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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax: Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax)". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Crime levels: Level of crime. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How serious you feel the level of crime is?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Murder rate: Homicide rate per year per 100,000 inhabitants in various countries.
Crime > Rape rate: Number of rape incidents per 100,000 citizens in different countries. Figures do not take into account rape incidents that go unreported to the police.
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate: Homicides per 100’000 residents. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Homicide is a broader category than murder, as it also includes manslaughter. The exact legal definition varies across countries, some of which include infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia and deaths caused by dangerous driving.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop).
Economy > Population below poverty line: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
Crime > Age of criminal responsibility: The age at which a person is no longer excluded from criminal liability. The lowest age is indicated for countries where there isn’t a single age limit, for example where different states have different regulations (such as the USA) or there is different limits for boy and girls (such as in Iran). The spectrum is specifically wide for the USA and Mexico (both 6-12 years). Several US states do not stipulate any minimal age for criminal responsibility at all. For further qualifications, exceptions and other notes, please refer to notes.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes): Suicides per 100’000 residents per year.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
Military > Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro). Prices in current USD.
Environment > Marine fish catch: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Health > Human height > Average female height: Average female height.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
Crime > Police officers: Number of police officers per 100,000 population.
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Crime > Total crimes: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Crime > Violent crime > Rapes: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year.
Government > Judicial branch: The name(s) of the highest court(s) and a brief description of the selection process for members.
Education > Children out of school, primary: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people: Motor vehicles per 1000 people.
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Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use: Annual prevalence.
Crime > Assault rate: Number of assaults recorded by police per 100,000 population
Crime > Total crimes per 1000: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary: Pupil-teacher ratio, primary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Primary is the number of pupils enrolled in primary school divided by the number of primary school teachers.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Age distribution > Median age: The median age of the country's residents. This is the age most people are in the country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Industry > Manufacturing output: Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars."
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
Energy > Commercial energy use: Commercial energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Commercial energy use refers to apparent consumption, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
Health > Human height > Average male height: Average male height.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
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.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Burglaries: Number of burglaries recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant persons out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant person is a person aged 0-14 and those over 65 years old.
Crime > Murders > Per capita: Number of convictions for intentional homicides in the given year. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
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.
Crime > Robberies: Number of robberies recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people: Internet users. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita: Electric power consumption (kWh per capita). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment: Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Military > Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Military > War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita: Arable land (hectares per person). Arable land (hectares per person) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth: Index of agricultural production in 1996 - 98 (1989 - 91 = 100)
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP: Public debt as % of GDP (CIA).
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Economy > Public debt: This entry records the cumulatiive total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary: Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Secondary is the number of pupils enrolled in secondary school divided by the number of secondary school teachers.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults: Average years of schooling of adults is the years of formal schooling received, on average, by adults over age 15. (Data Source: Barro-Lee Data Set www.worldbank.org/html/prdmg/grthweb/ddbarle2.htm)
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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
Education > High school enrolment rate: Progression to secondary school refers to the number of new entrants to the first grade of secondary school in a given year as a percentage of the number of students enrolled in the final grade of primary school in the previous year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Transport > Road > Motorway length: Total network length of all motorways in km.
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.
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Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index: Quality of Life Index is an estimation of overall quality of life by using empirical formula (the formula is an our opinion and it's based on experiments). The actual formula might be changed. Currently, we put the highest weight to pollution - if the environment is polluted too much, the economy or safety cannot fulfill it. We put the second highest importance to safety, since it is more important to feel safe rather than wealthy, in our opinion. etc. The number 65 is added so that the numbers are in such range so it rarely goes under zero (65 is a range modifier).
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Economy > Human Development Index: The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival." Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Households with television: Households with television are the share of households with a television set. Some countries report only the number of households with a color television set, and therefore the true number may be higher than reported.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index: Score on Global Terrorism Index. A high value indicates that a country is affected by many terrorist incidents with a strong impact in terms of fatalities, injuries and damaged property.
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.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
Government > Capital city > Name: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts: Same-sex sexual activity.
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Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
Health > Blood types > O negative: Percentage of population in each county with O negative blood type.
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. For example, 0.7 means there are 7 dependents for every 10 working-age people.
Crime > Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
Weather > Temperature > Highest temperature ever recorded: Temperature.
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Media > Internet > Users per 1000: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Crime > Assaults: Number of assaults recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
Education > Average IQ: Average IQ of different countries according to the controversial book "IQ and the Wealth of Nations".
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked abot the price of an Internet connection (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)". Prices in current USD.
Geography > Area > Water: Total water area in square kilometers
People > Age structure > 0-14 years: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
Military > Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
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).
Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence: Maximum length of sentence (under life).
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Language > Major language(s): Country major languages.
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio: Purchasing power parity conversion factor is the number of units of a country's currency required to buy the same amount of goods and services in the domestic market as a U.S. dollar would buy in the United States. Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar). The ratio of the PPP conversion factor to the official exchange rate (also referred to as the national price level) makes it possible to compare the cost of the bundle of goods that make up gross domestic product (GDP) across countries. It tells how many dollars are needed to buy a dollar's worth of goods in the country as compared to the United States.
People > Gender > Male population: Total male population.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh: Electricity production (kWh). Electricity production is measured at the terminals of all alternator sets in a station. In addition to hydropower, coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power generation, it covers generation by geothermal, solar, wind, and tide and wave energy, as well as that from combustible renewables and waste. Production includes the output of electricity plants that are designed to produce electricity only as well as that of combined heat and power plants.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies: List of news agencies.
Industry > Gross value added by construction: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64: Percentage of total population aged 15-64.
Economy > Fiscal year: The beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Background > Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
Crime > Auto theft: Number of motor vehicle thefts (car thefts) recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita: Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000: Fixed broadband Internet subscribers. Fixed broadband Internet subscribers are the number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technology. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).
Crime > Murders > WHO: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita: Patent applications are applications filed with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$: Agriculture, value added (current US$), including forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Economy > Inequality > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality."
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares: Cultivable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded."
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption: Total national beer consumption (litres).
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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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Transport > Motor vehicles: Motor vehicles per 1,000 people
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.
Crime > Drugs > Lifetime cannabis use: Adult lifetime cannabis use.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Prices in current USD.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
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.
Military > Active military personnel: Active military personnel.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter: Pump price for gasoline (US$ per liter). Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index: Crop production index shows agricultural production for each year relative to the base period 1999-2001. It includes all crops except fodder crops. Regional and income group aggregates for the FAO's production indexes are calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 1999-2001.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total: Number of people aged 15-59.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence: Possible other sentence.
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Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index: Groceries Index is an estimation of grocery prices in a given location compared to New York City. To calculate this section, Numbeo uses the "Markets" section of each city.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways."
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio: The ratio of average income of the richest 20% of the population to the average income of the poorest 20% of the population.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
Crime > Murders: Number of convictions for intentional homicides in the given year.
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."
Industry > Biotechnology firms: Number of independent dedicated biotechnology firms in major European countries, as of December 2001.
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."
Government > Civil law system: Description.
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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.
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".
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters: Number of GrandMaster chess champions, by country. A GrandMaster is the highest level of recognition in chess.
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.
Health > Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
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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Environment > Transport CO2 emission index: CO2 Emission Index is an estimation of CO2 consumption due to traffic time. Measurement unit is grams for the return trip. To calculate an average estimation of emission in grams for one way commute to work, divide this value with 2.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend: Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)". Prices in current USD.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$: Industry, value added (current US$). Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Cost of living > 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.
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.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 80 and older.
Health > Heart disease deaths: Heart disease deaths per 100000 population (1995-1998)
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."
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet notes: Facts and peculiarities regarding the opening of a McDonald's in each country.
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people: Fixed lines are telephone mainlines connecting a customer's equipment to the public switched telephone network. Mobile phone subscribers refer to users of portable telephones subscribing to an automatic public mobile telephone service using cellular technology that provides access to the public switched telephone network.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita: . Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Tax > Tax rates: Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here."
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita: Secondary education teachers includes full-time and part-time teachers. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh: Electricity production from renewable sources (kWh). Electricity production from renewable sources includes hydropower, geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.
Education > Duration of compulsory education: Duration of compulsory education is the number of grades (or years) that a child must legally be enrolled in school.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Industry > Car > Production: OICA defines passenger cars as motor vehicles used for transporting passengers with at least four wheels and containing 8 seats or less.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Labor > Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date: The date when the first McDonald's outlet opened in each country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land: Rural population density is the rural population divided by the arable land area. Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea: territorial sea - the sovereignty of a coastal State extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea, described as the territorial sea in the LOS Convention (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; every State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles. A full and definitive definition can be found in the Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita: Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita: Agricultural machinery refers to the number of wheel and crawler tractors (excluding garden tractors) in use in agriculture at the end of the calendar year specified or during the first quarter of the following year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Health > Blood types > AB negative: Percentage of each country's population with AB negative blood type.
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.
Industry > Motor vehicle > Production: Motor vehicle production by country 2002
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	Belgium	Netherlands
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$2,564.89 Ranked 30th.	$2,937.58 Ranked 19th. 15% more than Belgium
Crime > Crime levels	48.21 Ranked 41st. 32% more than Netherlands	36.59 Ranked 58th.
Crime > Murder rate	1.82	0.93
Crime > Rape rate	27.9 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Netherlands	9.2 Ranked 25th.
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate	1.74 Ranked 63th. Twice as much as Netherlands	0.87 Ranked 14th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	180 Ranked 47th. 1% more than Netherlands	179 Ranked 63th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	16.52 Ranked 61st. 53% more than Netherlands	10.83 Ranked 97th.
Economy > GDP	$483.71 billion Ranked 25th.	$772.23 billion Ranked 19th. 60% more than Belgium
Economy > GDP per capita	$43,412.53 Ranked 16th.	$46,054.41 Ranked 14th. 6% more than Belgium
Economy > Gross National Income	$245.00 billion Ranked 18th.	$390.00 billion Ranked 13th. 59% more than Belgium
Economy > Population below poverty line	15.2% Ranked 19th. 45% more than Netherlands	10.5% Ranked 10th.
Geography > Land area > Square miles	11,787 square miles Ranked 66th.	16,164 square miles Ranked 62nd. 37% more than Belgium
Government > Government type	federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy	constitutional monarchy
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	3.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 5th. 26% more than Netherlands	3.1 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.
People > Population	10.44 million Ranked 83th.	16.81 million Ranked 64th. 61% more than Belgium
Government > Legal system	civil law system based on the French Civil Code	civil law system based on the French system; constitution does not permit judicial review of acts of the States General
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft	69 Ranked 5th.	113 Ranked 10th. 64% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	15.74% Ranked 94th. 3% more than Netherlands	15.25% Ranked 114th.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.96% Ranked 41st. 3% more than Netherlands	1.9% Ranked 67th.
Geography > Area > Comparative	about the size of Maryland	slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents	17.2 Ranked 34th. 4 times more than Netherlands	3.9 Ranked 107th.
Crime > Age of criminal responsibility	16 Ranked 6th. 33% more than Netherlands	12 Ranked 34th.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-4.2% of GDP Ranked 125th. 2% more than Netherlands	-4.1% of GDP Ranked 124th.
Geography > Climate	temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy	temperate; marine; cool summers and mild winters
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes)	17 Ranked 2nd. 93% more than Netherlands	8.8 Ranked 8th.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people	274.51 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Netherlands	92.08 Ranked 25th.
Geography > Area > Land	30,278 sq km Ranked 137th.	33,883 sq km Ranked 133th. 12% more than Belgium
Government > Legislative branch	bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate or Senaat in Dutch, Senat in French	bicameral States General or Staten Generaal consists of the First Chamber or Eerste Kamer
Geography > Geographic coordinates	50 50 N, 4 00 E	52 30 N, 5 45 E
Religion > Religions	Roman Catholic 75%, other (includes Protestant) 25%	Roman Catholic 30%, Dutch Reformed 11%, Calvinist 6%, other Protestant 3%, Muslim 5.8%, other 2.2%, none 42%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	83.65 Ranked 27th.	93.87 Ranked 17th. 12% more than Belgium
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	0.038 Ranked 68th.	-0.101 Ranked 95th.
Military > Army > Main battle tanks	35 Ranked 18th.	144 Ranked 11th. 4 times more than Belgium
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$7.10 Ranked 23th.	$8.19 Ranked 17th. 15% more than Belgium
Environment > Marine fish catch	27,218 tons Ranked 73th.	446,609 tons Ranked 28th. 16 times more than Belgium
Economy > Unemployment rate	7.6% Ranked 55th. 43% more than Netherlands	5.3% Ranked 86th.
Health > Human height > Average female height	1.681 m (5 ft 6 in)	1.699 m (5 ft 7 in)
People > Ethnic groups	Fleming 58%, Walloon 31%, mixed or other 11%	Dutch 80.7%, EU 5%, Indonesian 2.4%, Turkish 2.2%, Surinamese 2%, Moroccan 2%, Caribbean 0.8%, other 4.8%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal and compulsory	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	30,528 sq km Ranked 142nd.	41,543 sq km Ranked 136th. 36% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	10.82% Ranked 101st. 5% more than Netherlands	10.35% Ranked 137th.
Crime > Police officers	357.1 Ranked 2nd. 397 times more than Netherlands	0.9 Ranked 9th.
Government > Constitution	drafted 25 November 1830, approved 7 February 1831, entered into force 26 July 1831, revised 14 July 1993 (creating a federal state); amended many times, last in 2012	previous 1597, 1798; latest adopted 24 August 1815 (substantially revised in 1848); amended many times, last in 2010
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	844,000 hectares Ranked 53th.	908,000 hectares Ranked 51st. 8% more than Belgium
Crime > Total crimes	973,548 Ranked 17th.	1.42 million Ranked 13th. 46% more than Belgium
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	5.1% Ranked 12th.	5.4% Ranked 6th. 6% more than Belgium
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	url= http://www.emploi.belgique.be/defaultTab.aspx?id=39004 \|title=Salaire - Service public f\u00c3\u00a9d\u00c3\u00a9ral Emploi, Travail et Concertation sociale \|publisher=Emploi.belgique.be \|date=2013-06-28 \|accessdate=2014-03-04}}</ref>	url= http://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/minimumloon/vraag-en-antwoord/hoe-hoog-is-het-minimumloon.html \|title=Hoe hoog is het minimumloon? \| Vraag en antwoord \|publisher=Rijksoverheid.nl \|date=2012-12-20 \|accessdate=2014-03-04}}</ref>
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes	2,991 Ranked 11th. 95% more than Netherlands	1,530 Ranked 17th.
Government > Judicial branch	Constitutional Court (12 judges, 6 Dutch-speaking and 6 French-speaking, appointed by the King); Supreme Court of Justice or Hof van Cassatie (in Dutch) or Cour de Cassation (in French) (judges are appointed for life by the government; candidacies have to be submitted by the High Justice Council)	Supreme Court or Hoge Raad (justices are nominated for life by the monarch)
Education > Children out of school, primary	6,830 Ranked 79th. 9 times more than Netherlands	776 Ranked 107th.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	559 Ranked 25th. 6% more than Netherlands	528 Ranked 31st.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$36,427.60 Ranked 17th.	$40,949.98 Ranked 10th. 12% more than Belgium
Geography > Land area > Sq. km	30,280 sq km Ranked 132nd.	33,760 sq km Ranked 129th. 11% more than Belgium
People > Birth rate	10 births/1,000 population Ranked 194th.	10.85 births/1,000 population Ranked 176th. 9% more than Belgium
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	0.4% Ranked 2nd. 33% more than Netherlands	0.3% Ranked 13th.
Crime > Assault rate	627.2 Ranked 11th. 78% more than Netherlands	351.8 Ranked 22nd.
Crime > Total crimes per 1000	94.22 Ranked 7th. 7% more than Netherlands	88.11 Ranked 9th.
People > Population growth	0.038% Ranked 68th.	-0.101% Ranked 95th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	11.19 Ranked 117th.	18.36 Ranked 99th. 64% more than Belgium
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$246.60 billion Ranked 19th.	$358.40 billion Ranked 13th. 45% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Median age	46.44 years Ranked 90th.	47.37 years Ranked 67th. 2% more than Belgium
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$37,500.00 Ranked 19th.	$41,500.00 Ranked 12th. 11% more than Belgium
Industry > Manufacturing output	56.19 billion Ranked 24th.	88.3 billion Ranked 16th. 57% more than Belgium
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	1,950 Ranked 22nd.	1,952 Ranked 20th. About the same as Belgium
Government > Political parties and leaders	<strong>Flemish parties: </strong><br />Christian Democratic and Flemish or CD&V [Wouter BEKE]<br />Flemish Liberals and Democrats or Open VLD [Gwendolyn RUTTEN]<br />Groen! [Wouter VAN BESIEN] (formerly AGALEV, Flemish Greens)<br />Libertarian, Direct, Democratic or LDD (formerly Dedecker's List) [Jean-Marie DEDECKER]<br />New Flemish Alliance or N-VA [Bart DE WEVER]<br />Social Progressive Alternative or SP.A [Bruno TOBBACK]<br />Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest) or VB [Gerolf ANNEMANS]<br /><strong>Francophone parties:</strong><br />Ecolo (Francophone Greens) [Olivier DELEUZE, Emily HOYOS]<br />Humanist and Democratic Center or CDH [Benoit LUTGEN]<br />Popular Party or PP [ Mischael MODRIKAMEN]<br />Reform Movement or MR [Charles MICHEL]<br />Socialist Party or PS [Paul MAGNETTE]<br />other minor parties	Christian Democratic Appeal or CDA [Sybrand VAN HAERSMA BUMA]<br />Christian Union or CU [Arie SLOB]<br />Democrats 66 or D66 [Alexander PECHTOLD]<br />Green Left or GL [Bram VAN OJIK]<br />Labor Party or PvdA [Diederik SAMSOM]<br />Party for Freedom or PVV [Geert WILDERS]<br />Party for the Animals or PvdD [Marianne THIEME]<br />People's Party for Freedom and Democracy or VVD [Halbe ZIJLSTRA]<br />Reformed Political Party of SGP [Kees VAN DER STAAIJ]<br />Socialist Party of SP [Emile ROEMER]<br />plus a few minor parties
Energy > Commercial energy use	5,776.1 Ranked 13th. 21% more than Netherlands	4,761.54 Ranked 19th.
Health > Human height > Average male height	1.786 m (5 ft 10 ⁄ 2 in)	1.832 m (6 ft 0 in)
Economy > Economy > Overview	This modern, open, and private-enterprise-based economy has capitalized on its central geographic location, highly developed transport network, and diversified industrial and commercial base. Industry is concentrated mainly in the more heavily-populated region of Flanders in the north. With few natural resources, Belgium imports substantial quantities of raw materials and exports a large volume of manufactures, making its economy vulnerable to volatility in world markets. Roughly three-quarters of Belgium's trade is with other EU countries, and Belgium has benefited most from its proximity to Germany. In 2011 Belgian GDP grew by 1.8%, the unemployment rate decreased slightly to 7.2% from 8.3% the previous year, and the government reduced the budget deficit from a peak of 6% of GDP in 2009 to 4.2% in 2011 and 3.3% in 2012. Fourth quarter GDP growth in 2012 was at -0.1%, the third consecutive quarter of negative growth. This brought economic growth for the whole of 2012 to negative 0.2%. It also left Belgium on the brink of a possible recession at the end of 2012. However, at year's end, the government appeared close to meeting its 2012 budget deficit goal of 3% of GDP. Despite the relative improvement in Belgium's budget deficit, public debt hovers around 100% of GDP, a factor that has contributed to investor perceptions that the country is increasingly vulnerable to spillover from the euro-zone crisis. Belgian banks were severely affected by the international financial crisis in 2008 with three major banks receiving capital injections from the government, and the nationalization of the Belgian retail arm of a Franco-Belgian bank.	The Dutch economy is the sixth-largest economy in the euro-zone and is noted for its stable industrial relations, moderate unemployment and inflation, a sizable trade surplus, and an important role as a European transportation hub. Industrial activity is predominantly in food processing, chemicals, petroleum refining, and electrical machinery. A highly mechanized agricultural sector employs only 2% of the labor force but provides large surpluses for the food-processing industry and for exports. The Netherlands, along with 11 of its EU partners, began circulating the euro currency on 1 January 2002. After 26 years of uninterrupted economic growth, the Dutch economy - highly dependent on an international financial sector and international trade - contracted by 3.5% in 2009 as a result of the global financial crisis. The Dutch financial sector suffered, due in part to the high exposure of some Dutch banks to U.S. mortgage-backed securities. In 2008, the government nationalized two banks and injected billions of dollars of capital into other financial institutions, to prevent further deterioration of a crucial sector. The government also sought to boost the domestic economy by accelerating infrastructure programs, offering corporate tax breaks for employers to retain workers, and expanding export credit facilities. The stimulus programs and bank bailouts, however, resulted in a government budget deficit of 5.3% of GDP in 2010 that contrasted sharply with a surplus of 0.7% in 2008. The government of Prime Minister Mark RUTTE began implementing fiscal consolidation measures in early 2011, mainly reductions in expenditures, which resulted in an improved budget deficit in 2011. In 2012 tax revenues dropped nearly 9%, GDP contracted, and the budget deficit deteriorated. Although jobless claims continued to grow, the unemployment rate remained relatively low at 6.8 percent.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	16.52 Ranked 61st. 53% more than Netherlands	10.83 Ranked 97th.
Economy > Exports	$302.40 billion Ranked 18th.	$540.30 billion Ranked 7th. 79% more than Belgium
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	180 Ranked 47th. 1% more than Netherlands	179 Ranked 63th.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Council of Ministers are formally appointed by the monarch	Council of Ministers appointed by the monarch
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	6.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 11th. 47% more than Netherlands	4.7 per 1,000 people Ranked 30th.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people	2.46 Ranked 8th. 20% more than Netherlands	2.05 Ranked 15th.
Education > Compulsary education duration	12 Ranked 11th.	13 Ranked 9th. 8% more than Belgium
People > Gender > Female population	6.35 million Ranked 90th.	7.95 million Ranked 81st. 25% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	1.98 million Ranked 91st.	2.43 million Ranked 85th. 23% more than Belgium
Education > Homeschooling legal status	Legal under restrictive conditions, Homeschooling is a constitutional right in Belgium.	public education is mandatory, with some exceptions.
Military > Budget	3.4 US$ BN Ranked 3rd.	12.6 US$ BN Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Belgium
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$36,229.00 per capita Ranked 19th.	$38,954.50 per capita Ranked 13th. 8% more than Belgium
Agriculture > Rural population	1,616 Ranked 212th.	7,432 Ranked 194th. 5 times more than Belgium
People > Mother's mean age at first birth	28 Ranked 2nd.	28.9 Ranked 1st. 3% more than Belgium
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	8,167.64 kWh per capita Ranked 15th. 10% more than Netherlands	7,455.55 kWh per capita Ranked 6th.
People > Death rate	10.7 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 42nd. 26% more than Netherlands	8.48 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 83th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$1.23 Ranked 44th. 9% more than Netherlands	$1.13 Ranked 55th.
Environment > Ecological footprint	5.88 Ranked 21st. 2% more than Netherlands	5.75 Ranked 22nd.
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year	847 Ranked 96th. 9% more than Netherlands	778 Ranked 102nd.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$2.16 Ranked 27th. 28% more than Netherlands	$1.69 Ranked 44th.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	Federation of Belgian Industries<br /><strong>other:</strong> trade unions; numerous other associations representing bankers, manufacturers, middle-class artisans, and the legal and medical professions; various organizations represent the cultural interests of Flanders and Wallonia; various peace groups such as Pax Christi and groups representing immigrants	Christian Trade Union Federation or CNV [Jaap SMIT]<br />Confederation of Netherlands Industry and Employers or VNO-NCW [Bernard WIENTJES]<br />Federation for Small and Medium-sized businesses or MKB [Hans BIESHEUVEL]<br />Netherlands Trade Union Federation or FNV [Ton HEERTS]<br />Social Economic Council or SER [Wiebe DRAIJER]<br />Trade Union Federation of Middle and High Personnel or MHP [Reginald VISSER]
Geography > Natural resources	construction materials, silica sand, carbonates	natural gas, petroleum, peat, limestone, salt, sand and gravel, arable land
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$5,467.72 Ranked 11th.	$5,528.48 Ranked 12th. 1% more than Belgium
Crime > Burglaries	586.6 Ranked 5th. 37% more than Netherlands	427.5 Ranked 21st.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	84.68 billion kWh Ranked 21st.	110 billion kWh Ranked 18th. 30% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	81.54% Ranked 61st.	83.68% Ranked 47th. 3% more than Belgium
Crime > Murders > Per capita	17.93 per 1 million people Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Netherlands	8.67 per 1 million people Ranked 25th.
Health > Probability of not reaching 60	10.5% Ranked 33th. 14% more than Netherlands	9.2% Ranked 40th.
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	30,530 kmÂ² Ranked 136th.	41,530 kmÂ² Ranked 132nd. 36% more than Belgium
People > Population growth rate	0.05% Ranked 187th.	0.44% Ranked 155th. 9 times more than Belgium
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	2.91 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 192nd. 43% more than Netherlands	2.04 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 202nd.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	984.39 per 1,000 people Ranked 41st.	1,056.72 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th. 7% more than Belgium
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	13,370 sq. km Ranked 136th.	18,948 sq. km Ranked 123th. 42% more than Belgium
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	0.618 Ranked 98th. 13 times more than Netherlands	0.0465 Ranked 115th.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	80.49 Ranked 27th.	81.2 Ranked 16th. 1% more than Belgium
Crime > Robberies	211.4 Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Netherlands	83.7 Ranked 24th.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	819.54 Ranked 25th.	925.88 Ranked 5th. 13% more than Belgium
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	8,021.37 Ranked 19th. 14% more than Netherlands	7,035.67 Ranked 24th.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$191.59 Ranked 36th.	$224.51 Ranked 18th. 17% more than Belgium
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	61.61 Ranked 56th.	61.76 Ranked 54th. About the same as Belgium
Military > Personnel > Per capita	3.53 per 1,000 people Ranked 96th.	3.68 per 1,000 people Ranked 91st. 4% more than Belgium
Military > War deaths	0.0 Ranked 53th.	0.0 Ranked 185th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.0748 Ranked 146th. 20% more than Netherlands	0.0624 Ranked 149th.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth	57 Ranked 203th.	94 Ranked 174th. 65% more than Belgium
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	31.6 Ranked 32nd. 11% more than Netherlands	28.57 Ranked 45th.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	99.6 CIA Ranked 15th. 45% more than Netherlands	68.7 CIA Ranked 39th.
Media > Internet users	8.11 million Ranked 11th.	14.87 million Ranked 9th. 83% more than Belgium
Economy > Public debt	99.6% of GDP Ranked 15th. 40% more than Netherlands	71.1% of GDP Ranked 36th.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	2.6% Ranked 134th.	2.8% Ranked 130th. 8% more than Belgium
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	10.57 Ranked 98th.	13.57 Ranked 59th. 28% more than Belgium
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	45.09 Ranked 55th.	61.9 Ranked 30th. 37% more than Belgium
Education > Average years of schooling of adults	9.3 Ranked 17th.	9.4 Ranked 16th. 1% more than Belgium
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$59.03 billion Ranked 23th.	$91.86 billion Ranked 16th. 56% more than Belgium
Language > Languages	Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, German (official) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French)	Dutch (official), Frisian (official)
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	76.9% Ranked 22nd. 6% more than Netherlands	72.6% Ranked 36th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	1.36 million Ranked 92nd.	1.65 million Ranked 85th. 21% more than Belgium
Economy > Exports per capita	$27,140.17 Ranked 10th.	$32,222.66 Ranked 8th. 19% more than Belgium
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	348.04 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th.	682.36 per 1,000 people Ranked 8th. 96% more than Belgium
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year	847 Ranked 101st. 9% more than Netherlands	778 Ranked 107th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$1.22 Ranked 84th. 1% more than Netherlands	$1.21 Ranked 89th.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$12.29 Ranked 19th. The same as Netherlands	$12.29 Ranked 22nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	34.71% Ranked 81st.	35.99% Ranked 55th. 4% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$120.67 Ranked 21st.	$124.74 Ranked 16th. 3% more than Belgium
Government > Administrative divisions	3 regions (French: regions, singular - region; Dutch: gewesten, singular - gewest); Brussels-Capital Region, also known as Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest (Dutch), Region de Bruxelles-Capitale (French long form), Bruxelles-Capitale (French short form); Flemish Region (Flanders), also known as Vlaams Gewest (Dutch long form), Vlaanderen (Dutch short form), Region Flamande (French long form), Flandre (French short form); Walloon Region (Wallonia), also known as Region Wallone (French long form), Wallonie (French short form), Waals Gewest (Dutch long form), Wallonie (Dutch short form)	12 provinces (provincies, singular - provincie); Drenthe, Flevoland, Fryslan (Friesland), Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, Noord-Brabant (North Brabant), Noord-Holland (North Holland), Overijssel, Utrecht, Zeeland (Zealand), Zuid-Holland (South Holland)
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	36.2 Ranked 34th.	41.69 Ranked 23th. 15% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	6.94 million Ranked 95th.	8.69 million Ranked 85th. 25% more than Belgium
Education > Literacy > Total population	99% Ranked 18th. The same as Netherlands	99% Ranked 29th.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	78.04 Ranked 3rd. 19% more than Netherlands	65.62 Ranked 25th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	656,244 Ranked 91st.	804,158 Ranked 85th. 23% more than Belgium
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area	498.7 Ranked 1st. 34% more than Netherlands	372 Ranked 4th.
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	22.1% Ranked 80th. 18% more than Netherlands	18.8% Ranked 101st.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$2.94 Ranked 36th. 9% more than Netherlands	$2.69 Ranked 44th.
Military > Navy > Nuclear submarines	0.0 Ranked 6th.	0.0 Ranked 8th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	1.27 Ranked 55th. 13% more than Netherlands	1.12 Ranked 71st.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$1,559.85 Ranked 42nd.	$1,865.02 Ranked 31st. 20% more than Belgium
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	28 Ranked 19th.	30.9 Ranked 26th. 10% more than Belgium
Religion > Religions > All	Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25%	Roman Catholic 31%, Dutch Reformed 13%, Calvinist 7%, Muslim 5.5%, other 2.5%, none 41% (2002)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$27,311.21 Ranked 45th.	$31,407.89 Ranked 27th. 15% more than Belgium
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 42nd. The same as Netherlands	6 Ranked 139th.
Military > Global Peace Index	1.34 Ranked 24th.	1.51 Ranked 16th. 13% more than Belgium
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 93th. The same as Netherlands	6 Ranked 160th.
Military > Navy > Corvette warships	0.0 Ranked 8th.	4 Ranked 6th.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	88.62 billion Ranked 33th.	117.45 billion Ranked 29th. 33% more than Belgium
Media > Televisions per 1000	454.89 Ranked 29th.	499.22 Ranked 24th. 10% more than Belgium
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	131.38 Ranked 91st.	161.02 Ranked 85th. 23% more than Belgium
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	60.48 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 8th. 2% more than Netherlands	59.39 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 9th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	49.55% Ranked 128th. 2% more than Netherlands	48.76% Ranked 150th.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	2,894 Ranked 73th.	11,924 Ranked 61st. 4 times more than Belgium
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare	8,576.3 Ranked 1st. 3% more than Netherlands	8,307.5 Ranked 2nd.
People > Population in 2015	10,540 thousand Ranked 83th.	16,812 thousand Ranked 64th. 60% more than Belgium
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	29.4 Ranked 9th.	30.7 Ranked 11th. 4% more than Belgium
Geography > Terrain	flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast	mostly coastal lowland and reclaimed land (polders); some hills in southeast
Education > High school enrolment rate	99.33 Ranked 20th. 1% more than Netherlands	98.12 Ranked 32nd.
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	79.51 years Ranked 36th.	79.68 years Ranked 34th. About the same as Belgium
Transport > Road > Motorway length	1,763 km Ranked 13th.	2,274 km Ranked 11th. 29% more than Belgium
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people	2.1 Ranked 93th. 50% more than Netherlands	1.4 Ranked 111th.
Military > Paramilitary personnel	0.0 Ranked 116th.	3,000 Ranked 1st.
Military > Service age and obligation	18 years of age for voluntary military service; conscription suspended	20 years of age for an all-volunteer force
Geography > Location	Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between France and the Netherlands	Western Europe, bordering the North Sea, between Belgium and Germany
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	67.86 Ranked 11th. 36% more than Netherlands	50 Ranked 38th.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	1.72 million Ranked 29th.	5.26 million Ranked 14th. 3 times more than Belgium
Lifestyle > Quality of life index	130.65 Ranked 22nd.	152.37 Ranked 14th. 17% more than Belgium
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	6.57% Ranked 21st. 10% more than Netherlands	5.96% Ranked 29th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 1.3%, industry 24.5%, services 74.2%	agriculture 4%, industry 23%, services 73%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.945 Ranked 9th. About the same as Netherlands	0.943 Ranked 12th.
Labor > Unemployment rate	8.5% Ranked 36th. 55% more than Netherlands	5.5% Ranked 70th.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	5.95 Ranked 41st. 43% more than Netherlands	4.15 Ranked 69th.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	9.6 Ranked 54th. 19% more than Netherlands	8.1 Ranked 87th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	53.03 Ranked 12th. 39% more than Netherlands	38.16 Ranked 42nd.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita	688.68 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th. 13% more than Netherlands	607.02 per 1,000 people Ranked 54th.
Media > Households with television	98% Ranked 5th.	99.42% Ranked 5th. 1% more than Belgium
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	11.4 per 1,000 people Ranked 145th.	11.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 143th. 2% more than Belgium
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	0.069 Ranked 106th.	2.04 Ranked 57th. 30 times more than Belgium
Culture > Happy Planet Index	45.4 Ranked 64th.	50.6 Ranked 43th. 11% more than Belgium
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	Prime Minister Elio DI RUPO (since 6 December 2011); Deputy Prime Minister Alexander DE CROO (since 22 October 2012); Joelle MILQUET (since 20 March 2008); Laurette ONKELINX (since 30 December 2008); Didier REYNDERS (since 30 December 2008); Pieter DE CREM (since 5 March 2013)	Prime Minister Mark RUTTE (since 14 October 2010); Deputy Prime Minister Lodewijk ASSCHER (since 5 November 2012)
Geography > Coastline	66.5 km Ranked 173th.	451 km Ranked 113th. 7 times more than Belgium
Labor > Labor force	5.02 million Ranked 64th.	7.86 million Ranked 50th. 57% more than Belgium
Health > Obesity	11.7% Ranked 19th. 17% more than Netherlands	10% Ranked 20th.
Environment > Current issues	the environment is exposed to intense pressures from human activities: urbanization, dense transportation network, industry, extensive animal breeding and crop cultivation; air and water pollution also have repercussions for neighboring countries; uncertainties regarding federal and regional responsibilities (now resolved) had slowed progress in tackling environmental challenges	water pollution in the form of heavy metals, organic compounds, and nutrients such as nitrates and phosphates; air pollution from vehicles and refining activities; acid rain
Energy > Oil > Consumption	608,200 bbl/day Ranked 24th.	922,800 bbl/day Ranked 19th. 52% more than Belgium
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	83.2 Ranked 24th. About the same as Netherlands	83.1 Ranked 26th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	22.17% Ranked 44th.	28.05% Ranked 17th. 27% more than Belgium
Health > Life expectancy > Men	77 years Ranked 25th.	79 years Ranked 14th. 3% more than Belgium
Crime > Rape victims	0.3% Ranked 16th.	0.8% Ranked 9th. 3 times more than Belgium
Military > Navy > Submarines	0.0 Ranked 8th.	4 Ranked 7th.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>RTBF - French-language public broadcaster</p> </p>VRT - Dutch-language public broadcaster</p> </p>VTM - Dutch-language commercial broadcaster</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17208922">Full Article</a>	<p>NOS - public broadcaster</p> </p>BVN TV - public, for Dutch-speakers abroad</p> </p>RTL - commercial, operates RTL4, RTL5, RTL7 and RTL8</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17741366">Full Article</a>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita	0.834 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 82nd.	5.37 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 50th. 6 times more than Belgium
People > Total fertility rate	1.65 children born/woman Ranked 173th.	1.78 children born/woman Ranked 155th. 8% more than Belgium
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	77.9 Ranked 26th.	79.4 Ranked 13th. 2% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	29.17% Ranked 75th.	30.31% Ranked 55th. 4% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$2.55 Ranked 23th. 9% more than Netherlands	$2.34 Ranked 35th.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	463.61 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th.	519 per 1,000 people Ranked 19th. 12% more than Belgium
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	King PHILIPPE (since 21 August 2013); Heir Apparent Princess ELISABETH, daughter of the monarch	King WILLEM-ALEXANDER (since 30 April 2013)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	PSC 82, Box 002, APO AE 09710	PSC 71, Box 1000, APO AE 09715
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	119.39 Ranked 64th. 2% more than Netherlands	117.52 Ranked 67th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$415.60 billion Ranked 32nd.	$695.80 billion Ranked 23th. 67% more than Belgium
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$9.12 Ranked 4th. 7% more than Netherlands	$8.53 Ranked 7th.
Government > Capital city > Name	Brussels	Amsterdam
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	50	52
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Legal since 1795 (as part of France) UN decl. sign.	Legal since 1811 (as part of France) UN decl. sign.
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	24.23 Ranked 55th.	66.76 Ranked 27th. 3 times more than Belgium
Government > International organization participation	ADB (nonregional members), AfDB (nonregional members), Australia Group, Benelux, BIS, CD, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EITI (implementing country), EMU, ESA, EU, FAO, FATF, G-9, 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, OIF, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, Schengen Convention, SELEC (observer), UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIFIL, UNRWA, UNTSO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC	ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Arctic Council (observer), Australia Group, Benelux, BIS, CBSS (observer), CD, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EITI (implementing country), EMU, ESA, EU, FAO, FATF, 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, NATO, NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, Schengen Convention, SELEC (observer), UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNMISS, UNRWA, UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
Health > Blood types > O negative	7% Ranked 7th.	7.5% Ranked 1st. 7% more than Belgium
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.52 Ranked 111th. 8% more than Netherlands	0.48 Ranked 143th.
Crime > Prisoners	8,605 prisoners Ranked 74th.	16,930 prisoners Ranked 55th. 97% more than Belgium
Weather > Temperature > Highest temperature ever recorded	38.8 \u00b0C (102 \u00b0F)	38.6 \u00b0C (102 \u00b0F)
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	491.26 Ranked 35th.	915.66 Ranked 2nd. 86% more than Belgium
Crime > Assaults	627.2 Ranked 4th. 78% more than Netherlands	351.8 Ranked 14th.
Religion > Major religion(s)	Christianity	Christianity
Education > Average IQ	100 Ranked 9th.	102 Ranked 5th. 2% more than Belgium
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male	80.7% Ranked 17th.	82.7% Ranked 8th. 2% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$47.09 Ranked 60th. 45% more than Netherlands	$32.55 Ranked 95th.
Geography > Area > Water	250 sq km Ranked 131st.	7,650 sq km Ranked 59th. 31 times more than Belgium
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	15.7% Ranked 192nd.	17.1% Ranked 181st. 9% more than Belgium
Military > Military service age and obligation	18 years of age for male and female voluntary military service; conscription abolished in 1994	17 years of age for an all-volunteer force
Media > Broadcast media	a segmented market with the three major communities (Flemish, French, and German-speaking) each having responsibility for their own broadcast media; multiple TV channels exist for each community; additionally, in excess of 90% of households are connected to cable and can access broadcasts of TV stations from neighboring countries; each community has a public radio network co-existing with private broadcasters	more than 90% of households are connected to cable or satellite TV systems that provide a wide range of domestic and foreign channels; public service broadcast system includes multiple broadcasters, 3 with a national reach and the remainder operating in regional and local markets; 2 major nationwide commercial television companies, each with 3 or more stations, and a large number of commercial TV stations in regional and local markets; nearly 600 radio stations operating with a mix of public and private stations providing national or regional coverage
Environment > Municipal waste generation	550 kgs per person per year Ranked 11th.	610 kgs per person per year Ranked 7th. 11% more than Belgium
Transport > Airports	41 Ranked 102nd. 41% more than Netherlands	29 Ranked 119th.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 11th.	0.0 Ranked 11th.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	about the size of Maryland	slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence	None	None
Language > Major language(s)	Dutch, French, German	Dutch
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	1.1 Ranked 16th.	1.17 Ranked 9th. 6% more than Belgium
People > Gender > Male population	6.25 million Ranked 93th.	8.02 million Ranked 81st. 28% more than Belgium
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	77.27 billion Ranked 18th.	102.15 billion Ranked 16th. 32% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	4.37 million Ranked 88th.	5.75 million Ranked 75th. 31% more than Belgium
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies	<p>Belga Press Agency</p> </p>Flandersnews.be - English-language news site of Dutch-language public broadcaster</p>	<p>Algemeen Nederlands Persbureau (ANP) - news agency</p> </p>DutchNews.nl - news in English</p>
Industry > Gross value added by construction	24.61 billion Ranked 27th.	34.11 billion Ranked 19th. 39% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$3,588.01 Ranked 37th.	$4,105.56 Ranked 31st. 14% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	55.09% Ranked 136th. 1% more than Netherlands	54.44% Ranked 150th.
Economy > Fiscal year	calendar year	calendar year
Background > Overview	<p>For such a small country, Belgium has been a major European battleground over the centuries. </p> <p>Occupied by Germany during World Wars I and II, it has experienced an economic boom in the last 50 years to become a model Western European liberal democracy. </p> <p>However, there has also been a growing divide between the mainly Dutch-speaking north and the mainly French-speaking south, with some even speculating that the country could break up. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17205436">Full Article</a>	<p>The Netherlands' name reflects its low-lying topography, with more than a quarter of its total area under sea level.</p> <p>Now a constitutional monarchy, the country began its independent life as a republic in the 16th century, when the foundations were laid for it to become one of the world's foremost maritime trading nations. </p> <p>Although traditionally among the keener advocates of the European Union, Dutch voters echoed those in France by spurning the proposed EU constitution in a 2005 referendum. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17740800">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft	180.4 Ranked 5th. 30% more than Netherlands	138.3 Ranked 21st.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	5,141.41 Ranked 9th. 10% more than Netherlands	4,664.91 Ranked 11th.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	18.7% Ranked 11th. 9% more than Netherlands	17.1% Ranked 28th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	22.3% Ranked 139th.	24.1% Ranked 127th. 8% more than Belgium
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	35 Ranked 54th. 12% more than Netherlands	31.33 Ranked 60th.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	346.63 people/mÂ² Ranked 23th.	481.7 people/mÂ² Ranked 14th. 39% more than Belgium
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	38 hours Ranked 177th.	40 hours Ranked 167th. 5% more than Belgium
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	330.21 Ranked 14th.	393.14 Ranked 4th. 19% more than Belgium
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$36.30 Ranked 74th. 18 times more than Netherlands	$1.98 Ranked 145th.
Crime > Murders > WHO	1.6 Ranked 137th. 33% more than Netherlands	1.2 Ranked 153th.
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	50.02 per 1 million people Ranked 32nd.	134.32 per 1 million people Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Belgium
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$2.90 billion Ranked 75th.	$13.56 billion Ranked 31st. 5 times more than Belgium
People > Nationality > Noun	Belgian(s)	Dutchman(men), Dutchwoman(women)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	150 Ranked 45th.	155 Ranked 37th. 3% more than Belgium
Economy > Inequality > GINI index	32.97 Ranked 26th. 7% more than Netherlands	30.9 Ranked 21st.
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares	840,000 Ranked 110th.	1.06 million Ranked 99th. 26% more than Belgium
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>RTBF - French-language public broadcaster; stations include La Premiere, Classic 21, and external service RTBF International</p> </p>VRT - Dutch-language public broadcaster; stations include Radio 1, Studio Brussel and external Radio Vlaanderen International (RVI)</p> </p>Belgischer Rundfunk (BRF) - German-language broadcaster</p>	<p>NOS - public radio, operates news and information station Radio 1, music network Radio 2, pop station 3FM, cultural station Radio 4</p> </p>Radio Netherlands - international broadcaster, language services include English</p> </p>Sky Radio - popular commercial FM station, continuous music</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17741366">Full Article</a>
Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption	844 million L Ranked 21st.	1.22 billion L Ranked 18th. 45% more than Belgium
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	83.04 Ranked 38th. 1% more than Netherlands	82.06 Ranked 39th.
Economy > Imports per capita	$27,920.99 Ranked 6th.	$28,417.72 Ranked 5th. 2% more than Belgium
Transport > Waterways	2,043 km Ranked 15th.	6,237 km Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Belgium
Economy > Gross National Income per capita	$23,817.46 Ranked 12th.	$24,304.85 Ranked 10th. 2% more than Belgium
Military > Armed forces personnel	39,000 Ranked 77th.	52,000 Ranked 66th. 33% more than Belgium
Education > Literacy > Female	99% Ranked 15th. The same as Netherlands	99% Ranked 28th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry	25% Ranked 9th. 19% more than Netherlands	21% Ranked 28th.
Labor > Labor force, total	4.91 million Ranked 81st.	11.58 million Ranked 46th. 2 times more than Belgium
Agriculture > Farm workers	63,000 Ranked 141st.	225,000 Ranked 114th. 4 times more than Belgium
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate	50% Ranked 5th.	52% Ranked 3rd. 4% more than Belgium
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	4.33 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 188th.	4.59 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 186th. 6% more than Belgium
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	September 1, 1997	September 15, 1983
Economy > GDP per capita in 1950	$5,346.00 Ranked 10th.	$5,850.00 Ranked 9th. 9% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$101.05 Ranked 27th.	$117.55 Ranked 13th. 16% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	52.96% Ranked 73th.	55.67% Ranked 53th. 5% more than Belgium
Transport > Commute > Distance	1.35 km Ranked 34th.	3 km Ranked 27th. 2 times more than Belgium
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Botrange 694 m	Mount Scenery 862 m (on the island of Saba in the Caribbean, now considered an integral part of the Netherlands following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles)
Economy > Technology index	4.59 Ranked 30th.	4.98 Ranked 15th. 8% more than Belgium
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita	56 Int. $ Ranked 200th.	91 Int. $ Ranked 152nd. 63% more than Belgium
Transport > Road > Expressway length	1,756 km Ranked 22nd.	2,631 km Ranked 15th. 50% more than Belgium
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Females	2,848 Ranked 7th. 27% more than Netherlands	2,235 Ranked 17th.
Transport > Motor vehicles	484 motor vehicles per 100 p Ranked 10th. 16% more than Netherlands	417 motor vehicles per 100 p Ranked 12th.
Military > Military expenditures	1.3% of GDP Ranked 27th.	1.6% of GDP Ranked 21st. 23% more than Belgium
Agriculture > Products	sugar beets, fresh vegetables, fruits, grain, tobacco; beef, veal, pork, milk	grains, potatoes, sugar beets, fruits, vegetables; livestock
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	70.16 Ranked 22nd.	71.6 Ranked 19th. 2% more than Belgium
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	82 Ranked 25th.	93 Ranked 5th. 13% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$10.24 Ranked 16th. 7% more than Netherlands	$9.56 Ranked 28th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	37.5 Ranked 17th. 35% more than Netherlands	27.84 Ranked 50th.
Crime > Assault victims	1.2% Ranked 11th. 20% more than Netherlands	1% Ranked 16th.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.897 Ranked 17th.	0.921 Ranked 4th. 3% more than Belgium
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita	1.46% per 1 million people Ranked 12th. 2 times more than Netherlands	0.643% per 1 million people Ranked 21st.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	0.262 Ranked 91st.	0.729 Ranked 86th. 3 times more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	5.21% Ranked 91st. 3% more than Netherlands	5.04% Ranked 108th.
People > Physicians density	3.78 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 5th.	3.92 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 4th. 4% more than Belgium
Crime > Drugs > Lifetime cannabis use	10.4% Ranked 9th.	22.6% Ranked 8th. 2 times more than Belgium
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$13.59 Ranked 9th. 52% more than Netherlands	$8.93 Ranked 35th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	80.54 hectares Ranked 54th. 45% more than Netherlands	55.64 hectares Ranked 57th.
Military > Military branches	Belgian Armed Forces: Land Operations Command, Naval Operations Command, Air Operations Command	Royal Netherlands Army, Royal Netherlands Navy (includes Naval Air Service and Marine Corps), Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht, KLu), Royal Military Police
Crime > Total crime victims	21.4% Ranked 12th.	25.2% Ranked 4th. 18% more than Belgium
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces	27,400 Ranked 8th.	34,317 Ranked 6th. 25% more than Belgium
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$3.37 Ranked 65th. 36% more than Netherlands	$2.47 Ranked 72nd.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	1,681.41 kW Ranked 40th. 5% more than Netherlands	1,602.13 kW Ranked 42nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	3.67 million Ranked 85th.	4.84 million Ranked 73th. 32% more than Belgium
Education > College and university > Gender ratio	126.12 Ranked 42nd. 14% more than Netherlands	110.84 Ranked 57th.
Economy > Exports > Commodities	machinery and equipment, chemicals, finished diamonds, metals and metal products, foodstuffs	machinery and equipment, chemicals, fuels; foodstuffs
Military > Active military personnel	31,894 Ranked 11th.	44,655 Ranked 9th. 40% more than Belgium
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	7,988.18 kWh Ranked 15th. 6% more than Netherlands	7,546.09 kWh Ranked 6th.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$2.09 Ranked 12th.	$2.33 Ranked 4th. 11% more than Belgium
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index	110.8% Ranked 65th. 10% more than Netherlands	100.9% Ranked 128th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	6.24 million Ranked 95th.	7.78 million Ranked 85th. 25% more than Belgium
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	57.5 billion Ranked 26th.	87.33 billion Ranked 19th. 52% more than Belgium
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	88 per 100,000 people Ranked 101st.	112 per 100,000 people Ranked 76th. 27% more than Belgium
Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence	Murder	Attack on monarch, violence to parliament, several facts constituting an offence resulting in death of (a) person(s) (not manslaughter), manslaughter in combination with other facts, facts with intent to terrorism, treason
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	94.73 Ranked 24th. 22% more than Netherlands	77.72 Ranked 37th.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km	30,530 Ranked 132nd.	41,530 Ranked 127th. 36% more than Belgium
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	2% Ranked 20th.	3% Ranked 39th. 50% more than Belgium
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	1,693 Ranked 133th.	4,507 Ranked 105th. 3 times more than Belgium
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio	4.9 Ranked 15th.	5.1 Ranked 4th. 4% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$918.41 Ranked 34th.	$1,089.49 Ranked 20th. 19% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$2.72 Ranked 61st. The same as Netherlands	$2.72 Ranked 62nd.
Energy > Electricity > Production	83.37 billion kWh Ranked 30th.	106.7 billion kWh Ranked 25th. 28% more than Belgium
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Kingdom of Belgium	Kingdom of the Netherlands
Crime > Murders	188% Ranked 16th. 32% more than Netherlands	142% Ranked 21st.
Media > Personal computers per 1000	348.04 Ranked 26th.	682.36 Ranked 7th. 96% more than Belgium
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	14.46 km per 1,000 people Ranked 13th. 96% more than Netherlands	7.37 km per 1,000 people Ranked 19th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	1.69 million Ranked 72nd.	2.17 million Ranked 62nd. 28% more than Belgium
Transport > Vehicles > Per km of road	37.45 Ranked 23th.	62 Ranked 9th. 66% more than Belgium
Industry > Biotechnology firms	55 firms Ranked 7th.	79 firms Ranked 5th. 44% more than Belgium
People > Cities > Urban population	98,384 Ranked 12th. 6% more than Netherlands	92,568 Ranked 30th.
Geography > Land use > Arable land	27.06% Ranked 32nd. 8% more than Netherlands	25.08% Ranked 36th.
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	33.4 Ranked 34th.	40.82 Ranked 29th. 22% more than Belgium
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	57.5% Ranked 24th.	75.5% Ranked 6th. 31% more than Belgium
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people	539.45 Ranked 24th. 7% more than Netherlands	502.82 Ranked 29th.
Government > Civil law system	The Napoleonic Code is still in use, although it is heavily modified (especially concerning family law)	Influenced by the Napoleonic Code
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	42.73 Ranked 42nd. 22% more than Netherlands	35.06 Ranked 59th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services	73% Ranked 6th.	76% Ranked 5th. 4% more than Belgium
People > Abortion > Abortion rate	7.5 abortions per 1,000 women Ranked 9th.	10.4 abortions per 1,000 women Ranked 19th. 39% more than Belgium
Culture > World Heritage Sites	11 Ranked 18th. 38% more than Netherlands	8 Ranked 25th.
Weather > Precipitation	31.48 billion cubic metres Ranked 41st.	34.37 billion cubic metres Ranked 40th. 9% more than Belgium
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries	France 620 km, Germany 167 km, Luxembourg 148 km, Netherlands 450 km	Belgium 450 km, Germany 577 km
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people	471.15 Ranked 18th. 7% more than Netherlands	441.37 Ranked 24th.
Economy > Imports	$311.10 billion Ranked 17th.	$476.50 billion Ranked 10th. 53% more than Belgium
People > Nationality > Adjective	Belgian	Dutch
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index	101% Ranked 133th. 6% more than Netherlands	95.1% Ranked 166th.
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 7, FM 79, shortwave 1	AM 4, FM 246, shortwave 3
People > Sex ratio > Total population	0.96 male(s)/female Ranked 160th.	0.98 male(s)/female Ranked 138th. 2% more than Belgium
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	10.53% Ranked 95th. 3% more than Netherlands	10.21% Ranked 117th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	46.97 Ranked 16th.	61.84 Ranked 18th. 32% more than Belgium
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.72 births per woman Ranked 142nd.	1.73 births per woman Ranked 141st. 1% more than Belgium
Industry > Growth	-6.72 Ranked 89th.	-6.82 Ranked 90th. 1% more than Belgium
Lifestyle > Happiness level > Very happy	37% Ranked 12th.	40% Ranked 5th. 8% more than Belgium
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters	3 Ranked 46th.	19 Ranked 15th. 6 times more than Belgium
Labor > Trade union membership	53% Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Netherlands	25% Ranked 13th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	the monarchy is hereditary and constitutional; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the monarch and then approved by parliament	the monarchy is hereditary; following Second Chamber elections, the leader of the majority party or leader of a majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the monarch; deputy prime ministers appointed by the monarch
Crime > Software piracy rate	25% Ranked 98th.	28% Ranked 94th. 12% more than Belgium
Health > Infant mortality rate	4.76 Ranked 164th.	5.11 Ranked 159th. 7% more than Belgium
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	17 Ranked 68th.	33 Ranked 48th. 94% more than Belgium
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	1.3% Ranked 114th.	1.6% Ranked 94th. 23% more than Belgium
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$266.50 billion Ranked 16th.	$389.40 billion Ranked 13th. 46% more than Belgium
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 84th. The same as Netherlands	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 149th.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$320.73 billion Ranked 21st.	$536.84 billion Ranked 15th. 67% more than Belgium
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.964 per 1,000 people Ranked 68th.	1.18 per 1,000 people Ranked 86th. 23% more than Belgium
Energy > Crude oil > Production	10,530 bbl/day Ranked 89th.	71,720 bbl/day Ranked 55th. 7 times more than Belgium
Lifestyle > Happiness net	86% Ranked 11th.	91% Ranked 2nd. 6% more than Belgium
Economy > GINI index	32.97 Ranked 28th. 7% more than Netherlands	30.9 Ranked 18th.
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people	164.68 Ranked 24th.	307.5 Ranked 11th. 87% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	109.63 Ranked 11th.	116.4 Ranked 8th. 6% more than Belgium
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$1,553.78 Ranked 38th.	$1,646.96 Ranked 35th. 6% more than Belgium
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	137.3 billion Ranked 82nd.	278.6 billion Ranked 69th. 2 times more than Belgium
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages	40,500 Ranked 17th.	70,315 Ranked 13th. 74% more than Belgium
Economy > Tourist arrivals	7.17 million Ranked 30th.	10.1 million Ranked 20th. 41% more than Belgium
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	57.87 Ranked 29th. 25% more than Netherlands	46.13 Ranked 61st.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$21,179.29 per capita Ranked 13th.	$21,695.03 per capita Ranked 11th. 2% more than Belgium
Transport > Rail > Railway length	3,513 km Ranked 47th. 21% more than Netherlands	2,896 km Ranked 55th.
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Males	5,471 Ranked 8th. 76% more than Netherlands	3,114 Ranked 27th.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index	4,583.69 Ranked 18th. 43% more than Netherlands	3,208.82 Ranked 24th.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$15.36 Ranked 53th.	$21.73 Ranked 22nd. 41% more than Belgium
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$90.55 billion Ranked 32nd.	$165.33 billion Ranked 19th. 83% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$2,726.85 Ranked 31st.	$3,045.05 Ranked 24th. 12% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$1.86 Ranked 41st. 7% more than Netherlands	$1.74 Ranked 46th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	13.46% Ranked 57th.	13.61% Ranked 55th. 1% more than Belgium
Health > Heart disease deaths	64.6 per 100,000 people Ranked 22nd.	75.1 per 100,000 people Ranked 18th. 16% more than Belgium
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	3 Ranked 37th. 50% more than Netherlands	2 Ranked 186th.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$	$13.06 billion Ranked 23th.	$20.53 billion Ranked 13th. 57% more than Belgium
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet notes	see McDonald's Belgium u	First outlet in Europe . Plans to open 15 more in next 3 years. See McDonald's Netherlands
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000	12.05 Ranked 13th. 12% more than Netherlands	10.77 Ranked 17th.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	1,336.97 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.	1,435.92 per 1,000 people Ranked 21st. 7% more than Belgium
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita	2,481.91 kWh Ranked 19th. 67% more than Netherlands	1,484.82 kWh Ranked 36th.
Economy > Tax > Tax rates	41.16 Ranked 9th.	41.76 Ranked 7th. 1% more than Belgium
Government > National symbol(s)	lion	lion
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	2,208.29 Ranked 23th. 9% more than Netherlands	2,034.53 Ranked 27th.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	6% Ranked 81st. 9% more than Netherlands	5.5% Ranked 86th.
Geography > Irrigated land	230 sq km Ranked 128th.	4,600 sq km Ranked 56th. 20 times more than Belgium
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	42.56 billion Ranked 22nd.	50.93 billion Ranked 18th. 20% more than Belgium
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$484.58 billion Ranked 23th.	$777.83 billion Ranked 19th. 61% more than Belgium
Crime > Drug offences	40,856 per 100,000 people Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Netherlands	12,683 per 100,000 people Ranked 17th.
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total	39,000 Ranked 73th.	47,000 Ranked 71st. 21% more than Belgium
Cost of living > IPad Index	$618.34 Ranked 24th.	$683.08 Ranked 10th. 10% more than Belgium
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	502.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 36th.	905.22 per 1,000 people Ranked 2nd. 80% more than Belgium
Economy > GDP per person	43,671.48 Ranked 13th.	47,916.9 Ranked 8th. 10% more than Belgium
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita	7.7 per 1,000 people Ranked 31st. 14% more than Netherlands	6.74 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	9.49 billion Ranked 24th.	12.31 billion Ranked 23th. 30% more than Belgium
Education > Duration of compulsory education	13 years Ranked 2nd. The same as Netherlands	13 years Ranked 5th.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	3.5% Ranked 96th.	6% Ranked 84th. 71% more than Belgium
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	3.4 Ranked 170th. The same as Netherlands	3.4 Ranked 173th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	35 Ranked 11th. 81% more than Netherlands	19.32 Ranked 51st.
People > Marriage rate	6.6 Ranked 13th. 3% more than Netherlands	6.4 Ranked 15th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$81.93 Ranked 11th. The same as Netherlands	$81.93 Ranked 13th.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year	1,455 Ranked 31st. 82% more than Netherlands	801 Ranked 66th.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	23.02% Ranked 52nd. 18% more than Netherlands	19.54% Ranked 70th.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	415.62 Ranked 34th.	422.6 Ranked 31st. 2% more than Belgium
Industry > Car > Production	313,520 Ranked 25th. 7 times more than Netherlands	48,025 Ranked 36th.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	83 years Ranked 16th. The same as Netherlands	83 years Ranked 27th.
Geography > Natural hazards	flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes	flooding
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Machinery and electrical equipment, chemicals, vehicles, metals, diamonds	Metal manufacturing, chemicals, foodstuffs
Labor > Employment rate > Adults	46.5 Ranked 143th.	59.3 Ranked 73th. 28% more than Belgium
Government > Flag description	three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), yellow, and red; the vertical design was based on the flag of France; the colors are those of the arms of the duchy of Brabant (yellow lion with red claws and tongue on a black field)	three equal horizontal bands of red (top), white, and blue; similar to the flag of Luxembourg, which uses a lighter blue and is longer; the colors were those of WILLIAM I, Prince of Orange, who led the Dutch Revolt against Spanish sovereignty in the latter half of the 16th century; originally the upper band was orange, but because it tended to fade to red over time, the red shade was eventually made the permanent color; the banner is perhaps the oldest tricolor in continuous use
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date	March 21, 1978	August 21, 1971
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$20,246.73 Ranked 9th.	$21,425.91 Ranked 7th. 6% more than Belgium
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land	34.76 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 69th.	355.87 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 21st. 10 times more than Belgium
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea	12 nautical mile Ranked 40th. The same as Netherlands	12 nautical mile Ranked 170th.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	165.48 billion Ranked 60th.	268.14 billion Ranked 55th. 62% more than Belgium
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	62.5 Ranked 10th.	72.16 Ranked 10th. 15% more than Belgium
Economy > Debt > External	$1.42 trillion Ranked 13th.	$2.49 trillion Ranked 8th. 75% more than Belgium
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$771.24 Ranked 24th.	$855.71 Ranked 20th. 11% more than Belgium
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	8,393.19$ Ranked 13th.	10,467.58$ Ranked 8th. 25% more than Belgium
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	42.13 Ranked 55th.	45.54 Ranked 48th. 8% more than Belgium
Economy > Central bank discount rate	1.5% Ranked 41st. The same as Netherlands	1.5% Ranked 39th.
Media > Televisions	4.72 million Ranked 32nd.	8.1 million Ranked 23th. 72% more than Belgium
Education > Secondary education, pupils	802,659 Ranked 54th.	1.54 million Ranked 40th. 92% more than Belgium
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	10.12 per 1,000 people Ranked 31st. 10% more than Netherlands	9.21 per 1,000 people Ranked 33th.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	449.18 per 1,000 people Ranked 18th. 1% more than Netherlands	442.59 per 1,000 people Ranked 19th.
Health > Blood types > AB negative	0.8% Ranked 6th. 60% more than Netherlands	0.5% Ranked 1st.
Education > College and university > Private school share	56.92% Ranked 24th.	100% Ranked 5th. 76% more than Belgium
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	0.99 Ranked 48th. 1% more than Netherlands	0.98 Ranked 76th.
Education > School life expectancy > Total	15.8 years Ranked 9th.	15.9 years Ranked 7th. 1% more than Belgium
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.734 Ranked 45th. 89% more than Netherlands	0.389 Ranked 104th.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$126,344.44 per capita Ranked 5th.	$137,411.93 per capita Ranked 4th. 9% more than Belgium
Lifestyle > Food and drink > Coffee > Consumption	5 kgs Ranked 9th.	7.1 kgs Ranked 5th. 42% more than Belgium
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	25 Ranked 84th. 4% more than Netherlands	24.01 Ranked 87th.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people	3.63 Ranked 42nd.	4.19 Ranked 39th. 15% more than Belgium
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	77% Ranked 21st. 5% more than Netherlands	73.2% Ranked 30th.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people	68.1 Ranked 21st.	86.98 Ranked 3rd. 28% more than Belgium
Industry > Motor vehicle > Production	1.06 million Ranked 12th. 5 times more than Netherlands	231,291 Ranked 19th.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	7,980.97 kWh per capita Ranked 24th. 23% more than Netherlands	6,500.33 kWh per capita Ranked 9th.
Transport > Road > Motorway density	54.17 m of motorway per square km Ranked 3rd.	54.76 m of motorway per square km Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Belgium
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	2.83 sq km Ranked 175th. 37% more than Netherlands	2.06 sq km Ranked 182nd.

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