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This chart plots GDP against the patent application rate, by country and population. A clear positive correlation is visible. China appears to be a slight outlier, applying for more patents than expected with respect to GDP. The data are from WIPO and the World Bank.

This chart displays output per worker by country. The top country is Luxembourg, followed by Ireland, Norway and the United States. The UK only just sneaks into the top 20. The data are from the OECD and the World Bank.

This map shows GDP per capita by US state. The richer East and West coasts are clearly visible, with California, New York and Massachusetts all standing out. The data are from 2022 US Census.

This map shows GDP per capita by country. The advanced economies in Western Europe, North America and East Asia are clearly visible, with Africa, parts of South Asia and parts of South America lagging behind. The data are from the World Bank.