Why Cold Countries Succeed and Hot Ones Struggle

Ever noticed how the world’s richest countries tend to have colder climates? Germany, Switzerland, Norway, and Sweden all have high GDP per capita, while many hotter regions—like Sub-Saharan Africa, Central America, and Southeast Asia—face economic struggles. Studies even show that for every 1°C increase in a country’s average temperature, GDP per capita drops by $762 per year! The reasons? Harsh winters may have pushed colder nations to develop stronger infrastructure, better governance, and long-term planning. Meanwhile, extreme heat can impact productivity, agriculture, and even health. ????❄️???? Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music from TheSoul Sound: https://thesoul-sound.com/ Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD34jRLrMrJux4VxV Subscribe to Bright Side: https://goo.gl/rQTJZz ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.official?lang=en Telegram: https://t.me/bright_side_official Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate.