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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 > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate: Homicides per 100’000 residents. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Homicide is a broader category than murder, as it also includes manslaughter. The exact legal definition varies across countries, some of which include infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia and deaths caused by dangerous driving.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop).
Economy > Population below poverty line: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
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.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
Military > Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro). Prices in current USD.
Environment > Marine fish catch: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Crime > Total crimes: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
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.
Crime > Total crimes per 1000: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Age distribution > Median age: The median age of the country's residents. This is the age most people are in the country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Industry > Manufacturing output: Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars."
Crime > Murders with firearms per million: Total recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per million population 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.
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.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people: Total number of divorces in given year by country. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
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.
Education > Homeschooling legal status: Legal status of homeschooling.
Military > Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth: This entry provides the mean (average) age of mothers at the birth of their first child. It is a useful indicator for gauging the success of family planning programs aiming to reduce maternal mortality, increase contraceptive use – particularly among married and unmarried adolescents, delay age at first marriage, and improve the health of newborns.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
Environment > Ecological footprint: Ecological footprint per capita
Units: Hectares per Person
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year: Average rainfall is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g). Prices in current USD.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
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.
Health > Probability of not reaching 60: Probability at birth of not reaching the age of 40.
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.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults: Average years of schooling of adults is the years of formal schooling received, on average, by adults over age 15. (Data Source: Barro-Lee Data Set www.worldbank.org/html/prdmg/grthweb/ddbarle2.htm)
Language > Languages: A rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
Transport > Road network length > Km: Length of road network in kilometers in European Union countries.
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services: This entry is derived from Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin, which shows where production takes place in an economy. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total GDP, and will total 100 percent of GDP if the data are complete. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other private economic activities that do not produce material goods.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total: Number of people aged 15-24.
Economy > Exports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year: Average precipitation in depth (mm per year). Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 liter of regular Milk. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release: Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 60 and older.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes: 1 Pair of Nike Shoes. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Nike Shoes". Prices in current USD.
Government > Administrative divisions: This entry generally gives the numbers, designatory terms, and first-order administrative divisions as approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN). Changes that have been reported but not yet acted on by BGN are noted.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index: Rent Index is estimation of prices of renting apartments in the city compared to New York City. If Rent index is 80, Numbeo estimates that price for renting in that city is 80% of price in New York.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total: Number of people aged 15-64.
Education > Literacy > Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total: Number of people aged 0-4.
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.
Military > Navy > Nuclear submarines: Number of nuclear submarines.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index: This index measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of family income in a country. The index is calculated from the Lorenz curve, in which cumulative family income is plotted against the number of families arranged from the poorest to the ric
Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)". Prices in current USD.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years: Primary education, duration (years). Duration of primary is the number of grades (years) in primary education.
Military > Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years: Secondary education, duration (years). Duration of secondary education is the number of grades (years) in secondary education (ISCED 2 & 3).
Military > Navy > Corvette warships: Number of corvettes.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh: Electric power consumption (kWh). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare: Cereal yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land, includes wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded."
People > Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Transport > Road > Motorway length: Total network length of all motorways in km.
Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.
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Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Murders with firearms: Total recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index: Quality of Life Index is an estimation of overall quality of life by using empirical formula (the formula is an our opinion and it's based on experiments). The actual formula might be changed. Currently, we put the highest weight to pollution - if the environment is polluted too much, the economy or safety cannot fulfill it. We put the second highest importance to safety, since it is more important to feel safe rather than wealthy, in our opinion. etc. The number 65 is added so that the numbers are in such range so it rarely goes under zero (65 is a range modifier).
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Economy > Human Development Index: The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival." Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Households with television: Households with television are the share of households with a television set. Some countries report only the number of households with a color television set, and therefore the true number may be higher than reported.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index: Score on Global Terrorism Index. A high value indicates that a country is affected by many terrorist incidents with a strong impact in terms of fatalities, injuries and damaged property.
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
Health > Obesity: Percentage of total population who have a BMI (body mass index) greater than 30 Kg/sq.meters (Data for Australia, Austria and Portugal is from 2002. All other data is from 2003). Obesity rates are defined as the percentage of the population with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30. The BMI is a single number that evaluates an individual's weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in metres). For Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, figures are based on health examinations, rather than self-reported information. Obesity estimates derived from health examinations are generally higher and more reliable than those coming from self-reports, because they preclude any misreporting of people's height and weight. However, health examinations are only conducted regularly in a few countries (OECD).
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Crime > Rape victims: People victimized by sexual assault (as a % of the total population). Data refer to female population only. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
Military > Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita: This entry is the total oil produced in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
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.
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.
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.
Environment > Municipal waste generation: Kilograms of municipal waste generated per year (2000).
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.
Military > Arms trade > Arms exports, top countries: Compares the world's largest arms exporters, in millions of US Dollars. Data corresponds to the year 2010, and was compiled by SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute), a think tank dedicated to the research of conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament in the world, with presence in Stockholm, Beijing and Washington DC.
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.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Economy > Inequality > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality."
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares: Cultivable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded."
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption: Total national beer consumption (litres).
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Transport > Waterways: The total length and individual names of navigable rivers, canals, and other inland bodies of water.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Military > Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
Education > Literacy > Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor > Labor force, total: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Agriculture > Farm workers: Agricultural employment shows the number of agricultural workers in the agricultural sector.
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate: Highest marginal tax rate (individual rate) is the highest rate shown on the schedule of tax rates applied to the taxable income of individuals.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent: 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant adults out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant adult is an adult aged 65 and older.
Transport > Commute > Distance: Distance. Based on 0-50 contributions for Argentina, Armenia, Austria and 63 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 5 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, and United States. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Distance".
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
Economy > Technology index: The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita: Net per capita agricultural production, expressed in International Dollars. Net means after deduction of feed and seed. International Dollars are calculated using the Geary-Khamis formula, which is designed to neutralize irrelevant exchange rate movements (more information on http://faostat3.fao.org/faostat-gateway/go/to/mes/glossary/*/E)
Transport > Road > Expressway length: Expressway length (km).
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Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Females: Female YPLL. Years lost to premature death.
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Military > Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Agriculture > Products: Major agricultural crops and products
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent: Consumer Price Plus Rent Index is an estimation of consumer goods prices including rent in the city comparing to New York City. If a city has a an index of 120, it means Numbeo estimates it is 20% more expensive than New York (excluding rent).
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users (per 100 people). Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal: Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar". Prices in current USD.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Assault victims: People victimized by assault (as a % of the total population). Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevelence.
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.
Economy > Big Mac Index: Price of a McDonald's Big Mac in US Dollars at current exchange rates. January 12th, 2006.
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).
Crime > Total crime victims: People victimized by crime (as a % of the total population). Data refer to people victimized by one or more of 11 crimes recorded in the survey: robbery, burglary, attempted burglary, car theft, car vandalism, bicycle theft, sexual assault, theft from car, theft of personal property, assault and threats. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces: Total number of divorces in given year by country.
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.
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.
Transport > Vehicles > Per km of road: Vehicles per kilometer of road include cars, buses, and freight vehicles but do not include two-wheelers. Roads refer to motorways, highways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other roads. A motorway is a road specially designed and built for motor traffic that separates the traffic flowing in opposite directions."
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.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
People > Abortion > Abortion rate: Abortions per 1000 women.
Culture > World Heritage Sites: Cultural sites.
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Weather > Precipitation: Average annual precipitation (rain or snow fall) in million cubic metres.
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries: Length of land boundaries by border country
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people: Passenger cars refer to road motor vehicles, other than two-wheelers, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine people (including the driver)."
Economy > Imports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
People > Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.
Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 5-14.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
Industry > Growth: Annual growth rate for industrial value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
Lifestyle > Happiness level > Very happy: Proportion of people who answered the survey question: "Taking all things together, would you say you are: very happy, quite happy, not very happy, or not at all happy?" by stating that they were "Very happy".
Labor > Trade union membership: Union members as % of all employees. Figures are for 2000.
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Crime > Software piracy rate: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
Lifestyle > Happiness net: This statistic is compiled from responses to the survey question: "Taking all things together, would you say you are: very happy, quite happy, not very happy, or not at all happy?". The "Happiness (net)" statistic was obtained via the following formula: the percentage of people who rated themselves as either "quite happy" or "very happy" minus the percentage of people who rated themselves as either "not very happy" or "not at all happy".
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.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages: Marriages by urban/rural residence.
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.
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Males: Male YPLL.
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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.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index: CO2 Emission Index is an estimation of CO2 consumption due to traffic time. Measurement unit is grams for the return trip. To calculate an average estimation of emission in grams for one way commute to work, divide this value with 2.
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.
Economy > Tax > Tax rates: Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here."
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Crime > Drug offences: Drug offence cases per 100,000 population (2000).
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
Cost of living > IPad Index: Price of an Apple iPad Air 16 GB WIFI, in USD.
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Economy > GDP per person: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh: Electricity production from renewable sources (kWh). Electricity production from renewable sources includes hydropower, geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.
Education > Duration of compulsory education: Duration of compulsory education is the number of grades (or years) that a child must legally be enrolled in school.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Marriage rate: Number of marriages per 1,000 people per year
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year: This list compares the average annual consumption of cigarettes per adult in countries around the world. Ten european countries top the list, all located at the East of the continent, with the exception of Greece. Developed asian countries like China, South Korea and Japan also register high cigarette consumption, while Africa hosts the countries with less consumption.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
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.
Religion > Christian > Protestant > Protestant percent: Protestant.
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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.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Language > French status: Status of French language in selected countries. Additional information for Mauritius provided by the Ministry of Tourism website of the Republic of Mauritius
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
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.
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.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > College and university > Private school share: Percentage of post-secondary students who attend a private school, college, or university.
Education > School life expectancy > Total: School life expectancy and transition from primary to secondary for school years 1998/99 and 1999/00, published in http://www.uis.unesco.org accessed on Sept. 2002 and Women's Indicators and Statistics Database (Wistat), Version 4, CD-ROM (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.00.XVII.4) based on data provided by UNESCO in 1999.
Language > Linguistic diversity index: LDI.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Lifestyle > Food and drink > Coffee > Consumption: Kilograms of coffee consumed per person per year, 2002.
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.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people: Marriages by urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Road > Motorway density: Meters of motorway per square kilometer.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000: Total land area in square kilometres. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.

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STAT	Switzerland	United Kingdom
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$6,301.73 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than United Kingdom	$2,960.54 Ranked 18th.
Crime > Crime levels	27.4 Ranked 74th.	48 Ranked 42nd. 75% more than Switzerland
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate	1.25 Ranked 39th. 7% more than United Kingdom	1.17 Ranked 74th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	52 Ranked 68th.	722 Ranked 34th. 14 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	6.65 Ranked 82nd.	11.68 Ranked 94th. 76% more than Switzerland
Economy > GDP	$632.19 billion Ranked 21st.	$2.44 trillion Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Economy > GDP per capita	$79,052.34 Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than United Kingdom	$38,514.46 Ranked 21st.
Economy > Gross National Income	$277.00 billion Ranked 15th.	$1.48 trillion Ranked 4th. 5 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Population below poverty line	7.9% Ranked 43th.	14% Ranked 18th. 77% more than Switzerland
Geography > Land area > Square miles	15,940 square miles Ranked 63th.	93,638 square miles Ranked 34th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Government > Government type	formally a confederation but similar in structure to a federal republic	constitutional monarchy and Commonwealth realm
Government > Legal system	civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts, except for federal decrees of a general obligatory character	common law system; has nonbinding judicial review of Acts of Parliament under the Human Rights Act of 1998
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	3.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 64% more than United Kingdom	2.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 36th.
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft	87 Ranked 18th.	222 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Switzerland
People > Population	8 million Ranked 95th.	63.18 million Ranked 1st. 8 times more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	14.69% Ranked 143th.	15.44% Ranked 104th. 5% more than Switzerland
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.86% Ranked 100th.	1.91% Ranked 61st. 3% more than Switzerland
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey	slightly smaller than Oregon
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	0.1% of GDP Ranked 36th.	-8.2% of GDP Ranked 163th.
Geography > Climate	temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers	temperate; moderated by prevailing southwest winds over the North Atlantic Current; more than one-half of the days are overcast
Geography > Area > Land	39,770 sq km Ranked 132nd.	241,590 sq km Ranked 77th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Government > Legislative branch	bicameral Federal Assembly or Bundesversammlung (in German), Assemblee Federale (in French), Assemblea Federale (in Italian) consists of the Council of States or Standerat (in German), Conseil des Etats (in French), Consiglio degli Stati (in Italian) (46 seats; membership consists of 2 representatives from each canton and 1 from each half canton; to serve four-year terms) and the National Council or Nationalrat (in German), Conseil National (in French), Consiglio Nazionale (in Italian) (200 seats; members are elected by popular vote on the basis of proportional representation to serve four-year terms)	bicameral Parliament consists of House of Lords
Geography > Geographic coordinates	47 00 N, 8 00 E	54 00 N, 2 00 W
Religion > Religions	Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Muslim 4.3%, Orthodox 1.8%, other Christian 0.4%, other 1%, unspecified 4.3%, none 11.1%	Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	134.41 Ranked 1st. 48% more than United Kingdom	90.99 Ranked 20th.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	-0.009 Ranked 74th.	-0.022 Ranked 76th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Military > Army > Main battle tanks	224 Ranked 30th.	227 Ranked 8th. 1% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$8.87 Ranked 16th.	$12.47 Ranked 5th. 41% more than Switzerland
Environment > Marine fish catch	0.0 Ranked 110th.	711,809 tons Ranked 18th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	2.9% Ranked 104th.	8% Ranked 51st. 3 times more than Switzerland
People > Ethnic groups	German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1%, other 6%	white (of which English 83.6%, Scottish 8.6%, Welsh 4.9%, Northern Irish 2.9%) 92.1%, black 2%, Indian 1.8%, Pakistani 1.3%, mixed 1.2%, other 1.6%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	41,277 sq km Ranked 137th.	243,610 sq km Ranked 81st. 6 times more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	10.03% Ranked 159th.	10.62% Ranked 114th. 6% more than Switzerland
Government > Constitution	previous 1848, 1874 (extensive revision of 1848 version); latest adopted by referendum 18 April 1999, effective 1 January 2000; amended several times, last in 2012	unwritten; partly statutes, partly common law and practice
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	410,000 hectares Ranked 58th.	5.73 million hectares Ranked 19th. 14 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Total crimes	307,631 Ranked 31st.	6.52 million Ranked 2nd. 21 times more than Switzerland
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	None; however, a majority of the voluntary collective bargaining agreements, reached on a sector-by-sector basis, contained minimum compensation clauses, which provided for compensation ranging from 2,200 to 4,200 francs ($2,363 to $4,511) per month for unskilled workers and 2,800 to 5,300 francs ($3,010 to $5,693) per month for skilled employees.	\u00a3 6.31 per hour (aged 21 and older), \u00a35.03 per hour (aged 18\u201320) or \u00a33.72 per hour (under 18 and finished compulsory education).
Government > Judicial branch	Federal Supreme Court (judges elected for six-year terms by the Federal Assembly)	Supreme Court of the UK (established in October 2009 taking over appellate jurisdiction formerly vested in the House of Lords is the final court of appeal); Senior Courts of England and Wales (comprising the Court of Appeal, the High Court of Justice, and the Crown Courts); Court of Judicature (Northern Ireland); Scotland's Court of Session and High Court of the Justiciary
Education > Children out of school, primary	3,503 Ranked 88th.	13,333 Ranked 69th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	566 Ranked 23th. 9% more than United Kingdom	519 Ranked 34th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$41,725.72 Ranked 9th. 19% more than United Kingdom	$35,152.70 Ranked 21st.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km	40,000 sq km Ranked 127th.	241,930 sq km Ranked 76th. 6 times more than Switzerland
People > Birth rate	10.45 births/1,000 population Ranked 183th.	12.26 births/1,000 population Ranked 160th. 17% more than Switzerland
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	0.6% Ranked 4th.	0.9% Ranked 1st. 50% more than Switzerland
Crime > Total crimes per 1000	42.23 Ranked 20th.	109.96 Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Switzerland
People > Population growth	-0.009% Ranked 74th.	-0.022% Ranked 76th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$212.90 billion Ranked 20th.	$986.10 billion Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Median age	48.69 years Ranked 44th. 4% more than United Kingdom	46.96 years Ranked 77th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$44,900.00 Ranked 8th. 23% more than United Kingdom	$36,600.00 Ranked 21st.
Industry > Manufacturing output	73.71 billion Ranked 18th.	315.58 billion Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Murders with firearms per million	9.33 Ranked 21st. 40 times more than United Kingdom	0.236 Ranked 44th.
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	1,944 Ranked 27th.	1,953 Ranked 1st. About the same as Switzerland
Government > Political parties and leaders	Christian Democratic People's Party (Christlichdemokratische Volkspartei der Schweiz or CVP, Parti Democrate-Chretien Suisse or PDC, Partito Popolare Democratico Svizzero or PPD, Partida Cristiandemocratica dalla Svizra or PCD) [Christophe DARBELLAY]<br />Conservative Democratic Party (Buergerlich-Demokratische Partei Schweiz or BDP, Parti Bourgeois Democratique Suisse or PBD, Partito Borghese Democratico Svizzero or PBD, Partido burgais democratica Svizera or PBD) [Martin LANDOLT]<br />Free Democratic Party or FDP.The Liberals (FDP.Die Liberalen, PLR.Les Liberaux-Radicaux, PLR.I Liberali, Ils Liberals) [Philipp MUELLER]<br />Green Liberal Party (Grunliberale or GLP, Parti vert liberale or PVL, Partito Verde-Liberale or PVL, Partida Verde Liberale or PVL) [Martin BAEUMLE]<br />Green Party (Gruene Partei der Schweiz or Gruene, Parti Ecologiste Suisse or Les Verts, Partito Ecologista Svizzero or I Verdi, Partida Ecologica Svizra or La Verda) [Adele THORENS]<br />Social Democratic Party (Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz or SPS, Parti Socialiste Suisse or PSS, Partito Socialista Svizzero or PSS, Partida Socialdemocratica de la Svizra or PSS) [Christian LEVRAT]<br />Swiss People's Party (Schweizerische Volkspartei or SVP, Union Democratique du Centre or UDC, Unione Democratica di Centro or UDC, Uniun Democratica dal Center or UDC) [Toni BRUNNER]<br />and other minor parties	Conservative [David CAMERON]<br />Democratic Unionist Party or DUP (Northern Ireland) [Peter ROBINSON]<br />Labor Party [Ed MILIBAND]<br />Liberal Democrats (Lib Dems) [Nick CLEGG]<br />Party of Wales (Plaid Cymru) [Leanne WOOD]<br />Scottish National Party or SNP [Alex SALMOND]<br />Sinn Fein (Northern Ireland) [Gerry ADAMS]<br />Social Democratic and Labor Party or SDLP (Northern Ireland) [Alasdair MCDONNELL]<br />Ulster Unionist Party (Northern Ireland) [Mike NESBITT]<br />United Kingdom Independent Party or UKIP [Nigel FARAGE]
Energy > Commercial energy use	3,704.25 Ranked 28th.	3,961.93 Ranked 25th. 7% more than Switzerland
Economy > Economy > Overview	Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland's economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology, knowledge-based production. Its economic and political stability, transparent legal system, exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low corporate tax rates also make Switzerland one of the world's most competitive economies. The Swiss have brought their economic practices largely into conformity with the EU's to enhance their international competitiveness, but some trade protectionism remains, particularly for its small agricultural sector. The fate of the Swiss economy is tightly linked to that of its neighbors in the euro zone, which purchases half of all Swiss exports. The global financial crisis of 2008 and resulting economic downturn in 2009 stalled export demand and put Switzerland in a recession. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) during this period effectively implemented a zero-interest rate policy to boost the economy as well as prevent appreciation of the franc, and Switzerland's economy recovered in 2010 with 3.0% growth. The sovereign debt crises currently unfolding in neighboring euro-zone countries pose a significant risk to Switzerland's financial stability and are driving up demand for the Swiss franc by investors seeking a safe-haven currency. The independent SNB has upheld its zero-interest rate policy and conducted major market interventions to prevent further appreciation of the Swiss franc, but parliamentarians have urged it to do more to weaken the currency. The franc's strength has made Swiss exports less competitive and weakened the country's growth outlook; GDP growth fell to 1.9% in 2011 and 0.8% in 2012. Switzerland has also come under increasing pressure from individual neighboring countries, the EU, the US, and international institutions to reform its banking secrecy laws. Consequently, the government agreed to conform to OECD regulations on administrative assistance in tax matters, including tax evasion. The government has renegotiated its double taxation agreements with numerous countries, including the US, to incorporate the OECD standard, and is considering the possibility of imposing taxes on bank deposits held by foreigners. These steps will have a lasting impact on Switzerland's long history of bank secrecy.	The UK, a leading trading power and financial center, is the second largest economy in Europe after Germany. Over the past two decades, the government has greatly reduced public ownership and contained the growth of social welfare programs. Agriculture is intensive, highly mechanized, and efficient by European standards, producing about 60% of food needs with less than 2% of the labor force. The UK has large coal, natural gas, and oil resources, but its oil and natural gas reserves are declining and the UK became a net importer of energy in 2005. Services, particularly banking, insurance, and business services, account by far for the largest proportion of GDP while industry continues to decline in importance. After emerging from recession in 1992, Britain's economy enjoyed the longest period of expansion on record during which time growth outpaced most of Western Europe. In 2008, however, the global financial crisis hit the economy particularly hard, due to the importance of its financial sector. Sharply declining home prices, high consumer debt, and the global economic slowdown compounded Britain's economic problems, pushing the economy into recession in the latter half of 2008 and prompting the then BROWN (Labour) government to implement a number of measures to stimulate the economy and stabilize the financial markets; these include nationalizing parts of the banking system, temporarily cutting taxes, suspending public sector borrowing rules, and moving forward public spending on capital projects. Facing burgeoning public deficits and debt levels, in 2010 the CAMERON-led coalition government (between Conservatives and Liberal Democrats) initiated a five-year austerity program, which aimed to lower London's budget deficit from over 10% of GDP in 2010 to nearly 1% by 2015. In November 2011, Chancellor of the Exchequer George OSBORNE announced additional austerity measures through 2017 because of slower-than-expected economic growth and the impact of the euro-zone debt crisis. The CAMERON government raised the value added tax from 17.5% to 20% in 2011. It has pledged to reduce the corporation tax rate to 21% by 2014. The Bank of England (BoE) implemented an asset purchase program of up to Â£375 billion (approximately $605 billion) as of December 2012. During times of economic crisis, the BoE coordinates interest rate moves with the European Central Bank, but Britain remains outside the European Economic and Monetary Union (EMU). In 2012, weak consumer spending and subdued business investment weighed on the economy. GDP fell 0.1%, and the budget deficit remained stubbornly high at 7.7% of GDP. Public debt continued to increase.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	6.65 Ranked 82nd.	11.68 Ranked 94th. 76% more than Switzerland
Economy > Exports	$332.10 billion Ranked 17th.	$473.00 billion Ranked 10th. 42% more than Switzerland
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	52 Ranked 68th.	722 Ranked 34th. 14 times more than Switzerland
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Federal Council or Bundesrat (in German), Conseil Federal (in French), Consiglio Federale (in Italian) is elected by the Federal Assembly usually from among its members for a four-year term	Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the prime minister
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	6 per 1,000 people Ranked 15th. 43% more than United Kingdom	4.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 33th.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people	2.19 Ranked 14th. 6% more than United Kingdom	2.07 Ranked 28th.
Education > Compulsary education duration	9 Ranked 87th.	12 Ranked 22nd. 33% more than Switzerland
People > Gender > Female population	6.46 million Ranked 88th.	38.5 million Ranked 33th. 6 times more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	1.88 million Ranked 94th.	11.91 million Ranked 36th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Education > Homeschooling legal status	Legal in about three quarters of the cantons , with many being restrictive to very restrictive.	Legal as alternative to the mandatory public school system.
Military > Budget	4.1 US$ BN Ranked 20th.	62.7 US$ BN Ranked 2nd. 15 times more than Switzerland
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$41,505.12 per capita Ranked 7th. 18% more than United Kingdom	$35,046.59 per capita Ranked 21st.
Agriculture > Rural population	25,213 Ranked 127th. 3 times more than United Kingdom	7,628 Ranked 193th.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth	30.2 Ranked 1st. 1% more than United Kingdom	30 Ranked 2nd.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	7,897.63 kWh per capita Ranked 19th. 39% more than United Kingdom	5,689.72 kWh per capita Ranked 29th.
People > Death rate	8.08 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 95th.	9.33 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 59th. 15% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$1.19 Ranked 47th.	$1.74 Ranked 25th. 46% more than Switzerland
Environment > Ecological footprint	5 Ranked 2nd. 6% more than United Kingdom	4.7 Ranked 5th.
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year	1,537 Ranked 54th. 26% more than United Kingdom	1,220 Ranked 70th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$2.89 Ranked 10th. 69% more than United Kingdom	$1.71 Ranked 41st.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	NA	Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament<br />Confederation of British Industry<br />National Farmers' Union<br />Trades Union Congress
Geography > Natural resources	hydropower potential, timber, salt	coal, petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, lead, zinc, gold, tin, limestone, salt, clay, chalk, gypsum, potash, silica sand, slate, arable land
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	60.42 billion kWh Ranked 13th.	329.3 billion kWh Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	86.43% Ranked 28th. 5% more than United Kingdom	81.93% Ranked 57th.
Health > Probability of not reaching 60	9.6% Ranked 37th.	9.9% Ranked 36th. 3% more than Switzerland
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	41,280 kmÂ² Ranked 133th.	243,610 kmÂ² Ranked 78th. 6 times more than Switzerland
People > Population growth rate	0.85% Ranked 128th. 55% more than United Kingdom	0.55% Ranked 147th.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	5.25 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 164th. 32% more than United Kingdom	3.96 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 176th.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	1,071.66 per 1,000 people Ranked 34th.	1,184.54 per 1,000 people Ranked 20th. 11% more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	15,229 sq. km Ranked 135th.	171,640 sq. km Ranked 53th. 11 times more than Switzerland
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	0.443 Ranked 105th. 2 times more than United Kingdom	0.212 Ranked 110th.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	82.7 Ranked 3rd. 2% more than United Kingdom	80.75 Ranked 22nd.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	844.49 Ranked 17th.	865.38 Ranked 12th. 2% more than Switzerland
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	7,928.32 Ranked 20th. 44% more than United Kingdom	5,516.31 Ranked 38th.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$209.21 Ranked 24th.	$246.01 Ranked 13th. 18% more than Switzerland
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	64.56 Ranked 45th. 21% more than United Kingdom	53.35 Ranked 75th.
Military > Personnel > Per capita	14.66 per 1,000 people Ranked 17th. 4 times more than United Kingdom	3.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 93th.
Military > War deaths	0.0 Ranked 47th.	0.0 Ranked 125th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.0511 Ranked 156th.	0.0966 Ranked 127th. 89% more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Agricultural growth	102 Ranked 127th. 9% more than United Kingdom	94 Ranked 172nd.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	20.83 Ranked 71st.	27.22 Ranked 49th. 31% more than Switzerland
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	52.4 CIA Ranked 57th.	90 CIA Ranked 17th. 72% more than Switzerland
Media > Internet users	5.74 million Ranked 16th.	51.44 million Ranked 7th. 9 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Public debt	52.4% of GDP Ranked 48th.	88.7% of GDP Ranked 19th. 69% more than Switzerland
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	-0.7% Ranked 197th.	2.8% Ranked 126th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	15.82 Ranked 54th. 11% more than United Kingdom	14.27 Ranked 55th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	70.19 Ranked 18th. 38% more than United Kingdom	50.72 Ranked 47th.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults	10.5 Ranked 7th. 12% more than United Kingdom	9.4 Ranked 14th.
Language > Languages	German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 20.4%, Italian (official) 6.5%, Serbo-Croatian 1.5%, Albanian 1.3%, Portuguese 1.2%, Spanish 1.1%, English 1%, Romansch (official) 0.5%, other 2.8%; <i>note:</i> German, French, Italian, and Romansch are all national and official languages	English, Welsh (about 26% of the population of Wales), Scottish form of Gaelic (about 60,000 in Scotland)
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	72.5% Ranked 37th.	78.5% Ranked 19th. 8% more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	1.29 million Ranked 95th.	8.2 million Ranked 36th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Exports per capita	$41,527.28 Ranked 4th. 6 times more than United Kingdom	$7,480.92 Ranked 41st.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	864.58 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 44% more than United Kingdom	599.82 per 1,000 people Ranked 12th.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year	1,537 Ranked 55th. 26% more than United Kingdom	1,220 Ranked 73th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$1.60 Ranked 46th. 4% more than United Kingdom	$1.54 Ranked 51st.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$20.21 Ranked 3rd. 52% more than United Kingdom	$13.30 Ranked 13th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	37.28% Ranked 41st. 6% more than United Kingdom	35.17% Ranked 71st.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$148.86 Ranked 4th. 55% more than United Kingdom	$96.25 Ranked 71st.
Government > Administrative divisions	26 cantons (cantons, singular - canton in French; cantoni, singular - cantone in Italian; Kantone, singular - Kanton in German); Aargau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Bern, Fribourg, Geneve, Glarus, Graubuenden, Jura, Luzern, Neuchatel, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Sankt Gallen, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Vaud, Zug, Zuerich	<strong>England: </strong>27 two-tier counties, 32 London boroughs and 1 City of London or Greater London, 36 metropolitan districts, 56 unitary authorities (including 4 single-tier counties)<br /><strong>two-tier counties:</strong> Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Devon, Dorset, East Sussex, Essex, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Somerset, Staffordshire, Suffolk, Surrey, Warwickshire, West Sussex, Worcestershire<br /><strong>London boroughs and City of London or Greater London:</strong> Barking and Dagenham, Barnet, Bexley, Brent, Bromley, Camden, Croydon, Ealing, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Haringey, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Islington, Kensington and Chelsea, Kingston upon Thames, Lambeth, Lewisham, City of London, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Richmond upon Thames, Southwark, Sutton, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Wandsworth, Westminster<br /><strong>metropolitan districts:</strong> Barnsley, Birmingham, Bolton, Bradford, Bury, Calderdale, Coventry, Doncaster, Dudley, Gateshead, Kirklees, Knowlsey, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Tyneside, Oldham, Rochdale, Rotherham, Salford, Sandwell, Sefton, Sheffield, Solihull, South Tyneside, St. Helens, Stockport, Sunderland, Tameside, Trafford, Wakefield, Walsall, Wigan, Wirral, Wolverhampton <br /><strong>unitary authorities:</strong> Bath and North East Somerset, Blackburn with Darwen, Bedford, Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bracknell Forest, Brighton and Hove, City of Bristol, Central Bedfordshire, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Cornwall, Darlington, Derby, Durham County, East Riding of Yorkshire, Halton, Hartlepool, Herefordshire, Isle of Wight, Isles of Scilly, City of Kingston upon Hull, Leicester, Luton, Medway, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, North East Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire, North Somerset, Northumberland*, Nottingham, Peterborough, Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Reading, Redcar and Cleveland, Rutland, Shropshire, Slough, South Gloucestershire, Southampton, Southend-on-Sea, Stockton-on-Tees, Stoke-on-Trent, Swindon, Telford and Wrekin, Thurrock, Torbay, Warrington, West Berkshire, Wiltshire, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham, York<br /><strong>Northern Ireland:</strong> 26 district council areas<br /><strong>district council areas:</strong> Antrim, Ards, Armagh, Ballymena, Ballymoney, Banbridge, Belfast, Carrickfergus, Castlereagh, Coleraine, Cookstown, Craigavon, Derry, Down, Dungannon and South Tyrone, Fermanagh, Larne, Limavady, Lisburn, Magherafelt, Moyle, Newry and Mourne, Newtownabbey, North Down, Omagh, Strabane<br /><strong>Scotland:</strong> 32 council areas<br /><strong>council areas:</strong> Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, Angus, Argyll and Bute, Clackmannanshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Dundee City, East Ayrshire, East Dunbartonshire, East Lothian, East Renfrewshire, City of Edinburgh, Eilean Siar (Western Isles), Falkirk, Fife, Glasgow City, Highland, Inverclyde, Midlothian, Moray, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Orkney Islands, Perth and Kinross, Renfrewshire, Shetland Islands, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, Stirling, The Scottish Borders, West Dunbartonshire, West Lothian<br /><strong>Wales:</strong> 22 unitary authorities<br /><strong>unitary authorities:</strong> Blaenau Gwent; Bridgend; Caerphilly; Cardiff; Carmarthenshire; Ceredigion; Conwy; Denbighshire; Flintshire; Gwynedd; Isle of Anglesey; Merthyr Tydfil; Monmouthshire; Neath Port Talbot; Newport; Pembrokeshire; Powys; Rhondda Cynon Taff; Swansea; The Vale of Glamorgan; Torfaen; Wrexham
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	66.24 Ranked 12th. 47% more than United Kingdom	45.18 Ranked 18th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	6.88 million Ranked 96th.	42.42 million Ranked 34th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Education > Literacy > Total population	99% Ranked 17th. The same as United Kingdom	99% Ranked 23th.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	68.32 Ranked 24th.	72.61 Ranked 14th. 6% more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	612,463 Ranked 95th.	3.91 million Ranked 36th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area	172.85 Ranked 8th. About the same as United Kingdom	172.41 Ranked 10th.
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	17.5% Ranked 109th.	26.9% Ranked 41st. 54% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$6.03 Ranked 1st. 70% more than United Kingdom	$3.54 Ranked 24th.
Military > Navy > Nuclear submarines	0.0 Ranked 18th.	11 Ranked 2nd.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	0.996 Ranked 59th.	1.38 Ranked 37th. 38% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$3,021.19 Ranked 11th. 50% more than United Kingdom	$2,011.39 Ranked 22nd.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	29.6 Ranked 20th.	40 Ranked 1st. 35% more than Switzerland
Religion > Religions > All	Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Orthodox 1.8%, other Christian 0.4%, Muslim 4.3%, other 1%, unspecified 4.3%, none 11.1% (2000 census)	Christian (Anglican, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, Methodist) 71.6%, Muslim 2.7%, Hindu 1%, other 1.6%, unspecified or none 23.1% (2001 census)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$31,439.48 Ranked 26th. 18% more than United Kingdom	$26,604.59 Ranked 49th.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 38th. The same as United Kingdom	6 Ranked 90th.
Military > Global Peace Index	1.27 Ranked 29th.	1.79 Ranked 8th. 40% more than Switzerland
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	7 Ranked 28th. The same as United Kingdom	7 Ranked 59th.
Military > Navy > Corvette warships	0.0 Ranked 36th.	4 Ranked 5th.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	62.73 billion Ranked 40th.	346.16 billion Ranked 12th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Media > Televisions per 1000	451.02 Ranked 30th.	512.03 Ranked 22nd. 14% more than Switzerland
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	122.59 Ranked 96th.	782.05 Ranked 36th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	32.42 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 23th. 12% more than United Kingdom	29.01 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 28th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	48.03% Ranked 165th.	49.39% Ranked 134th. 3% more than Switzerland
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	1,047 Ranked 86th.	7,256 Ranked 64th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare	6,509.8 Ranked 12th.	7,419.2 Ranked 5th. 14% more than Switzerland
People > Population in 2015	7,334 thousand Ranked 100th.	61,417 thousand Ranked 22nd. 8 times more than Switzerland
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	31.1 Ranked 5th. 6% more than United Kingdom	29.3 Ranked 9th.
Geography > Terrain	mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes	mostly rugged hills and low mountains; level to rolling plains in east and southeast
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	81.07 years Ranked 15th. 1% more than United Kingdom	80.05 years Ranked 27th.
Transport > Road > Motorway length	1,361 km Ranked 17th.	6,016 km Ranked 11th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Military > Paramilitary personnel	7,000 Ranked 69th.	0.0 Ranked 128th.
Military > Service age and obligation	19 years of age for male compulsory military service; 18 years of age for voluntary male and female military service; the Swiss Constitution states that "every Swiss male is obliged to do military service"; every Swiss male has to serve at least 260 days in the armed forces; conscripts receive 18 weeks of mandatory training, followed by seven 3-week intermittent recalls for training during the next 10 years	16-33 years of age (officers 17-28) for voluntary military service (with parental consent under 18); women serve in military services, but are excluded from ground combat positions and some naval postings; must be citizen of the UK, Commonwealth, or Republic of Ireland; reservists serve a minimum of 3 years, to age 45 or 55; 16 years of age for voluntary military service by Nepalese citizens in the Brigade of the Gurkhas; 16-34 years of age for voluntary military service by Papua New Guinean citizens
Geography > Location	Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy	Western Europe, islands - including the northern one-sixth of the island of Ireland - between the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Sea; northwest of France
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	37.96 Ranked 45th.	79.76 Ranked 7th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Murders with firearms	68 Ranked 23th. 5 times more than United Kingdom	14 Ranked 39th.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index	201.95 Ranked 1st. 35% more than United Kingdom	149.05 Ranked 15th.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	5.22% Ranked 50th.	6.3% Ranked 25th. 21% more than Switzerland
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 4.6%, industry 26.3%, services 69.1%	agriculture 1.5%, industry 19.1%, services 79.5%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.947 Ranked 7th. 1% more than United Kingdom	0.939 Ranked 15th.
Labor > Unemployment rate	3.9% Ranked 81st.	7.9% Ranked 47th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	5.58 Ranked 18th. 37% more than United Kingdom	4.08 Ranked 80th.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	7.8 Ranked 94th.	8.8 Ranked 75th. 13% more than Switzerland
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	30.11 Ranked 23th. 1% more than United Kingdom	29.68 Ranked 49th.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita	1,135.39 per 1,000 people Ranked 29th. 2 times more than United Kingdom	494.59 per 1,000 people Ranked 64th.
Media > Households with television	99.83% Ranked 2nd. 2% more than United Kingdom	97.5% Ranked 15th.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	9.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 163th.	11.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 140th. 24% more than Switzerland
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	1.17 Ranked 74th.	4.51 Ranked 28th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Culture > Happy Planet Index	50.3 Ranked 34th. 5% more than United Kingdom	47.9 Ranked 41st.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli MAURER (since 1 January 2013); Vice President Didier BURKHALTER (since 1 January 2013)	Prime Minister David CAMERON (since 11 May 2010)
Geography > Coastline	0.0 Ranked 204th.	12,429 km Ranked 14th.
Labor > Labor force	4.62 million Ranked 66th.	31.45 million Ranked 18th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Health > Obesity	7.7% Ranked 27th.	23% Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Switzerland
Environment > Current issues	air pollution from vehicle emissions and open-air burning; acid rain; water pollution from increased use of agricultural fertilizers; loss of biodiversity	continues to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (has met Kyoto Protocol target of a 12.5% reduction from 1990 levels and intends to meet the legally binding target and move toward a domestic goal of a 20% cut in emissions by 2010); by 2005 the government reduced the amount of industrial and commercial waste disposed of in landfill sites to 85% of 1998 levels and recycled or composted at least 25% of household waste, increasing to 33% by 2015
Energy > Oil > Consumption	280,000 bbl/day Ranked 39th.	1.67 million bbl/day Ranked 13th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	85 Ranked 6th. 3% more than United Kingdom	82.7 Ranked 30th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	25.31% Ranked 27th. 54% more than United Kingdom	16.39% Ranked 76th.
Health > Life expectancy > Men	80 years Ranked 3rd. 3% more than United Kingdom	78 years Ranked 21st.
Crime > Rape victims	0.6% Ranked 12th.	0.9% Ranked 6th. 50% more than Switzerland
Military > Navy > Submarines	0.0 Ranked 36th.	0.0 Ranked 9th.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>SF-DRS - German-language public broadcaster, operates three channels</p> </p>RTSI - Italian-language public broadcaster, operates two channels</p> </p>TSR - French-language public broadcaster, operates two channels</p>	<p>BBC TV - operates BBC1, BBC2 and digital services including BBC News channel</p> </p>BBC World News - commercially-funded international news channel</p> </p>ITV - major commercial network, organised around regional franchises</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18027956">Full Article</a>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita	0.424 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 92nd.	27.81 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 30th. 66 times more than Switzerland
People > Total fertility rate	1.53 children born/woman Ranked 184th.	1.9 children born/woman Ranked 137th. 24% more than Switzerland
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	80.5 Ranked 2nd. 2% more than United Kingdom	78.9 Ranked 18th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	31.67% Ranked 36th. 7% more than United Kingdom	29.6% Ranked 69th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$2.80 Ranked 16th. 14% more than United Kingdom	$2.45 Ranked 30th.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	466.99 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.	521.64 per 1,000 people Ranked 17th. 12% more than Switzerland
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli MAURER; Vice President Didier BURKHALTER(chief of state and head of government)	Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); Heir Apparent Prince CHARLES (son of the queen, born 14 November 1948)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	use embassy street address	PSC 801, Box 40, FPO AE 09498-4040
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	135.25 Ranked 40th. 3% more than United Kingdom	130.75 Ranked 47th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$359.00 billion Ranked 36th.	$2.31 trillion Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Government > Capital city > Name	Bern	London
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	46 57 N, 7 26 E	51
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Legal ( Geneva , Vaud , Valais and Ticino : since 1798 Nationwide since 1942) UN decl. sign.	Legal in England and Wales since 1967 in Scotland since 1981 in Northern Ireland since 1982 UN decl. sign.
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	3.71 Ranked 92nd.	196.7 Ranked 12th. 53 times more than Switzerland
Government > International organization participation	ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Australia Group, BIS, CD, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, EFTA, EITI (implementing country), ESA, FAO, FATF, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD (partners), ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAIA (observer), MIGA, MONUSCO, NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OIF, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, PFP, Schengen Convention, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNMISS, UNRWA, UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC	ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Arctic Council (observer), Australia Group, BIS, C, CBSS (observer), CD, CDB, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, EIB, EITI (implementing country), ESA, EU, FAO, FATF, G-20, G-5, G-7, G-8, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD (partners), IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MONUSCO, NATO, NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, PIF (partner), SELEC (observer), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNFICYP, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNISFA, UNMISS, UNRWA, UNSC (permanent), UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.48 Ranked 138th.	0.51 Ranked 121st. 6% more than Switzerland
Crime > Prisoners	4,982 prisoners Ranked 96th.	78,753 prisoners Ranked 15th. 16 times more than Switzerland
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	610.51 Ranked 21st.	659.16 Ranked 15th. 8% more than Switzerland
Religion > Major religion(s)	Christianity	Christianity
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male	82.2% Ranked 10th. 1% more than United Kingdom	81.5% Ranked 14th.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$51.72 Ranked 50th. 62% more than United Kingdom	$31.97 Ranked 99th.
Geography > Area > Water	1,280 sq km Ranked 105th.	1,680 sq km Ranked 94th. 31% more than Switzerland
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	15.2% Ranked 202nd.	17.3% Ranked 177th. 14% more than Switzerland
Military > Military service age and obligation	19-26 years of age for male compulsory military service; 18 years of age for voluntary male and female military service; every Swiss male has to serve at least 260 days in the armed forces; conscripts receive 18 weeks of mandatory training, followed by seven 3-week intermittent recalls for training during the next 10 years	16-33 years of age (officers 17-28) for voluntary military service (with parental consent under 18); no conscription; women serve in military services, but are excluded from ground combat positions and some naval postings; as of October 2009, women comprised 12.1% of officers and 9% of enlisted personnel in the regular forces; must be citizen of the UK, Commonwealth, or Republic of Ireland; reservists serve a minimum of 3 years, to age 45 or 55; 17 years 6 months of age for voluntary military service by Nepalese citizens in the Brigade of Gurkhas; 16-34 years of age for voluntary military service by Papua New Guinean citizens
Media > Broadcast media	the publicly-owned radio and television broadcaster, Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG/SSR), operates 7 national television networks, 3 broadcasting in German, 2 in Italian, and 2 in French; private commercial television stations broadcast regionally and locally; television broadcasts from stations in Germany, Italy, and France are widely accessed using multi-channel cable and satellite TV services; SRG/SSR operates 18 radio stations that, along with private broadcasters, provide national to local coverage	public service broadcaster BBC is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world; BBC operates multiple TV networks with regional and local TV service; a mixed system of public and commercial TV broadcasters along with satellite and cable systems provide access to hundreds of TV stations throughout the world; BBC operates multiple national, regional, and local radio networks with multiple transmission sites; a large number of commercial radio stations as well as satellite radio services are available
Environment > Municipal waste generation	650 kgs per person per year Ranked 4th. 16% more than United Kingdom	560 kgs per person per year Ranked 9th.
Transport > Airports	63 Ranked 78th.	460 Ranked 18th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 32nd.	1 Ranked 4th.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey	slightly smaller than Oregon
Language > Major language(s)	German, French, Italian, Romansch	English
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	1.38 Ranked 4th. 25% more than United Kingdom	1.1 Ranked 18th.
People > Gender > Male population	6.36 million Ranked 91st.	38.68 million Ranked 33th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	67.98 billion Ranked 21st.	360.22 billion Ranked 7th. 5 times more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	4.78 million Ranked 83th.	27.14 million Ranked 23th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies	<p>swissinfo - news portal operated by public broadcaster, pages in English</p> </p>SDA - Swiss News Agency (SDA/ATS)</p>	<p>The Press Association</p>
Industry > Gross value added by construction	32.7 billion Ranked 21st.	131.42 billion Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$9,888.48 Ranked 5th. 94% more than United Kingdom	$5,096.80 Ranked 22nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	53.64% Ranked 169th.	54.97% Ranked 140th. 2% more than Switzerland
Economy > Fiscal year	calendar year	6
Background > Overview	<p>A landlocked, mountainous country, Switzerland's geographical position in central Europe and studious neutrality have given it the access and political stability to become one of the world's wealthiest countries. </p> <p>Switzerland has for centuries been a neutral state, which means that it cannot take part in armed conflict unless it is attacked. Its forces can only be used for self-defence and internal security. </p> <p>It joined the United Nations only in 2002. Surrounded by the European Union, it has vacillated between seeking closer engagement with its powerful neighbour and other international organisations, and preferring a more isolationist course.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17980650">Full Article</a>	<p>The United Kingdom is made up of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It has a long history as a major player in international affairs and fulfils an important role in the EU, UN and Nato.</p> <p>The twentieth century saw Britain having to redefine its place in the world. At the beginning of the century it commanded a world-wide empire as the foremost global power. </p> <p>Two world wars and the end of empire diminished its role, but the UK remains a major economic and military power, with considerable political and cultural influence around the world.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18023389">Full Article</a>
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	3,188.58 Ranked 21st. 5% more than United Kingdom	3,042.67 Ranked 25th.
Military > Arms trade > Arms exports, top countries	210 Ranked 13th.	863 Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Switzerland
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	17.3% Ranked 24th. The same as United Kingdom	17.3% Ranked 25th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	27.7% Ranked 95th. 31% more than United Kingdom	21.1% Ranked 146th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	21.47 Ranked 79th.	37.35 Ranked 50th. 74% more than Switzerland
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	185.93 people/mÂ² Ranked 49th.	248.94 people/mÂ² Ranked 39th. 34% more than Switzerland
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	50 hours Ranked 4th. 31% more than United Kingdom	38.2 hours Ranked 176th.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	404.77 Ranked 3rd. 20% more than United Kingdom	337.99 Ranked 12th.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$0.94 Ranked 156th. 48% more than United Kingdom	$0.63 Ranked 162nd.
Crime > Murders > WHO	0.9 Ranked 166th.	6.6 Ranked 83th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	250.8 per 1 million people Ranked 11th.	314.47 per 1 million people Ranked 9th. 25% more than Switzerland
People > Nationality > Noun	Swiss (singular and plural)	Briton(s), British (collective plural)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	125 Ranked 107th.	147 Ranked 51st. 18% more than Switzerland
Economy > Inequality > GINI index	33.68 Ranked 25th.	35.97 Ranked 16th. 7% more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares	408,000 Ranked 123th.	6.08 million Ranked 35th. 15 times more than Switzerland
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>SR-DRS - German-language public broadcaster, operates five stations</p> </p>RSR - French-language public broadcaster, operates four stations</p> </p>RSI - Italian-language public broadcaster, operates three stations</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17982246">Full Article</a>	<p>BBC Radio - national services include new-music station Radio 1, adult music station Radio 2, cultural network Radio 3, flagship speech station Radio 4 and news and sport station Five Live</p> </p>BBC Radio Scotland</p> </p>BBC Radio nan Gaidheal - Gaelic-language station for Scotland</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-18027956">Full Article</a>
Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption	453 million L Ranked 27th.	4.59 billion L Ranked 8th. 10 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	89.42 Ranked 19th. 9% more than United Kingdom	81.85 Ranked 40th.
Economy > Imports per capita	$37,038.19 Ranked 4th. 4 times more than United Kingdom	$10,177.53 Ranked 34th.
Transport > Waterways	1,292 km Ranked 42nd.	3,200 km Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Gross National Income per capita	$38,313.36 Ranked 2nd. 53% more than United Kingdom	$25,038.93 Ranked 9th.
Military > Armed forces personnel	28,000 Ranked 85th.	212,000 Ranked 23th. 8 times more than Switzerland
Education > Literacy > Female	99% Ranked 14th. The same as United Kingdom	99% Ranked 21st.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry	23.4% Ranked 9th. 29% more than United Kingdom	18.2% Ranked 16th.
Labor > Labor force, total	4.64 million Ranked 84th.	32.38 million Ranked 19th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Farm workers	143,000 Ranked 127th.	485,000 Ranked 94th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate	40% Ranked 19th. The same as United Kingdom	40% Ranked 23th.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	4.08 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 195th.	4.62 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 184th. 13% more than Switzerland
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	September 10, 1997	January 21, 1977
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$131.70 Ranked 9th. 45% more than United Kingdom	$91.09 Ranked 40th.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	59.05% Ranked 34th. 10% more than United Kingdom	53.85% Ranked 66th.
Transport > Commute > Distance	3.18 km Ranked 13th. About the same as United Kingdom	3.17 km Ranked 26th.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Dufourspitze 4,634 m	Ben Nevis 1,343 m
Economy > Technology index	5.25 Ranked 7th. 7% more than United Kingdom	4.92 Ranked 17th.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita	99 Int. $ Ranked 98th. 9% more than United Kingdom	91 Int. $ Ranked 149th.
Transport > Road > Expressway length	1,790 km Ranked 21st.	3,519 km Ranked 13th. 97% more than Switzerland
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Females	2,100 Ranked 21st.	2,564 Ranked 9th. 22% more than Switzerland
Military > Military expenditures	1% of GDP Ranked 33th.	2.5% of GDP Ranked 20th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Products	grains, fruits, vegetables; meat, eggs	cereals, oilseed, potatoes, vegetables; cattle, sheep, poultry; fish
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	107.28 Ranked 3rd. 44% more than United Kingdom	74.45 Ranked 18th.
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	85.2 Ranked 18th.	87.02 Ranked 13th. 2% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$14.60 Ranked 4th. 76% more than United Kingdom	$8.31 Ranked 37th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	11.76 Ranked 27th.	27.23 Ranked 51st. 2 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Assault victims	1% Ranked 15th.	2.8% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.913 Ranked 9th. 4% more than United Kingdom	0.875 Ranked 26th.
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita	0.877% per 1 million people Ranked 5th. 4 times more than United Kingdom	0.232% per 1 million people Ranked 24th.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	0.132 Ranked 99th. 14% more than United Kingdom	0.116 Ranked 101st.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	4.78% Ranked 146th.	5.06% Ranked 103th. 6% more than Switzerland
People > Physicians density	4.08 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 3rd. 47% more than United Kingdom	2.77 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 16th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$27.34 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than United Kingdom	$11.54 Ranked 19th.
Economy > Big Mac Index	$4.93 Ranked 3rd. 48% more than United Kingdom	$3.32 Ranked 7th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	55.13 hectares Ranked 59th.	95.13 hectares Ranked 51st. 73% more than Switzerland
Military > Military branches	Swiss Armed Forces: Land Forces, Swiss Air Force (Schweizer Luftwaffe)	Army, Royal Navy (includes Royal Marines), Royal Air Force
Crime > Total crime victims	18.2% Ranked 18th.	26.4% Ranked 3rd. 45% more than Switzerland
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces	17,550 Ranked 13th.	129,764 Ranked 9th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$5.61 Ranked 52nd. 10 times more than United Kingdom	$0.58 Ranked 109th.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	2,309.29 kW Ranked 20th. 54% more than United Kingdom	1,500.69 kW Ranked 45th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	4.06 million Ranked 81st.	22.84 million Ranked 22nd. 6 times more than Switzerland
Education > College and university > Gender ratio	99.71 Ranked 60th.	140.15 Ranked 28th. 41% more than Switzerland
Economy > Exports > Commodities	machinery, chemicals, metals, watches, agricultural products	manufactured goods, fuels, chemicals; food, beverages, tobacco
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	7,425.27 kWh Ranked 4th. 31% more than United Kingdom	5,670.09 kWh Ranked 27th.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$1.88 Ranked 29th.	$2.17 Ranked 8th. 15% more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index	94.2% Ranked 158th.	99.5% Ranked 137th. 6% more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	6.16 million Ranked 96th.	38.12 million Ranked 35th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	113.48 billion Ranked 18th.	219.53 billion Ranked 10th. 93% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	148.42 Ranked 1st. 57% more than United Kingdom	94.24 Ranked 25th.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km	41,280 Ranked 128th.	243,610 Ranked 76th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	3.4% Ranked 19th. 2 times more than United Kingdom	1.4% Ranked 27th.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	4,258 Ranked 107th.	24,083 Ranked 59th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio	5.5 Ranked 11th.	7.2 Ranked 2nd. 31% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$1,586.48 Ranked 12th. 38% more than United Kingdom	$1,149.26 Ranked 17th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$4.29 Ranked 13th. 43% more than United Kingdom	$2.99 Ranked 46th.
Energy > Electricity > Production	60.18 billion kWh Ranked 37th.	342.1 billion kWh Ranked 10th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Swiss Confederation	United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Media > Personal computers per 1000	864.58 Ranked 1st. 44% more than United Kingdom	599.49 Ranked 12th.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	9.88 km per 1,000 people Ranked 19th. 56% more than United Kingdom	6.33 km per 1,000 people Ranked 28th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	1.89 million Ranked 68th.	10.34 million Ranked 18th. 5 times more than Switzerland
Transport > Vehicles > Per km of road	60.24 Ranked 12th.	76.48 Ranked 7th. 27% more than Switzerland
People > Cities > Urban population	74,787 Ranked 97th.	92,372 Ranked 31st. 24% more than Switzerland
Geography > Land use > Arable land	9.8% Ranked 108th.	24.88% Ranked 38th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	5.3 Ranked 67th.	49.13 Ranked 25th. 9 times more than Switzerland
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	56% Ranked 27th.	73% Ranked 9th. 30% more than Switzerland
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people	569.34 Ranked 18th. 8% more than United Kingdom	526.61 Ranked 26th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	26.95 Ranked 74th.	43.09 Ranked 39th. 60% more than Switzerland
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services	73.2% Ranked 4th.	80.4% Ranked 1st. 10% more than Switzerland
People > Abortion > Abortion rate	7.3 abortions per 1,000 women Ranked 23th.	17 abortions per 1,000 women Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Culture > World Heritage Sites	8 Ranked 23th.	23 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Weather > Precipitation	63.72 billion cubic metres Ranked 28th.	307.87 billion cubic metres Ranked 8th. 5 times more than Switzerland
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries	Austria 164 km, France 573 km, Italy 740 km, Liechtenstein 41 km, Germany 334 km	Ireland 360 km
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people	523.94 Ranked 9th. 13% more than United Kingdom	462.74 Ranked 21st.
Economy > Imports	$296.20 billion Ranked 18th.	$643.50 billion Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Switzerland
People > Nationality > Adjective	Swiss	British
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index	99.6% Ranked 141st. 2% more than United Kingdom	98% Ranked 154th.
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 4, FM 113 (plus many low-power stations), shortwave 2	AM 219, FM 431, shortwave 3
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered	90-100	90-100
People > Sex ratio > Total population	0.97 male(s)/female Ranked 141st.	0.99 male(s)/female Ranked 103th. 2% more than Switzerland
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	9.91% Ranked 142nd.	10.38% Ranked 104th. 5% more than Switzerland
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	69.89 Ranked 5th.	70.32 Ranked 11th. 1% more than Switzerland
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.42 births per woman Ranked 149th.	1.8 births per woman Ranked 132nd. 27% more than Switzerland
Industry > Growth	-4.26 Ranked 78th.	-10.19 Ranked 102nd. 2 times more than Switzerland
Lifestyle > Happiness level > Very happy	38% Ranked 11th. The same as United Kingdom	38% Ranked 10th.
Labor > Trade union membership	22% Ranked 16th.	29% Ranked 10th. 32% more than Switzerland
Government > Executive branch > Elections	president and vice president elected by the Federal Assembly from among the members of the Federal Council for a one-year term (they may not serve consecutive terms); election last held on 5 December 2012 (next to be held in early December 2013)	the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually becomes the prime minister
Crime > Software piracy rate	25% Ranked 97th.	26% Ranked 96th. 4% more than Switzerland
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	36 Ranked 43th.	332 Ranked 7th. 9 times more than Switzerland
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	1% Ranked 125th.	2.4% Ranked 57th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$212.10 billion Ranked 2nd.	$1.19 trillion Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Switzerland
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.06 male(s)/female Ranked 37th. 1% more than United Kingdom	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 117th.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$348.79 billion Ranked 19th.	$2.04 trillion Ranked 5th. 6 times more than Switzerland
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	1.8 per 1,000 people Ranked 72nd. 2 times more than United Kingdom	0.857 per 1,000 people Ranked 89th.
Energy > Crude oil > Production	3,613 bbl/day Ranked 100th.	1.01 million bbl/day Ranked 20th. 279 times more than Switzerland
Lifestyle > Happiness net	89% Ranked 6th. 2% more than United Kingdom	87% Ranked 9th.
Economy > GINI index	33.68 Ranked 26th.	35.97 Ranked 14th. 7% more than Switzerland
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people	420.04 Ranked 6th. 45% more than United Kingdom	289.75 Ranked 12th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	148.87 Ranked 4th. 46% more than United Kingdom	101.9 Ranked 20th.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$5,116.29 Ranked 11th. 5 times more than United Kingdom	$939.55 Ranked 58th.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	337.28 billion Ranked 65th. 87% more than United Kingdom	180.31 billion Ranked 76th.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages	42,650 Ranked 16th.	277,740 Ranked 13th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Economy > Tourist arrivals	8.61 million Ranked 25th.	30.14 million Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	41.03 Ranked 69th.	50.97 Ranked 43th. 24% more than Switzerland
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$24,620.54 per capita Ranked 1st. 30% more than United Kingdom	$18,987.68 per capita Ranked 15th.
Transport > Rail > Railway length	5,223 km Ranked 34th.	16,321 km Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Males	3,488 Ranked 24th.	4,220 Ranked 15th. 21% more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$38.28 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than United Kingdom	$14.92 Ranked 59th.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index	2,092 Ranked 14th.	3,369.84 Ranked 23th. 61% more than Switzerland
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$135.48 billion Ranked 23th.	$435.42 billion Ranked 10th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$2.59 Ranked 11th. 28% more than United Kingdom	$2.03 Ranked 31st.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$7,962.80 Ranked 4th. 2 times more than United Kingdom	$3,652.24 Ranked 18th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	14.76% Ranked 29th. 10% more than United Kingdom	13.4% Ranked 58th.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	2 Ranked 139th. The same as United Kingdom	2 Ranked 164th.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$	$17.57 billion Ranked 17th.	$45.34 billion Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000	5.69 Ranked 47th.	9.37 Ranked 25th. 65% more than Switzerland
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	1,609.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 8th.	1,615.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 7th. About the same as Switzerland
Economy > Tax > Tax rates	17.96 Ranked 79th.	38.26 Ranked 18th. 2 times more than Switzerland
Government > National symbol(s)	Swiss cross (white cross on red field; arms equal length)	lion (Britain in general); lion (England); lion, unicorn (Scotland); dragon (Wales); harp (Northern Ireland)
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	4,088.34 Ranked 7th. 97% more than United Kingdom	2,078.55 Ranked 26th.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	5.7% Ranked 84th. 24% more than United Kingdom	4.6% Ranked 92nd.
Geography > Irrigated land	250 sq km Ranked 123th.	1,950 sq km Ranked 75th. 8 times more than Switzerland
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	48.74 billion Ranked 19th.	178.53 billion Ranked 5th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$652.64 billion Ranked 20th.	$2.46 trillion Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Switzerland
Crime > Drug offences	49,201 per 100,000 people Ranked 5th.	183,419 per 100,000 people Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Switzerland
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total	23,000 Ranked 91st.	160,000 Ranked 36th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Cost of living > IPad Index	$617.58 Ranked 25th.	$638.81 Ranked 21st. 3% more than Switzerland
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	610.22 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.	661.44 per 1,000 people Ranked 16th. 8% more than Switzerland
Economy > GDP per person	63,628.66 Ranked 4th. 81% more than United Kingdom	35,164.86 Ranked 22nd.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	40.27 billion Ranked 14th.	41.14 billion Ranked 13th. 2% more than Switzerland
Education > Duration of compulsory education	9 years Ranked 66th.	12 years Ranked 14th. 33% more than Switzerland
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	4.4% Ranked 89th. 63% more than United Kingdom	2.7% Ranked 101st.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	3.7 Ranked 168th.	4.1 Ranked 163th. 11% more than Switzerland
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	9.03 Ranked 25th.	22.35 Ranked 47th. 2 times more than Switzerland
People > Marriage rate	6.9 Ranked 8th. 1% more than United Kingdom	6.8 Ranked 10th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$112.28 Ranked 2nd. 53% more than United Kingdom	$73.16 Ranked 18th.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year	1,722 Ranked 20th. 2 times more than United Kingdom	750 Ranked 73th.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	26.3% Ranked 41st.	27.91% Ranked 36th. 6% more than Switzerland
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	547.95 Ranked 11th. 5% more than United Kingdom	522.08 Ranked 13th.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	85 years Ranked 4th. 4% more than United Kingdom	82 years Ranked 30th.
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Machinery and electronics, chemicals, precision instruments, watches	Manufactured goods, chemicals, foodstuffs
Geography > Natural hazards	landslides; flash floods	winter windstorms; floods
Labor > Employment rate > Adults	61.2 Ranked 60th. 9% more than United Kingdom	56.3 Ranked 94th.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	47.81 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 17th.	223.3 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 5th. 5 times more than Switzerland
Government > Flag description	red square with a bold, equilateral white cross in the center that does not extend to the edges of the flag	blue field with the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England) edged in white superimposed on the diagonal red cross of Saint Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which is superimposed on the diagonal white cross of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland); properly known as the Union Flag, but commonly called the Union Jack; the design and colors (especially the Blue Ensign) have been the basis for a number of other flags including other Commonwealth countries and their constituent states or provinces, and British overseas territories
Religion > Christian > Protestant > Protestant percent	49% Ranked 22nd.	60% Ranked 18th. 22% more than Switzerland
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$23,772.82 Ranked 1st. 60% more than United Kingdom	$14,881.68 Ranked 17th.
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land	449.85 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 18th. 4 times more than United Kingdom	108.28 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 53th.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	92.62 billion Ranked 71st.	671.66 billion Ranked 37th. 7 times more than Switzerland
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	88.24 Ranked 1st. 21% more than United Kingdom	72.77 Ranked 9th.
Economy > Debt > External	$1.56 trillion Ranked 11th.	$10.09 trillion Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Switzerland
Language > French status	33% of the <a href=/graph-T/peo_pop>population</a> of <a href=/country/sz>Switzerland</a> speak <a href=/country/fr>French</a> every day (1990 census). Official <a href=/cat/Language>language</a>. Used for <a href=/cat/Education>education</a> in French-speaking areas. Bible 1530-1986.	<a href=/country/fr>French</a> is only spoken by about 11% of the <a href=/graph-T/peo_pop>population</a> of Channel Islands, mainly older people. Official <a href=/cat/Language>language</a>. Bible 1530-1986.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$1,266.73 Ranked 10th. 33% more than United Kingdom	$954.72 Ranked 16th.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	13,438.05$ Ranked 5th. 3 times more than United Kingdom	4,722.68$ Ranked 21st.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	45.72 Ranked 47th.	54.57 Ranked 27th. 19% more than Switzerland
Economy > Central bank discount rate	0.04% Ranked 21st.	0.5% Ranked 49th. 13 times more than Switzerland
Media > Televisions	3.31 million Ranked 43th.	30.5 million Ranked 9th. 9 times more than Switzerland
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	14.69 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th. 75% more than United Kingdom	8.39 per 1,000 people Ranked 36th.
Education > Secondary education, pupils	605,000 Ranked 66th.	5 million Ranked 15th. 8 times more than Switzerland
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	661.84 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 19% more than United Kingdom	554.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 8th.
Education > College and university > Private school share	17.05% Ranked 68th.	100% Ranked 3rd. 6 times more than Switzerland
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	0.99 Ranked 47th.	1 Ranked 42nd. 1% more than Switzerland
Education > School life expectancy > Total	15 years Ranked 16th.	16.4 years Ranked 4th. 9% more than Switzerland
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.547 Ranked 78th. 4 times more than United Kingdom	0.139 Ranked 152nd.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$177,373.94 per capita Ranked 2nd. 3% more than United Kingdom	$171,942.20 per capita Ranked 3rd.
Lifestyle > Food and drink > Coffee > Consumption	7 kgs Ranked 6th. 6 times more than United Kingdom	1.2 kgs Ranked 16th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	21.38 Ranked 90th. 8% more than United Kingdom	19.71 Ranked 91st.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people	5.33 Ranked 20th. 20% more than United Kingdom	4.46 Ranked 67th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	71% Ranked 38th.	78.2% Ranked 20th. 10% more than Switzerland
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people	75.93 Ranked 10th.	76.02 Ranked 9th. About the same as Switzerland
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	8,545.72 kWh per capita Ranked 17th. 40% more than United Kingdom	6,104.36 kWh per capita Ranked 39th.
Transport > Road > Motorway density	32.97 m of motorway per square km Ranked 6th.	97.03 m of motorway per square km Ranked 37th. 3 times more than Switzerland
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	5.2 sq km Ranked 148th. 32% more than United Kingdom	3.94 sq km Ranked 159th.

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