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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).
  • Economy > Population below poverty line: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Crime > Age of criminal responsibility: The age at which a person is no longer excluded from criminal liability.  The lowest age is indicated for countries where there isn’t a single age limit, for example where different states have different regulations (such as the USA) or there is different limits for boy and girls (such as in Iran). The spectrum is specifically wide for the USA and Mexico (both 6-12 years). Several US states do not stipulate any minimal age for criminal responsibility at all. For further qualifications, exceptions and other notes, please refer to notes.
  • 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.
  • Environment > Marine fish catch: Total marine fish catch
    Units: Metric Tons
  • 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 > Total crimes: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
  • 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.
  • Education > Children out of school, primary: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
  • 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
  • Crime > Total crimes per 1000: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Environment > Ecological footprint: Ecological footprint per capita
    Units: Hectares per Person
  • 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.
  • Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Military > Navy > Nuclear submarines: Number of nuclear submarines.
  • Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
  • 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.
  • Education > Children out of school, primary, female: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
  • Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare: Cereal yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land, includes wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded."
  • 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.
  • Lifestyle > Quality of life index: Quality of Life Index is an estimation of overall quality of life by using empirical formula (the formula is an our opinion and it's based on experiments). The actual formula might be changed. Currently, we put the highest weight to pollution - if the environment is polluted too much, the economy or safety cannot fulfill it. We put the second highest importance to safety, since it is more important to feel safe rather than wealthy, in our opinion. etc. The number 65 is added so that the numbers are in such range so it rarely goes under zero (65 is a range modifier).
  • 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.
  • Military > WMD > Nuclear: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of nuclear weapons
  • 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.
  • Military > Army > Attack helicopters: Number of attack helicopter (includes helicopters that have some attacking capabilities).
  • Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
  • 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.
  • Military > WMD > Missile: A description of the nation's situation with regards to the possession and manufacture of missile weapons of mass destruction
  • 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
  • Agriculture > Grains > Rice > Consumption: Figures for 2003/2004
  • 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
  • Weather > Temperature > Highest temperature ever recorded: Temperature.

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  • 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.
  • Agriculture > Produce > Banana > Production: Metric tons of Bananas produced in 2000.
  • 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).
  • Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence: Maximum length of sentence (under life).

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  • 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.
  • Religion > Christian > Orthodox > Orthodox population: Population by religion, sex and urban/rural residence.
  • Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies: List of news agencies.
  • 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.
  • Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption: Total national beer consumption (litres).
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Energy > Electrical outages > Days: Electrical outages are the average number of days per year that establishments experience power outages or surges from the public grid.
  • Transport > Commute > Distance: Distance. Based on 0-50 contributions for Argentina, Armenia, Austria and 63 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 5 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, and United States. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Distance".
  • 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 > Road > Expressway length: Expressway length (km).

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  • 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.
  • Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
  • Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Education > College and university > Gender ratio: Ratio of female to male tertiary enrollment is the percentage of men to women enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence: Possible other sentence.

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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • People > Abortion > Abortion rate: Abortions per 1000 women.
  • Culture > World Heritage Sites: Cultural sites.

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  • Weather > Precipitation: Average annual precipitation (rain or snow fall) in million cubic metres.
  • Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries: Length of land boundaries by border country
  • 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).
  • Background > National tree: Name of tree.

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  • 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.
  • Environment > Transport CO2 emission index: CO2 Emission Index is an estimation of CO2 consumption due to traffic time. Measurement unit is grams for the return trip. To calculate an average estimation of emission in grams for one way commute to work, divide this value with 2.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
  • 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."
  • Cost of living > IPad Index: Price of an Apple iPad Air 16 GB WIFI, in USD.
  • 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.
  • Education > Duration of compulsory education: Duration of compulsory education is the number of grades (or years) that a child must legally be enrolled in school.
  • 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.
  • Industry > Car > Production: OICA defines passenger cars as motor vehicles used for transporting passengers with at least four wheels and containing 8 seats or less.
  • Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
  • Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
  • Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
  • 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 > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land: Rural population density is the rural population divided by the arable land area. Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population. 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
STAT India South Africa HISTORY
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax $452.11
Ranked 109th.
$1,400.01
Ranked 48th. 3 times more than India
Crime > Crime levels 47.61
Ranked 45th.
86.27
Ranked 6th. 81% more than India
Crime > Murder rate 2.8 34
Crime > Rape rate 1.8
Ranked 46th.
132.4
Ranked 1st. 74 times more than India

Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate 2.8
Ranked 8th.
31
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than India

Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate 40,752
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than South Africa
15,940
Ranked 3rd.

Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people 34.24
Ranked 58th.
318.86
Ranked 11th. 9 times more than India

Economy > GDP $1.84 trillion
Ranked 11th. 5 times more than South Africa
$384.31 billion
Ranked 28th.

Economy > GDP per capita $1,489.24
Ranked 135th.
$7,507.67
Ranked 68th. 5 times more than India

Economy > Gross National Income $477.00 billion
Ranked 12th. 4 times more than South Africa
$122.00 billion
Ranked 28th.
Economy > Population below poverty line 29.8%
Ranked 19th.
31.3%
Ranked 14th. 5% more than India

Geography > Land area > Square miles 1.24 million square miles
Ranked 4th. 3 times more than South Africa
470,693 square miles
Ranked 15th.
Government > Government type federal republic republic
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people 0.6 per 1,000 people
Ranked 19th.
0.77 per 1,000 people
Ranked 16th. 28% more than India

People > Population 1.22 billion
Ranked 2nd. 25 times more than South Africa
48.6 million
Ranked 26th.

Government > Legal system common law system based on the English model; separate personal law codes apply to Muslims, Christians, and Hindus; judicial review of legislative acts mixed legal system of Roman-Dutch civil law, English common law, and customary law
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft 1,080
Ranked 2nd. 25 times more than South Africa
43
Ranked 39th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 15.9%
Ranked 85th.
16.73%
Ranked 60th. 5% more than India

Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate 1.84%
Ranked 135th. About the same as South Africa
1.83%
Ranked 141st.

Geography > Area > Comparative slightly more than one-third the size of the US slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents 4.2
Ranked 105th.
12.7
Ranked 48th. 3 times more than India
Crime > Age of criminal responsibility 7
Ranked 50th.
10
Ranked 41st. 43% more than India
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > - -5% of GDP
Ranked 143th. 4% more than South Africa
-4.8% of GDP
Ranked 139th.

Geography > Climate varies from tropical monsoon in south to temperate in north mostly semiarid; subtropical along east coast; sunny days, cool nights
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people 18.39
Ranked 46th.
1,324.15
Ranked 1st. 72 times more than India

Geography > Area > Land 2.97 million sq km
Ranked 8th. 2 times more than South Africa
1.22 million sq km
Ranked 25th.

Government > Legislative branch bicameral Parliament or Sansad consists of the Council of States or Rajya Sabha (a body consisting of not more than 250 members up to 12 of whom are appointed by the president, the remainder are chosen by the elected members of the state and territorial assemblies; members serve six-year terms) and the People's Assembly or Lok Sabha bicameral Parliament consisting of the National Council of Provinces
Geography > Geographic coordinates 20 00 N, 77 00 E 29 00 S, 24 00 E
Religion > Religions Hindu 80.5%, Muslim 13.4%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.1% Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, Muslim 1.5%, other Christian 36%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power 60.32
Ranked 43th.
94.3
Ranked 15th. 56% more than India
People > Population > Population growth, past and future -0.244
Ranked 141st. 22% more than South Africa
-0.2
Ranked 128th.

Military > Army > Main battle tanks 5,978
Ranked 2nd. 36 times more than South Africa
168
Ranked 35th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro $1.77
Ranked 125th.
$2.96
Ranked 75th. 67% more than India
Environment > Marine fish catch 2.24 million tons
Ranked 10th. 4 times more than South Africa
576,551 tons
Ranked 22nd.
Economy > Unemployment rate 8.5%
Ranked 46th.
25.1%
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than India

Health > Human height > Average female height 1.521 m (5 ft 0 in) 1.590 m (5 ft 2 ⁄ 2 in)
People > Ethnic groups Indo-Aryan 72%, Dravidian 25%, Mongoloid and other 3% black African 79%, white 9.6%, colored 8.9%, Indian/Asian 2.5%
Government > Suffrage 18 years of age; universal 18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total 3.29 million sq km
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than South Africa
1.22 million sq km
Ranked 26th.

People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent 11.18%
Ranked 83th.
11.71%
Ranked 62nd. 5% more than India

Crime > Police officers 122.5
Ranked 28th.
343.5
Ranked 18th. 3 times more than India
Government > Constitution previous 1935 (preindependence); latest draft completed 4 November 1949, adopted 26 November 1949, effective 26 January 1950; amended many times, last in 2013 several previous; latest drafted 8 May 1996, approved 4 December 1997, effective 4 February 1997; amended many times, last in 2013
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares 159.65 million hectares
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than South Africa
14.75 million hectares
Ranked 19th.

Crime > Total crimes 1.76 million
Ranked 10th.
2.68 million
Ranked 7th. 52% more than India
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use 3.2%
Ranked 4th.
4.3%
Ranked 13th. 34% more than India
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage last=Wage Indicator Foundation|title=Minimum Wages India 2012 \u2013 Current Minimum Wage Rate India|url= http://www.paycheck.in/main/salary/minimumwages|accessdate=10 December 2012}}</ref> None; for farm workers the minimum wage is approximately R 7.71 ($0.85) per hour; for domestic workers employed more than 27 hours per week it ranges from 4.85 rand ($0.53) to 7.06 rand ($0.78) per hour.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes 22,172
Ranked 3rd.
66,196
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than India

Government > Judicial branch Supreme Court (one chief justice and 25 associate justices are appointed by the president and remain in office until they reach the age of 65 or are removed for "proved misbehavior") Constitutional Court; Supreme Court of Appeals; High Courts; Magistrate Courts
Education > Children out of school, primary 1.39 million
Ranked 4th. 2 times more than South Africa
656,487
Ranked 6th.

Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people 18
Ranked 158th.
165
Ranked 83th. 9 times more than India
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita $3,355.94
Ranked 126th.
$10,551.84
Ranked 78th. 3 times more than India

Geography > Land area > Sq. km 2.97 million sq km
Ranked 8th. 2 times more than South Africa
1.21 million sq km
Ranked 24th.

People > Birth rate 20.24 births/1,000 population
Ranked 87th. 6% more than South Africa
19.14 births/1,000 population
Ranked 94th.

Crime > Drugs > Opiates use 0.4%
Ranked 10th. 33% more than South Africa
0.3%
Ranked 9th.
Crime > Assault rate 23.1
Ranked 73th.
1,188
Ranked 4th. 51 times more than India
Crime > Total crimes per 1000 1.64
Ranked 76th.
58.94
Ranked 15th. 36 times more than India
People > Population growth -0.244%
Ranked 141st. 22% more than South Africa
-0.2%
Ranked 128th.

Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary 35.15
Ranked 29th. 19% more than South Africa
29.5
Ranked 31st.

Economy > Budget > Revenues $172.10 billion
Ranked 23th. 73% more than South Africa
$99.56 billion
Ranked 33th.

People > Age distribution > Median age 44.27 years
Ranked 118th. 4% more than South Africa
42.4 years
Ranked 141st.

Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP $3,800.00
Ranked 132nd.
$11,300.00
Ranked 82nd. 3 times more than India

Industry > Manufacturing output 220.16 billion
Ranked 7th. 5 times more than South Africa
45.95 billion
Ranked 27th.

Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year) 2,013
Ranked 6th. 1% more than South Africa
1,989
Ranked 28th.

Government > Political parties and leaders Aam Aadmi Party or AAP [Arvind KEJRIWAL]<br />All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or AIADMK [J. JAYALALITHAA]<br />All India Trinamool Congress or TMC [Mamata BANERJEE]<br />Bahujan Samaj Party or BSP [MAYAWATI]<br />Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP [Rajnath SINGH]<br />Biju Janata Dal or BJD [Naveen PATNAIK]<br />Communist Party of India or CPI [A.B. BARDHAN]<br />Communist Party of India-Marxist or CPI(M) [Prakash KARAT]<br />Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam or DMK [M.KARUNANIDHI]<br />Indian National Congress or INC [Sonia GANDHI]<br />Janata Dal (United) or JD(U) [Sharad YADAV]<br />Nationalist Congress Party or NCP [Sharad PAWAR]<br />Rashtriya Janata Dal or RJD [Lalu Prasad YADAV]<br />Rashtriya Lok Dal or RLD [Ajit SINGH]<br />Samajwadi Party or SP [Mulayam Singh YADAV]<br />Shiromani Akali Dal or SAD [Parkash Singh BADAL]<br />Shiv Sena or SS [Uddhav THACKERAY]<br />Telugu Desam Party or TDP [Chandrababu NAIDU]<br /> African Christian Democratic Party or ACDP [Kenneth MESHOE]<br />African National Congress or ANC [Jacob ZUMA]<br />Congress of the People or COPE [Mosiuoa LEKOTA]<br />Democratic Alliance or DA [Helen ZILLE]<br />Freedom Front Plus or FF+ [Pieter MULDER]<br />Inkatha Freedom Party or IFP [Mangosuthu BUTHELEZI]<br />Pan-Africanist Congress or PAC [Motsoko PHEKO]<br />United Christian Democratic Party or UCDP [Lucas MANGOPE]<br />United Democratic Movement or UDM [Bantu HOLOMISA]
Energy > Commercial energy use 494.03
Ranked 96th.
2,513.85
Ranked 43th. 5 times more than India
Health > Human height > Average male height 1.612 m (5 ft 3 &#8260; 2 in) 1.690 m (5 ft 6 &#8260; 2 in)
Economy > Economy > Overview India is developing into an open-market economy, yet traces of its past autarkic policies remain. Economic liberalization measures, including industrial deregulation, privatization of state-owned enterprises, and reduced controls on foreign trade and investment, began in the early 1990s and have served to accelerate the country's growth, which averaged under 7% per year since 1997. India's diverse economy encompasses traditional village farming, modern agriculture, handicrafts, a wide range of modern industries, and a multitude of services. Slightly more than half of the work force is in agriculture, but services are the major source of economic growth, accounting for nearly two-thirds of India's output, with less than one-third of its labor force. India has capitalized on its large educated English-speaking population to become a major exporter of information technology services, business outsourcing services, and software workers. In 2010, the Indian economy rebounded robustly from the global financial crisis - in large part because of strong domestic demand - and growth exceeded 8% year-on-year in real terms. However, India's economic growth began slowing in 2011 because of a slowdown in government spending and a decline in investment, caused by investor pessimism about the government's commitment to further economic reforms and about the global situation. High international crude prices have exacerbated the government's fuel subsidy expenditures, contributing to a higher fiscal deficit and a worsening current account deficit. In late 2012, the Indian Government announced additional reforms and deficit reduction measures to reverse India's slowdown, including allowing higher levels of foreign participation in direct investment in the economy. The outlook for India's medium-term growth is positive due to a young population and corresponding low dependency ratio, healthy savings and investment rates, and increasing integration into the global economy. India has many long-term challenges that it has yet to fully address, including poverty, corruption, violence and discrimination against women and girls, an inefficient power generation and distribution system, ineffective enforcement of intellectual property rights, decades-long civil litigation dockets, inadequate transport and agricultural infrastructure, limited non-agricultural employment opportunities, inadequate availability of quality basic and higher education, and accommodating rural-to-urban migration. South Africa is a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors and a stock exchange that is the 15th largest in the world. Even though the country possesses modern infrastructure that support a relatively efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the region, some components retard growth. The economy began to slow in the second half of 2007 due to an electricity crisis. State power supplier Eskom encountered problems with aging plants and meeting electricity demand necessitating "load-shedding" cuts in 2007 and 2008 to residents and businesses in the major cities. Subsequently, the global financial crisis reduced commodity prices and world demand. GDP fell nearly 2% in 2009 but has recovered since then. Unemployment, poverty, and inequality remain a challenge, with official unemployment at nearly 25% of the work force. Eskom has built two new power stations and installed new power demand management programs to improve power grid reliability. South Africa's economic policy has focused on controlling inflation, however, the country has had significant budget deficits that restrict its ability to deal with pressing economic problems. The current government faces growing pressure from special interest groups to use state-owned enterprises to deliver basic services to low-income areas and to increase job growth.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people 34.24
Ranked 58th.
318.86
Ranked 11th. 9 times more than India

Economy > Exports $301.90 billion
Ranked 19th. 3 times more than South Africa
$93.48 billion
Ranked 40th.

Crime > Violent crime > Murders 40,752
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than South Africa
15,940
Ranked 3rd.

Government > Executive branch > Cabinet Union Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister Cabinet appointed by the president
Education > Compulsary education duration 9
Ranked 64th. The same as South Africa
9
Ranked 56th.

People > Gender > Female population 760.43 million
Ranked 1st. 23 times more than South Africa
32.74 million
Ranked 35th.

People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total 245.95 million
Ranked 1st. 23 times more than South Africa
10.73 million
Ranked 40th.

Military > Budget 42.84 US$ BN
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than South Africa
3.9 US$ BN
Ranked 22nd.
Economy > GDP > Per capita $2,625.09 per capita
Ranked 130th.
$10,551.84 per capita
Ranked 38th. 4 times more than India

Agriculture > Rural population 59,140
Ranked 28th. 2 times more than South Africa
26,458
Ranked 123th.

People > Mother's mean age at first birth 19.9
Ranked 11th.
22.5
Ranked 2nd. 13% more than India
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita 502.71 kWh per capita
Ranked 105th.
5,486.63 kWh per capita
Ranked 31st. 11 times more than India

People > Death rate 7.39 deaths/1,000 population
Ranked 116th.
17.36 deaths/1,000 population
Ranked 1st. 2 times more than India

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle $0.36
Ranked 142nd.
$1.10
Ranked 59th. 3 times more than India
Environment > Ecological footprint 0.9
Ranked 47th.
4.04
Ranked 41st. 4 times more than India
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year 1,083
Ranked 83th. 2 times more than South Africa
495
Ranked 134th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white $0.37
Ranked 138th.
$0.89
Ranked 97th. 2 times more than India
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders All Parties Hurriyat Conference in the Kashmir Valley (separatist group)<br />Bajrang Dal (religious organization)<br />India Against Corruption [Anna HAZAREI]<br />Jamiat Ulema-e Hind (religious organization)<br />Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh [Mohan BHAGWAT] (religious organization)<br />Vishwa Hindu Parishad [Ashok SINGHAL] (religious organization)<br /><br /><strong>other:</strong><br />numerous religious or militant/chauvinistic organizations<br />hundreds of social reform, anti-corruption, and environmental groups at state and local level<br />various separatist groups seeking greater communal and/or regional autonomy Congress of South African Trade Unions or COSATU [Zwelinzima VAVI, general secretary]<br />South African Communist Party or SACP [Blade NZIMANDE, general secretary]<br />South African National Civics Organization or SANCO [Mlungisi HLONGWANE, national president]<br />
Geography > Natural resources coal (fourth-largest reserves in the world), iron ore, manganese, mica, bauxite, rare earth elements, titanium ore, chromite, natural gas, diamonds, petroleum, limestone, arable land gold, chromium, antimony, coal, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, tin, rare earth elements, uranium, gem diamonds, platinum, copper, vanadium, salt, natural gas
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita $190.22
Ranked 72nd.
$835.40
Ranked 30th. 4 times more than India

Crime > Burglaries 8
Ranked 50th.
852.8
Ranked 1st. 107 times more than India
Energy > Electricity > Consumption 698.8 billion kWh
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than South Africa
234.2 billion kWh
Ranked 3rd.

People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio 66.19%
Ranked 125th. 6% more than South Africa
62.17%
Ranked 140th.

Education > Adult literacy rate > Total 62.75
Ranked 14th.
89
Ranked 58th. 42% more than India

Geography > Surface area > Sq. km 3.29 million km²
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than South Africa
1.22 million km²
Ranked 24th.

People > Population growth rate 1.28%
Ranked 90th.
-0.45%
Ranked 220th.

Geography > Area > Land > Per capita 2.59 sq km per 1,000 people
Ranked 195th.
25.01 sq km per 1,000 people
Ranked 67th. 10 times more than India

Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita 257.91 per 1,000 people
Ranked 4th.
961.41 per 1,000 people
Ranked 43th. 4 times more than India

Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km 1.8 million sq. km
Ranked 8th. 87% more than South Africa
963,740 sq. km
Ranked 14th.

Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000 1.14
Ranked 85th.
12.82
Ranked 23th. 11 times more than India

Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years 65.96
Ranked 144th. 19% more than South Africa
55.3
Ranked 177th.

Crime > Robberies 1.6
Ranked 68th.
494.5
Ranked 1st. 309 times more than India
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people 124.18
Ranked 159th.
411.77
Ranked 103th. 3 times more than India
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita 684.11
Ranked 107th.
4,694.23
Ranked 45th. 7 times more than India

Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment $32.06
Ranked 140th.
$92.32
Ranked 82nd. 3 times more than India
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years 63.58
Ranked 49th.
78.12
Ranked 14th. 23% more than India
Military > Personnel > Per capita 2.78 per 1,000 people
Ranked 108th. 2 times more than South Africa
1.19 per 1,000 people
Ranked 141st.

Military > War deaths 1,962
Ranked 5th.
0.0
Ranked 67th.

Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita 0.129
Ranked 104th.
0.238
Ranked 59th. 85% more than India

Agriculture > Agricultural growth 121
Ranked 53th. 13% more than South Africa
107
Ranked 104th.

Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime 25.8
Ranked 55th.
66.85
Ranked 5th. 3 times more than India
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP 49.6 CIA
Ranked 64th. 15% more than South Africa
43.3 CIA
Ranked 82nd.
Media > Internet users 61.34 million
Ranked 6th. 14 times more than South Africa
4.42 million
Ranked 54th.
Economy > Public debt 51.7% of GDP
Ranked 61st. 22% more than South Africa
42.3% of GDP
Ranked 78th.

Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices 9.7%
Ranked 25th. 70% more than South Africa
5.7%
Ranked 65th.

Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary 25.92
Ranked 19th. 3% more than South Africa
25.05
Ranked 18th.

Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night 50.1
Ranked 48th. 5 times more than South Africa
10.71
Ranked 87th.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults 5.1
Ranked 65th.
6.1
Ranked 50th. 20% more than India
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ $235.25 billion
Ranked 4th. 6 times more than South Africa
$42.76 billion
Ranked 16th.

Crime > Kidnappings 2.09
Ranked 14th.
6.65
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than India
Language > Languages Hindi 41%, Bengali 8.1%, Telugu 7.2%, Marathi 7%, Tamil 5.9%, Urdu 5%, Gujarati 4.5%, Kannada 3.7%, Malayalam 3.2%, Oriya 3.2%, Punjabi 2.8%, Assamese 1.3%, Maithili 1.2%, other 5.9%; <i>note:</i> English enjoys associate status but is the most important language for national, political, and commercial communication; Hindi is the national language and primary tongue of 41% of the people; there are 14 other official languages: Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, Gujarati, Malayalam, Kannada, Oriya, Punjabi, Assamese, Kashmiri, Sindhi, and Sanskrit; Hindustani is a popular variant of Hindi/Urdu spoken widely throughout northern India but is not an official language IsiZulu 23.8%, IsiXhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans 13.3%, Sepedi 9.4%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4%, other 7.2%
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services 65%
Ranked 74th.
69%
Ranked 54th. 6% more than India
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total 172.86 million
Ranked 1st. 23 times more than South Africa
7.51 million
Ranked 40th.

Economy > Exports per capita $244.12
Ranked 148th.
$1,826.16
Ranked 83th. 7 times more than India

Media > Personal computers > Per capita 15.53 per 1,000 people
Ranked 48th.
84.58 per 1,000 people
Ranked 25th. 5 times more than India

Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year 1,083
Ranked 86th. 2 times more than South Africa
495
Ranked 141st.

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre $0.58
Ranked 144th.
$0.95
Ranked 120th. 64% more than India
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release $3.22
Ranked 134th.
$4.63
Ranked 108th. 44% more than India
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent 30.21%
Ranked 120th. 9% more than South Africa
27.74%
Ranked 139th.

Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes $50.18
Ranked 137th.
$71.95
Ranked 122nd. 43% more than India
Government > Administrative divisions 28 states and 7 union territories*; Andaman and Nicobar Islands*, Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh*, Chhattisgarh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli*, Daman and Diu*, Delhi*, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep*, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Puducherry*, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal 9 provinces; Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North-West, Western Cape
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index 7.1
Ranked 139th.
18.15
Ranked 82nd. 3 times more than India
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total 930.78 million
Ranked 1st. 24 times more than South Africa
39.55 million
Ranked 36th.

Education > Literacy > Total population 59.5%
Ranked 134th.
86.4%
Ranked 92nd. 45% more than India
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index 64.36
Ranked 28th. 6% more than South Africa
60.81
Ranked 31st.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total 80.33 million
Ranked 1st. 23 times more than South Africa
3.51 million
Ranked 40th.

People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate 1.9%
Ranked 182nd.
31.3%
Ranked 22nd. 16 times more than India
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen $0.79
Ranked 145th.
$1.74
Ranked 116th. 2 times more than India
Military > Navy > Nuclear submarines 2
Ranked 3rd.
0.0
Ranked 26th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index 0.726
Ranked 100th.
0.913
Ranked 48th. 26% more than India

Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre $388.60
Ranked 140th.
$842.16
Ranked 88th. 2 times more than India
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index 36.8
Ranked 13th.
65
Ranked 1st. 77% more than India

Religion > Religions > All Hindu 80.5%, Muslim 13.4%, Christian 2.3%, Sikh 1.9%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.1% (2001 census) Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, other Christian 36%, Islam 1.5%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1% (2001 census)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar $11,748.63
Ranked 139th.
$17,965.10
Ranked 120th. 53% more than India
Education > Primary education, duration > Years 5
Ranked 160th.
7
Ranked 11th. 40% more than India

Military > Global Peace Index 2.57
Ranked 22nd. 12% more than South Africa
2.29
Ranked 42nd.

Education > Secondary education, duration > Years 7
Ranked 50th. 40% more than South Africa
5
Ranked 175th.

Military > Navy > Corvette warships 36
Ranked 1st.
0.0
Ranked 42nd.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh 835.4 billion
Ranked 6th. 4 times more than South Africa
237.47 billion
Ranked 17th.

Media > Televisions per 1000 57.6
Ranked 133th.
130.11
Ranked 100th. 2 times more than India
Health > Births and maternity > Future births 16,181.96
Ranked 1st. 23 times more than South Africa
708.87
Ranked 40th.

Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita 2.41 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 49th.
10.65 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 82nd. 4 times more than India

People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 53.89%
Ranked 75th.
55.53%
Ranked 57th. 3% more than India

Education > Children out of school, primary, female 6.11 million
Ranked 1st. 19 times more than South Africa
320,723
Ranked 9th.

Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare 2,647.2
Ranked 84th.
3,807.4
Ranked 47th. 44% more than India

People > Population in 2015 1.26 million thousand
Ranked 2nd. 26 times more than South Africa
47,902 thousand
Ranked 27th.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth 26.5
Ranked 58th.
28.7
Ranked 14th. 8% more than India

Geography > Terrain upland plain (Deccan Plateau) in south, flat to rolling plain along the Ganges, deserts in west, Himalayas in north vast interior plateau rimmed by rugged hills and narrow coastal plain
Education > High school enrolment rate 85.13
Ranked 70th.
93.52
Ranked 57th. 10% more than India

Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population 66.8 years
Ranked 156th. 35% more than South Africa
49.33 years
Ranked 210th.

Transport > Road > Motorway length 1,208 km
Ranked 38th.
1,927 km
Ranked 25th. 60% more than India
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people 5.5
Ranked 67th.
69
Ranked 1st. 13 times more than India
Military > Paramilitary personnel 1.3 million
Ranked 2nd. 105 times more than South Africa
12,382
Ranked 48th.
Military > Service age and obligation 16 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; women officers allowed in noncombat roles only 18 years of age for voluntary military service
Geography > Location Southern Asia, bordering the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal, between Burma and Pakistan Southern Africa, at the southern tip of the continent of Africa
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost 55.92
Ranked 35th. 24% more than South Africa
45
Ranked 42nd.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper 172.41 million
Ranked 1st. 18 times more than South Africa
9.47 million
Ranked 2nd.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index 74.89
Ranked 46th.
110.48
Ranked 31st. 48% more than India
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP 3.17%
Ranked 44th.
5.96%
Ranked 28th. 88% more than India

Labor > Labor force > By occupation agriculture 60%, industry 17%, services 23% agriculture 30%, industry 25%, services 45%
Economy > Human Development Index 0.602
Ranked 127th.
0.658
Ranked 120th. 9% more than India
Labor > Unemployment rate 10.8%
Ranked 23th.
23.3%
Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than India

Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000 3.21
Ranked 104th.
4.64
Ranked 34th. 45% more than India

People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people 7.95
Ranked 91st.
13.55
Ranked 20th. 70% more than India

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution 67.89
Ranked 15th. 32% more than South Africa
51.44
Ranked 14th.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita 4.67 per 1,000 people
Ranked 140th.
196.63 per 1,000 people
Ranked 88th. 42 times more than India

Media > Households with television 32%
Ranked 98th.
59.2%
Ranked 34th. 85% more than India

Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people 23.8 per 1,000 people
Ranked 73th. 1% more than South Africa
23.51 per 1,000 people
Ranked 75th.

Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index 8.15
Ranked 4th. 151 times more than South Africa
0.054
Ranked 110th.
Military > WMD > Nuclear India embarked on a nuclear power program in 1958 and a nuclear explosives program in 1968. Following a test of a nuclear device in May 1974, and five additional nuclear weapon-related tests in May 1998, India formally declared itself a nuclear weapon state. New Delhi's stock of weapons-grade plutonium is estimated to be between 240-395kg, which depending on the sophistication of the warhead design, could be used to manufacture 40-90 simple fission weapons. According to Indian government sources, India is capable of building a range of nuclear weapon systems ranging from "…low yields to 200 kilotons, involving fission, boosted-fission, and two-stage thermonuclear designs." India is not a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). In the 1960s, South Africa began to explore the technical utility of "peaceful nuclear explosions" for mining and engineering purposes. In 1973, then Prime Minister Johannes Vorster approved a program to develop a limited nuclear deterrent capability. Ultimately, South Africa manufactured six air-deliverable nuclear weapons of the "gun-type" design. In parallel with decisions to end apartheid, the government halted the bomb program in 1989 and dismantled existing weapons and associated production equipment. South Africa acceded to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear weapon state in 1991, and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors subsequently verified the completeness of its nuclear dismantlement. South Africa joined the Zangger Committee in 1994 and the Nuclear Suppliers Group in 1995. South Africa was instrumental in winning indefinite extension of the NPT in 1995, and played a leading role in successful conclusion of the 2000 NPT Review Conference as a member of the "New Agenda Coalition" that also included Brazil, Egypt, Ireland, Mexico, New Zealand, and Sweden. More recently, South Africa began working more closely with the IAEA in 2004, in order to monitor international smuggling of nuclear weapons materials, after investigations of a South African businessman exposed connections to the A.Q. Khan network. In 2004, there was also ample discussion concerning South Africa’s dwindling coal reserves and its need for additional nuclear power generation.
Culture > Happy Planet Index 50.9
Ranked 32nd. 71% more than South Africa
29.7
Ranked 118th.

Government > Executive branch > Head of government Prime Minister Manmohan SINGH (since 22 May 2004) President Jacob ZUMA (since 9 May 2009); Deputy President Kgalema MOTLANTHE (since 11 May 2009)
Geography > Coastline 7,000 km
Ranked 20th. 3 times more than South Africa
2,798 km
Ranked 43th.

Labor > Labor force 478.3 million
Ranked 2nd. 28 times more than South Africa
17.32 million
Ranked 31st.

Environment > Current issues deforestation; soil erosion; overgrazing; desertification; air pollution from industrial effluents and vehicle emissions; water pollution from raw sewage and runoff of agricultural pesticides; tap water is not potable throughout the country; huge and growing population is overstraining natural resources lack of important arterial rivers or lakes requires extensive water conservation and control measures; growth in water usage outpacing supply; pollution of rivers from agricultural runoff and urban discharge; air pollution resulting in acid rain; soil erosion; desertification
Energy > Oil > Consumption 2.98 million bbl/day
Ranked 5th. 5 times more than South Africa
579,000 bbl/day
Ranked 26th.

Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years 67.74
Ranked 145th. 18% more than South Africa
57.2
Ranked 173th.

Military > Army > Attack helicopters 140
Ranked 4th. 18 times more than South Africa
8
Ranked 19th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending 35.89%
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than South Africa
11.88%
Ranked 91st.

Health > Life expectancy > Men 64 years
Ranked 91st. 21% more than South Africa
53 years
Ranked 72nd.
Military > Navy > Submarines 18
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than South Africa
3
Ranked 16th.
Media > Television > List of TV stations <p>Doordarshan - public TV; operates national, regional, local and satellite services</p> </p>CNN-IBN - 24-hour news channel in English, partially owned by CNN&#039;s parent, Turner International</p> </p>New Delhi TV (NDTV) - operates NDTV 24x7 and NDTV-India news channels in English and Hindi</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12557390">Full Article</a> <p>SABC - state broadcaster, operates three national TV networks, two pay-TV channels</p> </p>e.tv - free-to-air, commercial; also operates news network eNCA</p> </p>M-Net - pay-TV, pan-African audience</p>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita 0.779 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 83th.
4.53 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 57th. 6 times more than India

Military > WMD > Missile For almost two decades, India has sought to develop and deploy ballistic and other missiles. User trials of the Prithvi-1 (150 km-range) and Prithvi-2 (250 km-range) ballistic missiles have been completed; both variants have been "inducted" into the Indian Army and Air Force respectively. India's Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) announced in September 2002 that the naval variant of the Prithvi (Dhanush) has completed sea trials and is ready for "induction." Five tests of different versions of the intermediate-range Agni ballistic missile were conducted between May 1989 and January 2001. Limited series production of the Agni-TD-I (1,500 km-range) and Agni-II (2,000-2,500 km-range) has commenced, and the Indian Army is raising a missile group to take possession of the missiles. In January 2003, DRDO conducted a second test of the single-stage, solid-fuel, 700-800 km-range version of the Agni. This new missile has been dubbed the Agni-1; it will be the likely successor to the Prithvi-series, which will henceforth be used in a battlefield support role. India reportedly will test a 3,500-4,000 km-range variant of the Agni (Agni-III) by the end of 2003. 'Development flight-trials' of the supersonic cruise missile BrahMos/PJ-10, which India is co-developing with Russian assistance, are likely to continue through 2003, with serial production expected to begin in 2004. However, India's sea-launched ballistic missile, Sagarika, is not expected to become operational before 2010. India is not a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR); in November 2002, it rejected a draft of the International Code of Conduct (ICOC) on ballistic missile proliferation on grounds that it is discriminatory and interferes with the peaceful uses of space technology. It is not clear when South Africa began ballistic missile-related efforts, but reportedly by the mid-1980s, some missile infrastructure existed in the country. It appears that Israel collaborated with South Africa in development of this program, but the nature and extent of this relationship is unknown. Following a July 1989 flight-test of what Pretoria described as a “booster rocket” in a space-launch program, U.S. intelligence noted striking similarities between this system and Israel’s intermediate-range Jericho-2 ballistic missile. Facing U.S. opposition to missile proliferation and the end of its apartheid government, South Africa abandoned its missile and space launch programs in 1991 and dismantled associated facilities under international observation. South Africa became a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) in 1995.
People > Total fertility rate 2.55 children born/woman
Ranked 80th. 13% more than South Africa
2.25 children born/woman
Ranked 97th.

Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years 64.26
Ranked 139th. 20% more than South Africa
53.48
Ranked 179th.

People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent 23.93%
Ranked 119th. 11% more than South Africa
21.61%
Ranked 139th.

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg $0.72
Ranked 138th.
$1.37
Ranked 95th. 90% more than India
Media > Television receivers > Per capita 65.26 per 1,000 people
Ranked 113th.
127.06 per 1,000 people
Ranked 91st. 95% more than India

Government > Executive branch > Chief of state President Pranab MUKHERJEE (since 22 July 2012); Vice President Mohammad Hamid ANSARI (since 11 August 2007) President Jacob ZUMA (since 9 May 2009); Deputy President Kgalema MOTLANTHE (since 11 May 2009)
Agriculture > Grains > Rice > Consumption 85,250 thousand metric tons
Ranked 2nd. 126 times more than South Africa
675 thousand metric tons
Ranked 17th.
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address use embassy street address P. O. Box 9536, Pretoria 0001
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people 68.72
Ranked 152nd.
134.8
Ranked 41st. 96% more than India

Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity $4.72 trillion
Ranked 3rd. 8 times more than South Africa
$576.10 billion
Ranked 25th.

Government > Capital city > Name New Delhi Pretoria (administrative capital)
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates 28 36 N, 77 12 E 25 42 S, 28 13 E
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts Illegal since 1860 . Penalties up to life imprisonment. Male legal since 1998 (retroactive to 1994) Female always legal UN decl. sign.
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons 963.48
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than South Africa
229.05
Ranked 11th.

Government > International organization participation ABEDA, ADB, AfDB (nonregional member), ARF, ASEAN (dialogue partner), BIMSTEC, BIS, BRICS, C, CD, CERN (observer), CICA, CP, EAS, FAO, FATF, G-15, G-20, 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), LAS (observer), MIGA, MONUSCO, NAM, OAS (observer), OECD, OPCW, PCA, PIF (partner), SAARC, SACEP, SCO (observer), UN, UNCTAD, UNDOF, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNISFA, UNITAR, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNSC (temporary), UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO ACP, AfDB, AU, BIS, BRICS, C, CD, FAO, FATF, G-20, 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, MONUSCO, NAM, NSG, OECD (Enhanced Engagement, OPCW, Paris Club (associate), PCA, SACU, SADC, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNSC (temporary), UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population 0.6
Ranked 82nd. 3% more than South Africa
0.58
Ranked 85th.

Crime > Prisoners 313,635 prisoners
Ranked 4th. 72% more than South Africa
181,944 prisoners
Ranked 8th.
Weather > Temperature > Highest temperature ever recorded 50.6 \u00b0C (123 \u00b0F) 50.0 \u00b0C (122 \u00b0F)
Media > Internet > Users per 1000 69.02
Ranked 111th.
108.05
Ranked 81st. 57% more than India

Crime > Assaults 23.1
Ranked 53th.
1,188
Ranked 1st. 51 times more than India
Religion > Major religion(s) Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, Sikhism, Buddhism Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male 59.9%
Ranked 92nd. 49% more than South Africa
40.2%
Ranked 131st.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data $18.58
Ranked 130th.
$59.12
Ranked 34th. 3 times more than India
Geography > Area > Water 314,070 sq km
Ranked 4th. 68 times more than South Africa
4,620 sq km
Ranked 69th.

People > Age structure > 0-14 years 28.9%
Ranked 87th. 2% more than South Africa
28.3%
Ranked 92nd.

Military > Military service age and obligation 16-18 years of age for voluntary military service (Army 17 1/2, Air Force 17, Navy 16 1/2); no conscription; women may join as officers, but for noncombat roles only 18 years of age for voluntary military service; women are eligible to serve in noncombat roles; 2-year service obligation
Media > Broadcast media India's public TV network, operates about 20 national, regional, and local services; large number of privately-owned TV stations are distributed by cable and satellite service providers; government controls AM radio with All India Radio operating domestic and external networks; news broadcasts via radio are limited to the All India Radio Network; since 2000, privately-owned FM stations are permitted but limited to broadcasting entertainment and educational content the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) operates 4 TV stations, 3 are free-to-air and 1 is pay TV; e.tv, a private station, is accessible to more than half the population; multiple subscription TV services provide a mix of local and international channels; well developed mix of public and private radio stations at the national, regional, and local levels; the SABC radio network, state-owned and controlled but nominally independent, operates 18 stations, one for each of the 11 official languages, 4 community stations, and 3 commercial stations; more than 100 community-based stations extend coverage to rural areas
Transport > Airports 346
Ranked 21st.
566
Ranked 11th. 64% more than India

Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers 2
Ranked 2nd.
0.0
Ranked 47th.
Agriculture > Produce > Banana > Production 11 million metric tonnes
Ranked 1st. 44 times more than South Africa
250,000 metric tonnes
Ranked 29th.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places slightly more than one-third the size of the US slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence None None
Language > Major language(s) Hindi, English and more than 20 other official languages 11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana, Xhosa and Zulu
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio 0.21
Ranked 143th.
0.46
Ranked 75th. 2 times more than India

People > Gender > Male population 786.41 million
Ranked 1st. 25 times more than South Africa
31.4 million
Ranked 35th.

Energy > Electricity production > KWh 1.05 trillion
Ranked 5th. 4 times more than South Africa
259.58 billion
Ranked 16th.

People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total 467.24 million
Ranked 1st. 26 times more than South Africa
17.79 million
Ranked 34th.

Religion > Christian > Orthodox > Orthodox population 3.8 million
Ranked 12th. 90 times more than South Africa
42,251
Ranked 7th.

Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies <p>Press Trust of India (PTI) - non-profit, owned by newspaper titles</p> </p>Asian News International (ANI) - commercial, privately-owned multimedia news agency</p> </p>Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) - privately-owned newswire</p> <p>South African Press Association (SAPA)</p>
Industry > Gross value added by construction 143.61 billion
Ranked 4th. 10 times more than South Africa
13.72 billion
Ranked 36th.

Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre $1,203.47
Ranked 101st. 14% more than South Africa
$1,051.81
Ranked 109th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 60.17%
Ranked 72nd.
61.66%
Ranked 57th. 2% more than India

Economy > Fiscal year 1 1
Background > Overview <p>The world&#039;s largest democracy and second most populous country emerged as a major power in the 1990s. It is militarily strong, has major cultural influence and a fast-growing and powerful economy. </p> <p>A nuclear-armed state, it carried out tests in the 1970s and again in the 1990s in defiance of world opinion. However, India is still tackling huge social, economic and environmental problems. </p> <p>The vast and diverse Indian sub-continent - from the mountainous Afghan frontier to the jungles of Burma - was under foreign rule from the early 1800s until the demise of the British Raj in 1947. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12557384">Full Article</a> <p>Diversity is a key feature of South Africa, where 11 languages are recognised as official, where community leaders include rabbis and chieftains, rugby players and returned exiles, where traditional healers ply their trade around the corner from stockbrokers and where housing ranges from mud huts to palatial homes with swimming pools. </p> <p>The diverse communities, however, have not had much representation for long. </p> <p>Until 1994 South Africa was ruled by a white minority government which was so determined to hang onto power that it took activists most of the last century before they succeeded in their fight to get rid of apartheid and extend democracy to the rest of the population. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14094760">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft 7.9
Ranked 57th.
201.6
Ranked 1st. 26 times more than India
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita 613.72
Ranked 109th.
2,794.64
Ranked 41st. 5 times more than India

People > Age structure > 65 years and over 5.7%
Ranked 125th.
6.1%
Ranked 122nd. 7% more than India

Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry 18%
Ranked 169th.
32.1%
Ranked 66th. 78% more than India

Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery 39.2
Ranked 44th.
86.94
Ranked 5th. 2 times more than India
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km 368.15 people/m²
Ranked 18th. 10 times more than South Africa
38.61 people/m²
Ranked 141st.

Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek 48 hours
Ranked 19th. 7% more than South Africa
45 hours
Ranked 55th.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000 11.57
Ranked 128th.
21.63
Ranked 116th. 87% more than India

Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average $53.44
Ranked 63th. 7 times more than South Africa
$8.21
Ranked 89th.

Crime > Murders > WHO 3
Ranked 110th.
39.5
Ranked 5th. 13 times more than India
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita 6.29 per 1 million people
Ranked 45th.
141.85 per 1 million people
Ranked 18th. 23 times more than India

Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$ $302.31 billion
Ranked 2nd. 34 times more than South Africa
$8.86 billion
Ranked 33th.

People > Nationality > Noun Indian(s) South African(s)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population) 100
Ranked 157th.
151
Ranked 44th. 51% more than India
Economy > Inequality > GINI index 36.8
Ranked 26th.
57.77
Ranked 2nd. 57% more than India

Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares 158.65 million
Ranked 2nd. 11 times more than South Africa
14.5 million
Ranked 20th.

Media > Radio > List of radio stations <p>All India Radio - public, operates domestic and external networks</p> </p>Radio One - commercial radio network in six big cities</p> </p>Radio Mirchi - commercial network, stations in Mumbai, Delhi and other cities, mainly music, operated by The Times Group</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-south-asia-12557390">Full Article</a> <p>SABC - state broadcaster with 20 regional and national services in 11 languages, including: national English-language network SAfm; contemporary music station 5 FM; national Afrikaans station Radio Sonder Grense; national Zulu station Ukhozi FM; Sesotho station Lesedi FM</p> </p>Channel Africa - SABC&#039;s pan-African external radio</p> </p>YFM - popular Johannesburg commercial R&amp;B, soul and hip-hop station</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14094861">Full Article</a>
Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption 1.4 billion L
Ranked 1st.
3.1 billion L
Ranked 11th. 2 times more than India
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day 76.78
Ranked 53th. 94% more than South Africa
39.49
Ranked 88th.

Economy > Imports per capita $407.14
Ranked 154th.
$2,004.32
Ranked 99th. 5 times more than India

Economy > Gross National Income per capita $450.21
Ranked 119th.
$2,716.56
Ranked 65th. 6 times more than India
Military > Armed forces personnel 1.3 million
Ranked 4th. 21 times more than South Africa
63,000
Ranked 55th.
Education > Literacy > Female 48.3%
Ranked 131st.
85.7%
Ranked 82nd. 77% more than India
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry 14%
Ranked 16th.
26%
Ranked 8th. 86% more than India

Labor > Labor force, total 484.34 million
Ranked 2nd. 26 times more than South Africa
18.69 million
Ranked 33th.

Agriculture > Farm workers 261.63 million
Ranked 2nd. 207 times more than South Africa
1.26 million
Ranked 65th.

Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate 30%
Ranked 49th.
40%
Ranked 21st. 33% more than India

Health > Infant mortality rate > Total 47.57 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 50th. 10% more than South Africa
43.2 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 56th.

Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force July 21, 1999 June 25, 2001
Economy > GDP per capita in 1950 $597.00
Ranked 46th.
$2,251.00
Ranked 24th. 4 times more than India
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent $34.15
Ranked 130th.
$56.32
Ranked 103th. 65% more than India
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio 39.76%
Ranked 120th. 13% more than South Africa
35.05%
Ranked 139th.

Energy > Electrical outages > Days 67.15 days
Ranked 6th. 12 times more than South Africa
5.45 days
Ranked 14th.
Transport > Commute > Distance 5.39 km
Ranked 17th. 5 times more than South Africa
1 km
Ranked 37th.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point Kanchenjunga 8,598 m Njesuthi 3,408 m
Economy > Technology index 3.72
Ranked 61st.
4.33
Ranked 39th. 16% more than India
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita 108 Int. $
Ranked 55th. 8% more than South Africa
100 Int. $
Ranked 92nd.

Transport > Road > Expressway length 21,181 km
Ranked 3rd. 89 times more than South Africa
239 km
Ranked 52nd.
Military > Military expenditures 1.8% of GDP
Ranked 28th. 6% more than South Africa
1.7% of GDP
Ranked 12th.
Agriculture > Products rice, wheat, oilseed, cotton, jute, tea, sugarcane, lentils, onions, potatoes; dairy products, sheep, goats, poultry; fish corn, wheat, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables; beef, poultry, mutton, wool, dairy products
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent 17.15
Ranked 124th.
33.97
Ranked 87th. 98% more than India
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people 12.58
Ranked 155th.
41
Ranked 102nd. 3 times more than India

Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal $3.22
Ranked 142nd.
$4.17
Ranked 129th. 30% more than India
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution 65.89
Ranked 17th. 11% more than South Africa
59.62
Ranked 6th.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index 0.554
Ranked 135th.
0.629
Ranked 121st. 14% more than India

Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita 0.022% per 1 million people
Ranked 26th.
1.14% per 1 million people
Ranked 11th. 52 times more than India
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000 5.58
Ranked 38th.
6.27
Ranked 22nd. 12% more than India

People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent 5.19%
Ranked 95th.
5.47%
Ranked 64th. 5% more than India

People > Physicians density 0.65 physicians/1,000 population
Ranked 33th.
0.76 physicians/1,000 population
Ranked 21st. 17% more than India

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless $2.92
Ranked 143th.
$4.62
Ranked 112th. 58% more than India
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000 141.64 hectares
Ranked 42nd.
319.91 hectares
Ranked 45th. 2 times more than India

Military > Military branches Army, Navy (includes naval air arm), Air Force, Coast Guard South African National Defense Force (SANDF): South African Army, South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), South African Military Health Services
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people $0.00
Ranked 185th.
$0.22
Ranked 129th. 72 times more than India

Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people 172.61 kW
Ranked 125th.
885.35 kW
Ranked 72nd. 5 times more than India

People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total 370.1 million
Ranked 1st. 27 times more than South Africa
13.86 million
Ranked 35th.

Education > College and university > Gender ratio 69.94
Ranked 85th.
91.28
Ranked 50th. 31% more than India

Economy > Exports > Commodities petroleum products, precious stones, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, vehicles, apparel gold, diamonds, platinum, other metals and minerals, machinery and equipment
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita 490.04 kWh
Ranked 96th.
5,002.35 kWh
Ranked 32nd. 10 times more than India

Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter $1.25
Ranked 108th.
$1.38
Ranked 89th. 10% more than India

Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index 103.9%
Ranked 111th. 1% more than South Africa
102.6%
Ranked 117th.

People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total 833.64 million
Ranked 1st. 23 times more than South Africa
35.61 million
Ranked 36th.

Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing 239.53 billion
Ranked 8th. 6 times more than South Africa
42.76 billion
Ranked 35th.

Crime > Prisoners > Per capita 29 per 100,000 people
Ranked 152nd.
402 per 100,000 people
Ranked 10th. 14 times more than India
Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence Kidnapping, ??
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index 28.56
Ranked 138th.
42.25
Ranked 117th. 48% more than India
Geography > Total area > Sq. km 3.29 million
Ranked 8th. 3 times more than South Africa
1.22 million
Ranked 24th.

Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture 52%
Ranked 4th. 6 times more than South Africa
9%
Ranked 11th.

Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership 917,207
Ranked 3rd. 12 times more than South Africa
74,151
Ranked 38th.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio 5.6
Ranked 7th.
17.9
Ranked 1st. 3 times more than India
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre $159.12
Ranked 142nd.
$411.15
Ranked 90th. 3 times more than India
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg $2.01
Ranked 92nd. 40% more than South Africa
$1.44
Ranked 122nd.
Energy > Electricity > Production 985.4 billion kWh
Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than South Africa
257.9 billion kWh
Ranked 4th.

Government > Country name > Conventional long form Republic of India Republic of South Africa
Media > Personal computers per 1000 15.08
Ranked 48th.
84.03
Ranked 25th. 6 times more than India

Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita 3.32 km per 1,000 people
Ranked 58th.
8.23 km per 1,000 people
Ranked 23th. 2 times more than India
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total 115.83 million
Ranked 2nd. 27 times more than South Africa
4.32 million
Ranked 39th.

People > Cities > Urban population 40,860
Ranked 196th.
73,542
Ranked 101st. 80% more than India

Geography > Land use > Arable land 47.87%
Ranked 5th. 5 times more than South Africa
9.87%
Ranked 107th.

Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons 471.62
Ranked 4th. 7 times more than South Africa
63.73
Ranked 18th.

Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant 17%
Ranked 66th. 10% more than South Africa
15.5%
Ranked 71st.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people 12
Ranked 70th.
158.89
Ranked 62nd. 13 times more than India

Industry > Manufacturing growth 10.83
Ranked 4th.
-10.7
Ranked 88th.

Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked 39.83
Ranked 47th.
75.68
Ranked 7th. 90% more than India
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services 34%
Ranked 14th.
65%
Ranked 9th. 91% more than India

People > Abortion > Abortion rate 3.1 abortions per 1,000 women
Ranked 2nd.
4.5 abortions per 1,000 women
Ranked 2nd. 45% more than India
Culture > World Heritage Sites 24
Ranked 7th. 6 times more than South Africa
4
Ranked 52nd.
Weather > Precipitation 4 trillion cubic metres
Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than South Africa
548.6 billion cubic metres
Ranked 9th.
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries Bangladesh 4,053 km, Bhutan 605 km, Burma 1,463 km, China 3,380 km, Nepal 1,690 km, Pakistan 2,912 km Botswana 1,840 km, Lesotho 909 km, Mozambique 491 km, Namibia 967 km, Swaziland 430 km, Zimbabwe 225 km
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people 8
Ranked 82nd.
107.85
Ranked 60th. 13 times more than India

Economy > Imports $503.50 billion
Ranked 8th. 5 times more than South Africa
$102.60 billion
Ranked 32nd.

People > Nationality > Adjective Indian South African
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index 104.7%
Ranked 100th.
105.9%
Ranked 88th. 1% more than India

Media > Radio broadcast stations AM 153, FM 91, shortwave 68 AM 14, FM 347 (plus 243 repeaters), shortwave 1
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered <25 75-89
People > Sex ratio > Total population 1.08 male(s)/female
Ranked 13th. 9% more than South Africa
0.99 male(s)/female
Ranked 96th.

People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent 10.71%
Ranked 83th.
11.26%
Ranked 60th. 5% more than India

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality 32.11
Ranked 45th.
48.56
Ranked 14th. 51% more than India
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman 2.84 births per woman
Ranked 74th. 2% more than South Africa
2.78 births per woman
Ranked 77th.

Industry > Growth 9.27
Ranked 8th.
-7.21
Ranked 93th.

Sports > Chess > GrandMasters 11
Ranked 24th.
0.0
Ranked 90th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections president elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both houses of Parliament and the legislatures of the states for a five-year term (no term limits); election last held in July 2012 (next to be held in July 2017); vice president elected by both houses of Parliament for a five-year term; election last held in August 2012 (next to be held in August 2017); prime minister chosen by parliamentary members of the majority party following legislative elections; election last held April - May 2009 (next to be held no later than May 2014) president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 May 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
Crime > Software piracy rate 69%
Ranked 42nd. 2 times more than South Africa
34%
Ranked 88th.
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations 40
Ranked 40th.
152
Ranked 19th. 4 times more than India
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP 2.5%
Ranked 40th. 47% more than South Africa
1.7%
Ranked 52nd.

Economy > Budget > Expenditures $263.80 billion
Ranked 17th. 2 times more than South Africa
$117.80 billion
Ranked 30th.

People > Sex ratio > At birth 1.12 male(s)/female
Ranked 5th. 10% more than South Africa
1.02 male(s)/female
Ranked 214th.

Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ $1.15 trillion
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than South Africa
$252.67 billion
Ranked 11th.

Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita 4.94 per 1,000 people
Ranked 55th.
115.62 per 1,000 people
Ranked 4th. 23 times more than India

Energy > Crude oil > Production 990,200 bbl/day
Ranked 21st. 5 times more than South Africa
181,000 bbl/day
Ranked 39th.

Background > National tree Banyan Tree Real yellowwood
Economy > GINI index 36.8
Ranked 11th.
57.78
Ranked 1st. 57% more than India

Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people 70.94
Ranked 42nd. 2 times more than South Africa
29.62
Ranked 57th.

Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index 16
Ranked 144th.
44.43
Ranked 77th. 3 times more than India
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita $237.25
Ranked 104th.
$682.59
Ranked 70th. 3 times more than India

Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU 15.36 trillion
Ranked 13th. 31 times more than South Africa
503.55 billion
Ranked 55th.

Economy > Tourist arrivals 5.37 million
Ranked 37th.
9.59 million
Ranked 21st. 79% more than India

Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft 46.15
Ranked 59th.
81.61
Ranked 7th. 77% more than India
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita $124.97 per capita
Ranked 133th.
$2,062.36 per capita
Ranked 27th. 17 times more than India

Transport > Rail > Railway length 65,000 km
Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than South Africa
20,247 km
Ranked 15th.
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index 6,391.57
Ranked 10th.
9,236.54
Ranked 2nd. 45% more than India
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend $5.17
Ranked 127th.
$5.36
Ranked 126th. 4% more than India
People > Major infectious diseases > Degree of risk very high intermediate
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$ $447.81 billion
Ranked 4th. 5 times more than South Africa
$98.11 billion
Ranked 17th.

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg $0.36
Ranked 143th.
$1.10
Ranked 82nd. 3 times more than India
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre $635.56
Ranked 116th.
$844.70
Ranked 96th. 33% more than India
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent 7.49%
Ranked 129th. 11% more than South Africa
6.73%
Ranked 139th.

Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration 3
Ranked 65th. 3 times more than South Africa
1
Ranked 195th.

Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$ $12.46 billion
Ranked 25th. 41% more than South Africa
$8.86 billion
Ranked 30th.

Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000 0.922
Ranked 112th.
7.47
Ranked 36th. 8 times more than India
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people 127.67 per 1,000 people
Ranked 112th.
825.13 per 1,000 people
Ranked 54th. 6 times more than India

Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita 91.71 kWh
Ranked 136th.
783.29 kWh
Ranked 60th. 9 times more than India

Economy > Tax > Tax rates 14.31
Ranked 78th.
30.72
Ranked 43th. 2 times more than India

Government > National symbol(s) the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which depicts four Asiatic lions standing back to back mounted on a circular abacus, is the official emblem; the Bengal tiger is the national animal springbok antelope
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita 116.12
Ranked 148th.
268
Ranked 124th. 2 times more than India

Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population 14.4%
Ranked 66th. 10 times more than South Africa
1.5%
Ranked 116th.
Geography > Irrigated land 663,340 sq km
Ranked 1st. 40 times more than South Africa
16,700 sq km
Ranked 2nd.

Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication 120.54 billion
Ranked 11th. 4 times more than South Africa
31.39 billion
Ranked 26th.

Labor > GNI > Current US$ $1.89 trillion
Ranked 11th. 5 times more than South Africa
$375.79 billion
Ranked 27th.

Military > Armed forces personnel > Total 2.58 million
Ranked 2nd. 42 times more than South Africa
62,000
Ranked 61st.

Cost of living > IPad Index $512.61
Ranked 38th.
$559.38
Ranked 32nd. 9% more than India
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita 70.81 per 1,000 people
Ranked 115th.
108.77 per 1,000 people
Ranked 91st. 54% more than India

Economy > GDP per person 1,134.01
Ranked 126th.
5,785.99
Ranked 70th. 5 times more than India

Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita 2.4 per 1,000 people
Ranked 103th.
3.22 per 1,000 people
Ranked 94th. 35% more than India

Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh 183.33 billion
Ranked 6th. 74 times more than South Africa
2.46 billion
Ranked 92nd.

Education > Duration of compulsory education 8 years
Ranked 8th.
9 years
Ranked 73th. 13% more than India
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim 13.4%
Ranked 72nd. 9 times more than South Africa
1.5%
Ranked 111th.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate 43.8
Ranked 47th. 32% more than South Africa
33.3
Ranked 60th.

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution 55.1
Ranked 15th. 61% more than South Africa
34.13
Ranked 13th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2 $8.05
Ranked 144th.
$32.40
Ranked 73th. 4 times more than India
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year 96
Ranked 158th.
459
Ranked 100th. 5 times more than India
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection 5.21%
Ranked 164th.
6.2%
Ranked 156th. 19% more than India

Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000 25.13
Ranked 157th.
78.75
Ranked 132nd. 3 times more than India

Industry > Car > Production 2.81 million
Ranked 6th. 10 times more than South Africa
295,394
Ranked 26th.

Health > Life expectancy > Women 68 years
Ranked 92nd. 26% more than South Africa
54 years
Ranked 71st.
Economy > Exports > Main exports Agricultural products, textile goods, gems and jewellery, software services and technology, engineering goods, chemicals, leather products Gold, diamonds, metals and minerals, cars, machinery
Geography > Natural hazards droughts; flash floods, as well as widespread and destructive flooding from monsoonal rains; severe thunderstorms; earthquakes prolonged droughts
Labor > Employment rate > Adults 55.6
Ranked 99th. 35% more than South Africa
41.1
Ranked 160th.

Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$ 91.03 billion constant 2000 US$
Ranked 6th. 3 times more than South Africa
26.1 billion constant 2000 US$
Ranked 14th.

Government > Flag description three equal horizontal bands of saffron (subdued orange) (top), white, and green, with a blue chakra (24-spoked wheel) centered in the white band; saffron represents courage, sacrifice, and the spirit of renunciation; white signifies purity and truth; green stands for faith and fertility; the blue chakra symbolizes the wheel of life in movement and death in stagnation two equal width horizontal bands of red (top) and blue separated by a central green band that splits into a horizontal Y, the arms of which end at the corners of the hoist side; the Y embraces a black isosceles triangle from which the arms are separated by narrow yellow bands; the red and blue bands are separated from the green band and its arms by narrow white stripes; the flag colors do not have any official symbolism, but the Y stands for the "convergence of diverse elements within South African society, taking the road ahead in unity"; black, yellow, and green are found on the flag of the African National Congress, while red, white, and blue are the colors in the flags of the Netherlands and the UK, whose settlers ruled South Africa during the colonial era
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date October 13, 1996 November 11, 1995
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita $141.59
Ranked 127th.
$2,062.36
Ranked 60th. 15 times more than India

Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land 488.84 people/km² of arable lan
Ranked 15th. 4 times more than South Africa
129.44 people/km² of arable lan
Ranked 137th.

Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea 12 nautical mile
Ranked 79th. The same as South Africa
12 nautical mile
Ranked 54th.

Labor > Expense > Current LCU 13.77 trillion
Ranked 10th. 14 times more than South Africa
968.85 billion
Ranked 29th.

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water 34.11
Ranked 43th.
40.38
Ranked 22nd. 18% more than India
Economy > Debt > External $378.90 billion
Ranked 27th. 3 times more than South Africa
$130.40 billion
Ranked 41st.

Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre $98.48
Ranked 140th.
$334.74
Ranked 78th. 3 times more than India
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita 212.41$
Ranked 79th.
851.06$
Ranked 51st. 4 times more than India

Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs 32.79
Ranked 72nd.
71.43
Ranked 10th. 2 times more than India
Economy > Central bank discount rate 5.5%
Ranked 57th. 10% more than South Africa
5%
Ranked 25th.

Media > Televisions 63 million
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than South Africa
6 million
Ranked 29th.
Education > Secondary education, pupils 113.73 million
Ranked 1st. 23 times more than South Africa
4.84 million
Ranked 5th.

Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita 2.38 per 1,000 people
Ranked 75th. 66% more than South Africa
1.43 per 1,000 people
Ranked 91st.

Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita 45.45 per 1,000 people
Ranked 122nd.
105.5 per 1,000 people
Ranked 80th. 2 times more than India

Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment 0.93
Ranked 115th.
0.96
Ranked 119th. 3% more than India

Language > Linguistic diversity index 0.93
Ranked 9th. 7% more than South Africa
0.869
Ranked 20th.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita $146.39 per capita
Ranked 121st.
$1,472.80 per capita
Ranked 66th. 10 times more than India

People > Major infectious diseases > Food or waterborne diseases bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, and typhoid fever bacterial diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery 74.05
Ranked 45th.
92.56
Ranked 10th. 25% more than India
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services 65%
Ranked 4th. About the same as South Africa
64.9%
Ranked 64th.

Media > Internet users > Per 100 people 4.54
Ranked 145th.
8.58
Ranked 125th. 89% more than India

Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita 588.83 kWh per capita
Ranked 123th.
6,000.3 kWh per capita
Ranked 41st. 10 times more than India

Transport > Road > Motorway density 1 m of motorway per square km
Ranked 92nd.
47.82 m of motorway per square km
Ranked 62nd. 48 times more than India
Geography > Area > Land per 1000 2.53 sq km
Ranked 178th.
25 sq km
Ranked 57th. 10 times more than India

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