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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 > 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).
  • Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
  • Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
  • People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
  • Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
  • Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
  • Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
  • Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
  • Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
  • Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
  • Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
  • Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
  • Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
  • Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
  • People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
  • 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.
  • Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
  • People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
  • Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
  • Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
  • 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 > 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
  • Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
  • Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
  • Environment > Ecological footprint: Ecological footprint per capita
    Units: Hectares per Person
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total: Number of people aged 0-4.
  • People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate: This entry gives the percent of a country's population considered to be obese. Obesity is defined as an adult having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater to or equal to 30.0. BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kg and dividing it by the person's squared height in meters.
  • Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen: Average prize of a dozen eggs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked about the prize of a dozen eggs. Prices in current USD.
  • Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
  • Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
  • Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
  • Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)". Prices in current USD.
  • Education > Primary education, duration > Years: Primary education, duration (years). Duration of primary is the number of grades (years) in primary education.
  • 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).
  • Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Health > Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
  • Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
  • Education > Children out of school, primary, female: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
  • Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare: Cereal yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land, includes wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded."
  • People > Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
  • Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
  • Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
  • Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
  • Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
  • Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.

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  • Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
  • Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
  • 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.
  • Culture > Happy Planet Index: The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is calculated from three components: Perceived well-being, life expectancy and ecological footprint. A higher value indicates a happier population.
  • Government > Executive branch > Head of government: Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. For example, in the UK, the monarch is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. In the US, the president is both the chief of state and the head of government.
  • Geography > Coastline: The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea.
  • Labor > Labor force: The total labor force figure
  • Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
  • Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
  • Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
  • Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
  • Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
  • Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
  • Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita: This entry is the total oil produced in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
  • Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
  • Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
  • Media > Television receivers > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
  • Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people). Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included.
  • Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
  • Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
  • Government > Capital city > Name: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
  • Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
  • Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts: Same-sex sexual activity.

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  • Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
  • People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. For example, 0.7 means there are 7 dependents for every 10 working-age people.
  • Crime > Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
  • Media > Internet > Users per 1000: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
  • Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
  • Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked abot the price of an Internet connection (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)". Prices in current USD.
  • Geography > Area > Water: Total water area in square kilometers
  • People > Age structure > 0-14 years: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
  • Military > Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
  • 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.
  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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, 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.
  • Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
  • Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent: 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)". Prices in current USD.
  • People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant adults out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant adult is an adult aged 65 and older.
  • Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
  • Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita: Net per capita agricultural production, expressed in International Dollars. Net means after deduction of feed and seed. International Dollars are calculated using the Geary-Khamis formula, which is designed to neutralize irrelevant exchange rate movements (more information on http://faostat3.fao.org/faostat-gateway/go/to/mes/glossary/*/E)
  • Military > Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
  • Agriculture > Products: Major agricultural crops and products
  • Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users (per 100 people). Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
  • Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal: Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar". Prices in current USD.
  • Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
  • Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
  • Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 0-4.
  • People > Physicians density: This entry gives the number of medical doctors (physicians), including generalist and specialist medical practitioners, per 1,000 of the population. Medical doctors are defined as doctors that study, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of modern medicine. They also plan, supervise, and evaluate care and treatment plans by other health care providers. The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than 2.3 health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives only) per 1,000 would be insufficient to achieve coverage of primary healthcare needs.
  • Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Prices in current USD.
  • Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
  • People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces: Total number of divorces in given year by country.
  • Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people: This entry is the total capacity of currently installed generators, expressed in kilowatts (kW), to produce electricity. A 10-kilowatt (kW) generator will produce 10 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, if it runs continuously for one hour. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total: Number of people 65 years old and older.
  • Education > College and university > Gender ratio: Ratio of female to male tertiary enrollment is the percentage of men to women enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.
  • Economy > Exports > Commodities: This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
  • Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter: Pump price for gasoline (US$ per liter). Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.
  • Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index: Crop production index shows agricultural production for each year relative to the base period 1999-2001. It includes all crops except fodder crops. Regional and income group aggregates for the FAO's production indexes are calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 1999-2001.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total: Number of people aged 15-59.
  • Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
  • 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."
  • Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
  • Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
  • Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
  • Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
  • Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
  • Media > Personal computers per 1000: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita: total length of the highway system Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total: Number of people aged 80 years and older.
  • People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
  • Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
  • Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant: Percentage of population who says religion is not important in their daily lives. The survey was carried out within the Gallup Poll.
  • Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people: Motor vehicles include cars, buses, and freight vehicles but do not include two-wheelers. Population refers to midyear population in the year for which data are available."
  • Industry > Manufacturing growth: Annual growth rate for manufacturing value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
  • Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries: Length of land boundaries by border country
  • Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people: Passenger cars refer to road motor vehicles, other than two-wheelers, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine people (including the driver)."
  • Economy > Imports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
  • People > Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
  • Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.
  • Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
  • Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
  • People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
  • People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 5-14.
  • Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
  • Industry > Growth: Annual growth rate for industrial value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
  • 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
  • Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
  • Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
  • Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
  • People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
  • Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
  • Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
  • Background > National tree: Name of tree.

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  • 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."
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration: Number of years students study at the pre-primary (preschool) level. It should be noted that not all countries require pre-primary education.
  • Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$: International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
  • Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people: Fixed lines are telephone mainlines connecting a customer's equipment to the public switched telephone network. Mobile phone subscribers refer to users of portable telephones subscribing to an automatic public mobile telephone service using cellular technology that provides access to the public switched telephone network.
  • Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita: . Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Economy > Tax > Tax rates: Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here."
  • Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
  • Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
  • Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
  • Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
  • Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
  • Military > Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
  • 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.
  • Education > Duration of compulsory education: Duration of compulsory education is the number of grades (or years) that a child must legally be enrolled in school.
  • Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
  • Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
  • Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
  • Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
  • Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year: This list compares the average annual consumption of cigarettes per adult in countries around the world. Ten european countries top the list, all located at the East of the continent, with the exception of Greece. Developed asian countries like China, South Korea and Japan also register high cigarette consumption, while Africa hosts the countries with less consumption.
  • Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
  • Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
  • Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
  • Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
  • Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
  • Labor > Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
  • Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$: Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are expressed constant 2000 U.S. dollars.
  • Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
  • Religion > Christian > Protestant > Protestant percent: Protestant.

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  • Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
  • Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land: Rural population density is the rural population divided by the arable land area. Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
  • 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.
  • Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
  • Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita: Agricultural machinery refers to the number of wheel and crawler tractors (excluding garden tractors) in use in agriculture at the end of the calendar year specified or during the first quarter of the following year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
  • Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
  • Education > College and university > Private school share: Percentage of post-secondary students who attend a private school, college, or university.
  • 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.
  • People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people: Marriages by urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
  • Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
  • Media > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
  • Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
  • Geography > Area > Land per 1000: Total land area in square kilometres. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
STAT Belize United States HISTORY
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax $1,441.00
Ranked 47th.
$3,258.85
Ranked 12th. 2 times more than Belize
Crime > Murder rate 33 5
Crime > Rape rate 6.7
Ranked 27th.
27.3
Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Belize

Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate 39
Ranked 7th. 8 times more than United States
4.7
Ranked 7th.

Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate 129
Ranked 54th.
12,996
Ranked 9th. 101 times more than Belize

Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people 418.02
Ranked 5th. 10 times more than United States
42.01
Ranked 43th.

Economy > GDP $1.45 billion
Ranked 168th.
$15.68 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 10836 times more than Belize

Economy > GDP per capita $4,576.64
Ranked 105th.
$49,965.27
Ranked 10th. 11 times more than Belize

Economy > Gross National Income $727.08 million
Ranked 131st.
$9.78 trillion
Ranked 1st. 13451 times more than Belize
Economy > Population below poverty line 41.3%
Ranked 5th. 3 times more than United States
15.1%
Ranked 34th.

Geography > Land area > Square miles 8,867 square miles
Ranked 67th.
3.8 million square miles
Ranked 2nd. 429 times more than Belize
Government > Government type parliamentary democracy and a Commonwealth realm Constitution-based federal republic; strong democratic tradition
Government > Legal system English common law common law system based on English common law at the federal level; state legal systems based on common law except Louisiana, which is based on Napoleonic civil code; judicial review of legislative acts
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people 1.05 per 1,000 people
Ranked 65th.
2.3 per 1,000 people
Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Belize

People > Population 334,297
Ranked 177th.
316.67 million
Ranked 3rd. 947 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 14.44%
Ranked 153th.
16.71%
Ranked 62nd. 16% more than Belize

Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate 1.82%
Ranked 172nd.
1.99%
Ranked 33th. 9% more than Belize

Geography > Area > Comparative slightly smaller than Massachusetts about half the size of Russia; about three-tenths the size of Africa; about half the size of South America (or slightly larger than Brazil); slightly larger than China; more than twice the size of the European Union
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents 10
Ranked 61st.
88.8
Ranked 1st. 9 times more than Belize
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > - 0.0
Ranked 40th.
-6.8% of GDP
Ranked 157th.

Geography > Climate tropical; very hot and humid; rainy season (May to November); dry season (February to May) mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest; low winter temperatures in the northwest are ameliorated occasionally in January and February by warm chinook winds from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people 68.05
Ranked 27th.
274.04
Ranked 9th. 4 times more than Belize

Geography > Area > Land 22,806 sq km
Ranked 147th.
9.16 million sq km
Ranked 4th. 402 times more than Belize

Government > Legislative branch bicameral National Assembly consists of the Senate bicameral Congress consists of the Senate
Geography > Geographic coordinates 17 15 N, 88 45 W 38 00 N, 97 00 W
Religion > Religions Roman Catholic 49.6%, Protestant 27% (Pentecostal 7.4%, Anglican 5.3%, Seventh-Day Adventist 5.2%, Mennonite 4.1%, Methodist 3.5%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.5%), other 14%, none 9.4% Protestant 51.3%, Roman Catholic 23.9%, Mormon 1.7%, other Christian 1.6%, Jewish 1.7%, Buddhist 0.7%, Muslim 0.6%, other or unspecified 2.5%, unaffiliated 12.1%, none 4%
People > Population > Population growth, past and future -0.048
Ranked 82nd.
0.122
Ranked 53th.

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro $2.62
Ranked 85th.
$6.00
Ranked 34th. 2 times more than Belize
Economy > Unemployment rate 11.3%
Ranked 35th. 40% more than United States
8.1%
Ranked 47th.

People > Ethnic groups mestizo 48.7%, Creole 24.9%, Maya 10.6%, Garifuna 6.1%, other 9.7% white 79.96%, black 12.85%, Asian 4.43%, Amerindian and Alaska native 0.97%, native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander 0.18%, two or more races 1.61% (July 2007 estimate)
Government > Suffrage 18 years of age; universal 18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total 22,966 sq km
Ranked 153th.
9.83 million sq km
Ranked 4th. 428 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent 10.12%
Ranked 152nd.
11.22%
Ranked 80th. 11% more than Belize

Crime > Police officers 377.2
Ranked 10th. 55% more than United States
243.6
Ranked 27th.
Government > Constitution previous 1954, 1963 (preindependence); latest signed and entered into force 21 September 1981; amended several times, last in 2012 previous 1781 (Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union); latest drafted July - September 1787, submitted to the Congress of the Confederation 20 September 1787, submitted for states' ratification 28 September 1787, ratification completed by nine sta
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares 70,000 hectares
Ranked 152nd.
174.45 million hectares
Ranked 1st. 2492 times more than Belize

Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use 8.5%
Ranked 5th.
13.7%
Ranked 1st. 61% more than Belize
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage BZ$ 3.30 ($1.65) per hour. The federal minimum wage in the United States is US$ 7.25 per hour. States may also set a minimum, in which case the higher of the two is controlling; some territories are exempt and have lower rates.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes 21
Ranked 52nd.
84,767
Ranked 1st. 4037 times more than Belize

Government > Judicial branch Supreme Court (the chief justice is appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister); Court of Appeal; Privy Council in the UK; member of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ); Summary Jurisdiction Courts (criminal) and District Courts (civil jurisdiction) Supreme Court (nine justices; nominated by the president and confirmed with the advice and consent of the Senate; appointed to serve for life); United States Courts of Appeal; United States District Courts; State and County Courts
Education > Children out of school, primary 393
Ranked 62nd.
1.76 million
Ranked 3rd. 4472 times more than Belize

Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people 174
Ranked 80th.
797
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Belize
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita $8,593.79
Ranked 89th.
$47,587.30
Ranked 7th. 6 times more than Belize

Geography > Land area > Sq. km 22,810 sq km
Ranked 142nd.
9.16 million sq km
Ranked 3rd. 402 times more than Belize

People > Birth rate 25.58 births/1,000 population
Ranked 55th. 87% more than United States
13.66 births/1,000 population
Ranked 147th.

People > Population growth -0.048%
Ranked 82nd.
0.122%
Ranked 53th.

Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary 21.56
Ranked 46th. 51% more than United States
14.29
Ranked 98th.

Economy > Budget > Revenues $450.00 million
Ranked 182nd.
$2.45 trillion
Ranked 1st. 5442 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Median age 48.47 years
Ranked 47th. 9% more than United States
44.38 years
Ranked 117th.

Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP $8,700.00
Ranked 95th.
$51,700.00
Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Belize

Industry > Manufacturing output 253.75 million
Ranked 104th.
2.31 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 9084 times more than Belize

Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year) 1,985
Ranked 14th.
2,014
Ranked 1st. 1% more than Belize
Government > Political parties and leaders National Alliance for Belizean Rights or NABR<br />National Reform Party or NRP [Cornelius DUECK]<br />People's National Party or PNP [Wil MAHEIA]<br />People's United Party or PUP [John BRICENO]<br />United Democratic Party or UDP [Dean Oliver BARROW]<br />Vision Inspired by the People or VIP [Paul MORGAN]<br />We the People Reform Movement or WTP [Hipolito BAUTISTA] Democratic Party [Debbie Wasserman SCHULTZ]<br />Green Party<br />Libertarian Party [Mark HINKLE]<br />Republican Party [Reince PRIEBUS]
Economy > Economy > Overview Tourism is the number one foreign exchange earner in this small economy, followed by exports of marine products, citrus, cane sugar, bananas, and garments. The government's expansionary monetary and fiscal policies, initiated in September 1998, led to GDP growth averaging nearly 4% in 1999-2007. Oil discoveries in 2006 bolstered this growth. Exploration efforts have continued and production has increased a small amount. Growth slipped to 0% in 2009, and has remained at just over 2% per year during 2010-2012, as a result of the global slowdown, natural disasters, and a temporary drop in the price of oil. With weak economic growth and a large public debt burden, fiscal spending is likely to be tight. In September 2012, the government paid half of a $23 million interest payment that had been due in August 2012. In January 2013, the government announced that it had reached a deal with creditors to restructure its $544 million commercial external debt, commonly referred to as the "superbond." The superbond represents one half of the country's public debt. A key government objective remains the reduction of poverty and inequality with the help of international donors. Although Belize has the second highest per capita income in Central America, the average income figure masks a huge income disparity between rich and poor. The 2010 Poverty Assessment shows that more than 4 out of 10 people live in poverty. The sizable trade deficit and heavy foreign debt burden continue to be major concerns. The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world, with a per capita GDP of $49,800. In this market-oriented economy, private individuals and business firms make most of the decisions, and the federal and state governments buy needed goods and services predominantly in the private marketplace. US business firms enjoy greater flexibility than their counterparts in Western Europe and Japan in decisions to expand capital plant, to lay off surplus workers, and to develop new products. At the same time, they face higher barriers to enter their rivals' home markets than foreign firms face entering US markets. US firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers and in medical, aerospace, and military equipment; their advantage has narrowed since the end of World War II. The onrush of technology largely explains the gradual development of a "two-tier labor market" in which those at the bottom lack the education and the professional/technical skills of those at the top and, more and more, fail to get comparable pay raises, health insurance coverage, and other benefits. Since 1975, practically all the gains in household income have gone to the top 20% of households. Since 1996, dividends and capital gains have grown faster than wages or any other category of after-tax income. Imported oil accounts for nearly 55% of US consumption. Crude oil prices doubled between 2001 and 2006, the year home prices peaked; higher gasoline prices ate into consumers' budgets and many individuals fell behind in their mortgage payments. Oil prices climbed another 50% between 2006 and 2008, and bank foreclosures more than doubled in the same period. Besides dampening the housing market, soaring oil prices caused a drop in the value of the dollar and a deterioration in the US merchandise trade deficit, which peaked at $840 billion in 2008. The sub-prime mortgage crisis, falling home prices, investment bank failures, tight credit, and the global economic downturn pushed the United States into a recession by mid-2008. GDP contracted until the third quarter of 2009, making this the deepest and longest downturn since the Great Depression. To help stabilize financial markets, in October 2008 the US Congress established a $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). The government used some of these funds to purchase equity in US banks and industrial corporations, much of which had been returned to the government by early 2011. In January 2009 the US Congress passed and President Barack OBAMA signed a bill providing an additional $787 billion fiscal stimulus to be used over 10 years - two-thirds on additional spending and one-third on tax cuts - to create jobs and to help the economy recover. In 2010 and 2011, the federal budget deficit reached nearly 9% of GDP. In 2012 the federal government reduced the growth of spending and the deficit shrank to 7.6% of GDP. Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan required major shifts in national resources from civilian to military purposes and contributed to the growth of the budget deficit and public debt. Through 2011, the direct costs of the wars totaled nearly $900 billion, according to US government figures. US revenues from taxes and other sources are lower, as a percentage of GDP, than those of most other countries. In March 2010, President OBAMA signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, a health insurance reform that was designed to extend coverage to an additional 32 million American citizens by 2016, through private health insurance for the general population and Medicaid for the impoverished. Total spending on health care - public plus private - rose from 9.0% of GDP in 1980 to 17.9% in 2010. In July 2010, the president signed the DODD-FRANK Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a law designed to promote financial stability by protecting consumers from financial abuses, ending taxpayer bailouts of financial firms, dealing with troubled banks that are "too big to fail," and improving accountability and transparency in the financial system - in particular, by requiring certain financial derivatives to be traded in markets that are subject to government regulation and oversight. In December 2012, the Federal Reserve Board announced plans to purchase $85 billion per month of mortgage-backed and Treasury securities in an effort to hold down long-term interest rates, and to keep short term rates near zero until unemployment drops to 6.5% from the December rate of 7.8%, or until inflation rises above 2.5%. Long-term problems include stagnation of wages for lower-income families, inadequate investment in deteriorating infrastructure, rapidly rising medical and pension costs of an aging population, energy shortages, and sizable current account and budget deficits - including significant budget shortages for state governments.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people 418.02
Ranked 5th. 10 times more than United States
42.01
Ranked 43th.

Economy > Exports $628.30 million
Ranked 158th.
$1.56 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 2484 times more than Belize

Crime > Violent crime > Murders 129
Ranked 54th.
12,996
Ranked 9th. 101 times more than Belize

Government > Executive branch > Cabinet Cabinet appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister from the General Assembly Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people 1.3 per 1,000 people
Ranked 54th.
3.3 per 1,000 people
Ranked 37th. 3 times more than Belize

People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people 0.179
Ranked 96th.
2.81
Ranked 8th. 16 times more than Belize

Education > Compulsary education duration 10
Ranked 40th.
12
Ranked 14th. 20% more than Belize

People > Gender > Female population 356,202
Ranked 165th.
231.19 million
Ranked 4th. 649 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total 100,106
Ranked 171st.
77.19 million
Ranked 4th. 771 times more than Belize

Economy > GDP > Per capita $8,302.05 per capita
Ranked 83th.
$45,759.46 per capita
Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Belize

Agriculture > Rural population 40,203
Ranked 77th. 3 times more than United States
15,540
Ranked 170th.

Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita 674.29 kWh per capita
Ranked 95th.
12,747.49 kWh per capita
Ranked 3rd. 19 times more than Belize

People > Death rate 5.93 deaths/1,000 population
Ranked 168th.
8.39 deaths/1,000 population
Ranked 88th. 41% more than Belize

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle $0.90
Ranked 77th.
$1.75
Ranked 24th. 94% more than Belize
Environment > Ecological footprint 2.1
Ranked 23th.
12.22
Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Belize
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year 1,705
Ranked 45th. 2 times more than United States
715
Ranked 105th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white $1.06
Ranked 81st.
$2.37
Ranked 18th. 2 times more than Belize
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders Society for the Promotion of Education and Research or SPEAR [Nicole HAYLOCK]<br />Association of Concerned Belizeans or ACB [David VASQUEZ]<br />National Trade Union Congress of Belize or NTUC/B [Rene GOMEZ] environmentalists; business groups; labor unions; churches; ethnic groups; political action committees or PACs; health groups; education groups; civic groups; youth groups; transportation groups; agricultural groups; veterans groups; women's groups; reform lobbies
Geography > Natural resources arable land potential, timber, fish, hydropower coal, copper, lead, molybdenum, phosphates, rare earth elements, uranium, bauxite, gold, iron, mercury, nickel, potash, silver, tungsten, zinc, petroleum, natural gas, timber
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita $651.15
Ranked 44th.
$5,778.47
Ranked 6th. 9 times more than Belize

Crime > Burglaries 523.9
Ranked 15th.
714.4
Ranked 9th. 36% more than Belize

Energy > Electricity > Consumption 630 million kWh
Ranked 37th.
3.89 trillion kWh
Ranked 1st. 6168 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio 82.79%
Ranked 52nd. 8% more than United States
76.73%
Ranked 93th.

Geography > Surface area > Sq. km 22,970 km²
Ranked 146th.
9.63 million km²
Ranked 3rd. 419 times more than Belize

People > Population growth rate 1.97%
Ranked 54th. 2 times more than United States
0.9%
Ranked 124th.

Geography > Area > Land > Per capita 75.7 sq km per 1,000 people
Ranked 30th. 3 times more than United States
30.16 sq km per 1,000 people
Ranked 60th.

Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita 485.59 per 1,000 people
Ranked 6th.
846.78 per 1,000 people
Ranked 59th. 74% more than Belize

Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km 1,570 sq. km
Ranked 160th.
4.11 million sq. km
Ranked 2nd. 2620 times more than Belize

Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000 1.21
Ranked 52nd.
5.64
Ranked 47th. 5 times more than Belize

Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years 73.49
Ranked 95th.
78.64
Ranked 40th. 7% more than Belize

Crime > Robberies 182.4
Ranked 9th. 25% more than United States
146.4
Ranked 10th.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people 245.08
Ranked 134th.
803.03
Ranked 28th. 3 times more than Belize
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment $90.68
Ranked 83th.
$162.08
Ranked 44th. 79% more than Belize
Military > Personnel > Per capita 3.43 per 1,000 people
Ranked 100th.
5.22 per 1,000 people
Ranked 70th. 52% more than Belize

Military > War deaths 0.0
Ranked 148th.
0.0
Ranked 73th.

Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita 0.237
Ranked 60th.
0.514
Ranked 14th. 2 times more than Belize

Agriculture > Agricultural growth 111
Ranked 90th. 4% more than United States
107
Ranked 105th.

Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP 90.8 CIA
Ranked 16th. 25% more than United States
72.5 CIA
Ranked 35th.
Media > Internet users 36,000
Ranked 173th.
245 million
Ranked 2nd. 6806 times more than Belize
Economy > Public debt 84.6% of GDP
Ranked 25th. 21% more than United States
70% of GDP
Ranked 37th.

Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices 1.3%
Ranked 181st.
2.1%
Ranked 160th. 62% more than Belize

Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary 16.52
Ranked 23th. 14% more than United States
14.49
Ranked 56th.

Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ $205.94 million
Ranked 102nd.
$1.80 trillion
Ranked 1st. 8743 times more than Belize

Language > Languages Spanish 46%, Creole 32.9%, Mayan dialects 8.9%, English 3.9% (official), Garifuna 3.4% (Carib), German 3.3%, other 1.4%, unknown 0.2% English 82.1%, Spanish 10.7%, other Indo-European 3.8%, Asian and Pacific island 2.7%, other 0.7%; <i>note:</i> Hawaiian is an official language in the state of Hawaii
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services 64%
Ranked 77th.
79.7%
Ranked 14th. 25% more than Belize
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total 70,168
Ranked 170th.
51.86 million
Ranked 4th. 739 times more than Belize

Economy > Exports per capita $1,938.84
Ranked 79th.
$4,972.70
Ranked 50th. 3 times more than Belize

Media > Personal computers > Per capita 131.98 per 1,000 people
Ranked 45th.
762.15 per 1,000 people
Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Belize

Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year 1,705
Ranked 46th. 2 times more than United States
715
Ranked 110th.

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre $1.42
Ranked 59th. 43% more than United States
$0.99
Ranked 115th.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release $7.50
Ranked 66th.
$10.00
Ranked 37th. 33% more than Belize
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent 36.7%
Ranked 47th. 14% more than United States
32.24%
Ranked 107th.

Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes $47.50
Ranked 139th.
$76.09
Ranked 114th. 60% more than Belize
Government > Administrative divisions 6 districts; Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek, Toledo 50 states and 1 district*; Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia*, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index 16.99
Ranked 89th.
37.45
Ranked 30th. 2 times more than Belize
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total 379,382
Ranked 168th.
261.45 million
Ranked 4th. 689 times more than Belize

Education > Literacy > Total population 94.1%
Ranked 60th.
99%
Ranked 20th. 5% more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total 32,711
Ranked 171st.
25.57 million
Ranked 4th. 782 times more than Belize

People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate 33.7%
Ranked 13th. 2% more than United States
33%
Ranked 16th.

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen $1.83
Ranked 105th.
$2.23
Ranked 70th. 22% more than Belize
Education > College and university > Gender parity index 1.59
Ranked 13th. 13% more than United States
1.41
Ranked 33th.

Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre $900.30
Ranked 75th.
$1,685.98
Ranked 36th. 87% more than Belize
Religion > Religions > All Roman Catholic 49.6%, Protestant 27% (Pentecostal 7.4%, Anglican 5.3%, Seventh-Day Adventist 5.2%, Mennonite 4.1%, Methodist 3.5%, Jehovah's Witnesses 1.5%), other 14%, none 9.4% (2000) Protestant 52%, Roman Catholic 24%, Mormon 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 1%, other 10%, none 10% (2002 est.)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar $21,875.00
Ranked 80th. 9% more than United States
$20,000.00
Ranked 99th.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years 6
Ranked 110th. The same as United States
6
Ranked 53th.

Education > Secondary education, duration > Years 6
Ranked 139th. The same as United States
6
Ranked 102nd.

Media > Televisions per 1000 158.7
Ranked 94th.
754.89
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Belize
Health > Births and maternity > Future births 6.55
Ranked 171st.
5,124.49
Ranked 4th. 782 times more than Belize

Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita 21.01 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 4th.
68.67 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 7th. 3 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 48.87%
Ranked 146th.
51.06%
Ranked 99th. 4% more than Belize

Education > Children out of school, primary, female 42
Ranked 55th.
780,465
Ranked 3rd. 18583 times more than Belize

Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare 2,428
Ranked 86th.
6,624.4
Ranked 11th. 3 times more than Belize

People > Population in 2015 321 thousand
Ranked 173th.
325,723 thousand
Ranked 3rd. 1015 times more than Belize
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth 27.4
Ranked 19th.
28
Ranked 18th. 2% more than Belize

Geography > Terrain flat, swampy coastal plain; low mountains in south vast central plain, mountains in west, hills and low mountains in east; rugged mountains and broad river valleys in Alaska; rugged, volcanic topography in Hawaii
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population 68.23 years
Ranked 150th.
78.37 years
Ranked 47th. 15% more than Belize

Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people 30.1
Ranked 11th. 5 times more than United States
5.9
Ranked 63th.
Military > Paramilitary personnel 0.0
Ranked 137th.
11,035
Ranked 1st.
Military > Service age and obligation 18 years of age for voluntary military service; laws allow for conscription only if volunteers are insufficient; conscription has never been implemented; volunteers typically outnumber available positions by 3:1 18 years of age (17 years of age with parental consent) for male and female voluntary service; maximum enlistment age 42 (Army), 27 (Air Force), 34 (Navy), 28 (Marines); service obligation 8 years, including 2-5 years active duty (Army), 2 years active (Navy), 4 years active (Air Force, Marines)
Geography > Location Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP 6.56%
Ranked 22nd. 17% more than United States
5.62%
Ranked 39th.

Labor > Labor force > By occupation agriculture 27%, industry 18%, services 55% farming, forestry, and fishing 0.7%, manufacturing, extraction, transportation, and crafts 22.9%, managerial, professional, and technical 34.9%, sales and office 25%, other services 16.5%; <i>note:</i> figures exclude the unemployed
Economy > Human Development Index 0.753
Ranked 90th.
0.944
Ranked 10th. 25% more than Belize
Labor > Unemployment rate 13.1%
Ranked 4th. 35% more than United States
9.7%
Ranked 31st.

Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000 7.67
Ranked 11th. 40% more than United States
5.49
Ranked 49th.

People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people 4.54
Ranked 183th.
8.07
Ranked 88th. 78% more than Belize

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution 37.5
Ranked 20th. 50% more than United States
25.04
Ranked 52nd.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita 813.22 per 1,000 people
Ranked 37th. 4 times more than United States
190.7 per 1,000 people
Ranked 91st.

Media > Households with television 70.2%
Ranked 89th.
97.84%
Ranked 14th. 39% more than Belize

Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people 28.04 per 1,000 people
Ranked 59th. Twice as much as United States
14 per 1,000 people
Ranked 131st.

Culture > Happy Planet Index 59.3
Ranked 4th. 93% more than United States
30.7
Ranked 114th.

Government > Executive branch > Head of government Prime Minister Dean Oliver BARROW (since 8 February 2008); Deputy Prime Minister Gaspar VEGA (since 12 February 2008) President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
Geography > Coastline 386 km
Ranked 123th.
19,924 km
Ranked 9th. 52 times more than Belize

Labor > Labor force 120,500
Ranked 5th.
154.9 million
Ranked 4th. 1285 times more than Belize

Environment > Current issues deforestation; water pollution from sewage, industrial effluents, agricultural runoff; solid and sewage waste disposal air pollution resulting in acid rain in both the US and Canada; the US is the largest single emitter of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels; water pollution from runoff of pesticides and fertilizers; limited natural fresh water resources in much of the western part of the country require careful management; desertification
Energy > Oil > Consumption 7,000 bbl/day
Ranked 149th.
18.69 million bbl/day
Ranked 1st. 2670 times more than Belize

Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years 76.56
Ranked 97th.
81.1
Ranked 43th. 6% more than Belize

Education > College and university > Share of total education spending 8.67%
Ranked 102nd.
25.65%
Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Belize

Health > Life expectancy > Men 75 years
Ranked 7th.
76 years
Ranked 30th. 1% more than Belize
Media > Television > List of TV stations <p>Channel 5 - commercial</p> </p>Channel 7 - commercial</p> <p>ABC - major commercial network</p> </p>CBS - major commercial network</p> </p>NBC - major commercial network</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16757497">Full Article</a>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita 11.97 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 2nd.
28.08 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl
Ranked 29th. 2 times more than Belize

People > Total fertility rate 3.08 children born/woman
Ranked 55th. 50% more than United States
2.06 children born/woman
Ranked 116th.

Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years 70.56
Ranked 93th.
76.3
Ranked 42nd. 8% more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent 30.86%
Ranked 48th. 16% more than United States
26.71%
Ranked 104th.

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg $2.96
Ranked 13th. 10% more than United States
$2.70
Ranked 17th.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita 178.26 per 1,000 people
Ranked 81st.
803.21 per 1,000 people
Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Belize

Government > Executive branch > Chief of state Queen ELIZABETH II (since 6 February 1952); represented by Governor General Sir Colville YOUNG, Sr. (since 17 November 1993) President Barack H. OBAMA (since 20 January 2009); Vice President Joseph R. BIDEN (since 20 January 2009)
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people 50.62
Ranked 174th.
98.17
Ranked 111th. 94% more than Belize

Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity $2.97 billion
Ranked 167th.
$16.24 trillion
Ranked 1st. 5474 times more than Belize

Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage $2.29
Ranked 56th.
$7.25
Ranked 13th. 3 times more than Belize
Government > Capital city > Name Belmopan Washington, DC
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates 17 15 N, 88 46 W 38 53 N, 77 02 W
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts Male llegal since September 19, 2003 (Penalty: 10 year prison sentence). Female legal. (Foreign gay males and females are rejected from entering the country due to the Belize Immigration Act) Legal nationwide since 2003. UN decl. sign. See Lawrence v. Texas
Government > International organization participation ACP, AOSIS, C, Caricom, CD, CDB, CELAC, FAO, G-77, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, ILO, IMF, IMO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ITU, LAES, MIGA, NAM, OAS, OPANAL, OPCW, PCA, Petrocaribe, SICA, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), ANZUS, APEC, Arctic Council, ARF, ASEAN (dialogue partner), Australia Group, BIS, BSEC (observer), CBSS (observer), CD, CE (observer), CERN (observer), CICA (observer), CP, EAPC, EAS, EBRD, EITI (implementing country), FAO, FATF, G-20, G-5, G-7, G-8, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD (partners), IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINUSTAH, MONUSCO, NAFTA, NATO, NEA, NSG, OAS, OECD, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, PIF (partner), SAARC (observer), SELEC (observer), SICA (observer), SPC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNITAR, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNRWA, UNSC (permanent), UNTSO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population 0.7
Ranked 65th. 43% more than United States
0.49
Ranked 133th.

Crime > Prisoners 1,097 prisoners
Ranked 128th.
2.02 million prisoners
Ranked 1st. 1841 times more than Belize
Media > Internet > Users per 1000 111.81
Ranked 97th.
697.1
Ranked 8th. 6 times more than Belize

Religion > Major religion(s) Christianity Christianity
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male 77.4%
Ranked 33th. The same as United States
77.4%
Ranked 32nd.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data $46.75
Ranked 61st. 2% more than United States
$45.72
Ranked 63th.
Geography > Area > Water 160 sq km
Ranked 138th.
664,709 sq km
Ranked 3rd. 4154 times more than Belize

People > Age structure > 0-14 years 35.8%
Ranked 54th. 79% more than United States
20%
Ranked 156th.

Military > Military service age and obligation 18 years of age for voluntary military service; laws allow for conscription only if volunteers are insufficient; conscription has never been implemented; volunteers typically outnumber available positions by 3:1; initial service obligation 12 years 18 years of age (17 years of age with parental consent) for male and female voluntary service; no conscription; maximum enlistment age 42 (Army), 27 (Air Force), 34 (Navy), 28 (Marines); service obligation 8 years, including 2-5 years active duty (Army), 2 years active (Navy), 4 years active (Air Force, Marines); DoD is eliminating prohibitions restricting women from assignments in units smaller than brigades or near combat units
Media > Broadcast media 8 m 4 m
Transport > Airports 47
Ranked 95th.
13,513
Ranked 1st. 288 times more than Belize

Geography > Area > Comparative to US places slightly smaller than Massachusetts about half the size of Russia; about three-tenths the size of Africa; about half the size of South America (or slightly larger than Brazil); slightly larger than China; more than twice the size of the European Union
Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence ?? None
Language > Major language(s) English (official), Spanish, Belizean Creole, Mayan, Garifuna (Carib) English
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio 0.53
Ranked 59th.
1
Ranked 24th. 89% more than Belize

People > Gender > Male population 337,285
Ranked 166th.
230.88 million
Ranked 4th. 685 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total 254,484
Ranked 162nd.
148.96 million
Ranked 3rd. 585 times more than Belize

Industry > Gross value added by construction 44.64 million
Ranked 186th.
599.29 billion
Ranked 1st. 13426 times more than Belize

Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre $1,722.23
Ranked 80th.
$1,874.98
Ranked 76th. 9% more than Belize
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 54.71%
Ranked 145th.
56.58%
Ranked 104th. 3% more than Belize

Economy > Fiscal year 1 1
Background > Overview <p>Formerly known as British Honduras, Belize was the UK&#039;s last colony on the American mainland and still maintains strong ties with Britain.</p> <p>It did not attain independence until 1981, when it became a Commonwealth realm with the British monarch as its head of state. English is still the official language, although Spanish is the most commonly spoken first language.</p> <p>Although Belize is distinguished from its neighbours in being the only country in the region with a British colonial heritage, it also has strong ties to Latin America as well as to the Caribbean.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-18724590">Full Article</a> <p>The USA is the world&#039;s foremost economic and military power, with global interests and an unmatched global reach. </p> <p>America&#039;s gross domestic product accounts for close to a quarter of the world total, and its military budget is reckoned to be almost as much as the rest of the world&#039;s defence spending put together.</p> <p>The country is also a major source of entertainment: American TV, Hollywood films, jazz, blues, rock and rap music are primary ingredients in global popular culture. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16761057">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft 21.5
Ranked 48th.
390.2
Ranked 6th. 18 times more than Belize

Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita 621.95
Ranked 119th.
6,793.09
Ranked 4th. 11 times more than Belize

People > Age structure > 65 years and over 3.6%
Ranked 178th.
13.9%
Ranked 51st. 4 times more than Belize

Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry 19.4%
Ranked 158th. 2% more than United States
19.1%
Ranked 160th.

Geography > Population density > People per sq. km 12.79 people/m²
Ranked 179th.
32.35 people/m²
Ranked 149th. 3 times more than Belize

Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek 45 hours
Ranked 61st. 13% more than United States
40 hours
Ranked 108th.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000 30.78
Ranked 106th.
281.99
Ranked 22nd. 9 times more than Belize

Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average $2.00
Ranked 131st. Twice as much as United States
$1.00
Ranked 147th.

Crime > Murders > WHO 21.9
Ranked 20th. 4 times more than United States
5.6
Ranked 88th.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$ $170.12 million
Ranked 111th.
$173.80 billion
Ranked 3rd. 1022 times more than Belize

People > Nationality > Noun Belizean(s) American(s)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population) 122
Ranked 114th.
133
Ranked 86th. 9% more than Belize
Economy > Inequality > GINI index 59.56
Ranked 3rd. 46% more than United States
40.81
Ranked 16th.
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares 70,000
Ranked 147th.
170.43 million
Ranked 1st. 2435 times more than Belize

Media > Radio > List of radio stations <p>Love FM - commercial, music and news</p> </p>Krem FM- private, commercial</p> </p>Wave Radio - affiliated to United Democratic Party</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-18727131">Full Article</a> <p>NPR (National Public Radio) - non-commercial network of member stations; news, information and cultural programmes</p> </p>Clear Channel - America&#039;s largest commercial radio operator, owns more than 1,200 stations</p> </p>CBS Radio - major commercial operator with nearly 180 stations in major markets</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-16757497">Full Article</a>
Economy > Imports per capita $2,583.16
Ranked 87th.
$7,336.40
Ranked 47th. 3 times more than Belize

Transport > Waterways 825 km
Ranked 35th.
41,009 km
Ranked 2nd. 50 times more than Belize

Economy > Gross National Income per capita $2,965.26
Ranked 61st.
$34,319.53
Ranked 5th. 12 times more than Belize
Military > Armed forces personnel 1,000
Ranked 146th.
1.37 million
Ranked 3rd. 1366 times more than Belize
Education > Literacy > Female 94.1%
Ranked 55th.
99%
Ranked 17th. 5% more than Belize

Labor > Labor force, total 139,455.76
Ranked 173th.
158.69 million
Ranked 4th. 1138 times more than Belize

Agriculture > Farm workers 30,000
Ranked 155th.
2.67 million
Ranked 47th. 89 times more than Belize

Health > Infant mortality rate > Total 21.95 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 89th. 4 times more than United States
6.06 deaths/1,000 live births
Ranked 171st.

Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent $35.00
Ranked 129th.
$40.58
Ranked 124th. 16% more than Belize
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio 56.41%
Ranked 49th. 19% more than United States
47.21%
Ranked 101st.

Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point Doyle's Delight 1,160 m Mount McKinley (Denali) 6,194 m (highest point in North America)
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita 94 Int. $
Ranked 127th.
100 Int. $
Ranked 93th. 6% more than Belize

Military > Military expenditures 1.2% of GDP
Ranked 45th.
4.6% of GDP
Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Belize
Agriculture > Products bananas, cacao, citrus, sugar; fish, cultured shrimp; lumber wheat, corn, other grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton; beef, pork, poultry, dairy products; fish; forest products
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people 25
Ranked 129th.
81.03
Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Belize

Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal $5.00
Ranked 115th.
$6.00
Ranked 77th. 20% more than Belize
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution 45.83
Ranked 14th.
45.87
Ranked 38th. The same as Belize
Economy > Development > Human Development Index 0.702
Ranked 98th.
0.937
Ranked 3rd. 33% more than Belize

Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita 126.32% per 1 million people
Ranked 4th. 3081 times more than United States
0.041% per 1 million people
Ranked 44th.

Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000 0.13
Ranked 53th.
2.5
Ranked 48th. 19 times more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent 4.72%
Ranked 156th.
5.53%
Ranked 57th. 17% more than Belize

People > Physicians density 0.83 physicians/1,000 population
Ranked 30th.
2.42 physicians/1,000 population
Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Belize

Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless $5.47
Ranked 92nd.
$7.56
Ranked 47th. 38% more than Belize
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000 270.95 hectares
Ranked 54th.
590.32 hectares
Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Belize

Military > Military branches Belize Defense Force (BDF): Army, BDF Air Wing (includes Special Boat Unit), BDF Volunteer Guard United States Armed Forces: US Army, US Navy (includes Marine Corps), US Air Force, US Coast Guard
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces 45
Ranked 101st.
877,000
Ranked 2nd. 19489 times more than Belize

Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people $26.85
Ranked 22nd. 163 times more than United States
$0.16
Ranked 139th.

Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people 577.13 kW
Ranked 90th.
3,358.91 kW
Ranked 9th. 6 times more than Belize
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total 213,999
Ranked 162nd.
123.43 million
Ranked 3rd. 577 times more than Belize

Education > College and university > Gender ratio 184.65
Ranked 1st. 32% more than United States
140.06
Ranked 29th.

Economy > Exports > Commodities sugar, bananas, citrus, clothing, fish products, molasses, wood, crude oil agricultural products (soybeans, fruit, corn) 9.2%, industrial supplies (organic chemicals) 26.8%, capital goods (transistors, aircraft, motor vehicle parts, computers, telecommunications equipment) 49.0%, consumer goods (automobiles, medicines) 15.0%
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita 693.58 kWh
Ranked 89th.
12,736.19 kWh
Ranked 3rd. 18 times more than Belize

Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter $1.44
Ranked 78th. 48% more than United States
$0.97
Ranked 137th.

Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index 110.5%
Ranked 67th.
111.3%
Ranked 59th. 1% more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total 338,897
Ranked 168th.
235.92 million
Ranked 4th. 696 times more than Belize

Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing 193.82 million
Ranked 161st.
1.99 trillion
Ranked 1st. 10287 times more than Belize

Crime > Prisoners > Per capita 459 per 100,000 people
Ranked 5th.
715 per 100,000 people
Ranked 1st. 56% more than Belize
Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence ?? Varies by state
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index 59.88
Ranked 62nd.
82.14
Ranked 31st. 37% more than Belize
Geography > Total area > Sq. km 22,970
Ranked 142nd.
9.63 million
Ranked 3rd. 419 times more than Belize

Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership 27,917
Ranked 54th.
948,892
Ranked 2nd. 34 times more than Belize
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre $287.66
Ranked 124th.
$981.22
Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Belize
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg $3.33
Ranked 33th.
$3.69
Ranked 19th. 11% more than Belize
Energy > Electricity > Production 524.2 million kWh
Ranked 112th.
4.1 trillion kWh
Ranked 2nd. 7820 times more than Belize

Government > Country name > Conventional long form none United States of America
Media > Personal computers per 1000 139.02
Ranked 45th.
764.36
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Belize

Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita 11.81 km per 1,000 people
Ranked 6th.
22.22 km per 1,000 people
Ranked 2nd. 88% more than Belize

People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total 96,861
Ranked 158th.
51.64 million
Ranked 3rd. 533 times more than Belize

People > Cities > Urban population 59,797
Ranked 147th.
84,460
Ranked 54th. 41% more than Belize

Geography > Land use > Arable land 3.27%
Ranked 163th.
16.29%
Ranked 65th. 5 times more than Belize

Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant 33%
Ranked 44th.
34.5%
Ranked 42nd. 5% more than Belize
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people 178.38
Ranked 56th.
819.79
Ranked 3rd. 5 times more than Belize

Industry > Manufacturing growth 11.65
Ranked 3rd.
-3.55
Ranked 112th.

Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries Guatemala 266 km, Mexico 250 km Canada 8,893 km (including 2,477 km with Alaska), Mexico 3,141 km
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people 121
Ranked 49th.
450.67
Ranked 23th. 4 times more than Belize

Economy > Imports $837.10 million
Ranked 170th.
$2.30 trillion
Ranked 1st. 2751 times more than Belize

People > Nationality > Adjective Belizean American
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index 116.6%
Ranked 27th. 8% more than United States
107.5%
Ranked 80th.

Media > Radio broadcast stations AM 1, FM 16, shortwave 0 AM 4,789, FM 8,961, shortwave 19
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered 90-100 90-100
People > Sex ratio > Total population 1.03 male(s)/female
Ranked 41st. 6% more than United States
0.97 male(s)/female
Ranked 143th.

People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent 9.72%
Ranked 155th.
11.17%
Ranked 64th. 15% more than Belize

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality 62.5
Ranked 10th.
74.96
Ranked 8th. 20% more than Belize
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman 2.97 births per woman
Ranked 71st. 45% more than United States
2.05 births per woman
Ranked 117th.

Industry > Growth 11.17
Ranked 5th.
-2.89
Ranked 126th.

Government > Executive branch > Elections the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or the leader of the majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the governor general; prime minister recommends the deputy prime minister president and vice president elected on the same ticket by a college of representatives who are elected directly from each state; president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 6 November 2012 (next to be held on 8 November 2016)
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations 11
Ranked 10th.
13,742
Ranked 1st. 1249 times more than Belize
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP 1.4%
Ranked 65th.
4.06%
Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than Belize
Economy > Budget > Expenditures $450.00 million
Ranked 168th.
$3.54 trillion
Ranked 1st. 7862 times more than Belize

People > Sex ratio > At birth 1.05 male(s)/female
Ranked 130th. The same as United States
1.05 male(s)/female
Ranked 94th.

Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$ $976.11 million
Ranked 101st.
$11.13 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 11407 times more than Belize
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita 14.41 per 1,000 people
Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than United States
3.27 per 1,000 people
Ranked 54th.

Energy > Crude oil > Production 3,239 bbl/day
Ranked 102nd.
11.11 million bbl/day
Ranked 2nd. 3430 times more than Belize

Background > National tree Honduras Mahogany Oak
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index 57.05
Ranked 58th.
67.82
Ranked 39th. 19% more than Belize
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita $380.86
Ranked 86th. 63% more than United States
$234.27
Ranked 105th.

Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU 840.84 million
Ranked 142nd.
-125,482,689,271
Ranked 162nd.

People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages 1,622
Ranked 88th.
2.12 million
Ranked 2nd. 1306 times more than Belize

Economy > Tourist arrivals 245,000
Ranked 123th.
57.94 million
Ranked 3rd. 236 times more than Belize

Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita $1,042.85 per capita
Ranked 77th.
$8,527.60 per capita
Ranked 29th. 8 times more than Belize

Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49 None None
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$ $298.16 million
Ranked 117th.
$2.81 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 9431 times more than Belize

Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre $780.38
Ranked 104th.
$1,235.42
Ranked 72nd. 58% more than Belize
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg $1.89
Ranked 39th.
$2.35
Ranked 19th. 24% more than Belize
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent 13.97%
Ranked 49th. 25% more than United States
11.18%
Ranked 93th.

Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration 2
Ranked 173th.
3
Ranked 47th. 50% more than Belize

Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$ $278.00 million
Ranked 119th.
$166.53 billion
Ranked 2nd. 599 times more than Belize

Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000 3.2
Ranked 70th.
19.86
Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Belize
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people 433.07 per 1,000 people
Ranked 86th.
1,227.11 per 1,000 people
Ranked 36th. 3 times more than Belize

Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita 294.2 kWh
Ranked 106th.
4,599.49 kWh
Ranked 7th. 16 times more than Belize

Economy > Tax > Tax rates 21.49
Ranked 43th. 35% more than United States
15.91
Ranked 3rd.

Government > National symbol(s) Baird's tapir (a large, browsing, forest-dwelling mammal); keel-billed toucan bald eagle
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita 137.75
Ranked 144th.
1,909.08
Ranked 29th. 14 times more than Belize

Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population 0.1%
Ranked 179th.
0.8%
Ranked 132nd. 8 times more than Belize
Geography > Irrigated land 40 sq km
Ranked 148th.
230,000 sq km
Ranked 3rd. 5750 times more than Belize

Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication 168.87 million
Ranked 170th.
929.19 billion
Ranked 1st. 5502 times more than Belize

Labor > GNI > Current US$ $1.44 billion
Ranked 162nd.
$16.51 trillion
Ranked 2nd. 11437 times more than Belize

Military > Armed forces personnel > Total 1,000
Ranked 154th.
1.54 million
Ranked 4th. 1540 times more than Belize

Media > Internet > Users > Per capita 108.7 per 1,000 people
Ranked 100th.
695.68 per 1,000 people
Ranked 9th. 6 times more than Belize

Economy > GDP per person 4,062.12
Ranked 86th.
45,989.18
Ranked 9th. 11 times more than Belize

Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita 5.76 per 1,000 people
Ranked 27th. 5% more than United States
5.5 per 1,000 people
Ranked 65th.

Education > Duration of compulsory education 9 years
Ranked 90th.
12 years
Ranked 10th. 33% more than Belize
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim 1%
Ranked 125th.
1.4%
Ranked 114th. 40% more than Belize
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate 15.7
Ranked 98th. 3 times more than United States
6
Ranked 151st.

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution 25
Ranked 19th.
29.66
Ranked 41st. 19% more than Belize
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2 $42.50
Ranked 45th.
$45.00
Ranked 41st. 6% more than Belize
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year 367
Ranked 113th.
1,028
Ranked 51st. 3 times more than Belize
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection 36.65%
Ranked 20th. 3 times more than United States
13.82%
Ranked 111th.

Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000 78.43
Ranked 133th.
442.8
Ranked 25th. 6 times more than Belize

Health > Life expectancy > Women 78 years
Ranked 19th.
81 years
Ranked 33th. 4% more than Belize
Economy > Exports > Main exports Sugar, bananas, citrus fruits, oil, clothing, fish products, molasses, wood Computers and electrical machinery, vehicles, chemical products, food and live animals, military equipment and aircraft
Geography > Natural hazards devastating hurricanes (June to November) and coastal flooding (especially in south) tsunamis; volcanoes; earthquake activity around Pacific Basin; hurricanes along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coasts; tornadoes in the Midwest and Southeast; mud slides in California; forest fires in the west; flooding; permafrost in northern Alaska, a major impediment to development
Labor > Employment rate > Adults 56.9
Ranked 89th.
59.2
Ranked 74th. 4% more than Belize

Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$ 89 million constant 2000 US$
Ranked 98th.
1.61 trillion constant 2000 US$
Ranked 1st. 18078 times more than Belize

Government > Flag description blue with a narrow red stripe along the top and the bottom edges; centered is a large white disk bearing the coat of arms; the coat of arms features a shield flanked by two workers in front of a mahogany tree with the related motto SUB UMBRA FLOREO (I Flourish in the Shade) on a scroll at the bottom, all encircled by a green garland of 50 mahogany leaves; the colors are those of the two main political parties: blue for the PUP and red for the UDP; various elements of the coat of arms - the figures, the tools, the mahogany tree, and the garland of leaves - recall the logging industry that led to British settlement of Belize 13 equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars; the 50 stars represent the 50 states, the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies; the blue stands for loyalty, devotion, truth, justice, and friendship; red symbolizes courage, zeal, and fervency, while white denotes purity and rectitude of conduct; commonly referred to by its nickname of Old Glory
Religion > Christian > Protestant > Protestant percent 30%
Ranked 38th.
55%
Ranked 19th. 83% more than Belize
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita $1,200.60
Ranked 80th.
$6,763.09
Ranked 33th. 6 times more than Belize

Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land 203.09 people/km² of arable lan
Ranked 115th. 6 times more than United States
32.62 people/km² of arable lan
Ranked 70th.

Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea 12 nautical mile
Ranked 133th. The same as United States
12 nautical mile
Ranked 61st.

Labor > Expense > Current LCU 683.41 million
Ranked 109th.
3.92 trillion
Ranked 18th. 5730 times more than Belize

Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water 54.17
Ranked 14th. The same as United States
54.13
Ranked 22nd.
Economy > Debt > External $1.47 billion
Ranked 142nd.
$15.93 trillion
Ranked 1st. 10815 times more than Belize

Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre $252.50
Ranked 95th.
$745.72
Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Belize
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita 528.28$
Ranked 65th.
5,533.71$
Ranked 25th. 10 times more than Belize

Economy > Central bank discount rate 18%
Ranked 8th. 36 times more than United States
0.5%
Ranked 122nd.

Media > Televisions 41,000
Ranked 159th.
219 million
Ranked 2nd. 5341 times more than Belize
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita 4.2 per 1,000 people
Ranked 53th.
16.37 per 1,000 people
Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Belize

Education > Secondary education, pupils 35,391
Ranked 64th.
24.21 million
Ranked 4th. 684 times more than Belize

Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita 93.64 per 1,000 people
Ranked 8th.
541.94 per 1,000 people
Ranked 9th. 6 times more than Belize

Education > College and university > Private school share 96.17%
Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than United States
27.95%
Ranked 46th.

Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment 0.96
Ranked 94th.
0.99
Ranked 49th. 3% more than Belize

Language > Linguistic diversity index 0.693
Ranked 50th. 96% more than United States
0.353
Ranked 114th.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita $3,031.21 per capita
Ranked 1st.
$40,678.76 per capita
Ranked 12th. 13 times more than Belize

People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people 6.44
Ranked 30th.
6.8
Ranked 27th. 6% more than Belize

Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services 59%
Ranked 92nd.
79.7%
Ranked 15th. 35% more than Belize

Media > Internet users > Per 100 people 10.56
Ranked 117th.
75.77
Ranked 11th. 7 times more than Belize

Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita 725.24 kWh per capita
Ranked 115th.
13,527.54 kWh per capita
Ranked 3rd. 19 times more than Belize

Geography > Area > Land per 1000 77.69 sq km
Ranked 22nd. 3 times more than United States
30.13 sq km
Ranked 51st.

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