2026-03-01 06:38:51
This chart, created by Oscar Leo of DataCanvas, compares the long-run population trends of Africa and Europe using UN Population Projections compiled by Our World in Data. It highlights one of the most dramatic demographic shifts of the past 100 years, and the even bigger changes expected ahead.
Below is a comparison of population data in Europe and Africa from 1950 to 2024, and projected out until 2100.
| Year | Africa Population (M) | Europe Population (M) |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 227.8 | 548.9 |
| 1960 | 283.9 | 605.8 |
| 1970 | 365.6 | 657.0 |
| 1980 | 483.1 | 694.3 |
| 1990 | 643.8 | 724.1 |
| 2000 | 830.6 | 728.2 |
| 2010 | 1,072.2 | 738.1 |
| 2020 | 1,380.8 | 749.5 |
| 2030 | 1,727.2 | 738.4 |
| 2040 | 2,095.7 | 722.1 |
| 2050 | 2,466.6 | 703.0 |
| 2060 | 2,821.5 | 676.2 |
| 2070 | 3,145.2 | 648.6 |
| 2080 | 3,424.7 | 626.4 |
| 2090 | 3,649.0 | 608.7 |
| 2100 | 3,813.9 | 592.3 |
In 1900, Europe had roughly 407 million people, nearly three times Africa’s 139 million.
By 2100, Africa is projected to reach 3.8 billion, while Europe declines to about 592 million.
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Europe was a dominant population center. Industrialization, urbanization, and improvements in medicine drove rapid growth, even as millions emigrated abroad.
Europe’s population peaked in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Since then, aging populations and persistently low fertility rates have slowed growth and, in many countries, triggered outright decline.
Africa’s recent demographic surge is more rapid and structurally transformative.
Over the past few decades, Africa’s population has expanded rapidly due to high fertility rates and falling child mortality. Today, it is the fastest-growing continent.
According to UN projections, Africa will account for a large share of global population growth this century. By 2100, nearly one in three people on Earth could live on the continent.
This shift is closely tied to broader global trends, as shown in our analysis of the world’s top countries by population in 2100, where several African nations climb into the top ranks.
The divergence between Europe and Africa reflects differences in:
The result is a profound rebalancing of global demographics. Two centuries ago, Europe was a population heavyweight and Africa comparatively small. By the end of this century, Africa will be the clear demographic engine of the world.
2026-03-01 05:08:45
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This map, created by Iswardi Ishak using a variety of government statements and media reports, shows how countries responded to invitations to join former President Donald Trump’s proposed “Board of Peace.”
The initiative aims to convene a coalition of states to promote negotiated settlements in active conflicts, with early discussions reportedly focused on the Middle East.
Below is a breakdown of each country’s official stance as of February 21, 2026:
| Country | Response to Board of Peace Invitation |
|---|---|
| Austria | Declined |
| Croatia | Declined |
| France | Declined |
| Germany | Declined |
| Ireland | Declined |
| New Zealand | Declined |
| Norway | Declined |
| Slovenia | Declined |
| Spain | Declined |
| Sweden | Declined |
| United Kingdom | Declined |
| Vatican City | Declined |
| Albania | Member |
| Argentina | Member |
| Armenia | Member |
| Azerbaijan | Member |
| Bahrain | Member |
| Belarus | Member |
| Bulgaria | Member |
| Cambodia | Member |
| Egypt | Member |
| El Salvador | Member |
| Hungary | Member |
| Indonesia | Member |
| Israel | Member |
| Jordan | Member |
| Kazakhstan | Member |
| Kosovo | Member |
| Kuwait | Member |
| Mongolia | Member |
| Morocco | Member |
| Pakistan | Member |
| Paraguay | Member |
| Qatar | Member |
| Saudi Arabia | Member |
| Turkey | Member |
| United Arab Emirates | Member |
| United States of America | Member |
| Uzbekistan | Member |
| Vietnam | Member |
| Australia | No Response |
| Brazil | No Response |
| China | No Response |
| Netherlands | No Response |
| Philippines | No Response |
| Russia | No Response |
| Singapore | No Response |
| Ukraine | No Response |
| Cyprus | Observer |
| Czechia | Observer |
| Finland | Observer |
| Greece | Observer |
| India | Observer |
| Italy | Observer |
| Japan | Observer |
| Mexico | Observer |
| Oman | Observer |
| Poland | Observer |
| Portugal | Observer |
| Romania | Observer |
| Slovakia | Observer |
| South Korea | Observer |
| Switzerland | Observer |
| Thailand | Observer |
| Canada | Rescinded |
The response forms a patchwork. While parts of the Middle East and Eastern Europe signed on, much of Western Europe declined outright. Meanwhile, several major economies opted for observer roles, signaling caution rather than full endorsement.
Countries that accepted span multiple regions, including Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, Pakistan, Argentina, Hungary, and Israel. Several Gulf states, such as Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain, also joined.
To participate, nations were reportedly required to endorse a framework centered on mediated negotiations and reconstruction funding mechanisms. According to media coverage of the Board’s first meeting, discussions emphasized post-conflict governance models and humanitarian coordination, though no binding agreements have yet been announced.
The geographic spread suggests stronger uptake among countries with closer diplomatic or strategic ties to Washington, as well as states seeking a more active role in shaping conflict resolution talks.
A third group—including India, Japan, Italy, Greece, and Switzerland—declined formal membership but sent envoys as observers.
This approach allows governments to stay informed and potentially influence discussions without committing to the Board’s structure or political implications. For some European countries, this middle-ground response reflects a balancing act between alliance commitments and domestic political considerations.
Several Western European nations—including France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom—declined the invitation entirely. Australia and Brazil also did not formally accept.
Canada’s situation stands out. Initially invited, Ottawa’s invitation was later withdrawn amid diplomatic friction.
The shift came after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where he warned of the “collapse” or erosion of the postwar rules-based international order. While he did not mention the United States or Donald Trump by name, his address was widely interpreted as a veiled critique of the second Trump administration’s foreign policy. Within hours of Carney’s speech, Trump took to social media to officially withdraw the invitation, describing the Board of Peace as the “most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled”.
Also of note are the broad swaths of gray on the map. These nations, including almost all of Africa, did not receive an invite to join the Board.
Whether the Board of Peace evolves into a durable diplomatic forum, or remains symbolic, will likely depend on whether it produces tangible ceasefires, reconstruction frameworks, or formal agreements.
For now, the map illustrates a divided international community navigating an increasingly complex peace landscape.
Interested in how global conflict trends are shifting over time? Explore Peace Agreements Have Notably Declined on the Voronoi app to see how formal peace deals have changed in recent decades—and what that could mean for new initiatives like the Board of Peace.
2026-03-01 02:53:00
AI-driven data centers are driving up U.S. electricity demand, and utilities are being asked to add capacity faster than usual.
Consequently, carbon offsets are getting renewed attention as a near-term tool while long-lead infrastructure comes online.
This graphic, in partnership with the National Public Utilities Council, maps carbon offset credits issued across U.S. states in 2025 using data from UC Berkeley’s Voluntary Registry Offsets Database.
Here is a table showing carbon offset credits issued by state in 2025.
| State | Credits Issued in tCO₂e (2025) |
|---|---|
| Florida | 7,196,787.95 |
| California | 6,643,770.50 |
| Ohio | 5,822,505.00 |
| Texas | 5,659,970.60 |
| West Virginia | 5,229,515.00 |
| Georgia | 3,877,432.12 |
| Illinois | 2,789,297.50 |
| New Mexico | 2,624,583.50 |
| Iowa | 2,432,445.00 |
| Arizona | 2,216,276.00 |
| Arkansas | 1,873,127.50 |
| Virginia | 1,682,361.58 |
| Maine | 1,478,850.50 |
| Missouri | 1,383,340.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,339,430.08 |
| Oklahoma | 1,261,148.50 |
| Kentucky | 1,157,366.00 |
| New York | 1,132,181.67 |
| Michigan | 1,095,907.17 |
| Wisconsin | 1,003,886.83 |
| Mississippi | 998,105.00 |
| Louisiana | 855,889.00 |
| Washington | 817,527.00 |
| Oregon | 787,698.50 |
| Colorado | 782,318.75 |
| Indiana | 720,079.73 |
| Alaska | 662,895.00 |
| Massachusetts | 624,174.83 |
| Tennessee | 522,554.37 |
| Montana | 473,455.00 |
| Kansas | 450,827.00 |
| New Hampshire | 423,215.83 |
| Alabama | 398,439.62 |
| North Carolina | 372,688.00 |
| Wyoming | 301,169.00 |
| Minnesota | 284,943.42 |
| Connecticut | 218,534.00 |
| Vermont | 213,278.33 |
| New Jersey | 112,381.00 |
| Utah | 92,610.00 |
| South Carolina | 72,828.45 |
| Delaware | 30,803.33 |
| South Dakota | 17,418.93 |
| Nebraska | 16,721.40 |
| Hawaii | 0 |
| Idaho | 0 |
| Maryland | 0 |
| Nevada | 0 |
| North Dakota | 0 |
| Rhode Island | 0 |
Offset credits are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO₂e) and can represent verified reductions or removals from many different project types.
However, this dataset is limited to voluntary registry credits issued and doesn’t include all offset activity nationwide.
Florida leads with 7.20 million tCO₂e, followed by California (6.64 million) and Ohio (5.82 million).
Texas (5.66 million) and West Virginia (5.23 million) round out the top five, while Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and Nevada report zero.
Even though more projects generally correlate with more offsets, Florida ranked #1 in offsets with 41 projects, compared to 198 for California and 277 for Ohio.
These offset projects can range from forest management to agricultural methane capture to chemical processes such as refrigerant destruction.
For scale, 1 million tCO₂e is about what 16 million urban tree seedlings grown for 10 years can sequester in a year.
Data center electricity use is rising quickly, and AI is a key driver of that growth.
As AI drives energy demand higher, some utilities have launched customer-facing offset programs, including Illinois’ Nicor Gas with TotalGreen and Michigan-based DTE with CleanVision Natural Gas Balance.
These programs can help customers act now, while utilities continue building the long-term resource mix.
Meanwhile, natural gas is currently positioned as a near-term reliability bridge for data center-driven electricity demand growth.
At the same time, nuclear energy is being discussed as a potential firm, low-carbon solution for meeting future load.
Questions about carbon offset projects? Contact NPUC
Just four U.S. utilities operate with over 80% carbon-free generation. This graphic ranks the top 10 cleanest utilities by their fuel mix.
This streamgraph shows projected offshore wind capacity by region, according to The Global Wind Energy Council.
Severe weather caused all ten of the largest U.S. power outages in the past decade, highlighting the importance of grid resiliency.
This treemap chart uses data from Statistical Review of World Energy to show the top 10 countries with the most battery storage capacity in 2023.
This voronoi depicts the countries that capture the most carbon globally in 2023, with data from Rystad Energy.
This bar chart shows the countries’ highest and lowest energy transition index scores determined by the World Economic Forum.
This dumbbell plot shows the most and least expensive sources of energy in the U.S., using data from Lazard.
This infographic shows the greenhouse gas emissions targets of all countries and their target years with data from Net Zero Tracker.
This bar chart shows the varying prices of carbon across different economies around the globe, using data from the World Bank.
This streamgraph shows the growth in renewable energy capacity by country and region since 2000.
From tropical cyclones to severe storms, the number of extreme weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion has climbed over time.
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This infographic highlights announced coal plant closures in the U.S. and how much power will be affected.
2026-03-01 01:46:12
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Over the last 30 years, airlines from around the world have formed airline alliances in order to integrate their services, retain customer loyalty, and offer better service to passengers flying internationally.
This graphic shines a light on the three big airline alliances which today compete for global market share: Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and Oneworld. The data comes from their own member registries.
Star, SkyTeam, and Oneworld help to not only facilitate long-haul travel involving connections, but also reward loyal customers with transferable points and miles.
The oldest airline alliance is also the largest. Founded in 1997 by five airlines from three continents, today Star Alliance is headquartered in Frankfurt and leads by both market share and number of members.
The alliance counts 25 current members, as well as newcomer ITA Airways which is expected to join in a few months following its acquisition by Star co-founder Lufthansa.
This data table below lists the member airlines of Star and its two competitors, SkyTeam and Oneworld.
| Alliance | Airline |
|---|---|
| Star Alliance |
 Aegean |
| Star Alliance |
 Air Canada |
| Star Alliance |
 Air China |
| Star Alliance |
 Air India |
| Star Alliance |
 Air New Zealand |
| Star Alliance |
 ANA |
| Star Alliance |
 Asiana |
| Star Alliance |
 Austrian |
| Star Alliance |
 Avianca |
| Star Alliance |
 Brussels Airlines |
| Star Alliance |
 Copa Airlines |
| Star Alliance |
 Croatia Airlines |
| Star Alliance |
 EgyptAir |
| Star Alliance |
 Ethiopian |
| Star Alliance |
 EVA Air |
| Star Alliance |
 ITA Airways |
| Star Alliance |
 LOT Polish Airlines |
| Star Alliance |
 Lufthansa |
| Star Alliance |
Shenzhen Airlines |
| Star Alliance |
 Singapore Airlines |
| Star Alliance |
 South African Airways |
| Star Alliance |
 SWISS |
| Star Alliance |
 TAP Air Portugal |
| Star Alliance |
 Thai Airways |
| Star Alliance |
Thai Airways |
| Star Alliance |
 United Airlines |
| Oneworld |
Alaska Airlines |
| Oneworld |
American Airlines |
| Oneworld |
 British Airways |
| Oneworld |
 Cathay Pacific |
| Oneworld |
 FIJI Airways |
| Oneworld |
 Finnair |
| Oneworld |
 Iberia |
| Oneworld |
Japan Airlines |
| Oneworld |
 Malaysia Airlines |
| Oneworld |
 Oman Air |
| Oneworld |
 Qantas |
| Oneworld |
 Qatar Airways |
| Oneworld |
 Royal Air Maroc |
| Oneworld |
 Royal Jordanian |
| Oneworld |
 Sri Lankan Airlines |
| SkyTeam |
 Aerolíneas Argentinas |
| SkyTeam |
 Aeromexico |
| SkyTeam |
Air Europa |
| SkyTeam |
 Air France |
| SkyTeam |
China Airlines |
| SkyTeam |
China Eastern |
| SkyTeam |
Delta Airlines |
| SkyTeam |
 Garuda Indonesia |
| SkyTeam |
 Kenya Airways |
| SkyTeam |
 KLM |
| SkyTeam |
Korean Air |
| SkyTeam |
 Middle East Airlines |
| SkyTeam |
 Scandinavian Airlines |
| SkyTeam |
 Saudia |
| SkyTeam |
 TAROM |
| SkyTeam |
 Vietnam Airlines |
| SkyTeam |
Virgin Atlantic |
| SkyTeam |
XiamenAir |
| SkyTeam |
 Aeroflot |
ITA Airways is actually arriving to Star Alliance from its rival SkyTeam, from which it exited in 2025. This comes following the departure of founding member Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) from Star for SkyTeam in 2024.
Scandinavian’s departure is not the only changes the alliances have seen in recent years. After SkyTeam founding member Delta Airlines acquired a stake in LATAM Group in 2020, Latin America’s largest airline departed Oneworld, leaving the alliance without a presence in the region.
Two years later, two Russian airlines (Aeroflot and S7 Airlines) were suspended by their respective alliances, SkyTeam and Oneworld, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
And Oneworld has faced other issues in recent years, including problems between member Qatar Airways and founding members American Airlines and Qantas. These issues have emerged from perceptions of unfair competition and business practices originating in the subsidies Qatar Airways receives from its country.
The European, Chinese, and U.S. markets have long been the sites of the fiercest competition between the three alliances. The three major U.S. airlines of Delta, American, and United are all founding members of their own respective alliances, having teamed up with foreign partners to offer greater long-haul connectivity.
China is today contested primarily by affiliates of Star Alliance and SkyTeam, the two largest alliances, while Europe sees particularly fierce competition between SkyTeam and Oneworld in Spain and the United Kingdom.
In contrast, Latin America is home to only four alliance members, two each from Star and SkyTeam. Meanwhile, Africa remains the greatest opportunity for alliance expansion, with some of the largest countries on the continent, such as Ghana or Nigeria, lacking any representation in any of the three alliances.
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2026-03-01 00:08:00
The mind is no longer just a biological organ; it is a frontier for discovery. Recent brain mapping at unprecedented levels of detail and investment in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) unlock a world of possibilities to enhance our health.
In partnership with Dubai Future Forum, the world’s largest gathering of futurists taking place every November in Dubai, this graphic shows how exploration, investment, and innovation are converging to transform our understanding of the mind.
It’s one of four dimensions—Ocean, Mind, Space, and Land—within the Dubai Future Forum’s larger theme, Exploring the Unknown.
The data comes from these sources:
The Human Brain Project’s 3D Atlas maps the brain twice as finely as legacy maps. It charts over 200 regions at up to 50x the resolution of MRI, like upgrading a map from globe to a street-level view.
But scientists are now zooming down to the nanoscale. Researchers built a 3D digital model so intricate it produced more than a petabyte of data, the equivalent of streaming HD video nonstop for 40 years.
Mapping projects like these unlock a world of possibilities to enhance our health through advances in neurosurgery, drug development, and AI.
The BCI market is expected to triple in size by 2033, towards an $8.7B predicted market value. Value may spread across several key sectors, including: function repair, entertainment, communication, disability restoration, and smart home control.
| Year | Market Value (Billions $USD) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2.83 |
| 2033 | 8.73 |
| CAGR | 15.13% |
This is just one of many market forecasts for the BCI industry, which vary widely across different sources. As the BCI industry continues to take shape, this variety hints at a market brimming with possibilities.
As the market expands, so too will the patient population. The next wave of BCIs may not just help restoration for patients but also strengthen the mind and unlock new opportunities for cognitive health and mental wellness.
To continue exploring the mind and its biggest emerging opportunities shaping the future, read the Dubai Future Foundation’s Global 50 report.
Learn more about the Dubai Future Forum.
2026-02-28 22:48:38
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Soft power reflects a country’s ability to shape global opinion through culture, diplomacy, business, and international influence.
The data for this map comes from the Brand Finance Global Soft Power Index 2026. This index scores and ranks countries on how positively they are perceived around the world, based on surveys and other perception metrics collected globally.
The United States ranks #1 in the 2026 Global Soft Power Index with a score of 74.9, just 1.4 points ahead of China in second place.
| Rank | Country | Soft Power Index (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
United States |
74.9 |
| 2 |
China |
73.5 |
| 3 |
Japan |
70.6 |
| 4 |
United Kingdom |
69.2 |
| 5 |
Germany |
67.7 |
| 6 |
France |
65.8 |
| 7 |
Switzerland |
63.2 |
| 8 |
Canada |
63.2 |
| 9 |
Italy |
61.6 |
| 10 |
 United Arab Emirates |
59.4 |
| 11 |
South Korea |
59.2 |
| 12 |
Spain |
58.9 |
| 13 |
 Sweden |
58.8 |
| 14 |
Russia |
58.7 |
| 15 |
Netherlands |
57.8 |
| 16 |
Australia |
57.5 |
| 17 |
Saudi Arabia |
55.9 |
| 18 |
Denmark |
55.6 |
| 19 |
 Norway |
55.4 |
| 20 |
Qatar |
54.9 |
| 21 |
Singapore |
54.5 |
| 22 |
Belgium |
54.5 |
| 23 |
Finland |
53.5 |
| 24 |
Austria |
53.3 |
| 25 |
 Türkiye |
52.4 |
| 26 |
New Zealand |
51.6 |
| 27 |
Portugal |
50.4 |
| 28 |
 Ireland |
49.6 |
| 29 |
 Brazil |
49.2 |
| 30 |
 Luxembourg |
49.1 |
| 31 |
Poland |
48.9 |
| 32 |
India |
48.0 |
| 33 |
Greece |
46.7 |
| 34 |
 Iceland |
45.9 |
| 35 |
Malaysia |
45.8 |
| 36 |
 Monaco |
45.5 |
| 37 |
Argentina |
45.2 |
| 38 |
Thailand |
45.0 |
| 39 |
 Israel |
44.8 |
| 40 |
Egypt |
44.8 |
| 41 |
 Kuwait |
44.8 |
| 42 |
Mexico |
44.3 |
| 43 |
South Africa |
44.2 |
| 44 |
 Czechia |
43.6 |
| 45 |
Indonesia |
42.0 |
| 46 |
Croatia |
41.6 |
| 47 |
 Ukraine |
41.4 |
| 48 |
 Hungary |
41.3 |
| 49 |
 Bahrain |
40.8 |
| 50 |
Morocco |
40.6 |
| 51 |
Oman |
40.5 |
| 52 |
Vietnam |
40.4 |
| 53 |
Romania |
40.3 |
| 54 |
 Philippines |
40.0 |
| 55 |
 Slovakia |
39.7 |
| 56 |
 Chile |
39.4 |
| 57 |
 Slovenia |
39.4 |
| 58 |
 Iran |
39.3 |
| 59 |
 Maldives |
39.2 |
| 60 |
 Cyprus |
39.0 |
| 61 |
 Georgia |
39.0 |
| 62 |
Jordan |
38.9 |
| 63 |
 North Korea |
38.9 |
| 64 |
 Uruguay |
38.7 |
| 65 |
Panama |
38.6 |
| 66 |
Colombia |
38.3 |
| 67 |
 Estonia |
38.1 |
| 68 |
 Bulgaria |
38.0 |
| 69 |
 Malta |
37.4 |
| 70 |
 Latvia |
37.4 |
| 71 |
 Nigeria |
37.4 |
| 72 |
 Serbia |
37.3 |
| 73 |
 Costa Rica |
37.1 |
| 74 |
 Algeria |
36.8 |
| 75 |
 Tunisia |
36.7 |
| 76 |
 El Salvador |
36.6 |
| 77 |
 Peru |
36.6 |
| 78 |
 Paraguay |
36.4 |
| 79 |
 Lithuania |
36.4 |
| 80 |
 Dominican Republic |
36.3 |
| 81 |
 Belarus |
36.0 |
| 82 |
 Kazakhstan |
35.9 |
| 83 |
 Cuba |
35.8 |
| 84 |
 Pakistan |
35.7 |
| 85 |
 Azerbaijan |
35.4 |
| 86 |
 Bahamas |
35.4 |
| 87 |
 Jamaica |
35.1 |
| 88 |
Kenya |
35.0 |
| 89 |
Lebanon |
35.0 |
| 90 |
 Armenia |
34.9 |
| 91 |
 Liechtenstein |
34.6 |
| 92 |
 Uzbekistan |
34.5 |
| 93 |
 Ecuador |
34.4 |
| 94 |
 Tanzania |
34.3 |
| 95 |
 Ghana |
34.1 |
| 96 |
 Mauritius |
34.1 |
| 97 |
 Venezuela |
34.0 |
| 98 |
 Iraq |
33.9 |
| 99 |
 Nepal |
33.8 |
| 100 |
Sri Lanka |
33.8 |
| 101 |
 Bangladesh |
33.7 |
| 102 |
 Albania |
33.7 |
| 103 |
 Bolivia |
33.6 |
| 104 |
 Ivory Coast |
33.3 |
| 105 |
 Mongolia |
33.2 |
| 106 |
 Senegal |
33.1 |
| 107 |
 Madagascar |
33.0 |
| 108 |
 Cameroon |
32.9 |
| 109 |
 Bosnia and Herzegovina |
32.9 |
| 110 |
Ethiopia |
32.8 |
| 111 |
 Montenegro |
32.6 |
| 112 |
 Central African Republic |
32.4 |
| 113 |
 Democratic Republic of Congo |
32.3 |
| 114 |
 Zambia |
32.1 |
| 115 |
 Cambodia |
32.1 |
| 116 |
 Angola |
32.0 |
| 117 |
 Zimbabwe |
31.9 |
| 118 |
 Uganda |
31.9 |
| 119 |
 Bhutan |
31.8 |
| 120 |
 Brunei Darussalam |
31.8 |
| 121 |
 Yemen |
31.7 |
| 122 |
 Rwanda |
31.7 |
| 123 |
 Mali |
31.6 |
| 124 |
 Namibia |
31.5 |
| 125 |
 Syria |
31.2 |
| 126 |
 Guatemala |
31.1 |
| 127 |
 Libya |
31.1 |
| 128 |
 Moldova |
31.0 |
| 129 |
 Tajikistan |
31.0 |
| 130 |
 North Macedonia |
30.9 |
| 131 |
 Honduras |
30.8 |
| 132 |
 San Marino |
30.8 |
| 133 |
Fiji |
30.7 |
| 134 |
 Liberia |
30.4 |
| 135 |
 Andorra |
30.4 |
| 136 |
 Dominica |
30.3 |
| 137 |
 Sudan |
30.2 |
| 138 |
 Turkmenistan |
30.2 |
| 139 |
 Congo |
30.1 |
| 140 |
 Mozambique |
29.9 |
| 141 |
 Niger |
29.9 |
| 142 |
 Kyrgyzstan |
29.8 |
| 143 |
 Burkina Faso |
29.7 |
| 144 |
 Guinea |
29.7 |
| 145 |
 Barbados |
29.7 |
| 146 |
 South Sudan |
28.8 |
| 147 |
 Botswana |
28.8 |
| 148 |
 Laos |
28.8 |
| 149 |
 Equatorial Guinea |
28.8 |
| 150 |
 Seychelles |
28.7 |
| 151 |
 Afghanistan |
28.3 |
| 152 |
 Gambia |
28.3 |
| 153 |
 Nicaragua |
27.8 |
| 154 |
 Myanmar |
27.8 |
| 155 |
 Malawi |
27.7 |
| 156 |
 Papua New Guinea |
27.7 |
| 157 |
 Cape Verde |
27.6 |
| 158 |
 Mauritania |
27.3 |
| 159 |
 Eswatini |
27.2 |
| 160 |
 Guyana |
27.1 |
| 161 |
 Trinidad & Tobago |
27.0 |
| 162 |
 Benin |
26.7 |
| 163 |
 Burundi |
26.7 |
| 164 |
 Togo |
26.7 |
| 165 |
 Chad |
26.3 |
| 166 |
 Solomon Islands |
26.2 |
| 167 |
 Guinea-Bissau |
26.1 |
| 168 |
 Belize |
26.1 |
| 169 |
 Gabon |
25.9 |
| 170 |
 Haiti |
25.9 |
| 171 |
 Grenada |
25.6 |
| 172 |
 Sierra Leone |
25.3 |
| 173 |
 Comoros |
25.2 |
| 174 |
 Samoa |
25.1 |
| 175 |
 Sao Tome and Principe |
25.0 |
| 176 |
 Antigua & Barbuda |
24.8 |
| 177 |
 Somalia |
24.6 |
| 178 |
 Saint Lucia |
24.5 |
| 179 |
 Eritrea |
24.1 |
| 180 |
 Djibouti |
24.1 |
| 181 |
 Marshall Islands |
24.0 |
| 182 |
 Suriname |
23.8 |
| 183 |
 Timor-Leste |
23.6 |
| 184 |
 Palau |
23.6 |
| 185 |
 Lesotho |
23.4 |
| 186 |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
22.9 |
| 187 |
 Tonga |
22.7 |
| 188 |
 Micronesia |
22.3 |
| 189 |
 Saint Kitts & Nevis |
21.5 |
| 190 |
 Tuvalu |
21.5 |
| 191 |
 Vanuatu |
21.4 |
| 192 |
 Nauru |
20.7 |
| 193 |
 Kiribati |
19.7 |
The United States’ lead reflects deep global familiarity and influence across entertainment, technology, education, and international leadership.
Western European countries like the United Kingdom (69.2), Germany (67.7), and France (65.8) remain influential, though their scores have seen modest declines in recent years. Countries like Switzerland (63.2) and Canada (63.2) also score highly, reflecting strong reputations for stability, quality of life, and governance.
Beyond the top tier, the index reveals a wide range of soft power performance.
Middle-ranking countries like India (48.0) and Brazil (49.2) reflect substantial cultural and regional influence, while smaller states and emerging markets show varied scores further down the list.
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