Compare key data on Kenya & Nigeria

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Economic analysts opine that Nigeria has the potential to go past South Africa within the next decade as the strongest economy in the African continent. Nigeria is the leading producer of crude oil in Africa but it was affected by the government’s failure to draft relevant legislation for the management of its oil resources. Thus, it continues to struggle with the problems of environmental ruin, prevalent oil theft, lawlessness, and militancy. Notwithstanding these challenges in the oil industry, Nigeria has been able to strengthen its local capabilities while numerous Nigerian private firms are emerging as major players in the oil and gas sector. Banking institutions are expanding. At the same time, the country is currently one of the biggest producers of agricultural commodities such as onions, tomatoes and pineapples globally. Its Gross Domestic Product last year was estimated at $448 billion which indicated a growth of 6.3 percent.

Kenya is considered the regional centre for trade and finance in the whole of East Africa with its market-based economy and liberalized foreign trade policy. It is one of the members of the East African Community or EAC along with Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi, and Rwanda. South Sudan will be joining this community shortly. Kenya’s GDP was $79 billion with a growth rate of 4.7 percent. The economy of Kenya is still the biggest and most vibrant. It has better linkages to other international economies due to trade and investment flows as well as progressive human capital. Potentials for a more robust financial system were enhanced with the launching of institutional reforms and adoption of a new constitution that espouses a governance of devolution. Kenya is also more politically stable compared to its neighbours. Kenya is a continental leader in the Information and Communications Technology. The Gross Domestic Product of Kenya makes up for 40 percent of the regional GDP with the other four nations combining for the remaining 60 percent.

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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 > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop).
Economy > Population below poverty line: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
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 > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
Crime > Age of criminal responsibility: The age at which a person is no longer excluded from criminal liability. The lowest age is indicated for countries where there isn’t a single age limit, for example where different states have different regulations (such as the USA) or there is different limits for boy and girls (such as in Iran). The spectrum is specifically wide for the USA and Mexico (both 6-12 years). Several US states do not stipulate any minimal age for criminal responsibility at all. For further qualifications, exceptions and other notes, please refer to notes.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
Military > Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro). Prices in current USD.
Environment > Marine fish catch: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Health > Human height > Average female height: Average female height.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
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.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use: Annual prevalence.
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.
Energy > Commercial energy use: Commercial energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Commercial energy use refers to apparent consumption, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
Health > Human height > Average male height: Average male height.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
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.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth: This entry provides the mean (average) age of mothers at the birth of their first child. It is a useful indicator for gauging the success of family planning programs aiming to reduce maternal mortality, increase contraceptive use – particularly among married and unmarried adolescents, delay age at first marriage, and improve the health of newborns.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
Environment > Ecological footprint: Ecological footprint per capita
Units: Hectares per Person
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year: Average rainfall is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g). Prices in current USD.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant persons out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant person is a person aged 0-14 and those over 65 years old.
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total: Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life."
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
People > Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometres Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita: The total number of mobile cellular telephones in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km: Agricultural land (sq. km). Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Land under permanent crops is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people: Internet users. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita: Electric power consumption (kWh per capita). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment: Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Military > Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Military > War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita: Arable land (hectares per person). Arable land (hectares per person) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth: Index of agricultural production in 1996 - 98 (1989 - 91 = 100)
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP: Public debt as % of GDP (CIA).
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Economy > Public debt: This entry records the cumulatiive total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary: Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Secondary is the number of pupils enrolled in secondary school divided by the number of secondary school teachers.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area: Road density is the ratio of the length of the country's total road network to the country's land area. The road network includes all roads in the country: motorways, highways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other urban and rural roads."
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate: This entry gives the percent of a country's population considered to be obese. Obesity is defined as an adult having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater to or equal to 30.0. BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kg and dividing it by the person's squared height in meters.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen: Average prize of a dozen eggs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked about the prize of a dozen eggs. Prices in current USD.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index: This index measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of family income in a country. The index is calculated from the Lorenz curve, in which cumulative family income is plotted against the number of families arranged from the poorest to the ric
Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)". Prices in current USD.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years: Primary education, duration (years). Duration of primary is the number of grades (years) in primary education.
Military > Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years: Secondary education, duration (years). Duration of secondary education is the number of grades (years) in secondary education (ISCED 2 & 3).
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh: Electric power consumption (kWh). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare: Cereal yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land, includes wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded."
People > Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
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.
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.
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Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Economy > Human Development Index: The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival." Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Households with television: Households with television are the share of households with a television set. Some countries report only the number of households with a color television set, and therefore the true number may be higher than reported.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index: Score on Global Terrorism Index. A high value indicates that a country is affected by many terrorist incidents with a strong impact in terms of fatalities, injuries and damaged property.
Culture > Happy Planet Index: The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is calculated from three components: Perceived well-being, life expectancy and ecological footprint. A higher value indicates a happier population.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government: Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. For example, in the UK, the monarch is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. In the US, the president is both the chief of state and the head of government.
Geography > Coastline: The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea.
Labor > Labor force: The total labor force figure
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people). Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
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
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.
Education > Average IQ: Average IQ of different countries according to the controversial book "IQ and the Wealth of Nations".
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.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita: Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000: Fixed broadband Internet subscribers. Fixed broadband Internet subscribers are the number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technology. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).
Crime > Murders > WHO: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita: Patent applications are applications filed with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$: Agriculture, value added (current US$), including forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Economy > Inequality > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality."
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares: Cultivable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded."
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Military > Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
Education > Literacy > Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Labor > Labor force, total: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Agriculture > Farm workers: Agricultural employment shows the number of agricultural workers in the agricultural sector.
Government > Government corruption rating: Transparency, accountability, and corruption in the public sector assess the extent to which the executive can be held accountable for its use of funds and for the results of its actions by the electorate and by the legislature and judiciary, and the extent to which public employees within the executive are required to account for administrative decisions, use of resources, and results obtained. The three main dimensions assessed here are the accountability of the executive to oversight institutions and of public employees for their performance, access of civil society to information on public affairs, and state capture by narrow vested interests."
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate: Highest marginal tax rate (individual rate) is the highest rate shown on the schedule of tax rates applied to the taxable income of individuals.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent: 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant adults out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant adult is an adult aged 65 and older.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
Economy > Technology index: The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita: Net per capita agricultural production, expressed in International Dollars. Net means after deduction of feed and seed. International Dollars are calculated using the Geary-Khamis formula, which is designed to neutralize irrelevant exchange rate movements (more information on http://faostat3.fao.org/faostat-gateway/go/to/mes/glossary/*/E)
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.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 0-4.
People > Physicians density: This entry gives the number of medical doctors (physicians), including generalist and specialist medical practitioners, per 1,000 of the population. Medical doctors are defined as doctors that study, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of modern medicine. They also plan, supervise, and evaluate care and treatment plans by other health care providers. The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than 2.3 health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives only) per 1,000 would be insufficient to achieve coverage of primary healthcare needs.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Prices in current USD.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people: This entry is the total capacity of currently installed generators, expressed in kilowatts (kW), to produce electricity. A 10-kilowatt (kW) generator will produce 10 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, if it runs continuously for one hour. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total: Number of people 65 years old and older.
Education > College and university > Gender ratio: Ratio of female to male tertiary enrollment is the percentage of men to women enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.
Economy > Exports > Commodities: This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter: Pump price for gasoline (US$ per liter). Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index: Crop production index shows agricultural production for each year relative to the base period 1999-2001. It includes all crops except fodder crops. Regional and income group aggregates for the FAO's production indexes are calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 1999-2001.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total: Number of people aged 15-59.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index: Groceries Index is an estimation of grocery prices in a given location compared to New York City. To calculate this section, Numbeo uses the "Markets" section of each city.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways."
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio: The ratio of average income of the richest 20% of the population to the average income of the poorest 20% of the population.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
Media > Personal computers per 1000: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita: total length of the highway system Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total: Number of people aged 80 years and older.
People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction contains the emissions from combustion of fuels in industry. The IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 2 includes these emissions. However, in the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the IPCC category also includes emissions from industry autoproducers that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers). Manufacturing industries and construction also includes emissions from coke inputs into blast furnaces, which may be reported either in the transformation sector, the industry sector or the separate IPCC Source/Sink Category 2, Industrial Processes.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant: Percentage of population who says religion is not important in their daily lives. The survey was carried out within the Gallup Poll.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people: Motor vehicles include cars, buses, and freight vehicles but do not include two-wheelers. Population refers to midyear population in the year for which data are available."
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.
Culture > World Heritage Sites: Cultural sites.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries: Length of land boundaries by border country
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people: Passenger cars refer to road motor vehicles, other than two-wheelers, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine people (including the driver)."
Economy > Imports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
People > Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.
Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 5-14.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
Industry > Growth: Annual growth rate for industrial value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Crime > Software piracy rate: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
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
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
Economy > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality.
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people: Daily newspapers refer to those published at least four times a week and calculated as average circulation (or copies printed) per 1,000 people."
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index: Restaurants Index is a comparison of prices of meals and drinks in restaurants and bars compared to NYC.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita: This entry gives the dollar value for the stock of all financial assets that are available to the central monetary authority for use in meeting a country's balance of payments needs as of the end-date of the period specified. This category includes not only foreign currency and gold, but also a country's holdings of Special Drawing Rights in the International Monetary Fund, and its reserve position in the Fund. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU: Net foreign assets (current LCU). Net foreign assets are the sum of foreign assets held by monetary authorities and deposit money banks, less their foreign liabilities. Data are in current local currency.
Economy > Tourist arrivals: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival."
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft: Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) property crimes such as vandalism and theft?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Rail > Railway length: Railway length in kilometers.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend: Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)". Prices in current USD.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$: Industry, value added (current US$). Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of potatoes. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 80 and older.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration: Number of years students study at the pre-primary (preschool) level. It should be noted that not all countries require pre-primary education.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$: International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people: Fixed lines are telephone mainlines connecting a customer's equipment to the public switched telephone network. Mobile phone subscribers refer to users of portable telephones subscribing to an automatic public mobile telephone service using cellular technology that provides access to the public switched telephone network.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita: . Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Economy > GDP per person: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita: Secondary education teachers includes full-time and part-time teachers. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh: Electricity production from renewable sources (kWh). Electricity production from renewable sources includes hydropower, geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.
Education > Duration of compulsory education: Duration of compulsory education is the number of grades (or years) that a child must legally be enrolled in school.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year: This list compares the average annual consumption of cigarettes per adult in countries around the world. Ten european countries top the list, all located at the East of the continent, with the exception of Greece. Developed asian countries like China, South Korea and Japan also register high cigarette consumption, while Africa hosts the countries with less consumption.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Labor > Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$: Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are expressed constant 2000 U.S. dollars.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land: Rural population density is the rural population divided by the arable land area. Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea: territorial sea - the sovereignty of a coastal State extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea, described as the territorial sea in the LOS Convention (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; every State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles. A full and definitive definition can be found in the Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
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.
People > Child labor > Children ages 5-14 > Percentage: This entry is derived from People > Child labor > Children ages 5-14, which gives the percent of children aged 5-14 (or the age range specified) engaged in child labor. We define “child labor” as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential, and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that is mentally, physically, socially, or morally dangerous and harmful to children. Such labor may deprive them of the opportunity to attend school, oblige them to leave school prematurely, or require them to combine school attendance with excessively long and heavy work. In its most extreme forms, child labor involves children being enslaved, separated from their families, exposed to serious hazards and illnesses, and/or left to fend for themselves on the streets of large cities – often a very early age.
Language > Linguistic diversity index: LDI.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery: Problem corruption and bribery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) corruption and bribery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
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	Kenya	Nigeria
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$481.21 Ranked 106th.	$731.68 Ranked 72nd. 52% more than Kenya
Crime > Crime levels	91.25 Ranked 4th. 11% more than Nigeria	82.35 Ranked 7th.
Crime > Murder rate	3.6	1.3
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	7,733 Ranked 19th.	18,422 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Kenya
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	199.44 Ranked 31st. 64% more than Nigeria	121.83 Ranked 54th.
Economy > GDP	$37.34 billion Ranked 82nd.	$262.61 billion Ranked 37th. 7 times more than Kenya
Economy > GDP per capita	$864.74 Ranked 150th.	$1,555.41 Ranked 133th. 80% more than Kenya
Economy > Gross National Income	$10.66 billion Ranked 71st.	$37.13 billion Ranked 48th. 3 times more than Kenya
Economy > Population below poverty line	50% Ranked 3rd.	70% Ranked 1st. 40% more than Kenya
Geography > Land area > Square miles	224,961 square miles Ranked 32nd.	356,669 square miles Ranked 22nd. 59% more than Kenya
Government > Government type	republic	federal republic
Government > Legal system	mixed legal system of English common law, Islamic law, and customary law; judicial review in a new Supreme Court established pursuant to the new constitution	Sharia in the northern states, common law in the south and at the federal level.
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	0.14 per 1,000 people Ranked 42nd.	0.28 per 1,000 people Ranked 48th. Twice as much as Kenya
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft	15 Ranked 50th.	33 Ranked 43th. 2 times more than Kenya
People > Population	44.04 million Ranked 31st.	174.51 million Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	19.72% Ranked 31st.	23.3% Ranked 5th. 18% more than Kenya
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.96% Ranked 39th.	2.18% Ranked 7th. 11% more than Kenya
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly more than twice the size of Nevada	slightly more than twice the size of California
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents	6.4 Ranked 83th. 4 times more than Nigeria	1.5 Ranked 127th.
Crime > Age of criminal responsibility	8 Ranked 49th. 14% more than Nigeria	7 Ranked 56th.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-5.1% of GDP Ranked 145th. 2 times more than Nigeria	-2.1% of GDP Ranked 72nd.
Geography > Climate	varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior	varies; equatorial in south, tropical in center, arid in north
Geography > Area > Land	569,250 sq km Ranked 47th.	910,768 sq km Ranked 31st. 60% more than Kenya
Government > Legislative branch	unicameral National Assembly or Bunge usually referred to as Parliament	bicameral National Assembly consists of the Senate
Geography > Geographic coordinates	1 00 N, 38 00 E	10 00 N, 8 00 E
Religion > Religions	Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, Muslim 10%, indigenous beliefs 10%, other 2%; <i>note:</i> a large majority of Kenyans are Christian, but estimates for the percentage of the population that adheres to Islam or indigenous beliefs vary widely	Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	29.73 Ranked 99th.	34.07 Ranked 85th. 15% more than Kenya
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	0.489 Ranked 24th.	0.868 Ranked 8th. 78% more than Kenya
Military > Army > Main battle tanks	186 Ranked 34th.	938 Ranked 13th. 5 times more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$1.73 Ranked 126th. 15% more than Nigeria	$1.50 Ranked 134th.
Environment > Marine fish catch	5,603 tons Ranked 90th.	280,941 tons Ranked 36th. 50 times more than Kenya
Economy > Unemployment rate	40% Ranked 3rd. 8 times more than Nigeria	4.9% Ranked 90th.
Health > Human height > Average female height	1.594 m (5 ft 3 in)	1.578 m (5 ft 2 in)
People > Ethnic groups	Kikuyu 22%, Luhya 14%, Luo 13%, Kalenjin 12%, Kamba 11%, Kisii 6%, Meru 6%, other African 15%, non-African (Asian, European, and Arab) 1%	Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is composed of more than 250 ethnic groups; the following are the most populous and politically influential: Hausa and Fulani 29%, Yoruba 21%, Igbo (Ibo) 18%, Ijaw 10%, Kanuri 4%, Ibibio 3.5%, Tiv 2.5%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	580,367 sq km Ranked 50th.	923,768 sq km Ranked 33th. 59% more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	13.5% Ranked 30th.	15.37% Ranked 5th. 14% more than Kenya
Government > Constitution	previous 1963, 1969; latest drafted 6 May 2010, passed by referendum 4 August 2010, promulgated 27 August 2010	adopted 5 May 1999; effective 29 May 1999
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	4.65 million hectares Ranked 46th.	30.5 million hectares Ranked 9th. 7 times more than Kenya
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	2.1% Ranked 22nd.	14.3% Ranked 5th. 7 times more than Kenya
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	Set by the government by location, age and skill level; the lowest urban minimum wage was 11,995 shillings ($139) per month, and the lowest agricultural minimum wage for unskilled employees was 4,854 shillings ($57) per month, excluding housing allowance.	18,000 naira per month ($115).
Government > Judicial branch	Court of Appeal (chief justice is appointed by the president); High Court(sentences according to Muslim law), and Courts Martial	Supreme Court (judges recommended by the National Judicial Council and appointed by the president); Federal Court of Appeal (judges are appointed by the federal government from a pool of judges recommended by the National Judicial Council)
Education > Children out of school, primary	1.09 million Ranked 9th.	11.13 million Ranked 1st. 10 times more than Kenya
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	24 Ranked 150th.	31 Ranked 141st. 29% more than Kenya
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$1,612.11 Ranked 151st.	$2,315.48 Ranked 138th. 44% more than Kenya
Geography > Land area > Sq. km	569,140 sq km Ranked 44th.	910,770 sq km Ranked 29th. 60% more than Kenya
People > Birth rate	30.08 births/1,000 population Ranked 44th.	38.78 births/1,000 population Ranked 13th. 29% more than Kenya
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	0.2% Ranked 16th.	0.7% Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Kenya
People > Population growth	0.489% Ranked 24th.	0.868% Ranked 8th. 78% more than Kenya
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	46.78 Ranked 15th. 30% more than Nigeria	36.03 Ranked 29th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$7.42 billion Ranked 91st.	$22.35 billion Ranked 67th. 3 times more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Median age	37.4 years Ranked 167th. 15% more than Nigeria	32.63 years Ranked 192nd.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$1,800.00 Ranked 156th.	$2,700.00 Ranked 141st. 50% more than Kenya
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	1,987 Ranked 33th.	2,013 Ranked 5th. 1% more than Kenya
Government > Political parties and leaders	Kenya African National Union or KANU [Gideon MOI]<br />The National Party Alliance or TNA [Uhuru KENYATTA]<br />National Rainbow Coalition-Kenya or NARC-Kenya [Martha KARUA]<br />Orange Democratic Movement of Kenya or ODM [Raila ODINGA]<br />Orange Democratic Movement-Kenya or ODM-K [Kalonzo MUSYOKA]<br />Party of National Unity or PNU [Mwai KIBAKI]<br />United Democratic Forum Party or UDF [Musalia MUDAVADI]<br />United Republican Party or URP [William RUTO]<br />Wiper Democratic Movement or WDM [Kalonzo MUSYOKA]	Accord Party or ACC [Mohammad Lawal MALADO]<br />Action Congress of Nigeria or ACN [Adebisi Bamidele AKANDE]<br />All Nigeria Peoples Party or ANPP [Ogbonnaya C. ONU]<br />All Progressives Grand Alliance or APGA [Victor C. UMEH]<br />Congress for Progressive Change or CPC [Tony MOMOH]<br />Democratic Peoples Party or DPP [Jeremiah USENI]<br />Labor Party [Umar MUSTAPHA]<br />Peoples Democratic Party or PDP [Bamanga TUKUR]
Energy > Commercial energy use	514.5 Ranked 94th.	710.49 Ranked 77th. 38% more than Kenya
Health > Human height > Average male height	N/A	1.638 m (5 ft 4 ⁄ 2 in)
Economy > Economy > Overview	Kenya has been hampered by corruption and by reliance upon several primary goods whose prices have remained low. Low infrastructure investment threatens Kenya's long-term position as the largest East African economy. In the key December 2002 elections, Daniel MOI's 24-year-old reign ended, and a new opposition government took on the formidable economic problems facing the nation. After some early progress in rooting out corruption and encouraging donor support, the KIBAKI government was rocked by high-level graft scandals in 2005 and 2006. In 2006, the World Bank and IMF delayed loans pending action by the government on corruption. The international financial institutions and donors have since resumed lending, despite little action on the government''s part to deal with corruption. Unemployment is very high. The country has experienced chronic budget deficits, inflationary pressures, and sharp currency depreciation - as a result of high food and fuel import prices. The discovery of oil in March 2012 provides an opportunity for Kenya to balance its growing trade deficit if the deposits are found to be commercially viable and Kenya is able to develop a port and pipeline to export its oil.	Oil-rich Nigeria has been hobbled by political instability, corruption, inadequate infrastructure, and poor macroeconomic management, but in 2008 began pursuing economic reforms. Nigeria's former military rulers failed to diversify the economy away from its overdependence on the capital-intensive oil sector, which provides 95% of foreign exchange earnings and about 80% of budgetary revenues. Following the signing of an IMF stand-by agreement in August 2000, Nigeria received a debt-restructuring deal from the Paris Club and a $1 billion credit from the IMF, both contingent on economic reforms. Nigeria pulled out of its IMF program in April 2002, after failing to meet spending and exchange rate targets, making it ineligible for additional debt forgiveness from the Paris Club. In November 2005, Abuja won Paris Club approval for a debt-relief deal that eliminated $18 billion of debt in exchange for $12 billion in payments - a total package worth $30 billion of Nigeria's total $37 billion external debt. Since 2008 the government has begun to show the political will to implement the market-oriented reforms urged by the IMF, such as modernizing the banking system, removing subsidies, and resolving regional disputes over the distribution of earnings from the oil industry. GDP rose strongly in 2007-12 because of growth in non-oil sectors and robust global crude oil prices. President JONATHAN has established an economic team that includes experienced and reputable members and has announced plans to increase transparency, diversify economic growth, and improve fiscal management. Lack of infrastructure and slow implementation of reforms are key impediments to growth. The government is working toward developing stronger public-private partnerships for roads, agriculture, and power. Nigeria's financial sector was hurt by the global financial and economic crises, but the Central Bank governor has taken measures to restructure and strengthen the sector to include imposing mandatory higher minimum capital requirements.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	199.44 Ranked 31st. 64% more than Nigeria	121.83 Ranked 54th.
Economy > Exports	$6.23 billion Ranked 101st.	$95.68 billion Ranked 38th. 15 times more than Kenya
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	7,733 Ranked 19th.	18,422 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Kenya
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Cabinet appointed by the president	Federal Executive Council
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	1.65 per 1,000 people Ranked 99th.	1.67 per 1,000 people Ranked 97th. 1% more than Kenya
Education > Compulsary education duration	8 Ranked 144th.	9 Ranked 121st. 13% more than Kenya
People > Gender > Female population	81.13 million Ranked 15th.	451.58 million Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	31.63 million Ranked 14th.	212.88 million Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Kenya
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$1,658.46 per capita Ranked 151st.	$2,334.26 per capita Ranked 82nd. 41% more than Kenya
Agriculture > Rural population	43,197 Ranked 68th. 19% more than Nigeria	36,442 Ranked 86th.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth	19.8 Ranked 29th.	20.9 Ranked 9th. 6% more than Kenya
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	128.13 kWh per capita Ranked 21st.	142.26 kWh per capita Ranked 120th. 11% more than Kenya
People > Death rate	7.12 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 126th.	13.2 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 18th. 85% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$1.01 Ranked 65th. 22% more than Nigeria	$0.83 Ranked 86th.
Environment > Ecological footprint	1.15 Ranked 102nd.	1.31 Ranked 93th. 14% more than Kenya
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year	630 Ranked 117th.	1,150 Ranked 77th. 83% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$0.57 Ranked 120th.	$1.43 Ranked 56th. 3 times more than Kenya
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	Council of Islamic Preachers of Kenya or CIPK [Sheikh Idris MOHAMMED]<br />Kenya Human Rights Commission [L. Muthoni WANYEKI]<br />Muslim Human Rights Forum [Ali-Amin KIMATHI]<br />National Muslim Leaders Forum or NAMLEF [Abdullahi ABDI]<br />Protestant National Council of Churches of Kenya or NCCK [Canon Peter Karanja MWANGI]<br />Roman Catholic and other Christian churches<br />Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims or SUPKEM [Shaykh Abdul Gafur al-BUSAIDY]<br /><br /><strong>other:</strong> labor unions, Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Kenya Private Sector Alliance	Academic Staff Union for Universities or ASUU<br />Campaign for Democracy or CD<br />Civil Liberties Organization or CLO<br />Committee for the Defense of Human Rights or CDHR<br />Constitutional Right Project or CRP<br />Human Right Africa<br />National Association of Democratic Lawyers or NADL<br />National Association of Nigerian Students or NANS<br />Nigerian Bar Association or NBA<br />Nigerian Labor Congress or NLC<br />Nigerian Medical Association or NMA<br />the press<br />Universal Defenders of Democracy or UDD
Geography > Natural resources	limestone, soda ash, salt, gemstones, fluorspar, zinc, diatomite, gypsum, wildlife, hydropower	natural gas, petroleum, tin, iron ore, coal, limestone, niobium, lead, zinc, arable land
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$86.77 Ranked 88th. 3 times more than Nigeria	$28.76 Ranked 96th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	6.15 billion kWh Ranked 72nd.	20.38 billion kWh Ranked 45th. 3 times more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	56.97% Ranked 164th. 10% more than Nigeria	51.81% Ranked 185th.
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total	86.5 Ranked 65th. 44% more than Nigeria	60.1 Ranked 93th.
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	580,370 kmÂ² Ranked 46th.	923,770 kmÂ² Ranked 31st. 59% more than Kenya
People > Population growth rate	2.27% Ranked 40th.	2.54% Ranked 29th. 12% more than Kenya
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	15 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 97th. 2 times more than Nigeria	6.23 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 155th.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	501.55 per 1,000 people Ranked 5th. 68% more than Nigeria	299.15 per 1,000 people Ranked 120th.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	274,500 sq. km Ranked 41st.	762,000 sq. km Ranked 15th. 3 times more than Kenya
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	27.32 Ranked 21st.	69.68 Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Kenya
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	60.37 Ranked 163th. 17% more than Nigeria	51.71 Ranked 186th.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	313.49 Ranked 125th.	320.5 Ranked 124th. 2% more than Kenya
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	155.02 Ranked 126th. 4% more than Nigeria	148.93 Ranked 127th.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$43.57 Ranked 136th.	$86.51 Ranked 87th. 99% more than Kenya
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	75 Ranked 18th. 4% more than Nigeria	72.22 Ranked 27th.
Military > Personnel > Per capita	0.847 per 1,000 people Ranked 152nd.	1.14 per 1,000 people Ranked 143th. 34% more than Kenya
Military > War deaths	0.0 Ranked 93th.	0.0 Ranked 154th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.131 Ranked 101st.	0.219 Ranked 68th. 68% more than Kenya
Agriculture > Agricultural growth	134 Ranked 25th. 13% more than Nigeria	119 Ranked 62nd.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	68.75 Ranked 3rd. 56% more than Nigeria	44.12 Ranked 12th.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	50 CIA Ranked 63th. 3 times more than Nigeria	18.8 CIA Ranked 129th.
Media > Internet users	4 million Ranked 58th.	43.99 million Ranked 9th. 11 times more than Kenya
Economy > Public debt	52.5% of GDP Ranked 55th. 3 times more than Nigeria	17.9% of GDP Ranked 130th.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	9.4% Ranked 29th.	12.2% Ranked 17th. 30% more than Kenya
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	29.68 Ranked 11th.	33.08 Ranked 7th. 11% more than Kenya
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	9.52 Ranked 88th.	29.17 Ranked 75th. 3 times more than Kenya
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$3.75 billion Ranked 42nd.	$4.86 billion Ranked 39th. 30% more than Kenya
Language > Languages	English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages	English (official), Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo (Ibo), Fulani
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	53.6% Ranked 120th. 2 times more than Nigeria	26% Ranked 185th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	21.66 million Ranked 13th.	140.44 million Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Kenya
Military > Battle-related deaths > Number of people	2 Ranked 31st.	324 Ranked 14th. 162 times more than Kenya
Economy > Exports per capita	$144.24 Ranked 161st.	$566.71 Ranked 124th. 4 times more than Kenya
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	9.16 per 1,000 people Ranked 126th. 46% more than Nigeria	6.28 per 1,000 people Ranked 135th.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year	630 Ranked 124th.	1,150 Ranked 80th. 83% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$1.01 Ranked 113th.	$2.55 Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Kenya
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$6.00 Ranked 84th.	$9.45 Ranked 44th. 58% more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	21.9% Ranked 164th. 41% more than Nigeria	15.48% Ranked 192nd.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$50.66 Ranked 136th.	$77.88 Ranked 113th. 54% more than Kenya
Government > Administrative divisions	47 counties; Baringo, Bomet, Bungoma, Busia, Elgeyo/Marakwet, Embu, Garissa, Homa Bay, Isiolo, Kajiado, Kakamega, Kericho, Kiambu, Kilifi, Kirinyaga, Kisii, Kisumu, Kitui, Kwale, Laikipia, Lamu, Machakos, Makueni, Mandera, Marsabit, Meru, Migori, Mombasa, Murang'a, Nairobi City, Nakuru, Nandi, Narok, Nyamira, Nyandarua, Nyeri, Samburu, Siaya, Taita/Taveta, Tana River, Tharaka-Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Turkana, Uasin Gishu, Vihiga, Wajir, West Pokot	36 states and 1 territory; Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Enugu, Federal Capital Territory, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Kogi, Kwara, Lagos, Nassarawa, Niger, Ogun, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Rivers, Sokoto, Taraba, Yobe, Zamfara
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	19.64 Ranked 75th.	22.1 Ranked 63th. 13% more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	102.2 million Ranked 14th.	601.95 million Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Kenya
Education > Literacy > Total population	85.1% Ranked 97th. 25% more than Nigeria	68% Ranked 126th.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	62.92 Ranked 10th. 25% more than Nigeria	50.42 Ranked 18th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	10.41 million Ranked 14th.	70.83 million Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Kenya
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area	11 Ranked 64th.	21 Ranked 49th. 91% more than Kenya
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	4.2% Ranked 169th.	6.5% Ranked 144th. 55% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$1.82 Ranked 106th.	$2.58 Ranked 50th. 42% more than Kenya
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	0.703 Ranked 101st.	0.712 Ranked 97th. 1% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$878.40 Ranked 79th.	$1,461.31 Ranked 47th. 66% more than Kenya
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	42.5 Ranked 4th.	43.7 Ranked 6th. 3% more than Kenya
Religion > Religions > All	Protestant 45%, Roman Catholic 33%, indigenous beliefs 10%, Muslim 10%, other 2%	Muslim 50%, Christian 40%, indigenous beliefs 10%
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$19,906.49 Ranked 102nd. 10% more than Nigeria	$18,015.53 Ranked 115th.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 66th. The same as Nigeria	6 Ranked 116th.
Military > Global Peace Index	2.47 Ranked 27th.	2.69 Ranked 15th. 9% more than Kenya
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 110th. The same as Nigeria	6 Ranked 146th.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	6.51 billion Ranked 105th.	24.45 billion Ranked 67th. 4 times more than Kenya
Media > Televisions per 1000	21.53 Ranked 153th.	52.06 Ranked 134th. 2 times more than Kenya
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	2,109.91 Ranked 14th.	14,290.93 Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than Kenya
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	1.97 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 6th.	2.15 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 131st. 10% more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	58.38% Ranked 32nd.	61.22% Ranked 7th. 5% more than Kenya
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	524,749 Ranked 7th.	5.75 million Ranked 1st. 11 times more than Kenya
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare	1,416.6 Ranked 123th.	1,598.4 Ranked 117th. 13% more than Kenya
People > Population in 2015	44,194 thousand Ranked 30th.	160,931 thousand Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Kenya
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	28.4 Ranked 17th.	29.8 Ranked 6th. 5% more than Kenya
Geography > Terrain	low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west	southern lowlands merge into central hills and plateaus; mountains in southeast, plains in north
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	59.48 years Ranked 183th. 25% more than Nigeria	47.56 years Ranked 214th.
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people	20.8 Ranked 22nd. 18% more than Nigeria	17.7 Ranked 31st.
Military > Paramilitary personnel	5,000 Ranked 73th.	82,000 Ranked 16th. 16 times more than Kenya
Military > Service age and obligation	18 years of age (est.) for voluntary service, with a 9-year obligation	18 years of age for voluntary military service
Geography > Location	Eastern Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, between Somalia and Tanzania	Western Africa, bordering the Gulf of Guinea, between Benin and Cameroon
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	50 Ranked 19th. The same as Nigeria	50 Ranked 17th.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	5.73 million Ranked 14th.	23.4 million Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Kenya
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	6.66% Ranked 20th. 2 times more than Nigeria	3.06% Ranked 38th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 75%	agriculture 70%, industry 10%, services 20%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.474 Ranked 154th. 5% more than Nigeria	0.453 Ranked 158th.
Labor > Unemployment rate	40% Ranked 3rd. 8 times more than Nigeria	4.9% Ranked 62nd.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	3.84 Ranked 90th. 7% more than Nigeria	3.59 Ranked 98th.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	8.79 Ranked 76th.	13.76 Ranked 18th. 57% more than Kenya
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita	46.78 per 1,000 people Ranked 136th. 6 times more than Nigeria	7.67 per 1,000 people Ranked 167th.
Media > Households with television	17.08% Ranked 114th.	25.6% Ranked 107th. 50% more than Kenya
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	39.22 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.	40.51 per 1,000 people Ranked 20th. 3% more than Kenya
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	5.27 Ranked 18th.	7.24 Ranked 7th. 38% more than Kenya
Culture > Happy Planet Index	27.8 Ranked 125th.	30.3 Ranked 115th. 9% more than Kenya
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013)	President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010)
Geography > Coastline	536 km Ranked 104th.	853 km Ranked 91st. 59% more than Kenya
Labor > Labor force	17.94 million Ranked 30th.	48.33 million Ranked 11th. 3 times more than Kenya
Environment > Current issues	water pollution from urban and industrial wastes; degradation of water quality from increased use of pesticides and fertilizers; water hyacinth infestation in Lake Victoria; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; poaching	soil degradation; rapid deforestation; urban air and water pollution; desertification; oil pollution - water, air, and soil; has suffered serious damage from oil spills; loss of arable land; rapid urbanization
Energy > Oil > Consumption	76,000 bbl/day Ranked 81st.	280,000 bbl/day Ranked 40th. 4 times more than Kenya
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	62.12 Ranked 161st. 19% more than Nigeria	52.02 Ranked 187th.
Health > Life expectancy > Men	57 years Ranked 59th. 10% more than Nigeria	52 years Ranked 74th.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) - state-owned</p> </p>Kenya Television Network (KTN) - private, operated by Standard Group</p> </p>NTV - private, operated by Nation Media Group</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13681344">Full Article</a>	<p>Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) - state-run, operates scores of national and regional stations; national services broadcast in English</p> </p>AIT - private, owned by DAAR Communications, broadcasting in Lagos, Abuja and internationally via satellite</p> </p>Minaj TV - private, eastern Nigeria and via cable/satellite</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13949549">Full Article</a>
People > Total fertility rate	3.76 children born/woman Ranked 43th.	5.31 children born/woman Ranked 13th. 41% more than Kenya
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	58.71 Ranked 166th. 14% more than Nigeria	51.42 Ranked 184th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	16.57% Ranked 164th. 53% more than Nigeria	10.83% Ranked 192nd.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$1.73 Ranked 61st.	$2.55 Ranked 24th. 47% more than Kenya
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	25.49 per 1,000 people Ranked 137th.	59.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 117th. 2 times more than Kenya
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	President Uhuru KENYATTA (since 9 April 2013); Deputy President William RUTO (since 9 April 2013)	President Goodluck JONATHAN (since 5 May 2010, acting since 9 February 2010); Vice President Mohammed Namadi SAMBO (since 19 May 2010)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	Box 21A, Unit 64100, APO AE 09831	P. O. Box 5760, Garki, Abuja
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	71.89 Ranked 149th. 6% more than Nigeria	67.68 Ranked 153th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$75.00 billion Ranked 81st.	$444.30 billion Ranked 30th. 6 times more than Kenya
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$0.34 Ranked 138th.	$0.77 Ranked 112th. 2 times more than Kenya
Government > Capital city > Name	Nairobi	Abuja
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	1 17 S, 36 49 E	9 05 N, 7 32 E
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Male illegal (Penalty: up to 14 years imprisonment) Female presumed to be illegal.	Illegal (Penalty: Prison time, fines, corporal punishment, to death penalty)
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	2.56 Ranked 102nd.	18.11 Ranked 61st. 7 times more than Kenya
Government > International organization participation	ACP, AfDB, AU, C, CD, COMESA, EAC, EADB, FAO, G-15, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MONUSCO, NAM, OPCW, PCA, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNMISS, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO	ACP, AfDB, AU, C, CD, D-8, ECOWAS, EITI (compliant country), 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, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINURSO, MONUSCO, NAM, OAS (observer), OIC, OPCW, OPEC, PCA, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNISFA, UNITAR, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.84 Ranked 31st.	0.9 Ranked 18th. 7% more than Kenya
Crime > Prisoners	35,278 prisoners Ranked 40th.	40,447 prisoners Ranked 36th. 15% more than Kenya
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	79.47 Ranked 108th. 17% more than Nigeria	67.94 Ranked 113th.
Religion > Major religion(s)	Christianity	Islam, Christianity, indigenous beliefs
Education > Average IQ	72 Ranked 45th. 7% more than Nigeria	67 Ranked 47th.
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male	38.5% Ranked 135th.	42.1% Ranked 126th. 9% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$45.23 Ranked 64th.	$81.14 Ranked 15th. 79% more than Kenya
Geography > Area > Water	11,227 sq km Ranked 43th.	13,000 sq km Ranked 41st. 16% more than Kenya
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	42.4% Ranked 25th.	43.8% Ranked 17th. 3% more than Kenya
Military > Military service age and obligation	18-26 years of age for male and female voluntary service (under 18 with parental consent), with a 9-year obligation (7 years for Kenyan Navy); applicants must be Kenyan citizens and provide a national identity card (obtained at age 18) and a school-leaving certificate; women serve under the same terms and conditions as men; mandatory retirement at age 55	18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription
Media > Broadcast media	about a half-dozen privately owned TV stations and a state-owned TV broadcaster that operates 2 channels; satellite and cable TV subscription services available; state-owned radio broadcaster operates 2 national radio channels and provides regional and local radio services in multiple languages; a large number of private radio stations, including provincial stations broadcasting in local languages; transmissions of several international broadcasters available	nearly 70 federal-government-controlled national and regional TV stations; all 36 states operate TV stations; several private TV stations operational; cable and satellite TV subscription services are available; network of federal-government-controlled national, regional, and state radio stations; roughly 40 state-government-owned radio stations typically carry their own programs except for news broadcasts; about 20 private radio stations also operate; transmissions of international broadcasters are available
Transport > Airports	197 Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Nigeria	54 Ranked 88th.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 69th.	0.0 Ranked 58th.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly more than twice the size of Nevada	slightly more than twice the size of California
Language > Major language(s)	Swahili, English	English (official), Yoruba, Ibo, Hausa
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	0.44 Ranked 80th.	0.67 Ranked 43th. 52% more than Kenya
People > Gender > Male population	79.29 million Ranked 15th.	462.25 million Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Kenya
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	7.85 billion Ranked 101st.	27.03 billion Ranked 68th. 3 times more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	35.13 million Ranked 16th.	141.5 million Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Kenya
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies	<p>Kenya News Agency - state-owned, English-language</p>	<p>News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) - government-owned</p>
Industry > Gross value added by construction	1.67 billion Ranked 92nd.	3.44 billion Ranked 70th. 2 times more than Kenya
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$478.86 Ranked 130th.	$3,000.00 Ranked 45th. 6 times more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	63.71% Ranked 33th.	65.87% Ranked 12th. 3% more than Kenya
Economy > Fiscal year	1	calendar year
Background > Overview	<p>Situated on the equator on Africa's east coast, Kenya has been described as "the cradle of humanity".</p> <p>In the Great Rift Valley palaeontologists have discovered some of the earliest evidence of man's ancestors. </p> <p>In the present day, Kenya's ethnic diversity has produced a vibrant culture but is also a source of conflict. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13681341">Full Article</a>	<p>After lurching from one military coup to another, Nigeria now has an elected leadership. But the government faces the growing challenge of preventing Africa's most populous country from breaking apart along ethnic and religious lines. </p> <p>Political liberalisation ushered in by the return to civilian rule in 1999 has allowed militants from religious and ethnic groups to pursue their demands through violence. </p> <p>Thousands of people have died over the past few years in communal attacks led by the al-Qaeda ally Boko Haram. Separatist aspirations have also been growing, prompting reminders of the bitter civil war over the breakaway Biafran republic in the late 1960s. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13949550">Full Article</a>
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	480.13 Ranked 117th.	720.64 Ranked 98th. 50% more than Kenya
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	2.7% Ranked 209th.	3% Ranked 200th. 11% more than Kenya
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	14.8% Ranked 188th.	43% Ranked 24th. 3 times more than Kenya
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	87.5 Ranked 4th. 7% more than Nigeria	81.58 Ranked 7th.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	60.19 people/mÂ² Ranked 121st.	144.42 people/mÂ² Ranked 59th. 2 times more than Kenya
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	52 hours Ranked 2nd. 30% more than Nigeria	40 hours Ranked 149th.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	0.994 Ranked 158th. 12 times more than Nigeria	0.0846 Ranked 176th.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$84.53 Ranked 57th.	$156.81 Ranked 45th. 86% more than Kenya
Crime > Murders > WHO	6.7 Ranked 81st. 4 times more than Nigeria	1.8 Ranked 135th.
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	0.833 per 1 million people Ranked 73th. 7 times more than Nigeria	0.127 per 1 million people Ranked 65th.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$10.75 billion Ranked 28th.	$85.54 billion Ranked 5th. 8 times more than Kenya
People > Nationality > Noun	Kenyan(s)	Nigerian(s)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	129 Ranked 94th.	158 Ranked 32nd. 22% more than Kenya
Economy > Inequality > GINI index	47.68 Ranked 11th. 11% more than Nigeria	42.93 Ranked 9th.
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares	5.2 million Ranked 41st.	36.5 million Ranked 8th. 7 times more than Kenya
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) - state-owned, networks in English, and Swahili and other indigenous languages</p> </p>Capital FM - private, music</p> </p>East FM - private, for Nairobi's Asian listeners</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13681344">Full Article</a>	<p>Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN) - state-run, operates 37 stations broadcasting in 15 languages</p> </p>Voice of Nigeria - FRCN's external service, via shortwave</p> </p>Ray Power - private, owned by DAAR Communications, runs music-based and speech-based FM stations</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13949549">Full Article</a>
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	38.1 Ranked 90th.	45.31 Ranked 86th. 19% more than Kenya
Economy > Imports per capita	$349.71 Ranked 156th. 11% more than Nigeria	$316.05 Ranked 158th.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita	$331.75 Ranked 132nd. 13% more than Nigeria	$294.69 Ranked 136th.
Military > Armed forces personnel	22,000 Ranked 91st.	76,000 Ranked 46th. 3 times more than Kenya
Education > Literacy > Female	79.7% Ranked 97th. 32% more than Nigeria	60.6% Ranked 121st.
Labor > Labor force, total	16.7 million Ranked 35th.	52.64 million Ranked 13th. 3 times more than Kenya
Agriculture > Farm workers	12.84 million Ranked 13th. 5% more than Nigeria	12.29 million Ranked 14th.
Government > Government corruption rating	3 Ranked 44th. The same as Nigeria	3 Ranked 39th.
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate	30% Ranked 56th. 20% more than Nigeria	25% Ranked 15th.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	52.29 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 42nd.	91.54 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 9th. 75% more than Kenya
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	June 24, 1935<br>August 19, 1965	June 24, 1935
Economy > GDP per capita in 1950	$947.00 Ranked 37th. 73% more than Nigeria	$547.00 Ranked 48th.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$41.09 Ranked 123th.	$61.14 Ranked 95th. 49% more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	26.02% Ranked 164th. 58% more than Nigeria	16.45% Ranked 192nd.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Mount Kenya 5,199 m	Chappal Waddi 2,419 m
Economy > Technology index	3.31 Ranked 71st. 11% more than Nigeria	2.99 Ranked 86th.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita	112 Int. $ Ranked 46th. 12% more than Nigeria	100 Int. $ Ranked 95th.
Military > Military expenditures	1.8% of GDP Ranked 31st. Twice as much as Nigeria	0.9% of GDP Ranked 57th.
Agriculture > Products	tea, coffee, corn, wheat, sugarcane, fruit, vegetables; dairy products, beef, pork, poultry, eggs	cocoa, peanuts, cotton, palm oil, corn, rice, sorghum, millet, cassava, yams, rubber; cattle, sheep, goats, pigs; timber; fish
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	37.04 Ranked 74th.	49.13 Ranked 47th. 33% more than Kenya
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	32.1 Ranked 121st.	32.88 Ranked 120th. 2% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$5.94 Ranked 83th.	$10.00 Ranked 21st. 68% more than Kenya
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.519 Ranked 143th. 10% more than Nigeria	0.471 Ranked 151st.
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita	1.63% per 1 million people Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Nigeria	0.518% per 1 million people Ranked 18th.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	13.18 Ranked 23th.	36.03 Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	6.49% Ranked 31st.	7.75% Ranked 5th. 19% more than Kenya
People > Physicians density	0.18 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 23th.	0.4 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 40th. 2 times more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$5.34 Ranked 95th.	$7.19 Ranked 55th. 35% more than Kenya
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	137.15 hectares Ranked 109th.	230.1 hectares Ranked 67th. 68% more than Kenya
Military > Military branches	Kenya Defence Forces: Kenya Army, Kenya Air Force, Kenya Navy	Nigerian Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$0.04 Ranked 172nd. 3 times more than Nigeria	$0.02 Ranked 180th.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	41.51 kW Ranked 155th. 12% more than Nigeria	36.94 kW Ranked 158th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	26.59 million Ranked 19th.	99 million Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Kenya
Education > College and university > Gender ratio	70.31 Ranked 6th. 1% more than Nigeria	69.55 Ranked 90th.
Economy > Exports > Commodities	tea, horticultural products, coffee, petroleum products, fish, cement	petroleum and petroleum products 95%, cocoa, rubber
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	125.42 kWh Ranked 20th.	130.51 kWh Ranked 114th. 4% more than Kenya
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$1.37 Ranked 91st. 2 times more than Nigeria	$0.62 Ranked 149th.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index	101.6% Ranked 124th.	105.9% Ranked 99th. 4% more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	93.66 million Ranked 13th.	559.45 million Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Kenya
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	3.75 billion Ranked 87th.	4.86 billion Ranked 80th. 30% more than Kenya
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	111 per 100,000 people Ranked 77th. 3 times more than Nigeria	33 per 100,000 people Ranked 149th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	57.67 Ranked 66th.	73.23 Ranked 42nd. 27% more than Kenya
Geography > Total area > Sq. km	580,370 Ranked 45th.	923,770 Ranked 30th. 59% more than Kenya
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	75% Ranked 2nd. 7% more than Nigeria	70% Ranked 2nd.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	530,341 Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Nigeria	228,705 Ranked 18th.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio	8.2 Ranked 3rd.	9.7 Ranked 11th. 18% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$485.00 Ranked 73th.	$573.99 Ranked 62nd. 18% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$3.36 Ranked 32nd.	$4.22 Ranked 14th. 26% more than Kenya
Energy > Electricity > Production	7.33 billion kWh Ranked 70th.	24.87 billion kWh Ranked 45th. 3 times more than Kenya
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Republic of Kenya	Federal Republic of Nigeria
Media > Personal computers per 1000	8.85 Ranked 124th. 39% more than Nigeria	6.38 Ranked 134th.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	2.08 km per 1,000 people Ranked 52nd. 30% more than Nigeria	1.6 km per 1,000 people Ranked 91st.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	7.29 million Ranked 25th.	16.95 million Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Kenya
People > Cities > Urban population	56,803 Ranked 156th.	63,558 Ranked 138th. 12% more than Kenya
Geography > Land use > Arable land	9.48% Ranked 112th.	38.97% Ranked 13th. 4 times more than Kenya
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	3.34 Ranked 77th.	4.32 Ranked 71st. 29% more than Kenya
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	6% Ranked 100th. 2 times more than Nigeria	2.5% Ranked 132nd.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people	21.14 Ranked 113th.	30.81 Ranked 109th. 46% more than Kenya
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	78.75 Ranked 6th.	79.17 Ranked 5th. 1% more than Kenya
Culture > World Heritage Sites	3 Ranked 65th. 50% more than Nigeria	2 Ranked 93th.
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries	Ethiopia 861 km, Somalia 682 km, South Sudan 232 km, Tanzania 769 km, Uganda 933 km	Benin 773 km, Cameroon 1,690 km, Chad 87 km, Niger 1,497 km
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people	14.98 Ranked 107th.	30.81 Ranked 91st. 2 times more than Kenya
Economy > Imports	$15.10 billion Ranked 85th.	$53.36 billion Ranked 51st. 4 times more than Kenya
People > Nationality > Adjective	Kenyan	Nigerian
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index	104.3% Ranked 109th.	106.2% Ranked 86th. 2% more than Kenya
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 24, FM 18, shortwave 6	AM 83, FM 36, shortwave 11
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered	<25	<25
People > Sex ratio > Total population	1 male(s)/female Ranked 80th.	1.01 male(s)/female Ranked 65th. 1% more than Kenya
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	13.23% Ranked 31st.	15.55% Ranked 5th. 17% more than Kenya
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	4.98 births per woman Ranked 30th.	5.5 births per woman Ranked 22nd. 10% more than Kenya
Industry > Growth	3.58 Ranked 32nd.	-2.94 Ranked 144th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); in addition to receiving a simple majority of votes, the presidential candidate must also win 25% or more of the vote in at least five of Kenya's seven provinces and one area to avoid a runoff; election last held on 4 March 2013 (next to be held in 2018); vice president appointed by the president	president elected by popular vote for a four-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 16 April 2011 (next to be held in April 2015)
Crime > Software piracy rate	81% Ranked 24th.	82% Ranked 22nd. 1% more than Kenya
Health > Infant mortality rate	62.62 Ranked 42nd.	70.49 Ranked 33th. 13% more than Kenya
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	41 Ranked 38th.	350 Ranked 6th. 9 times more than Kenya
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	2.8% Ranked 31st. 87% more than Nigeria	1.5% Ranked 61st.
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$9.48 billion Ranked 89th.	$27.87 billion Ranked 66th. 3 times more than Kenya
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.02 male(s)/female Ranked 218th.	1.06 male(s)/female Ranked 64th. 4% more than Kenya
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$22.91 billion Ranked 37th.	$66.85 billion Ranked 51st. 3 times more than Kenya
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	38.85 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 45% more than Nigeria	26.73 per 1,000 people Ranked 18th.
Energy > Crude oil > Production	0.0 Ranked 146th.	2.52 million bbl/day Ranked 12th.
Economy > GINI index	42.5 Ranked 4th.	43.7 Ranked 14th. 3% more than Kenya
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people	8.34 Ranked 52nd.	25.41 Ranked 54th. 3 times more than Kenya
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	34.87 Ranked 108th.	63.52 Ranked 45th. 82% more than Kenya
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$88.87 Ranked 121st.	$348.74 Ranked 93th. 4 times more than Kenya
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	328.31 billion Ranked 66th.	8.71 trillion Ranked 18th. 27 times more than Kenya
Economy > Tourist arrivals	1.64 million Ranked 65th. 48% more than Nigeria	1.11 million Ranked 78th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	85 Ranked 4th. 9% more than Nigeria	77.94 Ranked 8th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$160.48 per capita Ranked 130th. 40% more than Nigeria	$114.63 per capita Ranked 79th.
Transport > Rail > Railway length	2,778 km Ranked 59th.	3,528 km Ranked 46th. 27% more than Kenya
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$11.04 Ranked 85th.	$14.18 Ranked 66th. 28% more than Kenya
People > Major infectious diseases > Degree of risk	high	very high
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$6.26 billion Ranked 55th.	$104.95 billion Ranked 15th. 17 times more than Kenya
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$1.08 Ranked 85th.	$2.36 Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Kenya
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$1,085.27 Ranked 77th. 3% more than Nigeria	$1,056.81 Ranked 79th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	4.55% Ranked 160th. 2 times more than Nigeria	1.86% Ranked 190th.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	3 Ranked 62nd. The same as Nigeria	3 Ranked 100th.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$	$1.40 billion Ranked 72nd. 2 times more than Nigeria	$586.00 million Ranked 99th.
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000	0.301 Ranked 140th.	0.363 Ranked 135th. 21% more than Kenya
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	142.86 per 1,000 people Ranked 111th.	150.61 per 1,000 people Ranked 109th. 5% more than Kenya
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita	33.7 kWh Ranked 150th.	55.16 kWh Ranked 144th. 64% more than Kenya
Government > National symbol(s)	lion	eagle
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	38.79 Ranked 181st. 90% more than Nigeria	20.38 Ranked 190th.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	7% Ranked 79th.	47.9% Ranked 49th. 7 times more than Kenya
Geography > Irrigated land	1,030 sq km Ranked 92nd.	2,930 sq km Ranked 63th. 3 times more than Kenya
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	3.8 billion Ranked 85th.	6.38 billion Ranked 61st. 68% more than Kenya
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$40.53 billion Ranked 76th.	$241.30 billion Ranked 40th. 6 times more than Kenya
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total	29,000 Ranked 83th.	162,000 Ranked 34th. 6 times more than Kenya
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	81.27 per 1,000 people Ranked 110th. 10% more than Nigeria	74.06 per 1,000 people Ranked 113th.
Economy > GDP per person	738.05 Ranked 141st.	1,118.11 Ranked 127th. 51% more than Kenya
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita	2.28 per 1,000 people Ranked 57th. 2 times more than Nigeria	1.13 per 1,000 people Ranked 67th.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	5.28 billion Ranked 67th.	5.65 billion Ranked 64th. 7% more than Kenya
Education > Duration of compulsory education	8 years Ranked 107th. 33% more than Nigeria	6 years Ranked 147th.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	7% Ranked 80th.	50% Ranked 49th. 7 times more than Kenya
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	48.7 Ranked 36th.	77.8 Ranked 9th. 60% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$26.45 Ranked 87th.	$44.12 Ranked 43th. 67% more than Kenya
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year	144 Ranked 144th. 24% more than Nigeria	116 Ranked 151st.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	11.61% Ranked 119th.	14.11% Ranked 109th. 21% more than Kenya
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	5.83 Ranked 186th. 2 times more than Nigeria	2.48 Ranked 195th.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	59 years Ranked 62nd. 11% more than Nigeria	53 years Ranked 79th.
Geography > Natural hazards	recurring drought; flooding during rainy seasons	periodic droughts; flooding
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Tea, coffee, horticultural products, petroleum products	Petroleum, petroleum products, cocoa, rubber
Labor > Employment rate > Adults	73 Ranked 15th. 41% more than Nigeria	51.8 Ranked 120th.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	1.53 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 51st.	2.49 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 47th. 63% more than Kenya
Government > Flag description	three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red, and green; the red band is edged in white; a large Maasai warrior's shield covering crossed spears is superimposed at the center; black symbolizes the majority population, red the blood shed in the struggle for freedom, green stands for natural wealth, and white for peace; the shield and crossed spears symbolize the defense of freedom	three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and green; the color green represents the forests and abundant natural wealth of the country, white stands for peace and unity
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$171.53 Ranked 122nd. 51% more than Nigeria	$113.71 Ranked 130th.
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land	561.05 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 42nd. 3 times more than Nigeria	220.95 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 103th.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea	12 nautical mile Ranked 77th. The same as Nigeria	12 nautical mile Ranked 138th.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	682.12 billion Ranked 36th.	1.77 trillion Ranked 23th. 3 times more than Kenya
Economy > Debt > External	$11.06 billion Ranked 94th.	$13.40 billion Ranked 89th. 21% more than Kenya
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$377.92 Ranked 63th. 42% more than Nigeria	$266.57 Ranked 93th.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	48.42$ Ranked 103th.	274.82$ Ranked 75th. 6 times more than Kenya
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	72.37 Ranked 9th.	77.94 Ranked 5th. 8% more than Kenya
Economy > Central bank discount rate	7% Ranked 35th. 65% more than Nigeria	4.25% Ranked 71st.
Media > Televisions	730,000 Ranked 91st.	6.9 million Ranked 26th. 9 times more than Kenya
Education > Secondary education, pupils	3.2 million Ranked 30th.	9.06 million Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Kenya
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	0.392 per 1,000 people Ranked 122nd. 76% more than Nigeria	0.223 per 1,000 people Ranked 132nd.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	17.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 10th. 47% more than Nigeria	11.7 per 1,000 people Ranked 109th.
People > Child labor > Children ages 5-14 > Percentage	26% Ranked 4th.	29% Ranked 1st. 12% more than Kenya
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	0.96 Ranked 92nd. 12% more than Nigeria	0.86 Ranked 131st.
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.901 Ranked 15th. 4% more than Nigeria	0.87 Ranked 19th.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$181.86 per capita Ranked 116th. 3 times more than Nigeria	$59.30 per capita Ranked 129th.
People > Major infectious diseases > Food or waterborne diseases	bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A, and typhoid fever	bacterial and protozoal diarrhea, hepatitis A and E, and typhoid fever
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	95.83 Ranked 5th. 6% more than Nigeria	90.28 Ranked 13th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	61% Ranked 81st. 2 times more than Nigeria	26% Ranked 174th.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people	8.67 Ranked 124th.	15.86 Ranked 103th. 83% more than Kenya
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	137.62 kWh per capita Ranked 25th.	162.33 kWh per capita Ranked 140th. 18% more than Kenya
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	14.68 sq km Ranked 88th. 2 times more than Nigeria	6.02 sq km Ranked 142nd.

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