Govind Bhutada

Writer, Commodities

Govind graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of International Economics before joining Visual Capitalist as a Writer. He is focused on trends in commodities, mining, and energy but occasionally strays into other topic areas. Govind is an avid coffee drinker and loves a flat white.

Inequality1 day ago

Charted: Working Hours Needed to Exit Poverty in OECD Countries

Slovenia requires the most weekly working hours to exit poverty among OECD nations, while Türkiye requires the least.
AI1 week ago

Ranked: The Smartest AI Models, by IQ

Some of the smartest AI models are already surpassing human intelligence, with one model falling in the "genius" category of IQ.
Demographics2 weeks ago

Ranked: Which Countries Have the Lowest Life Expectancy?

See how countries with the lowest life expectancy compare when it comes to male and female life expectancy.
Economy2 weeks ago

Charted: Cities with the Largest Working-Age Populations

Chinese cities lead, while the U.S. also has four cities on the list.
Misc2 weeks ago

Charted: International Students at Harvard (2006–2024)

International students make up more than 25% of Harvard's student population.
Countries2 weeks ago

Ranked: Top 25 Countries With the Highest Life Expectancy

European and Asian countries generally have the highest life expectancies, while women outlive men in every country on the list.
Misc3 weeks ago

Charted: The World’s Most Educated Countries

Ireland has the highest share of educated people in the workforce, while India and China have the highest volumes of degree holders.
Economy3 weeks ago

Visualized: U.S. Employment by Industry in 2025

This infographic breaks down U.S. employment by industry, highlighting the industries with the largest workforces.
Technology4 weeks ago

Charted: ChatGPT’s Rising Traffic vs. Other Top Websites

See how ChatGPT’s monthly traffic growth compares to other popular websites.
Politics4 weeks ago

Visualized: Global Military Spending as a Share of GDP in 2024

Ukraine had the highest military burden of all countries in 2024.
Culture4 weeks ago

Ranked: The Most-Watched Netflix Shows of All Time

While English shows dominate, Korean series Squid Game is the most-watched show of all time.
Technology1 month ago

Ranked: The Most Popular Web Browsers

Chrome dominates with a lion's share of the global web browsing market, followed by Safari and others.
Politics1 month ago

Breaking Down Global Military Spending by Country in 2024

The top three countries accounted for 54% of global military spending in 2024.
Economy1 month ago

Ranked: The Highest-Paying Industries in the U.S. (2025)

The average salary across all U.S. industries is around $64,000. See which industries pay the most and least.
Economy1 month ago

Charted: The Slump in U.S. Shipping Exports (January–April 2025)

See the decline in U.S. shipping exports after Trump's reciprocal tariffs were announced in April 2025.
Demographics1 month ago

The World’s Aging Population and Falling Growth Rate (1980–2100)

This infographic shows how the world's population is aging and population growth is slowing globally, from 1980 to 2100.
Politics1 month ago

Visualized: The Military Strengths of India and Pakistan

As tensions escalate, see how the military strengths of India and Pakistan compare.
Money1 month ago

Visualized: Post-Pandemic GDP Growth Recovery, by Region

While the U.S. has beaten pre-pandemic GDP growth expectations in 2025, other major economies are lagging.
Money1 month ago

Charted: Real Interest Rates by Country in 2025

Russia has the highest real interest rate, followed by Brazil and Mexico.
Technology1 month ago

Visualized: The Growth of Global Internet Users (1990–2025)

In 2025, 5.6 billion people use the internet, making up 68% of the global population.
Money2 months ago

Charted: Falling GDP Growth Forecasts for 2025

Global GDP growth is projected to slow to 2.8% in 2025, with Mexico and the U.S. facing the sharpest downgrades.
Debt2 months ago

Visualizing Government Debt-to-GDP Around the World

Japan was recently unseated as the country with the highest debt-to-GDP. See which nations have the highest debt relative to their economy.
Misc2 months ago

Visualized: The Best Selling Visual Art Mediums

Classical art forms like paintings and sculptures dominate global fine art sales.
Misc2 months ago

Charted: Where the U.S. Imports Its Art From

The U.S. imported $8.8 billion worth of art and antiques in 2024, with European countries dominating in import value.
Misc2 months ago

Ranked: The Top 10 U.S. States by Auto Manufacturing Jobs

The U.S. auto industry employs over 1 million people in 2025, with the top 10 states accounting for over half of the total.
Economy2 months ago

Charted: Corporate Bankruptcies in the U.S. (2010–2024)

Corporate bankruptcies in America hit a 14-year high in 2024.
Economy2 months ago

Ranked: The Export Dependency of Major Economies

The U.S. and China are the least export-reliant among major economies, with South Korea and the EU topping the list.
Markets2 months ago

Charted: How Every S&P 500 Sector Performed in Q1 2025

While the overall S&P 500 index declined in Q1, defensive sectors performed well.
Real Estate3 months ago

Visualized: The Cost of Building a New Home in the U.S.

The average cost of building a new home was $428,215 in 2024. See how this breaks down by stage of construction.
Money3 months ago

Charted: How Popular Are America’s Richest Billionaires?

Find out what Americans think of the country's top 10 billionaires.
Real Estate3 months ago

Breaking Down the Price of a New Home in the U.S.

The average price of singly-family home was $665,298 in 2024. See how this breaks down.
Money3 months ago

Ranked: Top 10 Countries with the Most High Net Worth Individuals

The top 10 countries account for 82% of all of the world's high-net-worth individuals.
Misc3 months ago

Ranked: The World’s 10 Happiest Countries (2019–2024)

Finland and Denmark have been the two happiest countries for six consecutive years.
Misc3 months ago

Charted: Which Animals Have the Shortest Lifespans?

The shortest-lived animal lives for just one day.
Environment3 months ago

Charted: The Longest-Living Animals on Earth

Earth's longest-lived animal can survive for over 10,000 years.
Markets3 months ago

Charted: How Apple Makes its $391B in Revenue

iPhone sales accounted for more than 50% of Apple's revenues in 2024.
Money3 months ago

Ranked: The 25 Largest U.S. Banks by Assets

The 25 largest banks collectively hold $21.1 trillion in assets. Which banks are the biggest?
Politics3 months ago

Mapped: Fentanyl Seized at U.S. Borders Over Time

More than 90% of all fentanyl seizures occur along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Economy3 months ago

Ranked: The Largest Airlines in the U.S. by Market Share

The top 10 airlines account for 90% of the total market share.
Politics3 months ago

Visualizing the 10 Largest Donors of Aid to Ukraine (2022–2024)

This chart shows $280 billion in aid flows to Ukraine, by country.
Economy4 months ago

Charted: The Decline of Remote Work by Industry

This infographic shows the share of in-person workers for multiple industries in 2024, highlighting the decline of remote work.
Markets4 months ago

Ranked: The 20 Best-Performing S&P 500 Stocks (2005-2024)

The top 20 stocks have delivered a 25.8% average annual return in the last 20 years.
Money4 months ago

Mapped: Average Wages in OECD Countries

See how average salaries vary across 34 OECD countries.
Economy4 months ago

Visualizing Global Coffee Production in 2024

The 10 largest producers of coffee and their share of global coffee production.
Technology4 months ago

Charted: Which Jobs Are Using AI the Most?

See how AI usage varies across jobs and industries in this infographic.
Markets4 months ago

Visualizing Global IPOs in 2024, by Country

India led global IPO volumes in 2024, while U.S. IPOs generated the highest proceeds.
Misc4 months ago

Ranked: 20 Least Popular Dog Breeds in the U.S.

Explore the 20 most uncommon dog breeds in America in this infographic.
Misc4 months ago

Ranked: The 20 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

Dogs are America's favorite pets—but which dog breeds are the most popular? Find out in this infographic.
Misc4 months ago

Charted: The Rising Cost of Super Bowl Ads (1965-2025)

See how the cost of 30 seconds on screen during the Super Bowl has ballooned over time.
Money4 months ago

Visualized: The 1%’s Share of U.S. Wealth Over Time (1989-2024)

Discover how the share of U.S. wealth held by the top 1% has evolved from 1989 to 2024 in this infographic.