Economy

Charts and visualisations about the economy.

Largest Economies by GDP

The 10 largest economies in the world by nominal GDP.

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Largest Companies by Market Cap

The 10 most valuable publicly traded companies in the world.

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Hours of Work to Escape Poverty

Weekly hours a single person on benefits must work at minimum wage to escape poverty, by country.

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Largest Stock Exchanges by Market Cap (2026)

The 20 largest stock exchanges in the world ranked by market capitalization as of April-May 2026. The Nasdaq leads at $36 trillion, followed by the NYSE at $31 trillion. US exchanges together account for over half of the global market cap among major exchanges.

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Largest Sovereign Wealth Funds by Assets

Norway's Government Pension Fund Global leads with $2.1 trillion in assets, followed by China's SAFE Investment Company at $1.95 trillion and CIC at $1.57 trillion. Norway, China, UAE, Singapore, and Kuwait dominate the top 10 sovereign wealth funds worldwide.

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Minimum Wage by State Adjusted for Cost of Living

States ranked by their cost-of-living-adjusted minimum wage for 2026. Washington leads at $18.18/hr after adjustment, while Missouri and Nebraska crack the top 5 thanks to low living costs.

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States with the Highest Average Household Debt

States ranked by average personal debt per person (2025). D.C. leads at $102,400, followed by Colorado and California. Debt is driven primarily by mortgages in higher-cost states.

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Average Tech Salary vs. Rent in Top US Tech Hubs

Compare average tech salaries against 1-bedroom rent costs in the top 10 US tech hubs. Austin and Denver provide the best salary-to-rent ratios.

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Income Growth of the Top 1% vs. the Bottom 50% Since 1980

Since 1980, the top 1% of earners have seen their incomes grow more than three times as fast as the bottom 50%.

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