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2026-02-27 01:53:58

The 20 Most Visited Websites in the World in 2026

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In 2026, global web traffic is dominated by a small group of platforms that shape how billions of people search, watch, connect, and shop online. Google and YouTube continue to command an outsized share of the internet’s attention, sitting far ahead of every other competitor.

At the same time, the composition of the top rankings is evolving. ChatGPT has emerged as one of the most visited websites in the world, underscoring how quickly AI tools have moved from novelty to everyday utility.

Based on the latest available traffic data from Semrush as of January 2026, this ranking shows which companies dominate the digital landscape.

Search and Video Still Rule the Web

Search engines and video platforms remain the backbone of internet activity. Google alone draws more traffic than the next five websites combined. Meanwhile, YouTube continues to cement its position as the world’s primary video hub.

Rank	Website	Visits	Country of Origin
1	google.com	94.8B	United States
2	youtube.com	49.7B	United States
3	facebook.com	9.5B	United States
4	instagram.com	6.1B	United States
5	chatgpt.com	5.5B	United States
6	reddit.com	5.1B	United States
7	wikipedia.org	4.3B	United States
8	pornhub.com	3.8B	Canada
9	x.com	3.8B	United States
10	whatsapp.com	2.7B	United States
11	xvideos.com	2.5B	France
12	amazon.com	2.5B	United States
13	yahoo.com	2.3B	United States
14	tiktok.com	2.2B	China
15	bing.com	1.9B	United States
16	yahoo.co.jp	1.8B	United States
17	duckduckgo.com	1.8B	United States
18	temu.com	1.6B	China
19	weather.com	1.6B	United States
20	netflix.com	1.5B	United States

Other search platforms also appear in the top 20, including Bing (1.9 billion visits) and DuckDuckGo (1.8 billion visits). Even Yahoo maintains a presence through both yahoo.com (2.3 billion) and yahoo.co.jp (1.8 billion), reflecting the enduring value of search and portal-style platforms.

ChatGPT’s Rapid Rise

One of the most notable shifts is the emergence of ChatGPT.com. With 5.5 billion visits in January 2026, it ranks fifth globally—ahead of Reddit (5.1 billion), Wikipedia (4.3 billion), and X (3.8 billion).

ChatGPT first broke into the top 15 in early 2024, just over a year after launch. Its rapid ascent signals how quickly AI tools have become integrated into everyday workflows, from writing and research to coding and brainstorming.

Social, Shopping, and Streaming Giants

Social media remains a dominant force. Facebook (9.5 billion) and Instagram (6.1 billion) both rank in the top five, while X (3.8 billion) and TikTok (2.2 billion) continue to command global audiences.

E-commerce platforms like Amazon (2.5 billion) and Temu (1.6 billion) also rank among the most visited sites, highlighting the scale of online retail. Meanwhile, Netflix (1.5 billion) and Weather.com (1.6 billion) show how entertainment and real-time information consistently draw massive recurring traffic.

Overall, U.S.-based companies dominate the list, accounting for the vast majority of the top 20 websites. However, the list also includes platforms from China, Canada, and France.

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2026-02-26 23:33:08

Mapped: How Dependent Is Each Country on Chinese Imports?

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China is the world’s largest exporter of goods, and for many countries, it plays a central role in their supply chains.

The map below shows how dependent each country is on Chinese imports, based on the latest data from UN Comtrade and the World Bank.

Countries With the Highest Percentage of Chinese Imports

Cambodia has the highest dependency on Chinese goods imports at 46.8%. It imports a significant amount of raw materials for its textiles industry, according to The Observatory of Economic Complexity, which is then one of its largest exports.

Meanwhile, the U.S. ranks 97th overall, with 13.8% of its imports coming from China.

This data table below shows every country’s goods import dependency on China, with the latest data available for most countries as of 2024:

Rank	Country	Goods Import Dependency on China (%)
1	Cambodia	46.8
2	Kyrgyzstan	45.8
3	Hong Kong	40.9
4	Mongolia	40.5
5	Vietnam	34.0
6	Myanmar	33.5
7	Ethiopia	32.7
8	Paraguay	32.5
9	Indonesia	31.4
10	Tanzania	30.5
11	Macao	30.1
12	Laos	29.8
13	Uzbekistan	29.2
14	Peru	28.7
15	Pakistan	28.3
16	Congo	27.6
17	DRC	26.5
18	Iran	26.5
19	Thailand	26.2
20	Philippines	25.6
21	Australia	25.5
22	Kazakhstan	25.3
23	Brazil	24.9
24	Chile	24.9
25	Colombia	24.9
26	Russian Federation	24.8
27	Madagascar	24.7
28	Central African Republic	24.6
29	Saudi Arabia	23.9
30	Nigeria	23.3
31	Sri Lanka	23.3
32	Togo	22.6
33	Japan	22.5
34	Ecuador	22.4
35	Bolivia	22.3
36	South Korea	22.1
37	Uruguay	22.1
38	Malaysia	21.6
39	South Africa	21.5
40	New Zealand	21.4
41	Kenya	21.3
42	Rwanda	21.0
43	Niger	20.7
44	Mexico	20.3
45	Ukraine	20.3
46	Other Asia, not elsewhere specified	20.1
47	Sierra Leone	20.1
48	Guatemala	19.7
49	Uganda	19.6
50	Argentina	19.2
51	Kuwait	19.0
52	Bangladesh	19.0
53	Cameroon	19.0
54	Papua New Guinea	18.7
55	Ghana	18.7
56	Maldives	18.7
57	Dominican Republic	18.3
58	Tajikistan	18.2
59	India	18.2
60	Azerbaijan	17.7
61	Djibouti	17.7
62	Honduras	17.6
63	Mauritius	17.5
64	Jordan	17.5
65	Sudan	17.4
66	El Salvador	17.1
67	Czechia	17.1
68	Costa Rica	17.1
69	Zambia	17.0
70	Belize	17.0
71	Liberia	16.7
72	United Arab Emirates	16.5
73	Egypt	16.4
74	Mozambique	16.2
75	Malawi	16.1
76	Fiji	16.0
77	Côte d'Ivoire	15.9
78	Burkina Faso	15.8
79	Kiribati	15.8
80	Libya	15.7
81	Panama	15.4
82	Qatar	15.0
83	Solomon Isds	14.9
84	Angola	14.7
85	Israel	14.7
86	Poland	14.5
87	Nicaragua	14.4
88	Samoa	14.3
89	Bahrain	14.3
90	Timor-Leste	14.1
91	Tonga	14.0
92	Burundi	14.0
93	Zimbabwe	13.9
94	Afghanistan	13.9
95	Trinidad and Tobago	13.9
96	Mali	13.8
97	United States	13.8
98	Moldova	13.8
99	Suriname	13.7
100	Nepal	13.5
101	Serbia	13.1
102	Türkiye	13.1
103	Guyana	12.9
104	Benin	12.8
105	Singapore	12.4
106	Germany	12.3
107	Slovenia	12.2
108	United Kingdom	12.2
109	Norway	11.9
110	Montenegro	11.8
111	Senegal	11.8
112	Gabon	11.6
113	Canada	11.6
114	Cuba	11.5
115	Lebanon	11.4
116	Tunisia	11.3
117	Namibia	11.0
118	Albania	10.9
119	Iceland	10.8
120	Morocco	10.7
121	Bulgaria	10.5
122	Yemen	10.4
123	Spain	10.3
124	Lesotho	10.3
125	France	10.2
126	Estonia	10.2
127	Mauritania	10.1
128	Finland	10.0
129	Armenia	9.9
130	North Macedonia	9.7
131	Bosnia and Herzegovina	9.6
132	Georgia	9.5
133	Comoros	9.5
134	Italy	9.1
135	Ireland	8.8
136	Gambia	8.7
137	Netherlands	8.6
138	Palestine	8.5
139	Greece	8.4
140	Brunei Darussalam	8.4
141	Austria	8.2
142	Belarus	8.1
143	Jamaica	8.0
144	Cyprus	7.8
145	Eswatini	7.6
146	Denmark	7.4
147	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	7.4
148	Slovakia	7.3
149	Oman	7.3
150	Bhutan	6.5
151	Hungary	6.4
152	Sweden	6.3
153	Romania	6.2
154	Saint Lucia	6.0
155	French Polynesia	5.8
156	Palau	5.7
157	Guinea-Bissau	5.6
158	Curaçao	5.5
159	Switzerland	5.5
160	Antigua and Barbuda	5.2
161	Cabo Verde	5.2
162	Seychelles	4.9
163	Portugal	4.8
164	Dominica	4.7
165	Lithuania	4.6
167	Sao Tome and Principe	4.5
168	Aruba	4.3
169	Barbados	4.2
170	Grenada	4.1
171	Malta	4.0
172	Latvia	3.8
173	Belgium	3.5
174	Croatia	3.4
175	Botswana	3.3
176	Luxembourg	3.1
177	Andorra	3.1
178	Bahamas	2.5
179	Greenland	2.4
180	Bermuda	1.6
181	Montserrat	1.1
182	Cayman Islands	0.8

Many of the most dependent countries either lack large domestic manufacturing bases or rely on Chinese inputs to power export industries, such as textiles and electronics assembly.

Goods from China make up over 40% of imports for Kyrgyzstan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia, earning them spots near the top of the list. Of these, only Hong Kong ranks among China’s largest trading partners by total dollar value, largely because many mainland exports are routed through it for re-export.

In contrast, the Cayman Islands is the only entry with less than 1% of its imports coming from China. Instead, the country is highly dependent on the Netherlands.

Trade Ties Often Extend Beyond Imports

China’s trade playbook often includes investment and infrastructure development in countries it partners with.

Through its ambitious One Belt, One Road initiative, which was established in 2013, Chinese state-owned banks have funded port and dock infrastructure projects in developing nations via loans. It gives China a stake in strategic trade locations and influence, especially if the host country can’t repay the loan.

Notably, Cambodia netted $3 billion of Chinese grants and loans from 2002 to 2023.

China is also heavily invested in Djibouti (17.7% import dependency on China) and its port, which is the lifeblood of the African country’s economy. China established its first military base in the country in 2017, joining a handful of Western nations including the U.S., which neighbors the Doraleh port.

Technology is China’s Largest Export

Inexpensive goods have historically been associated with the “Made in China” stamp, but technology is its largest export today after establishing itself as a strong manufacturing hub with cheaper labor. Integrated circuits, which are foundational components of most modern technologies, make up the lion’s share of exports and highlight China’s critical role in global supply chains; phones and cars follow.

The world is particularly dependent on China for processing critical minerals, which are used in everything from consumer electronics to defense systems. This reliance has pushed U.S. policymakers to strengthen domestic capacity and diversify supply chains using tariffs and industrial policy.

As countries look to diversify suppliers and reduce risk, the data shows how deeply embedded China remains in global trade. Any major shift away from Chinese imports would ripple across industries worldwide.

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2026-02-26 21:04:26

The Salary Needed to Buy a Home in 50 U.S. Cities in 2026

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Buying a home in much of America now requires a six-figure salary. In several major cities, it takes more than $200,000 a year. In San Jose, the required income is approaching half a million dollars.

Nationally, households must earn $106,731 annually to afford a median-priced home at today’s mortgage rates—well above the U.S. median household income of $83,730. That gap helps explain why affordability remains strained across much of the country.

This map breaks down the salary needed to buy a median-priced home across 50 major U.S. metros, based on data from HSH.com. Calculations assume a 20% down payment and a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, incorporating principal, interest, taxes, and insurance as of Q4 2025.

Of the cities analyzed, only 12 have median-priced homes within reach of households earning at or below the national median income.

Six Figures Is Now the Entry Point in Many Cities

Below, we rank the salary you need to afford a home in America’s largest cities.

California dominates the top of the list, with San Jose homebuyers requiring an income of $458,504, the highest among cities analyzed.

In San Francisco, the required salary is $321,463, pushing monthly mortgage costs above $7,500. San Diego and Los Angeles follow next, with salary thresholds of $235,343 and $224,190, respectively.

On the East Coast, affordability also remains strained. In New York City, homebuyers need an income of $200,280, virtually double pre-pandemic levels. A similar trend is seen in Boston, where an income of $101,895 could afford a home in Q4 2019. It has now surged to $190,858.

Beyond the most expensive coastal markets, many large cities now require incomes between $130,000 and $190,000, including Seattle, Denver, Miami, Riverside, and Portland.

Where Homes Are Most Affordable

Among the lowest required salaries to afford a home are found in Midwestern and Southern cities:

• Pittsburgh: $64,106
• Cleveland: $66,280
• Oklahoma City: $71,628
• Memphis: $73,456
• Detroit: $74,264

Overall, just 12 cities had median-priced homes within reach for households earning at—or below—the 2024 U.S. median income of $83,730. This comes as the median age of U.S. homebuyers has climbed to 59, and the share of first-time buyers has fallen by roughly 50% since 2007.

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2026-02-26 01:44:44

Ranked: U.S. Import Reliance for 37 Critical Minerals

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The U.S. depends on foreign suppliers for many of the minerals that power semiconductors, EV batteries, defense systems, and nuclear energy.

The visualization below shows America’s net import reliance for 37 critical minerals in 2025, along with their leading suppliers between 2021 and 2024. The data comes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).

Out of 37 critical minerals listed, 11 are 100% import-reliant, meaning the U.S. has no domestic production of them at all. Several others depend on foreign sources for more than half of supply.

China is a central supplier across the list, serving as the primary source for materials such as graphite, arsenic, tantalum, and yttrium.

Fully Import-Dependent Minerals

Some of the most strategically important materials are sourced entirely from abroad. Graphite and tantalum primarily come from China. Gallium is sourced mainly from Canada, while manganese comes largely from Gabon and niobium from Brazil.

Even specialty elements like scandium and yttrium, used in aerospace alloys and electronics, are 100% imported. This complete dependence leaves supply chains exposed to geopolitical risk and trade disruptions.

Critical Mineral	Net Import Reliance	Primary Import Source
Arsenic	100%	China
Fluorspar	100%	Mexico
Gallium	100%	Canada
Graphite	100%	China
Indium	100%	South Korea
Manganese	100%	Gabon
Niobium	100%	Brazil
Scandium	100%	Japan
Tantalum	100%	China
Yttrium	100%	China
Titanium	100%	Japan
Uranium	99%	Kazakhstan , Canada , Russia
Potash	92%	Canada
Bismuth	92%	China
Antimony	91%	China
Platinum	89%	South Africa
Chromium	79%	South Africa
Cobalt	79%	Norway
Tin	77%	Peru
Silver	77%	Mexico
Barite	>75%	India
Magnesium	>75%	Israel
Rhenium	75%	Chile
Zinc	73%	Canada
Rare earths	67%	China
Aluminum (Bauxite)	60%	Canada
Copper	57%	Chile
Palladium	57%	South Africa
Germanium	>50%	Belgium
Lithium	>50%	Chile
Tungsten	>50%	China
Silicon	>50%	Brazil
Nickel	41%	Canada
Vanadium	41%	Canada
Lead	33%	Canada
Tellurium	>25%	Canada
Zirconium		South Africa

Uranium, critical for nuclear energy, is 99% import-reliant, with Kazakhstan, Canada, and Russia serving as the main suppliers.

China’s Outsized Role

China plays a central role in America’s mineral supply chain. It is the primary source of arsenic, graphite, tantalum, yttrium, antimony, and rare earth compounds and metals.

Rare earths are especially vital for clean energy technologies and defense systems. While U.S. import reliance for rare earths stands at 67%, China still dominates global processing capacity.

This concentration creates strategic vulnerabilities, particularly as global competition for battery materials and advanced electronics intensifies.

Energy Transition and Industrial Metals

Beyond niche elements, the U.S. also relies heavily on imports for industrial and energy-transition metals. Lithium (over 50% import-reliant) is sourced primarily from Chile. Cobalt (79%) is mainly imported from Norway, while nickel (41%) and zinc (73%) depend largely on Canada.

Even aluminum (bauxite) has a 60% import reliance, mostly from Canada. Copper, essential for electrification, is 57% import-reliant, with Chile as the leading supplier.

As demand for EVs, grid infrastructure, and clean energy systems rises, securing stable supplies of these materials will remain central to U.S. industrial and energy strategy.

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2026-02-25 23:36:36

U.S. Jobs by State in 2025—and Where Growth Is Fastest

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This map shows the number of jobs in every U.S. state in 2025, along with each state’s annual job growth rate.

California remains the nation’s largest labor market with 18.2 million jobs, followed by Texas at 14.5 million. But the fastest growth isn’t always happening in the biggest states. Several mid-sized states are adding jobs at a faster pace, highlighting where employment is accelerating across the country.

The data comes from Arizona State University, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.

Ranked: The Number of Jobs by State in 2025

Here’s a closer look at where jobs are concentrated—and where growth is accelerating.

Just four states—California, Texas, Florida, and New York—each hold more than 10 million jobs. Together, the top 10 states account for 54% of total U.S. employment.

Beyond the top tier, large industrial and population centers like Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia each support between 5–6 million jobs.

At the other end of the spectrum, the smallest labor markets include:

• Wyoming: 294,000 jobs
• Vermont: 317,000 jobs
• Alaska: 326,000 jobs

Population size plays a major role in total employment, but growth tells a more dynamic story.

Where Jobs by State Are Accelerating the Fastest

While the largest states dominate in absolute size, job growth is happening across a more diverse set of states.

Here are among the fastest-growing states by annual job growth rate in 2025:

• Missouri: 1.7%
• North Carolina: 1.5%
• South Carolina: 1.3%
• Utah: 1.2%
• Minnesota: 1.2%
• Arkansas: 1.2%

Many of these states are located in the South and Mountain West, regions that have seen high domestic migration, paired with strong demand in healthcare, education, and tech sectors.

Which States Are Seeing Slower Momentum?

Not every state is expanding. Several states recorded flat or negative job growth, including:

• California: 0.0%
• Illinois: -0.1%
• Washington: -0.4%
• Maryland: -0.5%
• New Hampshire: -0.8%

Even modest percentage declines can translate into meaningful job losses in large labor markets. These slowdowns can reflect industry-specific pressures, demographic shifts, or cooling post-pandemic recoveries in certain sectors.

The New Geography of U.S. Job Growth

The largest states continue to dominate in sheer scale. However, job growth is increasingly spread across mid-sized and Sun Belt states.

As migration patterns, housing costs, and industry demand evolve, state-level job growth offers a clear signal of where economic momentum is building in 2025.

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2026-02-25 21:02:23

Mapped: Where Food Inflation Will Hit Hardest in 2026

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Food prices remain one of the most persistent cost pressures for households worldwide. In 2026, grocery bills are projected to rise sharply in some countries, while remaining relatively stable in others.

According to new forecasts from the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food inflation will vary dramatically across 160 countries in 2026, ranging from double-digit surges in some economies to outright price declines in others.

This map ranks 160 countries by their projected year-over-year change in food prices, highlighting where households are likely to face the steepest increases in 2026.

The Countries Facing the Steepest Food Price Increases

Today, inflation pressures remain strongest in emerging and import-dependent economies.

Food inflation is influenced by currency movements, commodity prices, trade disruptions, and domestic supply conditions. Countries experiencing currency depreciation or ongoing economic instability tend to see sharper increases in food costs.

Rank	Country	Year-Over-Year Food Inflation Forecast 2026 (%)
1	Iran	55.9
2	Argentina	33.2
3	Türkiye	25.1
4	Haiti	24.1
5	Malawi	21.2
6	Nigeria	17.1
7	Lebanon	14.9
8	Angola	14.8
9	Kazakhstan	12.7
10	Zambia	10.8
11	Ethiopia	10.1
12	Jamaica	9.7
13	Mongolia	9.7
14	Kyrgyzstan	9.4
15	Ukraine	9.2
16	Belarus	8.9
17	Solomon Islands	8.8
18	Burundi	8.8
19	Bangladesh	8.3
20	Dominican Republic	8.2
21	Georgia	8.2
22	Romania	7.4
23	Cabo Verde	7.2
24	Kuwait	7.2
25	Cameroon	7.0
26	Azerbaijan	6.8
27	Kenya	6.8
28	Somalia	6.7
29	Tanzania	6.7
30	Gambia	6.6
31	Canada	6.1
32	Tunisia	5.7
33	Cayman Islands	5.7
34	Madagascar	5.6
35	Saint Kitts and Nevis	5.6
36	Uzbekistan	5.5
37	Paraguay	5.3
38	Honduras	5.2
39	Curaçao	5.1
40	Iceland	5.1
41	North Macedonia	5.0
42	Rwanda	4.9
43	Moldova	4.9
44	Botswana	4.8
45	Libya	4.8
46	Lesotho	4.7
47	Antigua and Barbuda	4.7
48	Russia	4.6
49	Greenland	4.5
50	Chile	4.5
51	South Africa	4.4
52	Slovenia	4.3
53	Bhutan	4.3
54	Qatar	4.2
55	UK	4.5
56	Colombia	4.1
57	Malta	4.0
58	Tajikistan	3.8
59	Latvia	3.8
60	Ireland	3.8
61	Uganda	3.7
62	UAE	3.6
63	Viet Nam	3.6
64	Ghana	3.6
65	Pakistan	3.5
66	Belize	3.5
67	Estonia	3.5
68	Bulgaria	3.4
69	Austria	3.4
70	Bosnia and Herzegovina	3.4
71	Mexico	3.3
72	Equatorial Guinea	3.3
73	Japan	3.3
74	Guatemala	3.3
75	Sweden	3.3
76	Sri Lanka	3.2
77	Australia	3.2
78	Peru	3.1
79	Armenia	3.1
80	Mozambique	3.1
81	Nicaragua	3.1
82	Netherlands	2.9
83	Greece	2.9
84	Portugal	2.9
85	Brazil	2.8
86	Indonesia	2.8
87	Spain	2.7
88	South Korea	2.7
89	Luxembourg	2.7
90	U.S.	2.7
91	Laos	2.6
92	Israel	2.6
93	Mauritania	2.5
94	Norway	2.4
95	Montenegro	2.4
96	Benin	2.4
97	Grenada	2.3
98	Côte d'Ivoire	2.2
99	Andorra	2.2
100	Aruba	2.1
101	Italy	2.1
102	Senegal	2.0
103	Lithuania	2.0
104	Oman	2.0
105	Barbados	2.0
106	Maldives	1.9
107	Namibia	1.8
108	Germany	1.8
109	Malaysia	1.7
110	Saudi Arabia	1.7
111	Croatia	1.6
112	France	1.6
113	Slovakia	1.6
114	Thailand	1.5
115	Iraq	1.4
116	Afghanistan	1.4
117	Ecuador	1.3
118	Albania	1.2
119	Nepal	1.2
120	New Zealand	1.2
121	Poland	1.2
122	French Polynesia	1.1
123	Philippines	1.0
124	Mauritius	0.9
125	Trinidad and Tobago	0.9
126	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	0.8
127	Singapore	0.8
128	Finland	0.8
129	Denmark	0.7
130	El Salvador	0.7
131	Mali	0.6
132	Bahrain	0.5
133	Papua New Guinea	0.4
134	Cyprus	0.4
135	Brunei Darussalam	0.4
136	Dominica	0.4
137	New Caledonia	0.1
138	India	0.0
139	China	0.0
140	Cambodia	-0.1
141	Belgium	-0.1
142	Egypt	-0.2
143	Samoa	-0.5
144	Algeria	-0.5
145	Djibouti	-0.6
146	Burkina Faso	-0.8
147	Seychelles	-1.3
148	Switzerland	-1.3
149	Czechia	-1.4
150	Serbia	-1.5
151	Jordan	-1.7
152	Zimbabwe	-1.7
153	Hungary	-2.2
154	Chad	-2.6
155	Morocco	-2.8
156	Fiji	-3.5
157	Costa Rica	-6.0
158	Togo	-6.4
159	Liberia	-7.4
160	Niger	-18.1

At the top of the ranking is Iran, where food prices are forecast to rise 55.9% year-over-year.

Iran’s currency depreciation and prolonged inflationary pressures have already pushed food inflation to extreme levels in recent years. The 2026 forecast suggests those pressures may persist.

Several Sub-Saharan African economies—including Nigeria (17.1%), Angola (14.8%), Zambia (10.8%), and Ethiopia (10.1%)—also rank among the highest. In many of these countries, food inflation is closely tied to currency volatility, import dependency, and supply-side disruptions.

Regional Differences in Food Inflation

While the global average is projected at 3.2%, the regional breakdown shows stark differences in how food prices are expected to evolve in 2026.

The Middle East and North Africa region stands out, with nearly triple the global average.

North America sits around the middle of the pack, with food prices projected to rise 4.3%. In the U.S., prices are expected to increase 2.7%, while in Canada, prices could climb at more than twice that pace.

Meanwhile, much of Asia-Pacific is projected to see relatively modest food price growth.

While global food inflation is expected to fall in the single digits in 2026, the regional picture tells a far more uneven story. For millions of households in high-inflation economies, grocery bills may remain one of the most persistent economic pressures in the year ahead.

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