Economy

Bermuda tops the list at $1,749.7 a year—discover why tiny island nations and countries lead the most expensive phone bill rankings worldwide.

Australia's expensive cigarette pack tops the chart with a 676.8 price index—far above the U.S.’s 194.9. Discover why smoking costs differ worldwide.

Bermuda’s loaf hits a staggering 318.5 index—over three times the global average—while the U.S. still tops 70th at 117.4. Find out why.

Norway tops the chart with $2,281 annual per person—discover why car spending hits $1,100‑$2,200 worldwide and see where your country ranks.

Anguilla tops per‑capita education spending at $6,092.7, beating even the US. Discover how tiny, wealthy islands lead global learning investment.

U.S. drinks 21 M barrels/day of oil—China 16 M, Japan 5.6 M. Find out why these 10 powerhouses keep the planet burning today.

Discover why it takes 101.9 years of average income to buy a home in Syria—and 43.1 years in Ethiopia. See the world’s hardest housing markets.

China generated 8,849 TWh of electricity in 2024—more than double the U.S.’s 4,287 TWh—and topped the global list of power producers.

US tops 2022 top 10 military spenders at $876.9B, followed by China $291.9B and Russia $86.4B. Discover the forces behind these budgets and global impact.

Top 2023 oil producers: U.S. 13.3 m bbl/d, Russia 10.27 m, Saudi 8.95 m, Canada 4.99 m—see who leads global output.

Discover why the U.S. leads with 8,133 tons of gold and how Germany’s 3,352 tons and Italy’s 2,452 tons shape global economic stability in 2024.

South Korea’s Q1 2024 exports top 10 markets: U.S. $31.2 bn, China $30.9 bn, EU $16.6 bn—see how trade shapes global tech and auto markets.

Serbia tops the 2024 European Real Estate Price Index at 16.8 years of savings—find out the other 9 affordable markets and how to buy a home in Europe.

Indonesia leads Southeast Asia with $1.37 trillion GDP in 2023, followed by Thailand $514.9B—see the full 2023 GDP rankings here.

China leads with $3.6 trillion in 2024 forex reserves, the largest in the world. Japan $1.8 trillion; find 8 other top‑10 nations holding >$400 billion.

Nigeria tops Africa’s 2023 GDP list at $506.6 billion—discover how 10 economies shape the continent’s future, from oil to tech.

South Korea’s 2023 GDP tops South America’s mid‑tier nations at $1.7 trillion, only behind Brazil’s $2.2 trillion—see how tech fuels this edge.

Discover why Indonesia tops the 2023 GDP list at $1.4T, while Taiwan ranks second at $756.6B—compare key Southeast Asian economies today.

China tops 2023 East Asian GDP at $19.4T, Japan $4.4T, South Korea $1.7T, Taiwan $791B – see the numbers that shape the region.

US GDP 26.9T vs Germany 4.3T – see how much smaller Europe's giants are. Get the surprising scale and what it means for global markets.

Germany tops Europe with $4.5 trillion GDP, more than twice Russia’s $1.9 trillion in 2023. Discover what this size gap means for global influence.

Germany tops Europe’s GDP at $4.3T, with the UK close behind at $3.2T. Explore the forces driving these top 10 economies today.

South Korea’s 2023 per capita GDP $33,191.7 ranks 3rd in Southeast Asia—only behind Singapore $84,729.3 and Brunei $34,226.2. See the gap.

US tops the 2023 GDP per capita ranking with $80,034.7, followed by Australia at $64,965.4 – see how 20‑million‑plus nations stack up.

Find out why Switzerland tops the 2023 Big Mac Index with a $7.73 price – the most expensive McDonald’s hamburger worldwide.

Thailand leads Southeast Asia's 2024 GDP at $548.9 bn, followed by the Philippines $471.5 bn, Vietnam $465.8 bn, and Malaysia $445.5 bn – see the breakdown.

China leads 2023 exports at $3.3 trillion, Japan $717.6 B, South Korea $632.2 B, Taiwan $432.4 B—see why each powerhouse dominates its sector.

Armenia hits 13% unemployment in 2024; 9.01% in Kyrgyzstan—discover why Asia's top 10 face job crises and the underlying causes that threaten growth.

Top 10: China tops 2023 exports at $3.3T, followed by US $2T and Germany $1.7T. Discover the key sectors driving these leaders and their global impact.