NationMaster Factoids Feed: People

Factoid #231

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:05:26 +0000

Mali and Niger have 7 children born per woman, yet their populations grow at less than 3% per year.

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 06:49:34 +0000

There are 11 countries where the average woman has more than six children. Ten of them are in Africa.

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 06:48:13 +0000

Like living in cities? Guadeloupe, Nauru, Monaco, Singapore, Gibraltar and Bermuda are only nations that are 100% urbanised.

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 06:46:36 +0000

Most households in Europe and North America contain fewer than three people.

Tue, 04 Oct 2005 02:13:13 +0000

Of all the nations of the world, China has the most people. But there are 71 nations that are more crowded.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 02:19:13 +0000

If you're Dutch or Swedish, you're among the world's most likely to end up living in a retirement home. If you're Japanese, you'll probably end up living with your children.

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:31:10 +0000

The United States has the world's highest marriage rate - as well as the world's highest divorce rate.

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:15:47 +0000

Nearly a quarter of people in Monaco are over 65.

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:15:29 +0000

Australians have a huge 380,000 sq m of land per person - and yet 91% live in urban areas.

Mon, 15 Nov 2004 20:15:02 +0000

Sri Lanka has lowest divorce rate in the world - and the highest rate of female suicide.