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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax: Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax)". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Crime levels: Level of crime. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How serious you feel the level of crime is?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Murder rate: Homicide rate per year per 100,000 inhabitants in various countries.
Crime > Rape rate: Number of rape incidents per 100,000 citizens in different countries. Figures do not take into account rape incidents that go unreported to the police.
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate: Homicides per 100’000 residents. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Homicide is a broader category than murder, as it also includes manslaughter. The exact legal definition varies across countries, some of which include infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia and deaths caused by dangerous driving.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop).
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
Military > Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro). Prices in current USD.
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Health > Human height > Average female height: Average female height.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
Crime > Police officers: Number of police officers per 100,000 population.
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Crime > Violent crime > Rapes: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year.
Government > Judicial branch: The name(s) of the highest court(s) and a brief description of the selection process for members.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people: Motor vehicles per 1000 people.
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Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use: Annual prevalence.
Crime > Assault rate: Number of assaults recorded by police per 100,000 population
People > Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary: Pupil-teacher ratio, primary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Primary is the number of pupils enrolled in primary school divided by the number of primary school teachers.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Age distribution > Median age: The median age of the country's residents. This is the age most people are in the country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Industry > Manufacturing output: Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars."
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
Energy > Commercial energy use: Commercial energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Commercial energy use refers to apparent consumption, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
Health > Human height > Average male height: Average male height.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people: Total number of divorces in given year by country. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Education > Compulsary education duration: Number of years students are required to be enrolled in school for all levels of education. For instance, compulsary education lasts for 12 years in the United States.
People > Gender > Female population: Total female population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total: Number of people aged 0-14.
Military > Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth: This entry provides the mean (average) age of mothers at the birth of their first child. It is a useful indicator for gauging the success of family planning programs aiming to reduce maternal mortality, increase contraceptive use – particularly among married and unmarried adolescents, delay age at first marriage, and improve the health of newborns.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year: Average rainfall is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g). Prices in current USD.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Burglaries: Number of burglaries recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant persons out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant person is a person aged 0-14 and those over 65 years old.
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total: Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life."
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
People > Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometres Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita: The total number of mobile cellular telephones in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km: Agricultural land (sq. km). Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Land under permanent crops is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Crime > Robberies: Number of robberies recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people: Internet users. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita: Electric power consumption (kWh per capita). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment: Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Military > Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Military > War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita: Arable land (hectares per person). Arable land (hectares per person) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth: Index of agricultural production in 1996 - 98 (1989 - 91 = 100)
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP: Public debt as % of GDP (CIA).
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Economy > Public debt: This entry records the cumulatiive total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary: Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Secondary is the number of pupils enrolled in secondary school divided by the number of secondary school teachers.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults: Average years of schooling of adults is the years of formal schooling received, on average, by adults over age 15. (Data Source: Barro-Lee Data Set www.worldbank.org/html/prdmg/grthweb/ddbarle2.htm)
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Crime > Kidnappings: Number of kidnappings recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Language > Languages: A rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
Transport > Road network length > Km: Length of road network in kilometers in European Union countries.
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services: This entry is derived from Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin, which shows where production takes place in an economy. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total GDP, and will total 100 percent of GDP if the data are complete. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other private economic activities that do not produce material goods.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total: Number of people aged 15-24.
Economy > Exports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year: Average precipitation in depth (mm per year). Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 liter of regular Milk. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release: Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 60 and older.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes: 1 Pair of Nike Shoes. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Nike Shoes". Prices in current USD.
Government > Administrative divisions: This entry generally gives the numbers, designatory terms, and first-order administrative divisions as approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN). Changes that have been reported but not yet acted on by BGN are noted.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index: Rent Index is estimation of prices of renting apartments in the city compared to New York City. If Rent index is 80, Numbeo estimates that price for renting in that city is 80% of price in New York.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total: Number of people aged 15-64.
Education > Literacy > Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total: Number of people aged 0-4.
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area: Road density is the ratio of the length of the country's total road network to the country's land area. The road network includes all roads in the country: motorways, highways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other urban and rural roads."
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate: This entry gives the percent of a country's population considered to be obese. Obesity is defined as an adult having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater to or equal to 30.0. BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kg and dividing it by the person's squared height in meters.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen: Average prize of a dozen eggs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked about the prize of a dozen eggs. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index: This index measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of family income in a country. The index is calculated from the Lorenz curve, in which cumulative family income is plotted against the number of families arranged from the poorest to the ric
Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)". Prices in current USD.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years: Primary education, duration (years). Duration of primary is the number of grades (years) in primary education.
Military > Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years: Secondary education, duration (years). Duration of secondary education is the number of grades (years) in secondary education (ISCED 2 & 3).
Military > Navy > Corvette warships: Number of corvettes.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh: Electric power consumption (kWh). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
People > Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
Education > High school enrolment rate: Progression to secondary school refers to the number of new entrants to the first grade of secondary school in a given year as a percentage of the number of students enrolled in the final grade of primary school in the previous year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Transport > Road > Motorway length: Total network length of all motorways in km.
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.
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Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Economy > Human Development Index: The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival." Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Households with television: Households with television are the share of households with a television set. Some countries report only the number of households with a color television set, and therefore the true number may be higher than reported.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index: Score on Global Terrorism Index. A high value indicates that a country is affected by many terrorist incidents with a strong impact in terms of fatalities, injuries and damaged property.
Culture > Happy Planet Index: The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is calculated from three components: Perceived well-being, life expectancy and ecological footprint. A higher value indicates a happier population.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government: Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. For example, in the UK, the monarch is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. In the US, the president is both the chief of state and the head of government.
Geography > Coastline: The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea.
Labor > Labor force: The total labor force figure
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
Geography > Geographic location: Geographic location of island countries.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Military > Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita: This entry is the total oil produced in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people). Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
Government > Capital city > Name: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts: Same-sex sexual activity.
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Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. For example, 0.7 means there are 7 dependents for every 10 working-age people.
Crime > Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
Media > Internet > Users per 1000: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Crime > Assaults: Number of assaults recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked abot the price of an Internet connection (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)". Prices in current USD.
Geography > Area > Water: Total water area in square kilometers
People > Age structure > 0-14 years: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
Military > Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
Transport > Airports: Total number of airports. Runways must be useable, but may be unpaved. May not have facilities for refuelling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places: This entry provides an area comparison based on total area equivalents. Most entities are compared with the entire US or one of the 50 states based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census. The smaller entities are compared with Washington, DC (178 sq km, 69 sq mi) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0.59 sq km, 0.23 sq mi, 146 acres).
Language > Major language(s): Country major languages.
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio: Purchasing power parity conversion factor is the number of units of a country's currency required to buy the same amount of goods and services in the domestic market as a U.S. dollar would buy in the United States. Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar). The ratio of the PPP conversion factor to the official exchange rate (also referred to as the national price level) makes it possible to compare the cost of the bundle of goods that make up gross domestic product (GDP) across countries. It tells how many dollars are needed to buy a dollar's worth of goods in the country as compared to the United States.
People > Gender > Male population: Total male population.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh: Electricity production (kWh). Electricity production is measured at the terminals of all alternator sets in a station. In addition to hydropower, coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power generation, it covers generation by geothermal, solar, wind, and tide and wave energy, as well as that from combustible renewables and waste. Production includes the output of electricity plants that are designed to produce electricity only as well as that of combined heat and power plants.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
Industry > Gross value added by construction: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64: Percentage of total population aged 15-64.
Economy > Fiscal year: The beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Background > Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
Crime > Auto theft: Number of motor vehicle thefts (car thefts) recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita: Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000: Fixed broadband Internet subscribers. Fixed broadband Internet subscribers are the number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technology. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).
Crime > Murders > WHO: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita: Patent applications are applications filed with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$: Agriculture, value added (current US$), including forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Economy > Inequality > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality."
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares: Cultivable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded."
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Military > Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
Education > Literacy > Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor > Labor force, total: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Agriculture > Farm workers: Agricultural employment shows the number of agricultural workers in the agricultural sector.
People > Divorce rate: Divorce rate per 1,000 people
Crime > Serious assault rate: Number of major assaults recorded by police per 100,000 population
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate: Highest marginal tax rate (individual rate) is the highest rate shown on the schedule of tax rates applied to the taxable income of individuals.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent: 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant adults out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant adult is an adult aged 65 and older.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
Economy > Technology index: The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita: Net per capita agricultural production, expressed in International Dollars. Net means after deduction of feed and seed. International Dollars are calculated using the Geary-Khamis formula, which is designed to neutralize irrelevant exchange rate movements (more information on http://faostat3.fao.org/faostat-gateway/go/to/mes/glossary/*/E)
Transport > Motor vehicles: Motor vehicles per 1,000 people
Military > Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Agriculture > Products: Major agricultural crops and products
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent: Consumer Price Plus Rent Index is an estimation of consumer goods prices including rent in the city comparing to New York City. If a city has a an index of 120, it means Numbeo estimates it is 20% more expensive than New York (excluding rent).
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users (per 100 people). Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal: Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar". Prices in current USD.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 0-4.
People > Physicians density: This entry gives the number of medical doctors (physicians), including generalist and specialist medical practitioners, per 1,000 of the population. Medical doctors are defined as doctors that study, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of modern medicine. They also plan, supervise, and evaluate care and treatment plans by other health care providers. The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than 2.3 health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives only) per 1,000 would be insufficient to achieve coverage of primary healthcare needs.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Prices in current USD.
Economy > Big Mac Index: Price of a McDonald's Big Mac in US Dollars at current exchange rates. January 12th, 2006.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces: Total number of divorces in given year by country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people: This entry is the total capacity of currently installed generators, expressed in kilowatts (kW), to produce electricity. A 10-kilowatt (kW) generator will produce 10 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, if it runs continuously for one hour. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total: Number of people 65 years old and older.
Economy > Exports > Commodities: This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter: Pump price for gasoline (US$ per liter). Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.
Religion > Christianity > Percent Christian: Percentage of population that is Christian.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index: Crop production index shows agricultural production for each year relative to the base period 1999-2001. It includes all crops except fodder crops. Regional and income group aggregates for the FAO's production indexes are calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 1999-2001.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total: Number of people aged 15-59.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index: Groceries Index is an estimation of grocery prices in a given location compared to New York City. To calculate this section, Numbeo uses the "Markets" section of each city.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways."
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio: The ratio of average income of the richest 20% of the population to the average income of the poorest 20% of the population.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
Media > Personal computers per 1000: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita: total length of the highway system Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total: Number of people aged 80 years and older.
Transport > Vehicles > Per km of road: Vehicles per kilometer of road include cars, buses, and freight vehicles but do not include two-wheelers. Roads refer to motorways, highways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other roads. A motorway is a road specially designed and built for motor traffic that separates the traffic flowing in opposite directions."
People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction contains the emissions from combustion of fuels in industry. The IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 2 includes these emissions. However, in the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the IPCC category also includes emissions from industry autoproducers that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers). Manufacturing industries and construction also includes emissions from coke inputs into blast furnaces, which may be reported either in the transformation sector, the industry sector or the separate IPCC Source/Sink Category 2, Industrial Processes.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant: Percentage of population who says religion is not important in their daily lives. The survey was carried out within the Gallup Poll.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people: Motor vehicles include cars, buses, and freight vehicles but do not include two-wheelers. Population refers to midyear population in the year for which data are available."
Industry > Manufacturing growth: Annual growth rate for manufacturing value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked: Worries attacked. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being physically attacked by strangers?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Weather > Precipitation: Average annual precipitation (rain or snow fall) in million cubic metres.
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people: Passenger cars refer to road motor vehicles, other than two-wheelers, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine people (including the driver)."
Economy > Imports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
People > Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.
Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 5-14.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
Industry > Growth: Annual growth rate for industrial value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters: Number of GrandMaster chess champions, by country. A GrandMaster is the highest level of recognition in chess.
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Crime > Software piracy rate: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
Economy > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality.
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people: Daily newspapers refer to those published at least four times a week and calculated as average circulation (or copies printed) per 1,000 people."
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index: Restaurants Index is a comparison of prices of meals and drinks in restaurants and bars compared to NYC.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita: This entry gives the dollar value for the stock of all financial assets that are available to the central monetary authority for use in meeting a country's balance of payments needs as of the end-date of the period specified. This category includes not only foreign currency and gold, but also a country's holdings of Special Drawing Rights in the International Monetary Fund, and its reserve position in the Fund. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU: Net foreign assets (current LCU). Net foreign assets are the sum of foreign assets held by monetary authorities and deposit money banks, less their foreign liabilities. Data are in current local currency.
Economy > Tourist arrivals: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival."
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft: Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) property crimes such as vandalism and theft?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Rail > Railway length: Railway length in kilometers.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend: Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)". Prices in current USD.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$: Industry, value added (current US$). Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of potatoes. Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 80 and older.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration: Number of years students study at the pre-primary (preschool) level. It should be noted that not all countries require pre-primary education.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$: International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people: Fixed lines are telephone mainlines connecting a customer's equipment to the public switched telephone network. Mobile phone subscribers refer to users of portable telephones subscribing to an automatic public mobile telephone service using cellular technology that provides access to the public switched telephone network.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita: . Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Tax > Tax rates: Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here."
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Economy > GDP per person: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita: Secondary education teachers includes full-time and part-time teachers. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh: Electricity production from renewable sources (kWh). Electricity production from renewable sources includes hydropower, geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year: This list compares the average annual consumption of cigarettes per adult in countries around the world. Ten european countries top the list, all located at the East of the continent, with the exception of Greece. Developed asian countries like China, South Korea and Japan also register high cigarette consumption, while Africa hosts the countries with less consumption.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Labor > Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$: Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are expressed constant 2000 U.S. dollars.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date: The date when the first McDonald's outlet opened in each country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea: territorial sea - the sovereignty of a coastal State extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea, described as the territorial sea in the LOS Convention (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; every State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles. A full and definitive definition can be found in the Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita: Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita: Agricultural machinery refers to the number of wheel and crawler tractors (excluding garden tractors) in use in agriculture at the end of the calendar year specified or during the first quarter of the following year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > College and university > Private school share: Percentage of post-secondary students who attend a private school, college, or university.
Language > Linguistic diversity index: LDI.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery: Problem corruption and bribery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) corruption and bribery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Road > Motorway density: Meters of motorway per square kilometer.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000: Total land area in square kilometres. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.

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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$2,759.38 Ranked 26th. 8 times more than Sri Lanka	$352.62 Ranked 123th.
Crime > Crime levels	12.72 Ranked 92nd.	55.77 Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Singapore
Crime > Murder rate	0.38	7.4
Crime > Rape rate	2.7 Ranked 67th.	7.3 Ranked 34th. 3 times more than Singapore
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate	0.51 Ranked 81st.	4.6 Ranked 42nd. 9 times more than Singapore
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	16 Ranked 11th.	745 Ranked 27th. 47 times more than Singapore
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	3.09 Ranked 11th.	36.07 Ranked 46th. 12 times more than Singapore
Economy > GDP	$274.70 billion Ranked 34th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	$59.42 billion Ranked 64th.
Economy > GDP per capita	$51,709.45 Ranked 9th. 18 times more than Sri Lanka	$2,923.13 Ranked 119th.
Economy > Gross National Income	$88.81 billion Ranked 33th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	$16.41 billion Ranked 63th.
Geography > Land area > Square miles	255 square miles Ranked 85th.	25,332 square miles Ranked 56th. 99 times more than Singapore
Government > Government type	parliamentary republic	republic
Government > Legal system	English common law	mixed legal system of Roman-Dutch civil law, English common law, and Jaffna Tamil customary law
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 56th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	0.55 per 1,000 people Ranked 20th.
People > Population	5.46 million Ranked 115th.	21.68 million Ranked 57th. 4 times more than Singapore
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft	119 Ranked 13th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	32 Ranked 1st.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	10.65% Ranked 196th.	15.49% Ranked 101st. 45% more than Singapore
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.47% Ranked 196th.	1.87% Ranked 87th. 27% more than Singapore
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC	slightly larger than West Virginia
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents	0.5 Ranked 161st.	1.5 Ranked 125th. 3 times more than Singapore
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	2.1% of GDP Ranked 20th.	-6.5% of GDP Ranked 153th.
Geography > Climate	tropical; hot, humid, rainy; two distinct monsoon seasons - Northeastern monsoon (December to March) and Southwestern monsoon (June to September); inter-monsoon - frequent afternoon and early evening thunderstorms	tropical monsoon; northeast monsoon (December to March); southwest monsoon (June to October)
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people	26.81 Ranked 68th.	73.68 Ranked 34th. 3 times more than Singapore
Geography > Area > Land	682.7 sq km Ranked 182nd.	64,740 sq km Ranked 120th. 95 times more than Singapore
Government > Legislative branch	unicameral Parliament (84 seats; members elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms); note - in addition, there are up to 9 nominated members; up to three losing opposition candidates who came closest to winning seats may be appointed as "nonconstituency" members	unicameral Parliament
Geography > Geographic coordinates	1 22 N, 103 48 E	7 00 N, 81 00 E
Religion > Religions	Buddhist 42.5%, Muslim 14.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7%, none 14.8%	Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified 10%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	63.77 Ranked 40th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	28.8 Ranked 102nd.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	-0.666 Ranked 223th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	-0.224 Ranked 136th.
Military > Army > Main battle tanks	100 Ranked 39th.	250 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Singapore
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$9.47 Ranked 13th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	$4.58 Ranked 41st.
Economy > Unemployment rate	1.9% Ranked 109th.	4% Ranked 97th. 2 times more than Singapore
Health > Human height > Average female height	1.600 m (5 ft 3 in)	1.514 m (4 ft 11 ⁄ 2 in)
People > Ethnic groups	Chinese 76.8%, Malay 13.9%, Indian 7.9%, other 1.4%	Sinhalese 73.8%, Sri Lankan Moors 7.2%, Indian Tamil 4.6%, Sri Lankan Tamil 3.9%, other 0.5%, unspecified 10% (2001 census provisional data)
Government > Suffrage	21 years of age; universal and compulsory	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	697 sq km Ranked 192nd.	65,610 sq km Ranked 123th. 94 times more than Singapore
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	7.87% Ranked 196th.	10.84% Ranked 99th. 38% more than Singapore
Crime > Police officers	3.8 Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	0.7 Ranked 11th.
Government > Constitution	several previous; latest adopted 22 December 1965; amended several times, last in 2010	adopted 16 August 1978, certified 31 August 1978; amended 20 December 2001
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	600 hectares Ranked 75th.	916,000 hectares Ranked 112th. 1527 times more than Singapore
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	0.004% Ranked 12th.	1.5% Ranked 5th. 375 times more than Singapore
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	None	6,500 rupees per month.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes	118 Ranked 66th.	1,432 Ranked 21st. 12 times more than Singapore
Government > Judicial branch	Supreme Court consists of High Court and Court of Appeals; Specialist Commercial Courts consist of Admiralty Court, Intellectual Property Court, and Abritation Court	Supreme Court; Court of Appeals; judges for both courts are appointed by the president
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	149 Ranked 90th. 96% more than Sri Lanka	76 Ranked 115th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$57,596.47 Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Sri Lanka	$5,069.48 Ranked 112th.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km	697 sq km Ranked 175th.	64,630 sq km Ranked 116th. 93 times more than Singapore
People > Birth rate	7.91 births/1,000 population Ranked 220th.	16.64 births/1,000 population Ranked 120th. 2 times more than Singapore
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	0.004% Ranked 30th.	0.3% Ranked 7th. 75 times more than Singapore
Crime > Assault rate	14.6 Ranked 79th.	109.4 Ranked 42nd. 7 times more than Singapore
People > Population growth	-0.666% Ranked 223th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	-0.224% Ranked 136th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	17.44 Ranked 81st.	24.07 Ranked 57th. 38% more than Singapore
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$43.44 billion Ranked 56th. 6 times more than Sri Lanka	$7.87 billion Ranked 89th.
People > Age distribution > Median age	56.43 years Ranked 1st. 22% more than Sri Lanka	46.18 years Ranked 96th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$60,800.00 Ranked 3rd. 10 times more than Sri Lanka	$6,000.00 Ranked 114th.
Industry > Manufacturing output	41.41 billion Ranked 32nd. 7 times more than Sri Lanka	6.03 billion Ranked 59th.
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	2,011 Ranked 20th. 2% more than Sri Lanka	1,976 Ranked 39th.
Government > Political parties and leaders	National Solidarity Party or NSP [Hazel POA]<br />People's Action Party or PAP [LEE Hsien Loong]<br />Reform Party [Kenneth JEYARETNAM]<br />Singapore Democratic Alliance or SDA [Desmond LIM]<br />Singapore Democratic Party [CHEE Soon Juan]<br />Singapore People's Party or SPP [CHIAM See Tong]<br />Workers' Party or WP [LOW Thia Khiang]	Coalitions and leaders: Democratic National Alliance, led by General (Retired) Sarath FONSEKA<br />Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna or JVP [Somawansa AMARASINGHE]<br />Tamil National Alliance led by Illandai Tamil Arasu Kachchi [R. SAMPANTHAN]<br />United National Front led by United National Party [Ranil WICKREMESINGHE]<br />United People's Freedom Alliance led by Sri Lanka Freedom Party [Mahinda RAJAPAKSA]
Energy > Commercial energy use	6,120.24 Ranked 11th. 14 times more than Sri Lanka	436.61 Ranked 103th.
Health > Human height > Average male height	1.706 m (5 ft 7 in)	1.636 m (5 ft 4 ⁄ 2 in)
Economy > Economy > Overview	Singapore has a highly developed and successful free-market economy. It enjoys a remarkably open and corruption-free environment, stable prices, and a per capita GDP higher than that of most developed countries. The economy depends heavily on exports, particularly in consumer electronics, information technology products, pharmaceuticals, and on a growing financial services sector. Real GDP growth averaged 8.6% between 2004 and 2007. The economy contracted 0.8% in 2009 as a result of the global financial crisis, but rebounded 14.8% in 2010, on the strength of renewed exports, before slowing to 5.2% in 2011 and 1.3% in 2012, largely a result of soft demand for exports during the second European recession. Over the longer term, the government hopes to establish a new growth path that focuses on raising productivity, which has sunk to an average of about 1.0% in the last decade. Singapore has attracted major investments in pharmaceuticals and medical technology production and will continue efforts to establish Singapore as Southeast Asia's financial and high-tech hub.	Sri Lanka continues to experience strong economic growth following the end of the 26-year conflict with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). The government has been pursuing large-scale reconstruction and development projects in its efforts to spur growth in war-torn and disadvantaged areas, develop small and medium enterprises and increase agricultural productivity. The government's high debt payments and bloated civil service have contributed to historically high budget deficits, but fiscal consolidation efforts and strong GDP growth in recent years have helped bring down the government's fiscal deficit. However, low tax revenues are a major concern. The 2008-09 global financial crisis and recession exposed Sri Lanka''s economic vulnerabilities and nearly caused a balance of payments crisis. Growth slowed to 3.5% in 2009. Economic activity rebounded with the end of the war and an IMF agreement, resulting in two straight years of 8% growth in 2010-11. Growth moderated to about 6% in 2012. Agriculture slowed due to a drought and weak global demand affected exports and trade. In early 2012, Sri Lanka floated the rupee, resulting in a sharp depreciation, and took steps to curb imports. A large trade deficit remains a concern. Strong remittances from Sri Lankan workers abroad have helped to offset the trade deficit.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	3.09 Ranked 11th.	36.07 Ranked 46th. 12 times more than Singapore
Economy > Exports	$435.80 billion Ranked 13th. 45 times more than Sri Lanka	$9.77 billion Ranked 93th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	16 Ranked 11th.	745 Ranked 27th. 47 times more than Singapore
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	appointed by president, responsible to parliament	Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	2.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 47th.	3.1 per 1,000 people Ranked 34th. 7% more than Singapore
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people	1.3 Ranked 27th. 8 times more than Sri Lanka	0.153 Ranked 79th.
Education > Compulsary education duration	6 Ranked 157th.	9 Ranked 80th. 50% more than Singapore
People > Gender > Female population	3.05 million Ranked 117th.	10.97 million Ranked 74th. 4 times more than Singapore
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	643,369 Ranked 127th.	3.37 million Ranked 78th. 5 times more than Singapore
Military > Budget	7.87 US$ BN Ranked 11th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	1.64 US$ BN Ranked 1st.
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$57,596.47 per capita Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Sri Lanka	$5,065.56 per capita Ranked 66th.
Agriculture > Rural population	0.0 Ranked 215th.	60,246 Ranked 24th.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth	29.4 Ranked 3rd. 30% more than Sri Lanka	22.6 Ranked 13th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	8,053.09 kWh per capita Ranked 4th. 20 times more than Sri Lanka	398.37 kWh per capita Ranked 20th.
People > Death rate	3.41 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 214th.	6.01 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 161st. 76% more than Singapore
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$1.40 Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	$0.63 Ranked 113th.
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year	2,497 Ranked 13th. 46% more than Sri Lanka	1,712 Ranked 44th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$1.62 Ranked 49th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$0.60 Ranked 118th.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	none	Buddhist clergy<br />labor unions<br />hard-line nationalist Sinhalese groups such as the National Movement Against Terrorism<br />Sinhalese Buddhist lay groups
Geography > Natural resources	fish, deepwater ports	limestone, graphite, mineral sands, gems, phosphates, clay, hydropower
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$10,054.22 Ranked 1st. 19 times more than Sri Lanka	$522.35 Ranked 44th.
Crime > Burglaries	25.7 Ranked 44th.	88.5 Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Singapore
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	40.62 billion kWh Ranked 33th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	10 billion kWh Ranked 22nd.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	102.9% Ranked 1st. 36% more than Sri Lanka	75.81% Ranked 96th.
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total	94.5 Ranked 41st. 4% more than Sri Lanka	90.56 Ranked 55th.
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	699 kmÂ² Ranked 180th.	65,610 kmÂ² Ranked 120th. 94 times more than Singapore
People > Population growth rate	1.96% Ranked 55th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	0.89% Ranked 125th.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	0.148 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 221st.	3.06 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 187th. 21 times more than Singapore
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	1,234.13 per 1,000 people Ranked 13th. 61% more than Sri Lanka	767.72 per 1,000 people Ranked 2nd.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	7.3 sq. km Ranked 206th.	26,200 sq. km Ranked 110th. 3589 times more than Singapore
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	81.89 Ranked 10th. 11% more than Sri Lanka	73.9 Ranked 89th.
Crime > Robberies	21.7 Ranked 53th.	41 Ranked 9th. 89% more than Singapore
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	727.31 Ranked 40th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	181.21 Ranked 141st.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	8,404.23 Ranked 16th. 17 times more than Sri Lanka	490.25 Ranked 114th.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$163.55 Ranked 43th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$63.11 Ranked 111th.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	53.45 Ranked 74th.	69.23 Ranked 7th. 30% more than Singapore
Military > Personnel > Per capita	38.46 per 1,000 people Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	10.19 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th.
Military > War deaths	0.0 Ranked 26th.	11,144 Ranked 2nd.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.000122 Ranked 204th.	0.0575 Ranked 152nd. 473 times more than Singapore
Agriculture > Agricultural growth	160 Ranked 6th. 48% more than Sri Lanka	108 Ranked 98th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	10.96 Ranked 90th.	17.31 Ranked 10th. 58% more than Singapore
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	111.4 CIA Ranked 13th. 38% more than Sri Lanka	81 CIA Ranked 26th.
Media > Internet users	3.23 million Ranked 64th. 82% more than Sri Lanka	1.78 million Ranked 76th.
Economy > Public debt	111.4% of GDP Ranked 12th. 41% more than Sri Lanka	79.1% of GDP Ranked 29th.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	4.6% Ranked 83th.	7.5% Ranked 40th. 63% more than Singapore
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	14.91 Ranked 47th.	17.26 Ranked 36th. 16% more than Singapore
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	78.75 Ranked 6th. 32% more than Sri Lanka	59.62 Ranked 4th.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults	7 Ranked 39th. 1% more than Sri Lanka	6.9 Ranked 40th.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$53.41 billion Ranked 13th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	$10.62 billion Ranked 28th.
Crime > Kidnappings	0.02 Ranked 55th.	4.48 Ranked 8th. 224 times more than Singapore
Language > Languages	Mandarin 35%, English 23%, Malay 14.1%, Hokkien 11.4%, Cantonese 5.7%, Teochew 4.9%, Tamil 3.2%, other Chinese dialects 1.8%, other 0.9%	Sinhala (official and national language) 74%, Tamil (national language) 18%, other 8%; <i>note:</i> English is commonly used in government and is spoken competently by about 10% of the population
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	73.2% Ranked 33th. 27% more than Sri Lanka	57.5% Ranked 103th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	475,119 Ranked 126th.	2.36 million Ranked 78th. 5 times more than Singapore
Economy > Exports per capita	$82,034.49 Ranked 1st. 171 times more than Sri Lanka	$480.81 Ranked 131st.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	620.91 per 1,000 people Ranked 3rd. 23 times more than Sri Lanka	27.21 per 1,000 people Ranked 106th.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year	2,497 Ranked 13th. 46% more than Sri Lanka	1,712 Ranked 45th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$2.25 Ranked 15th. 81% more than Sri Lanka	$1.24 Ranked 79th.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$8.68 Ranked 48th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$3.00 Ranked 138th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	45.96% Ranked 1st. 37% more than Sri Lanka	33.61% Ranked 95th.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$100.29 Ranked 58th. 43% more than Sri Lanka	$70.36 Ranked 125th.
Government > Administrative divisions	none	9 provinces; Central, Eastern, North Central, Northern, North Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva, Western
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	97.81 Ranked 4th. 8 times more than Sri Lanka	11.61 Ranked 122nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	2.98 million Ranked 123th.	12.36 million Ranked 77th. 4 times more than Singapore
Education > Literacy > Total population	93.2% Ranked 68th. 1% more than Sri Lanka	92.3% Ranked 73th.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	61.82 Ranked 1st.	76.67 Ranked 1st. 24% more than Singapore
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	201,743 Ranked 127th.	1.11 million Ranked 77th. 5 times more than Singapore
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area	471.68 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	148 Ranked 20th.
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	7.1% Ranked 140th. 39% more than Sri Lanka	5.1% Ranked 153th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$2.07 Ranked 82nd. 45% more than Sri Lanka	$1.43 Ranked 132nd.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$4,950.89 Ranked 3rd. 7 times more than Sri Lanka	$705.84 Ranked 102nd.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	47.8 Ranked 2nd.	49 Ranked 5th. 3% more than Singapore
Religion > Religions > All	Buddhist 42.5%, Muslim 14.9%, Taoist 8.5%, Hindu 4%, Catholic 4.8%, other Christian 9.8%, other 0.7%, none 14.8% (2000 census)	Buddhist 69.1%, Muslim 7.6%, Hindu 7.1%, Christian 6.2%, unspecified 10% (2001 census provisional data)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$110,479.80 Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	$31,285.77 Ranked 29th.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 26th. 20% more than Sri Lanka	5 Ranked 146th.
Military > Global Peace Index	1.44 Ranked 146th.	2.23 Ranked 53th. 55% more than Singapore
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	4 Ranked 196th.	8 Ranked 3rd. Twice as much as Singapore
Military > Navy > Corvette warships	6 Ranked 12th. Twice as much as Sri Lanka	3 Ranked 1st.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	43.56 billion Ranked 50th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	10.23 billion Ranked 86th.
Media > Televisions per 1000	323.22 Ranked 52nd. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	79.8 Ranked 123th.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	40.37 Ranked 127th.	222.33 Ranked 79th. 6 times more than Singapore
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	189.97 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 3rd. 44 times more than Sri Lanka	4.35 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 112th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	43.39% Ranked 196th.	50.9% Ranked 101st. 17% more than Singapore
People > Population in 2015	4,815 thousand Ranked 117th.	22,293 thousand Ranked 53th. 5 times more than Singapore
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	31 Ranked 6th. 6% more than Sri Lanka	29.3 Ranked 7th.
Geography > Terrain	lowland; gently undulating central plateau contains water catchment area and nature preserve	mostly low, flat to rolling plain; mountains in south-central interior
Education > High school enrolment rate	91.49 Ranked 59th.	97.84 Ranked 36th. 7% more than Singapore
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	82.14 years Ranked 7th. 8% more than Sri Lanka	75.73 years Ranked 80th.
Transport > Road > Motorway length	161 km Ranked 74th.	180 km Ranked 70th. 12% more than Singapore
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people	1.3 Ranked 112th.	7.2 Ranked 57th. 6 times more than Singapore
Military > Paramilitary personnel	93,800 Ranked 15th. 51% more than Sri Lanka	62,200 Ranked 22nd.
Military > Service age and obligation	18-21 years of age for male compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 2-year conscript service obligation, with a reserve obligation to age 40 (enlisted) or age 50 (officers)	18 years of age for voluntary military service
Geography > Location	Southeastern Asia, islands between Malaysia and Indonesia	Southern Asia, island in the Indian Ocean, south of India
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	43.27 Ranked 5th.	85 Ranked 1st. 96% more than Singapore
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	5.31 million Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	1.38 million Ranked 18th.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	3.23% Ranked 13th. 62% more than Sri Lanka	2% Ranked 59th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	manufacturing 21%, construction 5%, transportation and communication 7%, financial, business, and other services 42%, other 25%	agriculture 38%, industry 17%, services 45%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.907 Ranked 25th. 21% more than Sri Lanka	0.751 Ranked 92nd.
Labor > Unemployment rate	2.1% Ranked 86th.	5.4% Ranked 71st. 3 times more than Singapore
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	3.39 Ranked 107th.	3.46 Ranked 99th. 2% more than Singapore
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	4.5 Ranked 184th.	7.02 Ranked 116th. 56% more than Singapore
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	39.29 Ranked 41st.	67.11 Ranked 18th. 71% more than Singapore
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita	1,687.87 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th. 81 times more than Sri Lanka	20.73 per 1,000 people Ranked 129th.
Media > Households with television	98.6% Ranked 10th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	31.64% Ranked 99th.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	10 per 1,000 people Ranked 159th.	18.27 per 1,000 people Ranked 106th. 83% more than Singapore
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	0.0 Ranked 116th.	5.68 Ranked 16th.
Culture > Happy Planet Index	48.2 Ranked 49th.	49.4 Ranked 35th. 2% more than Singapore
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	Prime Minister LEE Hsien Loong (since 12 August 2004); Deputy Prime Minister TEO Chee Hean (since 1 April 2009) and Deputy Prime Minister Tharman SHANMUGARATNAM (since 21 May 2011)	President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)
Geography > Coastline	193 km Ranked 141st.	1,340 km Ranked 73th. 7 times more than Singapore
Labor > Labor force	3.08 million Ranked 81st.	8.1 million Ranked 48th. 3 times more than Singapore
Environment > Current issues	industrial pollution; limited natural fresh water resources; limited land availability presents waste disposal problems; seasonal smoke/haze resulting from forest fires in Indonesia	deforestation; soil erosion; wildlife populations threatened by poaching and urbanization; coastal degradation from mining activities and increased pollution; freshwater resources being polluted by industrial wastes and sewage runoff; waste disposal; air pollution in Colombo
Energy > Oil > Consumption	927,000 bbl/day Ranked 18th. 10 times more than Sri Lanka	90,000 bbl/day Ranked 71st.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	84.3 Ranked 10th. 9% more than Sri Lanka	77.06 Ranked 88th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	38.04% Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	17.76% Ranked 29th.
Geography > Geographic location	Maritime Southeast Asia	Indian Ocean
Health > Life expectancy > Men	79 years Ranked 8th. 10% more than Sri Lanka	72 years Ranked 50th.
Military > Navy > Submarines	4 Ranked 8th.	0.0 Ranked 1st.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>MediaCorp - operates entertainment-based Channel 5 and Channel 8, Malay channel Suria, Mandarin-language Channel U</p> </p>Channel NewsAsia - news TV operated by MediaCorp</p>	<p>Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC)- state-owned, operates Rupavahini in Sinhala, Channel Eye in English and Nethra in Tamil</p> </p>Independent Television Network (ITN) - state-run, Sri Lanka's first TV station</p> </p>Sirasa TV - private, Sinhala</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12000330">Full Article</a>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita	2.16 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 72nd.	0.0 Ranked 17th.
People > Total fertility rate	0.79 children born/woman Ranked 221st.	2.15 children born/woman Ranked 106th. 3 times more than Singapore
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	79.6 Ranked 9th. 12% more than Sri Lanka	70.89 Ranked 87th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	40.06% Ranked 1st. 45% more than Sri Lanka	27.63% Ranked 97th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$2.58 Ranked 22nd. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	$0.55 Ranked 142nd.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	350.55 per 1,000 people Ranked 42nd. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	82.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 106th.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	President Tony TAN Keng Yam (since 1 September 2011)	President Mahinda Percy RAJAPAKSA (since 19 November 2005)(since 21 April 2010)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	FPO AP 96507-0001	P. O. Box 106, Colombo
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	153.4 Ranked 24th. 60% more than Sri Lanka	95.76 Ranked 117th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$323.00 billion Ranked 39th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$124.90 billion Ranked 64th.
Government > Capital city > Name	Singapore	Colombo
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	1 17 N, 103 51 E	6 56 N, 79 51 E
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Male illegal (Penalty: up to 2 years prison sentence; no plan to repeal 377A and not enforced since 1999) Female legal	Illegal
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	29.24 Ranked 49th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	5.51 Ranked 88th.
Government > International organization participation	ADB, AOSIS, APEC, ARF, ASEAN, BIS, C, CP, EAS, FATF, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NAM, OPCW, PCA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNMIT, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO	ABEDA, ADB, ARF, BIMSTEC, C, CD, CP, FAO, G-11, G-15, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINURSO, MINUSTAH, MONUSCO, NAM, OAS (observer), OPCW, PCA, SAARC, SACEP, SCO (dialogue member), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNISFA, UNMISS, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.39 Ranked 176th.	0.46 Ranked 149th. 18% more than Singapore
Crime > Prisoners	16,310 prisoners Ranked 56th.	19,974 prisoners Ranked 49th. 22% more than Singapore
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	676.68 Ranked 14th. 18 times more than Sri Lanka	38.51 Ranked 125th.
Crime > Assaults	14.6 Ranked 58th.	109.4 Ranked 10th. 7 times more than Singapore
Religion > Major religion(s)	Taoism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Hinduism	Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male	79.6% Ranked 24th. 11% more than Sri Lanka	71.8% Ranked 48th.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$32.73 Ranked 94th. 92% more than Sri Lanka	$17.03 Ranked 135th.
Geography > Area > Water	10 sq km Ranked 148th.	980 sq km Ranked 111th. 98 times more than Singapore
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	13.6% Ranked 220th.	24.8% Ranked 119th. 82% more than Singapore
Military > Military service age and obligation	18-21 years of age for male compulsory military service; 16 1/2 years of age for volunteers; 2-year conscript service obligation, with a reserve obligation to age 40 (enlisted) or age 50 (officers)	18-22 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; 5-year service obligation (Air Force)
Media > Broadcast media	state controls broadcast media; 8 domestic TV stations operated by MediaCorp which is wholly owned by a state investment company; broadcasts from Malaysian and Indonesian stations available; satellite dishes banned; multi-channel cable TV service available; a total of 18 domestic radio stations broadcasting with MediaCorp operating more than a dozen and another 4 stations are closely linked to the ruling party or controlled by the Singapore Armed Forces Reservists Association; many Malaysian and Indonesian radio stations are available	government operates 8 TV channels and a radio network; multi-channel satellite and cable TV subscription services available; 35 private TV stations and about 50 radio stations
Transport > Airports	9 Ranked 157th.	19 Ranked 137th. 2 times more than Singapore
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 7th.	0.0 Ranked 1st.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly more than 3.5 times the size of Washington, DC	slightly larger than West Virginia
Language > Major language(s)	English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil	Sinhala, Tamil, English
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	0.91 Ranked 26th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	0.26 Ranked 125th.
People > Gender > Male population	2.99 million Ranked 117th.	10.76 million Ranked 75th. 4 times more than Singapore
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	46 billion Ranked 54th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	11.65 billion Ranked 88th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	2.78 million Ranked 105th.	7.3 million Ranked 70th. 3 times more than Singapore
Industry > Gross value added by construction	11.39 billion Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	5.58 billion Ranked 60th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$15,735.78 Ranked 3rd. 16 times more than Sri Lanka	$992.45 Ranked 115th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	49.29% Ranked 196th.	56.88% Ranked 101st. 15% more than Singapore
Economy > Fiscal year	1	calendar year
Background > Overview	<p>Singapore is a hi-tech, wealthy city-state in south-east Asia, also known for the conservatism of its leaders and its strict social controls.</p> <p>The country comprises the main island - linked by a causeway and a bridge to the southern tip of Malaysia - and around 50 smaller islands. </p> <p>Once a colonial outpost of Britain, Singapore has become one of the world's most prosperous places - with glittering skyscrapers and a thriving port.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15961759">Full Article</a>	<p>Lying off the southern tip of India, the tropical island of Sri Lanka has attracted visitors for centuries with its natural beauty.</p> <p>But it has been scarred by a long and bitter civil war arising out of ethnic tensions between the majority Sinhalese and the Tamil minority in the northeast. </p> <p>After more than 25 years of violence the conflict ended in May 2009, when government forces seized the last area controlled by Tamil Tiger rebels. But recriminations over abuses by both sides continue.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-11999611">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft	20.6 Ranked 50th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	4.2 Ranked 18th.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	6,452.33 Ranked 13th. 13 times more than Sri Lanka	499.34 Ranked 115th.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	8.1% Ranked 90th.	8.4% Ranked 86th. 4% more than Singapore
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	27.8% Ranked 94th.	30.1% Ranked 76th. 8% more than Singapore
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	14.83 Ranked 86th.	38.46 Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Singapore
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	6,301.6 people/mÂ² Ranked 4th. 21 times more than Sri Lanka	303.66 people/mÂ² Ranked 31st.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	44 hours Ranked 67th.	45 hours Ranked 51st. 2% more than Singapore
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	258.08 Ranked 28th. 12 times more than Sri Lanka	20.82 Ranked 119th.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$1.25 Ranked 144th.	$127.60 Ranked 47th. 102 times more than Singapore
Crime > Murders > WHO	0.5 Ranked 179th.	6.9 Ranked 79th. 14 times more than Singapore
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	120.04 per 1 million people Ranked 18th. 24 times more than Sri Lanka	4.93 per 1 million people Ranked 55th.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$88.24 million Ranked 99th.	$6.57 billion Ranked 39th. 74 times more than Singapore
People > Nationality > Noun	Singaporean(s)	Sri Lankan(s)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	113 Ranked 132nd.	114 Ranked 130th. 1% more than Singapore
Economy > Inequality > GINI index	42.48 Ranked 21st. 3% more than Sri Lanka	41.06 Ranked 15th.
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares	600 Ranked 194th.	970,000 Ranked 103th. 1617 times more than Singapore
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>MediaCorp - operates more than a dozen stations including English-language news and talk station 938Live, music stations and Chinese, Malay and Indian services</p> </p>SPH Unionworks - operates English-language Hot FM and Kiss 92, Mandarin station UFM</p>	<p>Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) - state-owned, operates domestic services in Sinhala, Tamil and English, including widely-listened-to Commercial Service</p> </p>TNL Radio - private, English-language</p> </p>Sun FM - private, English-language</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12000330">Full Article</a>
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	87.5 Ranked 24th.	88.46 Ranked 3rd. 1% more than Singapore
Economy > Imports per capita	$70,570.74 Ranked 1st. 84 times more than Sri Lanka	$845.14 Ranked 134th.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita	$21,462.61 Ranked 18th. 25 times more than Sri Lanka	$873.08 Ranked 103th.
Military > Armed forces personnel	60,000 Ranked 57th.	115,000 Ranked 36th. 92% more than Singapore
Education > Literacy > Female	89.7% Ranked 75th.	90% Ranked 74th. About the same as Singapore
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry	30.2% Ranked 4th. 15% more than Sri Lanka	26.3% Ranked 6th.
Labor > Labor force, total	3.02 million Ranked 103th.	8.37 million Ranked 56th. 3 times more than Singapore
Agriculture > Farm workers	2,000 Ranked 185th.	3.9 million Ranked 32nd. 1952 times more than Singapore
People > Divorce rate	0.8 per 1,000 people Ranked 16th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	0.15 per 1,000 people Ranked 34th.
Crime > Serious assault rate	2.6 Ranked 57th.	35.1 Ranked 29th. 14 times more than Singapore
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate	20% Ranked 63th.	35% Ranked 32nd. 75% more than Singapore
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	2.32 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 215th.	9.7 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 145th. 4 times more than Singapore
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	June 24, 1935<br>June 10, 1969	January 12, 2001
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$93.52 Ranked 36th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$28.07 Ranked 135th.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	81.29% Ranked 1st. 67% more than Sri Lanka	48.57% Ranked 96th.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Bukit Timah 166 m	Pidurutalagala 2,524 m
Economy > Technology index	5.11 Ranked 10th. 61% more than Sri Lanka	3.17 Ranked 80th.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita	144 Int. $ Ranked 5th. 37% more than Sri Lanka	105 Int. $ Ranked 67th.
Transport > Motor vehicles	158 motor vehicles per 100 p Ranked 32nd. 6 times more than Sri Lanka	25 motor vehicles per 100 p Ranked 54th.
Military > Military expenditures	3.6% of GDP Ranked 12th. 24% more than Sri Lanka	2.9% of GDP Ranked 17th.
Agriculture > Products	orchids, vegetables; poultry, eggs; fish, ornamental fish	rice, sugarcane, grains, pulses, oilseed, spices, vegetables, fruit, tea, rubber, coconuts; milk, eggs, hides, beef; fish
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	99.01 Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	28.01 Ranked 111th.
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	74.18 Ranked 36th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	18.29 Ranked 137th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$5.52 Ranked 91st. 21% more than Sri Lanka	$4.58 Ranked 124th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	31.73 Ranked 48th.	73.53 Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Singapore
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.895 Ranked 18th. 25% more than Sri Lanka	0.715 Ranked 92nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	3.34% Ranked 196th.	5.1% Ranked 100th. 53% more than Singapore
People > Physicians density	1.92 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 25th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	0.49 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 14th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$7.37 Ranked 50th. 68% more than Sri Lanka	$4.39 Ranked 117th.
Economy > Big Mac Index	$2.20 Ranked 35th. 26% more than Sri Lanka	$1.75 Ranked 51st.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	0.141 hectares Ranked 74th.	47.78 hectares Ranked 158th. 340 times more than Singapore
Military > Military branches	Singapore Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force (includes Air Defense)	Sri Lanka Army, Sri Lanka Navy, Sri Lanka Air Force
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces	6,893 Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	2,212 Ranked 50th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$11.44 Ranked 35th. 39 times more than Sri Lanka	$0.30 Ranked 124th.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	2,019.03 kW Ranked 27th. 16 times more than Sri Lanka	130.01 kW Ranked 130th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	2.42 million Ranked 102nd.	6 million Ranked 70th. 2 times more than Singapore
Economy > Exports > Commodities	machinery and equipment (including electronics and telecommunications), pharmaceuticals and other chemicals, refined petroleum products	textiles and apparel, tea and spices; rubber manufactures; precious stones; coconut products, fish
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	7,668.31 kWh Ranked 5th. 18 times more than Sri Lanka	416.33 kWh Ranked 19th.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$1.68 Ranked 54th. 30% more than Sri Lanka	$1.29 Ranked 100th.
Religion > Christianity > Percent Christian	18% Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	8% Ranked 24th.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index	100% Ranked 133th. 5% more than Sri Lanka	94.9% Ranked 156th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	2.62 million Ranked 123th.	11.06 million Ranked 77th. 4 times more than Singapore
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	53.77 billion Ranked 28th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	10.62 billion Ranked 62nd.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	388 per 100,000 people Ranked 12th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	105 per 100,000 people Ranked 86th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	88.16 Ranked 27th. 69% more than Sri Lanka	52.28 Ranked 86th.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km	700 Ranked 175th.	65,610 Ranked 116th. 94 times more than Singapore
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	0.1% Ranked 21st.	32.7% Ranked 5th. 327 times more than Singapore
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	2,348 Ranked 126th.	3,385 Ranked 115th. 44% more than Singapore
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio	9.7 Ranked 3rd. 41% more than Sri Lanka	6.9 Ranked 4th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$2,662.04 Ranked 3rd. 9 times more than Sri Lanka	$281.77 Ranked 125th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$3.03 Ranked 43th. 13% more than Sri Lanka	$2.69 Ranked 63th.
Energy > Electricity > Production	44.41 billion kWh Ranked 43th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	11.52 billion kWh Ranked 65th.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Republic of Singapore	Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
Media > Personal computers per 1000	620.21 Ranked 4th. 23 times more than Sri Lanka	27.25 Ranked 105th.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	0.776 km per 1,000 people Ranked 106th.	5.08 km per 1,000 people Ranked 36th. 7 times more than Singapore
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	1.25 million Ranked 87th.	2.46 million Ranked 56th. 97% more than Singapore
Transport > Vehicles > Per km of road	207.02 Ranked 2nd. 19 times more than Sri Lanka	11 Ranked 25th.
People > Cities > Urban population	100,000 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	39,754 Ranked 200th.
Geography > Land use > Arable land	0.89% Ranked 198th.	18.29% Ranked 58th. 21 times more than Singapore
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	27.02 Ranked 37th. 23 times more than Sri Lanka	1.2 Ranked 102nd.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	29% Ranked 51st. 29 times more than Sri Lanka	1% Ranked 139th.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people	148.75 Ranked 65th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	57.94 Ranked 97th.
Industry > Manufacturing growth	-4.13 Ranked 115th.	3.3 Ranked 30th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	18.75 Ranked 87th.	28.85 Ranked 8th. 54% more than Singapore
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services	69.7% Ranked 6th. 70% more than Sri Lanka	41% Ranked 18th.
Weather > Precipitation	1.65 billion cubic metres Ranked 33th.	107.6 billion cubic metres Ranked 21st. 65 times more than Singapore
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people	112.68 Ranked 59th. 6 times more than Sri Lanka	18.05 Ranked 103th.
Economy > Imports	$374.90 billion Ranked 13th. 22 times more than Sri Lanka	$17.18 billion Ranked 80th.
People > Nationality > Adjective	Singapore	Sri Lankan
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index	70.2% Ranked 179th.	95.6% Ranked 162nd. 36% more than Singapore
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 0, FM 17, shortwave 2	AM 15, FM 52, shortwave 4
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered	75-89	50-74
People > Sex ratio > Total population	0.96 male(s)/female Ranked 156th. The same as Sri Lanka	0.96 male(s)/female Ranked 155th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	7.31% Ranked 196th.	10.39% Ranked 103th. 42% more than Singapore
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	60.71 Ranked 19th. 85% more than Sri Lanka	32.89 Ranked 42nd.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.24 births per woman Ranked 171st.	1.91 births per woman Ranked 126th. 54% more than Singapore
Industry > Growth	-1.01 Ranked 112th.	4.21 Ranked 27th.
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters	2 Ranked 53th.	0.0 Ranked 76th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	president elected by popular vote for six-year term; election last held on 27 August 2011 (next to be held by August 2017); following legislative elections, leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by president; deputy prime ministers appointed by president	president elected by popular vote for a six-year term, eligible for a second term; election last held on 26 January 2010 (next to be held in 2016)
Crime > Software piracy rate	37% Ranked 86th.	90% Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Singapore
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	11 Ranked 78th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	3 Ranked 110th.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	4.9% Ranked 15th. 88% more than Sri Lanka	2.6% Ranked 35th.
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$37.83 billion Ranked 5th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$11.70 billion Ranked 84th.
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.07 male(s)/female Ranked 14th. 3% more than Sri Lanka	1.04 male(s)/female Ranked 154th.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$132.90 billion Ranked 17th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	$31.66 billion Ranked 33th.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.98 per 1,000 people Ranked 67th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	0.187 per 1,000 people Ranked 118th.
Energy > Crude oil > Production	20,170 bbl/day Ranked 76th.	0.0 Ranked 135th.
Economy > GINI index	42.48 Ranked 20th. 6% more than Sri Lanka	40.17 Ranked 12th.
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people	360.78 Ranked 7th. 14 times more than Sri Lanka	26.1 Ranked 54th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	61.9 Ranked 47th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	24.69 Ranked 137th.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$35,522.82 Ranked 1st. 195 times more than Sri Lanka	$181.85 Ranked 108th.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	301.11 billion Ranked 68th.	-342,500,968,341.475 Ranked 166th.
Economy > Tourist arrivals	7.78 million Ranked 29th. 18 times more than Sri Lanka	438,000 Ranked 107th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	23.73 Ranked 87th.	50 Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Singapore
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$5,883.74 per capita Ranked 11th. 16 times more than Sri Lanka	$358.75 per capita Ranked 60th.
Transport > Rail > Railway length	199.4 km Ranked 128th.	1,508 km Ranked 78th. 8 times more than Singapore
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$9.02 Ranked 100th. 63% more than Sri Lanka	$5.54 Ranked 125th.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$68.96 billion Ranked 22nd. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	$18.71 billion Ranked 34th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$8,901.84 Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Sri Lanka	$823.66 Ranked 100th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$2.14 Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$0.85 Ranked 106th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	20.65% Ranked 1st. 83% more than Sri Lanka	11.3% Ranked 90th.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	3 Ranked 25th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	1 Ranked 192nd.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$	$10.58 billion Ranked 27th. 13 times more than Sri Lanka	$803.00 million Ranked 91st.
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000	14.86 Ranked 9th. 25 times more than Sri Lanka	0.583 Ranked 126th.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	1,434.66 per 1,000 people Ranked 22nd. 6 times more than Sri Lanka	234.68 per 1,000 people Ranked 102nd.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita	1,582.35 kWh Ranked 31st. 13 times more than Sri Lanka	124.41 kWh Ranked 132nd.
Economy > Tax > Tax rates	20.45 Ranked 63th. 38% more than Sri Lanka	14.86 Ranked 77th.
Government > National symbol(s)	lion, merlion (mythical half lion-half fish creature)	lion
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	2,143.65 Ranked 25th. 8 times more than Sri Lanka	274.59 Ranked 123th.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	14.9% Ranked 65th. 75% more than Sri Lanka	8.5% Ranked 76th.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	29.95 billion Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	7.75 billion Ranked 56th.
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$271.59 billion Ranked 33th. 5 times more than Sri Lanka	$58.26 billion Ranked 62nd.
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total	167,000 Ranked 33th.	213,000 Ranked 27th. 28% more than Singapore
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	681.97 per 1,000 people Ranked 14th. 18 times more than Sri Lanka	36.88 per 1,000 people Ranked 127th.
Economy > GDP per person	36,536.96 Ranked 21st. 18 times more than Sri Lanka	2,067.58 Ranked 111th.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita	3.83 per 1,000 people Ranked 66th.	6.14 per 1,000 people Ranked 57th. 60% more than Singapore
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	1.05 billion Ranked 101st.	4.76 billion Ranked 71st. 5 times more than Singapore
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	16% Ranked 65th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	7% Ranked 79th.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	2.3 Ranked 188th.	8.3 Ranked 137th. 4 times more than Singapore
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	20.19 Ranked 50th.	45.59 Ranked 24th. 2 times more than Singapore
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$39.46 Ranked 52nd. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	$15.26 Ranked 131st.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year	547 Ranked 88th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	195 Ranked 136th.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	5.37% Ranked 163th.	22% Ranked 57th. 4 times more than Singapore
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	374.5 Ranked 42nd. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	169.69 Ranked 96th.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	84 years Ranked 8th. 8% more than Sri Lanka	78 years Ranked 42nd.
Geography > Natural hazards	NA	occasional cyclones and tornadoes
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Computer equipment, machinery, rubber products, petroleum products	Clothing and textiles, tea, gems, rubber, coconuts
Labor > Employment rate > Adults	61.6 Ranked 56th. 13% more than Sri Lanka	54.7 Ranked 104th.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	29.33 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 13th. 11 times more than Sri Lanka	2.79 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 44th.
Government > Flag description	two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and white; near the hoist side of the red band, there is a vertical, white crescent (closed portion is toward the hoist side) partially enclosing five white five-pointed stars arranged in a circle; red denotes brotherhood and equality; white signifies purity and virtue; the waxing crescent moon symbolizes a young nation on the ascendancy; the five stars represent the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice, and equality	yellow with two panels; the smaller hoist-side panel has two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and orange; the other larger panel depicts a yellow lion holding a sword on a dark red rectangular field that also displays a yellow bo leaf in each corner; the yellow field appears as a border around the entire flag and extends between the two panels; the lion represents Sinhalese ethnicity, the strength of the nation, and bravery; the sword demonstrates the sovereignty of the nation; the four bo leaves - symbolizing Buddhism and its influence on the country - stand for the four virtues of kindness, friendliness, happiness, and equanimity; orange signifies Sri Lankan Tamils, green the Sri Lankan Moors; dark red represents the European Burghers, but also refers to the rich colonial background of the country; yellow denotes other ethnic groups; also referred to as the Lion Flag
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date	October 20, 1979	October 16, 1998
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$5,883.74 Ranked 36th. 16 times more than Sri Lanka	$359.03 Ranked 106th.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea	3 nautical mile Ranked 184th.	12 nautical mile Ranked 10th. 4 times more than Singapore
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	44.88 billion Ranked 74th.	1.17 trillion Ranked 26th. 26 times more than Singapore
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	68.27 Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Sri Lanka	26.47 Ranked 51st.
Economy > Debt > External	$1.17 trillion Ranked 15th. 44 times more than Sri Lanka	$26.83 billion Ranked 72nd.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$1,700.12 Ranked 4th. 12 times more than Sri Lanka	$145.03 Ranked 131st.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	13,290.37$ Ranked 5th. 76 times more than Sri Lanka	174.66$ Ranked 87th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	17.8 Ranked 91st.	44.23 Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Singapore
Economy > Central bank discount rate	0.27% Ranked 136th.	7.5% Ranked 9th. 28 times more than Singapore
Media > Televisions	1.33 million Ranked 71st.	1.53 million Ranked 70th. 15% more than Singapore
Education > Secondary education, pupils	232,003 Ranked 109th.	2.57 million Ranked 30th. 11 times more than Singapore
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	0.016 per 1,000 people Ranked 180th.	0.545 per 1,000 people Ranked 112th. 34 times more than Singapore
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	408.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	170.45 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st.
Education > College and university > Private school share	65.31% Ranked 4th.	0.0 Ranked 99th.
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	1 Ranked 18th. 1% more than Sri Lanka	0.99 Ranked 44th.
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.748 Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Sri Lanka	0.313 Ranked 120th.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$5,620.46 per capita Ranked 39th. 10 times more than Sri Lanka	$583.00 per capita Ranked 87th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	24.07 Ranked 86th.	82.69 Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Singapore
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	72.2% Ranked 32nd. 25% more than Sri Lanka	57.9% Ranked 98th.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people	69.64 Ranked 20th. 12 times more than Sri Lanka	5.77 Ranked 139th.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	8,508.81 kWh per capita Ranked 4th. 18 times more than Sri Lanka	468.6 kWh per capita Ranked 24th.
Transport > Road > Motorway density	38.46 m of motorway per square km Ranked 68th. 4 times more than Sri Lanka	9.47 m of motorway per square km Ranked 84th.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	0.141 sq km Ranked 194th.	3.2 sq km Ranked 171st. 23 times more than Singapore

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