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2025-12-11 01:45:42

Why Homes Feel Pricier: U.S. House Prices vs. Income, 1985–2025

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This infographic compares the growth of U.S. household income against median house prices over nearly four decades. While incomes have steadily climbed, housing costs have accelerated at a much faster pace. This creates a growing disconnect between what households earn and what homes cost. The result is a long-term shift in affordability that affects buyers across income levels.

The data for this visualization comes from FRED and Motio Research. It tracks nominal median household income alongside the median sales price of U.S. homes from 1985 to 2025.

The Early Years: A Manageable Gap

In 1985, the median home cost around $82,800 while the median household earned $23,620. That meant a home was roughly 3.5 times annual income. By 1990, home prices had risen faster than incomes but still remained within a range accessible to many middle-class buyers.

Analyzing the entire period, America’s price-to-income ratio swung from a modest 3.5 to peaks above 5.0, reflecting housing costs rising significantly faster than household incomes over time.

The 2000s Housing Boom and Its Aftermath

By 2005, home prices jumped to $232,500, more than five times median household income. After the 2008 crisis, prices briefly dipped, but incomes did not rise quickly enough to close the gap.

The Pandemic Era: A Surge in Prices

From 2020 to 2024, the affordability gap widened significantly. While median income grew from $68,400 to $83,730, home prices climbed from $329,000 to $426,800. Low interest rates, remote work, and supply shortages accelerated demand during the pandemic. Even as rates later rose, high prices remained sticky.

The gap between American home prices and incomes is especially worse in coastal U.S. cities. Notably, the median home price in LA is 12.5 times the median annual household income. This ratio stands at 10.5 in San Jose and 9.8 in New York on the East Coast.

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2025-12-10 23:22:40

Ranked: The Number of Births by Country in 2025

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How does the number of births by country today highlight shifting global demographic patterns?

This year, India is expected to record 23.1 million births, more than double the number in China. In contrast, Europe’s total births will reach just 6.3 million, illustrating the continent’s deepening fertility crisis.

This graphic shows the projected number of babies born by country, based on data from the UN’s World Population Prospects 2024 via Our World in Data.

A Closer Look at the Number of Births by Country

Below, we show the countries driving global births in 2025:

Rank	Country	Estimated Number of Births 2025
1	India	23,073,268
2	China	8,709,352
3	Nigeria	7,640,590
4	Pakistan	6,909,545
5	Democratic Republic of Congo	4,559,718
6	Indonesia	4,440,838
7	Ethiopia	4,176,742
8	United States	3,663,798
9	Bangladesh	3,441,259
10	Brazil	2,528,724
11	Egypt	2,450,027
12	Tanzania	2,419,272
13	Mexico	2,003,673
14	Philippines	1,845,745
15	Uganda	1,734,565
16	Sudan	1,656,421
17	Kenya	1,540,813
18	Afghanistan	1,507,838
19	Angola	1,429,803
20	Yemen	1,401,358
21	Vietnam	1,328,422
22	Mozambique	1,304,409
23	Russia	1,241,824
24	Iraq	1,187,570
25	South Africa	1,175,749
26	Niger	1,138,168
27	Iran	1,125,230
28	Turkey	1,053,303
29	Madagascar	1,023,320
30	Côte d'Ivoire	1,017,551
31	Mali	987,043
32	Cameroon	980,661
33	Uzbekistan	911,213
34	Chad	907,325
35	Ghana	897,874
36	Myanmar	888,309
37	Algeria	855,432
38	Somalia	822,215
39	Japan	748,163
40	Burkina Faso	741,692
41	Zambia	708,934
42	Germany	707,972
43	Colombia	692,792
44	Malawi	685,330
45	United Kingdom	680,076
46	France	634,528
47	Morocco	619,057
48	Syria	601,433
49	Thailand	572,371
50	Saudi Arabia	564,878
51	Nepal	551,647
52	Senegal	547,717
53	Peru	535,695
54	Argentina	508,067
55	Zimbabwe	500,731
56	Guinea	494,546
57	Benin	489,564
58	Burundi	468,720
59	Malaysia	439,747
60	Venezuela	436,134
61	Rwanda	404,109
62	Kazakhstan	395,033
63	Italy	382,523
64	Guatemala	380,110
65	Canada	361,103
66	South Sudan	357,711
67	Cambodia	354,622
68	North Korea	334,881
69	Spain	330,044
70	Sri Lanka	318,489
71	Australia	304,326
72	Poland	297,389
73	Togo	296,051
74	Ecuador	267,665
75	Tajikistan	264,517
76	Bolivia	261,486
77	Sierra Leone	260,288
78	Haiti	257,433
79	Papua New Guinea	256,974
80	Central African Republic	250,088
81	South Korea	245,858
82	Honduras	234,594
83	Jordan	232,046
84	Ukraine	220,203
85	Dominican Republic	199,014
86	Congo	195,536
87	Mauritania	178,900
88	Romania	178,474
89	Netherlands	174,210
90	Liberia	173,467
91	Israel	171,390
92	Chile	170,383
93	Laos	161,375
94	Tunisia	160,508
95	Turkmenistan	152,636
96	Kyrgyzstan	149,483
97	Palestine	144,890
98	Paraguay	135,786
99	Nicaragua	131,804
100	Taiwan	125,322
101	Libya	120,174
102	Azerbaijan	120,097
103	United Arab Emirates	114,046
104	Eritrea	103,276
105	Belgium	101,192
106	El Salvador	97,874
107	Sweden	97,002
108	Cuba	93,499
109	Lebanon	92,538
110	Oman	90,129
111	Czechia	86,926
112	Portugal	85,660
113	Hungary	84,300
114	Gambia	82,555
115	Switzerland	81,819
116	Namibia	78,688
117	Austria	75,378
118	Panama	71,610
119	Gabon	69,096
120	Greece	68,148
121	Guinea-Bissau	65,468
122	Belarus	62,332
123	Mongolia	61,431
124	Botswana	61,186
125	Bulgaria	60,380
126	Denmark	59,225
127	New Zealand	58,491
128	Serbia	58,142
129	Equatorial Guinea	57,351
130	Lesotho	55,434
131	Norway	52,978
132	Ireland	52,616
133	Costa Rica	50,630
134	Singapore	49,843
135	Slovakia	49,631
136	Kuwait	48,755
137	Finland	43,926
138	Georgia	42,089
139	Armenia	34,934
140	Uruguay	32,993
141	Jamaica	31,837
142	Moldova	31,009
143	Croatia	30,995
144	East Timor	30,643
145	Qatar	29,934
146	Eswatini	29,208
147	Albania	27,433
148	Comoros	24,525
149	Djibouti	24,481
150	Bosnia and Herzegovina	24,258
151	Solomon Islands	22,160
152	Lithuania	22,099
153	Bahrain	19,599
154	Kosovo	19,558
155	Puerto Rico	19,087
156	Slovenia	17,209
157	Fiji	16,446
158	North Macedonia	16,313
159	Guyana	16,301
160	Trinidad and Tobago	15,536
161	Cyprus	13,952
162	Latvia	13,706
163	Mauritius	11,408
164	Suriname	10,856
165	Estonia	10,605
166	Bhutan	9,836
167	Vanuatu	9,119
168	Western Sahara	9,032
169	French Guiana	7,594
170	Belize	7,518
171	Montenegro	6,969
172	Luxembourg	6,948
173	Sao Tome and Principe	6,688
174	Cape Verde	6,364
175	Brunei	6,062
176	Maldives	5,403
177	Samoa	5,400
178	Iceland	4,367
179	Bahamas	4,300
180	Malta	4,231
181	New Caledonia	4,068
182	Kiribati	3,385
183	Barbados	3,121
184	Micronesia	2,517
185	Tonga	2,365
186	Saint Lucia	1,985
187	Seychelles	1,772
188	Grenada	1,319
189	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	1,179
190	Antigua and Barbuda	1,091
191	Greenland	738
192	Marshall Islands	715
193	Dominica	713
194	Andorra	568
195	Saint Kitts and Nevis	538
196	Liechtenstein	371
197	Monaco	369
198	Nauru	289
199	Tuvalu	201
200	San Marino	194
201	Palau	186

Even as fertility rates have fallen from around 5 children per woman in 1970, on average, to about 2 in 2025, India is expected to account for 17% of global births this year.

Yet across the world’s most populous country, fertility rates vary widely by region. Across roughly 31 states, fertility rates are below replacement level, prompting pronatalist policies.

China ranks second, with an estimated 8.7 million births in 2025. Today, it has one of the world’s lowest fertility rates, averaging 1 birth per woman—down from more than 6 in 1970.

As we can see, Nigeria follows next with 7.6 million births, a figure set to rise to 8.1 million by 2050. Over this same period, it is expected to overtake the U.S. and become the world’s third most populous country.

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2025-12-10 21:03:47

Ranked: Real GDP Growth per Capita of the Top 50 Economies (2000-2025)

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The past quarter-century has reshaped the global economic landscape, with massive gains in living standards across emerging Asia and parts of Eastern Europe.

Real GDP per capita growth highlights how quickly countries have expanded economic output per person—one of the clearest long-term indicators of rising prosperity.

This visualization ranks the top 50 economies in GDP terms by real GDP per capita growth since 2000 using data from the International Monetary Fund, and shows where living standards have improved the most.

Data & Discussion

The data for this ranking uses constant prices, which remove inflation, and purchasing power parity (PPP) in 2021 international dollars, which adjusts for differences in cost of living. Together, these methods show real changes in wealth that are not distorted by currency swings or price-level differences between countries.

The data table below shows the top 50 global economies by GDP in 2025, ranked by real GDP per capita growth since 2000 along with their real GDP per capita value in 2025:

Rank	Country	Real GDP per Capita Growth (2000-2025)	Real GDP per Capita 2025
1	China	518%	$25,035
2	Vietnam	266%	$15,170
3	India	235%	$10,378
4	Bangladesh	208%	$8,797
5	Kazakhstan	183%	$38,402
6	Romania	180%	$41,893
7	Poland	150%	$47,461
8	Türkiye	146%	$37,552
9	Indonesia	142%	$15,123
10	Ireland	139%	$126,823
11	Taiwan	132%	$73,007
12	Philippines	126%	$11,080
13	South Korea	111%	$55,814
14	Russia	109%	$42,065
15	Peru	107%	$16,278
16	Malaysia	106%	$37,448
17	Singapore	97%	$134,620
18	Thailand	94%	$22,606
19	Colombia	74%	$19,207
20	Hong Kong	71%	$67,682
21	Chile	71%	$30,262
22	Czechia	67%	$51,331
23	Egypt	67%	$18,661
24	Iran	52%	$18,416
25	Pakistan	45%	$5,960
26	Israel	43%	$47,826
27	Brazil	43%	$19,991
28	United States	40%	$76,842
29	Australia	33%	$61,261
30	Sweden	30%	$62,666
31	Saudi Arabia	28%	$64,037
32	Netherlands	27%	$72,070
33	Belgium	26%	$65,078
34	Denmark	25%	$72,694
35	Germany	24%	$63,081
36	Spain	23%	$48,788
37	Switzerland	23%	$83,755
38	United Kingdom	22%	$54,681
39	Portugal	21%	$42,669
40	Finland	20%	$57,042
41	Japan	20%	$47,011
42	Argentina	19%	$26,853
43	France	19%	$56,655
44	Austria	19%	$64,195
45	Norway	18%	$91,503
46	Canada	18%	$56,174
47	South Africa	17%	$13,765
48	Mexico	7%	$22,101
49	Italy	6%	$54,138
50	United Arab Emirates	-27%	$72,386

Among the top performers, China leads with a 518% increase in real GDP per capita, followed by Vietnam (266%), India (235%), Bangladesh (208%), and Kazakhstan (183%).

These economies experienced rapid industrialization, export-driven growth, and significant structural transformation over the past 25 years.

Asia’s Boom in Real GDP per Capita (2000-2025)

Asia dominates the top of the ranking, with the five fastest growing economies on a real GDP per capita basis, and holding 14 of the top 20 spots.

China’s rise stands out above all other countries, with real GDP per capita reaching $25,035 in 2025, up 518% from just $4,050 since 2000.

Vietnam (266%) and Bangladesh (208%) also show substantial gains as they developed competitive manufacturing sectors and integrated more deeply into global trade networks.

India’s 235% growth highlights the benefits of economic liberalization, demographic momentum, and expanding services industries.

Together, these four Asian economies have reshaped global growth and trade since 2000, accounting for a large share of the rise in world output during the 21st century.

Eastern Europe’s Catch-Up Growth

Several Eastern European countries show strong convergence toward Western European living standards.

Romania’s real GDP per capita grew 180% from 2000 to 2025, while Poland grew 150%. Both of these countries more than doubled their GDP per capita to reach over $41,893.

Czechia is another European country that showed high levels of growth since 2000 at 67%, lifting its GDP per capita from $30,700 to $51,331.

EU accession (2004 for Czechia and Poland, and 2007 for Romania), increased investment, and productivity gains fueled this 25-year catch-up phase for these three countries.

UAE’s GDP per Capita Decline Driven by Population Surge

Not all of the world’s 50 largest economies in terms of GDP saw gains in real GDP per capita since 2000.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a decline in real GDP per capita, falling from about $99,000 in 2000 to $72,386 in 2025. This was primarily driven by a rapid increase in population, which surged from 3.5 million in 2000 to 11.35 million by 2025.

With economic output spread across a much larger population, real GDP per person decreased even as total economic activity expanded.

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2025-12-10 01:41:34

The World’s Top Resource Giants: Ranked by Wealth per Capita

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How many dollars of natural resource wealth do the world’s leading countries have per person?

This ranking breaks it down, based on numbers from the 10 countries with the highest natural resources value (Statista) divided by 2025 population figures (Worldometer).

Resource values are based on 2021 estimates.

Saudi Arabia Dominates Per-Capita Resource Wealth

Saudi Arabia tops the ranking with almost $1 million in natural resources for every resident. The country’s vast oil reserves remain its economic backbone, and low population density amplifies its per-person total.

Even compared to other resource-rich countries, the gap is striking—Saudi Arabia’s per-capita figure is roughly 12 times higher than that of the United States.

Rank	Country	Population	Natural Resource Value	Resources per Capita
1	Saudi Arabia	34.6M	$34T	$984,000
2	Canada	40.1M	$33T	$822,000
3	Australia	27.5M	$20T	$727,000
4	Russia	144.0M	$75T	$521,000
5	Venezuela	30.5M	$14T	$459,000
6	Iraq	47.0M	$16T	$340,000
7	Iran	92.4M	$27T	$292,000
8	United States	347.3M	$45T	$130,000
9	Brazil	212.8M	$22T	$103,000
10	China	1.42B	$23T	$16,000

Canada and Australia Follow, Powered by Energy and Minerals

Canada and Australia place second and third, each surpassing $700,000 per person in natural resources. Canada’s value is driven by oil sands, timber, and mineral reserves, while Australia benefits from iron ore, coal, and natural gas exports.

Both nations combine large landmasses with relatively modest populations, creating an outsized per-capita advantage.

Large Populations Reduce Per-Capita Wealth in Major Economies

China and the United States hold enormous natural resource totals but fall to the bottom of the top 10 once population is factored in. China has more than 1.4 billion people, reducing its per-capita figure to just over $16,000.

The U.S., despite a $45 trillion resource valuation, ranks eighth because its population dilutes the per-person share.

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2025-12-09 23:25:39

Visualized: The Global Distribution of Wealth

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The world got richer in 2024, with global personal wealth growing by 4.6%. However, the distribution of that wealth remains uneven.

At the top of the global wealth pyramid sits a small elite holding nearly half of the world’s assets, while billions of people in lower tiers own only a sliver of global wealth.

This infographic uses data from UBS’ latest Global Wealth Report to break down the global wealth pyramid by number of people and the share and amount of wealth they hold.

The Data on Wealth Distribution

UBS segments the world’s 3.8 billion adults into four wealth tiers, ranging from those with less than $10,000 to those with more than $1 million, who lie at the top of the global wealth pyramid.

The table below shows how wealth is distributed globally between these four tiers of adults:

At the apex of the pyramid, 60 million adults, who make up just 1.6% of the global population, own $226 trillion, or nearly half of all household wealth worldwide.

Beneath the apex, the world’s upper-middle tier (those with $100k–$1M in net worth) includes 628 million adults who collectively hold $184 trillion, representing 39.2% of global wealth.

The largest cohort of adults sits in the middle-lower band: 1.57 billion adults with $10k–$100k, holding a combined $56.8 trillion. Despite accounting for 41% of the world’s population, this cohort owns only 12% of global wealth.

At the base of the pyramid are 1.55 billion adults—40.7% of the population. Together, they hold $2.7 trillion, or 0.6% of global wealth.

Breaking Down the Top of the Wealth Pyramid

Of the 60 million adults at the top of the global wealth pyramid, 2,891 individuals are billionaires, collectively holding over $15.6 trillion in wealth.

Of these, just 15 individuals own more than $100 billion in wealth, while another 16 individuals fall in the $50 billion to $100 billion wealth bracket. The remaining 2,860 billionaires have less than $50 billion in wealth.

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2025-12-09 21:04:27

Mapped: Average Credit Card Debt by State in 2025

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U.S. credit card balances have climbed to $1.21 trillion, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s 2025 report.

This map visualizes how average credit card debt varies widely across the United States in 2025. The data for this visualization comes from the TransUnion Credit Industry Snapshot published in September 2025.

States with the Highest Balances

Washington, D.C. leads the nation with an average balance of $7,684, reflecting high living costs and larger credit lines.

Alaska is in second place at $7,683, a trend often linked to higher prices and fewer local retail banking options. Hawaii ranks third at $7,330. Coastal states like California, New Jersey, and Maryland also show above-average balances, consistent with higher incomes but also higher spending.

States with the Lowest Balances

Wisconsin posts the lowest average balance at $5,206, well below the U.S. average. Iowa and West Virginia follow with balances under $5,500, reflecting more conservative credit usage in these regions.

Many low-debt states also report strong payment behavior, with higher percentages of consumers maintaining positive standing on revolving accounts.

Credit Lines and Consumer Activity

Higher-balance states generally have higher credit lines, such as D.C. at over $34,000 per consumer. Conversely, states with lower average balances often have tighter credit availability, such as Mississippi at just over $19,000.

Despite the variation, more than 80% of consumers in nearly all states have active revolving accounts, showing how widespread credit card use remains.

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