Per Capita Retail Space in Various Countries
This is an interesting chart. I don’t think it means these other countries don’t have problems but I do think it means our problems are significantly larger than most. The chart could also be used as a springboard for social commentary on the consumerist nature of Americans.

(HT – Zero Hedge)



This chart is for shopping mall space only. The United States has closer to 40 sf of retail space per person if smaller retail establishments are included.