2026-01-16 23:17:06
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Europe is widely known for its generous work-life balance policies, and paid time off is a major part of that reputation. Across the continent, employees are legally entitled to a combination of paid vacation days and public holidays, with totals varying widely by country.
This map shows the minimum total number of paid leave days in Europe in 2025. The data for this visualization comes from World Population Review.
Several countries stand out for offering more than 40 days of paid leave annually. Andorra tops the ranking with 45 days, including 31 paid vacation days and 14 paid public holidays.
Countries such as France, Luxembourg, Malta, and Russia also provide more than 40 days of total paid leave.
| Country | Minimum Paid Leave |
|---|---|
Andorra |
45 |
Russia |
42.5 |
France |
42 |
Luxembourg |
42 |
Malta |
41 |
Albania |
40 |
Georgia |
39 |
Estonia |
39 |
Austria |
38 |
Iceland |
38 |
Denmark |
37.5 |
Ukraine |
37 |
Romania |
37 |
Spain |
36 |
Poland |
36 |
Finland |
36 |
Armenia |
36 |
Norway |
35 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
35 |
Sweden |
34 |
Slovakia |
34 |
Lithuania |
34 |
Cyprus |
34 |
Czechia |
33 |
Hungary |
33 |
Belarus |
33 |
Croatia |
33 |
Slovenia |
33 |
Italy |
32 |
Bulgaria |
32 |
Latvia |
32 |
North Macedonia |
32 |
Portugal |
31 |
Serbia |
31 |
Germany |
30 |
Belgium |
30 |
Ireland |
30 |
UK |
29 |
Greece |
29 |
Netherlands |
28 |
Switzerland |
27 |
Turkey |
26.5 |
Montenegro |
21 |
Moldova |
20 |
Jersey |
19 |
San Marino |
10 |
The regional average sits at 33 days, and many countries fall close to this level. Nations such as Czechia, Hungary, Croatia, Slovenia, and Belarus offer between 32 and 34 days of paid leave per year.
At the lower end of the spectrum, San Marino offers the fewest paid leave days at just 10, followed by Jersey, Moldova, and Montenegro, all of which fall well below the European average.
Meanwhile, countries like Germany, Belgium, and Ireland sit near the middle, offering around 30 days of total paid leave—still higher than many non-European economies.
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2026-01-16 20:39:36
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Despite living in the world’s largest economy, Americans have shorter life expectancies than residents of many other wealthy nations.
People in Japan—the world’s fourth-largest economy—live about five years longer on average. Meanwhile, residents in countries like France and Italy outlive Americans by roughly four years.
This graphic shows life expectancy by country across the world’s 30 largest economies, based on data from the United Nations. GDP data was drawn from the International Monetary Fund.
Below, we rank countries based on GDP in 2025, including their life expectancies at birth:
| Rank by GDP | Country | Life Expectancy |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
United States |
80 |
| 2 |
China |
79 |
| 3 |
Germany |
82 |
| 4 |
Japan |
85 |
| 5 |
India |
73 |
| 6 |
United Kingdom |
82 |
| 7 |
France |
84 |
| 8 |
Italy |
84 |
| 9 |
Russia |
74 |
| 10 |
Canada |
83 |
| 11 |
Brazil |
76 |
| 12 |
Spain |
84 |
| 13 |
Mexico |
76 |
| 14 |
South Korea |
84 |
| 15 |
Australia |
84 |
| 16 |
Türkiye |
78 |
| 17 |
Indonesia |
72 |
| 18 |
Netherlands |
83 |
| 19 |
Saudi Arabia |
80 |
| 20 |
Poland |
79 |
| 21 |
Switzerland |
84 |
| 22 |
Belgium |
83 |
| 23 |
Ireland |
83 |
| 24 |
Argentina |
78 |
| 25 |
Sweden |
84 |
| 26 |
Israel |
83 |
| 27 |
Singapore |
84 |
| 28 |
United Arab Emirates |
83 |
| 29 |
Austria |
83 |
| 30 |
Thailand |
77 |
With an average life expectancy of 80 years, Americans live shorter lives than those in many other major economies. This gap is driven by several factors, including limited access to healthcare, high obesity rates, and elevated homicide rates.
Notably, the U.S. is the only G10 country without universal healthcare. It also has some of the highest healthcare costs among wealthy nations, at $14,885 per person, roughly double the OECD average.
China, the world’s second-largest economy, has an average life expectancy of 79 years, up from 68 in 1990. In recent years, national policies have focused on improving disease prevention and expanding medical insurance coverage.
India’s life expectancy stands at 73 years, among the lowest of the top 30 economies by GDP. Life expectancy also varies significantly by caste, with lower-caste individuals shown to live about four years fewer on average than those in higher castes.
However, India has recorded some of the largest gains in life expectancy globally over the past six decades. Since 1965, the average lifespan has increased by 27 years. In particular, this reflects growing advancements in healthcare, child mortality, and enhanced nutrition, further aided by strong economic growth.
To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on the countries with the longest life expectancies.
2026-01-16 03:52:31

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released its World Economic Outlook (October 2025), providing updated real GDP growth forecasts for 2026. The latest projections give us a snapshot of where G20 economies are headed, and how they stack up against each other.
Based on these projections, emerging markets appear poised to drive global growth, while many advanced economies are expected to grow at a pace below the global average.
The chart above, created by Aneesh Anand, shows IMF’s projected real GDP growth for all G20 nations in 2026.
| Rank | Economy | Annual Real Growth Rate (in %, 2026P) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
India |
6.2 |
| 2 |
Indonesia |
4.9 |
| 3 |
China |
4.2 |
| 4 |
Argentina |
4.0 |
| 5 |
Saudi Arabia |
4.0 |
| 6 |
Turkiye |
3.7 |
| 7 |
Australia |
2.1 |
| 8 |
U.S. |
2.1 |
| 9 |
Brazil |
1.9 |
| 10 |
Korea |
1.8 |
| 11 |
Canada |
1.5 |
| 12 |
Mexico |
1.5 |
| 13 |
EU |
1.4 |
| 14 |
UK |
1.3 |
| 15 |
South Africa |
1.2 |
| 16 |
Russia |
1.0 |
| 17 |
France |
0.9 |
| 18 |
Germany |
0.9 |
| 19 |
Italy |
0.8 |
| 20 |
Japan |
0.6 |
| -- |
World |
3.1 |
India leads the pack at 6.2%, followed by Indonesia (4.9%) and China (4.2%). In contrast, major advanced economies such as Japan (0.6%), Italy (0.8%), and Germany (0.9%) trail the group significantly.
India’s standout performance is part of a broader macroeconomic shift. The country’s expanding middle class, demographic advantage, and growing role in global supply chains position it as a key player in the realignment of global economic trends.
This is also reflected in the long-term shift in global economic power, where countries like India and China have steadily increased their share of global GDP.
While global real GDP growth is projected at 3.1%, many G20 advanced economies are expected to underperform:
These projections highlight the widening divergence in global growth, with emerging markets taking on a larger share of economic momentum in 2026.
Explore related insights on Ranked: Productivity of the World’s Largest 30 Economies (2005–2025) to understand how economic output per worker has shifted alongside GDP growth trends.
2026-01-16 02:53:21
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Silver has staged another powerful rally at the beginning of 2026, pushing to fresh highs as market fundamentals tighten.
Futures prices have surged above $85, driven by export restrictions from China, rising demand from green technologies, and renewed interest in silver as a safe-haven asset.
This chart highlights how global silver supply and demand have diverged over the past decade.
While supply growth has remained relatively flat, demand has surged, creating a series of structural deficits that are reshaping the market.
The data for this visualization comes from the Silver Institute. Total silver supply includes mine production, recycling, net hedging supply, and net official sector sales. Total demand spans industrial use, photography, jewelry, silverware, physical investment, and net hedging demand.
After several years of modest surpluses, the silver market flipped into deficit in 2021. That year saw demand jump to 1,112 million ounces, while supply lagged behind at 1,023 million ounces.
The imbalance worsened dramatically in 2022, when demand surged to a record 1,306 million ounces. This resulted in the largest deficit on record, at 272 million ounces, marking a turning point for the market.
| Year | Supply | Demand | Market Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,055 | 1,061 | -5 |
| 2016 | 1,057 | 992 | 65 |
| 2017 | 1,025 | 972 | 54 |
| 2018 | 1,014 | 999 | 15 |
| 2019 | 1,016 | 1,005 | 11 |
| 2020 | 974 | 929 | 45 |
| 2021 | 1,023 | 1,112 | -89 |
| 2022 | 1,034 | 1,306 | -272 |
| 2023 | 998 | 1,208 | -210 |
| 2024 | 1,009 | 1,160 | -151 |
| 2025E | 1,022 | 1,117 | -95 |
A major driver behind silver’s demand surge is its critical role in green technologies. Solar panels, electric vehicles, and power grid infrastructure all rely heavily on silver’s conductive properties.
In 2022, green-energy demand accelerated sharply, combining with a post-pandemic rebound in jewelry, bar, and coin purchases. Even as demand moderates slightly after 2023, it remains well above pre-2020 levels.
Silver prices have tracked these supply-demand pressures closely. From an average of $15–$17 per ounce between 2015 and 2019, prices jumped to over $25 in 2021.
Despite some volatility, prices continued climbing as deficits persisted, reaching $28.30 in 2024. In 2025, silver surged rapidly, surpassing $80 per ounce as export controls, geopolitical risk, and investment demand collided with limited supply growth.
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2026-01-15 23:22:14
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The recent U.S. operation against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro demonstrated that military power is not only about troop numbers or superior combat technology.
With the successful extraction of Maduro and his wife from a military compound in just 2.5 hours, the extremely effective operation showed how far training, intelligence, and logistics go towards driving military power.
This infographic ranks the world’s most powerful militaries in 2025. The data for this visualization comes from the Global Firepower Index, which assesses 145 countries.
The index evaluates more than 60 factors, including active military manpower, land, air and naval assets, logistics, natural resources, and geographic considerations. Importantly, a lower Military Power Index score indicates greater overall strength.
| Rank | Country | Military Power Index | Active Military Manpower |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
United States |
0.07 | 1,328,000 |
| 2 |
Russia |
0.08 | 1,320,000 |
| 3 |
China |
0.08 | 2,035,000 |
| 4 |
India |
0.12 | 1,455,550 |
| 5 |
South Korea |
0.17 | 600,000 |
| 6 |
United Kingdom |
0.18 | 184,860 |
| 7 |
Japan |
0.18 | 247,150 |
| 8 |
France |
0.19 | 200,000 |
| 9 |
Turkiye |
0.19 | 355,200 |
| 10 |
Italy |
0.22 | 165,500 |
| 11 |
Brazil |
0.24 | 360,000 |
| 12 |
Pakistan |
0.25 | 654,000 |
| 13 |
Indonesia |
0.26 | 400,000 |
| 14 |
Germany |
0.26 | 181,600 |
| 15 |
Israel |
0.27 | 170,000 |
| 16 |
Iran |
0.3 | 610,000 |
| 17 |
Spain |
0.32 | 133,282 |
| 18 |
Australia |
0.33 | 57,350 |
| 19 |
Egypt |
0.34 | 440,000 |
| 20 |
Algeria |
0.36 | 325,000 |
| 21 |
Ukraine |
0.38 | 900,000 |
| 22 |
Poland |
0.38 | 202,100 |
| 23 |
Taiwan |
0.4 | 215,000 |
| 24 |
Vietnam |
0.4 | 600,000 |
| 25 |
Saudi Arabia |
0.42 | 257,000 |
| 26 |
Thailand |
0.45 | 360,850 |
| 27 |
Sweden |
0.48 | 24,400 |
| 28 |
Canada |
0.52 | 68,000 |
| 29 |
Singapore |
0.53 | 51,000 |
| 30 |
Greece |
0.53 | 142,700 |
| 31 |
Nigeria |
0.58 | 230,000 |
| 32 |
Mexico |
0.6 | 412,000 |
| 33 |
Argentina |
0.6 | 108,000 |
| 34 |
North Korea |
0.6 | 1,320,000 |
| 35 |
Bangladesh |
0.61 | 163,000 |
| 36 |
Netherlands |
0.64 | 41,380 |
| 37 |
Myanmar |
0.67 | 150,000 |
| 38 |
Norway |
0.68 | 23,250 |
| 39 |
Portugal |
0.69 | 24,000 |
| 40 |
South Africa |
0.69 | 71,235 |
| 41 |
Philippines |
0.7 | 150,000 |
| 42 |
Malaysia |
0.74 | 113,000 |
| 43 |
Iraq |
0.77 | 193,000 |
| 44 |
Switzerland |
0.79 | 101,584 |
| 45 |
Denmark |
0.81 | 20,000 |
| 46 |
Colombia |
0.84 | 293,200 |
| 47 |
Chile |
0.84 | 80,000 |
| 48 |
Finland |
0.84 | 24,000 |
| 49 |
Peru |
0.86 | 120,000 |
| 50 |
Venezuela |
0.89 | 109,000 |
The United States ranks first, with the lowest Military Power Index score and more than 1.3 million active-duty personnel. Its position reflects unmatched global reach, advanced technology, and extensive logistical capabilities.
Russia and China follow closely behind. China stands out for having the largest active military manpower among the top three, with just over 2 million personnel, while Russia combines large troop numbers with extensive land and strategic capabilities.
While troop numbers matter, they do not tell the full story. Countries like Japan, the United Kingdom, and France rank among the top 10 despite having far smaller active forces than some lower-ranked nations.
Japan ranks highly due to its advanced naval and air forces, including one of the world’s most capable destroyer fleets, modern fighter jets, and strong missile defense systems.
Despite a smaller army, the UK maintains strong air and naval assets and benefits from deep integration with NATO operations. Meanwhile, France ranks among the top militaries thanks to its nuclear arsenal, blue-water navy, and proven ability to conduct overseas operations independently.
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2026-01-15 21:03:26
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In 2026, U.S. inflation is projected to decline to 2.4%, ultimately remaining above the Fed’s target. Many European and Asian countries, meanwhile, are expected to see sub-2% increases in prices. Countries facing instability, like Venezuela and Sudan, will brace for significantly higher price pressures.
This graphic shows the 2026 inflation forecast for global economies, based on data from the International Monetary Fund.
Below, we show inflation projections for 2026 across 190 economies:
| Rank | Country | Inflation Rate Forecast 2026 (%) | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Venezuela |
682.1 | South America |
| 2 |
Sudan |
54.6 | Africa |
| 3 |
Iran |
41.6 | Middle East |
| 4 |
Myanmar |
28.0 | Asia |
| 5 |
Burundi |
26.3 | Africa |
| 6 |
Haiti |
26.2 | North America |
| 7 |
Türkiye |
24.7 | Asia |
| 8 |
Malawi |
24.1 | Africa |
| 9 |
Nigeria |
22.0 | Africa |
| 10 |
Yemen |
18.5 | Middle East |
| 11 |
Zimbabwe |
18.2 | Africa |
| 12 |
Argentina |
16.4 | South America |
| 13 |
Angola |
16.3 | Africa |
| 14 |
South Sudan |
15.8 | Africa |
| 15 |
Egypt |
11.8 | Africa |
| 16 |
Kazakhstan |
11.2 | Asia |
| 17 |
Sierra Leone |
10.5 | Africa |
| 18 |
Ghana |
9.9 | Africa |
| 19 |
Suriname |
9.6 | South America |
| 20 |
Ethiopia |
9.4 | Africa |
| 21 |
Zambia |
9.2 | Africa |
| 22 |
Bangladesh |
8.7 | Asia |
| 23 |
Mongolia |
8.1 | Asia |
| 24 |
Liberia |
7.7 | Africa |
| 25 |
Ukraine |
7.6 | Europe |
| 26 |
Belarus |
7.5 | Europe |
| 27 |
Uzbekistan |
7.3 | Asia |
| 28 |
Madagascar |
7.2 | Africa |
| 29 |
DR Congo |
7.1 | Africa |
| 30 |
São Tomé and Príncipe |
7.0 | Africa |
| 31 |
Kyrgyz Republic |
6.9 | Asia |
| 32 |
Romania |
6.7 | Europe |
| 33 |
Tunisia |
6.1 | Africa |
| 34 |
Pakistan |
6.0 | Asia |
| 35 |
Marshall Islands |
5.9 | Oceania |
| 36 |
Lao P.D.R. |
5.5 | Asia |
| 37 |
Moldova |
5.5 | Europe |
| 38 |
Mozambique |
5.4 | Africa |
| 39 |
Kenya |
5.2 | Africa |
| 40 |
Russian Federation |
5.2 | Asia |
| 41 |
Turkmenistan |
5.0 | Asia |
| 42 |
Jamaica |
5.0 | North America |
| 43 |
Gambia |
4.9 | Africa |
| 44 |
Lesotho |
4.8 | Africa |
| 45 |
Botswana |
4.7 | Africa |
| 46 |
Rwanda |
4.7 | Africa |
| 47 |
Papua New Guinea |
4.6 | Oceania |
| 48 |
Togo |
4.5 | Africa |
| 49 |
Azerbaijan |
4.5 | Asia |
| 50 |
Tajikistan |
4.5 | Asia |
| 51 |
Nauru |
4.5 | Oceania |
| 52 |
Uruguay |
4.5 | South America |
| 53 |
Guyana |
4.4 | South America |
| 54 |
Uganda |
4.3 | Africa |
| 55 |
Estonia |
4.3 | Europe |
| 56 |
Nepal |
4.2 | Asia |
| 57 |
Dominican Republic |
4.2 | North America |
| 58 |
Honduras |
4.2 | North America |
| 59 |
Eswatini |
4.0 | Africa |
| 60 |
India |
4.0 | Asia |
| 61 |
Serbia |
4.0 | Europe |
| 62 |
Brazil |
4.0 | South America |
| 63 |
Algeria |
3.9 | Africa |
| 64 |
South Africa |
3.7 | Africa |
| 65 |
Solomon Islands |
3.7 | Oceania |
| 66 |
Paraguay |
3.7 | South America |
| 67 |
Chad |
3.6 | Africa |
| 68 |
Mauritius |
3.6 | Africa |
| 69 |
Namibia |
3.6 | Africa |
| 70 |
Mauritania |
3.5 | Africa |
| 71 |
Somalia |
3.5 | Africa |
| 72 |
Tanzania |
3.5 | Africa |
| 73 |
Hungary |
3.5 | Europe |
| 74 |
Kiribati |
3.5 | Oceania |
| 75 |
Colombia |
3.5 | South America |
| 76 |
Bhutan |
3.4 | Asia |
| 77 |
Georgia |
3.4 | Asia |
| 78 |
Bulgaria |
3.4 | Europe |
| 79 |
Micronesia |
3.4 | Oceania |
| 80 |
Cameroon |
3.3 | Africa |
| 81 |
Central African Republic |
3.3 | Africa |
| 82 |
Slovak Republic |
3.3 | Europe |
| 83 |
Guatemala |
3.3 | North America |
| 84 |
Mexico |
3.3 | North America |
| 85 |
Congo |
3.2 | Africa |
| 86 |
Niger |
3.2 | Africa |
| 87 |
Vietnam |
3.2 | Asia |
| 88 |
Samoa |
3.2 | Oceania |
| 89 |
Iceland |
3.1 | Europe |
| 90 |
Lithuania |
3.1 | Europe |
| 91 |
Chile |
3.1 | South America |
| 92 |
Guinea |
3.0 | Africa |
| 93 |
North Macedonia |
3.0 | Europe |
| 94 |
Australia |
3.0 | Oceania |
| 95 |
Equatorial Guinea |
2.9 | Africa |
| 96 |
Indonesia |
2.9 | Asia |
| 97 |
Palau |
2.9 | Oceania |
| 98 |
Armenia |
2.8 | Asia |
| 99 |
Albania |
2.8 | Europe |
| 100 |
Croatia |
2.8 | Europe |
| 101 |
Poland |
2.8 | Europe |
| 102 |
Ecuador |
2.8 | South America |
| 103 |
Kosovo |
2.7 | Europe |
| 104 |
Nicaragua |
2.7 | North America |
| 105 |
Philippines |
2.6 | Asia |
| 106 |
Bosnia and Herzegovina |
2.6 | Europe |
| 107 |
Latvia |
2.6 | Europe |
| 108 |
Jordan |
2.6 | Middle East |
| 109 |
Qatar |
2.6 | Middle East |
| 110 |
Gabon |
2.5 | Africa |
| 111 |
Maldives |
2.5 | Asia |
| 112 |
Greece |
2.5 | Europe |
| 113 |
United Kingdom |
2.5 | Europe |
| 114 |
Iraq |
2.5 | Middle East |
| 115 |
Barbados |
2.5 | North America |
| 116 |
Burkina Faso |
2.4 | Africa |
| 117 |
Netherlands |
2.4 | Europe |
| 118 |
Norway |
2.4 | Europe |
| 119 |
Slovenia |
2.4 | Europe |
| 120 |
Antigua and Barbuda |
2.4 | North America |
| 121 |
United States |
2.4 | North America |
| 122 |
Austria |
2.3 | Europe |
| 123 |
Czech Republic |
2.3 | Europe |
| 124 |
Montenegro |
2.3 | Europe |
| 125 |
Dominica |
2.3 | North America |
| 126 |
Tuvalu |
2.3 | Oceania |
| 127 |
Malaysia |
2.2 | Asia |
| 128 |
Luxembourg |
2.2 | Europe |
| 129 |
Israel |
2.2 | Middle East |
| 130 |
Kuwait |
2.2 | Middle East |
| 131 |
Puerto Rico |
2.2 | North America |
| 132 |
Trinidad and Tobago |
2.2 | North America |
| 133 |
Tonga |
2.2 | Oceania |
| 134 |
Vanuatu |
2.2 | Oceania |
| 135 |
Hong Kong SAR |
2.1 | Asia |
| 136 |
Japan |
2.1 | Asia |
| 137 |
Denmark |
2.1 | Europe |
| 138 |
Portugal |
2.1 | Europe |
| 139 |
Saint Kitts and Nevis |
2.1 | North America |
| 140 |
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
2.1 | North America |
| 141 |
New Zealand |
2.1 | Oceania |
| 142 |
Aruba |
2.1 | South America |
| 143 |
Benin |
2 | Africa |
| 144 |
Cabo Verde |
2.0 | Africa |
| 145 |
Guinea-Bissau |
2.0 | Africa |
| 146 |
Mali |
2.0 | Africa |
| 147 |
Senegal |
2.0 | Africa |
| 148 |
Italy |
2.0 | Europe |
| 149 |
Malta |
2.0 | Europe |
| 150 |
San Marino |
2.0 | Europe |
| 151 |
Spain |
2.0 | Europe |
| 152 |
Saudi Arabia |
2.0 | Middle East |
| 153 |
United Arab Emirates |
2.0 | Middle East |
| 154 |
Canada |
2.0 | North America |
| 155 |
Costa Rica |
2.0 | North America |
| 156 |
Panama |
2.0 | North America |
| 157 |
Comoros |
1.9 | Africa |
| 158 |
Finland |
1.9 | Europe |
| 159 |
Belize |
1.9 | North America |
| 160 |
Peru |
1.9 | South America |
| 161 |
Morocco |
1.8 | Africa |
| 162 |
Cambodia |
1.8 | Asia |
| 163 |
South Korea |
1.8 | Asia |
| 164 |
Timor-Leste |
1.8 | Asia |
| 165 |
Andorra |
1.8 | Europe |
| 166 |
Germany |
1.8 | Europe |
| 167 |
Ireland |
1.7 | Europe |
| 168 |
Libya |
1.6 | Africa |
| 169 |
Taiwan |
1.6 | Asia |
| 170 |
Sweden |
1.6 | Europe |
| 171 |
Côte d'Ivoire |
1.5 | Africa |
| 172 |
France |
1.5 | Europe |
| 173 |
Oman |
1.5 | Middle East |
| 174 |
Saint Lucia |
1.5 | North America |
| 175 |
Djibouti |
1.4 | Africa |
| 176 |
Singapore |
1.3 | Asia |
| 177 |
Belgium |
1.3 | Europe |
| 178 |
Cyprus |
1.3 | Europe |
| 179 |
Macao SAR |
1.2 | Asia |
| 180 |
Seychelles |
1.1 | Africa |
| 181 |
Grenada |
1.1 | North America |
| 182 |
Fiji |
1.1 | Oceania |
| 183 |
Bahamas |
1.0 | North America |
| 184 |
El Salvador |
1.0 | North America |
| 185 |
Bahrain |
0.8 | Middle East |
| 186 |
China |
0.7 | Asia |
| 187 |
Thailand |
0.7 | Asia |
| 188 |
Brunei Darussalam |
0.6 | Asia |
| 189 |
Liechtenstein |
0.6 | Europe |
| 190 |
Switzerland |
0.6 | Europe |
Venezuela continues to face the highest inflation worldwide by a huge margin, with inflation set to increase 682.1% in 2026. (Note these forecasts were released before President Nicolas Maduro’s capture and U.S. plans to take over Venezuelan oil production).
Moreover, conflict-ridden countries including Sudan, Iran, and Myanmar, face inflation rates exceeding 25%.
In the U.S., inflation is expected to trend lower, though several risks could influence the outlook. While tariff front-loading muted inflationary effects in 2025, pass-through effects could meaningfully affect consumer prices in 2026.
Meanwhile, several economies, from Italy and Spain to Senegal and Saudi Arabia are expected to see inflation reach a 2% target.
In contrast, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are projected to see the lowest inflation globally, at 0.6%. For Switzerland, a strong Swiss franc has led import prices to drop, mirroring a trend seen in the past two years.
Additionally, consumer prices in Thailand and China are set to rise just 0.7% amid deflationary pressures.
To learn more about this topic, check out this graphic on interest rate projections across advanced economies.