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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 > 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.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
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.
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
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.
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.
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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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.
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.
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.
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Military > Battle-related deaths > Number of people: Battle-related deaths (number of people). 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.
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Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Economy > Human Development Index: The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Households with television: Households with television are the share of households with a television set. Some countries report only the number of households with a color television set, and therefore the true number may be higher than reported.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index: Score on Global Terrorism Index. A high value indicates that a country is affected by many terrorist incidents with a strong impact in terms of fatalities, injuries and damaged property.
Culture > Happy Planet Index: The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is calculated from three components: Perceived well-being, life expectancy and ecological footprint. A higher value indicates a happier population.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government: Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. For example, in the UK, the monarch is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. In the US, the president is both the chief of state and the head of government.
Geography > Coastline: The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea.
Labor > Labor force: The total labor force figure
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita: This entry is the total oil produced in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
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.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
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.
Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked abot the price of an Internet connection (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)". Prices in current USD.
Geography > Area > Water: Total water area in square kilometers
People > Age structure > 0-14 years: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
Military > Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
Transport > Airports: Total number of airports. Runways must be useable, but may be unpaved. May not have facilities for refuelling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places: This entry provides an area comparison based on total area equivalents. Most entities are compared with the entire US or one of the 50 states based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census. The smaller entities are compared with Washington, DC (178 sq km, 69 sq mi) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0.59 sq km, 0.23 sq mi, 146 acres).
Language > Major language(s): Country major languages.
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio: Purchasing power parity conversion factor is the number of units of a country's currency required to buy the same amount of goods and services in the domestic market as a U.S. dollar would buy in the United States. Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar). The ratio of the PPP conversion factor to the official exchange rate (also referred to as the national price level) makes it possible to compare the cost of the bundle of goods that make up gross domestic product (GDP) across countries. It tells how many dollars are needed to buy a dollar's worth of goods in the country as compared to the United States.
People > Gender > Male population: Total male population.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh: Electricity production (kWh). Electricity production is measured at the terminals of all alternator sets in a station. In addition to hydropower, coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power generation, it covers generation by geothermal, solar, wind, and tide and wave energy, as well as that from combustible renewables and waste. Production includes the output of electricity plants that are designed to produce electricity only as well as that of combined heat and power plants.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
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.
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$, period average). Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita: Patent applications are applications filed with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$: 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.
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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.
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.
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
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.
Crime > Violent crime > Domestic violence amongst Muslims: Information on and estimates of prevalence of various forms of domestic violence in Muslim-majority countries.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Culture > World Heritage Sites: Cultural sites.
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Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries: Length of land boundaries by border country
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.
Conflict > Civil war and unrest > Arab Spring death toll: Death toll related to events directly related to the Arab Spring.
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.
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
Health > Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita: Secondary education teachers includes full-time and part-time teachers. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh: Electricity production from renewable sources (kWh). Electricity production from renewable sources includes hydropower, geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year: This list compares the average annual consumption of cigarettes per adult in countries around the world. Ten european countries top the list, all located at the East of the continent, with the exception of Greece. Developed asian countries like China, South Korea and Japan also register high cigarette consumption, while Africa hosts the countries with less consumption.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Religion > Shia Islam population > Number of Shia muslims: Estimated population of Shi'a Muslims around the world.
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.
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.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita: Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita: Agricultural machinery refers to the number of wheel and crawler tractors (excluding garden tractors) in use in agriculture at the end of the calendar year specified or during the first quarter of the following year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > College and university > Private school share: Percentage of post-secondary students who attend a private school, college, or university.
Education > School life expectancy > Total: School life expectancy and transition from primary to secondary for school years 1998/99 and 1999/00, published in http://www.uis.unesco.org accessed on Sept. 2002 and Women's Indicators and Statistics Database (Wistat), Version 4, CD-ROM (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.00.XVII.4) based on data provided by UNESCO in 1999.
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.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Road > Motorway density: Meters of motorway per square kilometer.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000: Total land area in square kilometres. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.

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STAT	Iran	Saudi Arabia
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$447.61 Ranked 110th.	$1,786.07 Ranked 42nd. 4 times more than Iran
Crime > Crime levels	54.87 Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	23.41 Ranked 79th.
Crime > Murder rate	2.6	0.9
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate	3 Ranked 51st. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	1.04 Ranked 86th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	2,215 Ranked 21st. 8 times more than Saudi Arabia	265 Ranked 59th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	30.12 Ranked 61st. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	10.23 Ranked 108th.
Economy > GDP	$514.06 billion Ranked 24th.	$711.05 billion Ranked 20th. 38% more than Iran
Economy > GDP per capita	$6,815.57 Ranked 84th.	$25,136.21 Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Iran
Geography > Land area > Square miles	636,313 square miles Ranked 8th.	864,869 square miles Ranked 6th. 36% more than Iran
Government > Government type	theocratic republic	monarchy
Government > Legal system	Shia Islamic law	Islamic law
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.45 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.	1.37 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Iran
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft	407 Ranked 1st. 42% more than Saudi Arabia	287 Ranked 2nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	14.75% Ranked 139th. 5% more than Saudi Arabia	13.99% Ranked 172nd.
People > Population	79.85 million Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	26.94 million Ranked 46th.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.88% Ranked 79th. 4% more than Saudi Arabia	1.81% Ranked 188th.
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly smaller than Alaska	slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents	7.3 Ranked 76th.	35 Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Iran
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-2.4% of GDP Ranked 79th.	13.1% of GDP Ranked 7th.
Geography > Climate	mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along Caspian coast	harsh, dry desert with great temperature extremes
Geography > Area > Land	1.64 million sq km Ranked 18th.	2.15 million sq km Ranked 14th. 31% more than Iran
Government > Legislative branch	unicameral Islamic Consultative Assembly or Majles-e-Shura-ye-Eslami or Majles	Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura (150 members and a chairman appointed by the monarch to serve four-year terms); note - though the Council of Ministers announced in October 2003 its intent to introduce elections for a third of the Majlis al-Shura incrementally over a period of four to five years, to date no such elections have been held or announced
Geography > Geographic coordinates	32 00 N, 53 00 E	25 00 N, 45 00 E
Religion > Religions	Muslim 98% (Shia 89%, Sunni 9%), other (includes Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i) 2%	Muslim 100%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	29.12 Ranked 101st.	95.78 Ranked 14th. 3 times more than Iran
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	-0.165 Ranked 119th.	-0.395 Ranked 192nd. 2 times more than Iran
Military > Army > Main battle tanks	2,895 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	1,055 Ranked 2nd.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$3.00 Ranked 72nd. 25% more than Saudi Arabia	$2.40 Ranked 103th.
Environment > Marine fish catch	233,495 tons Ranked 39th. 6 times more than Saudi Arabia	41,160 tons Ranked 68th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	15.5% Ranked 19th. 46% more than Saudi Arabia	10.6% Ranked 40th.
People > Ethnic groups	Persian 61%, Azeri 16%, Kurd 10%, Lur 6%, Baloch 2%, Arab 2%, Turkmen and Turkic tribes 2%, other 1%	Arab 90%, Afro-Asian 10%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal	21 years of age; male
Geography > Area > Total	1.65 million sq km Ranked 19th.	2.15 million sq km Ranked 14th. 30% more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	10.25% Ranked 145th. 3% more than Saudi Arabia	9.98% Ranked 161st.
Government > Constitution	previous 1906; latest adopted 24 October 1979, effective 3 December 1979; amended 1989	1 March 1992 - Basic Law of Government, issued by royal decree, serves as the constitutional framework and is based on the Qur'an and the life and tradition of the Prophet Muhammad
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	16.1 million hectares Ranked 11th. 4 times more than Saudi Arabia	3.6 million hectares Ranked 55th.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	4.2% Ranked 1st. 14 times more than Saudi Arabia	0.3% Ranked 21st.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	The minimum wage was raised to 487,125 Iranian tomans (165$) (equal to 4,871,250 rials ) effective on the 2013 Persian New year ; set annually for each industrial sector and region. The standard workweek is 44 hours, and any work over 48 entitles the worker to overtime.	3,000 Saudi riyals ($800) per month; does not apply to foreign workers.
Government > Judicial branch	The Supreme Court (Qeveh Qazaieh) and the four-member High Council of the Judiciary have a single head and overlapping responsibilities; together they supervise the enforcement of all laws and establish judicial and legal policies; lower courts include a special clerical court, a revolutionary court, and a special administrative court	Supreme Council of Justice
Education > Children out of school, primary	3,468 Ranked 54th.	216,025 Ranked 15th. 62 times more than Iran
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	200 Ranked 72nd.	336 Ranked 51st. 68% more than Iran
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$11,596.47 Ranked 73th.	$22,837.01 Ranked 40th. 97% more than Iran
People > Birth rate	18.4 births/1,000 population Ranked 106th.	19.01 births/1,000 population Ranked 95th. 3% more than Iran
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	2.26% Ranked 1st. 226 times more than Saudi Arabia	0.01% Ranked 14th.
People > Population growth	-0.165% Ranked 119th.	-0.395% Ranked 192nd. 2 times more than Iran
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	20.49 Ranked 69th. 88% more than Saudi Arabia	10.89 Ranked 68th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$79.69 billion Ranked 38th.	$326.50 billion Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Median age	48.34 years Ranked 48th.	49.44 years Ranked 31st. 2% more than Iran
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$13,000.00 Ranked 73th.	$30,500.00 Ranked 28th. 2 times more than Iran
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	2,014 Ranked 2nd. The same as Saudi Arabia	2,014 Ranked 1st.
Government > Political parties and leaders	<strong>note: </strong>formal political parties are a relatively new phenomenon in Iran and most conservatives still prefer to work through political pressure groups rather than parties; often political parties or coalitions are formed prior to elections and disbanded soon thereafter; a loose pro-reform coalition called the 2nd Khordad Front, which includes political parties as well as less formal groups and organizations, achieved considerable success in elections for the sixth Majles in early 2000; groups in the coalition included the Islamic Iran Participation Front (IIPF), Executives of Construction Party (Kargozaran), Solidarity Party, Islamic Labor Party, Mardom Salari, Mojahedin of the Islamic Revolution Organization (MIRO), and Militant Clerics Society (MCS; Ruhaniyun); the coalition participated in the seventh Majles elections in early 2004 but boycotted them after 80 incumbent reformists were disqualified; following his defeat in the 2005 presidential elections, former MCS Secretary General and sixth Majles Speaker Mehdi KARUBI formed the National Trust Party; a new conservative group, Islamic Iran Developers Coalition (Abadgaran), took a leading position in the new Majles after winning a majority of the seats in February 2004; ahead of the 2008 Majles elections, traditional and hardline conservatives attempted to close ranks under the United Front of Principlists and the Broad Popular Coalition of Principlists; several reformist groups, such as the MIRO and the IIPF, also came together as a reformist coalition in advance of the 2008 Majles elections; the IIPF has repeatedly complained that the overwhelming majority of its candidates were unfairly disqualified from the 2008 elections	none
Economy > Economy > Overview	Iran's economy is marked by statist policies and an inefficient state sector, which create major distortions throughout the system, and reliance on oil, which provides a large share of government revenues. Price controls, subsidies, and other rigidities weigh down the economy, undermining the potential for private-sector-led growth. Private sector activity is typically limited to small-scale workshops, farming, some manufacturing, and services. Significant informal market activity flourishes and corruption is widespread. Tehran since the early 1990s has recognized the need to reduce these inefficiencies, and in December 2010 the Majles passed President Mahmud AHMADI-NEJAD's Targeted Subsidies Law (TSL) to reduce state subsidies on food and energy. This was the most extensive economic reform since the government implemented gasoline rationing in 2007. Over a five-year period the legislation sought to phase out subsidies that previously cost Tehran $60-$100 billion annually and mostly benefited Iran''s upper and middle classes. Cash payouts of $45 per person to more than 90% of Iranian households mitigated initial widespread resistance to the TSL program. However, inflation in 2012 reached its highest level in four years, eroding the value of these cash payouts and motivating the Majles to halt planned price increases for the second half of 2012 through at least March 2013. New fiscal and monetary constraints on Tehran, following international sanctions in January against Iran''s Central Bank and oil exports, significantly reduced Iran''s oil revenue, forced government spending cuts, and fueled a 20% currency depreciation. Economic growth turned negative for the first time in two decades. Iran also continues to suffer from double-digit unemployment and underemployment. Underemployment among Iran''s educated youth has convinced many to seek jobs overseas, resulting in a significant "brain drain."	Saudi Arabia has an oil-based economy with strong government controls over major economic activities. It possesses about 17% of the world's proven petroleum reserves, ranks as the largest exporter of petroleum, and plays a leading role in OPEC. The petroleum sector accounts for roughly 80% of budget revenues, 45% of GDP, and 90% of export earnings. Saudi Arabia is encouraging the growth of the private sector in order to diversify its economy and to employ more Saudi nationals. Diversification efforts are focusing on power generation, telecommunications, natural gas exploration, and petrochemical sectors. Over 5 million foreign workers play an important role in the Saudi economy, particularly in the oil and service sectors, while Riyadh is struggling to reduce unemployment among its own nationals. Saudi officials are particularly focused on employing its large youth population, which generally lacks the education and technical skills the private sector needs. Riyadh has substantially boosted spending on job training and education, most recently with the opening of the King Abdallah University of Science and Technology - Saudi Arabia's first co-educational university. As part of its effort to attract foreign investment, Saudi Arabia acceded to the WTO in 2005. The government has begun establishing six "economic cities" in different regions of the country to promote foreign investment and plans to spend $373 billion between 2010 and 2014 on social development and infrastructure projects to advance Saudi Arabia''s economic development.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	30.12 Ranked 61st. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	10.23 Ranked 108th.
Economy > Exports	$67.04 billion Ranked 51st.	$388.40 billion Ranked 14th. 6 times more than Iran
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	2,215 Ranked 21st. 8 times more than Saudi Arabia	265 Ranked 59th.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Council of Ministers selected by the president with legislative approval; the Supreme Leader has some control over appointments to the more sensitive ministries	Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch every four years and includes many royal family members
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	1.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 55th.	2.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 53th. 38% more than Iran
Education > Compulsary education duration	8 Ranked 82nd.	9 Ranked 67th. 13% more than Iran
People > Gender > Female population	46.54 million Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	17.84 million Ranked 63th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	13.92 million Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	5.2 million Ranked 67th.
Military > Budget	10 US$ BN Ranked 2nd.	39.2 US$ BN Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Iran
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$11,665.58 per capita Ranked 67th.	$22,939.18 per capita Ranked 13th. 97% more than Iran
Agriculture > Rural population	21,179 Ranked 152nd. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	7,426 Ranked 195th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	2,160.44 kWh per capita Ranked 80th.	5,981.66 kWh per capita Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Iran
People > Death rate	5.94 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 165th. 79% more than Saudi Arabia	3.32 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 216th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$0.39 Ranked 139th.	$0.54 Ranked 127th. 38% more than Iran
Environment > Ecological footprint	2.47 Ranked 63th.	6.15 Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Iran
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$0.49 Ranked 130th.	$0.72 Ranked 109th. 47% more than Iran
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	<strong>groups that generally support the Islamic Republic: </strong><br />Ansar-e Hizballah-<br />Followers of the Line of the Imam and the Leader<br />Islamic Coalition Party (Motalefeh)<br />Islamic Engineers Society<br />Tehran Militant Clergy Association (MCA; Ruhaniyat)<br /><br /><strong>active pro-reform student group:</strong><br />Office of Strengthening Unity (OSU)<br /><br /><strong>opposition groups:</strong><br />Freedom Movement of Iran<br />Green Path movement [Mehdi KARUBI, Mir-Hosein MUSAVI]<br />Marz-e Por Gohar<br />National Front<br />various ethnic and monarchist organizations<br /><br /><strong>armed political groups repressed by the government:</strong><br />Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan (KDPI)<br />Jundallah<br />Komala<br />Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK or MKO)<br />People's Fedayeen<br />People's Free Life Party of Kurdistan (PJAK)	Ansar Al Marah (supports women's rights)<br /><br /><strong>other:</strong> gas companies; religious groups
Geography > Natural resources	petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, sulfur	petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold, copper
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$415.43 Ranked 87th.	$2,530.84 Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Iran
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	182.7 billion kWh Ranked 11th.	190.9 billion kWh Ranked 10th. 4% more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	84.05% Ranked 44th. 4% more than Saudi Arabia	81.14% Ranked 65th.
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	1.65 million kmÂ² Ranked 17th.	2 million kmÂ² Ranked 13th. 21% more than Iran
People > Population growth rate	1.24% Ranked 94th.	1.51% Ranked 79th. 22% more than Iran
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	24.84 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 68th.	76.38 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Iran
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	455.22 per 1,000 people Ranked 93th.	1,028.26 per 1,000 people Ranked 38th. 2 times more than Iran
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	489,570 sq. km Ranked 21st.	1.73 million sq. km Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Iran
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	0.0454 Ranked 64th.	7.64 Ranked 31st. 168 times more than Iran
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	73.45 Ranked 97th.	75.29 Ranked 65th. 3% more than Iran
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	256.77 Ranked 130th.	531.88 Ranked 79th. 2 times more than Iran
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	2,648.84 Ranked 68th.	8,161.2 Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Iran
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$53.35 Ranked 122nd. 20% more than Saudi Arabia	$44.28 Ranked 134th.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	74.67 Ranked 21st. 32% more than Saudi Arabia	56.45 Ranked 69th.
Military > Personnel > Per capita	8.57 per 1,000 people Ranked 36th.	9.34 per 1,000 people Ranked 32nd. 9% more than Iran
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.233 Ranked 63th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	0.112 Ranked 114th.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth	123 Ranked 48th. 2% more than Saudi Arabia	120 Ranked 56th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	18.15 Ranked 76th.	20.9 Ranked 70th. 15% more than Iran
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	18.8 CIA Ranked 128th. 46% more than Saudi Arabia	12.9 CIA Ranked 138th.
Media > Internet users	8.21 million Ranked 35th.	9.77 million Ranked 30th. 19% more than Iran
Economy > Public debt	18.4% of GDP Ranked 128th. 56% more than Saudi Arabia	11.8% of GDP Ranked 139th.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	19.9% Ranked 9th. 7 times more than Saudi Arabia	2.9% Ranked 122nd.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	31.31 Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	11.32 Ranked 77th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	40.46 Ranked 62nd.	71.03 Ranked 15th. 76% more than Iran
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$29.83 billion Ranked 39th.	$71.59 billion Ranked 12th. 2 times more than Iran
Language > Languages	Persian and Persian dialects 58%, Turkic and Turkic dialects 26%, Kurdish 9%, Luri 2%, Balochi 1%, Arabic 1%, Turkish 1%, other 2%	Arabic
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	44.1% Ranked 149th. 34% more than Saudi Arabia	33% Ranked 172nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	9.67 million Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	3.71 million Ranked 64th.
Military > Battle-related deaths > Number of people	190 Ranked 19th. 95 times more than Saudi Arabia	2 Ranked 25th.
Economy > Exports per capita	$877.21 Ranked 107th.	$13,730.27 Ranked 22nd. 16 times more than Iran
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	109.14 per 1,000 people Ranked 61st.	376.22 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th. 3 times more than Iran
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year	228 Ranked 159th. 4 times more than Saudi Arabia	59 Ranked 176th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$0.97 Ranked 118th.	$1.07 Ranked 106th. 10% more than Iran
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$2.50 Ranked 142nd.	$60.00 Ranked 1st. 24 times more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	36.61% Ranked 49th.	36.73% Ranked 45th. About the same as Iran
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$109.21 Ranked 36th. 33% more than Saudi Arabia	$82.01 Ranked 102nd.
Government > Administrative divisions	31 provinces (ostanha, singular - ostan); Alborz, Ardabil, Azarbayjan-e Gharbi (West Azerbaijan), Azarbayjan-e Sharqi (East Azerbaijan), Bushehr, Chahar Mahal va Bakhtiari, Esfahan, Fars, Gilan, Golestan, Hamadan, Hormozgan, Ilam, Kerman, Kermanshah, Khorasan-e Jonubi (South Khorasan), Khorasan-e Razavi (Razavi Khorasan), Khorasan-e Shomali (North Khorasan), Khuzestan, Kohgiluyeh va Bowyer Ahmad, Kordestan, Lorestan, Markazi, Mazandaran, Qazvin, Qom, Semnan, Sistan va Baluchestan, Tehran, Yazd, Zanjan	13 provinces (mintaqat, singular - mintaqah); Al Bahah, Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah (Northern Border), Al Jawf, Al Madinah (Medina), Al Qasim, Ar Riyad (Riyadh), Ash Sharqiyah (Eastern), 'Asir, Ha'il, Jizan, Makkah (Mecca), Najran, Tabuk
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	20.3 Ranked 71st. 31% more than Saudi Arabia	15.54 Ranked 94th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	51.25 million Ranked 28th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	20.53 million Ranked 63th.
Education > Literacy > Total population	79.4% Ranked 110th. 1% more than Saudi Arabia	78.8% Ranked 112th.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	48.6 Ranked 5th.	53.83 Ranked 40th. 11% more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	4.57 million Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	1.69 million Ranked 67th.
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	19.4% Ranked 97th.	33% Ranked 17th. 70% more than Iran
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$1.95 Ranked 92nd. 1% more than Saudi Arabia	$1.93 Ranked 94th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	1.01 Ranked 57th.	1.06 Ranked 54th. 5% more than Iran
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$1,058.20 Ranked 65th. 46% more than Saudi Arabia	$726.90 Ranked 101st.
Religion > Religions > All	Shi'a Muslim 89%, Sunni Muslim 9%, Zoroastrian, Jewish, Christian, and Baha'i 2%	Muslim 100%
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$30,000.00 Ranked 35th. 83% more than Saudi Arabia	$16,398.44 Ranked 128th.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	5 Ranked 152nd.	6 Ranked 80th. 20% more than Iran
Military > Global Peace Index	2.47 Ranked 26th. 17% more than Saudi Arabia	2.12 Ranked 66th.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	7 Ranked 31st. 17% more than Saudi Arabia	6 Ranked 118th.
Military > Navy > Corvette warships	2 Ranked 2nd.	4 Ranked 1st. Twice as much as Iran
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	199.79 billion Ranked 19th.	226.57 billion Ranked 18th. 13% more than Iran
Media > Televisions per 1000	67.26 Ranked 127th.	223.17 Ranked 77th. 3 times more than Iran
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	915.47 Ranked 29th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	338.96 Ranked 67th.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	24.28 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 44th.	83.73 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	48.63% Ranked 153th.	49.29% Ranked 138th. 1% more than Iran
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	112,387 Ranked 26th. 92% more than Saudi Arabia	58,579 Ranked 18th.
People > Population in 2015	79,917 thousand Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	30,828 thousand Ranked 44th.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	28.4 Ranked 17th.	31.6 Ranked 1st. 11% more than Iran
Geography > Terrain	rugged, mountainous rim; high, central basin with deserts, mountains; small, discontinuous plains along both coasts	mostly uninhabited, sandy desert
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	70.06 years Ranked 142nd.	74.11 years Ranked 105th. 6% more than Iran
Transport > Road > Motorway length	751 km Ranked 47th.	3,348 km Ranked 13th. 4 times more than Iran
Military > Paramilitary personnel	1.51 million Ranked 1st. 97 times more than Saudi Arabia	15,500 Ranked 43th.
Military > Service age and obligation	19 years of age for compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 17 years of age for Law Enforcement Forces; 15 years of age for Basij Forces (Popular Mobilization Army); conscript military service obligation - 18 months; women exempt from military service	18 years of age (est.); no conscription
Geography > Location	Middle East, bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea, between Iraq and Pakistan	Middle East, bordering the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea, north of Yemen
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	45.83 Ranked 4th.	61.54 Ranked 28th. 34% more than Iran
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	37.94 million Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	14.78 million Ranked 4th.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	3.71% Ranked 8th.	5.14% Ranked 52nd. 38% more than Iran
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 30%, industry 25%, services 45%	agriculture 12%, industry 25%, services 63%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.736 Ranked 98th.	0.772 Ranked 75th. 5% more than Iran
Labor > Unemployment rate	14.6% Ranked 9th. 35% more than Saudi Arabia	10.8% Ranked 24th.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	3.78 Ranked 93th.	11.16 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Iran
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	5.25 Ranked 168th. 61% more than Saudi Arabia	3.27 Ranked 193th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	89.51 Ranked 1st. 32% more than Saudi Arabia	67.57 Ranked 17th.
Media > Households with television	76.58% Ranked 75th.	98.68% Ranked 9th. 29% more than Iran
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	14.53 per 1,000 people Ranked 126th.	26.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 64th. 85% more than Iran
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	5.63 Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	2.71 Ranked 47th.
Culture > Happy Planet Index	42.1 Ranked 81st.	59.7 Ranked 13th. 42% more than Iran
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	President Hasan Fereidun RUHANI (since 3 August 2013); First Vice President Mohammad Reza RAHIMI (since 13 September 2009)	King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 19 June 2012); Second Deputy Prime Minister MUQRIN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since February 2013)
Geography > Coastline	2,440 km Ranked 52nd.	2,640 km Ranked 45th. 8% more than Iran
Labor > Labor force	25.7 million Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Saudi Arabia	7.34 million Ranked 54th.
Environment > Current issues	air pollution, especially in urban areas, from vehicle emissions, refinery operations, and industrial effluents; deforestation; overgrazing; desertification; oil pollution in the Persian Gulf; wetland losses from drought; soil degradation (salination); inadequate supplies of potable water; water pollution from raw sewage and industrial waste; urbanization	desertification; depletion of underground water resources; the lack of perennial rivers or permanent water bodies has prompted the development of extensive seawater desalination facilities; coastal pollution from oil spills
Energy > Oil > Consumption	1.81 million bbl/day Ranked 12th.	2.43 million bbl/day Ranked 8th. 34% more than Iran
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	75.43 Ranked 104th.	77.16 Ranked 86th. 2% more than Iran
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	27.63% Ranked 4th. 63% more than Saudi Arabia	16.94% Ranked 34th.
Health > Life expectancy > Men	72 years Ranked 52nd.	73 years Ranked 46th. 1% more than Iran
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>IRIB - state-run, operates provincial, national and international services</p> </p>Press TV - IRIB's English-language satellite channel</p> </p>Al-Alam - IRIB network in Arabic</p>	<p>Saudi TV - state-run, operates four networks, including news network Al-Ikhbariya</p>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita	61.67 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 23th.	371.36 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 7th. 6 times more than Iran
People > Total fertility rate	1.86 children born/woman Ranked 143th.	2.21 children born/woman Ranked 102nd. 19% more than Iran
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	71.56 Ranked 79th.	73.51 Ranked 56th. 3% more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	30.91% Ranked 47th. About the same as Saudi Arabia	30.81% Ranked 49th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$2.54 Ranked 25th. 59% more than Saudi Arabia	$1.60 Ranked 71st.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	75.73 per 1,000 people Ranked 109th.	262.29 per 1,000 people Ranked 59th. 3 times more than Iran
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	Supreme Leader Ali Hoseini-KHAMENEI (since 4 June 1989)	King and Prime Minister ABDALLAH bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud (since 1 August 2005); Heir Apparent Crown Prince SALMAN bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, born 31 December 1935)
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	76.92 Ranked 140th.	184.68 Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Iran
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$988.40 billion Ranked 17th. 12% more than Saudi Arabia	$883.70 billion Ranked 20th.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$3.50 Ranked 35th.	$4.11 Ranked 28th. 17% more than Iran
Government > Capital city > Name	Tehran	Riyadh
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	35 40 N, 51 25 E	24 38 N, 46 43 E
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Illegal (Penalty: Death)	Illegal (Penalty: death or life imprisonment)
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	165.21 Ranked 16th.	241.33 Ranked 10th. 46% more than Iran
Government > International organization participation	CICA, CP, D-8, ECO, FAO, G-15, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, MIGA, NAM, OIC, OPCW, OPEC, PCA, SAARC (observer), SCO (observer), UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO (observer)	ABEDA, AfDB (nonregional member), AFESD, AMF, BIS, CAEU, CP, FAO, G-20, G-77, GCC, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IDB, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM (observer), IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, LAS, MIGA, NAM, OAPEC, OAS (observer), OIC, OPCW, OPEC, PCA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNRWA, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.5 Ranked 125th.	0.67 Ranked 69th. 34% more than Iran
Crime > Prisoners	163,526 prisoners Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Saudi Arabia	28,612 prisoners Ranked 43th.
Weather > Temperature > Highest temperature ever recorded	52.6 \u00b0C (126.7 \u00b0F)	52.0 \u00b0C (125.6 \u00b0F)
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	320.29 Ranked 56th. 34% more than Saudi Arabia	239.24 Ranked 70th.
Religion > Major religion(s)	Islam	Islam
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male	68.9% Ranked 62nd.	73.4% Ranked 41st. 7% more than Iran
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$50.23 Ranked 53th.	$54.67 Ranked 41st. 9% more than Iran
Geography > Area > Water	116,600 sq km Ranked 5th.	0.0 Ranked 196th.
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	23.8% Ranked 129th.	28.2% Ranked 93th. 18% more than Iran
Military > Military service age and obligation	18 years of age for compulsory military service; 16 years of age for volunteers; 17 years of age for Law Enforcement Forces; 15 years of age for Basij Forces (Popular Mobilization Army); conscript military service obligation is 18 months; women exempt from military service	17 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service; no conscription
Media > Broadcast media	-	broadcast media are state-controlled; state-run TV operates 4 networks; Saudi Arabia is a major market for pan-Arab satellite TV broadcasters; state-run radio operates several networks; multiple international broadcasters are available
Transport > Airports	319 Ranked 22nd. 49% more than Saudi Arabia	214 Ranked 26th.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 1st.	0.0 Ranked 2nd.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly larger than Alaska	slightly more than one-fifth the size of the US
Language > Major language(s)	Persian	Arabic
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	0.35 Ranked 99th.	0.8 Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Iran
People > Gender > Male population	47.78 million Ranked 26th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	19.36 million Ranked 61st.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	239.71 billion Ranked 19th.	250.08 billion Ranked 18th. 4% more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	34.53 million Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	13.66 million Ranked 50th.
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies	<p>Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) - state-run</p> </p>Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA) - English-language pages</p> </p>Fars News Agency - affiliated to Revolutionary Guards, English-language pages</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14542234">Full Article</a>	<p>Saudi Press Agency (SPA) - state-run, English-language pages</p> </p>Elaph - Saudi-owned pan-Arab news site, based in London</p> </p>Sabq - news site</p>
Industry > Gross value added by construction	28.98 billion Ranked 23th.	31.52 billion Ranked 22nd. 9% more than Iran
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$2,428.07 Ranked 54th. Twice as much as Saudi Arabia	$1,214.54 Ranked 100th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	54.33% Ranked 153th.	55.21% Ranked 132nd. 2% more than Iran
Economy > Fiscal year	21	calendar year
Background > Overview	<p>Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979, when the monarchy was overthrown and clerics assumed political control under supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini. </p> <p>The Iranian revolution put an end to the rule of the Shah, who had alienated powerful religious, political and popular forces with a programme of modernization and Westernization coupled with heavy repression of dissent. </p> <p>Persia, as Iran was known before 1935, was one of the greatest empires of the ancient world, and the country has long maintained a distinct cultural identity within the Islamic world by retaining its own language and adhering to the Shia interpretation of Islam. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14541327">Full Article</a>	<p>One of the most insular countries in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has emerged from being an underdeveloped desert kingdom to become one of the wealthiest nations in the region thanks to vast oil resources. </p> <p>But its rulers face the delicate task of responding to pressure for reform while combating extremist violence. </p> <p>Named after the ruling Al Saud family, which came to power in the 18th century, the country includes the Hijaz region - the birthplace of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad and the cradle of Islam. This fact, combined with the Al Sauds' espousal of a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam known as <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03trqh1" >Wahhabism</a>, has led it to develop a strongly religious self-identity. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-14702705">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft	134.9 Ranked 8th. 58% more than Saudi Arabia	85.4 Ranked 3rd.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	2,812.69 Ranked 40th.	6,738.42 Ranked 12th. 2 times more than Iran
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	5.1% Ranked 137th. 65% more than Saudi Arabia	3.1% Ranked 196th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	38.4% Ranked 37th.	66.9% Ranked 4th. 74% more than Iran
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	38.33 Ranked 48th. 83% more than Saudi Arabia	20.97 Ranked 80th.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	41.71 people/mÂ² Ranked 138th. 4 times more than Saudi Arabia	11.56 people/mÂ² Ranked 181st.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	40.25 Ranked 101st.	69.49 Ranked 86th. 73% more than Iran
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$12,175.55 Ranked 3rd. 3247 times more than Saudi Arabia	$3.75 Ranked 113th.
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	10.71 per 1 million people Ranked 52nd. 4 times more than Saudi Arabia	2.83 per 1 million people Ranked 58th.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$28.88 billion Ranked 16th. 81% more than Saudi Arabia	$15.95 billion Ranked 22nd.
People > Nationality > Noun	Iranian(s)	Saudi(s)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	106 Ranked 146th.	107 Ranked 144th. 1% more than Iran
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>IRIB - state-run, operates eight national networks, provincial services and an external service</p>	<p>Saudi Radio - state-run</p> </p>MBC FM - private</p>
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	74.67 Ranked 62nd.	85.89 Ranked 26th. 15% more than Iran
Economy > Imports per capita	$916.33 Ranked 132nd.	$5,012.75 Ranked 59th. 5 times more than Iran
Military > Armed forces personnel	513,000 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	202,000 Ranked 25th.
Education > Literacy > Female	73% Ranked 108th. 3% more than Saudi Arabia	70.8% Ranked 110th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry	31% Ranked 2nd. 45% more than Saudi Arabia	21.4% Ranked 26th.
Labor > Labor force, total	26.13 million Ranked 23th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	10.38 million Ranked 49th.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	42.26 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 58th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	16.16 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 108th.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$60.35 Ranked 96th.	$63.27 Ranked 87th. 5% more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	56.89% Ranked 45th. 2% more than Saudi Arabia	55.8% Ranked 52nd.
Transport > Commute > Distance	1.25 km Ranked 5th.	1.5 km Ranked 7th. 20% more than Iran
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Kuh-e Damavand 5,671 m	Jabal Sawda' 3,133 m
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita	115 Int. $ Ranked 36th. 14% more than Saudi Arabia	101 Int. $ Ranked 89th.
Transport > Road > Expressway length	1,429 km Ranked 25th.	3,891 km Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Iran
Military > Military expenditures	2.5% of GDP Ranked 11th.	9.1% of GDP Ranked 3rd. 4 times more than Iran
Agriculture > Products	wheat, rice, other grains, sugar beets, sugar cane, fruits, nuts, cotton; dairy products, wool; caviar	wheat, barley, tomatoes, melons, dates, citrus; mutton, chickens, eggs, milk
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	35.17 Ranked 81st.	42.67 Ranked 59th. 21% more than Iran
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	26 Ranked 124th.	54 Ranked 75th. 2 times more than Iran
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$4.50 Ranked 126th.	$5.33 Ranked 102nd. 18% more than Iran
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	58.85 Ranked 27th. 14% more than Saudi Arabia	51.72 Ranked 33th.
Crime > Violent crime > Domestic violence amongst Muslims	Main article: Domestic violence in Iran In Iran the nature of domestic violence is complicated by both a national culture and authoritative state that support control, oppression and violence against women.	In some recent high-profile cases such as that of Rania al-Baz , Muslim women have publicized their mistreatment at the hands of their husbands, in hopes that public condemnation of wife-beating will end toleration of the practice.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.742 Ranked 76th.	0.782 Ranked 58th. 5% more than Iran
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	1.6 Ranked 76th.	2.07 Ranked 35th. 29% more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	4.84% Ranked 137th. 6% more than Saudi Arabia	4.55% Ranked 175th.
People > Physicians density	0.89 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 3rd.	0.94 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 32nd. 6% more than Iran
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$4.19 Ranked 122nd.	$5.05 Ranked 102nd. 21% more than Iran
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	229.5 hectares Ranked 32nd. 46% more than Saudi Arabia	157.53 hectares Ranked 97th.
Military > Military branches	Islamic Republic of Iran Regular Forces (Artesh): Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force (IRIAF), Khatemolanbia Air Defense Headquarters; Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (Sepah-e Pasdaran-e Enqelab-e Eslami, IRGC): Ground Resistance Forces, Navy, Aerospace Force, Quds Force (special operations); Law Enforcement Forces	Ministry of Defense and Aviation Forces: Royal Saudi Land Forces, Royal Saudi Naval Forces (includes Marine Forces and Special Forces), Royal Saudi Air Force (Al-Quwwat al-Jawwiya al-Malakiya as-Sa'udiya), Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces, Royal Saudi Strategic Rocket Forces, Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG)
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$0.17 Ranked 136th.	$1.08 Ranked 91st. 6 times more than Iran
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	833.84 kW Ranked 76th.	1,799.45 kW Ranked 35th. 2 times more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	29.16 million Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	11.46 million Ranked 47th.
Economy > Exports > Commodities	petroleum 80%, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets	petroleum and petroleum products 90%
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	2,810.6 kWh Ranked 17th.	6,370.67 kWh Ranked 23th. 2 times more than Iran
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$0.33 Ranked 157th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	$0.16 Ranked 164th.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index	120.6% Ranked 28th. 4% more than Saudi Arabia	115.9% Ranked 37th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	45.87 million Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	18.33 million Ranked 63th.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	56.74 billion Ranked 27th.	71.59 billion Ranked 24th. 26% more than Iran
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	226 per 100,000 people Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	110 per 100,000 people Ranked 80th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	52.61 Ranked 83th.	68.53 Ranked 49th. 30% more than Iran
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	25% Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Saudi Arabia	6.7% Ranked 29th.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	20 Ranked 200th.	0.0 Ranked 217th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$532.56 Ranked 69th. 35% more than Saudi Arabia	$395.07 Ranked 94th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$1.43 Ranked 123th.	$1.82 Ranked 105th. 27% more than Iran
Energy > Electricity > Production	220.3 billion kWh Ranked 17th.	239.2 billion kWh Ranked 15th. 9% more than Iran
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Islamic Republic of Iran	Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Media > Personal computers per 1000	105.95 Ranked 60th.	355.55 Ranked 24th. 3 times more than Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	13.53 million Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	5.37 million Ranked 34th.
People > Cities > Urban population	78,821 Ranked 72nd.	92,574 Ranked 29th. 17% more than Iran
Geography > Land use > Arable land	10.05% Ranked 105th. 7 times more than Saudi Arabia	1.45% Ranked 191st.
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	104.26 Ranked 10th. 2% more than Saudi Arabia	102.03 Ranked 12th.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	15.5% Ranked 70th. 4 times more than Saudi Arabia	3.5% Ranked 117th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	49.32 Ranked 28th. 88% more than Saudi Arabia	26.23 Ranked 76th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services	45% Ranked 17th.	71.9% Ranked 9th. 60% more than Iran
Culture > World Heritage Sites	16 Ranked 9th. 8 times more than Saudi Arabia	2 Ranked 85th.
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries	Afghanistan 936 km, Armenia 35 km, Azerbaijan-proper 432 km, Azerbaijan-Naxcivan exclave 179 km, Iraq 1,458 km, Pakistan 909 km, Turkey 499 km, Turkmenistan 992 km	Iraq 814 km, Jordan 744 km, Kuwait 222 km, Oman 676 km, Qatar 60 km, UAE 457 km, Yemen 1,458 km
Economy > Imports	$70.03 billion Ranked 41st.	$141.80 billion Ranked 29th. 2 times more than Iran
People > Nationality > Adjective	Iranian	Saudi or Saudi Arabian
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index	115.4% Ranked 34th.	118.6% Ranked 18th. 3% more than Iran
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 72, FM 5, shortwave 5	AM 43, FM 31, shortwave 2
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered	50-74	25-49
People > Sex ratio > Total population	1.03 male(s)/female Ranked 32nd.	1.21 male(s)/female Ranked 7th. 17% more than Iran
Conflict > Civil war and unrest > Arab Spring death toll	12 Ranked 8th.	24 Ranked 7th. Twice as much as Iran
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	9.91% Ranked 143th. 5% more than Saudi Arabia	9.44% Ranked 172nd.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	10.49 Ranked 59th.	32.43 Ranked 43th. 3 times more than Iran
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	2.07 births per woman Ranked 113th.	3.83 births per woman Ranked 46th. 85% more than Iran
Government > Executive branch > Elections	supreme leader appointed for life by the Assembly of Experts; president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term and additional nonconsecutive term); election last held on 14 June 2013 (next presidential election to be held in June 2017)	none; the monarchy is hereditary
Health > Infant mortality rate	42.86 Ranked 57th. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	13.7 Ranked 112th.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	2.5% Ranked 39th.	10% Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Iran
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$92.63 billion Ranked 35th.	$234.80 billion Ranked 19th. 3 times more than Iran
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 87th. The same as Saudi Arabia	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 112th.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$136.71 billion Ranked 16th.	$204.84 billion Ranked 13th. 50% more than Iran
Energy > Crude oil > Production	3.59 million bbl/day Ranked 6th.	11.73 million bbl/day Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Iran
Background > National tree	Cedrus	Phoenix palm
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	40.74 Ranked 87th. 20% more than Saudi Arabia	34.05 Ranked 111th.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$963.66 Ranked 57th.	$1,312.34 Ranked 43th. 36% more than Iran
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	645.93 trillion Ranked 2nd. 252 times more than Saudi Arabia	2.56 trillion Ranked 29th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	50.67 Ranked 44th. 67% more than Saudi Arabia	30.33 Ranked 86th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$978.63 per capita Ranked 80th.	$6,820.95 per capita Ranked 8th. 7 times more than Iran
Transport > Rail > Railway length	11,106 km Ranked 22nd. 8 times more than Saudi Arabia	1,412 km Ranked 79th.
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index	8,544.4 Ranked 1st. 78% more than Saudi Arabia	4,811.78 Ranked 2nd.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$11.91 Ranked 77th.	$14.06 Ranked 67th. 18% more than Iran
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$125.70 billion Ranked 23th.	$444.92 billion Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Iran
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$0.71 Ranked 116th.	$1.02 Ranked 91st. 44% more than Iran
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$1,268.05 Ranked 71st. 29% more than Saudi Arabia	$981.37 Ranked 89th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	14.35% Ranked 39th.	14.43% Ranked 34th. 1% more than Iran
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	1 Ranked 194th.	3 Ranked 75th. 3 times more than Iran
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	384 per 1,000 people Ranked 88th.	739.65 per 1,000 people Ranked 60th. 93% more than Iran
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita	630 kWh Ranked 68th.	3,171.48 kWh Ranked 14th. 5 times more than Iran
Government > National symbol(s)	lion	palm tree surmounting two crossed swords
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	379.26 Ranked 111th.	1,114.18 Ranked 53th. 3 times more than Iran
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	99.6% Ranked 4th. 3% more than Saudi Arabia	97.1% Ranked 19th.
Geography > Irrigated land	87,000 sq km Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Saudi Arabia	17,310 sq km Ranked 30th.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	52.99 billion Ranked 17th. 60% more than Saudi Arabia	33.14 billion Ranked 25th.
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$328.59 billion Ranked 27th.	$679.17 billion Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Iran
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	351.69 per 1,000 people Ranked 56th. 57% more than Saudi Arabia	224.63 per 1,000 people Ranked 76th.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita	6 per 1,000 people Ranked 23th. 43% more than Saudi Arabia	4.21 per 1,000 people Ranked 53th.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	12.28 billion Ranked 45th.	0.0 Ranked 131st.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	99% Ranked 10th.	100% Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Iran
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	15.1 Ranked 101st. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	7.4 Ranked 142nd.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	52.66 Ranked 18th. 34% more than Saudi Arabia	39.17 Ranked 31st.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$20.00 Ranked 112th.	$25.00 Ranked 89th. 25% more than Iran
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year	657 Ranked 78th.	809 Ranked 63th. 23% more than Iran
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	7.16% Ranked 148th.	31.26% Ranked 29th. 4 times more than Iran
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	376.3 Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	169.75 Ranked 95th.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	75 years Ranked 67th.	76 years Ranked 65th. 1% more than Iran
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Petroleum, carpets, agricultural products	Oil, gas, cereals
Geography > Natural hazards	periodic droughts, floods; dust storms, sandstorms; earthquakes	frequent sand and dust storms
Religion > Shia Islam population > Number of Shia muslims	66,000,000 - 70,000,000	2,000,000 - 4,000,000
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	21.22 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 16th.	22.56 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 25th. 6% more than Iran
Government > Flag description	three equal horizontal bands of green (top), white, and red; the national emblem (a stylized representation of the word Allah in the shape of a tulip, a symbol of martyrdom) in red is centered in the white band; ALLAH AKBAR (God is Great) in white Arabic script is repeated 11 times along the bottom edge of the green band and 11 times along the top edge of the red band; green is the color of Islam and also represents growth, white symbolizes honesty and peace, red stands for bravery and martyrdom	green, a traditional color in Islamic flags, with the Shahada or Muslim creed in large white Arabic script (translated as "There is no god but God; Muhammad is the Messenger of God") above a white horizontal saber (the tip points to the hoist side); design dates to the early twentieth century and is closely associated with the Al Saud family which established the kingdom in 1932; the flag is manufactured with differing obverse and reverse sides so that the Shahada reads - and the sword points - correctly from right to left on both sides
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$1,419.51 Ranked 76th.	$6,790.57 Ranked 32nd. 5 times more than Iran
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land	140.32 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 45th. 18% more than Saudi Arabia	119.34 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 145th.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea	12 nautical mile Ranked 46th. The same as Saudi Arabia	12 nautical mile Ranked 98th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	41.15 Ranked 33th.	48.28 Ranked 27th. 17% more than Iran
Economy > Debt > External	$14.84 billion Ranked 84th.	$136.30 billion Ranked 35th. 9 times more than Iran
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$301.35 Ranked 83th. 7% more than Saudi Arabia	$282.85 Ranked 86th.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	1,134.98$ Ranked 45th.	6,340.57$ Ranked 17th. 6 times more than Iran
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	58.33 Ranked 23th. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	25 Ranked 84th.
Media > Televisions	4.61 million Ranked 33th.	5.1 million Ranked 31st. 11% more than Iran
Education > Secondary education, pupils	7.12 million Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Saudi Arabia	3.17 million Ranked 8th.
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	3.89 per 1,000 people Ranked 56th. 9 times more than Saudi Arabia	0.45 per 1,000 people Ranked 120th.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	364.46 per 1,000 people Ranked 32nd. 3 times more than Saudi Arabia	144.78 per 1,000 people Ranked 70th.
Education > College and university > Private school share	44.71% Ranked 13th. 9 times more than Saudi Arabia	4.86% Ranked 39th.
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	1.22 Ranked 1st. 22% more than Saudi Arabia	1 Ranked 35th.
Education > School life expectancy > Total	11.3 years Ranked 58th. 26% more than Saudi Arabia	9 years Ranked 85th.
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.797 Ranked 30th. 31% more than Saudi Arabia	0.609 Ranked 62nd.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$316.22 per capita Ranked 102nd.	$2,123.11 per capita Ranked 57th. 7 times more than Iran
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	71.72 Ranked 47th. 41% more than Saudi Arabia	50.86 Ranked 65th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	50.6% Ranked 126th. 63% more than Saudi Arabia	31.1% Ranked 170th.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	2,746.1 kWh per capita Ranked 41st.	6,488.89 kWh per capita Ranked 35th. 2 times more than Iran
Transport > Road > Motorway density	30.3 m of motorway per square km Ranked 71st.	155 m of motorway per square km Ranked 28th. 5 times more than Iran
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	22.52 sq km Ranked 65th.	81.53 sq km Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Iran

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