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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax: Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax)". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Crime levels: Level of crime. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How serious you feel the level of crime is?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Murder rate: Homicide rate per year per 100,000 inhabitants in various countries.
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate: Homicides per 100’000 residents. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Homicide is a broader category than murder, as it also includes manslaughter. The exact legal definition varies across countries, some of which include infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia and deaths caused by dangerous driving.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop).
Economy > Population below poverty line: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft: Number of fighter aircrafts (fixed wing aircrafts with combat capability).
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
Crime > Age of criminal responsibility: The age at which a person is no longer excluded from criminal liability. The lowest age is indicated for countries where there isn’t a single age limit, for example where different states have different regulations (such as the USA) or there is different limits for boy and girls (such as in Iran). The spectrum is specifically wide for the USA and Mexico (both 6-12 years). Several US states do not stipulate any minimal age for criminal responsibility at all. For further qualifications, exceptions and other notes, please refer to notes.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
Military > Army > Main battle tanks: Number of main battle tanks.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro). Prices in current USD.
Environment > Marine fish catch: Total marine fish catch
Units: Metric Tons
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Health > Human height > Average female height: Average female height.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
Crime > Police officers: Number of police officers per 100,000 population.
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Crime > Total crimes: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Government > Judicial branch: The name(s) of the highest court(s) and a brief description of the selection process for members.
Education > Children out of school, primary: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people: Motor vehicles per 1000 people.
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Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use: Annual prevalence.
Crime > Total crimes per 1000: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Age distribution > Median age: The median age of the country's residents. This is the age most people are in the country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Industry > Manufacturing output: Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars."
Crime > Murders with firearms per million: Total recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per million population for the same year.
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
Energy > Commercial energy use: Commercial energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Commercial energy use refers to apparent consumption, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
Health > Human height > Average male height: Average male height.
Economy > Economy > Overview: This entry briefly describes the type of economy, including the degree of market orientation, the level of economic development, the most important natural resources, and the unique areas of specialization. It also characterizes major economic events and policy changes in the most recent 12 months and may include a statement about one or two key future macroeconomic trends.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > Exports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet: Cabinet includes the official name for any body of high-ranking advisers roughly comparable to a U.S. Cabinet. Also notes the method for selection of members.
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people: Hospital beds include inpatient beds available in public, private, general, and specialized hospitals and rehabilitation centers. In most cases beds for both acute and chronic care are included.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people: Total number of divorces in given year by country. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Education > Compulsary education duration: Number of years students are required to be enrolled in school for all levels of education. For instance, compulsary education lasts for 12 years in the United States.
People > Gender > Female population: Total female population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total: Number of people aged 0-14.
Military > Budget: Annual defense budget in billion USD.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
People > Mother's mean age at first birth: This entry provides the mean (average) age of mothers at the birth of their first child. It is a useful indicator for gauging the success of family planning programs aiming to reduce maternal mortality, increase contraceptive use – particularly among married and unmarried adolescents, delay age at first marriage, and improve the health of newborns.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
Environment > Ecological footprint: Ecological footprint per capita
Units: Hectares per Person
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year: Average rainfall is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g). Prices in current USD.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Crime > Burglaries: Number of burglaries recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant persons out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant person is a person aged 0-14 and those over 65 years old.
Health > Probability of not reaching 60: Probability at birth of not reaching the age of 40.
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
People > Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometres Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita: The total number of mobile cellular telephones in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km: Agricultural land (sq. km). Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Land under permanent crops is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Crime > Robberies: Number of robberies recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people: Internet users. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita: Electric power consumption (kWh per capita). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment: Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Military > Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Military > War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita: Arable land (hectares per person). Arable land (hectares per person) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth: Index of agricultural production in 1996 - 98 (1989 - 91 = 100)
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP: Public debt as % of GDP (CIA).
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Economy > Public debt: This entry records the cumulatiive total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary: Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Secondary is the number of pupils enrolled in secondary school divided by the number of secondary school teachers.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults: Average years of schooling of adults is the years of formal schooling received, on average, by adults over age 15. (Data Source: Barro-Lee Data Set www.worldbank.org/html/prdmg/grthweb/ddbarle2.htm)
Crime > Kidnappings: Number of kidnappings recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Language > Languages: A rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
Transport > Road network length > Km: Length of road network in kilometers in European Union countries.
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services: This entry is derived from Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin, which shows where production takes place in an economy. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total GDP, and will total 100 percent of GDP if the data are complete. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other private economic activities that do not produce material goods.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total: Number of people aged 15-24.
Economy > Exports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year: Average precipitation in depth (mm per year). Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 liter of regular Milk. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release: Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 60 and older.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes: 1 Pair of Nike Shoes. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Nike Shoes". Prices in current USD.
Government > Administrative divisions: This entry generally gives the numbers, designatory terms, and first-order administrative divisions as approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN). Changes that have been reported but not yet acted on by BGN are noted.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index: Rent Index is estimation of prices of renting apartments in the city compared to New York City. If Rent index is 80, Numbeo estimates that price for renting in that city is 80% of price in New York.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total: Number of people aged 15-64.
Education > Literacy > Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index: Health Care Index is an estimation of the overall quality of the health care system, health care professionals, equipment, staff, doctors, cost, etc.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total: Number of people aged 0-4.
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area: Road density is the ratio of the length of the country's total road network to the country's land area. The road network includes all roads in the country: motorways, highways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other urban and rural roads."
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate: This entry gives the percent of a country's population considered to be obese. Obesity is defined as an adult having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater to or equal to 30.0. BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kg and dividing it by the person's squared height in meters.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen: Average prize of a dozen eggs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked about the prize of a dozen eggs. Prices in current USD.
Military > Navy > Nuclear submarines: Number of nuclear submarines.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index: This index measures the degree of inequality in the distribution of family income in a country. The index is calculated from the Lorenz curve, in which cumulative family income is plotted against the number of families arranged from the poorest to the ric
Religion > Religions > All: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar: Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)". Prices in current USD.
Education > Primary education, duration > Years: Primary education, duration (years). Duration of primary is the number of grades (years) in primary education.
Military > Global Peace Index: The Global Peace Index is comprised of 22 indicators in the three categories ongoing domestic or international conflicts; societal safety; and security and militarization. A low index value indicates a peaceful and safe country.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years: Secondary education, duration (years). Duration of secondary education is the number of grades (years) in secondary education (ISCED 2 & 3).
Military > Navy > Corvette warships: Number of corvettes.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh: Electric power consumption (kWh). Electric power consumption measures the production of power plants and combined heat and power plants less transmission, distribution, and transformation losses and own use by heat and power plants.
Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare: Cereal yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land, includes wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded."
People > Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
Education > High school enrolment rate: Progression to secondary school refers to the number of new entrants to the first grade of secondary school in a given year as a percentage of the number of students enrolled in the final grade of primary school in the previous year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Transport > Road > Motorway length: Total network length of all motorways in km.
Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.
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Military > Service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of sevice obligation.
Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost: Cost to you. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Argentina, Austria and 69 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 7 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, United Kingdom and 1 more country. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from October, 2010 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cost to you". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Murders with firearms: Total recorded intentional homicides committed with a firearm. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index: Quality of Life Index is an estimation of overall quality of life by using empirical formula (the formula is an our opinion and it's based on experiments). The actual formula might be changed. Currently, we put the highest weight to pollution - if the environment is polluted too much, the economy or safety cannot fulfill it. We put the second highest importance to safety, since it is more important to feel safe rather than wealthy, in our opinion. etc. The number 65 is added so that the numbers are in such range so it rarely goes under zero (65 is a range modifier).
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP: Percentage of public funding for education out of country's total GDP.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation: Component parts of the labor force by occupation.
Economy > Human Development Index: The human development index values in this table were calculated using a consistent methodology and consistent data series. They are not strictly comparable with those in earlier Human Development Reports.
Labor > Unemployment rate: The percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000: Primary education, teachers. Teaching staff in primary. Public and private. Full and part-time. All programmes. Total is the total number of teachers in public and private primary education institutions. Teachers are persons employed full time or part time in an official capacity to guide and direct the learning experience of pupils and students, irrespective of their qualifications or the delivery mechanism, i.e. face-to-face and/or at a distance. This definition excludes educational personnel who have no active teaching duties (e.g. headmasters, headmistresses or principals who do not teach) and persons who work occasionally or in a voluntary capacity in educational institutions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people: Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people). Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution: Air Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival." Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Households with television: Households with television are the share of households with a television set. Some countries report only the number of households with a color television set, and therefore the true number may be higher than reported.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people: Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the population growth rate in the absence of migration.
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index: Score on Global Terrorism Index. A high value indicates that a country is affected by many terrorist incidents with a strong impact in terms of fatalities, injuries and damaged property.
Culture > Happy Planet Index: The Happy Planet Index (HPI) is calculated from three components: Perceived well-being, life expectancy and ecological footprint. A higher value indicates a happier population.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government: Head of government includes the name and title of the top administrative leader who is designated to manage the day-to-day activities of the government. For example, in the UK, the monarch is the chief of state, and the prime minister is the head of government. In the US, the president is both the chief of state and the head of government.
Geography > Coastline: The total length of the boundary between the land area (including islands) and the sea.
Labor > Labor force: The total labor force figure
Health > Obesity: Percentage of total population who have a BMI (body mass index) greater than 30 Kg/sq.meters (Data for Australia, Austria and Portugal is from 2002. All other data is from 2003). Obesity rates are defined as the percentage of the population with a Body Mass Index (BMI) over 30. The BMI is a single number that evaluates an individual's weight status in relation to height (weight/height2, with weight in kilograms and height in metres). For Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States, figures are based on health examinations, rather than self-reported information. Obesity estimates derived from health examinations are generally higher and more reliable than those coming from self-reports, because they preclude any misreporting of people's height and weight. However, health examinations are only conducted regularly in a few countries (OECD).
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Crime > Rape victims: People victimized by sexual assault (as a % of the total population). Data refer to female population only. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
Military > Navy > Submarines: Number of patrol boats (includes minesweepers).
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita: This entry is the total oil produced in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people). Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
Government > Capital city > Name: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts: Same-sex sexual activity.
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Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production is the sum of three IEA categories of CO2 emissions: (1) Main Activity Producer Electricity and Heat which contains the sum of emissions from main activity producer electricity generation, combined heat and power generation and heat plants. Main activity producers (formerly known as public utilities) are defined as those undertakings whose primary activity is to supply the public. They may be publicly or privately owned. This corresponds to IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 1 a. For the CO2 emissions from fuel combustion (summary) file, emissions from own on-site use of fuel in power plants (EPOWERPLT) are also included. (2) Unallocated Autoproducers which contains the emissions from the generation of electricity and/or heat by autoproducers. Autoproducers are defined as undertakings that generate electricity and/or heat, wholly or partly for their own use as an activity which supports their primary activity. They may be privately or publicly owned. In the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, these emissions would normally be distributed between industry, transport and "other" sectors. (3) Other Energy Industries contains emissions from fuel combusted in petroleum refineries, for the manufacture of solid fuels, coal mining, oil and gas extraction and other energy-producing industries. This corresponds to the IPCC Source/Sink Categories 1 A 1 b and 1 A 1 c. According to the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, emissions from coke inputs to blast furnaces can either be counted here or in the Industrial Processes source/sink category. Within detailed sectoral calculations, certain non-energy processes can be distinguished. In the reduction of iron in a blast furnace through the combustion of coke, the primary purpose of the coke oxidation is to produce pig iron and the emissions can be considered as an industrial process. Care must be taken not to double count these emissions in both Energy and Industrial Processes. In the IEA estimations, these emissions have been included in this category.
Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. For example, 0.7 means there are 7 dependents for every 10 working-age people.
Crime > Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
Weather > Temperature > Highest temperature ever recorded: Temperature.
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Media > Internet > Users per 1000: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Crime > Assaults: Number of assaults recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Religion > Major religion(s): Country major religions.
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male: Probability at birth of reaching the age of 65.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked abot the price of an Internet connection (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)". Prices in current USD.
Geography > Area > Water: Total water area in square kilometers
People > Age structure > 0-14 years: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest.
Military > Military service age and obligation: This entry gives the required ages for voluntary or conscript military service and the length of service obligation.
Environment > Municipal waste generation: Kilograms of municipal waste generated per year (2000).
Transport > Airports: Total number of airports. Runways must be useable, but may be unpaved. May not have facilities for refuelling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers: Number of aircraft carriers.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places: This entry provides an area comparison based on total area equivalents. Most entities are compared with the entire US or one of the 50 states based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census. The smaller entities are compared with Washington, DC (178 sq km, 69 sq mi) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0.59 sq km, 0.23 sq mi, 146 acres).
Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence: Maximum length of sentence (under life).
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Language > Major language(s): Country major languages.
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio: Purchasing power parity conversion factor is the number of units of a country's currency required to buy the same amount of goods and services in the domestic market as a U.S. dollar would buy in the United States. Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar). The ratio of the PPP conversion factor to the official exchange rate (also referred to as the national price level) makes it possible to compare the cost of the bundle of goods that make up gross domestic product (GDP) across countries. It tells how many dollars are needed to buy a dollar's worth of goods in the country as compared to the United States.
People > Gender > Male population: Total male population.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh: Electricity production (kWh). Electricity production is measured at the terminals of all alternator sets in a station. In addition to hydropower, coal, oil, gas, and nuclear power generation, it covers generation by geothermal, solar, wind, and tide and wave energy, as well as that from combustible renewables and waste. Production includes the output of electricity plants that are designed to produce electricity only as well as that of combined heat and power plants.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies: List of news agencies.
Industry > Gross value added by construction: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64: Percentage of total population aged 15-64.
Economy > Fiscal year: The beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Background > Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
Crime > Auto theft: Number of motor vehicle thefts (car thefts) recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita: Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000: Fixed broadband Internet subscribers. Fixed broadband Internet subscribers are the number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technology. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).
Crime > Murders > WHO: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita: Patent applications are applications filed with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
Economy > Inequality > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality."
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares: Cultivable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the Food and Agriculture Organisation as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded."
Media > Radio > List of radio stations: List of radio stations.
Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption: Total national beer consumption (litres).
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day: Safety walking alone during daylight. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the daylight?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Imports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Transport > Waterways: The total length and individual names of navigable rivers, canals, and other inland bodies of water.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Military > Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
Education > Literacy > Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Labor > Labor force, total: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Agriculture > Farm workers: Agricultural employment shows the number of agricultural workers in the agricultural sector.
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate: Highest marginal tax rate (individual rate) is the highest rate shown on the schedule of tax rates applied to the taxable income of individuals.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total: This entry gives the number of deaths of infants under one year old in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year; included is the total death rate, and deaths by sex, male and female. This rate is often used as an indicator of the level of health in a country.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent: 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant adults out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant adult is an adult aged 65 and older.
Transport > Commute > Distance: Distance. Based on 0-50 contributions for Argentina, Armenia, Austria and 63 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Germany and 5 more countries and over 100 contributions for Canada, India, and United States. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Distance".
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point: Highest point above sea level
Economy > Technology index: The technology index denotes the country's technological readiness. This index is created with such indicators as companies spending on R&D, the creativity of its scientific community, personal computer and internet penetration rates.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita: Net per capita agricultural production, expressed in International Dollars. Net means after deduction of feed and seed. International Dollars are calculated using the Geary-Khamis formula, which is designed to neutralize irrelevant exchange rate movements (more information on http://faostat3.fao.org/faostat-gateway/go/to/mes/glossary/*/E)
Transport > Road > Expressway length: Expressway length (km).
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Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Females: Female YPLL. Years lost to premature death.
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Military > Military expenditures: This entry gives spending on defense programs for the most recent year available as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP); the GDP is calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). For countries with no military forces, this figure can include expenditures on public security and police.
Agriculture > Products: Major agricultural crops and products
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent: Consumer Price Plus Rent Index is an estimation of consumer goods prices including rent in the city comparing to New York City. If a city has a an index of 120, it means Numbeo estimates it is 20% more expensive than New York (excluding rent).
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users (per 100 people). Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal: Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar". Prices in current USD.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution: Water Pollution. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Assault victims: People victimized by assault (as a % of the total population). Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevelence.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 0-4.
People > Physicians density: This entry gives the number of medical doctors (physicians), including generalist and specialist medical practitioners, per 1,000 of the population. Medical doctors are defined as doctors that study, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of modern medicine. They also plan, supervise, and evaluate care and treatment plans by other health care providers. The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than 2.3 health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives only) per 1,000 would be insufficient to achieve coverage of primary healthcare needs.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Prices in current USD.
Economy > Big Mac Index: Price of a McDonald's Big Mac in US Dollars at current exchange rates. January 12th, 2006.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
Crime > Total crime victims: People victimized by crime (as a % of the total population). Data refer to people victimized by one or more of 11 crimes recorded in the survey: robbery, burglary, attempted burglary, car theft, car vandalism, bicycle theft, sexual assault, theft from car, theft of personal property, assault and threats. Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces: Total number of divorces in given year by country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people: This entry is the total capacity of currently installed generators, expressed in kilowatts (kW), to produce electricity. A 10-kilowatt (kW) generator will produce 10 kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity, if it runs continuously for one hour. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total: Number of people 65 years old and older.
Education > College and university > Gender ratio: Ratio of female to male tertiary enrollment is the percentage of men to women enrolled at tertiary level in public and private schools.
Economy > Exports > Commodities: This entry provides a listing of the highest-valued exported products; it sometimes includes the percent of total dollar value.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter: Pump price for gasoline (US$ per liter). Fuel prices refer to the pump prices of the most widely sold grade of gasoline. Prices have been converted from the local currency to U.S. dollars.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index: Crop production index shows agricultural production for each year relative to the base period 1999-2001. It includes all crops except fodder crops. Regional and income group aggregates for the FAO's production indexes are calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 1999-2001.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total: Number of people aged 15-59.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita: Data for 2003. Number of prisoners held per 100,000 population.
Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence: Possible other sentence.
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Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index: Groceries Index is an estimation of grocery prices in a given location compared to New York City. To calculate this section, Numbeo uses the "Markets" section of each city.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways."
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio: The ratio of average income of the richest 20% of the population to the average income of the poorest 20% of the population.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
Media > Personal computers per 1000: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita: total length of the highway system Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total: Number of people aged 80 years and older.
Transport > Vehicles > Per km of road: Vehicles per kilometer of road include cars, buses, and freight vehicles but do not include two-wheelers. Roads refer to motorways, highways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other roads. A motorway is a road specially designed and built for motor traffic that separates the traffic flowing in opposite directions."
People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons: CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction (million metric tons). CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction contains the emissions from combustion of fuels in industry. The IPCC Source/Sink Category 1 A 2 includes these emissions. However, in the 1996 IPCC Guidelines, the IPCC category also includes emissions from industry autoproducers that generate electricity and/or heat. The IEA data are not collected in a way that allows the energy consumption to be split by specific end-use and therefore, autoproducers are shown as a separate item (Unallocated Autoproducers). Manufacturing industries and construction also includes emissions from coke inputs into blast furnaces, which may be reported either in the transformation sector, the industry sector or the separate IPCC Source/Sink Category 2, Industrial Processes.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant: Percentage of population who says religion is not important in their daily lives. The survey was carried out within the Gallup Poll.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people: Motor vehicles include cars, buses, and freight vehicles but do not include two-wheelers. Population refers to midyear population in the year for which data are available."
Industry > Manufacturing growth: Annual growth rate for manufacturing value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
Government > Civil law system: Description.
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Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked: Worries attacked. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being physically attacked by strangers?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services: This entry lists the percentage distribution of the labor force by occupation. The distribution will total less than 100 percent if the data are incomplete.
People > Abortion > Abortion rate: Abortions per 1000 women.
Culture > World Heritage Sites: Cultural sites.
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Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people: Passenger cars refer to road motor vehicles, other than two-wheelers, intended for the carriage of passengers and designed to seat no more than nine people (including the driver)."
Economy > Imports: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise imports on a c.i.f. (cost, insurance, and freight) or f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms.
People > Nationality > Adjective: This entry is derived from People > Nationality, which provides the identifying terms for citizens - noun and adjective.
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.
Media > Radio broadcast stations: The total number of AM, FM, and shortwave broadcast stations.
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered: Civil registration coverage of deaths (%).
People > Sex ratio > Total population: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 5-14.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality: Air quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How satisfied are you with the quality of air in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman: Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with current age-specific fertility rates.
Industry > Growth: Annual growth rate for industrial value added based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3."
Lifestyle > Happiness level > Very happy: Proportion of people who answered the survey question: "Taking all things together, would you say you are: very happy, quite happy, not very happy, or not at all happy?" by stating that they were "Very happy".
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters: Number of GrandMaster chess champions, by country. A GrandMaster is the highest level of recognition in chess.
Labor > Trade union membership: Union members as % of all employees. Figures are for 2000.
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Crime > Software piracy rate: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations: Total Congregations.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP: Current military expenditures as an estimated percent of gross domestic product (GDP).
Economy > Budget > Expenditures: Expenditures calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Sex ratio > At birth: The number of males for each female one of five age groups - at birth, under 15 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over, and for the total population. Sex ratio at birth has recently emerged as an indicator of certain kinds of sex discrimination in some countries. For instance, high sex ratios at birth in some Asian countries are now attributed to sex-selective abortion and infanticide due to a strong preference for sons. This will affect future marriage patterns and fertility patterns. Eventually it could cause unrest among young adult males who are unable to find partners.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$: Adjusted net national income (constant 2000 US$). Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita: An estimate of all people (adults and children) alive at yearend with HIV infection, whether or not they have developed symptoms of AIDS. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Energy > Crude oil > Production: This entry is the total amount of crude oil produced, in barrels per day (bbl/day).
Lifestyle > Happiness net: This statistic is compiled from responses to the survey question: "Taking all things together, would you say you are: very happy, quite happy, not very happy, or not at all happy?". The "Happiness (net)" statistic was obtained via the following formula: the percentage of people who rated themselves as either "quite happy" or "very happy" minus the percentage of people who rated themselves as either "not very happy" or "not at all happy".
Economy > GINI index: Gini index measures the extent to which the distribution of income (or, in some cases, consumption expenditure) among individuals or households within an economy deviates from a perfectly equal distribution. A Lorenz curve plots the cumulative percentages of total income received against the cumulative number of recipients, starting with the poorest individual or household. The Gini index measures the area between the Lorenz curve and a hypothetical line of absolute equality, expressed as a percentage of the maximum area under the line. Thus a Gini index of 0 represents perfect equality, while an index of 100 implies perfect inequality.
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people: Daily newspapers refer to those published at least four times a week and calculated as average circulation (or copies printed) per 1,000 people."
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index: Restaurants Index is a comparison of prices of meals and drinks in restaurants and bars compared to NYC.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita: This entry gives the dollar value for the stock of all financial assets that are available to the central monetary authority for use in meeting a country's balance of payments needs as of the end-date of the period specified. This category includes not only foreign currency and gold, but also a country's holdings of Special Drawing Rights in the International Monetary Fund, and its reserve position in the Fund. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU: Net foreign assets (current LCU). Net foreign assets are the sum of foreign assets held by monetary authorities and deposit money banks, less their foreign liabilities. Data are in current local currency.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages: Marriages by urban/rural residence.
Economy > Tourist arrivals: International inbound tourists (overnight visitors) are the number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remunerated from within the country visited. When data on number of tourists are not available, the number of visitors, which includes tourists, same-day visitors, cruise passengers, and crew members, is shown instead. Sources and collection methods for arrivals differ across countries. In some cases data are from border statistics (police, immigration, and the like) and supplemented by border surveys. In other cases data are from tourism accommodation establishments. For some countries number of arrivals is limited to arrivals by air and for others to arrivals staying in hotels. Some countries include arrivals of nationals residing abroad while others do not. Caution should thus be used in comparing arrivals across countries. The data on inbound tourists refer to the number of arrivals, not to the number of people traveling. Thus a person who makes several trips to a country during a given period is counted each time as a new arrival."
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft: Problem property crimes such as vandalism and theft. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) property crimes such as vandalism and theft?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Rail > Railway length: Railway length in kilometers.
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Males: Male YPLL.
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Environment > Transport CO2 emission index: CO2 Emission Index is an estimation of CO2 consumption due to traffic time. Measurement unit is grams for the return trip. To calculate an average estimation of emission in grams for one way commute to work, divide this value with 2.
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend: Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)". Prices in current USD.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$: Industry, value added (current US$). Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of potatoes. Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 80 and older.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration: Number of years students study at the pre-primary (preschool) level. It should be noted that not all countries require pre-primary education.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$: International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet notes: Facts and peculiarities regarding the opening of a McDonald's in each country.
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people: Fixed lines are telephone mainlines connecting a customer's equipment to the public switched telephone network. Mobile phone subscribers refer to users of portable telephones subscribing to an automatic public mobile telephone service using cellular technology that provides access to the public switched telephone network.
Economy > Tax > Tax rates: Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here."
Government > National symbol(s): A national symbol is a faunal, floral, or other abstract representation - or some distinctive object - that over time has come to be closely identified with a country or entity. Not all countries have national symbols; a few countries have more than one.
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Crime > Drug offences: Drug offence cases per 100,000 population (2000).
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
Cost of living > IPad Index: Price of an Apple iPad Air 16 GB WIFI, in USD.
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Economy > GDP per person: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh: Electricity production from renewable sources (kWh). Electricity production from renewable sources includes hydropower, geothermal, solar, tides, wind, biomass, and biofuels.
Education > Duration of compulsory education: Duration of compulsory education is the number of grades (or years) that a child must legally be enrolled in school.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Marriage rate: Number of marriages per 1,000 people per year
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year: This list compares the average annual consumption of cigarettes per adult in countries around the world. Ten european countries top the list, all located at the East of the continent, with the exception of Greece. Developed asian countries like China, South Korea and Japan also register high cigarette consumption, while Africa hosts the countries with less consumption.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Labor > Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$: Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are expressed constant 2000 U.S. dollars.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date: The date when the first McDonald's outlet opened in each country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land: Rural population density is the rural population divided by the arable land area. Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita: Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita: Agricultural machinery refers to the number of wheel and crawler tractors (excluding garden tractors) in use in agriculture at the end of the calendar year specified or during the first quarter of the following year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > College and university > Private school share: Percentage of post-secondary students who attend a private school, college, or university.
Education > School life expectancy > Total: School life expectancy and transition from primary to secondary for school years 1998/99 and 1999/00, published in http://www.uis.unesco.org accessed on Sept. 2002 and Women's Indicators and Statistics Database (Wistat), Version 4, CD-ROM (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.00.XVII.4) based on data provided by UNESCO in 1999.
Language > Linguistic diversity index: LDI.
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Lifestyle > Food and drink > Coffee > Consumption: Kilograms of coffee consumed per person per year, 2002.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery: Problem corruption and bribery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) corruption and bribery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people: Marriages by urban/rural residence. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people: Internet users are people with access to the worldwide network.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Transport > Road > Motorway density: Meters of motorway per square kilometer.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000: Total land area in square kilometres. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.

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STAT	Japan	Switzerland
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$2,782.43 Ranked 23th.	$6,301.73 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Japan
Crime > Crime levels	12.8 Ranked 18th.	27.4 Ranked 74th. 2 times more than Japan
Crime > Murder rate	1.02	0.71
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate	0.35 Ranked 44th.	1.25 Ranked 39th. 4 times more than Japan
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	506 Ranked 45th. 10 times more than Switzerland	52 Ranked 68th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	3.97 Ranked 111th.	6.65 Ranked 82nd. 68% more than Japan
Economy > GDP	$5.96 trillion Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Switzerland	$632.19 billion Ranked 21st.
Economy > GDP per capita	$46,720.36 Ranked 12th.	$79,052.34 Ranked 3rd. 69% more than Japan
Economy > Gross National Income	$4.52 trillion Ranked 2nd. 16 times more than Switzerland	$277.00 billion Ranked 15th.
Economy > Population below poverty line	16% Ranked 32nd. 2 times more than Switzerland	7.9% Ranked 43th.
Geography > Land area > Square miles	145,894 square miles Ranked 24th. 9 times more than Switzerland	15,940 square miles Ranked 63th.
Government > Government type	a parliamentary government with a constitutional monarchy	formally a confederation but similar in structure to a federal republic
Government > Legal system	civil law system based on German model; system also reflects Anglo-American influence and Japanese traditions; judicial review of legislative acts in the Supreme Court	civil law system; judicial review of legislative acts, except for federal decrees of a general obligatory character
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	2 per 1,000 people Ranked 37th.	3.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 9th. 80% more than Japan
People > Population	127.25 million Ranked 10th. 16 times more than Switzerland	8 million Ranked 95th.
Military > Air force > Combat aircraft	374 Ranked 6th. 4 times more than Switzerland	87 Ranked 18th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	13.58% Ranked 183th.	14.69% Ranked 143th. 8% more than Japan
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.85% Ranked 118th.	1.86% Ranked 100th. 1% more than Japan
Geography > Area > Comparative	slightly smaller than California	slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents	0.6 Ranked 158th.	45.7 Ranked 4th. 76 times more than Japan
Crime > Age of criminal responsibility	12 Ranked 37th. 20% more than Switzerland	10 Ranked 40th.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-10% of GDP Ranked 171st.	0.1% of GDP Ranked 36th.
Geography > Climate	varies from tropical in south to cool temperate in north	temperate, but varies with altitude; cold, cloudy, rainy/snowy winters; cool to warm, cloudy, humid summers with occasional showers
Geography > Area > Land	374,744 sq km Ranked 60th. 9 times more than Switzerland	39,770 sq km Ranked 132nd.
Government > Legislative branch	bicameral Diet or Kokkai consists of the House of Councillors or Sangi-in (242 seats - members elected for fixed six-year terms; half reelected every three years; 146 members in multi-seat constituencies and 96 by proportional representation) and the House of Representatives or Shugi-in (480 seats - members elected for maximum four-year terms; 300 in single-seat constituencies; 180 members by proportional representation in 11 regional blocs); the prime minister has the right to dissolve the House of Representatives at any time with the concurrence of the cabinet	bicameral Federal Assembly or Bundesversammlung (in German), Assemblee Federale (in French), Assemblea Federale (in Italian) consists of the Council of States or Standerat (in German), Conseil des Etats (in French), Consiglio degli Stati (in Italian) (46 seats; membership consists of 2 representatives from each canton and 1 from each half canton; to serve four-year terms) and the National Council or Nationalrat (in German), Conseil National (in French), Consiglio Nazionale (in Italian) (200 seats; members are elected by popular vote on the basis of proportional representation to serve four-year terms)
Geography > Geographic coordinates	36 00 N, 138 00 E	47 00 N, 8 00 E
Religion > Religions	observe both Shinto and Buddhist 84%, other 16% (including Christian 0.7%)	Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Muslim 4.3%, Orthodox 1.8%, other Christian 0.4%, other 1%, unspecified 4.3%, none 11.1%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	93.22 Ranked 18th.	134.41 Ranked 1st. 44% more than Japan
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	-0.339 Ranked 167th. 38 times more than Switzerland	-0.009 Ranked 74th.
Military > Army > Main battle tanks	902 Ranked 7th. 4 times more than Switzerland	224 Ranked 30th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$4.32 Ranked 45th.	$8.87 Ranked 16th. 2 times more than Japan
Environment > Marine fish catch	3.96 million tons Ranked 4th.	0.0 Ranked 110th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	4.4% Ranked 94th. 52% more than Switzerland	2.9% Ranked 104th.
Health > Human height > Average female height	1.580 m (5 ft 2 in)	N/A
People > Ethnic groups	Japanese 98.5%, Koreans 0.5%, Chinese 0.4%, other 0.6%	German 65%, French 18%, Italian 10%, Romansch 1%, other 6%
Government > Suffrage	20 years of age; universal	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	377,915 sq km Ranked 63th. 9 times more than Switzerland	41,277 sq km Ranked 137th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	9.47% Ranked 185th.	10.03% Ranked 159th. 6% more than Japan
Crime > Police officers	199.8 Ranked 23th. 222 times more than Switzerland	0.9 Ranked 10th.
Government > Constitution	previous 1890; latest approved 6 October 1946, adopted 3 November 1946, effective 3 May 1947	previous 1848, 1874 (extensive revision of 1848 version); latest adopted by referendum 18 April 1999, effective 1 January 2000; amended several times, last in 2012
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	4.36 million hectares Ranked 24th. 11 times more than Switzerland	410,000 hectares Ranked 58th.
Crime > Total crimes	2.85 million Ranked 6th. 9 times more than Switzerland	307,631 Ranked 31st.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	0.1% Ranked 7th.	3.4% Ranked 15th. 34 times more than Japan
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	Ranges from 664 Japanese yen ($8.17) to 869 yen ($10.65) per hour; set on a prefectural and industry basis.	None; however, a majority of the voluntary collective bargaining agreements, reached on a sector-by-sector basis, contained minimum compensation clauses, which provided for compensation ranging from 2,200 to 4,200 francs ($2,363 to $4,511) per month for unskilled workers and 2,800 to 5,300 francs ($3,010 to $5,693) per month for skilled employees.
Government > Judicial branch	Supreme Court (chief justice is appointed by the monarch after designation by the cabinet; all other justices are appointed by the cabinet)	Federal Supreme Court (judges elected for six-year terms by the Federal Assembly)
Education > Children out of school, primary	4,121 Ranked 85th. 18% more than Switzerland	3,503 Ranked 88th.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	591 Ranked 17th. 4% more than Switzerland	566 Ranked 23th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$34,036.75 Ranked 23th.	$41,725.72 Ranked 9th. 23% more than Japan
Geography > Land area > Sq. km	364,500 sq km Ranked 59th. 9 times more than Switzerland	40,000 sq km Ranked 127th.
People > Birth rate	8.23 births/1,000 population Ranked 219th.	10.45 births/1,000 population Ranked 183th. 27% more than Japan
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	0.1% Ranked 8th.	0.6% Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Japan
Crime > Total crimes per 1000	22.39 Ranked 36th.	42.23 Ranked 20th. 89% more than Japan
People > Population growth	-0.339% Ranked 167th. 38 times more than Switzerland	-0.009% Ranked 74th.
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$1.99 trillion Ranked 2nd. 9 times more than Switzerland	$212.90 billion Ranked 20th.
People > Age distribution > Median age	51.76 years Ranked 8th. 6% more than Switzerland	48.69 years Ranked 44th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$35,900.00 Ranked 22nd.	$44,900.00 Ranked 8th. 25% more than Japan
Industry > Manufacturing output	1.65 trillion Ranked 3rd. 22 times more than Switzerland	73.71 billion Ranked 18th.
Crime > Murders with firearms per million	0.369 Ranked 43th.	9.33 Ranked 21st. 25 times more than Japan
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	2,013 Ranked 13th. 4% more than Switzerland	1,944 Ranked 27th.
Government > Political parties and leaders	Democratic Party of Japan or DPJ [Banri KAIEDA]<br />Japan Communist Party or JCP [Kazuo SHII]<br />Japan Restoration Party or JRP [Shintaro ISHIHARA]<br />Liberal Democratic Party or LDP [Shinzo ABE]<br />New Komeito or NK [Natsuo YAMAGUCHI]<br />People's Life Party or PF [Ichiro OZAWA]<br />Social Democratic Party or SDP [Mizuho FUKUSHIMA]<br />Tomorrow Party of Japan or TPJ [Tomoko ABE]<br />Your Party or YP [Yoshimi WATANABE]	Christian Democratic People's Party (Christlichdemokratische Volkspartei der Schweiz or CVP, Parti Democrate-Chretien Suisse or PDC, Partito Popolare Democratico Svizzero or PPD, Partida Cristiandemocratica dalla Svizra or PCD) [Christophe DARBELLAY]<br />Conservative Democratic Party (Buergerlich-Demokratische Partei Schweiz or BDP, Parti Bourgeois Democratique Suisse or PBD, Partito Borghese Democratico Svizzero or PBD, Partido burgais democratica Svizera or PBD) [Martin LANDOLT]<br />Free Democratic Party or FDP.The Liberals (FDP.Die Liberalen, PLR.Les Liberaux-Radicaux, PLR.I Liberali, Ils Liberals) [Philipp MUELLER]<br />Green Liberal Party (Grunliberale or GLP, Parti vert liberale or PVL, Partito Verde-Liberale or PVL, Partida Verde Liberale or PVL) [Martin BAEUMLE]<br />Green Party (Gruene Partei der Schweiz or Gruene, Parti Ecologiste Suisse or Les Verts, Partito Ecologista Svizzero or I Verdi, Partida Ecologica Svizra or La Verda) [Adele THORENS]<br />Social Democratic Party (Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz or SPS, Parti Socialiste Suisse or PSS, Partito Socialista Svizzero or PSS, Partida Socialdemocratica de la Svizra or PSS) [Christian LEVRAT]<br />Swiss People's Party (Schweizerische Volkspartei or SVP, Union Democratique du Centre or UDC, Unione Democratica di Centro or UDC, Uniun Democratica dal Center or UDC) [Toni BRUNNER]<br />and other minor parties
Energy > Commercial energy use	4,135.84 Ranked 22nd. 12% more than Switzerland	3,704.25 Ranked 28th.
Health > Human height > Average male height	1.707 m (5 ft 7 in)	1.782 m (5 ft 10 in)
Economy > Economy > Overview	In the years following World War II, government-industry cooperation, a strong work ethic, mastery of high technology, and a comparatively small defense allocation (1% of GDP) helped Japan develop a technologically advanced economy. Two notable characteristics of the post-war economy were the close interlocking structures of manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors, known as keiretsu, and the guarantee of lifetime employment for a substantial portion of the urban labor force. Both features are now eroding under the dual pressures of global competition and domestic demographic change. Japan's industrial sector is heavily dependent on imported raw materials and fuels. A small agricultural sector is highly subsidized and protected, with crop yields among the highest in the world. While self-sufficient in rice production, Japan imports about 60% of its food on a caloric basis. For three decades, overall real economic growth had been spectacular - a 10% average in the 1960s, a 5% average in the 1970s, and a 4% average in the 1980s. Growth slowed markedly in the 1990s, averaging just 1.7%, largely because of the after effects of inefficient investment and an asset price bubble in the late 1980s that required a protracted period of time for firms to reduce excess debt, capital, and labor. Modest economic growth continued after 2000, but the economy has fallen into recession three times since 2008. A sharp downturn in business investment and global demand for Japan's exports in late 2008 pushed Japan into recession. Government stimulus spending helped the economy recover in late 2009 and 2010, but the economy contracted again in 2011 as the massive 9.0 magnitude earthquake and the ensuing tsunami in March disrupted manufacturing. The economy has largely recovered in the two years since the disaster, but reconstruction in the Tohoku region has been uneven. Newly-elected Prime Minister Shinzo ABE has declared the economy his government's top priority; he has pledged to reconsider his predecessor's plan to permanently close nuclear power plants and is pursuing an economic revitalization agenda of fiscal stimulus and regulatory reform and has said he will press the Bank of Japan to loosen monetary policy. Measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis that adjusts for price differences, Japan in 2012 stood as the fourth-largest economy in the world after second-place China, which surpassed Japan in 2001, and third-place India, which edged out Japan in 2012. The new government will continue a longstanding debate on restructuring the economy and reining in Japan's huge government debt, which exceeds 200% of GDP. Persistent deflation, reliance on exports to drive growth, and an aging and shrinking population are other major long-term challenges for the economy.	Switzerland is a peaceful, prosperous, and modern market economy with low unemployment, a highly skilled labor force, and a per capita GDP among the highest in the world. Switzerland's economy benefits from a highly developed service sector, led by financial services, and a manufacturing industry that specializes in high-technology, knowledge-based production. Its economic and political stability, transparent legal system, exceptional infrastructure, efficient capital markets, and low corporate tax rates also make Switzerland one of the world's most competitive economies. The Swiss have brought their economic practices largely into conformity with the EU's to enhance their international competitiveness, but some trade protectionism remains, particularly for its small agricultural sector. The fate of the Swiss economy is tightly linked to that of its neighbors in the euro zone, which purchases half of all Swiss exports. The global financial crisis of 2008 and resulting economic downturn in 2009 stalled export demand and put Switzerland in a recession. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) during this period effectively implemented a zero-interest rate policy to boost the economy as well as prevent appreciation of the franc, and Switzerland's economy recovered in 2010 with 3.0% growth. The sovereign debt crises currently unfolding in neighboring euro-zone countries pose a significant risk to Switzerland's financial stability and are driving up demand for the Swiss franc by investors seeking a safe-haven currency. The independent SNB has upheld its zero-interest rate policy and conducted major market interventions to prevent further appreciation of the Swiss franc, but parliamentarians have urged it to do more to weaken the currency. The franc's strength has made Swiss exports less competitive and weakened the country's growth outlook; GDP growth fell to 1.9% in 2011 and 0.8% in 2012. Switzerland has also come under increasing pressure from individual neighboring countries, the EU, the US, and international institutions to reform its banking secrecy laws. Consequently, the government agreed to conform to OECD regulations on administrative assistance in tax matters, including tax evasion. The government has renegotiated its double taxation agreements with numerous countries, including the US, to incorporate the OECD standard, and is considering the possibility of imposing taxes on bank deposits held by foreigners. These steps will have a lasting impact on Switzerland's long history of bank secrecy.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	3.97 Ranked 111th.	6.65 Ranked 82nd. 68% more than Japan
Economy > Exports	$776.60 billion Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Switzerland	$332.10 billion Ranked 17th.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	506 Ranked 45th. 10 times more than Switzerland	52 Ranked 68th.
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Cabinet is appointed by the prime minister	Federal Council or Bundesrat (in German), Conseil Federal (in French), Consiglio Federale (in Italian) is elected by the Federal Assembly usually from among its members for a four-year term
Health > Hospital beds > Per 1,000 people	14.3 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Switzerland	6 per 1,000 people Ranked 15th.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces per thousand people	1.84 Ranked 39th.	2.19 Ranked 14th. 19% more than Japan
Education > Compulsary education duration	9 Ranked 93th. The same as Switzerland	9 Ranked 87th.
People > Gender > Female population	43.1 million Ranked 28th. 7 times more than Switzerland	6.46 million Ranked 88th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	11.47 million Ranked 37th. 6 times more than Switzerland	1.88 million Ranked 94th.
Military > Budget	51.4 US$ BN Ranked 3rd. 13 times more than Switzerland	4.1 US$ BN Ranked 20th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$33,523.37 per capita Ranked 25th.	$41,505.12 per capita Ranked 7th. 24% more than Japan
Agriculture > Rural population	15,225 Ranked 173th.	25,213 Ranked 127th. 66% more than Japan
People > Mother's mean age at first birth	29.4 Ranked 1st.	30.2 Ranked 1st. 3% more than Japan
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	7,701.96 kWh per capita Ranked 20th.	7,897.63 kWh per capita Ranked 19th. 3% more than Japan
People > Death rate	9.27 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 60th. 15% more than Switzerland	8.08 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 95th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$1.41 Ranked 31st. 18% more than Switzerland	$1.19 Ranked 47th.
Environment > Ecological footprint	4.2 Ranked 8th.	5 Ranked 2nd. 19% more than Japan
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year	1,668 Ranked 46th. 9% more than Switzerland	1,537 Ranked 54th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$1.81 Ranked 37th.	$2.89 Ranked 10th. 60% more than Japan
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	<strong>other: </strong>business groups; trade unions	NA
Geography > Natural resources	negligible mineral resources, fish	hydropower potential, timber, salt
Crime > Burglaries	234 Ranked 2nd.	758.1 Ranked 8th. 3 times more than Japan
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	859.7 billion kWh Ranked 2nd. 14 times more than Switzerland	60.42 billion kWh Ranked 13th.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	97.01% Ranked 5th. 12% more than Switzerland	86.43% Ranked 28th.
Health > Probability of not reaching 60	8.2% Ranked 46th.	9.6% Ranked 37th. 17% more than Japan
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	377,910 kmÂ² Ranked 61st. 9 times more than Switzerland	41,280 kmÂ² Ranked 133th.
People > Population growth rate	-0.1% Ranked 203th.	0.85% Ranked 128th.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	2.94 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 190th.	5.25 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 164th. 78% more than Japan
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	842.31 per 1,000 people Ranked 60th.	1,071.66 per 1,000 people Ranked 34th. 27% more than Japan
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	45,610 sq. km Ranked 94th. 3 times more than Switzerland	15,229 sq. km Ranked 135th.
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	0.0322 Ranked 116th.	0.443 Ranked 105th. 14 times more than Japan
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	82.59 Ranked 4th.	82.7 Ranked 3rd. About the same as Japan
Crime > Robberies	4 Ranked 63th.	54.6 Ranked 36th. 14 times more than Japan
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	791.21 Ranked 31st.	844.49 Ranked 17th. 7% more than Japan
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh per capita	7,847.8 Ranked 21st.	7,928.32 Ranked 20th. 1% more than Japan
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$198.88 Ranked 31st.	$209.21 Ranked 24th. 5% more than Japan
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	47.56 Ranked 16th.	64.56 Ranked 45th. 36% more than Japan
Military > Personnel > Per capita	2.13 per 1,000 people Ranked 126th.	14.66 per 1,000 people Ranked 17th. 7 times more than Japan
Military > War deaths	0.0 Ranked 62nd.	0.0 Ranked 47th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.0333 Ranked 172nd.	0.0511 Ranked 156th. 54% more than Japan
Agriculture > Agricultural growth	98 Ranked 154th.	102 Ranked 127th. 4% more than Japan
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	23.72 Ranked 13th. 14% more than Switzerland	20.83 Ranked 71st.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	214.3 CIA Ranked 1st. 4 times more than Switzerland	52.4 CIA Ranked 57th.
Media > Internet users	99.18 million Ranked 3rd. 17 times more than Switzerland	5.74 million Ranked 16th.
Economy > Public debt	219.1% of GDP Ranked 2nd. 4 times more than Switzerland	52.4% of GDP Ranked 48th.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	0.0 Ranked 196th.	-0.7% Ranked 197th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	11.79 Ranked 69th.	15.82 Ranked 54th. 34% more than Japan
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	87.8 Ranked 1st. 25% more than Switzerland	70.19 Ranked 18th.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults	9.5 Ranked 13th.	10.5 Ranked 7th. 11% more than Japan
Crime > Kidnappings	0.15 Ranked 46th.	3.66 Ranked 3rd. 24 times more than Japan
Language > Languages	Japanese	German (official) 63.7%, French (official) 20.4%, Italian (official) 6.5%, Serbo-Croatian 1.5%, Albanian 1.3%, Portuguese 1.2%, Spanish 1.1%, English 1%, Romansch (official) 0.5%, other 2.8%; <i>note:</i> German, French, Italian, and Romansch are all national and official languages
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	72.8% Ranked 34th. About the same as Switzerland	72.5% Ranked 37th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	8 million Ranked 37th. 6 times more than Switzerland	1.29 million Ranked 95th.
Economy > Exports per capita	$6,088.04 Ranked 44th.	$41,527.28 Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Japan
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	541.63 per 1,000 people Ranked 17th.	864.58 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 60% more than Japan
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year	1,668 Ranked 47th. 9% more than Switzerland	1,537 Ranked 55th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$1.81 Ranked 25th. 13% more than Switzerland	$1.60 Ranked 46th.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$17.67 Ranked 5th.	$20.21 Ranked 3rd. 14% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	41.12% Ranked 7th. 10% more than Switzerland	37.28% Ranked 41st.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$79.42 Ranked 111th.	$148.86 Ranked 4th. 87% more than Japan
Government > Administrative divisions	47 prefectures; Aichi, Akita, Aomori, Chiba, Ehime, Fukui, Fukuoka, Fukushima, Gifu, Gunma, Hiroshima, Hokkaido, Hyogo, Ibaraki, Ishikawa, Iwate, Kagawa, Kagoshima, Kanagawa, Kochi, Kumamoto, Kyoto, Mie, Miyagi, Miyazaki, Nagano, Nagasaki, Nara, Niigata, Oita, Okayama, Okinawa, Osaka, Saga, Saitama, Shiga, Shimane, Shizuoka, Tochigi, Tokushima, Tokyo, Tottori, Toyama, Wakayama, Yamagata, Yamaguchi, Yamanashi	26 cantons (cantons, singular - canton in French; cantoni, singular - cantone in Italian; Kantone, singular - Kanton in German); Aargau, Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Appenzell Innerrhoden, Basel-Landschaft, Basel-Stadt, Bern, Fribourg, Geneve, Glarus, Graubuenden, Jura, Luzern, Neuchatel, Nidwalden, Obwalden, Sankt Gallen, Schaffhausen, Schwyz, Solothurn, Thurgau, Ticino, Uri, Valais, Vaud, Zug, Zuerich
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	36.78 Ranked 32nd.	66.24 Ranked 12th. 80% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	42.88 million Ranked 32nd. 6 times more than Switzerland	6.88 million Ranked 96th.
Education > Literacy > Total population	99% Ranked 4th. The same as Switzerland	99% Ranked 17th.
Health > Quality of health care system > Health care system index	85.03 Ranked 1st. 24% more than Switzerland	68.32 Ranked 24th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	3.76 million Ranked 37th. 6 times more than Switzerland	612,463 Ranked 95th.
Transport > Road density > Km of road per 100 sq. km of land area	316 Ranked 3rd. 83% more than Switzerland	172.85 Ranked 8th.
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	5% Ranked 154th.	17.5% Ranked 109th. 4 times more than Japan
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$2.09 Ranked 77th.	$6.03 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Japan
Military > Navy > Nuclear submarines	0.0 Ranked 5th.	0.0 Ranked 18th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	0.891 Ranked 90th.	0.996 Ranked 59th. 12% more than Japan
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$1,912.91 Ranked 29th.	$3,021.19 Ranked 11th. 58% more than Japan
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	37.6 Ranked 6th. 27% more than Switzerland	29.6 Ranked 20th.
Religion > Religions > All	observe both Shinto and Buddhist 84%, other 16% (including Christian 0.7%)	Roman Catholic 41.8%, Protestant 35.3%, Orthodox 1.8%, other Christian 0.4%, Muslim 4.3%, other 1%, unspecified 4.3%, none 11.1% (2000 census)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$21,597.23 Ranked 85th.	$31,439.48 Ranked 26th. 46% more than Japan
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 48th. The same as Switzerland	6 Ranked 38th.
Military > Global Peace Index	1.29 Ranked 28th. 2% more than Switzerland	1.27 Ranked 29th.
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 97th.	7 Ranked 28th. 17% more than Japan
Military > Navy > Corvette warships	24 Ranked 2nd.	0.0 Ranked 36th.
Energy > Electric power consumption > KWh	1 trillion Ranked 4th. 16 times more than Switzerland	62.73 billion Ranked 40th.
Media > Televisions per 1000	677.27 Ranked 6th. 50% more than Switzerland	451.02 Ranked 30th.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	752.78 Ranked 37th. 6 times more than Switzerland	122.59 Ranked 96th.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	39.29 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 18th. 21% more than Switzerland	32.42 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 23th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	45.29% Ranked 192nd.	48.03% Ranked 165th. 6% more than Japan
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	23,671 Ranked 31st. 23 times more than Switzerland	1,047 Ranked 86th.
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare	6,017 Ranked 15th.	6,509.8 Ranked 12th. 8% more than Japan
People > Population in 2015	127,993 thousand Ranked 10th. 17 times more than Switzerland	7,334 thousand Ranked 100th.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	30.6 Ranked 13th.	31.1 Ranked 5th. 2% more than Japan
Geography > Terrain	mostly rugged and mountainous	mostly mountains (Alps in south, Jura in northwest) with a central plateau of rolling hills, plains, and large lakes
Education > High school enrolment rate	100 Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Switzerland	99.42 Ranked 19th.
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	82.25 years Ranked 5th. 1% more than Switzerland	81.07 years Ranked 15th.
Transport > Road > Motorway length	7,383 km Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Switzerland	1,361 km Ranked 17th.
Military > Paramilitary personnel	12,250 Ranked 49th. 75% more than Switzerland	7,000 Ranked 69th.
Military > Service age and obligation	18 years of age for voluntary military service	19 years of age for male compulsory military service; 18 years of age for voluntary male and female military service; the Swiss Constitution states that "every Swiss male is obliged to do military service"; every Swiss male has to serve at least 260 days in the armed forces; conscripts receive 18 weeks of mandatory training, followed by seven 3-week intermittent recalls for training during the next 10 years
Geography > Location	Eastern Asia, island chain between the North Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan, east of the Korean Peninsula	Central Europe, east of France, north of Italy
Health > Quality of health care system > Cost	80.56 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Switzerland	37.96 Ranked 45th.
Crime > Murders with firearms	47 Ranked 28th.	68 Ranked 23th. 45% more than Japan
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	88.78 million Ranked 1st. 32 times more than Switzerland	2.8 million Ranked 21st.
Lifestyle > Quality of life index	165.44 Ranked 11th.	201.95 Ranked 1st. 22% more than Japan
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	3.78% Ranked 32nd.	5.22% Ranked 50th. 38% more than Japan
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture 4.6%, industry 27.8%, services 67.7%	agriculture 4.6%, industry 26.3%, services 69.1%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.943 Ranked 11th.	0.947 Ranked 7th. About the same as Japan
Labor > Unemployment rate	5.1% Ranked 74th. 31% more than Switzerland	3.9% Ranked 81st.
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	3.14 Ranked 106th.	5.58 Ranked 18th. 78% more than Japan
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	9.9 Ranked 45th. 27% more than Switzerland	7.8 Ranked 94th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	36.46 Ranked 44th. 21% more than Switzerland	30.11 Ranked 23th.
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita	65.61 per 1,000 people Ranked 110th.	1,135.39 per 1,000 people Ranked 29th. 17 times more than Japan
Media > Households with television	99% Ranked 5th.	99.83% Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Japan
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	8.41 per 1,000 people Ranked 178th.	9.6 per 1,000 people Ranked 163th. 14% more than Japan
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	0.059 Ranked 108th.	1.17 Ranked 74th. 20 times more than Japan
Culture > Happy Planet Index	47.5 Ranked 45th.	50.3 Ranked 34th. 6% more than Japan
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	Prime Minister Shinzo ABE (since 26 December 2012); Deputy Prime Minister Taro ASO (since 26 December 2012)	President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli MAURER (since 1 January 2013); Vice President Didier BURKHALTER (since 1 January 2013)
Geography > Coastline	29,751 km Ranked 6th.	0.0 Ranked 204th.
Labor > Labor force	65.7 million Ranked 9th. 14 times more than Switzerland	4.62 million Ranked 66th.
Health > Obesity	3.2% Ranked 29th.	7.7% Ranked 27th. 2 times more than Japan
Environment > Current issues	air pollution from power plant emissions results in acid rain; acidification of lakes and reservoirs degrading water quality and threatening aquatic life; Japan is one of the largest consumers of fish and tropical timber, contributing to the depletion of these resources in Asia and elsewhere	air pollution from vehicle emissions and open-air burning; acid rain; water pollution from increased use of agricultural fertilizers; loss of biodiversity
Energy > Oil > Consumption	4.36 million bbl/day Ranked 4th. 16 times more than Switzerland	280,000 bbl/day Ranked 39th.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	85.9 Ranked 3rd. 1% more than Switzerland	85 Ranked 6th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	19.47% Ranked 23th.	25.31% Ranked 27th. 30% more than Japan
Health > Life expectancy > Men	80 years Ranked 4th. The same as Switzerland	80 years Ranked 3rd.
Crime > Rape victims	0.1% Ranked 20th.	0.6% Ranked 12th. 6 times more than Japan
Military > Navy > Submarines	16 Ranked 3rd.	0.0 Ranked 36th.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>NHK - public, operates the General TV, Educational TV channels. NHK also runs HD satellite channels BS1 and BS Premium. NHK World is the organisation's international English-language channel.</p> </p>TV Asahi - national commercial network</p> </p>Fuji TV - national commercial network</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15217593">Full Article</a>	<p>SF-DRS - German-language public broadcaster, operates three channels</p> </p>RTSI - Italian-language public broadcaster, operates two channels</p> </p>TSR - French-language public broadcaster, operates two channels</p>
Energy > Oil > Production > Per capita	1.02 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 79th. 2 times more than Switzerland	0.424 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 92nd.
People > Total fertility rate	1.39 children born/woman Ranked 203th.	1.53 children born/woman Ranked 184th. 10% more than Japan
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	79.44 Ranked 11th.	80.5 Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	35.66% Ranked 5th. 13% more than Switzerland	31.67% Ranked 36th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$4.53 Ranked 4th. 62% more than Switzerland	$2.80 Ranked 16th.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	686.01 per 1,000 people Ranked 6th. 47% more than Switzerland	466.99 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	Emperor AKIHITO (since 7 January 1989)	President of the Swiss Confederation Ueli MAURER; Vice President Didier BURKHALTER(chief of state and head of government)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	Unit 9800, Box 300, APO AP 96303-0300	use embassy street address
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	109.43 Ranked 86th.	135.25 Ranked 40th. 24% more than Japan
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$4.58 trillion Ranked 4th. 13 times more than Switzerland	$359.00 billion Ranked 36th.
Government > Capital city > Name	Tokyo	Bern
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	35 41 N, 139 45 E	46 57 N, 7 26 E
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Legal since 1880 (was illegal from 1872-1880; before that there were no laws forbidding same sex relationships) UN decl. sign.	Legal ( Geneva , Vaud , Valais and Ticino : since 1798 Nationwide since 1942) UN decl. sign.
Environment > Climate change > CO2 emissions from electricity and heat production, total > Million metric tons	561.21 Ranked 6th. 151 times more than Switzerland	3.71 Ranked 92nd.
Government > International organization participation	ADB, AfDB (nonregional member), APEC, ARF, ASEAN (dialogue partner), Australia Group, BIS, CD, CE (observer), CERN (observer), CICA (observer), CP, EAS, EBRD, EITI (implementing country), FAO, FATF, G-20, G-5, G-7, G-8, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD (partners), IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAIA (observer), MIGA, NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OPCW, OSCE (partner), Paris Club, PCA, PIF (partner), SAARC (observer), SELEC (observer), SICA (observer), UN, UNCTAD, UNDOF, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNMISS, UNRWA, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC	ADB (nonregional member), AfDB (nonregional member), Australia Group, BIS, CD, CE, CERN, EAPC, EBRD, EFTA, EITI (implementing country), ESA, FAO, FATF, G-10, IADB, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IEA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IGAD (partners), ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), LAIA (observer), MIGA, MONUSCO, NEA, NSG, OAS (observer), OECD, OIF, OPCW, OSCE, Paris Club, PCA, PFP, Schengen Convention, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNMISS, UNRWA, UNTSO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.51 Ranked 119th. 6% more than Switzerland	0.48 Ranked 138th.
Crime > Prisoners	69,502 prisoners Ranked 19th. 14 times more than Switzerland	4,982 prisoners Ranked 96th.
Weather > Temperature > Highest temperature ever recorded	41.0 \u00b0C (105.8 \u00b0F)	41.5 \u00b0C (106.7 \u00b0F)
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	689.59 Ranked 12th. 13% more than Switzerland	610.51 Ranked 21st.
Crime > Assaults	51 Ranked 41st.	108.3 Ranked 31st. 2 times more than Japan
Religion > Major religion(s)	Shintoism, Buddhism	Christianity
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male	84% Ranked 5th. 2% more than Switzerland	82.2% Ranked 10th.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$36.58 Ranked 82nd.	$51.72 Ranked 50th. 41% more than Japan
Geography > Area > Water	13,430 sq km Ranked 39th. 10 times more than Switzerland	1,280 sq km Ranked 105th.
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	13.4% Ranked 222nd.	15.2% Ranked 202nd. 13% more than Japan
Military > Military service age and obligation	18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; mandatory retirement at age 53 for senior enlisted personnel and at 62 years for senior service officers	19-26 years of age for male compulsory military service; 18 years of age for voluntary male and female military service; every Swiss male has to serve at least 260 days in the armed forces; conscripts receive 18 weeks of mandatory training, followed by seven 3-week intermittent recalls for training during the next 10 years
Media > Broadcast media	a mixture of public and commercial broadcast TV and radio stations; 6 national terrestrial TV networks including 1 public broadcaster; the large number of radio and TV stations available provide a wide range of choices; satellite and cable services provide access to international channels	the publicly-owned radio and television broadcaster, Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG/SSR), operates 7 national television networks, 3 broadcasting in German, 2 in Italian, and 2 in French; private commercial television stations broadcast regionally and locally; television broadcasts from stations in Germany, Italy, and France are widely accessed using multi-channel cable and satellite TV services; SRG/SSR operates 18 radio stations that, along with private broadcasters, provide national to local coverage
Environment > Municipal waste generation	410 kgs per person per year Ranked 17th.	650 kgs per person per year Ranked 4th. 59% more than Japan
Transport > Airports	175 Ranked 33th. 3 times more than Switzerland	63 Ranked 78th.
Military > Navy > Aircraft carriers	0.0 Ranked 8th.	0.0 Ranked 32nd.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	slightly smaller than California	slightly less than twice the size of New Jersey
Crime > Punishment > Maximum length of sentence	None	None
Language > Major language(s)	Japanese	German, French, Italian, Romansch
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	1.13 Ranked 13th.	1.38 Ranked 4th. 22% more than Japan
People > Gender > Male population	41.38 million Ranked 29th. 7 times more than Switzerland	6.36 million Ranked 91st.
Energy > Electricity production > KWh	1.03 trillion Ranked 2nd. 15 times more than Switzerland	67.98 billion Ranked 21st.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	34.74 million Ranked 17th. 7 times more than Switzerland	4.78 million Ranked 83th.
Media > News Agencies > List of news agencies	<p>Kyodo - English-language pages</p> </p>Japan Today - online news, in English</p>	<p>swissinfo - news portal operated by public broadcaster, pages in English</p> </p>SDA - Swiss News Agency (SDA/ATS)</p>
Industry > Gross value added by construction	333.2 billion Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than Switzerland	32.7 billion Ranked 21st.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$5,589.80 Ranked 17th.	$9,888.48 Ranked 5th. 77% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	50.76% Ranked 192nd.	53.64% Ranked 169th. 6% more than Japan
Economy > Fiscal year	1	calendar year
Background > Overview	<p>Japan has the world's third-largest economy, having achieved remarkable growth in the second half of the 20th Century after the devastation of World War II.</p> <p>Its role in the international community is considerable. It is a major aid donor and a source of global capital and credit.</p> <p>More than three quarters of the population live in sprawling cities on the coastal fringes of Japan's four mountainous, heavily-wooded islands.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14918801">Full Article</a>	<p>A landlocked, mountainous country, Switzerland's geographical position in central Europe and studious neutrality have given it the access and political stability to become one of the world's wealthiest countries. </p> <p>Switzerland has for centuries been a neutral state, which means that it cannot take part in armed conflict unless it is attacked. Its forces can only be used for self-defence and internal security. </p> <p>It joined the United Nations only in 2002. Surrounded by the European Union, it has vacillated between seeking closer engagement with its powerful neighbour and other international organisations, and preferring a more isolationist course.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17980650">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft	28.3 Ranked 46th.	768.8 Ranked 1st. 27 times more than Japan
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	3,539.48 Ranked 18th. 11% more than Switzerland	3,188.58 Ranked 21st.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	24.8% Ranked 2nd. 43% more than Switzerland	17.3% Ranked 24th.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	27.5% Ranked 98th.	27.7% Ranked 95th. 1% more than Japan
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	13.75 Ranked 18th.	21.47 Ranked 79th. 56% more than Japan
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	350.55 people/mÂ² Ranked 21st. 89% more than Switzerland	185.93 people/mÂ² Ranked 49th.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	40 hours Ranked 98th.	50 hours Ranked 4th. 25% more than Japan
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	276.69 Ranked 24th.	404.77 Ranked 3rd. 46% more than Japan
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$79.79 Ranked 59th. 85 times more than Switzerland	$0.94 Ranked 156th.
Crime > Murders > WHO	0.5 Ranked 180th.	0.9 Ranked 166th. 80% more than Japan
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	2,836.05 per 1 million people Ranked 1st. 11 times more than Switzerland	250.8 per 1 million people Ranked 11th.
People > Nationality > Noun	Japanese (singular and plural)	Swiss (singular and plural)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	120 Ranked 117th.	125 Ranked 107th. 4% more than Japan
Economy > Inequality > GINI index	24.85 Ranked 30th.	33.68 Ranked 25th. 36% more than Japan
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares	4.33 million Ranked 48th. 11 times more than Switzerland	408,000 Ranked 123th.
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>NHK - public, operates news/speech-based Radio 1, cultural/educational network Radio 2, classical music-based network FM Radio, external service Radio Japan</p> </p>Inter FM - Tokyo commercial music station</p> </p>J-Wave - Tokyo commercial music station</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-15217593">Full Article</a>	<p>SR-DRS - German-language public broadcaster, operates five stations</p> </p>RSR - French-language public broadcaster, operates four stations</p> </p>RSI - Italian-language public broadcaster, operates three stations</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17982246">Full Article</a>
Culture > Food and drink > Beer consumption	5.81 billion L Ranked 7th. 13 times more than Switzerland	453 million L Ranked 27th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	90.24 Ranked 2nd. 1% more than Switzerland	89.42 Ranked 19th.
Economy > Imports per capita	$6,507.45 Ranked 52nd.	$37,038.19 Ranked 4th. 6 times more than Japan
Transport > Waterways	1,770 km Ranked 32nd. 37% more than Switzerland	1,292 km Ranked 42nd.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita	$35,548.84 Ranked 4th.	$38,313.36 Ranked 2nd. 8% more than Japan
Military > Armed forces personnel	237,000 Ranked 20th. 8 times more than Switzerland	28,000 Ranked 85th.
Education > Literacy > Female	99% Ranked 4th. The same as Switzerland	99% Ranked 14th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Industry	26.2% Ranked 7th. 12% more than Switzerland	23.4% Ranked 9th.
Labor > Labor force, total	65.28 million Ranked 9th. 14 times more than Switzerland	4.64 million Ranked 84th.
Agriculture > Farm workers	1.63 million Ranked 57th. 11 times more than Switzerland	143,000 Ranked 127th.
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate	50% Ranked 6th. 25% more than Switzerland	40% Ranked 19th.
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	2.78 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 212th.	4.08 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 195th. 47% more than Japan
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	March 26, 1980	September 10, 1997
Economy > GDP per capita in 1950	$1,873.00 Ranked 29th.	$8,939.00 Ranked 2nd. 5 times more than Japan
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$79.21 Ranked 61st.	$131.70 Ranked 9th. 66% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	70.25% Ranked 5th. 19% more than Switzerland	59.05% Ranked 34th.
Transport > Commute > Distance	18.88 km Ranked 2nd. 6 times more than Switzerland	3.18 km Ranked 13th.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Fujiyama 3,776 m	Dufourspitze 4,634 m
Economy > Technology index	5.68 Ranked 5th. 8% more than Switzerland	5.25 Ranked 7th.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita	97 Int. $ Ranked 112th.	99 Int. $ Ranked 98th. 2% more than Japan
Transport > Road > Expressway length	7,803 km Ranked 8th. 4 times more than Switzerland	1,790 km Ranked 21st.
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Females	1,763 Ranked 27th.	2,100 Ranked 21st. 19% more than Japan
Military > Military expenditures	1% of GDP Ranked 46th. The same as Switzerland	1% of GDP Ranked 33th.
Agriculture > Products	rice, sugar beets, vegetables, fruit; pork, poultry, dairy products, eggs; fish	grains, fruits, vegetables; meat, eggs
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	68.29 Ranked 24th.	107.28 Ranked 3rd. 57% more than Japan
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	79.05 Ranked 31st.	85.2 Ranked 18th. 8% more than Japan
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$6.38 Ranked 65th.	$14.60 Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Japan
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	38.75 Ranked 44th. 3 times more than Switzerland	11.76 Ranked 27th.
Crime > Assault victims	0.1% Ranked 20th.	1% Ranked 15th. 10 times more than Japan
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.912 Ranked 10th.	0.913 Ranked 9th. About the same as Japan
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita	0.123% per 1 million people Ranked 23th.	0.877% per 1 million people Ranked 5th. 7 times more than Japan
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	0.197 Ranked 58th. 49% more than Switzerland	0.132 Ranked 99th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	4.45% Ranked 182nd.	4.78% Ranked 146th. 7% more than Japan
People > Physicians density	2.14 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 21st.	4.08 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 3rd. 91% more than Japan
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$8.47 Ranked 38th.	$27.34 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Japan
Economy > Big Mac Index	$2.19 Ranked 37th.	$4.93 Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than Japan
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	34.12 hectares Ranked 65th.	55.13 hectares Ranked 59th. 62% more than Japan
Military > Military branches	Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD): Ground Self-Defense Force (Rikujou Jieitai, GSDF), Maritime Self-Defense Force (Kaijou Jieitai, MSDF), Air Self-Defense Force (Koukuu Jieitai, ASDF)	Swiss Armed Forces: Land Forces, Swiss Air Force (Schweizer Luftwaffe)
Crime > Total crime victims	15.2% Ranked 20th.	18.2% Ranked 18th. 20% more than Japan
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Total divorces	235,719 Ranked 4th. 13 times more than Switzerland	17,550 Ranked 13th.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$0.28 Ranked 126th.	$5.61 Ranked 52nd. 20 times more than Japan
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	2,251.86 kW Ranked 21st.	2,309.29 kW Ranked 20th. 3% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	30.12 million Ranked 15th. 7 times more than Switzerland	4.06 million Ranked 81st.
Education > College and university > Gender ratio	88.42 Ranked 68th.	99.71 Ranked 60th. 13% more than Japan
Economy > Exports > Commodities	motor vehicles 13.6%; semiconductors 6.2%; iron and steel products 5.5%; auto parts 4.6%; plastic materials 3.5%; power generating machinery 3.5%	machinery, chemicals, metals, watches, agricultural products
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	6,730.27 kWh Ranked 6th.	7,425.27 kWh Ranked 4th. 10% more than Japan
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$2.00 Ranked 18th. 6% more than Switzerland	$1.88 Ranked 29th.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index	95.4% Ranked 154th. 1% more than Switzerland	94.2% Ranked 158th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	38.26 million Ranked 33th. 6 times more than Switzerland	6.16 million Ranked 96th.
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	1.11 trillion Ranked 2nd. 10 times more than Switzerland	113.48 billion Ranked 18th.
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	54 per 100,000 people Ranked 126th.	72 per 100,000 people Ranked 111th. 33% more than Japan
Crime > Punishment > Crimes possibly attracting life sentence	Death sentence due to foreign aggression	Aggravated murder, aggravated hostage-taking, genocide, endangering the independence of the country
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	101.06 Ranked 16th.	148.42 Ranked 1st. 47% more than Japan
Geography > Total area > Sq. km	377,930 Ranked 59th. 9 times more than Switzerland	41,280 Ranked 128th.
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Agriculture	3.9% Ranked 17th. 15% more than Switzerland	3.4% Ranked 19th.
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	15,061 Ranked 66th. 4 times more than Switzerland	4,258 Ranked 107th.
Economy > Poverty and inequality > Richest quintile to poorest quintile ratio	3.4 Ranked 2nd.	5.5 Ranked 11th. 62% more than Japan
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$976.69 Ranked 27th.	$1,586.48 Ranked 12th. 62% more than Japan
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$5.32 Ranked 9th. 24% more than Switzerland	$4.29 Ranked 13th.
Energy > Electricity > Production	936.2 billion kWh Ranked 3rd. 16 times more than Switzerland	60.18 billion kWh Ranked 37th.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	none	Swiss Confederation
Media > Personal computers per 1000	541.64 Ranked 17th.	864.58 Ranked 1st. 60% more than Japan
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	9.17 km per 1,000 people Ranked 12th.	9.88 km per 1,000 people Ranked 19th. 8% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	16.15 million Ranked 10th. 9 times more than Switzerland	1.89 million Ranked 68th.
Transport > Vehicles > Per km of road	63.51 Ranked 11th. 5% more than Switzerland	60.24 Ranked 12th.
People > Cities > Urban population	84,775 Ranked 51st. 13% more than Switzerland	74,787 Ranked 97th.
Geography > Land use > Arable land	11.26% Ranked 94th. 15% more than Switzerland	9.8% Ranked 108th.
Industry > CO2 emissions from manufacturing industries and construction > Million metric tons	244.78 Ranked 6th. 46 times more than Switzerland	5.3 Ranked 67th.
Religion > Secularism and atheism > Population considering religion unimportant	75% Ranked 7th. 34% more than Switzerland	56% Ranked 27th.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people	595 Ranked 16th. 5% more than Switzerland	569.34 Ranked 18th.
Industry > Manufacturing growth	3.62 Ranked 81st.	-6.76 Ranked 74th.
Government > Civil law system	Modeled after European (primarily German) civil law system. Japanese civil code of 1895.	The Swiss Civil Code of 1908 and 1912 (obligations; fifth book)
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	15.79 Ranked 17th.	26.95 Ranked 74th. 71% more than Japan
Labor > Labor force > By occupation > Services	69.8% Ranked 5th.	73.2% Ranked 4th. 5% more than Japan
People > Abortion > Abortion rate	12.3 abortions per 1,000 women Ranked 16th. 68% more than Switzerland	7.3 abortions per 1,000 women Ranked 23th.
Culture > World Heritage Sites	13 Ranked 14th. 63% more than Switzerland	8 Ranked 23th.
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people	324.56 Ranked 38th.	523.94 Ranked 9th. 61% more than Japan
Economy > Imports	$830.10 billion Ranked 4th. 3 times more than Switzerland	$296.20 billion Ranked 18th.
People > Nationality > Adjective	Japanese	Swiss
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index	97.7% Ranked 157th.	99.6% Ranked 141st. 2% more than Japan
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 215 (plus 370 repeaters), FM 89 (plus 485 repeaters), shortwave 21	AM 4, FM 113 (plus many low-power stations), shortwave 2
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered	90-100	90-100
People > Sex ratio > Total population	0.95 male(s)/female Ranked 170th.	0.97 male(s)/female Ranked 141st. 2% more than Japan
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	9.13% Ranked 183th.	9.91% Ranked 142nd. 9% more than Japan
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	63.54 Ranked 16th.	69.89 Ranked 5th. 10% more than Japan
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.26 births per woman Ranked 169th.	1.42 births per woman Ranked 149th. 13% more than Japan
Industry > Growth	1.78 Ranked 123th.	-4.26 Ranked 78th.
Lifestyle > Happiness level > Very happy	23% Ranked 26th.	38% Ranked 11th. 65% more than Japan
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters	0.0 Ranked 88th.	7 Ranked 33th.
Labor > Trade union membership	22% Ranked 15th. The same as Switzerland	22% Ranked 16th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	Diet, the bicameral legislature, designates the prime minister; constitution requires that the prime minister commands parliamentary majority; following legislative elections, the leader of majority party or leader of majority coalition in House of Representatives usually becomes prime minister; the monarchy is hereditary	president and vice president elected by the Federal Assembly from among the members of the Federal Council for a one-year term (they may not serve consecutive terms); election last held on 5 December 2012 (next to be held in early December 2013)
Crime > Software piracy rate	23% Ranked 103th.	25% Ranked 97th. 9% more than Japan
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	281 Ranked 10th. 8 times more than Switzerland	36 Ranked 43th.
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	0.8% Ranked 78th.	1% Ranked 125th. 25% more than Japan
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$2.58 trillion Ranked 2nd. 12 times more than Switzerland	$212.10 billion Ranked 2nd.
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.06 male(s)/female Ranked 42nd. The same as Switzerland	1.06 male(s)/female Ranked 37th.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$3.76 trillion Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Switzerland	$348.79 billion Ranked 19th.
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.094 per 1,000 people Ranked 94th.	1.8 per 1,000 people Ranked 72nd. 19 times more than Japan
Energy > Crude oil > Production	135,500 bbl/day Ranked 45th. 38 times more than Switzerland	3,613 bbl/day Ranked 100th.
Lifestyle > Happiness net	72% Ranked 19th.	89% Ranked 6th. 24% more than Japan
Economy > GINI index	24.85 Ranked 31st.	33.68 Ranked 26th. 36% more than Japan
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people	551.23 Ranked 2nd. 31% more than Switzerland	420.04 Ranked 6th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	60.22 Ranked 49th.	148.87 Ranked 4th. 2 times more than Japan
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$7,467.28 Ranked 8th. 46% more than Switzerland	$5,116.29 Ranked 11th.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	94.64 trillion Ranked 4th. 281 times more than Switzerland	337.28 billion Ranked 65th.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages	661,895 Ranked 6th. 16 times more than Switzerland	42,650 Ranked 16th.
Economy > Tourist arrivals	8.35 million Ranked 26th.	8.61 million Ranked 25th. 3% more than Japan
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	18.13 Ranked 18th.	41.03 Ranked 69th. 2 times more than Japan
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$11,472.65 per capita Ranked 23th.	$24,620.54 per capita Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Japan
Transport > Rail > Railway length	23,474 km Ranked 12th. 4 times more than Switzerland	5,223 km Ranked 34th.
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Health > Life expectancy > Years of potential life lost from premature death > Males	3,287 Ranked 25th.	3,488 Ranked 24th. 6% more than Japan
Environment > Transport CO2 emission index	622.5 Ranked 38th.	2,092 Ranked 14th. 3 times more than Japan
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$16.41 Ranked 47th.	$38.28 Ranked 1st. 2 times more than Japan
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$1.53 trillion Ranked 3rd. 11 times more than Switzerland	$135.48 billion Ranked 23th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$3,987.85 Ranked 13th.	$7,962.80 Ranked 4th. Twice as much as Japan
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$3.15 Ranked 7th. 22% more than Switzerland	$2.59 Ranked 11th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	19.12% Ranked 4th. 30% more than Switzerland	14.76% Ranked 29th.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	3 Ranked 41st. 50% more than Switzerland	2 Ranked 139th.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$	$13.78 billion Ranked 22nd.	$17.57 billion Ranked 17th. 28% more than Japan
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet notes	First outlet in Asia , see McDonald's Japan	see McDonald's Switzerland
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000	9.59 Ranked 22nd. 68% more than Switzerland	5.69 Ranked 47th.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	1,201.54 per 1,000 people Ranked 36th.	1,609.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 8th. 34% more than Japan
Economy > Tax > Tax rates	20.72 Ranked 33th. 15% more than Switzerland	17.96 Ranked 79th.
Government > National symbol(s)	red sun disc; chrysanthemum	Swiss cross (white cross on red field; arms equal length)
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	2,612.07 Ranked 17th.	4,088.34 Ranked 7th. 57% more than Japan
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	0.1% Ranked 168th.	5.7% Ranked 84th. 57 times more than Japan
Geography > Irrigated land	25,000 sq km Ranked 1st. 100 times more than Switzerland	250 sq km Ranked 123th.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	615 billion Ranked 2nd. 13 times more than Switzerland	48.74 billion Ranked 19th.
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$6.15 trillion Ranked 4th. 9 times more than Switzerland	$652.64 billion Ranked 20th.
Crime > Drug offences	26,477 per 100,000 people Ranked 10th.	49,201 per 100,000 people Ranked 5th. 86% more than Japan
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total	242,000 Ranked 22nd. 11 times more than Switzerland	23,000 Ranked 91st.
Cost of living > IPad Index	$501.56 Ranked 40th.	$617.58 Ranked 25th. 23% more than Japan
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	691.42 per 1,000 people Ranked 12th. 13% more than Switzerland	610.22 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th.
Economy > GDP per person	39,738.13 Ranked 18th.	63,628.66 Ranked 4th. 60% more than Japan
Energy > Electricity production from renewable sources > KWh	120.91 billion Ranked 5th. 3 times more than Switzerland	40.27 billion Ranked 14th.
Education > Duration of compulsory education	10 years Ranked 39th. 11% more than Switzerland	9 years Ranked 66th.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	0.2% Ranked 141st.	4.4% Ranked 89th. 22 times more than Japan
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	2.2 Ranked 190th.	3.7 Ranked 168th. 68% more than Japan
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	28.75 Ranked 43th. 3 times more than Switzerland	9.03 Ranked 25th.
People > Marriage rate	5.8 Ranked 20th.	6.9 Ranked 8th. 19% more than Japan
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$39.27 Ranked 55th.	$112.28 Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Japan
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year	1,841 Ranked 17th. 7% more than Switzerland	1,722 Ranked 20th.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	16.54% Ranked 93th.	26.3% Ranked 41st. 59% more than Japan
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	503.86 Ranked 16th.	547.95 Ranked 11th. 9% more than Japan
Health > Life expectancy > Women	87 years Ranked 1st. 2% more than Switzerland	85 years Ranked 4th.
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Vehicles, computer parts, chemicals, scientific instruments and watches	Machinery and electronics, chemicals, precision instruments, watches
Geography > Natural hazards	many dormant and some active volcanoes; about 1,500 seismic occurrences (mostly tremors) every year; tsunamis; typhoons	landslides; flash floods
Labor > Employment rate > Adults	54.2 Ranked 112th.	61.2 Ranked 60th. 13% more than Japan
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	1.06 trillion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 2nd. 22 times more than Switzerland	47.81 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 17th.
Government > Flag description	white with a large red disk (representing the sun without rays) in the center	red square with a bold, equilateral white cross in the center that does not extend to the edges of the flag
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date	July 20, 1971	October 20, 1976
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$12,852.05 Ranked 19th.	$23,772.82 Ranked 1st. 85% more than Japan
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land	1,002.26 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 5th. 2 times more than Switzerland	449.85 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 18th.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	92.71 trillion Ranked 4th. 1001 times more than Switzerland	92.62 billion Ranked 71st.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	61.25 Ranked 16th.	88.24 Ranked 1st. 44% more than Japan
Economy > Debt > External	$3.02 trillion Ranked 5th. 93% more than Switzerland	$1.56 trillion Ranked 11th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$568.86 Ranked 37th.	$1,266.73 Ranked 10th. 2 times more than Japan
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	8,829.9$ Ranked 13th.	13,438.05$ Ranked 5th. 52% more than Japan
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	14.37 Ranked 18th.	45.72 Ranked 47th. 3 times more than Japan
Economy > Central bank discount rate	0.1% Ranked 51st. 3 times more than Switzerland	0.04% Ranked 21st.
Media > Televisions	86.5 million Ranked 3rd. 26 times more than Switzerland	3.31 million Ranked 43th.
Education > Secondary education, pupils	7.28 million Ranked 11th. 12 times more than Switzerland	605,000 Ranked 66th.
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	15.88 per 1,000 people Ranked 23th. 8% more than Switzerland	14.69 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	402.03 per 1,000 people Ranked 27th.	661.84 per 1,000 people Ranked 1st. 65% more than Japan
Education > College and university > Private school share	78.66% Ranked 10th. 5 times more than Switzerland	17.05% Ranked 68th.
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	1 Ranked 22nd. 1% more than Switzerland	0.99 Ranked 47th.
Education > School life expectancy > Total	14.3 years Ranked 24th.	15 years Ranked 16th. 5% more than Japan
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.028 Ranked 180th.	0.547 Ranked 78th. 20 times more than Japan
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$11,708.07 per capita Ranked 30th.	$177,373.94 per capita Ranked 2nd. 15 times more than Japan
Lifestyle > Food and drink > Coffee > Consumption	1.4 kgs Ranked 15th.	7 kgs Ranked 6th. 5 times more than Japan
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	27.14 Ranked 16th. 27% more than Switzerland	21.38 Ranked 90th.
People > Marriage, divorce and children > Marriages per thousand people	5.18 Ranked 48th.	5.33 Ranked 20th. 3% more than Japan
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	71.4% Ranked 36th. 1% more than Switzerland	71% Ranked 38th.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people	75.16 Ranked 14th.	75.93 Ranked 10th. 1% more than Japan
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	8,490.7 kWh per capita Ranked 20th.	8,545.72 kWh per capita Ranked 17th. 1% more than Japan
Transport > Road > Motorway density	19.54 m of motorway per square km Ranked 12th.	32.97 m of motorway per square km Ranked 6th. 69% more than Japan
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	2.93 sq km Ranked 173th.	5.2 sq km Ranked 148th. 77% more than Japan

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