Continuing our discussion of European Union and economy…
Sources:
- CIA World Factbook: Population (est., 2012)
- CIA World Factbook: External Debt (latest figures = June 2011)
- ALSO SEE: “External Debt” on Wikipedia + “List of Countries by External Debt” on Wikipedia
Coffee+Dumpling+Komiks 
I wonder where all or most of the consumer products we buy come from. Could it be China.
Very nicely done. This illustrates the scale of international indebtedness quite well. Great post!
Will the people next change height to indicate their per-capita income?
GREAT idea, Tedford! They could be standing on little ladders that represent their earning potential in local markets, then hanging down by little bungie cords representing costs of living… If someone researches statistics and delivers them I will draw the ridiculous image that results.