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2026-03-21 00:47:14

Ranked: The Deadliest Types of Extreme Weather Worldwide

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Extreme weather has caused more than 832,000 deaths worldwide since 1995, along with trillions in economic damage. But the human toll varies widely by hazard.

This visualization compares the deadliest types of extreme weather worldwide from 1995 to 2024, based on data from Germanwatch’s Climate Risk Index 2026, revealing how fatalities and economic losses differ across hazards.

Heat Waves Are the Deadliest Weather Hazard

More than 832,000 people died due to extreme weather events from 1995 to 2024, which also caused $4.5 trillion in direct economic damage — almost as much as the UK’s GDP.

Below, we show how different extreme weather events stack up. The data reveals a clear divide between events that cause the most fatalities and those that drive the greatest economic losses.

Heatwaves were the deadliest type of extreme weather events, accounting for 278,395 global fatalities. Heat can exacerbate existing health conditions, while heat stroke can be life-threatening.

However, it had the lowest economic loss at $32.9 billion, highlighting that it can be a silent killer without a trail of destruction behind it like other extreme weather events.

Some of the deadliest heatwaves took place in typically mild regions. In 2022, over 60,000 people died in Europe amid extreme heat, while 56,000 people perished in a 2010 Russian heatwave.

Storms followed closely with 274,750 fatalities; they also racked up the largest bill, at $2.6 trillion. Some countries are more exposed than others, facing storms and cyclones on a recurring basis.

Myanmar experienced significant losses in 2008 when Cyclone Nargis caused over 138,000 fatalities, while in Honduras Hurricane Mitch caused $7 billion worth of damage and 14,000 deaths. Both countries have high risks of hurricanes and hazards.

Flooding, which includes both flash floods and river floods, was responsible for 205,452 deaths and $1.3 trillion of economic damage.

Drought and wildfires were responsible for 25,283 and 2,791 excess deaths, respectively. They cost countries $287.0 billion and $177.6 billion in direct damage.

Other events, including cold waves, severe winter conditions, mass movement and glacier lake outburst floods, collectively saw 45,611 deaths and resulted in the second-lowest level of economic damage, at $65 billion.

Disproportionate Impact on the Global South

The Climate Risk Index noted that extreme weather events disproportionately impact the Global South; six out of 10 of the most affected countries between 1995 and 2024 were lower-middle-income, per the report.

Such countries are on the frontlines of climate change but have the least economic capacity to adapt to it.

The need to support developing nations has been widely recognized. At COP30 in Brazil, international governments agreed to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 for climate action and triple adaptation financing by 2035.

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2026-03-20 21:23:13

The World’s Happiest Countries, Ranked Each Year (2015–2025)

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Over the last decade, the world’s happiest countries have remained remarkably consistent at the top, with Nordic nations dominating the rankings year after year. But beneath that stability, there have been notable shifts—including Costa Rica’s recent surge into the top five and the disappearance of countries like Canada and Australia from the top 10.

This chart tracks how the world’s happiest countries have moved up and down the rankings each year since 2015, based on survey data from over 140 countries compiled by Gallup and published in the 2026 World Happiness Report

Finland has now held the top spot for nine consecutive years, while several longtime contenders have slipped or dropped out entirely.

The Dominance of Finland and Northern Europe

Scandinavian and Northern European countries overall have dominated the top of the leaderboard over the last decade, with Denmark, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden consistently scoring alongside Finland among the top five countries worldwide.

The following tables highlight annual rankings in 2015 and 2025 of the world’s happiest countries. Each year’s score is averaged with the previous two years, meaning 2015’s results reflect data from 2013–2015.

Rank	Country	Score (2015)
1	Denmark	7.526
2	Switzerland	7.509
3	Iceland	7.501
4	Norway	7.498
5	Finland	7.413
6	Canada	7.404
7	Netherlands	7.339
8	New Zealand	7.334
9	Australia	7.313
10	Sweden	7.291

And here’s how the top 10 looked in 2025, the most recent year covered:

Rank	Country	Score (2025)
1	Finland	7.764
2	Iceland	7.54
3	Denmark	7.539
4	Costa Rica	7.439
5	Sweden	7.255
6	Norway	7.242
7	Netherlands	7.223
8	Israel	7.187
9	Luxembourg	7.063
10	Switzerland	7.018

The Nordic model’s success in building relatively egalitarian and prosperous societies is often cited as a key reason for these consistently high rankings.

In addition, given the methodology’s subjective nature, social and cultural norms almost certainly factor into the countries’ consistently high scores relative to other regions of Europe and the world.

Beyond Scandinavia and the Nordics

Meanwhile, Western European peers have also been mainstays in the last decade’s annual top 10 rankings.

The Netherlands has placed at least seventh every year of the 2015-2025 period, while Luxembourg has made regular appearances in the top 10 since 2019.

Switzerland has made appearances in every year’s top 10 with the exception of 2024, although its overall ranking has substantially dropped since its second-place peak in 2015. Austria, a regular top 10 scorer up to 2020, has made no post-pandemic appearances.

Non-European Entries From Around the World

Beyond Europe, countries from every continent except Africa and South America have ranked among the 10 happiest countries worldwide between 2015 and 2025.

Australia, Canada, and New Zealand have each made sporadic appearances in the years up to 2024, while Israel has been a regular high-scorer since it first entered the top 10 in 2021.

Two Latin American countries have also made appearances in recent years, with Mexico reaching tenth in 2024 and Costa Rica soaring to a dramatic fourth-place finish in 2025.

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2026-03-20 19:36:23

How Much Rent Has Risen in 30 Major U.S. Cities Since 2020

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Rents across major U.S. cities have surged 36% since 2020, reflecting the ripple effects of pandemic migration, tight housing supply, and rising demand in Sun Belt metros.

Using data from Zillow, this visualization compares rent inflation across 30 major U.S. cities between 2020 and January 2026, revealing where prices have climbed the fastest, and where growth has been more subdued.

Some cities have seen rent increases of more than 50%, while others have experienced significantly slower growth despite already high housing costs.

Miami Saw the Biggest Rent Increase Since 2020

Since 2020, Miami has seen the fastest rent growth in the U.S., with prices soaring 53%.

Back in 2020, rent in Miami cost $1,725, based on typical mid-market rents adjusted for the local housing mix.

By January 2026, it climbed to $2,645, now higher than rents in Seattle and Washington, DC. This coincided with a pandemic-era migration wave that added roughly 250,000 residents to the region.

Tampa ranks second, with 50% rent inflation. While monthly rent remains more affordable than Miami, at $1,986, prices have shot up by $664. Even more strikingly, the Tampa Bay region grew by 497,000 residents, likely owing to its relative affordability.

Rent Inflation Varies Across California Cities

While Riverside and San Diego saw among the fastest-growing rents nationwide, San Francisco price growth was muted.

Riverside rents boomed 48% as residents moved away from costlier California metros. Over the period, rents jumped $795, reaching $2,464 per month, marking the third-highest increase across cities analyzed.

By contrast, San Francisco saw the slowest rent growth, rising just 13% since 2020. Amid growing affordability concerns, roughly 116,000 residents left the city, helping ease pressure on rental prices.

Notably, Austin followed a similar pattern of slower rent growth, with prices rising 14% over the period. Unlike San Francisco, however, the key factor was record apartment construction that significantly increased supply and moderated rent increases.

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2026-03-19 20:43:59

Where the World’s Population Falls on the Happiness Scale

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The world’s happiest countries are often ranked, but looking at happiness scores from the latest 2026 World Happiness Report in relation to population gives a clearer view of the global population’s happiness or unhappiness.

While Nordic nations consistently top global happiness rankings, they represent only a small fraction of the world’s population. Meanwhile, billions of people live in countries with more moderate—or lower—levels of life satisfaction.

Using data from the 2026 World Happiness Report, this visualization combines happiness scores with population data from the UN World Population Prospects to reveal how happiness is truly distributed across the globe.

The World’s Happiness Distribution by Population

At the top of the rankings, countries like Finland, Denmark, and Iceland continue to report the highest levels of life satisfaction.

Life satisfaction was measured using the Cantril Ladder, which asked people to rate their lives on a scale of 0-10, where 10 represents the best possible life, and 0 represents the worst. Rankings averaged data over three years, to better capture happiness and well-being.

The data table below shows the happiness score and population of each country in the 2026 World Happiness Report:

Rank	Country	Happiness Score	Population	Region
1	Finland	7.8	5.6M	Europe
2	Iceland	7.5	398K	Europe
3	Denmark	7.5	6.0M	Europe
4	Costa Rica	7.4	5.2M	North America
5	Sweden	7.3	10.7M	Europe
6	Norway	7.2	5.6M	Europe
7	Netherlands	7.2	18.3M	Europe
8	Israel	7.2	9.5M	Asia
9	Luxembourg	7.1	680K	Europe
10	Switzerland	7.0	9.0M	Europe
11	New Zealand	7.0	5.3M	Oceania
12	Mexico	7.0	131.9M	North America
13	Ireland	6.9	5.3M	Europe
14	Belgium	6.9	11.8M	Europe
15	Australia	6.9	27.0M	Oceania
16	Kosovo	6.9	1.7M	Europe
17	Germany	6.9	84.1M	Europe
18	Slovenia	6.9	2.1M	Europe
19	Austria	6.8	9.1M	Europe
20	Czechia	6.8	11.3M	Europe
21	United Arab Emirates	6.8	10.6M	Asia
22	Saudi Arabia	6.8	34.6M	Asia
23	United States	6.8	347.3M	North America
24	Poland	6.8	38.1M	Europe
25	Canada	6.7	40.1M	North America
26	Taiwan	6.7	23.1M	Asia
27	Belize	6.7	423K	North America
28	Lithuania	6.7	2.8M	Europe
29	United Kingdom	6.7	69.6M	Europe
30	Serbia	6.7	6.7M	Europe
31	Uruguay	6.6	3.4M	South America
32	Brazil	6.6	212.8M	South America
33	Kazakhstan	6.6	20.8M	Asia
34	Romania	6.6	18.9M	Europe
35	France	6.6	66.7M	Europe
36	Singapore	6.6	5.9M	Asia
37	El Salvador	6.6	6.4M	North America
38	Italy	6.6	59.1M	Europe
39	Panama	6.5	4.6M	North America
40	Kuwait	6.5	5.0M	Asia
41	Spain	6.5	47.9M	Europe
42	Guatemala	6.5	18.7M	North America
43	Malta	6.4	545K	Europe
44	Argentina	6.4	45.9M	South America
45	Viet Nam	6.4	101.6M	Asia
46	Estonia	6.4	1.3M	Europe
47	Bosnia and Herzegovina	6.4	3.1M	Europe
48	Latvia	6.4	1.9M	Europe
49	Jamaica	6.3	2.8M	North America
50	Chile	6.3	19.9M	South America
51	Nicaragua	6.3	7.0M	North America
52	Thailand	6.3	71.6M	Asia
53	Uzbekistan	6.3	37.1M	Asia
54	Slovakia	6.3	5.5M	Europe
55	Bahrain	6.3	1.6M	Asia
56	Philippines	6.2	116.8M	Asia
57	Paraguay	6.2	7.0M	South America
58	Oman	6.2	5.5M	Asia
59	Ecuador	6.1	18.3M	South America
60	Montenegro	6.1	633K	Europe
61	Japan	6.1	123.1M	Asia
62	Cyprus	6.1	1.4M	Europe
63	Honduras	6.1	11.0M	North America
64	Dominican Republic	6.1	11.5M	North America
65	China	6.1	1.42B	Asia
66	Kyrgyzstan	6.0	7.3M	Asia
67	Republic of Korea	6.0	53.4M	Asia
68	Colombia	6.0	51.7M	South America
69	Portugal	6.0	10.4M	Europe
70	Croatia	6.0	3.8M	Europe
71	Malaysia	6.0	36.0M	Asia
72	Peru	6.0	34.6M	South America
73	Mauritius	5.9	1.3M	Africa
74	Hungary	5.9	9.6M	Europe
75	Mongolia	5.9	3.5M	Asia
76	Trinidad and Tobago	5.9	1.5M	North America
77	Republic of Moldova	5.9	3.0M	Europe
78	Bolivia	5.8	12.6M	South America
79	Russian Federation	5.8	144.0M	Europe
80	Venezuela	5.8	28.5M	South America
81	Libya	5.7	7.5M	Africa
82	North Macedonia	5.7	1.8M	Europe
83	Algeria	5.7	47.4M	Africa
84	Bulgaria	5.7	6.7M	Europe
85	Greece	5.7	9.9M	Europe
86	Albania	5.7	2.8M	Europe
87	Indonesia	5.6	285.7M	Asia
88	Tajikistan	5.6	10.8M	Asia
89	Armenia	5.6	3.0M	Asia
90	Hong Kong SAR	5.6	7.4M	Asia
91	Georgia	5.5	3.8M	Asia
92	Lao PDR	5.5	7.9M	Asia
93	Mozambique	5.3	35.6M	Africa
94	Türkiye	5.3	87.7M	Asia
95	Iraq	5.2	47.0M	Asia
96	Gabon	5.2	2.6M	Africa
97	Iran	5.2	92.4M	Asia
98	Côte d’Ivoire	5.1	32.7M	Africa
99	Nepal	5.1	29.6M	Asia
100	Cameroon	5.1	29.9M	Africa
101	South Africa	5.0	64.7M	Africa
102	Azerbaijan	5.0	10.4M	Asia
103	Niger	4.9	27.9M	Africa
104	Pakistan	4.9	255.2M	Asia
105	Tunisia	4.8	12.3M	Africa
106	Nigeria	4.8	237.5M	Africa
107	Senegal	4.8	18.9M	Africa
108	Namibia	4.8	3.1M	Africa
109	State of Palestine	4.7	5.6M	Asia
110	Kenya	4.7	57.5M	Africa
111	Ukraine	4.7	39.0M	Europe
112	Morocco	4.6	38.4M	Africa
113	Guinea	4.6	15.1M	Africa
114	Mali	4.6	25.2M	Africa
115	Ghana	4.6	35.1M	Africa
116	India	4.5	1.46B	Asia
117	Somalia	4.5	19.7M	Africa
118	Uganda	4.5	51.4M	Africa
119	Jordan	4.5	11.5M	Asia
120	Mauritania	4.5	5.3M	Africa
121	Cambodia	4.5	17.8M	Asia
122	Congo	4.5	6.5M	Africa
123	Burkina Faso	4.5	24.1M	Africa
124	Benin	4.4	14.8M	Africa
125	Chad	4.4	21.0M	Africa
126	Lesotho	4.4	2.4M	Africa
127	Bangladesh	4.3	175.7M	Asia
128	Gambia	4.3	21.9M	Africa
129	Myanmar	4.3	54.9M	Asia
130	Liberia	4.3	5.7M	Africa
131	Togo	4.3	9.7M	Africa
132	Madagascar	4.2	32.7M	Africa
133	Zambia	4.1	21.9M	Africa
134	Sri Lanka	4.0	23.2M	Asia
135	Ethiopia	4.0	135.5M	Africa
136	Comoros	3.9	883K	Africa
137	Eswatini	3.9	1.3M	Africa
138	Tanzania	3.9	70.5M	Africa
139	Egypt	3.9	118.4M	Africa
140	DR Congo	3.8	112.8M	Africa
141	Lebanon	3.7	5.8M	Asia
142	Yemen	3.5	41.8M	Asia
143	Botswana	3.5	2.6M	Africa
144	Zimbabwe	3.3	17.0M	Africa
145	Malawi	3.3	22.2M	Africa
146	Sierra Leone	3.3	8.8M	Africa
147	Afghanistan	1.4	43.8M	Asia

Across all nations in the top 10, populations stood below 20 million, or well under it.

Mexico, meanwhile, stood as a clear outlier. Ranking in 12th globally, it not only holds a 131.9 million population, but it outranks several major economies like Germany and the UK which have significantly smaller populations.

Moreover, the U.S. (#23), Brazil (#32), and Vietnam (#45) are among the few large populations that rank in the top 50.

Happiness of the World’s Population Giants

With nearly a 1.5 billion population, India is the world’s most populous nation, but ranks 116th overall in happiness.

Covering 17% of the global population, India ranks below countries like Ukraine, Venezuela, and Iran. Despite strong economic growth, this has yet to translate into improved lived experience across its population.

China, the world’s second-most populous country, ranked significantly higher. In the past decade, its ranking has climbed from 79th to 65th, although it still remains lower than most other major economies.

Together, these population giants highlight a key reality: global happiness is shaped far more by where most people live than by which countries rank at the top.

While the happiest nations tend to dominate headlines, they represent only a small share of humanity. In contrast, billions of people live in countries where happiness levels are more moderate—or still developing—shifting the true center of global well-being away from the top of the rankings.

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2026-03-19 15:01:00

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How AI Could Add $600B to India’s Economy by 2035

   

Key Takeaways

• AI could add up to $607B in productivity gains to India’s GDP by 2035, representing about 6% of the economy.
       
• Manufacturing and agriculture will drive the majority of gains, accounting for over two-thirds of projected value creation.
       
• Productivity gains could be a key economic lever, as AI enhances everyday processes across industries.
       

India’s AI boom is poised to reshape one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. According to PwC, artificial intelligence could contribute between $550 billion and $607 billion to India’s GDP by 2035, equivalent to roughly 6% of total GDP.

This visualization, created in partnership with Adobe, explores how AI could unlock hundreds of billions in economic value across India’s key industries. The projected gains reflect not just technological innovation, but a broad productivity shift across foundational sectors of the economy.

AI‑powered productivity tools are driving this shift by streamlining everyday document workflows. They help teams analyze information faster, collaborate more efficiently, and turn data into decisions seamlessly.

Productivity Boost by Sector

Manufacturing is expected to see the largest gains, generating between $235.0 billion (low estimate) and $259.1 billion (high estimate) in value. From predictive maintenance to intelligent automation and supply chain optimization, AI could help Indian manufacturers increase output while lowering costs.

Sector	Value Creation (high) ($ billions)	Value Creation (low) ($ billions)
Agriculture	153.9	139.3
Education	77.6	70.2
Energy Utilities	84.6	76.6
Health	32.1	29.1
Manufacturing	259.1	235.0
Total	607.3	550.2

Agriculture follows closely behind, with $139.3–$153.9 billion in projected value creation. AI-driven crop monitoring, smarter irrigation, and advanced weather forecasting could significantly improve yields and reduce waste in a sector that employs millions.

Other sectors also stand to benefit:

• Energy & Utilities: $76.6–$84.6 billion
• Education: $70.2–$77.6 billion
• Healthcare: $29.1–$32.1 billion

In the education sector, AI is streamlining administrative tasks, allowing teachers to focus on high-value activities that enhance student engagement and improve learning outcomes.

Altogether, these sector gains total between $550.2 and $607.3 billion by 2035.

The Productivity Revolution Starts Now

AI transformation doesn’t begin with futuristic robotics—it starts by improving everyday document workflows. Tasks like editing reports, reviewing scanned files, or updating PDFs are increasingly handled through browser‑based PDF tools that help simplify routine workflows and support faster decision‑making.

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2026-03-19 08:02:08

Ranked: The World’s Happiest and Unhappiest Countries

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Every year, the World Happiness Report reveals where people feel most satisfied with their lives, and where they don’t.

This graphic uses data from the 2026 edition of the World Happiness Report to show the happiest and unhappiest countries in the world.

The report ranks 147 countries using data from the Gallup World Poll, where respondents score their lives on a scale from 0 to 10, known as the Cantril Ladder. The rankings are based on a three-year average from 2023 to 2025, offering a more stable snapshot of global well-being.

The Top 30 Happiest Countries in 2026

Finland ranks as the world’s happiest country as of the 2026 report, extending a streak that has lasted nine consecutive years.

Alongside Iceland and Denmark, it highlights that high trust in institutions and quality of life remain key drivers of well-being.

The data table below ranks the top 30 countries by their happiness score from the World Happiness Report 2026:

Rank	Country	Life evaluation (3-year average)
1	Finland	7.8
2	Iceland	7.5
3	Denmark	7.5
4	Costa Rica	7.4
5	Sweden	7.3
6	Norway	7.2
7	Netherlands	7.2
8	Israel	7.2
9	Luxembourg	7.1
10	Switzerland	7.0
11	New Zealand	7.0
12	Mexico	7.0
13	Ireland	6.9
14	Belgium	6.9
15	Australia	6.9
16	Kosovo	6.9
17	Germany	6.9
18	Slovenia	6.9
19	Austria	6.8
20	Czechia	6.8
21	United Arab Emirates	6.8
22	Saudi Arabia	6.8
23	United States	6.8
24	Poland	6.8
25	Canada	6.7
26	Taiwan	6.7
27	Belize	6.7
28	Lithuania	6.7
29	United Kingdom	6.7
30	Serbia	6.7

Beyond Europe, Costa Rica and Mexico are notable standouts, ranking in the global top 10 and outperforming many wealthier nations. Costa Rica’s rise to fourth is the strongest recording ever for a Latin American nation, while Mexico has jumped to 12th spot up from 36th in 2022.

The U.S. ranks 23rd, one of its lowest positions on record.

This follows a broadly declining trend seen over the past 15 years. The U.S. ranked 11th in 2011, but by 2024 it had fallen down to its lowest ranking of 24th. A key driver is the sharp drop in well-being among younger Americans, often linked to rising social media use and declining mental health.

Elsewhere, Israel ranks eighth, making it the highest-ranked country in the Middle East, followed by the UAE (21st) and Saudi Arabia (22nd). In Asia, Taiwan stands out as the only country to make the global top 30, ranking 26th overall.

Which Countries Are the Least Happy?

Afghanistan ranks as the world’s unhappiest country, followed by Sierra Leone and Malawi.

For years, Afghanistan’s political instability, war, and restrictions on rights and freedoms has led to an increased sense of hopelessness. Over the course of the past decade, its score has dropped from 3.8 in 2016 to just 1.4.

The data table below ranks the bottom 30 countries by their happiness score from the World Happiness Report 2026:

Rank	Canada	Life evaluation (3-year average)
1	Afghanistan	1.4
2	Sierra Leone	3.3
3	Malawi	3.3
4	Zimbabwe	3.3
5	Botswana	3.5
6	Yemen	3.5
7	Lebanon	3.7
8	DR Congo	3.8
9	Egypt	3.9
10	Tanzania	3.9
11	Eswatini	3.9
12	Comoros	3.9
13	Ethiopia	4.0
14	Sri Lanka	4.0
15	Zambia	4.1
16	Madagascar	4.2
17	Togo	4.3
18	Liberia	4.3
19	Myanmar	4.3
20	Gambia	4.3
21	Bangladesh	4.3
22	Lesotho	4.4
23	Chad	4.4
24	Benin	4.4
25	Burkina Faso	4.5
26	Congo	4.5
27	Cambodia	4.5
28	Mauritania	4.5
29	Jordan	4.5
30	Uganda	4.5

Myanmar also ranks among the least happy countries globally, as ongoing conflict between the military junta and rebel groups since 2021 has displaced millions and deepened a severe humanitarian crisis.

Political upheaval has also swept across other Asian countries, including Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, amid economic difficulties. In recent years, both countries have seen protests that led to the ousting of their leaders.

Ultimately, the global happiness rankings reveal a clear divide: countries with stability, strong institutions, and social support systems consistently rank highest, while those facing conflict and uncertainty continue to fall behind.

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