Over the past decade, some of the world’s strongest real estate returns came from countries outside the largest and most familiar property markets.

This visualization by Valerii Emelianov compares estimated annualized residential property returns across 60 countries over the 10 years to 2025, combining property-price appreciation in U.S. dollars with rental income.

The analysis uses property-price growth and gross rental yields from Global Property Guide, exchange rates from the World Bank, and city-center property prices from Numbeo.

Which Countries Had the Highest Real Estate Returns?

The following ranking shows estimated annualized returns combining 10-year property-price appreciation in U.S. dollars with rental income approximated using current gross yields. Rental income is not reinvested, and taxes, maintenance, financing, and transaction costs are excluded.

Rank	Country	Gross Yield Current Annual (%)	Total Return Annualized 10Y (%)
1	Portugal	4.29	14.55
2	Hungary	4.82	14.41
3	Russia	5.77	13.52
4	Lithuania	5.54	12.64
5	Iceland	5.41	12.16
6	Czech Republic	3.39	12.15
7	Bulgaria	4.27	12.01
8	Latvia	7.2	11.39
9	Romania	5.87	11.25
10	Slovakia	4.49	11.16
11	Croatia	4.21	11.12
12	North Macedonia	6.53	11.02
13	Ireland	7.66	10.78
14	Poland	5.92	10.77
15	Netherlands	5.97	10.76
16	Estonia	4.19	10.29
17	Slovenia	4.15	10.27
18	Puerto Rico	8.46	9.71
19	United States	6.71	9.7
20	Montenegro	4.84	9.58
21	Mexico	5.79	9.28
22	Greece	4.38	8.82
23	Denmark	4.11	8.42
24	South Africa	11.53	8.01
25	Spain	5.43	7.53
26	Colombia	7.01	7.44
27	Israel	3.05	7.39
28	Canada	5.8	7.38
29	Thailand	6.54	7.22
30	Taiwan	2.26	7.2
31	Chile	4.8	7.19
32	Australia	4.94	7.14
33	United Arab Emirates	4.94	6.95
34	Belgium	4.31	6.93
35	United Kingdom	7.35	6.87
36	Singapore	3.06	6.84
37	Cyprus	4.88	6.77
38	Japan	4.55	6.72
39	Luxembourg	3.27	6.62
40	Kazakhstan	10.95	6.55
41	Switzerland	2.91	6.55
42	Germany	3.42	6.51
43	Italy	6.61	6.44
44	Philippines	5.1	6.29
45	New Zealand	4.24	6.03
46	Indonesia	8.22	6.03
47	France	4.83	5.92
48	Malaysia	5.27	5.91
49	Sweden	5.75	5.83
50	Ukraine	7.55	5.78
51	Austria	3.31	5.77
52	Norway	4.95	5.33
53	Finland	5.63	5.15
54	India	5.16	5.08
55	Peru	5.93	4.86
56	Argentina	5.46	4.45
57	Brazil	5.71	3.52
58	Qatar	5.17	2.67
59	Macau	2.08	1.25
60	Egypt	7.61	0.89

Portugal topped the ranking at 14.6%, narrowly ahead of Hungary at 14.4%. Russia, Lithuania, and Iceland also exceeded 12%.

At the other end of the spectrum, Qatar (2.7%) and Brazil (3.5%) recorded some of the lowest estimated returns. The gap between these markets highlights how dramatically real estate investment outcomes can differ across countries, even over a full decade.

Why Did Europe Dominate the Rankings?

All 10 of the highest-ranking markets were European or transcontinental countries, with Central and Eastern Europe particularly prominent.

However, the sources of returns differed. Portugal’s performance was driven largely by property-price appreciation, while Latvia combined price growth with a relatively high gross rental yield of 7.2%. This distinction matters because rising property values and rental income contribute differently to overall returns.

Are High Returns Good for Homebuyers?

Strong property appreciation creates wealth for homeowners and investors, but it can also push prices beyond what local incomes can support. For example, the Missing Middle Initiative found that Canada’s home-price-to-income ratio increased by more than 80% between 2004 and 2024, illustrating how rising housing values can erode affordability.

This tension also appears in the United States, where housing consumes a substantial share of household income in many states. Meanwhile, low investment returns do not automatically indicate a healthier housing market. They may reflect weak demand, currency depreciation, or slower price appreciation.

Ultimately, the ranking highlights how differently housing markets performed over the past decade. Strong historical investment returns do not necessarily mean properties are affordable today or that similar gains will continue.

Because these estimates combine historical price appreciation with current gross rental yields, they are best understood as a comparison of market performance rather than the actual net returns earned by individual investors.

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Passport ownership varies dramatically across the United States, with some states reporting rates more than twice the national average of others. The differences offer a revealing look at where Americans are most likely to hold a passport.

This graphic maps estimated passport ownership in 2024 using U.S. Department of State issuance records and analysis from the Center for American Progress. The estimates use historical passport issuance data to approximate valid passport holdings as a share of U.S. citizens, including children.

Passport Ownership by State

The following table ranks all 50 states by their estimated passport ownership rates in 2024.

Rank	State	Estimated % with a Valid U.S. Passport (2024)
1	New Jersey	79.9%
2	California	71.8%
3	Massachusetts	71.2%
4	New York	71.1%
5	Connecticut	65.1%
6	Maryland	64.1%
7	Colorado	62.5%
8	Washington	61.4%
9	Hawaii	60.4%
10	Utah	60.2%
11	Virginia	60.0%
12	Florida	59.9%
13	Rhode Island	59.4%
14	Illinois	56.6%
15	Nevada	56.4%
16	New Hampshire	55.5%
17	Minnesota	55.4%
18	Oregon	54.9%
18	Alaska	54.9%
20	Texas	54.8%
21	Delaware	50.6%
22	Arizona	48.3%
23	Vermont	48.2%
24	Idaho	48.0%
25	Georgia	47.8%
26	Pennsylvania	46.1%
26	Maine	46.1%
28	Montana	45.2%
29	Nebraska	43.8%
30	North Carolina	43.7%
31	Wisconsin	43.1%
32	North Dakota	40.9%
33	Kansas	40.8%
34	Iowa	40.3%
35	Wyoming	40.0%
36	Michigan	39.7%
37	South Carolina	37.7%
38	New Mexico	37.3%
39	Missouri	37.2%
39	South Dakota	37.2%
41	Ohio	37.0%
42	Indiana	35.5%
43	Tennessee	35.4%
44	Oklahoma	33.1%
45	Louisiana	30.4%
46	Kentucky	29.0%
47	Arkansas	28.4%
48	Alabama	27.7%
49	Mississippi	22.1%
50	West Virginia	20.7%
--	U.S. Total	53.1%

The highest ownership rates are concentrated in the Northeast and on the West Coast. California, Massachusetts, and New York all exceed 70%, while Connecticut and Maryland also rank among the national leaders.

But the top 10 includes some surprises. Colorado ranks seventh at 62.5%, while Utah places 10th at 60.2%, ahead of several larger states with major international airports.

At the other end of the ranking, West Virginia and Mississippi have the lowest estimated ownership rates, at 20.7% and 22.1%, respectively. These differences may reflect factors such as household income, international family ties, and demand for overseas travel.

How Americans Became a Nation of International Travelers

Passport ownership has undergone a remarkable transformation. In 1990, roughly one in 20 Americans held a passport, compared with more than half today.

In 2024, international departures by Americans reached a record 107.7 million, including 53.8 million to overseas destinations. Travel to overseas countries was 20% higher than in 2019, with the United Kingdom, Italy, and France among the most popular destinations.

International travel also remains closely tied to income. In 2024, the average U.S. overseas air traveler had a household income of $163,000 and spent $1,907 abroad per trip, excluding international transportation.

These figures help put the state-level differences into perspective. Passport ownership is not simply a measure of interest in seeing the world. It may also reflect the financial resources, family connections, and travel opportunities available to residents of each state.

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Which Countries Rely Most on International Trade?

Some countries rely heavily on international trade, importing goods they cannot easily produce at home or exporting products and services that sustain major industries. In some cases, their combined exports and imports are worth several times their annual economic output.

Others, including the U.S. and China, trade trillions of dollars annually but have much lower trade-to-GDP ratios, partly because of their large domestic markets.

This graphic shows the 20 most and least trade-dependent countries using data from the World Bank. Trade is measured as exports and imports of goods and services as a share of GDP.

Most figures are for 2025, with data from 2022 to 2024 for some countries. Territories such as Hong Kong are excluded.

Small Countries Are the Most Dependent on Trade

Sixteen of the 20 most trade-dependent countries have fewer than 10 million people, and half have fewer than 2 million.

Smaller economies often cannot produce everything their households and businesses need, so they rely on imports and exports. Many also serve larger neighboring markets as financial centers, ports, or transit hubs.

Trade can exceed GDP because exports and imports are counted at their full value, while GDP measures only the value an economy adds. The table below ranks all 170 countries by trade as a share of GDP:

Rank	Country	Trade (% of GDP)
1	Luxembourg	349.9
2	San Marino	341.0
3	Singapore	320.3
4	Ireland	240.0
5	Malta	219.0
6	Djibouti	206.3
7	United Arab Emirates	199.0
8	Vietnam	190.3
9	Cyprus	189.5
10	Seychelles	172.3
11	Slovakia	170.3
12	Nauru	165.4
13	Bahrain	157.5
14	Maldives	156.5
15	Estonia	155.8
16	Lesotho	154.0
17	Belgium	152.9
18	Slovenia	151.9
19	Netherlands	150.1
20	Switzerland	147.2
21	Lithuania	142.1
22	Hungary	140.8
23	Mauritius	139.9
24	Thailand	138.4
25	Libya	137.7
26	Malaysia	136.4
27	Cambodia	136.1
28	North Macedonia	133.0
29	Mongolia	130.7
30	Latvia	129.7
31	Denmark	129.2
32	Somalia	128.1
33	Czechia	128.0
34	Cuba	124.9
35	Brunei	123.6
36	Fiji	119.0
37	Antigua and Barbuda	118.3
38	Kosovo	118.2
39	Marshall Islands	115.9
40	Oman	114.9
41	Serbia	112.9
42	Belarus	112.1
43	Solomon Islands	111.4
44	Belize	109.0
45	Namibia	108.6
46	Eswatini	107.5
47	Austria	107.0
48	Montenegro	105.8
49	Palau	105.8
50	Sweden	104.3
51	Guinea	103.7
52	Bulgaria	102.5
53	Kiribati	102.1
54	Armenia	101.7
55	Tunisia	101.4
56	Croatia	101.0
57	Georgia	100.6
58	Qatar	100.2
59	Mozambique	97.1
60	Poland	97.0
61	Nicaragua	96.4
62	Timor-Leste	95.4
63	Cabo Verde	95.3
64	Bosnia and Herzegovina	95.1
65	Kuwait	94.0
66	Mauritania	94.0
67	Micronesia	93.1
68	Morocco	93.1
69	Moldova	92.7
70	Kyrgyzstan	92.4
71	Republic of the Congo	91.7
72	Honduras	91.5
73	El Salvador	88.2
74	Democratic Republic of the Congo	87.3
75	Portugal	86.4
76	South Korea	86.4
77	Gabon	84.9
78	Afghanistan	83.8
79	Panama	83.7
80	Greece	83.5
81	Finland	83.4
82	Iceland	82.5
83	Lebanon	82.2
84	Mexico	79.9
85	Azerbaijan	79.8
86	Albania	79.5
87	Bhutan	79.4
88	Bahamas	79.2
89	Norway	79.1
90	Germany	78.5
91	Tonga	77.6
92	Ukraine	77.2
93	Iraq	77.1
94	Paraguay	76.5
95	Romania	76.2
96	Equatorial Guinea	74.9
97	West Bank and Gaza	74.8
98	Vanuatu	73.4
99	Costa Rica	71.5
100	Senegal	71.1
101	Samoa	70.6
102	Botswana	69.5
103	Spain	69.5
104	Ghana	69.0
105	France	67.2
106	Philippines	66.8
107	Burkina Faso	65.0
108	Chile	65.0
109	Canada	63.5
110	Italy	62.5
111	U.K.	62.5
112	Zambia	62.5
113	Gambia	62.2
114	South Africa	60.9
115	Iran	60.2
116	Togo	59.9
117	Ecuador	59.4
118	Tajikistan	59.1
119	Saudi Arabia	57.9
120	Uzbekistan	57.4
121	Kazakhstan	57.2
122	Rwanda	56.7
123	Cote d'Ivoire	54.6
124	Madagascar	54.2
125	Israel	53.0
126	Central African Republic	52.9
127	Peru	51.8
128	Dominican Republic	51.5
129	Egypt	51.3
130	New Zealand	50.7
131	Uganda	50.2
132	Türkiye	49.9
133	Uruguay	49.7
134	Sierra Leone	49.1
135	Mali	48.8
136	Bolivia	47.0
137	Sao Tome and Principe	46.6
138	Guatemala	46.5
139	India	46.3
140	Chad	46.1
141	Australia	45.9
142	Japan	44.9
143	Indonesia	43.4
144	Nepal	42.6
145	Sri Lanka	41.8
146	Zimbabwe	41.5
147	Comoros	40.9
148	Guinea-Bissau	40.9
149	Malawi	39.4
150	Algeria	39.0
151	Tanzania	39.0
152	China	38.0
153	Kenya	37.5
154	Benin	37.1
155	Colombia	35.4
156	Syria	35.4
157	Brazil	35.3
158	Angola	34.6
159	Niger	33.9
160	Russia	33.7
161	Ethiopia	33.5
162	Cameroon	33.4
163	Argentina	30.4
164	Turkmenistan	28.2
165	Bangladesh	28.0
166	Pakistan	27.2
167	U.S.	25.0
168	Venezuela	25.0
169	Haiti	15.9
170	Sudan	2.4

Across the full ranking, 58 countries trade more than their GDP, while the median country trades about 80%. Europe accounts for 11 of the top 20, ranging from microstates like San Marino to countries like Belgium and the Netherlands, home of two of Europe’s busiest ports.

The reasons for high trade dependence vary. Luxembourg’s exports are dominated by services, particularly financial services linked to its investment fund industry, according to STATEC. In Singapore, re-exports accounted for about 62% of merchandise exports in 2025, according to Singapore’s Department of Statistics.

Djibouti offers another example. Its trade equals 206% of GDP, compared with just 33% for neighboring Ethiopia. Landlocked Ethiopia routed more than 95% of its seaborne trade through Djibouti in early 2024, making ports and logistics a major part of Djibouti’s economy.

U.S. and China Have Low Dependence Despite Their Trade Scale

The U.S. is one of the biggest surprises in the ranking. Despite being the world’s largest economy, its exports and imports equaled just 25% of GDP in 2024, the fourth-lowest ratio among 170 countries.

Only Sudan (2.4%), Haiti (16%), and Venezuela (25%) ranked lower. All three have experienced severe economic disruptions, including civil war in Sudan, gang violence in Haiti, and sanctions and a collapse in oil output in Venezuela.

China, the world’s largest goods exporter, also ranks near the bottom, placing 19th from the bottom at 38% in 2025.

A low ratio can still mean trillions of dollars crossing borders. U.S. exports and imports totaled about $7.3 trillion in 2024, while China’s reached about $7.4 trillion in 2025, each roughly 20 times Luxembourg’s total.

Large domestic markets allow more business to take place between producers and customers within the same country, without contributing to cross-border trade totals.

None of the world’s 10 largest economies trades more than 80% of its GDP, the median across the dataset. Germany comes closest at 79%, while Japan (45%) and India (46%) sit well below it.

Vietnam is a striking exception to the pattern among large economies. With more than 100 million people, it ranks eighth globally at 190% of GDP, well ahead of Thailand (138%), the next-highest country with more than 50 million people.

Trade with the U.S. alone equaled 44% of Vietnam’s GDP in 2025, making it one of the economies most exposed to American consumer demand.

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The World’s Largest Economies vs. the Most Indebted Countries

A large economy gives a government a broad tax base, but economic size does not necessarily translate into a lower debt burden. Some of the world’s largest economies owe more than a year’s worth of economic output, while smaller countries can carry even higher debt ratios for very different reasons.

This graphic compares the 30 largest economies by nominal GDP with the 30 highest government debt-to-GDP ratios in 2026, using estimates and projections from the International Monetary Fund’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook.

GDP is measured in current U.S. dollars, while debt refers to general government gross debt.

The U.S. Leads in GDP, but Ranks Eighth for Debt

The U.S. ($32.6 trillion) and China ($21.5 trillion) lead the world in economic size. However, their government debt ratios differ, with the U.S. at 126.8% of GDP and China at 104.4%, ranking eighth and 17th globally, respectively.

Germany, the world’s third-largest economy ($5.5 trillion), ranks much further down the debt list at 65th, with a ratio of 64.6%.

The table below ranks the world’s 30 largest economies by nominal GDP forecasts for 2026:

Rank	Country	Nominal GDP (USD, Billions)
1	United States	32,642.4
2	China	21,546.4
3	Germany	5,471.3
4	Japan	4,342.0
5	United Kingdom	4,268.4
6	India	4,060.2
7	France	3,554.2
8	Russia	2,861.2
9	Italy	2,701.7
10	Brazil	2,654.8
11	Canada	2,490.3
12	South Korea	2,245.8
13	Mexico	2,176.2
14	Australia	2,110.7
15	Spain	2,085.3
16	Türkiye	1,818.0
17	Indonesia	1,480.0
18	Netherlands	1,423.9
19	Saudi Arabia	1,343.3
20	Switzerland	1,135.7
21	Poland	1,133.1
22	Taiwan	1,019.6
23	Belgium	772.7
24	Argentina	768.2
25	Israel	747.0
26	Sweden	745.1
27	Ireland	710.0
28	Singapore	667.9
29	United Arab Emirates	661.0
30	Norway	651.7

Several of the world’s largest economies have government debt exceeding annual output, including Italy (137.9%), France (118.5%), and the UK (102.0%).

Russia sits at the opposite end, ranking 170th globally at just 19.3%, the lowest ratio among the 10 largest economies. Its relatively low debt partly reflects years of spending restraint and reserve-building before the war in Ukraine.

India, one of 2026’s fastest-growing major economies, has a GDP of $4.1 trillion and a government debt ratio of 83.1%, below the global ratio of 94.6%.

Japan presents one of the starkest contrasts. It ranks fourth in GDP at $4.3 trillion, yet its government debt is equivalent to nearly two years of economic output. The IMF has highlighted persistent budget deficits, rising interest costs, and growing healthcare and long-term care spending for an aging population as challenges to reducing its debt burden.

The Countries With the Highest Government Debt Relative to GDP

Sudan’s government debt is projected at 334.4% of GDP, more than three times its annual economic output. Its economy ranks just 120th by size, at approximately $31 billion. The World Bank documents how the country’s ongoing war has damaged productive capacity, disrupted trade, and reduced agricultural production, leaving a much smaller economic base to support its debt.

The table below ranks the 30 economies with the highest general government gross debt as a share of GDP in 2026:

Rank	Country	Government Gross Debt (% of GDP)
1	Sudan	334.4
2	Japan	199.4
3	Singapore	166.4
4	Bahrain	162.8
5	Italy	137.9
6	Greece	136.0
7	Maldives	130.7
8	United States	126.8
9	Libya	125.2
10	France	118.5
11	Bhutan	116.2
12	Canada	115.6
13	Ukraine	111.8
14	St. Vincent and the Grenadines	111.6
15	Cabo Verde	109.9
16	Belgium	109.8
17	China	104.4
18	United Kingdom	102.0
19	Bolivia	100.2
20	Dominica	99.7
21	Spain	97.6
22	Brazil	97.0
23	Sri Lanka	95.2
24	Barbados	93.8
25	Mozambique	91.0
26	Finland	90.6
27	Mauritius	87.6
28	Tunisia	86.1
29	Portugal	85.1
29	Suriname	85.1

Singapore offers an important reminder that high government debt does not always signal financial distress. Despite ranking third globally at 166.4% of GDP, its borrowing model differs significantly from those of many other highly indebted countries.

According to Singapore’s Ministry of Finance, government securities help develop domestic bond markets and support the investment needs of the Central Provident Fund, the country’s retirement savings system. Borrowing proceeds are largely invested rather than used to fund day-to-day government spending.

European countries occupy nine of the top 30 places in the debt ranking. Alongside major economies such as Italy and France are Greece (136.0% of GDP), Belgium (109.8%), Finland (90.6%), and Portugal (85.1%).

These figures highlight the varied fiscal positions of European governments, with several carrying debt burdens approaching or exceeding a full year of economic output.

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Influencer culture is often associated with the United States, home to some of the world’s biggest social media personalities and platforms. Yet following influencers is considerably more common in several countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Ghana leads the global ranking, followed by the Philippines and Brazil. Meanwhile, the U.S. sits well outside the top 10, despite its prominent role in global social media culture.

This visualization uses Q2 2025 data from GWI, published in the Digital 2026 Global Overview Report. It measures the share of social media users aged 16 and older who follow influencers across 53 countries and territories.

Ghana Leads the Global Influencer Rankings

The table below ranks all 53 surveyed markets by the share of social media users who follow influencers.

Rank	Country / territory	Share (%)
1	Ghana	46.8%
2	Philippines	42.9%
3	Brazil	40.4%
4	South Africa	35.2%
5	Thailand	32.9%
6	Malaysia	32.3%
7	Nigeria	32.0%
8	Indonesia	31.7%
9	United Arab Emirates	29.5%
10	New Zealand	28.4%
10	Saudi Arabia	28.4%
12	Kenya	28.3%
13	Norway	27.9%
14	Chile	27.8%
15	Portugal	27.6%
16	Argentina	26.6%
17	Ireland	26.3%
18	Mexico	26.2%
19	Colombia	25.9%
20	Australia	25.0%
21	Egypt	24.6%
22	India	24.3%
22	Poland	24.3%
24	Serbia	22.9%
24	Spain	22.9%
26	Singapore	22.8%
27	South Korea	22.1%
28	Croatia	21.7%
28	Greece	21.7%
30	Vietnam	21.5%
31	United States	21.4%
32	Canada	21.3%
33	Hong Kong	21.2%
34	Bulgaria	21.0%
35	Romania	20.7%
36	Sweden	19.6%
37	Italy	19.1%
37	Netherlands	19.1%
39	Hungary	18.7%
39	United Kingdom	18.7%
41	Germany	18.5%
42	France	18.4%
43	Austria	17.5%
44	Denmark	17.3%
45	Israel	17.2%
45	Switzerland	17.2%
47	Taiwan	16.3%
48	Belgium	16.0%
49	China	15.8%
50	Czechia	14.4%
50	Japan	14.4%
52	Türkiye	11.4%
53	Russia	7.5%

Ghana tops the ranking at 46.8%, followed by the Philippines (42.9%) and Brazil (40.4%). These are the only three markets where more than 40% of social media users follow influencers.

South Africa ranks fourth at 35.2%, followed by Thailand at 32.9%. Malaysia, Nigeria, and Indonesia also place among the top 10.

The United States ranks 31st at 21.4%, just ahead of Canada at 21.3%. The Philippines’ rate is roughly twice that of the U.S.

At the bottom, Russia has the lowest share at 7.5%, followed by Türkiye at 11.4%. Japan and Czechia are tied at 14.4%.

Ghana’s rate is more than six times Russia’s, a gap of 39.3 percentage points.

Africa Leads, While Europe Ranks Last

Regional averages reveal broader differences in influencer-following habits. The table below groups the 53 markets into seven regions, with each market weighted equally regardless of population.

Region	Markets surveyed	Average influencer-following rate (%)
Africa	5	33.4%
South America	4	30.2%
Oceania	2	26.7%
Asia	12	24.9%
North America	3	23.0%
Middle East	4	21.6%
Europe	23	20.0%

Africa leads at 33.4%, followed by South America at 30.2%. Europe ranks last at 20.0%, more than 13 percentage points behind Africa.

All five African markets surveyed, Ghana, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Egypt, have higher influencer-following rates than the United States.

Europe shows the opposite pattern. Only Norway, Portugal, and Ireland exceed the worldwide benchmark of 22.6%, while the other 20 surveyed markets fall below it.

Asia averages 24.9%, but its markets vary widely. The Philippines leads at 42.9%, compared with 14.4% in Japan and 15.8% in China.

North America averages 23.0%, with Mexico’s 26.2% exceeding the rates in both the United States and Canada.

These regional figures are unweighted averages of surveyed markets, not population-weighted estimates for entire continents. Coverage also varies considerably, from 23 markets in Europe to just two in Oceania.

The Link Between Social Media Use and Influencers

Countries with high social media usage also tend to feature prominently in the influencer-following rankings.

A previous Visual Capitalist analysis of which countries spend the most time on social media found that Kenya, South Africa, Brazil, and the Philippines were among the leaders in daily usage. All four also have relatively high influencer-following rates, suggesting a possible connection.

However, these rankings measure the share of social media users who follow influencers, not total audience size, engagement, or purchasing behavior.

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The cost of driving varies dramatically depending on the vehicle, from electric SUVs to gasoline-powered pickup trucks.

While purchase prices often dominate car-buying decisions, fuel and electricity costs can add up over time. This visualization compares how far popular U.S. vehicles can travel on $100 worth of gasoline, diesel, or electricity.

The data comes from Kadoa, using EPA fuel-economy ratings, EIA energy prices, and Cox Automotive EV sales estimates. The comparison uses U.S. fuel prices from October 19, 2026, and electricity rates from August 2026, with electric vehicles assumed to charge at home.

Electric Vehicles Lead on Energy Costs

Electric vehicles dominate the top of the ranking, with the Tesla Model Y traveling 2,110 miles on $100 of home electricity. The Tesla Model 3 follows closely at 2,086 miles, while the Toyota bZ reaches 2,025 miles.

Rank	Model	Version	Miles on $100
1	Tesla Model Y	Electric	2,110 mi
2	Tesla Model 3	Electric	2,086 mi
3	Toyota bZ	Electric	2,025 mi
4	Chevrolet Equinox EV	Electric	1,689 mi
5	Hyundai Ioniq 5	Electric	1,664 mi
6	Rivian R1S	Electric	1,278 mi
7	Toyota Prius	Hybrid	1,237 mi
8	Hyundai Elantra	Hybrid	1,212 mi
9	Honda Civic	Hybrid	1,132 mi
10	Toyota Corolla	Hybrid	1,109 mi
11	Toyota Camry	Hybrid	1,074 mi
12	Honda Accord	Hybrid	1,072 mi
13	Kia Sportage	Hybrid	1,065 mi
14	Hyundai Tucson	Hybrid	1,033 mi
15	Toyota RAV4	Hybrid	957 mi
16	Kia Sportage	Hybrid	891 mi
17	Honda CR-V	Hybrid	864 mi
18	Ford Maverick	Hybrid	864 mi
19	Hyundai Tucson	Hybrid	863 mi
20	Subaru Crosstrek	Hybrid	840 mi
21	Subaru Forester	Hybrid	817 mi
22	Toyota Corolla	Combustion	794 mi
23	Honda Civic	Combustion	794 mi
24	Hyundai Elantra	Combustion	794 mi
25	Honda Accord	Combustion	735 mi
26	Nissan Rogue	Combustion	724 mi
27	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Hybrid	700 mi
28	Honda CR-V	Combustion	688 mi
29	Chevrolet Trax	Combustion	688 mi
30	Subaru Forester	Combustion	654 mi
31	Subaru Crosstrek	Combustion	640 mi
32	Hyundai Tucson	Combustion	629 mi
33	Chevrolet Equinox	Combustion	618 mi
34	Kia Sportage	Combustion	607 mi
35	Jeep Wrangler	Hybrid	588 mi
36	Ford Maverick	Combustion	572 mi
37	Ford F-Series	Hybrid	548 mi
38	Toyota Tacoma	Hybrid	537 mi
39	Jeep Grand Cherokee	Combustion	514 mi
40	Chevrolet Traverse	Combustion	502 mi
41	Toyota Tacoma	Combustion	490 mi
42	Ford Explorer	Combustion	490 mi
43	Ram Pickup	Combustion	478 mi
44	Jeep Wrangler	Combustion	467 mi
45	Ford F-Series	Combustion	444 mi
46	Chevrolet Silverado	Combustion	397 mi
47	GMC Sierra	Combustion	397 mi
48	GMC Sierra	Combustion	374 mi
49	Chevrolet Silverado	Combustion	366 mi

Even the Rivian R1S, a large electric SUV, travels 1,278 miles on $100 of home electricity, slightly outperforming the Toyota Prius at 1,237 miles. This highlights how lower electricity costs can offset the higher energy consumption of larger EVs.

Importantly, these figures represent cumulative driving distances across multiple charges, not the range of a single charge. They also assume home electricity rates, meaning trips that rely on public fast charging could cost considerably more.

Hybrids Offer a Middle Ground

Hybrid vehicles occupy much of the middle of the ranking, offering better fuel economy than comparable gasoline-powered models without requiring drivers to plug in.

The Toyota Prius leads this group at 1,237 miles per $100, followed by the Hyundai Elantra at 1,212 miles and Honda Civic at 1,132 miles.

The savings become clearer when comparing versions of the same vehicle. The Toyota Corolla hybrid travels 1,109 miles on $100, compared with 794 miles for the gasoline version, a nearly 40% improvement in driving distance.

Pickup Trucks Are Among the Most Expensive to Fuel

At the opposite end of the ranking, large pickup trucks generally deliver the fewest miles per $100. Their greater size, weight, and energy consumption contribute to higher operating costs.

The gasoline-powered Ford F-Series achieves 444 miles, while its hybrid counterpart improves that figure to 548 miles. Fuel type and energy prices also play an important role in determining how far each vehicle can travel on a fixed budget.

Which Cars Are Winning the Sales Race?

Fuel costs are only one factor in vehicle purchasing decisions. Despite ranking among the most expensive vehicles to fuel, pickup trucks remain U.S. bestsellers.

According to GoodCarBadCar, the Ford F-Series led the market with approximately 562,000 vehicles sold through September 2026, followed by the Chevrolet Silverado at 423,000 and Honda CR-V at 337,000.

Among electric vehicles, the Tesla Model Y remained the clear leader, with an estimated 262,491 U.S. sales, far ahead of the Model 3 at 106,962, according to Car and Driver.

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From Canada’s vast Arctic islands to the tropical archipelagos of Southeast Asia, the world’s longest coastlines stretch across remarkably different landscapes.

This visualization ranks the 20 countries with the longest coastlines, highlighting how geography shapes the amount of shoreline each country possesses.

The data comes from WorldAtlas, with updated figures for India from the Government of India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences.

Canada Has the World’s Longest Coastline by Far

Canada’s extraordinary coastline is largely a product of its Arctic geography, where tens of thousands of islands, bays, and channels create an exceptionally intricate shoreline.

In fact, more than 70% of the country’s coastline lies in the Arctic, making its northern geography central to its position at the top of the ranking.

The table below ranks the 20 countries with the longest coastlines in the world:

Rank	Country	Coastline Length
		Miles	Kilometers
1	Canada	125,567	202,080
2	Norway	61,567	99,083
3	Indonesia	36,122	58,133
4	Russia	23,396	37,653
5	Philippines	22,549	36,289
6	Japan	18,486	29,751
7	Australia	16,007	25,760
8	United States	12,380	19,924
9	New Zealand	9,404	15,134
10	China	9,009	14,500
11	Greece	8,498	13,676
12	United Kingdom	7,723	12,429
13	India	6,897	11,099
14	Mexico	5,797	9,330
15	Italy	4,722	7,600
16	Brazil	4,655	7,491
17	Denmark	4,545	7,314
18	Turkey	4,474	7,200
19	Chile	3,998	6,435
20	Micronesia	3,798	6,112

Norway’s coastline is shaped by its deeply indented fjords and nearly 239,100 coastal islands. At 61,567 miles (99,083 km), its coastline is roughly 70% longer than Indonesia’s, the third-ranked country.

Island Nations Dominate the Rankings

Indonesia’s coastline stretches across an archipelago of more than 17,500 islands, helping it secure third place globally.

Other island nations also rank prominently, including the Philippines (22,549 miles) in fifth place and Japan (18,486 miles) in sixth. Australia follows in seventh with 16,007 miles, while New Zealand ranks ninth with 9,404 miles.

These countries offer an interesting contrast with the world’s largest landmasses. Russia, the world’s largest country by land area, ranks fourth with 23,396 miles of coastline, while the United States ranks eighth with 12,380 miles.

This highlights why a country’s land area alone is not a reliable predictor of its total coastline length.

Why Coastline Rankings Can Differ

China rounds out the top 10 with 9,009 miles of coastline, followed by Greece at 8,498 miles and the United Kingdom at 7,723 miles.

India ranks 13th with 6,897 miles (11,099 km), following a revision to its official coastline measurement in 2025.

Coastline lengths can vary significantly depending on the measurement methodology. More detailed measurements capture smaller bays, inlets, and islands, often producing longer totals. This helps explain why rankings can differ across sources.

The ranking also includes only sovereign countries. For example, Greenland, the world’s largest island, has approximately 27,395 miles of coastline. If it were an independent country, it would rank fourth globally, ahead of Russia.

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How much time do people actually have to themselves each day?

From watching TV to spending time with friends and family, leisure is an important part of daily life. But the amount of time people spend on these activities varies considerably across countries.

Using the OECD Time Use Database, this visualization ranks 34 countries by average daily leisure time among people aged 15–64. The figures come from the latest available national surveys, which vary in year.

Which Countries Have the Most Free Time?

The following table ranks countries by daily leisure hours, based on OECD data updated in 2026.

Rank	Country	Leisure (minutes/day)	Leisure (hours/day)
1	Norway	354	5.90
2	Germany	341	5.68
3	Belgium	339	5.65
4	Greece	335	5.58
5	Finland	330	5.50
6	Denmark	329	5.48
7	Italy	323	5.38
8	Sweden	321	5.35
9	Spain	316	5.27
10	Netherlands	315	5.25
11	Ireland	312	5.20
12	Slovenia	311	5.18
13	Austria	307	5.12
14	United Kingdom	306	5.10
15	South Africa	306	5.10
16	Estonia	301	5.02
17	New Zealand	301	5.02
18	France	294	4.90
19	Türkiye	286	4.77
20	Australia	281	4.68
21	Hungary	281	4.68
22	United States	280	4.67
23	Luxembourg	276	4.60
24	Japan	269	4.48
25	Latvia	269	4.48
26	Poland	261	4.35
27	South Korea	258	4.30
28	India	254	4.23
29	Croatia	251	4.18
30	Lithuania	247	4.12
31	Portugal	241	4.02
32	China	228	3.80
33	Canada	211	3.52
34	Mexico	203	3.38

Germany (5.68 hours) and Belgium (5.65 hours) follow Norway at the top of the ranking, while Greece and Finland round out the top five.

At the other end, Mexico averages just 3.38 hours of daily leisure. That’s a gap of roughly 2.5 hours per day, or nearly 18 hours per week, compared with Norway.

Why Does Europe Have More Leisure Time?

Europe’s strong showing may partly reflect differences in working hours, paid leave, and cultural attitudes toward leisure. However, national time-use surveys also capture how people spend their days outside paid employment, so these rankings are not simply a measure of vacation time or shorter workweeks.

More leisure time does not necessarily mean lower economic productivity. According to the OECD’s 2026 productivity report, Norway and Denmark were among the most productive economies per hour worked in 2024.

Why Do Asian Countries Have Less Free Time?

Several major Asian economies appear in the lower half of the ranking. China averages 3.8 hours of daily leisure, compared with 4.3 hours in South Korea and 4.48 hours in Japan.

Long working hours and workplace expectations may contribute to these differences, but commuting, household responsibilities, and demographic patterns can also influence how people allocate their time. For additional context, see our ranking of countries with the longest workweeks.

Ultimately, leisure is only one dimension of quality of life. Alongside working hours, opportunities for recreation help shape how rewarding free time feels.

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Which vehicles have the highest and lowest driver death rates in America?

This visualization, created by Julie R. Peasley, uses Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) data covering 2023 models and equivalent earlier versions during 2021–2024. Rates are adjusted for driver age and sex and measure fatalities per million registered vehicle-years, rather than crash frequency.

Which Car Models Have the Highest Driver Death Rates?

The following table ranks the 10 models with the highest driver death rates, according to the IIHS.

Vehicle	Driver death rate per million vehicle-years	Vehicle category
Kia Rio	170	Car
Nissan Versa	164	Car
Chrysler 300 2WD	132	Car
Dodge Charger Hemi 2WD	127	Car
Dodge Challenger 2WD	125	Car
Kia Forte	120	Car
Chevrolet Malibu	116	Car
Hyundai Venue 2WD	113	SUV
Nissan Altima	105	Car
Nissan Maxima	105	Car

The Kia Rio (170) and Nissan Versa (164) lead the ranking, with death rates more than four times the overall average of 37. Nissan appears three times in the top 10, while the Hyundai Venue is the only SUV on the list.

Smaller vehicles generally offer less protection in collisions with heavier vehicles. Meanwhile, powerful models like the Dodge Charger and Challenger illustrate how vehicle performance and driver behavior can also influence fatality rates.

Driver demographics can also influence these rates, making it useful to consider how vehicle preferences vary across generations.

Which Vehicles Have the Lowest Driver Death Rates?

The following table shows the 10 models with the lowest driver death rates, based on IIHS findings.

Vehicle	Driver death rate per million vehicle-years	Vehicle category
BMW X5 4WD	5	Luxury SUV
Volkswagen Atlas 2WD	5	SUV
Toyota RAV4 Prime Plug-in hybrid 4WD	5	SUV
Porsche Macan 4WD	4	Luxury SUV
Audi Q7 4WD	0	Luxury SUV
BMW X7 4WD	0	Luxury SUV
Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4WD	0	Pickup
Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD	0	SUV
Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 2WD	0	Luxury SUV
Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class 4WD	0	Luxury SUV

Six models recorded zero driver deaths during the study period, including the Audi Q7, BMW X7, and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class. All 10 vehicles are SUVs or pickups, with luxury SUVs accounting for six entries.

Are Luxury SUVs Actually Safer?

Luxury SUVs often combine greater vehicle mass with advanced safety features, including airbags, automatic emergency braking, and electronic stability control. Their size can offer greater protection in collisions with smaller vehicles, while safety technology may help prevent crashes.

However, SUVs aren’t universally safer. Their higher centers of gravity can increase rollover risks, while heavier vehicles can pose greater dangers to occupants of smaller cars.

Luxury branding also doesn’t guarantee superior safety. Individual crash-test results, vehicle design, and driving conditions all matter.

Importantly, zero recorded deaths doesn’t mean zero risk. These figures reflect observed fatality rates over a specific period, not guarantees of safety.

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