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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 > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes): Suicides per 100’000 residents per year.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Economy > Big Mac Index: Price of a McDonald's Big Mac in US Dollars at current exchange rates. January 12th, 2006.
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.
Religion > Christianity > Percent Christian: Percentage of population that is Christian.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total: Number of people aged 15-59.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index: Groceries Index is an estimation of grocery prices in a given location compared to New York City. To calculate this section, Numbeo uses the "Markets" section of each city.
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.
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.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (males): Male.
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.
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.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita: . Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
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.
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.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (females: Female.
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.
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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STAT	Hong Kong	Philippines
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$2,495.86 Ranked 31st. 8 times more than Philippines	$330.73 Ranked 129th.
Crime > Crime levels	15 Ranked 88th.	45.4 Ranked 48th. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Crime > Rape rate	1.6 Ranked 48th.	6.3 Ranked 37th. 4 times more than Hong Kong
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	17 Ranked 10th.	4,947 Ranked 13th. 291 times more than Hong Kong
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	2.4 Ranked 12th.	53.84 Ranked 45th. 22 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > GDP	$263.26 billion Ranked 36th. 5% more than Philippines	$250.18 billion Ranked 39th.
Economy > GDP per capita	$36,795.82 Ranked 23th. 14 times more than Philippines	$2,587.02 Ranked 120th.
Geography > Area > Comparative	six times the size of Washington, DC	slightly larger than Arizona
Geography > Land area > Square miles	424 square miles Ranked 81st.	115,831 square miles Ranked 32nd. 273 times more than Hong Kong
Government > Government type	limited democracy	republic
Government > Legal system	mixed legal system of common law based on the English model and Chinese customary law (in matters of family and land tenure)	mixed legal system of civil, common, Islamic, and customary law
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.75% Ranked 193th.	1.86% Ranked 110th. 6% more than Hong Kong
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.32 per 1,000 people Ranked 64th. 14% more than Philippines	1.16 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	12.85% Ranked 193th.	17.28% Ranked 50th. 34% more than Hong Kong
People > Population	7.18 million Ranked 99th.	105.72 million Ranked 12th. 15 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	3.1% of GDP Ranked 14th.	-2.3% of GDP Ranked 76th.
Geography > Climate	subtropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall	tropical marine; northeast monsoon (November to April); southwest monsoon (May to October)
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (both sexes)	12.2 Ranked 4th. 4 times more than Philippines	2.75 Ranked 4th.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people	15.94 Ranked 48th.	63.26 Ranked 37th. 4 times more than Hong Kong
Geography > Area > Land	1,042 sq km Ranked 175th.	298,170 sq km Ranked 69th. 286 times more than Hong Kong
Government > Legislative branch	unicameral Legislative Council or LegCo	bicameral Congress or Kongreso consists of the Senate or Senado (24 seats - one-half elected every three years; members elected at large by popular vote to serve six-year terms) and the House of Representatives or Kapulungan Ng Nga Kinatawan; the House has 287 seats including 230 members in one tier representing districts and 57 sectoral party-list members in a second tier representing special minorities elected on the basis of one seat for every 2% of the total vote but with each party limited to three seats; a party represented in one tier may not hold seats in the other tier; all House members are elected by popular vote to serve three-year terms
Geography > Geographic coordinates	22 15 N, 114 10 E	13 00 N, 122 00 E
Religion > Religions	eclectic mixture of local religions 90%, Christian 10%	Roman Catholic 80.9%, Muslim 5%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	71 Ranked 33th. 2 times more than Philippines	29.35 Ranked 100th.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	-0.363 Ranked 179th.	0.076 Ranked 59th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$6.44 Ranked 27th. 6 times more than Philippines	$1.12 Ranked 140th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	3.3% Ranked 99th.	7% Ranked 62nd. 2 times more than Hong Kong
Health > Human height > Average female height	1.587 m (5 ft 2 ⁄ 2 in)	1.502 m (4 ft 11 in)
People > Ethnic groups	Chinese 93.6%, Filipino 1.9%, Indonesian 1.9%, other 2.6%	Tagalog 28.1%, Cebuano 13.1%, Ilocano 9%, Bisaya/Binisaya 7.6%, Hiligaynon Ilonggo 7.5%, Bikol 6%, Waray 3.4%, other 25.3%
Government > Suffrage	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	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	1,104 sq km Ranked 184th.	300,000 sq km Ranked 74th. 272 times more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	9.06% Ranked 193th.	12.04% Ranked 49th. 33% more than Hong Kong
Government > 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	several previous; latest ratified 2 February 1987, effective 11 February 1987
Crime > Total crimes	80,592 Ranked 51st.	85,776 Ranked 47th. 6% more than Hong Kong
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	0.4% Ranked 26th.	0.8% Ranked 23th. Twice as much as Hong Kong
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	HK$30 per hour is the minimum wage in Hong Kong .	url= http://www.nwpc.dole.gov.ph/pages/statistics/stat_current_regional.html\|title=SUMMARY OF CURRENT REGIONAL DAILY MINIMUM WAGE RATES\|accessdate=23 August 2013}}</ref>
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes	112 Ranked 40th.	5,813 Ranked 10th. 52 times more than Hong Kong
Government > Judicial branch	Court of Final Appeal, High Court (Court of Appeal and the Court of the First Instance), district courts, magistrates' courts, and other special courts	Supreme Court (15 justices are appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial and Bar Council and serve until 70 years of age); Court of Appeals; Sandigan-bayan (special court for hearing corruption cases of government officials)
Education > Children out of school, primary	4,581 Ranked 51st.	1.47 million Ranked 4th. 321 times more than Hong Kong
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	77 Ranked 114th. 3 times more than Philippines	30 Ranked 143th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$46,026.59 Ranked 8th. 12 times more than Philippines	$3,779.79 Ranked 124th.
People > Birth rate	7.58 births/1,000 population Ranked 222nd.	24.62 births/1,000 population Ranked 60th. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Crime > Total crimes per 1000	11.95 Ranked 50th. 11 times more than Philippines	1.06 Ranked 79th.
People > Population growth	-0.363% Ranked 179th.	0.076% Ranked 59th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	14.43 Ranked 63th.	31.44 Ranked 38th. 2 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$57.87 billion Ranked 49th. 59% more than Philippines	$36.35 billion Ranked 59th.
People > Age distribution > Median age	52.88 years Ranked 3rd. 27% more than Philippines	41.53 years Ranked 148th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$50,900.00 Ranked 7th. 12 times more than Philippines	$4,400.00 Ranked 130th.
Government > Political parties and leaders	<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 />	Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (Struggle of Filipino Democrats) or LDP [Edgardo ANGARA]<br />Lakas ng EDSA-Christian Muslim Democrats or Lakas-CMD [Manuel "Mar" ROXAS]<br />Liberal Party or LP [Manuel ROXAS]<br />Nacionalista Party or NP [Manuel "Manny" VILLAR]<br />Nationalist People's Coalition or NPC [Frisco SAN JUAN]<br />PDP-Laban [Aquilino PIMENTEL]<br />People's Reform Party [Miriam Defensor SANTIAGO]<br />Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino (Force of the Philippine Masses) or PMP [Joseph ESTRADA]<br />
Health > Human height > Average male height	1.717 m (5 ft 7 ⁄ 2 in)	1.619 m (5 ft 3 ⁄ 2 in)
Economy > Economy > Overview	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.	Philippine GDP growth, which cooled from 7.6% in 2010 to 3.9% in 2011, expanded to 6.6% in 2012 - meeting the government's targeted 6%-7% growth range. The 2012 expansion partly reflected a rebound from depressed 2011 export and public sector spending levels. The economy has weathered global economic and financial downturns better than its regional peers due to minimal exposure to troubled international securities, lower dependence on exports, relatively resilient domestic consumption, large remittances from four- to five-million overseas Filipino workers, and a rapidly expanding business process outsourcing industry. The current account balance had recorded consecutive surpluses since 2003; international reserves are at record highs; the banking system is stable; and the stock market was Asia's second best-performer in 2012. Efforts to improve tax administration and expenditure management have helped ease the Philippines' tight fiscal situation and reduce high debt levels. The Philippines received several credit rating upgrades on its sovereign debt in 2012, and has had little difficulty tapping domestic and international markets to finance its deficits. Achieving a higher growth path nevertheless remains a pressing challenge. Economic growth in the Philippines averaged 4.5% during the MACAPAGAL-ARROYO administration but poverty worsened during her term. Growth has accelerated under the AQUINO government, but with limited progress thus far in bringing down unemployment, which hovers around 7%, and improving the quality of jobs. Underemployment is nearly 20% and more than 40% of the employed are estimated to be working in the informal sector. The AQUINO administration has been working to boost the budgets for education, health, cash transfers to the poor, and other social spending programs, and is relying on the private sector to help fund major infrastructure projects under its Public-Private Partnership program. Long term challenges include reforming governance and the judicial system, building infrastructure, improving regulatory predictability, and the ease of doing business, attracting higher levels of local and foreign investments. The Philippine Constitution and the other laws continue to restrict foreign ownership in important activities/sectors (such as land ownership and public utilities).
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	2.4 Ranked 12th.	53.84 Ranked 45th. 22 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Exports	$466.00 billion Ranked 11th. 10 times more than Philippines	$46.28 billion Ranked 58th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	17 Ranked 10th.	4,947 Ranked 13th. 291 times more than Hong Kong
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Executive Council or ExCo consists of 15 official members and 16 non-official members	Cabinet appointed by the president with consent of Commission of Appointments
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	4.89 per 1,000 people Ranked 43th. 5 times more than Philippines	1 per 1,000 people Ranked 57th.
Education > Compulsary education duration	9 Ranked 74th. 50% more than Philippines	6 Ranked 176th.
People > Gender > Female population	3.48 million Ranked 113th.	95.14 million Ranked 13th. 27 times more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	883,563 Ranked 120th.	32.43 million Ranked 13th. 37 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$45,550.61 per capita Ranked 6th. 12 times more than Philippines	$3,756.92 per capita Ranked 73th.
Agriculture > Rural population	0.0 Ranked 219th.	24,893 Ranked 133th.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth	29.8 Ranked 1st. 29% more than Philippines	23.1 Ranked 7th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	5,748.14 kWh per capita Ranked 38th. 10 times more than Philippines	556.1 kWh per capita Ranked 128th.
People > Death rate	7.39 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 117th. 49% more than Philippines	4.95 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 186th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$1.68 Ranked 26th. 2 times more than Philippines	$0.72 Ranked 98th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$1.76 Ranked 40th. 57% more than Philippines	$1.12 Ranked 74th.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (pro-China); Chinese Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong; Confederation of Trade Unions or CTU (pro-democracy) [LEE Cheuk-yan, general secretary]; Federation of Hong Kong Industries; Federation of Trade Unions or FTU (pro-China) [CHENG Yiu-tong, executive councilor]; Hong Kong Alliance in Support of the Patriotic Democratic Movement in China [LEE Cheuk-yan, chairman]; Hong Kong and Kowloon Trade Union Council (pro-Taiwan); Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union [FUNG Wai-wah, president]; Neighborhood and Workers' Service Center or NWSC [LEUNG Yiu-chung, LegCo member] (pro-democracy); Civic Act-up [Cyd HO Sau-lan, LegCo member] (pro-democracy)	Black and White Movement [Vicente ROMANO]<br />Kilosbayan [Jovito SALONGA]
Geography > Natural resources	outstanding deepwater harbor, feldspar	timber, petroleum, nickel, cobalt, silver, gold, salt, copper
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$552.33 Ranked 39th. 4% more than Philippines	$531.59 Ranked 43th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	45.07 billion kWh Ranked 8th.	56.84 billion kWh Ranked 24th. 26% more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	99.51% Ranked 3rd. 64% more than Philippines	60.62% Ranked 149th.
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	1,092 kmÂ² Ranked 172nd.	300,000 kmÂ² Ranked 72nd. 275 times more than Hong Kong
People > Population growth rate	0.39% Ranked 156th.	1.84% Ranked 64th. 5 times more than Hong Kong
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	0.148 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 222nd.	3.1 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 183th. 21 times more than Hong Kong
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	1,511.37 per 1,000 people Ranked 4th. 54% more than Philippines	981 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st.
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	0.64 Ranked 59th.	15.99 Ranked 32nd. 25 times more than Hong Kong
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	83.42 Ranked 1st. 22% more than Philippines	68.39 Ranked 131st.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	725.04 Ranked 41st. 2 times more than Philippines	355.68 Ranked 114th.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	5,948.87 Ranked 34th. 9 times more than Philippines	646.96 Ranked 109th.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$147.55 Ranked 57th. 80% more than Philippines	$81.85 Ranked 92nd.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	44.19 Ranked 89th.	45.69 Ranked 88th. 3% more than Hong Kong
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	15.91 Ranked 83th.	20.98 Ranked 69th. 32% more than Hong Kong
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	30 CIA Ranked 115th.	51 CIA Ranked 61st. 70% more than Hong Kong
Media > Internet users	4.87 million Ranked 47th.	8.28 million Ranked 34th. 70% more than Hong Kong
Economy > Public debt	37.8% of GDP Ranked 93th.	51.5% of GDP Ranked 62nd. 36% more than Hong Kong
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	4.1% Ranked 94th. 28% more than Philippines	3.2% Ranked 114th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	20.13 Ranked 17th.	34.81 Ranked 6th. 73% more than Hong Kong
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	82.56 Ranked 5th. 53% more than Philippines	54.05 Ranked 45th.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$3.95 billion Ranked 41st.	$51.41 billion Ranked 14th. 13 times more than Hong Kong
Language > Languages	Cantonese 90.8% (official), English 2.8% (official), Putonghua (Mandarin) 0.9%, other Chinese dialects 4.4%, other 1.1%	Filipino (official; based on Tagalog) and English (official); eight major dialects - Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	92.8% Ranked 3rd. 63% more than Philippines	57.1% Ranked 105th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	623,082 Ranked 120th.	22.6 million Ranked 12th. 36 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Exports per capita	$65,132.92 Ranked 2nd. 136 times more than Philippines	$478.56 Ranked 132nd.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	600.9 per 1,000 people Ranked 4th. 13 times more than Philippines	45.14 per 1,000 people Ranked 90th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$2.74 Ranked 3rd. 71% more than Philippines	$1.60 Ranked 47th.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$9.66 Ranked 40th. 3 times more than Philippines	$3.81 Ranked 127th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	42.27% Ranked 3rd. 60% more than Philippines	26.47% Ranked 150th.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$82.80 Ranked 101st.	$82.90 Ranked 100th. About the same as Hong Kong
Government > Administrative divisions	none (special administrative region of China)	80 provinces and 39 chartered cities<br /><strong>provinces:</strong> Abra, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Aklan, Albay, Antique, Apayao, Aurora, Basilan, Bataan, Batanes, Batangas, Biliran, Benguet, Bohol, Bukidnon, Bulacan, Cagayan, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cavite, Cebu, Compostela, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Dinagat Islands, Eastern Samar, Guimaras, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Iloilo, Isabela, Kalinga, Laguna, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, La Union, Leyte, Maguindanao, Marinduque, Masbate, Mindoro Occidental, Mindoro Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental, Mountain Province, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, North Cotabato, Northern Samar, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Palawan, Pampanga, Pangasinan, Quezon, Quirino, Rizal, Romblon, Samar, Sarangani, Siquijor, Sorsogon, South Cotabato, Southern Leyte, Sultan Kudarat, Sulu, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Tarlac, Tawi-Tawi, Zambales, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay<br /><strong>chartered cities:</strong> Angeles, Antipolo, Bacolod, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Caloocan, Cebu, Cotabato, Dagupan, Davao, General Santos, Iligan, Iloilo, Lapu-Lapu, Las Pinas, Lucena, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Naga, Navotas, Olongapo, Ormoc, Paranaque, Pasay, Pasig, Puerto Princesa, Quezon, San Juan, Santiago, Tacloban, Taguig, Valenzuela, Zamboanga
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	87.38 Ranked 5th. 10 times more than Philippines	8.9 Ranked 136th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	3.45 million Ranked 117th.	116.86 million Ranked 12th. 34 times more than Hong Kong
Education > Literacy > Total population	94% Ranked 63th.	95.9% Ranked 56th. 2% more than Hong Kong
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	75.78 Ranked 5th. 7% more than Philippines	70.98 Ranked 18th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	280,948 Ranked 121st.	10.62 million Ranked 13th. 38 times more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$2.82 Ranked 40th. 92% more than Philippines	$1.47 Ranked 130th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	1.1 Ranked 51st.	1.24 Ranked 62nd. 12% more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$4,821.97 Ranked 5th. 11 times more than Philippines	$457.41 Ranked 134th.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	53.7 Ranked 2nd. 20% more than Philippines	44.8 Ranked 14th.
Religion > Religions > All	eclectic mixture of local religions 90%, Christian 10%	Roman Catholic 80.9%, Evangelical 2.8%, Iglesia ni Kristo 2.3%, Aglipayan 2%, other Christian 4.5%, Muslim 5%, other 1.8%, unspecified 0.6%, none 0.1% (2000 census)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$31,567.28 Ranked 23th. 70% more than Philippines	$18,517.69 Ranked 112th.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 109th. The same as Philippines	6 Ranked 105th.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 138th. 50% more than Philippines	4 Ranked 197th.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	42.07 billion Ranked 52nd.	61.5 billion Ranked 42nd. 46% more than Hong Kong
Media > Televisions per 1000	273.37 Ranked 61st. 6 times more than Philippines	44.79 Ranked 138th.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	56.24 Ranked 121st.	2,130.51 Ranked 13th. 38 times more than Hong Kong
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	41.81 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 28th. 13 times more than Philippines	3.27 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 3rd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	44.88% Ranked 194th.	56.25% Ranked 48th. 25% more than Hong Kong
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	3,050 Ranked 43th.	665,779 Ranked 5th. 218 times more than Hong Kong
People > Population in 2015	7,764 thousand Ranked 97th.	96,840 thousand Ranked 13th. 12 times more than Hong Kong
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	31.3 Ranked 1st. 9% more than Philippines	28.8 Ranked 12th.
Geography > Terrain	hilly to mountainous with steep slopes; lowlands in north	mostly mountains with narrow to extensive coastal lowlands
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	82.04 years Ranked 8th. 14% more than Philippines	71.66 years Ranked 129th.
Military > Service age and obligation	18 years of age	18-25 years of age (officers 21-29) for compulsory and voluntary military service; applicants must be single male or female Philippine citizens
Geography > Location	Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China	Southeastern Asia, archipelago between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	70.45 Ranked 9th. 7% more than Philippines	65.74 Ranked 25th.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	7.15 million Ranked 4th.	41.88 million Ranked 6th. 6 times more than Hong Kong
Lifestyle > Quality of life index	80.44 Ranked 43th. 3 times more than Philippines	26.47 Ranked 60th.
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	3.51% Ranked 9th. 32% more than Philippines	2.65% Ranked 108th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	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	agriculture 36%, industry 16%, services 48%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.916 Ranked 22nd. 21% more than Philippines	0.758 Ranked 83th.
Labor > Unemployment rate	4.6% Ranked 78th.	7.3% Ranked 51st. 59% more than Hong Kong
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	3.16 Ranked 60th.	4.74 Ranked 67th. 50% more than Hong Kong
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	6 Ranked 150th. The same as Philippines	6 Ranked 151st.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	65.62 Ranked 22nd.	65.88 Ranked 21st. About the same as Hong Kong
Media > Households with television	99% Ranked 6th. 57% more than Philippines	63.1% Ranked 35th.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	8.2 per 1,000 people Ranked 180th.	24.16 per 1,000 people Ranked 71st. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Culture > Happy Planet Index	41.6 Ranked 84th.	52.4 Ranked 24th. 26% more than Hong Kong
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	Chief Executive LEUNG Chun-ying [C.Y.LEUNG] (since 1 July 2012)	President Benigno AQUINO (since 30 June 2010)
Geography > Coastline	733 km Ranked 94th.	36,289 km Ranked 5th. 50 times more than Hong Kong
Labor > Labor force	3.7 million Ranked 77th.	38.9 million Ranked 15th. 11 times more than Hong Kong
Environment > Current issues	air and water pollution from rapid urbanization	uncontrolled deforestation especially in watershed areas; soil erosion; air and water pollution in major urban centers; coral reef degradation; increasing pollution of coastal mangrove swamps that are important fish breeding grounds
Energy > Oil > Consumption	359,000 bbl/day Ranked 32nd. 17% more than Philippines	307,200 bbl/day Ranked 5th.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	86.7 Ranked 1st. 21% more than Philippines	71.9 Ranked 129th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	33.02% Ranked 3rd. 3 times more than Philippines	11.96% Ranked 91st.
Health > Life expectancy > Men	80 years Ranked 7th. 21% more than Philippines	66 years Ranked 82nd.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>Radio-TV Hong Kong (RTHK) - government-funded</p> </p>Asia TV (ATV) - private, terrestrial</p> </p>Television Broadcasts (TVB) - private, terrestrial</p>	<p>ABS-CBN - commercial</p> </p>GMA Network - commercial</p> </p>ETC - commercial</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15527446">Full Article</a>
People > Total fertility rate	1.11 children born/woman Ranked 219th.	3.1 children born/woman Ranked 53th. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	80.3 Ranked 4th. 23% more than Philippines	65.05 Ranked 133th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	37.03% Ranked 2nd. 81% more than Philippines	20.46% Ranked 150th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$2.18 Ranked 40th. 2 times more than Philippines	$0.90 Ranked 132nd.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	283.54 per 1,000 people Ranked 53th. 5 times more than Philippines	51.86 per 1,000 people Ranked 121st.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	President of China HU Jintao (since 15 March 2003)	President Benigno AQUINO (since 30 June 2010); Vice President Jejomar BINAY (since 30 June 2010)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	Unit 8000, Box 1, DPO AP 96521-0006	PSC 500, FPO AP 96515-1000
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	227.93 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than Philippines	106.77 Ranked 94th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$365.60 billion Ranked 35th.	$419.60 billion Ranked 31st. 15% more than Hong Kong
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Hourly minimum wage	$3.98 Ranked 30th. 4 times more than Philippines	$0.91 Ranked 99th.
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	29.97 Ranked 48th.	35.28 Ranked 43th. 18% more than Hong Kong
Government > International organization participation	ADB, APEC, BIS, FATF, ICC (national committees), IHO, IMF, IMO (associate), Interpol (subbureau), IOC, ISO (correspondent), ITUC (NGOs), UNWTO (associate), UPU, WCO, WTO	ADB, APEC, APT, ARF, ASEAN, BIS, CD, CICA (observer), CP, EAS, FAO, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MINUSTAH, NAM, OAS (observer), OPCW, PCA, PIF (partner), UN, UNCTAD, UNDOF, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, Union Latina, UNISFA, UNMIL, UNMISS, UNMIT, UNMOGIP, UNOCI, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.36 Ranked 178th.	0.64 Ranked 72nd. 78% more than Hong Kong
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	572.71 Ranked 25th. 10 times more than Philippines	59.63 Ranked 116th.
Religion > Major religion(s)	Buddhism, Taoism	Christianity
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$24.18 Ranked 119th.	$42.42 Ranked 71st. 75% more than Hong Kong
Geography > Area > Water	50 sq km Ranked 144th.	1,830 sq km Ranked 92nd. 37 times more than Hong Kong
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	11.3% Ranked 228th.	34% Ranked 63th. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Media > Broadcast media	2 m	multiple national private TV and radio networks; multi-channel satellite and cable TV systems available; more than 350 TV stations - 4 major TV networks operating nationwide with 1 being government-owned; some 1100 cable TV providers and some 1,200 radio stations broadcasting; the Philippines is scheduled to complete the switch from analog to digital broadcasting by the end of 2015
Transport > Airports	2 Ranked 204th.	247 Ranked 24th. 124 times more than Hong Kong
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	six times the size of Washington, DC	slightly larger than Arizona
Language > Major language(s)	Chinese (mainly Cantonese), English (both official)	Filipino, English (both official)
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	0.73 Ranked 39th. 3 times more than Philippines	0.23 Ranked 140th.
People > Gender > Male population	3.39 million Ranked 113th.	92.56 million Ranked 13th. 27 times more than Hong Kong
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	39.03 billion Ranked 59th.	69.18 billion Ranked 39th. 77% more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	2.91 million Ranked 102nd.	49.69 million Ranked 12th. 17 times more than Hong Kong
Industry > Gross value added by construction	9.76 billion Ranked 46th.	14.64 billion Ranked 33th. 50% more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$16,865.81 Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than Philippines	$1,662.12 Ranked 86th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	50.12% Ranked 194th.	62.26% Ranked 48th. 24% more than Hong Kong
Economy > Fiscal year	1	calendar year
Background > Overview	<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>	<p>More than 7,000 islands make up the Philippines, but the bulk of its fast-growing population lives on just 11 of them. </p> <p>Although endowed with many fine beaches and a growing tourism industry, much of the country is mountainous and prone to earthquakes and eruptions from around 20 active volcanoes. It is often buffeted by typhoons and other storms. </p> <p>The Philippines - a Spanish colony for more than three centuries and named after a 16th century Spanish king - was taken over by the US in the early 20th century after a protracted rebellion against rule from Madrid. Spanish and US influences remain strong, especially in terms of language, religion and government.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15521300">Full Article</a>
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	2,106.11 Ranked 57th. 5 times more than Philippines	425.57 Ranked 120th.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	14.4% Ranked 47th. 3 times more than Philippines	4.4% Ranked 148th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	7% Ranked 212th.	31.3% Ranked 69th. 4 times more than Hong Kong
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	14.2 Ranked 89th.	45.18 Ranked 34th. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	6,663.72 people/mÂ² Ranked 3rd. 24 times more than Philippines	278.55 people/mÂ² Ranked 34th.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	317.38 Ranked 19th. 14 times more than Philippines	22.2 Ranked 115th.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$7.76 Ranked 95th.	$42.23 Ranked 67th. 5 times more than Hong Kong
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	18.45 per 1 million people Ranked 39th. 10 times more than Philippines	1.92 per 1 million people Ranked 49th.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$143.62 million Ranked 95th.	$29.62 billion Ranked 16th. 206 times more than Hong Kong
People > Nationality > Noun	Chinese/Hong Konger	Filipino(s)
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<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>	<p>ABS-CBN - operates stations nationally</p> </p>GMA Network - operates stations nationally</p> </p>Manila Broadcasting Company (MBC) - operates stations nationally</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-15527446">Full Article</a>
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	89.77 Ranked 17th. 20% more than Philippines	74.86 Ranked 61st.
Economy > Imports per capita	$68,124.00 Ranked 2nd. 107 times more than Philippines	$635.84 Ranked 143th.
Education > Literacy > Female	90.5% Ranked 73th.	95.8% Ranked 52nd. 6% more than Hong Kong
Labor > Labor force, total	3.73 million Ranked 94th.	41.28 million Ranked 16th. 11 times more than Hong Kong
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	2.9 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 211th.	19.34 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 98th. 7 times more than Hong Kong
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	January 21, 1998	November 22, 1996
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$83.16 Ranked 52nd. 50% more than Philippines	$55.30 Ranked 106th.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	73.87% Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Philippines	32.87% Ranked 149th.
Transport > Commute > Distance	12 km Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines	4.5 km Ranked 10th.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Tai Mo Shan 958 m	Mount Apo 2,954 m
Economy > Technology index	4.49 Ranked 33th. 21% more than Philippines	3.72 Ranked 62nd.
Agriculture > Products	fresh vegetables; poultry, pork; fish	sugarcane, coconuts, rice, corn, bananas, cassavas, pineapples, mangoes; pork, eggs, beef; fish
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	80.43 Ranked 12th. 3 times more than Philippines	25.78 Ranked 117th.
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	72.8 Ranked 42nd. Twice as much as Philippines	36.24 Ranked 110th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$3.87 Ranked 138th. 33% more than Philippines	$2.91 Ranked 144th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	47.58 Ranked 37th.	71.05 Ranked 12th. 49% more than Hong Kong
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.906 Ranked 14th. 39% more than Philippines	0.654 Ranked 115th.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	0.426 Ranked 50th.	7.25 Ranked 32nd. 17 times more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	4.09% Ranked 193th.	5.66% Ranked 51st. 38% more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$5.93 Ranked 76th. 74% more than Philippines	$3.40 Ranked 131st.
Economy > Big Mac Index	$1.55 Ranked 56th.	$1.56 Ranked 54th. 1% more than Hong Kong
Military > Military branches	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	Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP): Army, Navy (includes Marine Corps), Air Force
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$7.11 Ranked 47th. 156 times more than Philippines	$0.05 Ranked 169th.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	1,489.95 kW Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than Philippines	175.08 kW Ranked 124th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	2.55 million Ranked 100th.	38.41 million Ranked 11th. 15 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Exports > Commodities	electrical machinery and appliances, textiles, apparel, footwear, watches and clocks, toys, plastics, precious stones, printed material	semiconductors and electronic products, transport equipment, garments, copper products, petroleum products, coconut oil, fruits
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	6,037.75 kWh Ranked 9th. 10 times more than Philippines	592.04 kWh Ranked 32nd.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$2.16 Ranked 9th. 73% more than Philippines	$1.25 Ranked 109th.
Religion > Christianity > Percent Christian	11.7% Ranked 14th.	90.5% Ranked 3rd. 8 times more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	3.09 million Ranked 117th.	105.58 million Ranked 12th. 34 times more than Hong Kong
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	4.06 billion Ranked 85th.	51.41 billion Ranked 29th. 13 times more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	78.24 Ranked 34th. 81% more than Philippines	43.17 Ranked 113th.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	4,065 Ranked 109th.	750,851 Ranked 4th. 185 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio	9.7 Ranked 2nd. 4% more than Philippines	9.3 Ranked 12th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$2,054.38 Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Philippines	$294.53 Ranked 120th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$2.67 Ranked 64th. 32% more than Philippines	$2.02 Ranked 91st.
Energy > Electricity > Production	41.3 billion kWh Ranked 12th.	67.45 billion kWh Ranked 33th. 63% more than Hong Kong
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Hong Kong Special Administrative Region	Republic of the Philippines
Media > Personal computers per 1000	612.4 Ranked 3rd. 14 times more than Philippines	43.74 Ranked 90th.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	0.277 km per 1,000 people Ranked 111th.	2.67 km per 1,000 people Ranked 49th. 10 times more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	1.35 million Ranked 83th.	10.59 million Ranked 17th. 8 times more than Hong Kong
People > Cities > Urban population	100,000 Ranked 5th. 33% more than Philippines	75,107 Ranked 91st.
Geography > Land use > Arable land	5.05% Ranked 149th.	18% Ranked 59th. 4 times more than Hong Kong
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	7.17 Ranked 61st.	12.6 Ranked 47th. 76% more than Hong Kong
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	75.5% Ranked 5th. 19 times more than Philippines	4% Ranked 115th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	16.86 Ranked 90th.	41.86 Ranked 44th. 2 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Imports	$487.40 billion Ranked 9th. 8 times more than Philippines	$61.49 billion Ranked 46th.
People > Nationality > Adjective	Chinese/Hong Kong	Philippine
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 5, FM 9, shortwave 0	AM 381, FM 628, shortwave 4 (each shortwave station operates on multiple frequencies in the language of the target audience)
People > Sex ratio > Total population	0.94 male(s)/female Ranked 195th.	1 male(s)/female Ranked 83th. 6% more than Hong Kong
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	8.76% Ranked 192nd.	11.62% Ranked 50th. 33% more than Hong Kong
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	34.38 Ranked 38th. 1% more than Philippines	34.12 Ranked 39th.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	0.97 births per woman Ranked 178th.	3.2 births per woman Ranked 66th. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (males)	10.6 Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Philippines	4.5 Ranked 5th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	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)	president and vice president elected on separate tickets by popular vote for a single six-year term; election held on 10 May 2010 (next election to be held in May 2016)
Crime > Software piracy rate	51% Ranked 70th.	69% Ranked 43th. 35% more than Hong Kong
Health > Infant mortality rate	2.97 Ranked 178th.	24.24 Ranked 84th. 8 times more than Hong Kong
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	33 Ranked 46th.	1,134 Ranked 2nd. 34 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$49.79 billion Ranked 53th. 18% more than Philippines	$42.10 billion Ranked 59th.
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.07 male(s)/female Ranked 23th. 2% more than Philippines	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 129th.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$200.12 billion Ranked 12th. 69% more than Philippines	$118.26 billion Ranked 20th.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.382 per 1,000 people Ranked 80th. 3 times more than Philippines	0.112 per 1,000 people Ranked 92nd.
Energy > Crude oil > Production	100 bbl/day Ranked 120th.	25,240 bbl/day Ranked 73th. 252 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > GINI index	43.44 Ranked 22nd.	44.53 Ranked 13th. 3% more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	51.96 Ranked 67th. 2 times more than Philippines	23.68 Ranked 139th.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$22,078.28 Ranked 2nd. 58 times more than Philippines	$379.74 Ranked 87th.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	4.45 trillion Ranked 24th. 37% more than Philippines	3.25 trillion Ranked 26th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	22.16 Ranked 89th.	47.32 Ranked 54th. 2 times more than Hong Kong
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$6,575.46 per capita Ranked 10th. 23 times more than Philippines	$285.49 per capita Ranked 62nd.
Transport > Rail > Railway length	210 km Ranked 127th.	479 km Ranked 113th. 2 times more than Hong Kong
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$6.79 Ranked 115th. 37% more than Philippines	$4.94 Ranked 130th.
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index	2,107.69 Ranked 7th.	7,375.56 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$18.05 billion Ranked 35th.	$77.78 billion Ranked 20th. 4 times more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$10,251.65 Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than Philippines	$1,009.01 Ranked 84th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$2.22 Ranked 24th. 54% more than Philippines	$1.44 Ranked 58th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	19.57% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Philippines	5.64% Ranked 146th.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	3 Ranked 95th. 3 times more than Philippines	1 Ranked 200th.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	1,798.48 per 1,000 people Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Philippines	459.29 per 1,000 people Ranked 83th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita	1,460.11 kWh Ranked 39th. 8 times more than Philippines	186.8 kWh Ranked 125th.
Government > National symbol(s)	orchid tree flower	Philippine eagle
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	1,364.82 Ranked 40th. 9 times more than Philippines	151.35 Ranked 141st.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	1.3% Ranked 119th.	5.1% Ranked 87th. 4 times more than Hong Kong
Geography > Irrigated land	20 sq km Ranked 157th.	152,500 sq km Ranked 5th. 7625 times more than Hong Kong
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	25.23 billion Ranked 30th. 55% more than Philippines	16.23 billion Ranked 47th.
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$268.87 billion Ranked 34th. 6% more than Philippines	$252.55 billion Ranked 37th.
Cost of living > IPad Index	$501.52 Ranked 41st.	$556.42 Ranked 33th. 11% more than Hong Kong
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	567.45 per 1,000 people Ranked 26th. 10 times more than Philippines	58.19 per 1,000 people Ranked 119th.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita	4.05 per 1,000 people Ranked 41st. 97% more than Philippines	2.06 per 1,000 people Ranked 108th.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	2 million Ranked 124th.	19.82 billion Ranked 33th. 9912 times more than Hong Kong
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	35.48 Ranked 35th.	46 Ranked 23th. 30% more than Hong Kong
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$38.65 Ranked 58th. 3 times more than Philippines	$15.14 Ranked 133th.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	41.88% Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Philippines	10.91% Ranked 125th.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	609.64 Ranked 5th. 15 times more than Philippines	40.73 Ranked 147th.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	86 years Ranked 3rd. 18% more than Philippines	73 years Ranked 78th.
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Electrical and electronic goods, clothing	Electrical machinery, clothing, food and live animals, chemicals, timber products
Geography > Natural hazards	occasional typhoons	astride typhoon belt, usually affected by 15 and struck by five to six cyclonic storms per year; landslides; active volcanoes; destructive earthquakes; tsunamis
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	6.62 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 29th.	20.65 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 18th. 3 times more than Hong Kong
Government > Flag description	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	two equal horizontal bands of blue (top) and red; a white equilateral triangle is based on the hoist side; the center of the triangle displays a yellow sun with eight primary rays; each corner of the triangle contains a small, yellow, five-pointed star; blue stands for peace and justice, red symbolizes courage, the white equal-sided triangle represents equality; the rays recall the first eight provinces that sought independence from Spain, while the stars represent the three major geographical divisions of the country: Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; the design of the flag dates to 1897
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$6,644.17 Ranked 34th. 23 times more than Philippines	$287.23 Ranked 111th.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	369.22 billion Ranked 47th.	1.73 trillion Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Hong Kong
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	52.42 Ranked 23th. 81% more than Philippines	28.95 Ranked 48th.
Economy > Debt > External	$134.70 billion Ranked 37th. 80% more than Philippines	$74.88 billion Ranked 53th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$1,263.81 Ranked 11th. 10 times more than Philippines	$125.93 Ranked 135th.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	8,605.86$ Ranked 12th. 71 times more than Philippines	121.12$ Ranked 92nd.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	27.91 Ranked 79th.	45.74 Ranked 46th. 64% more than Hong Kong
Economy > Central bank discount rate	0.5% Ranked 50th.	5.3% Ranked 21st. 11 times more than Hong Kong
Media > Televisions	1.84 million Ranked 64th.	3.7 million Ranked 40th. 2 times more than Hong Kong
Education > Secondary education, pupils	486,942 Ranked 34th.	6.77 million Ranked 15th. 14 times more than Hong Kong
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	555.12 per 1,000 people Ranked 7th. 8 times more than Philippines	72.15 per 1,000 people Ranked 2nd.
Crime > Suicide rates > Suicide rate (females	13.8 Ranked 1st. 14 times more than Philippines	1 Ranked 4th.
Education > College and university > Private school share	16.56% Ranked 27th.	62.57% Ranked 21st. 4 times more than Hong Kong
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	0.94 Ranked 113th.	0.99 Ranked 52nd. 5% more than Hong Kong
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$84,235.72 per capita Ranked 9th. 124 times more than Philippines	$678.33 per capita Ranked 81st.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	34.38 Ranked 76th.	55.19 Ranked 63th. 61% more than Hong Kong
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	93% Ranked 1st. 65% more than Philippines	56.4% Ranked 108th.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	5,244.68 kWh per capita Ranked 46th. 8 times more than Philippines	620.46 kWh per capita Ranked 121st.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	0.15 sq km Ranked 193th.	3.3 sq km Ranked 170th. 22 times more than Hong Kong

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