See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Visualized: America’s Home Buyers by Generation 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 Baby Boomers make up the largest share of home buyers at 42%, with younger Boomers (60 to 69) accounting for 26%. The median age of home buyers rose from 49 years old in 2023 to 56 in 2024. The makeup of U.S. home buyers has shifted notably in recent years. Older generations, especially Baby Boomers, now dominate the housing market. Rising home prices and mortgage rates have made it harder for younger groups to buy homes, while older buyers often have greater financial stability. This visualization breaks down America’s home buyers by generation in 2024, based on the latest data available as of September 2025 from the National Association of Realtors. Baby Boomers Dominate U.S. Home Buyers Baby Boomers make up 42% of all U.S. home buyers, the largest share of any generation. Younger Boomers (ages 60 to 69) account for 26% and are the largest demographic of home buyers in the U.S., while older Boomers (70–79) represent 16%. The data table below breaks down the share of U.S. home purchases in 2024 by generation, with Baby Boomers and Millennials split between older and younger cohorts. Percentages do not add to 100% due to rounding. GenerationAge RangeShare of U.S. home purchases in 2024 Gen Z18 to 25 years3% Younger Millennials26 to 34 years12% Older Millennials35 to 44 years17% Gen X45 to 59 years24% Younger Baby Boomers60 to 69 years26% Older Baby Boomers70 to 78 years16% Silent Generation79 to 99 years4% The dominance of the Baby Boomer generation reflects the financial advantage of Boomers, many of whom have built wealth through decades of rising home values and equity investments. U.S. Home Buying Among Younger Generations Following the Baby Boomers are Millennials, which altogether made up 29% of U.S. home buyers in 2024. Overall, Millennials are slightly ahead of the older Gen X, which made up 24% of U.S. home buyers in 2024. However, when you split Millennials into younger and older groups, we can see how younger generations make up a small amount of home buyers overall. If you consider just younger Millennials and Gen Z, those aged 34 and younger only made up 15% of America’s home buyers in 2024. The Median Age of America’s Home Buyers is Rising The median age of home buyers climbed from 49 in 2023 to 56 in 2024, marking a significant shift in just one year. This reflects both the rising participation of Boomers and the challenges faced by first-time younger buyers. This shift also suggests fewer move-up transactions from younger owners who may have locked in lower mortgage rates and can’t afford to purchase a new home at today’s higher rates. If the trend continues, the U.S. housing market could become increasingly concentrated among older generations, and potentially lead to less activity in America’s real estate market. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about U.S. demographics and wealth, check out this graphic of wealth by generation in America on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 6 hours ago on September 29, 2025 By Jenna Ross Article & Editing Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Terzo The $150T Global Debt Market Key Takeaways Global non-household debt climbed to $150T in Q1 2025. U.S. governments and institutions account for the largest share, at $58.8T (39%). China follows with $26.1T, while Japan ranks third at $11.1T. Non-household debt across the world continues to climb, reaching $150 trillion in Q1 2025. Which countries carry the heaviest burdens? This Markets in a Minute graphic, created in partnership with Terzo, breaks down the monumental global non-household debt market. Global Debt Levels Are on the Rise In the first quarter of 2025, the worldwide debt market reached $150 trillion—a striking figure given that the World Bank estimates global GDP in 2024 at just $111 trillion, nearly $40 trillion less. Debt levels are also up nearly 6% from Q1 2024, when they stood at $142 trillion.  Driving this increase are lingering pandemic-related spending needs, heightened defense expenditures amid geopolitical tensions, and fiscal measures aimed at jumpstarting sluggish economic growth.  Which Countries Carry the Heaviest Debt Burdens? The vast majority of the world’s top debt holders are Developed Markets. In fact, 14 of the countries on our list fall into this category, while only three (China, Brazil, and Mexico) are classified as Emerging Markets. The U.S. holds the largest share of global non-household debt at $58.8 trillion (39%). Of this, government borrowing makes up the bulk ($31.8 trillion), followed by debt from financial corporations ($18.1 trillion) and non-financial corporations ($8.7 trillion). 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See visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Global Inflation by Country (2020-2025) See visuals like this from many other data creators on our Voronoi app. Download it for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Since 2020, cumulative inflation in Argentina has jumped by 2,164%, vastly higher than any other country worldwide. Türkiye (464%) and Egypt (116%) also had severe increases, driven from unconventional monetary policies and currency devaluation. Consumer prices are up more than 20% in developed economies like the U.S. (23%) and Germany (22%), while Japan (8%) and other Asian economies saw much lower increases. How much have prices increased since 2020, and which countries have felt the largest impact? While inflation rates are generally subsiding, it’s easy to forget previous bouts of inflation are already baked into prices around the world. For example, in European countries like Hungary and Poland, prices are at least 40% higher than before the pandemic, while prices in Brazil are up 30%. This graphic shows the cumulative change in global inflation rates since 2020, based on data from Deutsche Bank. Global Inflation Over Five Years With inflation soaring to its highest level since the 1970s in recent years, we show the total change across 48 countries as of June 2025: CountryConsumer Inflation, Cumulative (2020-2025) Argentina2,614% Türkiye464% Egypt116% Hungary52% Russia44% Poland42% Czechia41% Colombia39% Chile34% Brazil33% India33% Mexico30% South Africa28% Austria25% Netherlands25% Philippines24% United Kingdom24% United States23% New Zealand23% Belgium22% Germany22% Norway21% Australia21% Sweden21% Canada18% Luxembourg18% Italy18% Spain18% Portugal18% France17% Ireland17% Finland16% Singapore16% Denmark16% Greece16% South Korea15% Indonesia14% Saudi Arabia14% Israel13% Taiwan10% Malaysia9% Qatar9% Hong Kong8% Japan8% Thailand8% China6% UAE6% Switzerland6% Inflation was 2,614% in Argentina, with the country facing its seventh sovereign debt default in 2020, leading to a money printing spree to boost the economy, pushing up prices. Meanwhile, in Europe, countries including Hungary (52%), Russia (44%), Poland (42%), and Czechia (39%) have experienced steep price increases fueled by higher energy costs due to the Russia-Ukraine war. This impact was less pronounced in the UK, where prices have increased by 24%. Across Europe, Switzerland saw the least impact, with cumulative inflation rising just 6% given the strength of the Swiss franc. Going further, inflation turned negative in May of this year, prompting its central bank to cut interest rates to 0%. In America, prices are up 23% since 2020, with electricity prices up more than twice the rate of inflation over the past year, and beef up 16% since August 2024. While inflation is gradually treading lower from post-pandemic peaks, key corners of the market continue to add pressure to living costs for Americans. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on inflation projections by country in 2025 and 2026.

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See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: European Countries with the Most Immigrants 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 Liechtenstein tops the list of European countries with the most immigrants. 70% of its 40,000 residents were born abroad, and roughly two-thirds hail from outside the EU. Meanwhile, Germany tops the list with the most immigrants by absolute numbers alone. 16.9 million people, equal to one-fifth of Germany’s population, were born abroad, of which one in eight are EU-born. The infographic visualizes ranks 31 European countries by the share of immigrants, and lists their absolute numbers for further context. Data for this visualization come from Eurostat, which tracks resident populations by country of birth as of January 1, 2024. See the last section for who is included in this data. These Are the European Countries With the Most Immigrants Liechtenstein’s 70% foreign-born share stands out, but Luxembourg (51%) and Malta (31%) also depend heavily on immigrants. RankCountry% of Immigrants# of Immigrants (Thousands)Born in the EU (Thousands)Born Outside the EU (Thousands) 1Liechtenstein7028919 2Luxembourg51343221122 3Switzerland312,7951,4941,301 4Malta3117441133 5Ireland231,224358854 6Austria222,0238841,140 7Iceland21885831 8Sweden212,1695541,615 9Germany2016,8816,34810,533 10Belgium202,3249511,373 11Cyprus1923790170 12Norway181,020376644 13Spain188,8381,5937,246 14Netherlands162,1957801,415 15Portugal161,7043801,324 16Slovenia1532061259 17France159,9281,9667,363 18Denmark15884273560 19Croatia1452066454 20Latvia1323922217 21Estonia1216426138 22Greece121,298384913 23Italy116,6731,5995,074 24Czechia101,070314756 25Hungary7694345332 26Finland6313134179 27Lithuania513420114 28Slovakia421415659 29Bulgaria321268144 30Romania3588218371 31Poland3936236700 Note: Missing countries due to data unavailability. Individual data points may not sum to totals due to rounding and the exclusion of entries with “unknown country of birth” from the data. Their small domestic workforces, favorable tax regimes, and cross-border job markets create strong pull factors. In all three, non-EU migrants make up a majority, underscoring their roles as global—not just European—talent hubs. Related: Liechtenstein is not an EU member, along with Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland, but they are all part of the Schengen Agreement and the Eurozone. Germany Has the Most Immigrants in Europe With 16.9 million immigrants, Germany alone accounts for one-quarter of all foreign-born residents in the EU. Its aging population and robust manufacturing base drive consistent demand for labor. Yet only 37% of these arrivals come from within the EU, suggesting that Germany’s pull extends well beyond the continent, and reflects broader geopolitical magnetism, including Middle-Eastern and Asian inflows. Related: Germany’s median age is 47, it’s the 9th oldest country in the world by this metric. Europe’s East-West Migration Patterns Western and Northern Europe average immigrant shares above 15%, while many Eastern states linger below 5%. Poland (3%) and Romania (3%) sit at the bottom. This is a reflection of the East-West migration path While economic convergence has narrowed wage gaps between the two sides of Europe, western job markets and higher living standards still attract Eastern Europeans, leaving a noticeable demographic imbalance across the EU. Related: Many Eastern European countries have fewer residents now than in 1990. What Kind of Immigrants are Included in the Data? Most EU member states rely on administrative data to report to the EU, such as registers for population, foreigners, residence, work permits, health insurance, or tax. Thus, this data will not include immigrants who entered illegally or who reside in a way not captured by a government agency. Furthermore, every country except for these four listed—Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, and Liechtenstein—include Ukrainians under temporary residence or refugee permits in their migration statistics. Immigrants have to reside in the country for more than 12 months to be counted. Related: Where is the UK? Since Brexit, Eurostat stopped collecting and publishing relevant UK data. Per the last census (2020-21), about 16% of the UK is foreign-born. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out A Regional Breakdown of Europe’s Economy in 2025 (Adjusted for Living Costs) on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: The U.S. States Leading in Organ Donations 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, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania each recorded about 10 organ donations per 100,000 residents in 2024, topping the nation. Across all states, deceased donors made up roughly 60–70% of total donations, underscoring the role of post-mortem consent. 13 Americans die every day, waiting for a transplant. Every day, dozens of Americans receive life-saving transplants, but where do those donated organs come from? This visualization highlights how rates of organ donations vary widely across the U.S. and which states are leading the charge. Data for is sourced from Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network and the U.S. Census Bureau. Organ donations assigned to a state based on donor residence, counted as people who made at least one organ donation. Rate calculations are rounded. Organ Donations by U.S. State, Ranked West Virginia ranks first with 10.1 donations per 100,000 people, despite ranking 36th in overall donations. RankStateState CodeOrgan Donations Per 100K Residents (2024)All Organ Donations (2024)Population (2024) 1West VirginiaWV10.11791,769,979 2LouisianaLA9.74444,597,740 3PennsylvaniaPA9.51,24513,078,751 4IndianaIN9.56576,924,275 5KansasKS9.02662,970,606 6KentuckyKY8.73984,588,372 7NevadaNV8.62803,267,467 8MissouriMO8.45246,245,466 9OklahomaOK8.43424,095,393 10WisconsinWI8.34975,960,975 11TennesseeTN8.36027,227,750 12ArkansasAR8.32573,088,354 13MaineME8.31161,405,012 14WyomingWY8.248587,618 15New HampshireNH8.11141,409,032 16DelawareDE8.1851,051,917 17IowaIA7.82533,241,488 18UtahUT7.72713,503,613 19ColoradoCO7.64515,957,493 20South CarolinaSC7.54105,478,831 21NebraskaNE7.41492,005,465 22OhioOH7.387211,883,304 23AlabamaAL7.33775,157,699 24District of ColumbiaDC7.351702,250 25North CarolinaNC7.178311,046,024 26New YorkNY7.11,40119,867,248 27IllinoisIL7.089212,710,158 28MichiganMI7.071010,140,459 29MontanaMT6.9791,137,233 30ArizonaAZ6.95247,582,384 31MississippiMS6.92032,943,045 32New MexicoNM6.61412,130,256 33VirginiaVA6.65818,811,195 34ConnecticutCT6.52383,675,069 35New JerseyNJ6.46109,500,851 36AlaskaAK6.447740,133 37TexasTX6.31,98031,290,831 38FloridaFL6.11,41623,372,215 39GeorgiaGA6.067211,180,878 40MinnesotaMN5.93445,793,151 41MassachusettsMA5.94237,136,171 42WashingtonWA5.94697,958,180 43VermontVT5.938648,493 44MarylandMD5.93676,263,220 45Rhode IslandRI5.8651,112,308 46South DakotaSD5.854924,669 47IdahoID5.81162,001,619 48OregonOR5.72444,272,371 49CaliforniaCA5.72,22939,431,263 50HawaiiHI4.6671,446,146 51North DakotaND4.536796,568 N/AUnassigned ResidenceN/A269N/A Louisiana, Pennsylvania, and Indiana follow closely, both also at nearly 10 donations per 100,000 residents. 269 organ donations for 2024 not assigned to a state due to missing donor residence. Donor Registration Rates To add to the discussion, we can cross referencing this data with registration rates. RankStateState CodeOrgan Donations Per 100K ResidentsOrgan Donor Registration Rate 2023 (%) 1West VirginiaWV10.1N/A 2LouisianaLA9.747.6 3PennsylvaniaPA9.547.0 4IndianaIN9.567.6 5KansasKS9.0N/A 6KentuckyKY8.7N/A 7NevadaNV8.6N/A 8MissouriMO8.4N/A 9OklahomaOK8.449.3 10WisconsinWI8.352.8 11TennesseeTN8.343.7 12ArkansasAR8.3N/A 13MaineME8.356.0 14WyomingWY8.258.4 15New HampshireNH8.154.8 16DelawareDE8.1N/A 17IowaIA7.859.7 18UtahUT7.758.5 19ColoradoCO7.666.2 20South CarolinaSC7.545.6 21NebraskaNE7.4N/A 22OhioOH7.358.0 23AlabamaAL7.3N/A 24District of ColumbiaDC7.351.6 25North CarolinaNC7.156.3 26New YorkNY7.1N/A 27IllinoisIL7.0N/A 28MichiganMI7.0N/A 29MontanaMT6.959.5 30ArizonaAZ6.9N/A 31MississippiMS6.936.4 32New MexicoNM6.6N/A 33VirginiaVA6.6N/A 34ConnecticutCT6.545.9 35New JerseyNJ6.452.4 36AlaskaAK6.4N/A 37TexasTX6.3N/A 38FloridaFL6.139.4 39GeorgiaGA6.032.8 40MinnesotaMN5.954.8 41MassachusettsMA5.947.7 42WashingtonWA5.955.2 43VermontVT5.956.0 44MarylandMD5.938.1 45Rhode IslandRI5.845.4 46South DakotaSD5.860.1 47IdahoID5.855.5 48OregonOR5.755.9 49CaliforniaCA5.731.3 50HawaiiHI4.6N/A 51North DakotaND4.554.0 Donor registration rates measure the percentage of eligible population that said yes when presented with registration opportunity at their state DMV in a given year. As a result, figures are missing for multiple states due to lack of corroborating DMV data. Source: Donate Life America, via Newsweek. Generally speaking, the establishment of state organ donor registries is associated with a higher supply of deceased donors. However, the 2023–2024 data specifically doesn’t have much to say linking the two. This suggests that multiple factors influence organ donation outcomes beyond just having willing donors. Here are all the factors not accounted for in both datasets. Medical demand variations: States may have different rates of organ failure and transplant needs based on population health profiles. Population demographics: Age structures, comorbidity rates, and eligibility factors that affect both donor suitability and transplant candidacy. Medical complexity: Varying rates of conditions that make donors medically unsuitable despite registration willingness. Family consent patterns: Cultural, religious, or regional attitudes toward donation that influence family decision-making regardless of individual registration. Hospital infrastructure quality: Variation in medical centers’ capacity to identify potential donors, maintain organ viability, and coordinate procurement. Healthcare system efficiency: Differences in protocols for brain death declaration, family counseling, and donor management. Geographic logistics: Distance to transplant centers, transportation infrastructure, and organ preservation capabilities affecting successful procurement. State policy frameworks: Legal requirements, hospital mandates, and organ procurement organization structures that vary by jurisdiction. Economic factors: Insurance coverage patterns, healthcare access, and socioeconomic factors affecting both donor identification and recipient eligibility. Deceased Organ Donors Are Critical to Transplants Across the board, about 60-70% of donations in 2024 came from deceased donors. StateState CodeAll Organ Donations (2024)Deceased Donor (2024)Living Donor (2024) AlabamaAL37730473 AlaskaAK47398 ArizonaAZ524380144 ArkansasAR25721938 CaliforniaCA2,2291,530699 ColoradoCO451275176 ConnecticutCT23816474 DelawareDE856619 District of ColumbiaDC512526 FloridaFL1,4161,049367 GeorgiaGA672462210 HawaiiHI675413 IdahoID1168135 IllinoisIL892601291 IndianaIN657539118 IowaIA25318172 KansasKS26621749 KentuckyKY39830593 LouisianaLA44435886 MaineME1167937 MarylandMD367239128 MassachusettsMA423279144 MichiganMI710566144 MinnesotaMN344215129 MississippiMS20316340 MissouriMO524413111 MontanaMT795821 NebraskaNE14910247 NevadaNV28024139 New HampshireNH1147638 New JerseyNJ610374236 New MexicoNM14111229 New YorkNY1,401907494 North CarolinaNC783580203 North DakotaND362214 OhioOH872656216 OklahomaOK34229349 OregonOR24419549 PennsylvaniaPA1,245857388 Rhode IslandRI654124 South CarolinaSC410309101 South DakotaSD542628 TennesseeTN602498104 TexasTX1,9801,212768 UtahUT271167104 VermontVT381919 VirginiaVA581374207 WashingtonWA469361108 West VirginiaWV17915128 WisconsinWI497317180 WyomingWY483315 Unassigned ResidenceN/A26984185 Advances in preservation technology have extended the viable window for organs retrieved post-mortem, making it easier to match them with recipients in distant states. Meanwhile, living donations—kidneys or partial livers—remain steady but limited by stricter medical criteria and donor risk. Policymakers argue that mandated consent or “opt-out” systems could elevate overall availability, but such measures remain politically contentious in many jurisdictions. Fact: Many countries like, Spain, the U.K., Austria, and France, have opt-out systems. For reference, 13 Americans die every day, waiting for a transplant . Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: Where Americans Pay the Most (and Least) for Health Insurance on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The Cities With the Highest Grocery Prices 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 Geneva has the most expensive groceries globally, while Zurich ranks in third. San Francisco stands in second place, where prices are 4% higher than in New York City. Seoul beats out Hong Kong as the most expensive city in Asia, driven by a weak Korean won and rising costs of raw materials. U.S. grocery prices have spiked 29% since 2020, putting strain on consumers’ wallets. This impact has been felt across global cities, as supply shortages, extreme weather events, and pandemic-era inflation have pushed prices higher. But where in the world do customers face the highest prices overall? This graphic shows the cities with the most expensive grocery prices, based on data from Deutsche Bank. Grocery Prices in Geneva are the Highest Globally Below, we show the grocery price index in 2025, reflecting the average cost of groceries in U.S. dollars using New York City as a benchmark: CityCountryGroceries Index 2025 Geneva Switzerland105 San Francisco U.S.104 Zurich Switzerland103 New York U.S.100 Boston U.S.92 Chicago U.S.83 Los Angeles U.S.81 Seoul South Korea81 Oslo Norway78 Hong Kong Hong Kong76 Sydney Australia71 Paris France71 Singapore Singapore71 Vancouver Canada71 Melbourne Australia69 Montreal Canada69 Tel Aviv-Yafo Israel68 Luxembourg Luxembourg66 Toronto Canada65 Wellington New Zealand65 Switzerland is home to two of the top three most expensive cities for grocery prices, with Geneva seeing prices 5% higher than in New York City. San Francisco ranks second globally, with prices rising 19% since 2020. A combination of high real estate prices and strong wages are among the key drivers behind expensive grocery costs. Last year, consumers in California spent on average $298 per week on groceries, outpacing New York’s $266 in spending. Coming in at eighth place is Seoul, driven by currency fluctuations and weak economic conditions, leading consumers’ purchasing power to be among the worst in the OECD. Grocery costs in Paris, meanwhile, are nearly 30% lower than in New York City, a level similar in Sydney, Singapore, and Vancouver. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the U.S. cities with the most expensive grocery costs in 2025.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The U.S. States With the Highest Credit Card Debt 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 leads the nation with $15,052 in household credit card debt, driven by its high cost of living. Coastal and Sun Belt states like California, Nevada, Texas, and Florida also carry heavier debt loads. Americans are carrying a record amount of credit card debt, but where that burden hits hardest varies significantly by geography. This visualization maps household credit card debt across all 50 U.S. states. The data for this graphic comes from WalletHub. Hawaii Tops the List America’s total credit card debt now stands at about $1.32 trillion, which includes roughly $65 billion added just in the past year. Hawaii leads the nation with the highest household credit card debt at $15,052. This figure reflects the state’s high cost of living—especially in housing, transportation, and food—which often forces residents to rely more heavily on credit to cover essentials. Other high-debt states include California ($13,847) and Alaska ($13,630), both with similar affordability challenges. RankStateHousehold Credit Card Debt 1Hawaii$15,052 2California$13,847 3Alaska$13,630 4New Jersey$12,873 5Nevada$12,832 6Georgia$12,819 7Texas$12,786 8Maryland$12,690 9Florida$12,624 10Connecticut$12,549 11Virginia$12,164 12Utah$12,117 13New York$12,045 14Colorado$11,991 15Arizona$11,950 16Washington$11,755 17Delaware$11,607 18Massachusetts$11,515 19New Hampshire$11,333 20South Carolina$11,137 21Rhode Island$11,121 22Illinois$10,962 23Louisiana$10,949 24Idaho$10,871 25Tennessee$10,720 26Oregon$10,714 27North Carolina$10,672 28Oklahoma$10,667 29Alabama$10,659 30New Mexico$10,271 31Wyoming$10,242 32Pennsylvania$10,125 33Montana$10,085 34Missouri$9,981 35Mississippi$9,917 36Arkansas$9,805 37Kansas$9,762 38Vermont$9,756 39Michigan$9,734 40Minnesota$9,703 41Maine$9,615 42South Dakota$9,483 43Nebraska$9,369 44Ohio$9,352 45Indiana$9,324 46West Virginia$9,212 47North Dakota$9,132 48Kentucky$9,124 49Iowa$8,480 50Wisconsin$8,424 Sun Belt and Coastal States Struggle Sun Belt states like Texas ($12,786), Georgia ($12,819), and Florida ($12,624) rank high on the list, likely driven by growing populations, inflation pressures, and lifestyle spending. Coastal states such as New Jersey, Maryland, and Connecticut also feature above-average debt loads, reflecting both high living costs and urban financial behaviors. Midwestern States Carry the Least Debt At the other end of the spectrum, Midwestern and Plains states carry far less credit card debt. Iowa ($8,480), Wisconsin ($8,424), and the Dakotas all fall well below the national average. These states benefit from lower living costs and more conservative financial habits. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Mapped: Median Salary by U.S. State on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: U.S. States With the Most Teen Vapers 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 Teen vaping rates range widely, from 5.6% in California to 27.5% in West Virginia. Appalachia and Mountain states (West Virginia, Alaska, Montana, Wyoming) show the highest prevalence. West Coast states (California, Washington) have some of the lowest rates in the nation. Teen vaping remains a major public health concern in the United States. While e-cigarette use among teens has declined in some areas, certain states still report high rates of usage. E-cigarette companies have faced criticism for marketing tactics that appeal to young people. Flavored options like mango, bubblegum, and cotton candy are often seen as targeting children and teens directly. In addition, accessibility remains another major concern. Even with age restrictions in place, many teens can still obtain e-cigarettes easily. Online sales and weak enforcement of regulations continue to fuel the issue. This infographic maps out the latest data, revealing sharp differences in vaping prevalence across the country. The data for this visualization comes from the American Lung Association. Where Teen Vaping is Most Prevalent West Virginia tops the list with 27.5% of high school students using e-cigarettes, nearly five times the rate in California. The state is followed closely by Alaska (26.1%), Montana (25.5%), and Louisiana (25.5%). These regions, particularly across Appalachia and the Mountain West, exhibit the nation’s highest teen vaping rates. StateTeen Vapers (%) West Virginia27.5% Alaska26.1% Louisiana25.5% Montana25.5% New Mexico25.4% Wyoming24.2% North Carolina23.8% Kentucky21.9% Oklahoma21.7% New Jersey21.6% Oregon21.4% North Dakota21.2% Mississippi20.9% Ohio20.0% Arkansas19.6% Missouri19.3% Pennsylvania19.2% Indiana19.1% Tennessee19.0% Nevada18.8% Texas18.7% Colorado18.5% Florida18.5% Georgia18.2% Delaware17.9% Idaho17.9% Rhode Island17.8% Alabama17.5% Maine17.5% Arizona17.2% Massachusetts17.2% Illinois16.7% South Carolina16.7% Iowa16.4% New Hampshire16.2% Vermont16.1% South Dakota15.8% New York15.7% Hawaii14.8% Maryland14.7% Nebraska14.7% Wisconsin14.7% Kansas14.4% Virginia14.3% Michigan14.0% Minnesota13.9% Connecticut10.6% District of Columbia10.1% Utah9.7% Washington7.7% California5.6% Low-Vaping States Cluster on the West Coast At the opposite end of the spectrum, California reports the lowest teen vaping rate at just 5.6%. Other low-prevalence states include Washington (7.7%) and Utah (9.7%). These states have historically implemented strict anti-tobacco regulations, aggressive public health campaigns, and strong school-based interventions. Nationally, the average state teen vaping rate hovers around 17–18%. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out How Much Debt do U.S. Students Have? on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Population that Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet by Region 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 Sub-Saharan Africa faces the highest burden, with 72% of its population—896.5 million people—unable to afford a healthy diet. Asia accounts for the largest absolute number with 1.35 billion people, representing 28% of its population. Over 2.6 billion people globally—nearly one-third of the population—cannot afford a healthy diet, according to the latest data from the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This visualization breaks down both the share and the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet by region in 2024 using the latest data available as of September 2025 from the FAO. Regions with the Most People Unable to Afford a Healthy Diet The UN Food and Agriculture Organization defines a healthy diet as one that provides 2,330 kcal per day, with adequate nutritional proportions of six major food groups: Starchy staples (e.g., rice and potatoes) Vegetables Fruits Animal-source foods (e.g., meat, dairy, eggs) Oils and fats Legumes, nuts and seeds. The data table below shows the data for each region’s share and number of people who are not able to afford a healthy diet: RegionCan't afford a healthy dietShare Asia1,350,000,00028.1% Sub-Saharan Africa896,500,00072.1% Latin America159,400,00026.1% Northern Africa112,400,00041.3% Europe39,400,0005.3% Caribbean22,500,00050.1% Northern America16,700,0004.3% Oceania9,000,00019.6% World2,600,000,00031.9% Asia has the highest number of people unable to afford a healthy diet at 1.35 billion, despite having a relatively lower share (28%) of its population unable to afford a healthy diet. This is due to the region’s large population base. Sub-Saharan Africa, by contrast, faces the highest proportional burden, with over 72% of its population (896.5 million people) unable to meet the cost of a healthy diet. Latin America also has a substantial number at 159.4 million, representing about 26% of its population. In absolute terms, Europe (39.4 million) and Northern America (16.7 million) are far lower, but they still represent millions who are nutritionally vulnerable despite higher average income levels. The Cost of a Healthy Diet Varies Across Regions The average cost of a healthy diet is a key factor that differs notably between regions and affects food affordability and security. The data table below shows the cost of a healthy diet per person per day for every region: RegionAverage dollar cost per person per day for a healthy diet Caribbean$5.48 Latin America$4.87 Northern Africa$4.76 Asia$4.43 Sub-Saharan Africa$4.37 Europe$4.03 Oceania$3.86 Northern America$3.85 World$4.46 The Caribbean tops the list at $5.48 per day, followed by Latin America at $4.87. These higher costs likely reflect greater reliance on imports and smaller economies of scale. Sub-Saharan Africa, despite having a lower cost at $4.37, still sees the highest proportion of people unable to afford it. Meanwhile, Northern America, Europe, and Oceania have the lowest costs ranging from $3.85 to $4.03, and as a result have the lowest proportion of their populations unable to afford a healthy diet. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about food affordability and security, check out this graphic which breaks down the countries that are able to feed themselves across seven food groups on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visuals like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Ranked: Beer Prices by Country 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 Australia is home to the top two most expensive cities for beer, where high taxes account for nearly half of beer costs. In Singapore, a beer will cost you $4.27, driven in part by excise taxes. By contrast, Shanghai offers some of the lowest beer costs globally, at just $0.82 per bottle, with the most popular brands being Snow Beer and Tsingtao. From Modelo to Carlsberg, beer prices have climbed sharply across the global economy over the past five years. While inflation has been a driver, taxes often make up a significant share of the final price. Today, a bottle can cost as little as $0.82 in Shanghai and as high as $4.75 in Sydney in U.S. dollars. This graphic shows the price of a 0.5L bottle of domestic beer across major global cities, based on data from Deutsche Bank. Beer Prices Around the World Below, we show the average cost for a beer in 67 cities worldwide in 2025. RankingCityCountryPrice of a Domestic Beerin 2025 ($USD)Relative to NY 1Sydney Australia$4.75+86% 2Melbourne Australia$4.59+79% 3Singapore Singapore$4.27+67% 4Wellington New Zealand$3.61+41% 5Dublin Ireland$3.60+41% 6Birmingham United Kingdom$3.41+33% 7Oslo Norway$3.38+32% 8Kuala Lumpur Malaysia$3.32+30% 9Geneva Switzerland$3.30+29% 10Helsinki Finland$3.24+27% 11London United Kingdom$3.22+26% 12Vancouver Canada$3.13+22% 13Tel Aviv-Yafo Israel$3.05+19% 14Montreal Canada$3.02+18% 15Auckland New Zealand$3.00+17% 16New York United States$2.96+16% 17Boston United States$2.89+13% 18Paris France$2.78+9% 19Toronto Canada$2.71+6% 20Zurich Switzerland$2.67+4% 21Dubai UAE$2.63+3% 22San Francisco United States$2.570% 23Edinburgh United Kingdom$2.560% 24Los Angeles United States$2.560% 25Brussels Belgium$2.550% 26Milan Italy$2.45-4% 27Chicago United States$2.42-5% 28Seoul South Korea$2.41-6% 29Abu Dhabi UAE$2.33-9% 30Jakarta Indonesia$2.27-11% 31Buenos Aires Argentina$2.23-13% 32Stockholm Sweden$2.20-14% 33Istanbul Turkey$2.18-15% 34Tokyo Japan$2.14-16% 35Bangalore India$2.14-16% 36Mumbai India$2.13-17% 37Athens Greece$2.05-20% 38Delhi India$1.87-27% 39Luxembourg Luxembourg$1.87-27% 40Rome Italy$1.85-28% 41Bangkok Thailand$1.84-28% 42Hong Kong Hong Kong$1.80-30% 43Taipei Taiwan$1.78-30% 44Copenhagen Denmark$1.76-31% 45Mexico City Mexico$1.71-33% 46Amsterdam Netherlands$1.70-34% 47Santiago Chile$1.57-39% 48Manila Philippines$1.50-41% 49Vienna Austria$1.44-44% 50Madrid Spain$1.42-45% 51Barcelona Spain$1.40-45% 51Warsaw Poland$1.40-45% 53Cape Town South Africa$1.39-46% 54Lisbon Portugal$1.35-47% 55Johannesburg South Africa$1.33-48% 55Sao Paulo Brazil$1.33-48% 57Cairo Egypt$1.28-50% 58Rio de Janeiro Brazil$1.24-52% 59Munich Germany$1.18-54% 60Berlin Germany$1.17-54% 60Budapest Hungary$1.17-54% 62Bogota Colombia$1.12-56% 63Moscow Russia$1.07-58% 64Frankfurt Germany$1.06-59% 64Prague Czechia$1.06-59% 66Beijing China$0.84-67% 67Shanghai China$0.82-68% In Australia, beer prices are driven up by significant taxes, with beer prices at least 76% higher than in New York City. Also placing high in the rankings is Singapore (#3), with taxes also playing a role, reflecting government-led initiatives to deter residents from consuming alcohol. In nearby Malaysia, a bottle of beer in Kuala Lumpur averages $3.32—about 30% more than in New York. Across Europe, the gap is stark: Ireland leads with the priciest pours at $3.33 a bottle, while Prague—where beer is consumed more than anywhere else in the world—offers the cheapest at just $1.06. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the top countries by beer consumption in the world.

See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Ranked: The Hourly Wage of Retail CEOs 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. Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol earns over $46,000 per hour, or nearly $96 million annually—leading the retail industry. The lowest-paid retail CEO on the list still makes over $8,500 an hour, far exceeding typical worker wages. CEO compensation continues to stoke debates around income inequality and corporate responsibility in the U.S. How much does a retail CEO make per hour? A recent AFL-CIO analysis breaks down executive pay by the hour, assuming a standard 40-hour work week—and the numbers are staggering. The data, visualized by Made Visual Daily, exposes just how wide the wage gap is in the retail sector. Here’s how much top CEOs in the retail sector earn: TickerCompanyCEOPay (2024)Hourly SBUXStarbucksBrian Niccol$95,801,676$46,058 WMTWalmartDoug McMillon$27,408,854$13,177 GAPGapRichard Dickson$19,426,846$9,340 CMGChipotle Mexican GrillScott Boatwright$19,137,518$9,201 WOOFPetcoJoel Anderson$18,258,291$8,778 MCDMcDonald'sChristopher Kempczinski$18,195,263$8,748 CVSCVSDavid Joyner$17,808,792$8,562 ANFAbercrombie & FitchFran Horowitz$17,036,310$8,191 ROSTRossBarbara Rentler$16,994,251$8,170 At a glance, it’s clear that Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is the outlier—earning a jaw-dropping $46,058 per hour. That’s about 3.5x the hourly rate of the next highest-paid CEO on the list. CEO Pay vs. Worker Pay While some level of pay disparity between executives and frontline workers is expected, recent figures are fueling conversations about extreme inequality. According to The Hill, the average S&P 500 CEO made 272 times more than their median employee in 2022. In retail, where many employees earn near-minimum wage, the disparity can be even greater. Take Doug McMillon of Walmart, who earns $13,177 per hour, or $27.4 million a year. Compare that to the average Walmart associate earning around $15 per hour. That’s a pay gap exceeding 875x. How Executive Compensation Works Much of a CEO’s compensation doesn’t come from base salary—it typically includes stock options, performance bonuses, and other incentives that balloon total pay. Critics argue these packages incentivize short-term gains over long-term stability. Meanwhile, hourly wages for the average American worker have struggled to keep pace with inflation, further amplifying scrutiny over ballooning executive pay. Corporate Governance and Pay Reform Pressure is mounting from shareholders and labor groups to better align CEO compensation with company performance and worker welfare. Some companies are experimenting with “stakeholder capitalism,” tying executive bonuses to ESG metrics or employee satisfaction. But such efforts remain the exception rather than the norm. In an era of heightened awareness around income inequality, data visualizations like this one serve as potent reminders of the systemic challenges facing the American labor economy. Learn More on the Voronoi App Want to dive deeper into CEO compensation trends? View the full breakdown in America’s Highest Paid CEOs in 2024 on the Voronoi app.

About 18 months ago, we launched Voronoi, our free new data discovery app. Believe it or not, there are already more data-driven visuals on Voronoi than on Visual Capitalist (which has been around for 13 years!). Every day there’s something new on Voronoi to see. And in aggregate, there are roughly 6,000 data stories to explore on the platform from 175+ world-class creators. Explore Voronoi Let’s see what captivated users in September. We’ll take a look at some of the best Voronoi visuals over the last month, including one standout Editor’s Pick, as well as the most discussed, most viewed, and most liked posts. MOST DISCUSSED How Many Countries Fit in Africa? The Continent’s True Size A striking map from Visual Capitalist became the most discussed post of the month, as users debated the distortions of the Mercator projection and Africa’s true scale. Africa spans 11.7 million mi²—large enough to contain 30 countries, including the U.S., China, and India. Yet on most maps it appears diminished, a distortion that some argue makes the continent seem “marginal” on the world stage. In reality, Africa is the world’s second-largest continent by both area and population (1.6 billion people). Join the discussion on Voronoi today. MOST VIEWED Unstoppable Acceleration: 8 Years of LLM Deployment Visualized In one of September’s most captivating visuals, MadeVisual compressed eight years of large language model launches into a single sweeping timeline. The graphic shows how competition and capital have transformed AI into a self-sustaining system, where each new release accelerates the next. What began with a handful of labs has now become a crowded ecosystem of startups, tech giants, and state-backed projects—all feeding into the accelerating “LLM wave.” Explore the full timeline on Voronoi today. MOST LIKED Breaking Down America’s Immigrant Population This visualization by Visual Capitalist was one of the month’s most liked, unpacking the scale and diversity of immigration to the United States. As of 2023, the U.S. had 47.8 million foreign-born residents. Mexico alone accounts for 10.9 million, while other top sources include India (2.9M), China (2.2M), and the Philippines (2.1M). More than half of America’s immigrant population comes from the broader Americas, while Asia & Oceania contribute 14.9 million, reshaping the nation’s demographic and cultural landscape. See the full breakdown on Voronoi today. EDITOR’S PICK G20 Inflation Tracker: July For our Editor’s Pick, economist Aneesh Anand examined inflation across the G20, a group of economies that make up 85% of global GDP. Argentina (36.6%) and Turkey (33.5%) remained extreme outliers, while the U.S. held steady at 2.7% despite tariff pressures. The UK ran hotter than expected at 3.8%, and China’s inflation flatlined at 0%, pointing to persistent weak demand. Meanwhile, India managed just 1.5% inflation, one of the lowest in the G20. Explore the full dataset on Voronoi today.

Published 54 minutes ago on September 26, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Lebon Siu Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email Which U.S. Cities Saw Record-Breaking Temperatures in 2024? Global temperatures are climbing—but how is this trend playing out across the United States, and which regions are being hit the hardest? This visualization, developed in partnership with Inigo, highlights the U.S. cities that recorded record-breaking average temperatures in 2024. The data comes from the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information and provides clear context on where the heat is intensifying the most. Climbing Temperatures According to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information’s annual report, 2024 was the warmest year on record since global measurements began in 1850. In the contiguous United States, it was also the hottest year in the 130-year record, with an average temperature of 55.5°F—3.5°F above the long-term norm. Why are global temperatures climbing? The primary driver is human-induced climate change, fueled by the excessive burning of fossil fuels. This process releases heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, intensifying the planet’s warming. As populations expand and industrialization advances, the upward trend in temperatures is likely to continue—unless significant, coordinated efforts are made to transition toward renewable energy and reduce overall consumption. Cities with Hottest Temperatures Across the U.S. The national average hit record highs in 2024, but the heat did not spread evenly across the country. Eighty-two U.S. cities set new all-time temperature records, with most located in the North and Northeast—regions not usually known for extreme heat. City, StateAvg. Temp. 2024Avg. Temp. 1991-2020Delta Del Rio, TX76.471.35.1 Fargo, ND47.742.65.1 Sault Ste. Marie, MI4742.14.9 Grand Forks, ND45.440.54.9 Green Bay, WI50.345.64.7 Chicago, IL55.150.54.6 Waterloo, IA52.547.94.6 Muskegon, MI53.348.74.6 Grand Junction, CO57.853.34.5 Syracuse, NY53.448.94.5 Duluth, MN44.740.34.4 Pittsburgh, PA56.552.14.4 International Falls, MN42.337.94.4 Caribou, ME44.840.54.3 Burlington, VT51.146.94.2 St Paul, MN5146.84.2 Milwaukee, WI52.948.74.2 Buffalo, NY53.1494.1 Sioux Falls, SD50.646.54.1 Shreveport, LA70.666.64 Huntington, WV60.356.34 El Paso, TX69.9663.9 Peoria, IL56.352.43.9 Hartford, CT55.151.23.9 Erie, PA54.450.53.9 Dubuque, IA51.447.53.9 Roswell, NM65.962.13.8 Amarillo, TX6258.23.8 Lexington, KY59.956.13.8 Cleveland, OH55.351.53.8 Albany, NY52.849.13.7 Columbus, OH57.453.83.6 Salt Lake City, UT57.453.83.6 Youngstown, OH53.549.93.6 Abilene, TX68.865.23.6 Raleigh, NC64.5613.5 Fort Wayne, IN54.5513.5 Detroit, MI54.250.83.4 Worcester, MA51.848.43.4 Sheridan, WY49.145.73.4 Brownsville, TX78.575.23.3 Nashville, TN63.860.53.3 Paducah, KY61.858.53.3 Evansville, IN60.457.13.3 Cincinnati, OH5854.73.3 Moline, IL54.451.13.3 Elkins, WV54.3513.3 Rapid City, SD50.447.13.3 Houston, TX74.371.13.2 Indianapolis, IN5753.83.2 Washington (Dulles), DC58.955.73.2 Wilkes-Barre, PA53.850.63.2 Binghamton, NY5046.93.1 San Antonio, TX73.370.23.1 Phoenix, AZ78.675.63 Corpus Christi, TX75.972.93 Lubbock, TX64.361.33 Austin, TX72.9702.9 Atlanta, GA66.363.42.9 Washington (Reagan National), DC61.9592.9 Springfield, MO59.856.92.9 Charleston, WV5956.12.9 Williamsport, PA54.451.52.9 Dodge City, KS58.655.82.8 Chattanooga, TN64.661.82.8 Roanoke, VA60.557.72.8 Beckley, WV55.352.52.8 North Platte, NE52.349.52.8 Concord, NH49.7472.7 Charlotte, NC64.161.42.7 Asheville, NC59.356.62.7 Birmingham, AL66.463.82.6 Alamosa, CO44.842.32.5 Richmond, VA61.859.42.4 New York (JFK), NY57.354.92.4 Cheyenne, WY49.346.92.4 San Juan, PR83.380.92.4 Dallas, TX70.267.92.3 Philadelphia, PA5956.72.3 New York (Central Park), NY5855.72.3 Boise, ID55.453.12.3 Johnson City, TN58.956.72.2 Several cities stood out with the largest jumps above their long-term averages: Del Rio, TX: 5.1°F above average Fargo, ND: 5.1°F above average Sault Ste. Marie, MI: 4.9°F above average Grand Forks, ND: 4.9°F above average Green Bay, WI: 4.7°F above average The Future of Climate Change As the globe continues to warm, record-breaking temperatures will likely rise in frequency. These shifts will drive serious consequences, including altered weather patterns and more severe natural disasters. Explore Inigo’s Hub. You may also like Technology2 months ago Ranked: The 28 Biggest Global Risks, According to the UN Climate change inaction was the most important risk overall, ranking as the most pressing issue in three of the seven regions. Misc3 months ago Mapped: America’s Sinking Cities 25 of the 28 largest U.S. metropolitan areas are sinking each year, with cities in Texas experiencing some of the most severe land subsidence. Green5 months ago Mapped: Most Air-Polluted Cities in the World India is home to many of the world’s most air-polluted cities, accounting for 11 of the top 20 cities in 2024. 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See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Charted: Cellphone and Tablet Ownership Among U.S. Kids 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 Nearly half (47%) of U.S. children under eight own a tablet. Cellphone ownership is lower compared to tablets, but rises to 23% by age eight. Among kids with phones, 79% use smartphones with internet and apps. For today’s youngest generation, digital devices are becoming an almost inevitable part of growing up. Tablets and cellphones, once reserved for teens and adults, are now in the hands of children as young as two. This infographic uses data from The Common Sense Census, a survey of 1,578 U.S. parents of children aged eight or younger, to show the distribution of device ownership among kids. When Do Kids Get Their First Device? Here’s a snapshot of tablet and cellphone ownership by age group, among Generation Alpha kids: Age GroupTablet onwershipCell phone ownership Age 240%4% Age 458%8% Age 662%10% Age 868%23% Total (0 to 8 years old)47%9% Tablets are the most common “starter” device, with 40% of children already owning one at age two. By age four, that figure jumps to 58%. By age eight, over two-thirds (68%) of children use a tablet. Cellphones, on the other hand, remain less common in early childhood. Just 4% of two-year-olds and 10% of six-year-olds own one. However, by age eight, nearly a quarter (23%) of children have their own phone. Smartphones Are the Norm Overall, 47% of American children under age eight own a tablet, and 9% own a cellphone. Furthermore, most kids are using advanced devices: 79% own a smartphone with internet and apps. Only 19% have a limited-access smartphone, and just 3% use a simple feature phone that has no touch screen or online access. Often children are using devices for some form of entertainment—with 48% of kids aged zero to eight having watched short-form video content on platforms like TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram. Meanwhile, parents are increasingly concerned about screen time, mental health impacts, and inappropriate content, although they also see devices as a tool for connection and learning. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out The Smartphone Market Duopoly on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

Published 4 hours ago on September 26, 2025 By Jenna Ross Article & Editing Ryan Bellefontaine Graphics & Design Zack Aboulazm Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by Citizens Bank Charted: The End of the Line For Checks? Key Takeaways Checks are in structural decline, while adoption of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) continues to accelerate. The acceleration of ACH continues as digital payment methods are faster and more secure. Checks once anchored B2B payments. However, finance teams now prioritize speed, control, and data—and paper simply can’t keep pace. This graphic, created in partnership with Citizens Bank, shows the long-run decline of checks and the rise of Automated Clearing House (ACH) volumes, using data from the Federal Reserve. Checks in Decline Over the past quarter-century, check usage trends have decreased, while daily ACH transactions have accelerated. As the gap widens, it’s clear companies are shifting to digital payments for the long term. Here is a table that shows the decline in check volume from both business and consumer checks delivered between paying and receiving banks. The table also shows the growth in daily ACH transactions from Q1 2000 to Q2 2025. Year and QuarterAverage Daily Number of Checks (Millions)Average Daily Number of Automated Clearing House (ACH) Transactions (Millions) 2000:Q16814 2000:Q26814 2000:Q36815 2000:Q46815 2001:Q16816 2001:Q26816 2001:Q36817 2001:Q46718 2002:Q16718 2002:Q26719 2002:Q36619 2002:Q46620 2003:Q16521 2003:Q26521 2003:Q36422 2003:Q46222 2004:Q16123 2004:Q25924 2004:Q35725 2004:Q45526 2005:Q15326 2005:Q25127 2005:Q34928 2005:Q44929 2006:Q14830 2006:Q24732 2006:Q34633 2006:Q44434 2007:Q14335 2007:Q24235 2007:Q34036 2007:Q44037 2008:Q13938 2008:Q23939 2008:Q33840 2008:Q43840 2009:Q13740 2009:Q23640 2009:Q33539 2009:Q43440 2010:Q13340 2010:Q23340 2010:Q33241 2010:Q43141 2011:Q12941 2011:Q22841 2011:Q32741 2011:Q42741 2012:Q12642 2012:Q22642 2012:Q32642 2012:Q42643 2013:Q12543 2013:Q22543 2013:Q32444 2013:Q42444 2014:Q12345 2014:Q22345 2014:Q32346 2014:Q42346 2015:Q12347 2015:Q22248 2015:Q32248 2015:Q42249 2016:Q12250 2016:Q22150 2016:Q32151 2016:Q42152 2017:Q12153 2017:Q22153 2017:Q32154 2017:Q42155 2018:Q12056 2018:Q22057 2018:Q31958 2018:Q41959 2019:Q11859 2019:Q21860 2019:Q31861 2019:Q41762 2020:Q11763 2020:Q21663 2020:Q31664 2020:Q41565 2021:Q121466 2021:Q21568 2021:Q31469 2021:Q41571 2022:Q11471 2022:Q21472 2022:Q31473 2022:Q41374 2023:Q11375 2023:Q21375 2023:Q31375 2023:Q41375 2024:Q11276 2024:Q21277 2024:Q31279 2024:Q41280 2025:Q11282 2025:Q21282 Data shows both business and consumer checks delivered between paying and receiving banks by the Federal Reserve with the latest data as of Q2 2025. Data is a four-quarter moving average. Automated clearing house (ACH) payments are electronic transfers between depository institutions, with typical examples being payroll and mortgage payments. Check volume is down roughly 83% over the past 25 years. Given this trajectory, many finance leaders are moving away from checks in favor of digital payments. Meanwhile, daily ACH transactions have increased by 497% during the same period, demonstrating a sharper incline than the decline in check usage. While every organization is different, the trend suggests that shifting recurring flows to ACH can deliver near-term benefits. The Benefits of Digital Payment Methods Digital payments—especially ACH—tend to move money faster and include clearer details that make invoice matching easier. In Citizens’ 2025 Payment Trends Survey, treasury leaders put speed and security near the top of their priorities. Checks still play a role, but usage is shrinking: 47% of midsize businesses say they use checks today, down from 59% in 2024. Among firms that still use cash or checks, 33% plan to go all-digital within a year and another 42% within two to three years.  Given the direction of technology and artificial intelligence, many teams are gradually shifting routine payments toward digital options at a pace that fits their operations. 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: U.S. Oil Production 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 New Mexico doubled oil production from 2019 to 2024, reaching over 2M barrels/day. Texas remains the top oil-producing state with 5.7M barrels/day, leading the Permian Basin output. The U.S. is in the midst of a historic oil boom. For the past two years, the country has set oil production records, hitting over 13 million barrels of crude per day in 2024. This visualization maps oil production by state, highlighting where energy extraction is most concentrated. The data for this map comes from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Texas and New Mexico Dominate Texas leads the nation by a wide margin, producing 5.7 million barrels per day in 2024. RankState/TotalThousand barrels per day 1Texas5,675 2New Mexico2,023 3North Dakota1,194 4Colorado465 5Alaska421 6Oklahoma399 7California300 8Wyoming292 9Utah183 10Ohio100 11Louisiana83 12Kansas73 13Montana73 14West Virginia37 15Mississippi33 16Illinois19 17Pennsylvania12 18Michigan12 19Arkansas11 20Alabama9 21Kentucky6 22Indiana4 23Nebraska4 24Florida2 25South Dakota2 26New York1 n/aOffshore Production1,802 n/aU.S.13,235 Texas’ mature oilfields and extensive infrastructure in the Permian Basin give it a major advantage. New Mexico, meanwhile, has surged into second place. The state doubled its production since 2019, thanks to aggressive development in the Delaware sub-basin. Together, these two states produce more oil than the rest of the U.S. combined. Offshore and Northern Oil States Offshore production—primarily in the Gulf of Mexico—contributes 1.8 million barrels per day, making it the third-largest oil-producing region. North Dakota, a key player in the Bakken formation, remains a major contributor with 1.2 million barrels per day. Colorado, Alaska, and Oklahoma also produce significant volumes, but at less than half the output of North Dakota. Smaller Producers and Declining States States like California and Wyoming still contribute, but their production has declined over the years due to stricter regulations and aging wells. Many states produce under 100,000 barrels per day, including Ohio, Louisiana, and West Virginia. Notably, some historically active states like Pennsylvania and Illinois are now among the lowest producers, each yielding under 20,000 barrels per day. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Visualized: The Top Countries Buying U.S. Oil in 2024 on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Millionaire Wealth Flows 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 Due to wealth tax revisions, the UK is projected to see $91.8 billion in millionaire wealth outflows, outpacing China by nearly twofold. India is forecast to see the third-highest wealth outflows, at $26.2 billion. With $63 billion in net inflows, the UAE is set to see the highest influx in wealth globally thanks to zero tax on income and its favorable business climate. Millionaire wealth moves across borders for several reasons, including business opportunity, taxation laws, and economic stability. Together, relocating millionaires hold hundreds of billions of dollars each year. While the UAE has emerged as a hotspot for wealthy migrants, countries like the UK and China are forecast to lose thousands of millionaires in 2025. This graphic shows net millionaire wealth inflows and outflows by country, based on projections from Henley & Partners. The Top Countries by Millionaire Wealth Inflows Below, we show the leading countries by net millionaire inflows, represented as those with at least $1 million in investable wealth in U.S. dollars. RankTop InflowsEstimated Wealth of Migrating Millionaires 1 UAE$63.0B 2 U.S.$43.7B 3 Italy$20.7B 4 Saudi Arabia$18.4B 5 Switzerland$16.8B 6 Monaco$11.0B 7 Singapore$8.9B 8 Portugal$8.1B 9 Greece$7.7B 10 Canada$5.7B 11 Australia$5.6B As we can see, the UAE leads globally, with the number of millionaires moving to the country up 90% over the past decade. The country has been a magnet for attracting new residents thanks to having zero income tax, in addition to zero taxation on property and capital gains. Going further, 9,800 new millionaires are set to move to the country this year—up from 6,700 in 2024. Coming in second is the U.S., home to the world’s largest millionaire population, with $43.7 billion in wealth flows. The Top Countries by Millionaire Wealth Outflows In comparison, here are the countries set to lose the most millionaire wealth overall: RankTop OutflowsEstimated Wealth of Migrating Millionaires 1 UK-$91.8B 2 China-$55.9B 3 India-$26.2B 4 South Korea-$15.2B 5 Russia-$14.7B 6 Brazil-$8.4B 7 France-$4.4B 8 Spain-$3.1B 9 Indonesia-$3.0B 10 Lebanon-$2.8B 11 Vietnam-$2.8B This year, the UK is forecast to see an exodus of millionaires, together holding $91.8 billion in wealth. In particular, higher capital gains tax and revisions to inheritance tax are projected to drive this shift. However, separate reports find that millionaires have not left in droves so far this year, as projected. China follows next, with $55.9 billion while India is forecast to see $26.1 billion in net outflows, likely motivated in part by its high tax structure. Learn More on the Voronoi App To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on billionaire migration over the past decade.

Published 30 minutes ago on September 25, 2025 By Julia Wendling Graphics & Design Jennifer West Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Reddit Pinterest Email The following content is sponsored by New York Life Investments 3 Factors Dragging Down the U.S. Dollar The U.S. dollar (USD) is under pressure—but what’s driving the decline? Understanding these dynamics is key for investors looking to prepare for what’s ahead. This graphic, created in partnership with New York Life Investments, provides visual context to the recent weakness in the USD. It explores three key forces underpinning this trend.  The Descent of the U.S. Dollar The U.S. dollar often acts as a barometer for the global economy, reflecting everything from domestic growth prospects to international investor sentiment. Recently, however, the dollar’s trajectory has tilted downward. Since the beginning of the year, the USD has fallen approximately 8%.  DateIndex 2020-08-03117.82 2020-09-01115.58 2020-10-01116.73 2020-11-02116.24 2020-12-01112.81 2021-01-04111.21 2021-02-01112.43 2021-03-01112.54 2021-04-01113.75 2021-05-03112.02 2021-06-01110.52 2021-07-01112.75 2021-08-02112.68 2021-09-01112.88 2021-10-01114.39 2021-11-01114.22 2021-12-01115.90 2022-01-03115.42 2022-02-01115.38 2022-03-01115.81 2022-04-01115.48 2022-05-02119.88 2022-06-01118.69 2022-07-01121.51 2022-08-01121.42 2022-09-01124.40 2022-10-03127.08 2022-11-01127.40 2022-12-01122.01 2023-01-02121.44 2023-02-01118.64 2023-03-01120.70 2023-04-03119.43 2023-05-01119.58 2023-06-01120.26 2023-07-03119.56 2023-08-01118.92 2023-09-01121.10 2023-10-02123.36 2023-11-01124.08 2023-12-01120.25 2024-01-01118.77 2024-02-01120.68 2024-03-01121.37 2024-04-01121.89 2024-05-01123.38 2024-06-03122.72 2024-07-01124.77 2024-08-01124.16 2024-09-02122.56 2024-10-01121.92 2024-11-01125.04 2024-12-02127.35 2025-01-01129.49 2025-02-03129.28 2025-03-03127.96 2025-04-01126.68 2025-05-01123.48 2025-06-02121.55 2025-07-01119.77 2025-08-01121.61 2025-09-01120.60 Many factors go into determining a currency’s relative strength. Below, we explore three forces at play.  1. GDP Growth Projections Are Soft U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has been trending downward for decades. Between 2020 and 2024, the economy expanded at an average annual rate of just 2.4%, according to World Bank data. YearsGDP Growth (%) 1960s4.7 1970s3.2 1980s3.1 1990s3.2 2000s1.9 2010s2.4 2020s (2020-2024)2.4 2025P1.9 2026P2.0 Looking ahead, the IMF expects this slowdown to persist, projecting growth to slip to 1.9% in 2025 and remain subdued at 2.0% in 2026. Weaker economic momentum makes U.S. assets—including the dollar—less appealing to global investors. 2. Inflation Expectations: Stable But Elevated Higher inflation weighs on the USD by chipping away at purchasing power, and expectations are still running high with reshoring and trade tensions. QuarterYear1-Year Inflation Expectations (%) Q219786.7 Q219799.8 Q219809.7 Q219817.3 Q219824.5 Q219833.3 Q219844.1 Q219853.3 Q219862.7 Q219873.3 Q219883.4 Q219894.3 Q219903.6 Q219913.2 Q219923.0 Q219933.1 Q219942.9 Q219953.0 Q219963.0 Q219972.9 Q219982.6 Q219992.7 Q220003.0 Q220013.1 Q220022.7 Q220032.2 Q220043.2 Q220053.2 Q220063.4 Q220073.3 Q220085.0 Q220092.9 Q220103.0 Q220114.2 Q220123.1 Q220133.1 Q220143.2 Q220152.7 Q220162.6 Q220172.5 Q220182.8 Q220192.7 Q220202.8 Q220214.1 Q220225.3 Q220234.0 Q220243.2 Q220256.0 The 3-month average of University of Michigan inflation expectations has climbed to 6.0%, the highest since 1981. 3. Interest Rates Are Down The Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut since late 2024 this week, trimming rates by a quarter point and signaling more reductions could follow. The move reflects mounting concerns over slowing economic growth and a weakening job market.  DateEffective Fed Funds Rate (%) 2024-06-015.33 2024-07-015.33 2024-08-015.33 2024-09-015.13 2024-10-014.83 2024-11-014.64 2024-12-014.48 2025-01-014.33 2025-02-014.33 2025-03-014.33 2025-04-014.33 2025-05-014.33 2025-06-014.33 2025-07-014.33 2025-08-014.33 While U.S. yields remain elevated by recent standards, the cut makes dollar-denominated assets less attractive, adding fresh pressure on the currency. Why the Dollar’s Direction Matters While the U.S. dollar has recently softened, strategists see risks as roughly balanced. Competing forces—like tariffs and global growth concerns—suggest continued volatility, making it a good time to speak with your financial professional about how your portfolio is positioned. 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See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization The World’s Fastest Shrinking Countries and Territories 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 Many Eastern European countries (e.g., Moldova, Poland, Hungary) show negative growth, reflecting a widespread demographic trend in the region. Larger economies such as Germany, Japan, China, and Italy are also shrinking, signaling that population decline is no longer limited to smaller or developing nations. Population growth has long been viewed as a sign of prosperity, but the world is beginning to see a new trend: decline. According to World Bank data, 42 countries and territories are now shrinking, with some experiencing quicker declines than others. In this infographic, we highlight where the fastest contractions are happening, as of 2024. Data & Discussion The data for this visualization comes from the World Bank, measuring each country’s annual population growth rates for 2024. Note that the world’s overall population is still rising at an average rate of 1%. RankCountry NameRegionPop Growth Rate 2024 (%) 1 KosovoEurope-9.69% 2 Saint-MartinCaribbean-5.17% 3 Marshall IslandsPacific/Oceania-3.35% 4 MoldovaEurope-2.83% 5 North MacedoniaEurope-1.97% 6 Northern Mariana IslandsPacific/Oceania-1.93% 7 TuvaluPacific/Oceania-1.75% 8 American SamoaPacific/Oceania-1.60% 9 AlbaniaEurope-1.15% 10 GeorgiaEurope-1.13% 11 MonacoEurope-0.84% 12 LatviaEurope-0.80% 13 Saint VincentCaribbean-0.70% 14 Bosnia & HerzegovinaEurope-0.66% 15 Sri LankaAsia-0.55% 16 SerbiaEurope-0.54% 17 Virgin IslandsCaribbean-0.52% 18 BelarusEurope-0.49% 19 GermanyEurope-0.47% 20 DominicaCaribbean-0.46% 21 JapanAsia-0.44% 22 TongaPacific/Oceania-0.40% 23 CubaCaribbean-0.36% 24 PolandEurope-0.36% 25 HungaryEurope-0.31% 26 RussiaEurope-0.20% 27 PalauPacific/Oceania-0.18% 28 GreeceEurope-0.16% 29 Hong Kong SARAsia-0.16% 30 NepalAsia-0.15% 31 ChinaAsia-0.12% 32 MauritiusAfrica-0.12% 33 BermudaCaribbean-0.10% 34 SlovakiaEurope-0.09% 35 GreenlandNorth America-0.05% 36 ThailandAsia-0.05% 37 UruguaySouth America-0.04% 38 BulgariaEurope-0.03% 39 JamaicaCaribbean-0.02% 40 Puerto RicoCaribbean-0.02% 41 ItalyEurope-0.01% 42 Isle of ManEurope-0.01% -- Global Average--1.00% Eastern Europe Leads in Population Decline A significant share of shrinking countries are in Eastern Europe, with Kosovo, Moldova, and North Macedonia seeing the steepest drops. A major reason for this trend is emigration, the act of leaving one’s country to settle in another. Eastern Europe has experienced high rates of emigration in recent decades due to wage gaps with Western Europe, as well as EU integration (which creates a legal pathway for labor mobility). Major Economies Join the List Another interesting trend is the inclusion of major economies like Germany, Japan, China, and Italy. While their declines are modest, the sheer size of these countries means the demographic shift could have wide-ranging global effects. Governments are taking action to lift birth rates, but it’s too early to gauge their effectiveness. In Japan, for instance, the government has launched a Children and Families Agency, a new administrative body that oversees things like child welfare and nursery access. Meanwhile, in China, the government has rolled out a nationwide subsidy of 3,600 yuan (roughly $500) per year for every child under the age of three. Learn More on the Voronoi App If you enjoyed today’s post, check out Peak Population Year for Every Country on Voronoi, the new app from Visual Capitalist.