 mb/d) and China (4.34), both of which produced more than 4 million barrels per day in 2025 and ranked among the global top 10. Meanwhile, two other major producers, Russia (9.87) and Brazil (3.74), are part of OPEC+, a looser coalition that works with OPEC members to manage production when interests align. In recent years, tensions have occasionally emerged between OPEC’s core producers, led by Saudi Arabia, and OPEC+ partners such as Russia over how much oil to pump while trying to support prices. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The U.S. and China Consume 35% of the World’s Oil on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 3 hours ago on March 16, 2026 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo Breaking Down the $417 Billion Sports Industry     Key Takeaways The global sports industry is worth $417 billion, spanning media, fan engagement, and betting.        Sports betting is the largest segment, accounting for $133 billion, or nearly one-third of the total market.        The market value of the industry is heading toward $602 billion by 2030.        The global sports industry has evolved into a massive ecosystem spanning broadcasting, betting, fan experiences, and digital entertainment. At an estimated $417 billion in total value today, the market continues to expand rapidly and is projected to reach $602 billion by 2030. With major events like the NCAA’s March Madness tournament just around the corner, the business of sports remains firmly in the global spotlight. Created in partnership with Terzo, this graphic breaks down the sports economy by subsector to show where the industry’s biggest revenue streams come from, revealing where growth opportunities are emerging. It’s part of our Markets in a Minute series, which delivers quick economic insights for executives. Betting Dominates the Sports Economy Betting is now the largest segment of the global sports market, generating $133 billion in revenue, nearly one-third of the industry’s total value. SectorMarket Value ($ billions) Media Rights61 Sponsorship & In-venue Ads52 Matchday34 Merchandising7 Pay-TV Subscriptions49 Streaming/App Subscriptions24 Broadcasting & Streaming Advertising12 Pay-per-View1 Betting133 Fantasy Sports27 Sports Video Games17 Grand Total417 The rapid expansion of legalized betting markets, combined with mobile wagering platforms and live in-game betting, has helped transform betting into one of the fastest-growing areas. 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