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Age structure > 0-14 years
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14.4 |
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[221st of 226]
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Age structure > 15-64 years
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66.8 |
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[78th of 226]
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DEFINITION: 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. |
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SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005 |
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Chinese population
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229 |
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[89th of 127]
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DEFINITION: Distribution of the Overseas Chinese Population |
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SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005 |
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Couples with children
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56% |
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[9th of 23]
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DEFINITION: Share of couples with children (1995) |
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SOURCE: University Libraries, Ohio University |
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Divorce rate
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0.76 per 1,000 people |
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[20th of 34]
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DEFINITION: Divorce rate per 1,000 people |
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SOURCE: OECD |
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Divorces per 100 marriages
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15.4 divorces per 100 marriag |
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[19th of 20]
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DEFINITION: Number of divorces per 100 marriages. Data for 2000. |
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SOURCE: divorcereform.org2004 |
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Gender development
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0.879 |
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[24th of 141]
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SOURCE: OECD |
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Gender empowerment
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0.512 |
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[41st of 65]
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DEFINITION: Gender Empowerment Measure (GEM). The GEM measures the participation of women and men in political decision-making. This index also has four indicators: female members of the Legislature, female participation in selected positions in public and private sector, female participation in academic and technical work, and estimated income. Both indexes are based on data collected by the UN and are processed to enable comparison. |
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SOURCE: Human Development Reports, United Nations 2002 |
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Marriage rate
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5.8 |
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[22nd of 27]
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DEFINITION: Number of marriages per 1,000 people per year |
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SOURCE: Human Development Reports, United Nations 2002 |
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Nobel prize laureates
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2 |
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[21st of 44]
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DEFINITION: Number of Nobel Prize Laureates 1901-2002 |
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SOURCE: United Nations, Monthly Bulletin of Statistics, April 2001 |
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Percentage living in rural areas.
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39% |
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[111st of 193]
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DEFINITION: Percentage of people living in rural areas. Data for 2003. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities. |
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SOURCE: The Nobel Foundation |
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Percentage living in urban areas
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61% |
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[89th of 199]
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DEFINITION: Percentage of people living in urban areas. Data for 2003. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities. |
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SOURCE: Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2003 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights. Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies |
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Projected population growth
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-11.47% |
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[120th of 141]
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DEFINITION: Percentage change in projected population between 2000 and 2050
Units: Percent Change in Population
Units: A threshold of 0 was applied. All countries with growth rates of 0 or below received the same score. |
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SOURCE: Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2003 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights. Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies |
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Rural population
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4,552,640
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[76th of 193]
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DEFINITION: Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population. |
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SOURCE: Population Reference Bureau, 2001 World Population Data Sheet, Washington, DC: PRB, 2001. via ciesin.org |
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Sex ratio > 15-64 years
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1 |
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[121st of 223]
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DEFINITION: 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. |
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SOURCE: World Development Indicators database |
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Teenage birth rate
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11.8 |
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[16th of 28]
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DEFINITION: The number of births to women aged below 20 per 1,000 women aged 15 to 19. (1995-1998) |
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SOURCE: CIA World Factbook, 28 July 2005 |
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Total Population
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10,688,058 |
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[75th of 227]
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DEFINITION: Total Population, as of April 26, 2005 |
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SOURCE: UNICEF |
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Urban population
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6,551,360
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[65th of 195]
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DEFINITION: Urban population is the midyear population of areas defined as urban in each country and reported to the United Nations. |
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SOURCE: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division, International Programs Center
Spanish Statistical Institute |
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Urbanization
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60 |
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[88th of 204]
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DEFINITION: Estimates and projections of urban and rural populations are made by the Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat and published every two years. These estimates and projections are based on national census or survey data that have been evaluated and, whenever necessary, adjusted for deficiencies and inconsistencies. Urban-rural classification of population in internationally published statistics follows the national census definition, which differs from one country or area to another. National definitions are usually based on criteria that may include any of the following: size of population in a locality, population density, distance between built-up areas, predominant type of economic activity, legal or administrative boundaries and urban characteristics such as specific services and facilities. |
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SOURCE: World Development Indicators database |
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Women > Adult literacy rate females as a % of males
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97 |
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[63rd of 144]
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DEFINITION: People - Women - Adult literacy rate: females as a % of males 2000 |
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SOURCE: Population Division of the United Nations Secretariat, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2001 Revision, Data Tables and Highlights (ESA/P/WP.173, 20 March 2002) |
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