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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax: Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax)". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Crime levels: Level of crime. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How serious you feel the level of crime is?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > 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 > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
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 > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
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 > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
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.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
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.
Health > Human height > Average female height: Average female height.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Crime > Total crimes: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Crime > Violent crime > Rapes: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year.
Government > Judicial branch: The name(s) of the highest court(s) and a brief description of the selection process for members.
Education > Children out of school, primary: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people: Motor vehicles per 1000 people.
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Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Crime > Total crimes per 1000: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary: Pupil-teacher ratio, primary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Primary is the number of pupils enrolled in primary school divided by the number of primary school teachers.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Age distribution > Median age: The median age of the country's residents. This is the age most people are in the country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
Health > Human height > Average male height: Average male height.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
Education > Compulsary education duration: Number of years students are required to be enrolled in school for all levels of education. For instance, compulsary education lasts for 12 years in the United States.
People > Gender > Female population: Total female population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total: Number of people aged 0-14.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth: This entry provides the mean (average) age of mothers at the birth of their first child. It is a useful indicator for gauging the success of family planning programs aiming to reduce maternal mortality, increase contraceptive use – particularly among married and unmarried adolescents, delay age at first marriage, and improve the health of newborns.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g). Prices in current USD.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant persons out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant person is a person aged 0-14 and those over 65 years old.
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
People > Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometres Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita: The total number of mobile cellular telephones in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people: Internet users. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita: Electric power consumption (kWh per capita). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment: Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP: Public debt as % of GDP (CIA).
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Economy > Public debt: This entry records the cumulatiive total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary: Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Secondary is the number of pupils enrolled in secondary school divided by the number of secondary school teachers.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Language > Languages: A rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
Transport > Road network length > Km: Length of road network in kilometers in European Union countries.
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services: This entry is derived from Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin, which shows where production takes place in an economy. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total GDP, and will total 100 percent of GDP if the data are complete. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other private economic activities that do not produce material goods.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total: Number of people aged 15-24.
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.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 liter of regular Milk. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release: Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 60 and older.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes: 1 Pair of Nike Shoes. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Nike Shoes". Prices in current USD.
Government > Administrative divisions: This entry generally gives the numbers, designatory terms, and first-order administrative divisions as approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN). Changes that have been reported but not yet acted on by BGN are noted.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index: Rent Index is estimation of prices of renting apartments in the city compared to New York City. If Rent index is 80, Numbeo estimates that price for renting in that city is 80% of price in New York.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total: Number of people aged 15-64.
Education > Literacy > Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total: Number of people aged 0-4.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen: Average prize of a dozen eggs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked about the prize of a dozen eggs. Prices in current USD.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index: This index measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of family income in a country. The index is calculated from the Lorenz curve, in which cumulative family income is plotted against the number of families arranged from the poorest to the ric
Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)". Prices in current USD.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years: Primary education, duration (years). Duration of primary is the number of grades (years) in primary education.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years: Secondary education, duration (years). Duration of secondary education is the number of grades (years) in secondary education (ISCED 2 & 3).
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh: Electric power consumption (kWh). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
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.
Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index: Quality of Life Index is an estimation of overall quality of life by using empirical formula (the formula is an our opinion and it's based on experiments). The actual formula might be changed. Currently, we put the highest weight to pollution - if the environment is polluted too much, the economy or safety cannot fulfill it. We put the second highest importance to safety, since it is more important to feel safe rather than wealthy, in our opinion. etc. The number 65 is added so that the numbers are in such range so it rarely goes under zero (65 is a range modifier).
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Economy > Human Development Index: The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people). Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage: Hourly minimum wage at international USD (this means that discrepancies in purchasing power have been compensated for).
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
Health > Blood types > O negative: Percentage of population in each county with O negative blood type.
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. For example, 0.7 means there are 7 dependents for every 10 working-age people.
Media > Internet > Users per 1000: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
Education > Average IQ: Average IQ of different countries according to the controversial book "IQ and the Wealth of Nations".
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.
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.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh: Electricity production (kWh). Electricity production is measured at the terminals of all alternator sets in a station. In addition to hydropower, coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power generation, it covers generation by geothermal, solar, wind, and tide and wave energy, as well as that from combustible renewables and waste. Production includes the output of electricity plants that are designed to produce electricity only as well as that of combined heat and power plants.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
Industry > Gross value added by construction: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64: Percentage of total population aged 15-64.
Economy > Fiscal year: The beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Background > Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
Crime > Auto theft: Number of motor vehicle thefts (car thefts) recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita: Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000: Fixed broadband Internet subscribers. Fixed broadband Internet subscribers are the number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technology. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita: Patent applications are applications filed with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$: Agriculture, value added (current US$), including forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
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.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent: 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant adults out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant adult is an adult aged 65 and older.
Transport > Commute > Distance: Distance. Based on 0-50 contributions for Argentina, Armenia, Austria and 63 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 5 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, and United States. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Distance".
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
Economy > Technology index: The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates.
Agriculture > Products: Major agricultural crops and products
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent: Consumer Price Plus Rent Index is an estimation of consumer goods prices including rent in the city comparing to New York City. If a city has a an index of 120, it means Numbeo estimates it is 20% more expensive than New York (excluding rent).
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users (per 100 people). Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal: Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar". Prices in current USD.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 0-4.
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.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people: This entry is the total capacity of currently installed generators, expressed in kilowatts (kW), to produce electricity. A 10-kilowatt (kW) generator will produce 10 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, if it runs continuously for one hour. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total: Number of people 65 years old and older.
Economy > Exports > Commodities: This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter: Pump price for gasoline (US$ per liter). Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.
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 > 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.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio: The ratio of average income of the richest 20% of the population to the average income of the poorest 20% of the population.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
Media > Personal computers per 1000: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita: total length of the highway system Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total: Number of people aged 80 years and older.
People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction contains the emissions from combustion of fuels in industry. The IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 2 includes these emissions. However, in the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the IPCC category also includes emissions from industry autoproducers that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers). Manufacturing industries and construction also includes emissions from coke inputs into blast furnaces, which may be reported either in the transformation sector, the industry sector or the separate IPCC Source/Sink Category 2, Industrial Processes.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant: Percentage of population who says religion is not important in their daily lives. The survey was carried out within the Gallup Poll.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked: Worries attacked. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being physically attacked by strangers?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Weather > Precipitation: Average annual precipitation (rain or snow fall) in million cubic metres.
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries: Length of land boundaries by border country
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.
Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 5-14.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters: Number of GrandMaster chess champions, by country. A GrandMaster is the highest level of recognition in chess.
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Crime > Software piracy rate: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
Health > Infant mortality rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
Economy > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality.
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.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft: Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) property crimes such as vandalism and theft?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Rail > Railway length: Railway length in kilometers.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend: Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)". Prices in current USD.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index: CO2 Emission Index is an estimation of CO2 consumption due to traffic time. Measurement unit is grams for the return trip. To calculate an average estimation of emission in grams for one way commute to work, divide this value with 2.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$: Industry, value added (current US$). Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Cost of living > 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.
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.
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Crime > Drug offences: Drug offence cases per 100,000 population (2000).
Cost of living > IPad Index: Price of an Apple iPad Air 16 GB WIFI, in USD.
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita: Secondary education teachers includes full-time and part-time teachers. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh: Electricity production from renewable sources (kWh). Electricity production from renewable sources includes hydropower, geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.
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.
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.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$: Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are expressed constant 2000 U.S. dollars.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea: territorial sea - the sovereignty of a coastal State extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea, described as the territorial sea in the LOS Convention (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; every State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles. A full and definitive definition can be found in the Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita: Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Health > Blood types > AB negative: Percentage of each country's population with AB negative blood type.
Education > College and university > Private school share: Percentage of post-secondary students who attend a private school, college, or university.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery: Problem corruption and bribery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) corruption and bribery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
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.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000: Total land area in square kilometres. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.

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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$2,761.99 Ranked 25th. 11% more than Hong Kong	$2,495.86 Ranked 31st.
Crime > Crime levels	49.47 Ranked 38th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	15 Ranked 88th.
Crime > Rape rate	16.2 Ranked 21st. 10 times more than Hong Kong	1.6 Ranked 48th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	682 Ranked 37th. 40 times more than Hong Kong	17 Ranked 10th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	10.54 Ranked 98th. 4 times more than Hong Kong	2.4 Ranked 12th.
Economy > GDP	$2.61 trillion Ranked 6th. 10 times more than Hong Kong	$263.26 billion Ranked 36th.
Economy > GDP per capita	$39,771.84 Ranked 20th. 8% more than Hong Kong	$36,795.82 Ranked 23th.
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly less than the size of Texas	six times the size of Washington, DC
Geography > Land area > Square miles	210,026 square miles Ranked 14th. 495 times more than Hong Kong	424 square miles Ranked 81st.
Government > Government type	republic	limited democracy
Government > Legal system	civil law; review of administrative but not legislative acts	mixed legal system of common law based on the English model and Chinese customary law (in matters of family and land tenure)
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.99% Ranked 32nd. 14% more than Hong Kong	1.75% Ranked 193th.
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	3.37 per 1,000 people Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Hong Kong	1.32 per 1,000 people Ranked 64th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	15.82% Ranked 91st. 23% more than Hong Kong	12.85% Ranked 193th.
People > Population	65.95 million Ranked 21st. 9 times more than Hong Kong	7.18 million Ranked 99th.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-4.9% of GDP Ranked 141st.	3.1% of GDP Ranked 14th.
Geography > Climate	<strong>metropolitan France: </strong>generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral<br /><strong>French Guiana:</strong> tropical; hot, humid; little seasonal temperature variation<br /><strong>Guadeloupe and Martinique:</strong> subtropical tempered by trade winds; moderately high humidity; rainy season (June to October); vulnerable to devastating cyclones (hurricanes) every eight years on average<br /><strong>Mayotte:</strong> tropical; marine; hot, humid, rainy season during northeastern monsoon (November to May); dry season is cooler (May to November)<br /><strong>Reunion:</strong> tropical, but temperature moderates with elevation; cool and dry (May to November), hot and rainy (November to April)	subtropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people	156.22 Ranked 21st. 10 times more than Hong Kong	15.94 Ranked 48th.
Geography > Area > Land	545,630 sq km Ranked 1st. 524 times more than Hong Kong	1,042 sq km Ranked 175th.
Government > Legislative branch	bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of the Senate or Senat	unicameral Legislative Council or LegCo
Geography > Geographic coordinates	<strong>metropolitan France: </strong>46 00 N, 2 00 E<br /><strong>French Guiana:</strong> 4 00 N, 53 00 W<br /><strong>Guadeloupe:</strong> 16 15 N, 61 35 W<br /><strong>Martinique:</strong> 14 40 N, 61 00 W<br /><strong>Mayotte:</strong> 12 50 S, 45 10 E<br /><strong>Reunion:</strong> 21 06 S, 55 36 E	22 15 N, 114 10 E
Religion > Religions	Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%	eclectic mixture of local religions 90%, Christian 10%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	88.95 Ranked 26th. 25% more than Hong Kong	71 Ranked 33th.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	0.074 Ranked 60th.	-0.363 Ranked 179th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$9.01 Ranked 15th. 40% more than Hong Kong	$6.44 Ranked 27th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	9.8% Ranked 43th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	3.3% Ranked 99th.
Health > Human height > Average female height	1.625 m (5 ft 4 in)	1.587 m (5 ft 2 ⁄ 2 in)
People > Ethnic groups	Celtic and Latin with Teutonic, Slavic, North African, Indochinese, Basque minorities<br /><strong>overseas departments:</strong> black, white, mulatto, East Indian, Chinese, Amerindian	Chinese 93.6%, Filipino 1.9%, Indonesian 1.9%, other 2.6%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal	18 years of age in direct elections for half the legislature and a majority of seats in 18 district councils; universal for permanent residents living in the territory of Hong Kong for the past seven years
Geography > Area > Total	643,801 sq km Ranked 44th. 583 times more than Hong Kong	1,104 sq km Ranked 184th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	10.68% Ranked 106th. 18% more than Hong Kong	9.06% Ranked 193th.
Government > Constitution	4 October 1958 (French Constitution)	several previous (governance documents while under British authority); latest drafted April 1988 to February 1989, approved March 1990, promulgated 4 April 1990 (Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China se
Crime > Total crimes	3.77 million Ranked 4th. 47 times more than Hong Kong	80,592 Ranked 51st.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	8.6% Ranked 4th. 21 times more than Hong Kong	0.4% Ranked 26th.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	url= http://vosdroits.service-public.fr/particuliers/F2300.xhtml \|title=Salaire minimum de croissance (Smic) - Service-public.fr \|publisher=Vosdroits.service-public.fr \|date=1970-01-01 \|accessdate=2014-03-04}}</ref>	HK$30 per hour is the minimum wage in Hong Kong .
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes	10,108 Ranked 5th. 90 times more than Hong Kong	112 Ranked 40th.
Government > Judicial branch	Supreme Court of Appeals or Cour de Cassation (judges are appointed by the president from nominations of the High Council of the Judiciary); Constitutional Council or Conseil Constitutionnel (three members appointed by the president, three appointed by the president of the National Assembly, and three appointed by the president of the Senate); Council of State or Conseil d'Etat	Court of Final Appeal, High Court (Court of Appeal and the Court of the First Instance), district courts, magistrates' courts, and other special courts
Education > Children out of school, primary	40,088 Ranked 46th. 9 times more than Hong Kong	4,581 Ranked 51st.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	578 Ranked 20th. 8 times more than Hong Kong	77 Ranked 114th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$33,214.81 Ranked 24th.	$46,026.59 Ranked 8th. 39% more than France
People > Birth rate	12.6 births/1,000 population Ranked 157th. 66% more than Hong Kong	7.58 births/1,000 population Ranked 222nd.
Crime > Total crimes per 1000	61.03 Ranked 14th. 5 times more than Hong Kong	11.95 Ranked 50th.
People > Population growth	0.074% Ranked 60th.	-0.363% Ranked 179th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	17.52 Ranked 72nd. 21% more than Hong Kong	14.43 Ranked 63th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$1.36 trillion Ranked 5th. 23 times more than Hong Kong	$57.87 billion Ranked 49th.
People > Age distribution > Median age	46.7 years Ranked 83th.	52.88 years Ranked 3rd. 13% more than France
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$35,300.00 Ranked 24th.	$50,900.00 Ranked 7th. 44% more than France
Government > Political parties and leaders	Centrist and Republican Union or UCR [Francois ZOCCHETTO] (previously Centrist Union<br />Democratic Movement or MoDem [Francois BAYROU] (previously Union for French Democracy or UDF)<br />Europe Ecology - The Greens or EELV [Pascal DURAND]<br />French Communist Party or PCF [Pierre LAURENT]<br />Left Front Coalition or FDG [Jean-Luc MELENCHON]<br />Left Party or PG [Jean-Luc MELENCHON and Martine BILLARD]<br />Left Radical Party or PRG [Jean-Michel BAYLET] (previously Radical Socialist Party or PRS and the Left Radical Movement or MRG)<br />Movement for France or MPF [Philippe DE VILLIERS]<br />National Front or FN [Marine LE PEN]<br />New Anticapitalist Party or NPA [collective leadership; main spokesperson Christine POUPIN]<br />New Center or NC [Herve MORIN]<br />Radical Party [Jean-Louis BORLOO]<br />Rally for France or RPF [Charles PASQUA]<br />Republican and Citizen Movement or MRC [Jean-Luc LAURENT]<br />Socialist Party or PS [Haerlem DESIR]<br />United Republic or RS [Dominique DE VILLEPIN]<br />Union for a Popular Movement or UMP [Jean-Francois COPE]<br />Worker's Struggle (Lutte Ouvriere) or LO [collective leadership; spokespersons Nathalie ARTHAUD and Arlette LAQUILLER]	<strong>parties: </strong><br />Association for Democracy and People's Livelihood or ADPL [LIU Sung Lee]<br />Business and Professional Alliance [Andrew LEUNG]<br />Civic Party [EU Audrey]<br />Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong or DAB [TAM Yiu-cheng]<br />Democratic Party [Emily LAU]<br />Labor Party [LEE Cheuk-yan]<br />League of Social Democrats or LSD [LEUNG Kwok-hung]<br />Liberal Party [Selina CHOW]<br />Neo Democrats [joint leaders]<br />New People's Party [Regina IP Lau Su-yee]<br />People Power [Raymond WONG Yuk-man]<br /><br /><strong>others:</strong><br />Confederation of Trade Unions or CTU<br />Federation of Trade Unions or FTU<br />Neighborhood and Workers Service Center or NWSC<br />Professional Commons (think tank) [Charles MOK]<br />Professional Teachers Union or PTU<br />
Health > Human height > Average male height	1.756 m (5 ft 9 in)	1.717 m (5 ft 7 ⁄ 2 in)
Economy > Economy > Overview	The French economy is diversified across all sectors. The government has partially or fully privatized many large companies, including Air France, France Telecom, Renault, and Thales. However, the government maintains a strong presence in some sectors, particularly power, public transport, and defense industries. With at least 79 million foreign tourists per year, France is the most visited country in the world and maintains the third largest income in the world from tourism. France's leaders remain committed to a capitalism in which they maintain social equity by means of laws, tax policies, and social spending that reduce income disparity and the impact of free markets on public health and welfare. France's real GDP contracted 2.6% in 2009, but recovered somewhat in 2010 and 2011, before stagnating in 2012. The unemployment rate increased from 7.4% in 2008 to 10.3% in 2012. Youth unemployment shot up to 24.2% during the third quarter of 2012 in metropolitan France. Lower-than-expected growth and high unemployment costs have strained France's public finances. The budget deficit rose sharply from 3.4% of GDP in 2008 to 7.5% of GDP in 2009 before improving to 4.8% of GDP in 2012, while France's public debt rose from 68% of GDP to 90% over the same period. Under President SARKOZY, Paris implemented some austerity measures to bring the budget deficit under the 3% euro-zone ceiling by 2013 and to highlight France's commitment to fiscal discipline at a time of intense financial market scrutiny of euro-zone debt. Socialist Party candidate Francois HOLLANDE won the May 2012 presidential election, after advocating pro-growth economic policies, the separation of banks' traditional deposit taking and lending activities from more speculative businesses, increasing the top corporate and personal tax rates, and hiring an additional 60,000 teachers during his five-year term. The government's attempt to introduce a 75% wealth tax on income over one million euros for two years was struck down by the French Constitutional Council in December 2012 because it applied to individuals rather than households. France ratified the EU fiscal stability treaty in October 2012 and HOLLANDE's government has maintained France's commitment to meeting the budget deficit target of 3% of GDP during 2013 even amid signs that economic growth will be lower than the government's forecast of 0.8%. Despite stagnant growth and fiscal challenges, France's borrowing costs declined during the second half of 2012 to euro-era lows.	Hong Kong has a free market economy, highly dependent on international trade and finance - the value of goods and services trade, including the sizable share of re-exports, is about four times GDP. Hong Kong levies excise duties on only four commodities, namely: hard alcohol, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil, and methyl alcohol. There are no quotas or dumping laws. Hong Kong's open economy left it exposed to the global economic slowdown that began in 2008. Although increasing integration with China, through trade, tourism, and financial links, helped it to make an initial recovery more quickly than many observers anticipated, it again faces a possible slowdown as exports to the Euro zone and US slump. The Hong Kong government is promoting the Special Administrative Region (SAR) as the site for Chinese renminbi (RMB) internationalization. Hong Kong residents are allowed to establish RMB-denominated savings accounts; RMB-denominated corporate and Chinese government bonds have been issued in Hong Kong; and RMB trade settlement is allowed. The territory far exceeded the RMB conversion quota set by Beijing for trade settlements in 2010 due to the growth of earnings from exports to the mainland. RMB deposits grew to roughly 9.1% of total system deposits in Hong Kong by the end of 2012, an increase of 59% from the previous year. The government is pursuing efforts to introduce additional use of RMB in Hong Kong financial markets and is seeking to expand the RMB quota. The mainland has long been Hong Kong's largest trading partner, accounting for about half of Hong Kong's exports by value. Hong Kong's natural resources are limited, and food and raw materials must be imported. As a result of China's easing of travel restrictions, the number of mainland tourists to the territory has surged from 4.5 million in 2001 to 34.9 million in 2012, outnumbering visitors from all other countries combined. Hong Kong has also established itself as the premier stock market for Chinese firms seeking to list abroad. In 2012 mainland Chinese companies constituted about 46.6% of the firms listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and accounted for about 57.4% of the Exchange's market capitalization. During the past decade, as Hong Kong's manufacturing industry moved to the mainland, its service industry has grown rapidly. Growth slowed to 5% in 2011, and less than 2% in 2012. Credit expansion and tight housing supply conditions caused Hong Kong property prices to rise rapidly and inflation to rise 4.1% in 2012. Lower and middle income segments of the population are increasingly unable to afford adequate housing. Hong Kong continues to link its currency closely to the US dollar, maintaining an arrangement established in 1983.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	10.54 Ranked 98th. 4 times more than Hong Kong	2.4 Ranked 12th.
Economy > Exports	$567.40 billion Ranked 5th. 22% more than Hong Kong	$466.00 billion Ranked 11th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	682 Ranked 37th. 40 times more than Hong Kong	17 Ranked 10th.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Council of Ministers appointed by the president at the suggestion of the prime minister	Executive Council or ExCo consists of 15 official members and 16 non-official members
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	7.7 per 1,000 people Ranked 11th. 57% more than Hong Kong	4.89 per 1,000 people Ranked 43th.
Education > Compulsary education duration	11 Ranked 46th. 22% more than Hong Kong	9 Ranked 74th.
People > Gender > Female population	40.01 million Ranked 32nd. 11 times more than Hong Kong	3.48 million Ranked 113th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	12.51 million Ranked 34th. 14 times more than Hong Kong	883,563 Ranked 120th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$31,161.17 per capita Ranked 21st.	$45,550.61 per capita Ranked 6th. 46% more than France
Agriculture > Rural population	17,784 Ranked 161st.	0.0 Ranked 219th.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth	28.6 Ranked 4th.	29.8 Ranked 1st. 4% more than France
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	7,328.28 kWh per capita Ranked 24th. 27% more than Hong Kong	5,748.14 kWh per capita Ranked 38th.
People > Death rate	8.96 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 68th. 21% more than Hong Kong	7.39 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 117th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$1.12 Ranked 57th.	$1.68 Ranked 26th. 50% more than France
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$1.77 Ranked 39th. 1% more than Hong Kong	$1.76 Ranked 40th.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	Confederation francaise democratique du travail or CFDT, left-leaning labor union with approximately 803,000 members<br />Confederation francaise de l'encadrement - Confederation generale des cadres or CFE-CGC, independent white-collar union with 196,000 members<br />Confederation francaise des travailleurs chretiens of CFTC, independent labor union founded by Catholic workers that claims 132,000 members<br />Confederation generale du travail or CGT, historically communist labor union with approximately 700,000 members<br />Confederation generale du travail - Force ouvriere or FO, independent labor union with an estimated 300,000 members<br />Mouvement des entreprises de France or MEDEF, employers' union with 750,000 companies as members (claimed)<br /><br /><strong>French Guiana:</strong><br />conservationists<br />gold mining pressure groups<br />hunting pressure groups<br /><br /><strong>Guadeloupe:</strong><br />Christian Movement for the Liberation of Guadeloupe or KLPG<br />General Federation of Guadeloupe Workers or CGT-G<br />General Union of Guadeloupe Workers or UGTG<br />Movement for an Independent Guadeloupe or MPGI<br />The Socialist Renewal Movement<br /><br /><strong>Martinique:</strong><br />Caribbean Revolutionary Alliance or ARC<br />Central Union for Martinique Workers or CSTM<br />Frantz Fanon Circle<br />League of Workers and Peasants<br />Proletarian Action Group or GAP<br /><br /><strong>Reunion:</strong><br />NA	Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (pro-China); Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong; Confederation of Trade Unions or CTU (pro-democracy) [LEE Cheuk-yan, general secretary]; Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Federation of Trade Unions or FTU (pro-China) [CHENG Yiu-tong, executive councilor]; Hong Kong Alliance in Support of the Patriotic Democratic Movement in China [LEE Cheuk-yan, chairman]; Hong Kong and Kowloon Trade Union Council (pro-Taiwan); Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union [FUNG Wai-wah, president]; Neighborhood and Workers' Service Center or NWSC [LEUNG Yiu-chung, LegCo member] (pro-democracy); Civic Act-up [Cyd HO Sau-lan, LegCo member] (pro-democracy)
Geography > Natural resources	<strong>metropolitan France: </strong>coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc, uranium, antimony, arsenic, potash, feldspar, fluorspar, gypsum, timber, fish<br /><strong>French Guiana:</strong> gold deposits, petroleum, kaolin, niobium, tantalum, clay	outstanding deepwater harbor, feldspar
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$3,919.58 Ranked 20th. 7 times more than Hong Kong	$552.33 Ranked 39th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	471 billion kWh Ranked 5th. 10 times more than Hong Kong	45.07 billion kWh Ranked 8th.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	84.5% Ranked 40th.	99.51% Ranked 3rd. 18% more than France
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	551,500 kmÂ² Ranked 47th. 505 times more than Hong Kong	1,092 kmÂ² Ranked 172nd.
People > Population growth rate	0.47% Ranked 153th. 21% more than Hong Kong	0.39% Ranked 156th.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	8.94 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 4th. 60 times more than Hong Kong	0.148 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 222nd.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	789.48 per 1,000 people Ranked 47th.	1,511.37 per 1,000 people Ranked 4th. 91% more than France
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	0.613 Ranked 99th.	0.64 Ranked 59th. 4% more than France
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	81.67 Ranked 14th.	83.42 Ranked 1st. 2% more than France
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	825.96 Ranked 22nd. 14% more than Hong Kong	725.04 Ranked 41st.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	7,289.02 Ranked 22nd. 23% more than Hong Kong	5,948.87 Ranked 34th.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$182.36 Ranked 37th. 24% more than Hong Kong	$147.55 Ranked 57th.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	67.93 Ranked 37th. 54% more than Hong Kong	44.19 Ranked 89th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	37.77 Ranked 19th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	15.91 Ranked 83th.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	89.9 CIA Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	30 CIA Ranked 115th.
Media > Internet users	44.63 million Ranked 3rd. 9 times more than Hong Kong	4.87 million Ranked 47th.
Economy > Public debt	90.3% of GDP Ranked 17th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	37.8% of GDP Ranked 93th.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	2.2% Ranked 155th.	4.1% Ranked 94th. 86% more than France
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	12.69 Ranked 64th.	20.13 Ranked 17th. 59% more than France
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	44.89 Ranked 56th.	82.56 Ranked 5th. 84% more than France
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$253.61 billion Ranked 7th. 64 times more than Hong Kong	$3.95 billion Ranked 41st.
Language > Languages	French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish)	Cantonese 90.8% (official), English 2.8% (official), Putonghua (Mandarin) 0.9%, other Chinese dialects 4.4%, other 1.1%
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	79.2% Ranked 17th.	92.8% Ranked 3rd. 17% more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	8.44 million Ranked 34th. 14 times more than Hong Kong	623,082 Ranked 120th.
Economy > Exports per capita	$8,636.66 Ranked 35th.	$65,132.92 Ranked 2nd. 8 times more than France
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	574.97 per 1,000 people Ranked 5th.	600.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 4th. 5% more than France
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$1.31 Ranked 71st.	$2.74 Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than France
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$12.29 Ranked 21st. 27% more than Hong Kong	$9.66 Ranked 40th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	35.41% Ranked 67th.	42.27% Ranked 3rd. 19% more than France
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$114.67 Ranked 30th. 38% more than Hong Kong	$82.80 Ranked 101st.
Government > Administrative divisions	27 regions (regions, singular - region); Alsace, Aquitaine, Auvergne, Basse-Normandie (Lower Normandy), Bourgogne (Burgundy), Bretagne (Brittany), Centre, Champagne-Ardenne, Corse (Corsica), Franche-Comte, Guadeloupe, Guyane (French Guiana), Haute-Normandie (Upper Normandy), Ile-de-France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Limousin, Lorraine, Martinique, Mayotte, Midi-Pyrenees, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pays de la Loire, Picardie, Poitou-Charentes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Reunion, Rhone-Alpes	none (special administrative region of China)
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	38.49 Ranked 28th.	87.38 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	42.85 million Ranked 33th. 12 times more than Hong Kong	3.45 million Ranked 117th.
Education > Literacy > Total population	99% Ranked 27th. 5% more than Hong Kong	94% Ranked 63th.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	82.23 Ranked 3rd. 9% more than Hong Kong	75.78 Ranked 5th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	4.15 million Ranked 34th. 15 times more than Hong Kong	280,948 Ranked 121st.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$3.80 Ranked 17th. 35% more than Hong Kong	$2.82 Ranked 40th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	1.26 Ranked 39th. 15% more than Hong Kong	1.1 Ranked 51st.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$1,753.69 Ranked 35th.	$4,821.97 Ranked 5th. 3 times more than France
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	32.7 Ranked 25th.	53.7 Ranked 2nd. 64% more than France
Religion > Religions > All	Roman Catholic 83%-88%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 1%, Muslim 5%-10%, unaffiliated 4%	eclectic mixture of local religions 90%, Christian 10%
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$22,531.75 Ranked 73th.	$31,567.28 Ranked 23th. 40% more than France
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	5 Ranked 173th.	6 Ranked 109th. 20% more than France
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	7 Ranked 76th. 17% more than Hong Kong	6 Ranked 138th.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	476.5 billion Ranked 11th. 11 times more than Hong Kong	42.07 billion Ranked 52nd.
Media > Televisions per 1000	559.1 Ranked 15th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	273.37 Ranked 61st.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	829.89 Ranked 34th. 15 times more than Hong Kong	56.24 Ranked 121st.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	32.84 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 44th.	41.81 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 28th. 27% more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	48.77% Ranked 149th. 9% more than Hong Kong	44.88% Ranked 194th.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	10,089 Ranked 57th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	3,050 Ranked 43th.
People > Population in 2015	62,339 thousand Ranked 21st. 8 times more than Hong Kong	7,764 thousand Ranked 97th.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	29.9 Ranked 4th.	31.3 Ranked 1st. 5% more than France
Geography > Terrain	<strong>metropolitan France: </strong>mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east<br /><strong>French Guiana:</strong> low-lying coastal plains rising to hills and small mountains<br /><strong>Guadeloupe:</strong> Basse-Terre is volcanic in origin with interior mountains; Grande-Terre is low limestone formation; most of the seven other islands are volcanic in origin<br /><strong>Martinique:</strong> mountainous with indented coastline; dormant volcano<br /><strong>Mayotte:</strong> generally undulating, with deep ravines and ancient volcanic peaks<br /><strong>Reunion:</strong> mostly rugged and mountainous; fertile lowlands along coast	hilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in north
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	81.19 years Ranked 13th.	82.04 years Ranked 8th. 1% more than France
Military > Service age and obligation	17-40 years of age for male or female voluntary military service); no conscription; 12-month service obligation; women serve in noncombat military posts	18 years of age
Geography > Location	<strong>metropolitan France: </strong>Western Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay and English Channel, between Belgium and Spain, southeast of the UK; bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Italy and Spain<br /><strong>French Guiana:</strong> Northern South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname<br /><strong>Guadeloupe:</strong> Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, southeast of Puerto Rico<br /><strong>Martinique:</strong> Caribbean, island between the Caribbean Sea and North Atlantic Ocean, north of Trinidad and Tobago<br /><strong>Mayotte:</strong> Southern Indian Ocean, island in the Mozambique Channel, about half way between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique<br /><strong>Reunion:</strong> Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar	Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	86.29 Ranked 2nd. 22% more than Hong Kong	70.45 Ranked 9th.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	9.81 million Ranked 10th. 37% more than Hong Kong	7.15 million Ranked 4th.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index	132.11 Ranked 21st. 64% more than Hong Kong	80.44 Ranked 43th.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	5.86% Ranked 31st. 67% more than Hong Kong	3.51% Ranked 9th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 4.1%, industry 24.4%, services 71.5%	manufacturing 7.5%, construction 2.9%, wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, and hotels 43.9%, financing, insurance, and real estate 19.6%, transport and communications 7.1%, community and social services 18.8%; <i>note:</i> above data exclude public sector
Economy > Human Development Index	0.938 Ranked 16th. 2% more than Hong Kong	0.916 Ranked 22nd.
Labor > Unemployment rate	9.5% Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	4.6% Ranked 78th.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	3.64 Ranked 93th. 15% more than Hong Kong	3.16 Ranked 60th.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	8.5 Ranked 80th. 42% more than Hong Kong	6 Ranked 150th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	39.49 Ranked 40th.	65.62 Ranked 22nd. 66% more than France
Media > Households with television	95% Ranked 18th.	99% Ranked 6th. 4% more than France
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	12.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 136th. 54% more than Hong Kong	8.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 180th.
Culture > Happy Planet Index	46.5 Ranked 50th. 12% more than Hong Kong	41.6 Ranked 84th.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	Prime Minister Jean-Marc AYRAULT (since 16 May 2012)	Chief Executive LEUNG Chun-ying [C.Y.LEUNG] (since 1 July 2012)
Geography > Coastline	4,853 km Ranked 29th. 7 times more than Hong Kong	733 km Ranked 94th.
Labor > Labor force	28.21 million Ranked 19th. 8 times more than Hong Kong	3.7 million Ranked 77th.
Environment > Current issues	some forest damage from acid rain; air pollution from industrial and vehicle emissions; water pollution from urban wastes, agricultural runoff	air and water pollution from rapid urbanization
Energy > Oil > Consumption	1.88 million bbl/day Ranked 11th. 5 times more than Hong Kong	359,000 bbl/day Ranked 32nd.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	85.1 Ranked 5th.	86.7 Ranked 1st. 2% more than France
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	22.63% Ranked 39th.	33.02% Ranked 3rd. 46% more than France
Health > Life expectancy > Men	78 years Ranked 24th.	80 years Ranked 7th. 3% more than France
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>France 2 - national, main public TV network</p> </p>France 3 - national, public</p> </p>France 5 - national, public, educational</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17299010">Full Article</a>	<p>Radio-TV Hong Kong (RTHK) - government-funded</p> </p>Asia TV (ATV) - private, terrestrial</p> </p>Television Broadcasts (TVB) - private, terrestrial</p>
People > Total fertility rate	2.08 children born/woman Ranked 114th. 87% more than Hong Kong	1.11 children born/woman Ranked 219th.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	78.4 Ranked 22nd.	80.3 Ranked 4th. 2% more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	29.98% Ranked 63th.	37.03% Ranked 2nd. 24% more than France
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$2.53 Ranked 26th. 16% more than Hong Kong	$2.18 Ranked 40th.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	597.86 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	283.54 per 1,000 people Ranked 53th.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	President Francois HOLLANDE (since 15 May 2012)	President of China HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	PSC 116, APO AE 09777	Unit 8000, Box 1, DPO AP 96521-0006
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	98.14 Ranked 112th.	227.93 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than France
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$2.24 trillion Ranked 9th. 6 times more than Hong Kong	$365.60 billion Ranked 35th.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$9.43 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Hong Kong	$3.98 Ranked 30th.
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	60.44 Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Hong Kong	29.97 Ranked 48th.
Government > International organization participation	ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Arctic Council (observer), Australia Group, BDEAC, BIS, BSEC (observer), CBSS (observer), CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, ECB, EIB, EITI (implementing country), EMU, ESA, EU, FAO, FATF, FZ, 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, InOC, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINURSO, MINUSTAH, MONUSCO, NATO, NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OIF, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, PIF (partner), Schengen Convention, SELEC (observer), SPC, UN, UN Security Council, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNIFIL, Union Latina, UNMIL, UNOCI, UNRWA, UNSC (permanent), UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC	ADB, APEC, BIS, FATF, ICC (national committees), IHO, IMF, IMO (associate), Interpol (subbureau), IOC, ISO (correspondent), ITUC (NGOs), UNWTO (associate), UPU, WCO, WTO
Health > Blood types > O negative	6% Ranked 1st. 19 times more than Hong Kong	0.32% Ranked 7th.
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.53 Ranked 107th. 47% more than Hong Kong	0.36 Ranked 178th.
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	464.04 Ranked 27th.	572.71 Ranked 25th. 23% more than France
Religion > Major religion(s)	Christianity	Buddhism, Taoism
Education > Average IQ	98 Ranked 12th.	107 Ranked 1st. 9% more than France
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$40.77 Ranked 74th. 69% more than Hong Kong	$24.18 Ranked 119th.
Geography > Area > Water	3,374 sq km Ranked 79th. 67 times more than Hong Kong	50 sq km Ranked 144th.
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	18.7% Ranked 162nd. 65% more than Hong Kong	11.3% Ranked 228th.
Media > Broadcast media	a mix of both publicly-operated and privately-owned TV stations; state-owned France Televisions operates 4 networks, one of which is a network of regional stations, and has part-interest in several thematic cable/satellite channels and international channels; a large number of privately-owned regional and local TV stations; multi-channel satellite and cable services provide a large number of channels; public broadcaster Radio France operates 7 national networks, a series of regional networks, and operates services for overseas territories and foreign audiences; Radio France Internationale (RFI), under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is a leading international broadcaster; a large number of commercial FM stations, with many of them consolidating into commercial networks	2 m
Transport > Airports	464 Ranked 17th. 232 times more than Hong Kong	2 Ranked 204th.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly less than the size of Texas	six times the size of Washington, DC
Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence	None	None
Language > Major language(s)	French	Chinese (mainly Cantonese), English (both official)
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	1.15 Ranked 12th. 58% more than Hong Kong	0.73 Ranked 39th.
People > Gender > Male population	39.05 million Ranked 32nd. 12 times more than Hong Kong	3.39 million Ranked 113th.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	555.13 billion Ranked 5th. 14 times more than Hong Kong	39.03 billion Ranked 59th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	27.99 million Ranked 22nd. 10 times more than Hong Kong	2.91 million Ranked 102nd.
Industry > Gross value added by construction	146.65 billion Ranked 3rd. 15 times more than Hong Kong	9.76 billion Ranked 46th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$7,549.76 Ranked 9th.	$16,865.81 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	54.2% Ranked 157th. 8% more than Hong Kong	50.12% Ranked 194th.
Economy > Fiscal year	calendar year	1
Background > Overview	<p>A key player on the world stage and a country at the political heart of Europe, France paid a high price in both economic and human terms during the two world wars. </p> <p>The years which followed saw protracted conflicts culminating in independence for Algeria and most other French colonies in Africa as well as decolonisation in south-east Asia. </p> <p>France was one of the founding fathers of European integration as the continent sought to rebuild after the devastation of World War II.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17298730">Full Article</a>	<p>Once home to fishermen and farmers, modern Hong Kong is a teeming, commercially-vibrant metropolis where Chinese and Western influences fuse. </p> <p>The former British colony became a special administrative region of China in 1997, when Britain's 99-year lease of the New Territories, north of Hong Kong island, expired.</p> <p>Hong Kong is governed under the principle of "one country, two systems", under which China has agreed to give the region a high degree of autonomy and to preserve its economic and social systems for 50 years from the date of the handover. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-16517764">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft	323.4 Ranked 4th. 13 times more than Hong Kong	25.4 Ranked 15th.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	3,831.33 Ranked 16th. 82% more than Hong Kong	2,106.11 Ranked 57th.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	17.9% Ranked 17th. 24% more than Hong Kong	14.4% Ranked 47th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	18.3% Ranked 167th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	7% Ranked 212th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	41.4 Ranked 39th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	14.2 Ranked 89th.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	110.66 people/mÂ² Ranked 80th.	6,663.72 people/mÂ² Ranked 3rd. 60 times more than France
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	35 hours Ranked 183th.	40 hours Ranked 147th. 14% more than France
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	364.71 Ranked 7th. 15% more than Hong Kong	317.38 Ranked 19th.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$5.90 Ranked 112th.	$7.76 Ranked 95th. 31% more than France
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	235.12 per 1 million people Ranked 12th. 13 times more than Hong Kong	18.45 per 1 million people Ranked 39th.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$41.69 billion Ranked 11th. 290 times more than Hong Kong	$143.62 million Ranked 95th.
People > Nationality > Noun	Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women)	Chinese/Hong Konger
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>Radio France - operates national and regional outlets, including speech-based France Inter and all-news France Info</p> </p>Radio France Internationale (RFI) - international broadcaster, via shortwave and FM relays worldwide</p> </p>Europe 1 - major commercial station, news and entertainment</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17299010">Full Article</a>	<p>Radio-TV Hong Kong (RTHK) - government-funded, operates seven networks in English, Cantonese, Mandarin</p> </p>Commercial Radio - operates CR1, CR2 networks in Cantonese and mediumwave (AM) station AM 864</p> </p>Metro Broadcast - operates Metro Showbiz, Metro Finance and English-language Metro Plus</p>
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	75.79 Ranked 56th.	89.77 Ranked 17th. 18% more than France
Economy > Imports per capita	$9,793.49 Ranked 38th.	$68,124.00 Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than France
Education > Literacy > Female	99% Ranked 26th. 9% more than Hong Kong	90.5% Ranked 73th.
Labor > Labor force, total	30.13 million Ranked 20th. 8 times more than Hong Kong	3.73 million Ranked 94th.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	3.29 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 208th. 13% more than Hong Kong	2.9 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 211th.
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	February 1, 2002	January 21, 1998
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$117.97 Ranked 11th. 42% more than Hong Kong	$83.16 Ranked 52nd.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	55.31% Ranked 55th.	73.87% Ranked 3rd. 34% more than France
Transport > Commute > Distance	1.68 km Ranked 33th.	12 km Ranked 2nd. 7 times more than France
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Mont Blanc 4,807 m	Tai Mo Shan 958 m
Economy > Technology index	4.65 Ranked 29th. 4% more than Hong Kong	4.49 Ranked 33th.
Agriculture > Products	wheat, cereals, sugar beets, potatoes, wine grapes; beef, dairy products; fish	fresh vegetables; poultry, pork; fish
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	71.05 Ranked 21st.	80.43 Ranked 12th. 13% more than France
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	83 Ranked 23th. 14% more than Hong Kong	72.8 Ranked 42nd.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$10.24 Ranked 17th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	$3.87 Ranked 138th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	42.71 Ranked 42nd.	47.58 Ranked 37th. 11% more than France
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.893 Ranked 20th.	0.906 Ranked 14th. 1% more than France
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	0.154 Ranked 98th.	0.426 Ranked 50th. 3 times more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	5.24% Ranked 83th. 28% more than Hong Kong	4.09% Ranked 193th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$14.42 Ranked 6th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	$5.93 Ranked 76th.
Military > Military branches	Army (Armee de Terre; includes Marines, Foreign Legion, Army Light Aviation), Navy (Marine Nationale), Air Force (Armee de l'Air (AdlA); includes Air Defense)	no regular indigenous military forces; Hong Kong garrison of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) includes elements of the PLA Ground Forces, PLA Navy, and PLA Air Force; these forces are under the direct leadership of the Central Military Commission in Beijing and under administrative control of the adjacent Guangzhou Military Region
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$0.54 Ranked 112th.	$7.11 Ranked 47th. 13 times more than France
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	1,911.39 kW Ranked 31st. 28% more than Hong Kong	1,489.95 kW Ranked 2nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	23.7 million Ranked 21st. 9 times more than Hong Kong	2.55 million Ranked 100th.
Economy > Exports > Commodities	machinery and transportation equipment, aircraft, plastics, chemicals, pharmaceutical products, iron and steel, beverages	electrical machinery and appliances, textiles, apparel, footwear, watches and clocks, toys, plastics, precious stones, printed material
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	6,986.13 kWh Ranked 19th. 16% more than Hong Kong	6,037.75 kWh Ranked 9th.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$1.91 Ranked 28th.	$2.16 Ranked 9th. 13% more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	38.56 million Ranked 32nd. 12 times more than Hong Kong	3.09 million Ranked 117th.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	233.11 billion Ranked 9th. 57 times more than Hong Kong	4.06 billion Ranked 85th.
Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence	Aggravated murder, aggravated torture, aggravated treason, drug kinping, crimes against humanity, war crimes	??
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	99.96 Ranked 18th. 28% more than Hong Kong	78.24 Ranked 34th.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	10,698 Ranked 77th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	4,065 Ranked 109th.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio	5.6 Ranked 8th.	9.7 Ranked 2nd. 73% more than France
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$937.68 Ranked 31st.	$2,054.38 Ranked 4th. 2 times more than France
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$3.06 Ranked 41st. 15% more than Hong Kong	$2.67 Ranked 64th.
Energy > Electricity > Production	530.6 billion kWh Ranked 8th. 13 times more than Hong Kong	41.3 billion kWh Ranked 12th.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	French Republic	Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Media > Personal computers per 1000	554.01 Ranked 5th.	612.4 Ranked 3rd. 11% more than France
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	15.18 km per 1,000 people Ranked 12th. 55 times more than Hong Kong	0.277 km per 1,000 people Ranked 111th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	11.3 million Ranked 16th. 8 times more than Hong Kong	1.35 million Ranked 83th.
People > Cities > Urban population	82,216 Ranked 63th.	100,000 Ranked 5th. 22% more than France
Geography > Land use > Arable land	33.45% Ranked 20th. 7 times more than Hong Kong	5.05% Ranked 149th.
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	60.37 Ranked 19th. 8 times more than Hong Kong	7.17 Ranked 61st.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	69.5% Ranked 12th.	75.5% Ranked 5th. 9% more than France
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	48.14 Ranked 30th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	16.86 Ranked 90th.
Weather > Precipitation	548.6 billion cubic metres Ranked 5th. 229 times more than Hong Kong	2.4 billion cubic metres Ranked 30th.
Geography > Land boundaries > Border countries	Andorra 56.6 km, Belgium 620 km, Germany 451 km, Italy 488 km, Luxembourg 73 km, Monaco 4.4 km, Spain 623 km, Switzerland 573 km	China 30 km
Economy > Imports	$643.40 billion Ranked 6th. 32% more than Hong Kong	$487.40 billion Ranked 9th.
People > Nationality > Adjective	French	Chinese/Hong Kong
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 41, FM about 3,500 (this figure is an approximation and includes many repeaters), shortwave 2	AM 5, FM 9, shortwave 0
People > Sex ratio > Total population	0.96 male(s)/female Ranked 167th. 2% more than Hong Kong	0.94 male(s)/female Ranked 195th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	10.58% Ranked 91st. 21% more than Hong Kong	8.76% Ranked 192nd.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	60.51 Ranked 20th. 76% more than Hong Kong	34.38 Ranked 38th.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.92 births per woman Ranked 125th. 98% more than Hong Kong	0.97 births per woman Ranked 178th.
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters	29 Ranked 8th.	0.0 Ranked 118th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	president elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 April and 6 May 2012 (next to be held in the spring of 2017); prime minister appointed by the president	chief executive elected for five-year term by a 1,200-member election committee; on 25 March 2012 LEUNG Chun-ying [C.Y.LEUNG] was elected chief executive by a 1,193-member election committee; he took office on 1 July 2012; (next to be held in March 2017)
Crime > Software piracy rate	42% Ranked 82nd.	51% Ranked 70th. 21% more than France
Health > Infant mortality rate	4.31 Ranked 169th. 45% more than Hong Kong	2.97 Ranked 178th.
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	108 Ranked 26th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	33 Ranked 46th.
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$1.49 trillion Ranked 5th. 30 times more than Hong Kong	$49.79 billion Ranked 53th.
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 144th.	1.07 male(s)/female Ranked 23th. 2% more than France
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$1.90 trillion Ranked 7th. 10 times more than Hong Kong	$200.12 billion Ranked 12th.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	2 per 1,000 people Ranked 60th. 5 times more than Hong Kong	0.382 per 1,000 people Ranked 80th.
Energy > Crude oil > Production	72,300 bbl/day Ranked 54th. 723 times more than Hong Kong	100 bbl/day Ranked 120th.
Economy > GINI index	32.74 Ranked 18th.	43.44 Ranked 22nd. 33% more than France
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	100.95 Ranked 21st. 94% more than Hong Kong	51.96 Ranked 67th.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$1,818.67 Ranked 34th.	$22,078.28 Ranked 2nd. 12 times more than France
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	752.37 billion Ranked 48th.	4.45 trillion Ranked 24th. 6 times more than France
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages	235,000 Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Hong Kong	58,369 Ranked 30th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	54.52 Ranked 35th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	22.16 Ranked 89th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$18,873.64 per capita Ranked 14th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	$6,575.46 per capita Ranked 10th.
Transport > Rail > Railway length	29,640 km Ranked 8th. 141 times more than Hong Kong	210 km Ranked 127th.
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$21.63 Ranked 24th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	$6.79 Ranked 115th.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index	1,435.05 Ranked 35th.	2,107.69 Ranked 7th. 47% more than France
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$450.55 billion Ranked 7th. 25 times more than Hong Kong	$18.05 billion Ranked 35th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$4,364.62 Ranked 10th.	$10,251.65 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than France
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$1.85 Ranked 42nd.	$2.22 Ranked 24th. 20% more than France
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	14.3% Ranked 40th.	19.57% Ranked 2nd. 37% more than France
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	3 Ranked 116th. The same as Hong Kong	3 Ranked 95th.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	1,375.95 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th.	1,798.48 per 1,000 people Ranked 2nd. 31% more than France
Government > National symbol(s)	Gallic rooster and Marianne	orchid tree flower
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	2,232.17 Ranked 22nd. 64% more than Hong Kong	1,364.82 Ranked 40th.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	7.5% Ranked 77th. 6 times more than Hong Kong	1.3% Ranked 119th.
Geography > Irrigated land	26,000 sq km Ranked 23th. 1300 times more than Hong Kong	20 sq km Ranked 157th.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	183.05 billion Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Hong Kong	25.23 billion Ranked 30th.
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$2.66 trillion Ranked 6th. 10 times more than Hong Kong	$268.87 billion Ranked 34th.
Crime > Drug offences	176.1 per 100,000 people Ranked 51st. 5 times more than Hong Kong	34 per 100,000 people Ranked 54th.
Cost of living > IPad Index	$688.49 Ranked 8th. 37% more than Hong Kong	$501.52 Ranked 41st.
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	483.65 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th.	567.45 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th. 17% more than France
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita	8.45 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th. 2 times more than Hong Kong	4.05 per 1,000 people Ranked 41st.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	81.24 billion Ranked 9th. 40619 times more than Hong Kong	2 million Ranked 124th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	31.37 Ranked 39th.	35.48 Ranked 35th. 13% more than France
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$64.01 Ranked 26th. 66% more than Hong Kong	$38.65 Ranked 58th.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	24.74% Ranked 46th.	41.88% Ranked 14th. 69% more than France
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	598.05 Ranked 8th.	609.64 Ranked 5th. 2% more than France
Health > Life expectancy > Women	85 years Ranked 7th.	86 years Ranked 3rd. 1% more than France
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Machinery and transport equipment, agricultural products, including wine	Electrical and electronic goods, clothing
Geography > Natural hazards	flooding; avalanches; midwinter windstorms; drought; forest fires in south near the Mediterranean	occasional typhoons
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	202.61 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 2nd. 31 times more than Hong Kong	6.62 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 29th.
Government > Flag description	three equal vertical bands of blue (hoist side), white, and red; known as the "Le drapeau tricolore" (French Tricolor), the origin of the flag dates to 1790 and the French Revolution when the "ancient French color" of white was combined with the blue and red colors of the Parisian militia; the official flag for all French dependent areas	red with a stylized, white, five-petal Bauhinia flower in the center; each petal contains a small, red, five-pointed star in its middle; the red color is the same as that on the Chinese flag and represents the motherland; the fragrant Bauhinia - developed in Hong Kong the late 19th century - has come to symbolize the region; the five stars echo those on the flag of China
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$19,083.14 Ranked 10th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	$6,644.17 Ranked 34th.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea	12 nautical mile Ranked 163th. 4 times more than Hong Kong	3 nautical mile Ranked 194th.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	956.83 billion Ranked 30th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	369.22 billion Ranked 47th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	57.29 Ranked 18th. 9% more than Hong Kong	52.42 Ranked 23th.
Economy > Debt > External	$5.17 trillion Ranked 4th. 38 times more than Hong Kong	$134.70 billion Ranked 37th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$730.76 Ranked 29th.	$1,263.81 Ranked 11th. 73% more than France
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	6,464.17$ Ranked 16th.	8,605.86$ Ranked 12th. 33% more than France
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	51.63 Ranked 36th. 85% more than Hong Kong	27.91 Ranked 79th.
Economy > Central bank discount rate	1.5% Ranked 35th. 3 times more than Hong Kong	0.5% Ranked 50th.
Media > Televisions	34.8 million Ranked 8th. 19 times more than Hong Kong	1.84 million Ranked 64th.
Education > Secondary education, pupils	5.89 million Ranked 13th. 12 times more than Hong Kong	486,942 Ranked 34th.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	586.47 per 1,000 people Ranked 12th. 6% more than Hong Kong	555.12 per 1,000 people Ranked 7th.
Health > Blood types > AB negative	1% Ranked 1st. 20 times more than Hong Kong	0.05% Ranked 6th.
Education > College and university > Private school share	20.07% Ranked 60th. 21% more than Hong Kong	16.56% Ranked 27th.
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	0.99 Ranked 59th. 5% more than Hong Kong	0.94 Ranked 113th.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$56,702.84 per capita Ranked 10th.	$84,235.72 per capita Ranked 9th. 49% more than France
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	27.63 Ranked 80th.	34.38 Ranked 76th. 24% more than France
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people	3.58 Ranked 43th.	8.25 Ranked 18th. 2 times more than France
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	79.8% Ranked 14th.	93% Ranked 1st. 17% more than France
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	8,930.07 kWh per capita Ranked 17th. 70% more than Hong Kong	5,244.68 kWh per capita Ranked 46th.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	8.58 sq km Ranked 1st. 57 times more than Hong Kong	0.15 sq km Ranked 193th.

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