Ranked: The 20 Most Visited Websites in the World in 2026
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<li>Google remains the most visited website in the world in 2026, with nearly 95 billion monthly visits.</li>
<li>YouTube ranks second, reinforcing Alphabet’s dominance over global internet traffic.</li>
<li>ChatGPT has climbed into the global top five, ahead of Reddit, Wikipedia, and X.</li>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Based on the latest available traffic data from <a href="https://analytics.explodingtopics.com/website">Semrush</a> as of January 2026, this ranking shows which companies dominate the digital landscape.</p>
<h2>Search and Video Still Rule the Web</h2>
<p>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.</p> <table>
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<tr> <th>Rank</th><th>Website</th><th>Visits</th><th>Country of Origin</th>
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<tr> <td>1</td><td>google.com</td><td>94.8B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>2</td><td>youtube.com</td><td>49.7B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>3</td><td>facebook.com</td><td>9.5B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>4</td><td>instagram.com</td><td>6.1B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>5</td><td>chatgpt.com</td><td>5.5B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>6</td><td>reddit.com</td><td>5.1B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>7</td><td>wikipedia.org</td><td>4.3B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>8</td><td>pornhub.com</td><td>3.8B</td><td>🇨🇦 Canada</td>
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<tr> <td>9</td><td>x.com</td><td>3.8B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>10</td><td>whatsapp.com</td><td>2.7B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>11</td><td>xvideos.com</td><td>2.5B</td><td>🇫🇷 France</td>
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<tr> <td>12</td><td>amazon.com</td><td>2.5B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>13</td><td>yahoo.com</td><td>2.3B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>14</td><td>tiktok.com</td><td>2.2B</td><td>🇨🇳 China</td>
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<tr> <td>15</td><td>bing.com</td><td>1.9B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>16</td><td>yahoo.co.jp</td><td>1.8B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>17</td><td>duckduckgo.com</td><td>1.8B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>18</td><td>temu.com</td><td>1.6B</td><td>🇨🇳 China</td>
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<tr> <td>19</td><td>weather.com</td><td>1.6B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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<tr> <td>20</td><td>netflix.com</td><td>1.5B</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td>
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</table> <p>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.</p>
<h2>ChatGPT’s Rapid Rise</h2>
<p>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).</p>
<p>ChatGPT first broke into the top 15 in early 2024, just over a year after launch. Its <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/charted-the-explosive-growth-of-gen-ai… ascent</a> signals how quickly AI tools have become integrated into everyday workflows, from writing and research to coding and brainstorming.</p>
<h2>Social, Shopping, and Streaming Giants</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<li>128 countries source at least 10% of their goods imports from China.</li>
<li>Cambodia is the most dependent country, with 46.8% of its goods imports from China.</li>
<li>The U.S. relies on China for 13.8% of its goods imports, compared to 9–10% for Germany, France, and Italy.</li>
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<p>China is the world’s largest exporter of goods, and for many countries, it plays a central role in their supply chains.</p>
<p>The map below shows how dependent each country is on Chinese imports, based on the latest data from <a href="https://comtradeplus.un.org/">UN Comtrade</a> and the <a href="https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS?locations=CN">World Bank</a>.</p>
<h2>Countries With the Highest Percentage of Chinese Imports</h2>
<p>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 <a href="https://oec.world/en/profile/country/khm">The Observatory of Economic Complexity</a>, which is then one of its largest exports.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the U.S. ranks 97th overall, with 13.8% of its imports coming from China.</p>
<p>This data table below shows every country’s goods import dependency on China, with the latest data available for most countries as of 2024:</p> <table>
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<tr> <td>1</td><td>🇰🇭 Cambodia</td><td>46.8</td>
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<tr> <td>2</td><td>🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan</td><td>45.8</td>
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<tr> <td>3</td><td>🇭🇰 Hong Kong</td><td>40.9</td>
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<tr> <td>4</td><td>🇲🇳 Mongolia</td><td>40.5</td>
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<tr> <td>5</td><td>🇻🇳 Vietnam</td><td>34.0</td>
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<tr> <td>6</td><td>🇲🇲 Myanmar</td><td>33.5</td>
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<tr> <td>7</td><td>🇪🇹 Ethiopia</td><td>32.7</td>
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<tr> <td>8</td><td>🇵🇾 Paraguay</td><td>32.5</td>
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<tr> <td>9</td><td>🇮🇩 Indonesia</td><td>31.4</td>
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<tr> <td>10</td><td>🇹🇿 Tanzania</td><td>30.5</td>
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<tr> <td>11</td><td>🇲🇴 Macao</td><td>30.1</td>
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<tr> <td>12</td><td>🇱🇦 Laos</td><td>29.8</td>
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<tr> <td>13</td><td>🇺🇿 Uzbekistan</td><td>29.2</td>
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<tr> <td>14</td><td>🇵🇪 Peru</td><td>28.7</td>
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<tr> <td>15</td><td>🇵🇰 Pakistan</td><td>28.3</td>
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<tr> <td>16</td><td>🇨🇬 Congo</td><td>27.6</td>
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<tr> <td>17</td><td>🇨🇩 DRC</td><td>26.5</td>
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<tr> <td>18</td><td>🇮🇷 Iran</td><td>26.5</td>
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<tr> <td>19</td><td>🇹🇭 Thailand</td><td>26.2</td>
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<tr> <td>20</td><td>🇵🇭 Philippines</td><td>25.6</td>
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<tr> <td>21</td><td>🇦🇺 Australia</td><td>25.5</td>
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<tr> <td>22</td><td>🇰🇿 Kazakhstan</td><td>25.3</td>
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<tr> <td>23</td><td>🇧🇷 Brazil</td><td>24.9</td>
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<tr> <td>24</td><td>🇨🇱 Chile</td><td>24.9</td>
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<tr> <td>25</td><td>🇨🇴 Colombia</td><td>24.9</td>
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<tr> <td>26</td><td>🇷🇺 Russian Federation</td><td>24.8</td>
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<tr> <td>27</td><td>🇲🇬 Madagascar</td><td>24.7</td>
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<tr> <td>28</td><td>🇨🇫 Central African Republic</td><td>24.6</td>
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<tr> <td>29</td><td>🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia</td><td>23.9</td>
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<tr> <td>30</td><td>🇳🇬 Nigeria</td><td>23.3</td>
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<tr> <td>31</td><td>🇱🇰 Sri Lanka</td><td>23.3</td>
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<tr> <td>32</td><td>🇹🇬 Togo</td><td>22.6</td>
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<tr> <td>33</td><td>🇯🇵 Japan</td><td>22.5</td>
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<tr> <td>34</td><td>🇪🇨 Ecuador</td><td>22.4</td>
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<tr> <td>35</td><td>🇧🇴 Bolivia</td><td>22.3</td>
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<tr> <td>36</td><td>🇰🇷 South Korea</td><td>22.1</td>
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<tr> <td>37</td><td>🇺🇾 Uruguay</td><td>22.1</td>
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<tr> <td>38</td><td>🇲🇾 Malaysia</td><td>21.6</td>
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<tr> <td>39</td><td>🇿🇦 South Africa</td><td>21.5</td>
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<tr> <td>40</td><td>🇳🇿 New Zealand</td><td>21.4</td>
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<tr> <td>41</td><td>🇰🇪 Kenya</td><td>21.3</td>
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<tr> <td>42</td><td>🇷🇼 Rwanda</td><td>21.0</td>
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<tr> <td>43</td><td>🇳🇪 Niger</td><td>20.7</td>
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<tr> <td>44</td><td>🇲🇽 Mexico</td><td>20.3</td>
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<tr> <td>45</td><td>🇺🇦 Ukraine</td><td>20.3</td>
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<tr> <td>46</td><td>Other Asia, not elsewhere specified</td><td>20.1</td>
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<tr> <td>47</td><td>🇸🇱 Sierra Leone</td><td>20.1</td>
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<tr> <td>48</td><td>🇬🇹 Guatemala</td><td>19.7</td>
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<tr> <td>49</td><td>🇺🇬 Uganda</td><td>19.6</td>
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<tr> <td>50</td><td>🇦🇷 Argentina</td><td>19.2</td>
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<tr> <td>51</td><td>🇰🇼 Kuwait</td><td>19.0</td>
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<tr> <td>52</td><td>🇧🇩 Bangladesh</td><td>19.0</td>
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<tr> <td>53</td><td>🇨🇲 Cameroon</td><td>19.0</td>
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<tr> <td>54</td><td>🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea</td><td>18.7</td>
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<tr> <td>55</td><td>🇬🇭 Ghana</td><td>18.7</td>
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<tr> <td>56</td><td>🇲🇻 Maldives</td><td>18.7</td>
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<tr> <td>57</td><td>🇩🇴 Dominican Republic</td><td>18.3</td>
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<tr> <td>58</td><td>🇹🇯 Tajikistan</td><td>18.2</td>
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<tr> <td>59</td><td>🇮🇳 India</td><td>18.2</td>
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<tr> <td>60</td><td>🇦🇿 Azerbaijan</td><td>17.7</td>
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<tr> <td>61</td><td>🇩🇯 Djibouti</td><td>17.7</td>
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<tr> <td>62</td><td>🇭🇳 Honduras</td><td>17.6</td>
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<tr> <td>63</td><td>🇲🇺 Mauritius</td><td>17.5</td>
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<tr> <td>64</td><td>🇯🇴 Jordan</td><td>17.5</td>
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<tr> <td>65</td><td>🇸🇩 Sudan</td><td>17.4</td>
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<tr> <td>66</td><td>🇸🇻 El Salvador</td><td>17.1</td>
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<tr> <td>67</td><td>🇨🇿 Czechia</td><td>17.1</td>
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<tr> <td>68</td><td>🇨🇷 Costa Rica</td><td>17.1</td>
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<tr> <td>69</td><td>🇿🇲 Zambia</td><td>17.0</td>
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<tr> <td>70</td><td>🇧🇿 Belize</td><td>17.0</td>
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<tr> <td>71</td><td>🇱🇷 Liberia</td><td>16.7</td>
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<tr> <td>72</td><td>🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates</td><td>16.5</td>
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<tr> <td>73</td><td>🇪🇬 Egypt</td><td>16.4</td>
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<tr> <td>74</td><td>🇲🇿 Mozambique</td><td>16.2</td>
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<tr> <td>75</td><td>🇲🇼 Malawi</td><td>16.1</td>
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<tr> <td>76</td><td>🇫🇯 Fiji</td><td>16.0</td>
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<tr> <td>77</td><td>🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire</td><td>15.9</td>
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<tr> <td>78</td><td>🇧🇫 Burkina Faso</td><td>15.8</td>
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<tr> <td>79</td><td>🇰🇮 Kiribati</td><td>15.8</td>
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<tr> <td>80</td><td>🇱🇾 Libya</td><td>15.7</td>
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<tr> <td>81</td><td>🇵🇦 Panama</td><td>15.4</td>
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<tr> <td>82</td><td>🇶🇦 Qatar</td><td>15.0</td>
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<tr> <td>83</td><td>🇸🇧 Solomon Isds</td><td>14.9</td>
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<tr> <td>84</td><td>🇦🇴 Angola</td><td>14.7</td>
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<tr> <td>85</td><td>🇮🇱 Israel</td><td>14.7</td>
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<tr> <td>86</td><td>🇵🇱 Poland</td><td>14.5</td>
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<tr> <td>87</td><td>🇳🇮 Nicaragua</td><td>14.4</td>
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<tr> <td>88</td><td>🇼🇸 Samoa</td><td>14.3</td>
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<tr> <td>89</td><td>🇧🇭 Bahrain</td><td>14.3</td>
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<tr> <td>90</td><td>🇹🇱 Timor-Leste</td><td>14.1</td>
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<tr> <td>91</td><td>🇹🇴 Tonga</td><td>14.0</td>
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<tr> <td>92</td><td>🇧🇮 Burundi</td><td>14.0</td>
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<tr> <td>93</td><td>🇿🇼 Zimbabwe</td><td>13.9</td>
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<tr> <td>94</td><td>🇦🇫 Afghanistan</td><td>13.9</td>
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<tr> <td>95</td><td>🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago</td><td>13.9</td>
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<tr> <td>96</td><td>🇲🇱 Mali</td><td>13.8</td>
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<tr> <td>97</td><td>🇺🇸 United States</td><td>13.8</td>
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<tr> <td>98</td><td>🇲🇩 Moldova</td><td>13.8</td>
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<tr> <td>99</td><td>🇸🇷 Suriname</td><td>13.7</td>
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<tr> <td>100</td><td>🇳🇵 Nepal</td><td>13.5</td>
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<tr> <td>101</td><td>🇷🇸 Serbia</td><td>13.1</td>
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<tr> <td>102</td><td>🇹🇷 Türkiye</td><td>13.1</td>
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<tr> <td>103</td><td>🇬🇾 Guyana</td><td>12.9</td>
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<tr> <td>104</td><td>🇧🇯 Benin</td><td>12.8</td>
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<tr> <td>105</td><td>🇸🇬 Singapore</td><td>12.4</td>
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<tr> <td>106</td><td>🇩🇪 Germany</td><td>12.3</td>
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<tr> <td>107</td><td>🇸🇮 Slovenia</td><td>12.2</td>
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<tr> <td>108</td><td>🇬🇧 United Kingdom</td><td>12.2</td>
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<tr> <td>109</td><td>🇳🇴 Norway</td><td>11.9</td>
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<tr> <td>110</td><td>🇲🇪 Montenegro</td><td>11.8</td>
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<tr> <td>111</td><td>🇸🇳 Senegal</td><td>11.8</td>
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<tr> <td>112</td><td>🇬🇦 Gabon</td><td>11.6</td>
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<tr> <td>113</td><td>🇨🇦 Canada</td><td>11.6</td>
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<tr> <td>114</td><td>🇨🇺 Cuba</td><td>11.5</td>
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<tr> <td>115</td><td>🇱🇧 Lebanon</td><td>11.4</td>
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<tr> <td>116</td><td>🇹🇳 Tunisia</td><td>11.3</td>
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<tr> <td>117</td><td>🇳🇦 Namibia</td><td>11.0</td>
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<tr> <td>118</td><td>🇦🇱 Albania</td><td>10.9</td>
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<tr> <td>119</td><td>🇮🇸 Iceland</td><td>10.8</td>
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<tr> <td>120</td><td>🇲🇦 Morocco</td><td>10.7</td>
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<tr> <td>121</td><td>🇧🇬 Bulgaria</td><td>10.5</td>
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<tr> <td>122</td><td>🇾🇪 Yemen</td><td>10.4</td>
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<tr> <td>123</td><td>🇪🇸 Spain</td><td>10.3</td>
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<tr> <td>124</td><td>🇱🇸 Lesotho</td><td>10.3</td>
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<tr> <td>125</td><td>🇫🇷 France</td><td>10.2</td>
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<tr> <td>126</td><td>🇪🇪 Estonia</td><td>10.2</td>
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<tr> <td>127</td><td>🇲🇷 Mauritania</td><td>10.1</td>
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<tr> <td>128</td><td>🇫🇮 Finland</td><td>10.0</td>
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<tr> <td>129</td><td>🇦🇲 Armenia</td><td>9.9</td>
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<tr> <td>130</td><td>🇲🇰 North Macedonia</td><td>9.7</td>
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<tr> <td>131</td><td>🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina</td><td>9.6</td>
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<tr> <td>132</td><td>🇬🇪 Georgia</td><td>9.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>133</td><td>🇰🇲 Comoros</td><td>9.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>134</td><td>🇮🇹 Italy</td><td>9.1</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>135</td><td>🇮🇪 Ireland</td><td>8.8</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>136</td><td>🇬🇲 Gambia</td><td>8.7</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>137</td><td>🇳🇱 Netherlands</td><td>8.6</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>138</td><td>🇵🇸 Palestine</td><td>8.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>139</td><td>🇬🇷 Greece</td><td>8.4</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>140</td><td>🇧🇳 Brunei Darussalam</td><td>8.4</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>141</td><td>🇦🇹 Austria</td><td>8.2</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>142</td><td>🇧🇾 Belarus</td><td>8.1</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>143</td><td>🇯🇲 Jamaica</td><td>8.0</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>144</td><td>🇨🇾 Cyprus</td><td>7.8</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>145</td><td>🇸🇿 Eswatini</td><td>7.6</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>146</td><td>🇩🇰 Denmark</td><td>7.4</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>147</td><td>🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines</td><td>7.4</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>148</td><td>🇸🇰 Slovakia</td><td>7.3</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>149</td><td>🇴🇲 Oman</td><td>7.3</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>150</td><td>🇧🇹 Bhutan</td><td>6.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>151</td><td>🇭🇺 Hungary</td><td>6.4</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>152</td><td>🇸🇪 Sweden</td><td>6.3</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>153</td><td>🇷🇴 Romania</td><td>6.2</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>154</td><td>🇱🇨 Saint Lucia</td><td>6.0</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>155</td><td>🇵🇫 French Polynesia</td><td>5.8</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>156</td><td>🇵🇼 Palau</td><td>5.7</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>157</td><td>🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau</td><td>5.6</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>158</td><td>🇨🇼 Curaçao</td><td>5.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>159</td><td>🇨🇭 Switzerland</td><td>5.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>160</td><td>🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda</td><td>5.2</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>161</td><td>🇨🇻 Cabo Verde</td><td>5.2</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>162</td><td>🇸🇨 Seychelles</td><td>4.9</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>163</td><td>🇵🇹 Portugal</td><td>4.8</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>164</td><td>🇩🇲 Dominica</td><td>4.7</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>165</td><td>🇱🇹 Lithuania</td><td>4.6</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>167</td><td>🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe</td><td>4.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>168</td><td>🇦🇼 Aruba</td><td>4.3</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>169</td><td>🇧🇧 Barbados</td><td>4.2</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>170</td><td>🇬🇩 Grenada</td><td>4.1</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>171</td><td>🇲🇹 Malta</td><td>4.0</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>172</td><td>🇱🇻 Latvia</td><td>3.8</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>173</td><td>🇧🇪 Belgium</td><td>3.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>174</td><td>🇭🇷 Croatia</td><td>3.4</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>175</td><td>🇧🇼 Botswana</td><td>3.3</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>176</td><td>🇱🇺 Luxembourg</td><td>3.1</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>177</td><td>🇦🇩 Andorra</td><td>3.1</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>178</td><td>🇧🇸 Bahamas</td><td>2.5</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>179</td><td>🇬🇱 Greenland</td><td>2.4</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>180</td><td>🇧🇲 Bermuda</td><td>1.6</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>181</td><td>🇲🇸 Montserrat</td><td>1.1</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>182</td><td>🇰🇾 Cayman Islands</td><td>0.8</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table> <p>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.</p>
<p>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 <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/chinas-largest-trading-partners-in-202…’s largest trading partners</a> by total dollar value, largely because many mainland exports are routed through it for re-export.</p>
<p>In contrast, the Cayman Islands is the only entry with less than 1% of its imports coming from China. Instead, the country is <a href="https://oec.world/en/profile/country/cym">highly dependent</a> on the Netherlands.</p>
<h2>Trade Ties Often Extend Beyond Imports</h2>
<p>China’s trade playbook often includes investment and infrastructure development in countries it partners with.</p>
<p>Through its ambitious <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ambitious-infrastructure-megaproject/"… Belt, One Road initiative</a>, 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.</p>
<p>Notably, Cambodia netted $3 billion of Chinese grants and loans from 2002 to 2023.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>Technology is China’s Largest Export</h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The world is particularly dependent on <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/how-much-control-china-has-over-the-wo… for processing critical minerals</a>, 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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>To learn more about China’s trade playbook, check out <a href="https://www.voronoiapp.com/trade/Chinas-Biggest-Trade-Surplus-Partners-… graphic</a> on Voronoi which breaks down its biggest trade surplus partners.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div> <div> <div><p>This map breaks down jobs by state across America, and which states are driving the biggest gains and declines.</p>
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<div> <ul>
<li>California (18.2M) and Texas (14.5M) employ more people than any other states, anchoring the nation’s largest labor markets.</li>
<li>The 10 largest states hold half the country’s jobs, reinforcing how concentrated U.S. employment remains.</li>
<li> Job growth in several mid-sized states—including North Carolina (1.5%), South Carolina (1.3%), and Utah (1.2%)—outpaced many larger peers, suggesting that workforce expansion is increasingly happening outside traditional economic powerhouses.</li>
</ul>
</div>
<p>This map shows the number of jobs in every U.S. state in 2025, along with each state’s annual job growth rate.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>The data comes from <a href="https://seidmaninstitute.com/job-growth/state/">Arizona State University</a>, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics figures.</p>
<h2>Ranked: The Number of Jobs by State in 2025</h2>
<p>Here’s a closer look at where jobs are concentrated—and where growth is accelerating. </p><table>
<thead>
<tr> <th>Rank</th><th>State</th><th>Number of Jobs 2025</th><th>Annual Job Growth 2024-2025</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr> <td>1</td><td>California</td><td>18,187,000</td><td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>2</td><td>Texas</td><td>14,450,000</td><td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>3</td><td>Florida</td><td>10,143,000</td><td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>4</td><td>New York</td><td>10,094,000</td><td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>5</td><td>Pennsylvania</td><td>6,297,000</td><td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>6</td><td>Illinois</td><td>6,189,000</td><td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>7</td><td>Ohio</td><td>5,724,000</td><td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>8</td><td>North Carolina</td><td>5,156,000</td><td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>9</td><td>Georgia</td><td>5,028,000</td><td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>10</td><td>Michigan</td><td>4,549,000</td><td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>11</td><td>New Jersey</td><td>4,438,000</td><td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>12</td><td>Virginia</td><td>4,280,000</td><td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>13</td><td>Massachusetts</td><td>3,727,000</td><td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>14</td><td>Washington</td><td>3,662,000</td><td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>15</td><td>Tennessee</td><td>3,440,000</td><td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>16</td><td>Arizona</td><td>3,311,000</td><td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>17</td><td>Indiana</td><td>3,299,000</td><td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>18</td><td>Missouri</td><td>3,068,000</td><td>1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>19</td><td>Minnesota</td><td>3,065,000</td><td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>20</td><td>Wisconsin</td><td>3,054,000</td><td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>21</td><td>Colorado</td><td>3,019,000</td><td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>22</td><td>Maryland</td><td>2,848,000</td><td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>23</td><td>South Carolina</td><td>2,424,000</td><td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>24</td><td>Alabama</td><td>2,221,000</td><td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>25</td><td>Kentucky</td><td>2,065,000</td><td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>26</td><td>Louisiana</td><td>2,021,000</td><td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>27</td><td>Oregon</td><td>2,011,000</td><td>0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>28</td><td>Oklahoma</td><td>1,819,000</td><td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>29</td><td>Utah</td><td>1,792,000</td><td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>30</td><td>Connecticut</td><td>1,727,000</td><td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>31</td><td>Iowa</td><td>1,600,000</td><td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>32</td><td>Nevada</td><td>1,583,000</td><td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>33</td><td>Kansas</td><td>1,468,000</td><td>-0.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>34</td><td>Arkansas</td><td>1,399,000</td><td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>35</td><td>Mississippi</td><td>1,210,000</td><td>0.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>36</td><td>Nebraska</td><td>1,059,000</td><td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>37</td><td>New Mexico</td><td>909,000</td><td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>38</td><td>Idaho</td><td>883,000</td><td>1.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>39</td><td>West Virginia</td><td>718,000</td><td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>40</td><td>New Hampshire</td><td>707,000</td><td>-0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>41</td><td>Hawaii</td><td>662,000</td><td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>42</td><td>Maine</td><td>651,000</td><td>-0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>43</td><td>Montana</td><td>530,000</td><td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>44</td><td>Rhode Island</td><td>514,000</td><td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>45</td><td>Delaware</td><td>497,000</td><td>1.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>46</td><td>South Dakota</td><td>473,000</td><td>0.6%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>47</td><td>North Dakota</td><td>450,000</td><td>-0.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>48</td><td>Alaska</td><td>326,000</td><td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>49</td><td>Vermont</td><td>317,000</td><td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr> <td>50</td><td>Wyoming</td><td>294,000</td><td>-0.3%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table> <p>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.</p>
<p>Beyond the top tier, large industrial and population centers like Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, and Georgia each support between 5–6 million jobs.</p>
<p>At the other end of the spectrum, the smallest labor markets include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Wyoming: 294,000 jobs</li>
<li>Vermont: 317,000 jobs</li>
<li>Alaska: 326,000 jobs</li>
</ul>
<p>Population size plays a major role in total employment, but growth tells a more dynamic story.</p>
<h2>Where Jobs by State Are Accelerating the Fastest</h2>
<p>While the largest states dominate in absolute size, job growth is happening across a more diverse set of states.</p>
<p>Here are among the fastest-growing states by annual job growth rate in 2025:</p>
<ul>
<li>Missouri: 1.7%</li>
<li>North Carolina: 1.5%</li>
<li>South Carolina: 1.3%</li>
<li>Utah: 1.2%</li>
<li>Minnesota: 1.2%</li>
<li>Arkansas: 1.2%</li>
</ul>
<p>Many of these states are located in the South and Mountain West, regions that have seen high <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/us-population-growth-by-state/">domest… migration</a>, paired with strong demand in healthcare, education, and tech sectors.</p>
<h2>Which States Are Seeing Slower Momentum?</h2>
<p>Not every state is expanding. Several states recorded flat or negative job growth, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>California: 0.0%</li>
<li>Illinois: -0.1%</li>
<li>Washington: -0.4%</li>
<li>Maryland: -0.5%</li>
<li>New Hampshire: -0.8%</li>
</ul>
<p>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.</p>
<h2>The New Geography of U.S. Job Growth</h2>
<p>The largest states continue to dominate in sheer scale. However, job growth is increasingly spread across mid-sized and Sun Belt states.</p>
<p>As migration patterns, <a href="https://www.visualcapitalist.com/mapped-average-house-prices-by-u-s-sta… costs</a>, and industry demand evolve, state-level job growth offers a clear signal of where economic momentum is building in 2025.</p>
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