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2025-12-25 01:44:44

Ranked: The World’s Most Used Ecommerce Apps

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Mobile apps have become the primary gateway to online shopping for hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. From everyday essentials to fast fashion and electronics, ecommerce apps now shape how people browse, compare, and buy products across borders.

This visualization ranks the world’s most popular ecommerce apps in 2025 based on average monthly active users (MAUs). The data for this visualization comes from Similarweb.

Together, the top 10 apps reach well over two billion users each month.

Amazon’s Global Lead

Amazon ranks first by a wide margin, with an average of 651.7 million monthly active users. Its dominance reflects a broad product selection, deep logistics infrastructure, and strong brand recognition across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.

Notably, Amazon is one of only three companies in the top 10 that are not based in Asia.

Asia’s Ecommerce Powerhouses

Asian platforms account for seven of the top 10 apps, led by Shopee (392.8 million MAUs), Temu (246.4 million), and Shein (215.1 million). These companies have grown rapidly by combining mobile-first design, aggressive pricing, and highly localized offerings.

India and Southeast Asia are also well represented. Flipkart (190.8 million) and Meesho (159 million) reflect India’s fast-growing digital consumer base, while Singapore’s Lazada (109.2 million) continues to serve multiple Southeast Asian markets through a single app ecosystem.

App	Country	Monthly Users
Amazon	United States	651.7M
Shopee	Singapore	392.8M
Temu	China	246.4M
Shein	China	215.1M
Flipkart	India	190.8M
AliExpress	China	159M
Meesho	India	159M
Mercado Libre	Argentina	125.3M
Lazada	Singapore	109.2M
Walmart	United States	93.9M

Regional Champions Outside Asia

Beyond Amazon, two other non-Asian platforms appear in the top 10. Mercado Libre ranks eighth with 125.3 million monthly active users, reflecting its dominant position across Latin America. Walmart rounds out the list at 93.9 million MAUs, supported by its strong U.S. retail footprint.

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2025-12-24 23:26:57

Ranked: The 5 Largest Megacities in 2025, Based on Built-Up Area

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By 2050, 68% of the global population is projected to live in urban centers, up from 55% today.

The world’s largest megacity, when measured by the combination of satellite imagery and census data, is Guangzhou, China. Strikingly, the population has boomed by nearly 20-fold in just 50 years driven by China’s rapid economic rise.

This graphic shows the growth of the world’s megacities, based on data from the European Commission via Our World in Data.

The Rise of the World’s Megacities (1975-2025P)

Below, we show the rise of the top five largest cities worldwide—using satellite imagery and census data—not administrative borders:

Since 1975, the population of Guangzhou has expanded by 40.9 million. It has the equivalent population of the entire country of Canada.

During the 1990s, the city’s population growth accelerated, driven by trade and industrial activity. Located on the Pearl River Delta, north of Hong Kong, it stands as a key port and transportation hub.

Jakarta, Indonesia’s capital and the economic hub of Southeast Asia’s largest economy, has undergone massive expansion. Its population has surged by 29 million over the past five decades, reaching 38.1 million today.

Meanwhile, New Delhi, India has grown 398%, supported by rising incomes and urban migration. By 2030, the city is expected to gain nearly two million more residents, spanning a population of 33.3 million.

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2025-12-24 21:10:54

Visualizing the Relationship Between Country Size and GDP

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When comparing countries, two common metrics are land area and GDP. But how closely are they actually related?

This visualization, created by Julie Peasley, juxtaposes the land area and economic output of the 30 largest countries in the world. It draws from World Bank GDP data and Wikipedia’s country size estimates, offering a unique look at just how different these measures can be.

Here’s the full data used in the visualization:

While China is slightly larger in land area than the U.S. (by about 72,000 sq. km), America’s GDP is over $10 trillion higher. Meanwhile, Russia and Canada—two of the largest countries—fall behind in economic output, illustrating the lack of a strong link between size and GDP.

Does Geographic Size Influence GDP?

Looking at this data, there’s no strong correlation between landmass and economic output. According to a 2023 research paper, GDP is more strongly influenced by population and infrastructure than sheer physical size.

For instance, India, with only a third of the U.S. or China’s landmass, ranks third in GDP due to its massive population and growing industrial base. On the flip side, Australia and Canada boast vast territories but smaller populations, limiting their economic scale.

Outliers That Punch Above Their Weight

Several countries in the visualization illustrate this dynamic vividly:

• Japan and Germany: Relatively small in landmass but economic powerhouses, ranking high in global GDP.
• Indonesia: The fourth most populous country, yet its GDP lags behind similarly sized countries due to development disparities.
• Brazil: A mix of large area and moderate economic power, it sits in the middle of the pack.

As this chart shows, while landmass can support economic activity (through agriculture, resource extraction, etc.), it does not guarantee high GDP. In fact, many of the most prosperous countries are relatively small but highly industrialized and urbanized.

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2025-12-24 21:10:19

Countries That Work on December 25th

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Christmas Day is often viewed as a near-universal public holiday. In many parts of the world, December 25th brings nationwide closures, family gatherings, and religious observances.

Across Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa, however, millions of people still go to work on December 25th as if it were any other day.

The data for this visualization comes from World Population Review. It highlights countries where Christmas is not recognized as a public holiday, meaning government offices, schools, and businesses typically remain open.

Where Christmas Is Not a Day Off

Countries that do not observe Christmas as a public holiday span multiple regions and belief systems. They include Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bhutan, China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau), Iran, Israel, Japan, North Korea, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey, Vietnam, and Yemen, among others.

Country	Aprox. Population (2025)
China (excl. HK & Macau)	1.41 billion
Japan	123 million
Vietnam	101 million
Iran	90 million
Turkey	86 million
Thailand	71 million
Algeria	46 million
Afghanistan	43 million
Morocco	38 million
Saudi Arabia	37 million
Uzbekistan	36 million
Yemen	35 million
North Korea	26 million
Taiwan	23 million
Somalia	18 million
Cambodia	17 million
Tunisia	12 million
Tajikistan	11 million
Azerbaijan	10 million
United Arab Emirates	10 million
Israel	10 million
Libya	7 million
Turkmenistan	6 million
Mauritania	5 million
Oman	5 million
Kuwait	4 million
Mongolia	3 million
Qatar	3 million
Bahrain	2 million
Comoros	1 million
Bhutan	800,000
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic	600,000
Maldives	500,000

In many of these nations, Christianity is not the dominant religion, and public holidays instead reflect Islamic, Buddhist, or secular traditions.

Celebration vs. Public Recognition

Not recognizing Christmas as a public holiday does not necessarily mean it is banned or ignored. In several countries, Christian minorities are still free to celebrate privately or through church services. Workers may take personal leave if permitted, and festive traditions may persist in limited forms.

Taiwan presents a unique example. December 25th is a public holiday, but not because of Christmas—it marks Constitution Day. As a result, most people have the day off, even though Christmas itself is not the official reason.

Turkey, meanwhile, currently does not recognize any Christian religious holidays at the national level. However, in December 2025, Syriac member of parliament George Aryo proposed legislation to make Christmas an official public holiday, citing multiculturalism and equal citizenship.

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2025-12-24 02:22:41

The Online Marketplaces Getting AI Traffic

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Online shopping is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. From product discovery to price comparison, AI tools are now acting as intermediaries between consumers and digital storefronts.

This visualization shows which online marketplaces are receiving the most referral traffic from AI sources and how concentrated this traffic is among a handful of major players.

The data for this visualization comes from Similarweb. It tracks AI-generated referral traffic between July 2024 and June 2025, measuring both share of referrals and total visit volumes.

Amazon’s Outsized Lead

Across all platforms, AI tools drove an estimated 25.9 million referrals over the 12-month period.

Amazon stands far ahead of every other marketplace. The platform captured 46% of all AI-driven marketplace traffic, totaling roughly 11.9 million visits. This dominance reflects Amazon’s massive product catalog, strong brand recognition, and deep integration into search and recommendation ecosystems.

AI tools tend to surface comprehensive, reliable results, which favors platforms with Amazon’s scale.

Big-Box Retailers and Marketplaces Follow

Behind Amazon, Walmart secured 12% of AI referrals, or about 3.1 million visits. Etsy followed closely with 11%, reflecting strong AI interest in niche goods. eBay rounded out the top tier with 9% of referrals.

Traditional retailers like Target and Wayfair each captured around 6% of AI traffic.

Smaller Platforms

Beyond the top six marketplaces, AI traffic drops off sharply. Costco, Sam’s Club, Temu, and Zazzle each received between 1% and 2% of referrals, amounting to a few hundred thousand visits apiece. Collectively, all other marketplaces accounted for just 5% of AI-driven traffic.

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2025-12-23 23:44:22

Top Exporters of Christmas Decorations

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Christmas decorations are a global business, with supply chains that stretch across continents well before the holiday season begins. From ornaments and lights to artificial trees and festive displays, most of these products are manufactured and shipped months in advance.

This graphic highlights the world’s largest exporters of Christmas decorations in 2024. The data for this visualization comes from UN Comtrade via Statista.

China’s Overwhelming Lead

China is by far the world’s largest exporter of Christmas decorations. In 2024, it shipped $5.97 billion worth of festive goods globally. This figure is more than 20 times larger than that of the second-ranked exporter.

Rank	Country	Decorations Exports
1	China	$5.9B
2	Netherlands	$249M
3	India	$117M
4	Cambodia	$103M
5	Poland	$92M
6	Germany	$77M
7	U.S.	$60M
8	Mexico	$32M
9	France	$30M
10	Denmark	$30M

China’s dominance reflects its massive manufacturing base, cost efficiencies, and deep integration into global retail supply chains. For many countries, Christmas decorations are almost synonymous with Chinese production.

Europe’s Specialized Exporters

The Netherlands ranks second, exporting roughly $249 million in Christmas decorations. While small compared to China, the country acts as a key logistics and re-export hub within Europe.

Germany, Poland, France, and Denmark also appear among the top exporters. These countries often focus on higher-quality or niche products, including premium ornaments, lighting, and traditional designs that cater to European and North American markets.

Rising Asian and Regional Suppliers

Beyond China, several Asian countries play growing roles in this market. India exported $117 million worth of Christmas decorations in 2024, while Cambodia shipped about $103 million. These countries are increasingly attractive to manufacturers looking to diversify supply chains.

Mexico and the U.S. also appear in the top 10, reflecting regional production aimed at serving nearby markets more efficiently and reducing shipping times.

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