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Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax: Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax). Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Average Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax)". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Crime levels: Level of crime. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How serious you feel the level of crime is?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Crime > Murder rate: Homicide rate per year per 100,000 inhabitants in various countries.
Crime > Rape rate: Number of rape incidents per 100,000 citizens in different countries. Figures do not take into account rape incidents that go unreported to the police.
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate: Homicides per 100’000 residents. Homicide is the death of a person purposefully inflicted by another person (it excludes suicides) outside of a state of war. Homicide is a broader category than murder, as it also includes manslaughter. The exact legal definition varies across countries, some of which include infanticide, assisted suicide, euthanasia and deaths caused by dangerous driving.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population.
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people: Intentional homicide, number and rate per 100,000 population. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Economy > GDP: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used.
Economy > GDP per capita: GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Gross National Income: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop).
Economy > Population below poverty line: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations.
Geography > Land area > Square miles: Country land area.
Government > Government type: A description of the basic form of government (e.g., republic, constitutional monarchy, federal republic, parliamentary democracy, military dictatorship).
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people: Physicians are defined as graduates of any facility or school of medicine who are working in the country in any medical field (practice, teaching, research).
People > Population: Population, total refers to the total population.
Government > Legal system: A brief description of the legal system's historical roots, role in government, and acceptance of International Court of Justice (ICJ) jurisdiction.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14: Percentage of total population aged 0-14.
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate: Total fertility rate.
Geography > Area > Comparative: The area of various small countries expressed in comparison to various areas within the United States of America.
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents: Number of privately owned small firearms per 100 residents.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -: This entry records the difference between national government revenues and expenditures, expressed as a percent of GDP. A positive (+) number indicates that revenues exceeded expenditures (a budget surplus), while a negative (-) number indicates the reverse (a budget deficit). Normalizing the data, by dividing the budget balance by GDP, enables easy comparisons across countries and indicates whether a national government saves or borrows money. Countries with high budget deficits (relative to their GDPs) generally have more difficulty raising funds to finance expenditures, than those with lower deficits.
Geography > Climate: A brief description of typical weather regimes throughout the year.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year. Figures expressed per million people for the same year.
Geography > Area > Land: Total land area in square kilometres
Government > Legislative branch: This entry contains information on the structure (unicameral, bicameral, tricameral), formal name, number of seats, and term of office. Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election. Election results includes the percent of vote and/or number of seats held by each party in the last election.
Geography > Geographic coordinates: This entry includes rounded latitude and longitude figures for the purpose of finding the approximate geographic center of an entity and is based on the Gazetteer of Conventional Names, Third Edition, August 1988, US Board on Geographic Names and on other sources.
Religion > Religions: This entry includes a rank ordering of religions by adherents starting with the largest group and sometimes includes the percent of total population.
Cost of living > Local purchasing power: Local Purchasing Power shows relative purchasing power in buying goods and services in a given city for the average wage in that city. If domestic purchasing power is 40, this means that the inhabitants of that city with the average salary can afford to buy 60% less typical goods and services than New York City residents with an average salary.
People > Population > Population growth, past and future: Population growth rate (percentage).
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro). Prices in current USD.
Economy > Unemployment rate: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
People > Ethnic groups: This entry provides a rank ordering of ethnic groups starting with the largest and normally includes the percent of total population.
Government > Suffrage: The age at enfranchisement and whether the right to vote is universal or restricted
Geography > Area > Total: Total area in square kilometers
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 15-24.
Crime > Police officers: Number of police officers per 100,000 population.
Government > Constitution: The dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments to a nation's constitution
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Crime > Total crimes: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence.
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use: Estimate of percentage of 15-64 year old population who use Cannabis.
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage: Minimum wage.
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Crime > Violent crime > Rapes: The number of recorded rapes. Large numbers of rapes go unreported. South Africa is estimated to have 500,000 rapes per year, Egypt 200,000, China 32,000 and the UK with 85,000 rapes per year.
Government > Judicial branch: The name(s) of the highest court(s) and a brief description of the selection process for members.
Education > Children out of school, primary: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people: Motor vehicles per 1000 people.
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Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes."
People > Birth rate: The average annual number of births during a year per 1,000 persons in the population at midyear; also known as crude birth rate. The birth rate is usually the dominant factor in determining the rate of population growth. It depends on both the level of fertility and the age structure of the population.
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use: Annual prevalence.
Crime > Assault rate: Number of assaults recorded by police per 100,000 population
Crime > Total crimes per 1000: Note: Crime statistics are often better indicators of prevalence of law enforcement and willingness to report crime, than actual prevalence. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Population growth: Percentage by which country's population either has increased or is estimated to increase. Countries with a decrease in population are signified by a negative percentage. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary: Pupil-teacher ratio, primary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Primary is the number of pupils enrolled in primary school divided by the number of primary school teachers.
Economy > Budget > Revenues: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms
People > Age distribution > Median age: The median age of the country's residents. This is the age most people are in the country.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP: This entry shows GDP on a purchasing power parity basis divided by population as of 1 July for the same year.
Industry > Manufacturing output: Industry corresponds to ISIC divisions 10-45 and includes manufacturing (ISIC divisions 15-37). It comprises value added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars."
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year): Year of last use.
Government > Political parties and leaders: Significant political organizations and their leaders.
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.
Education > Compulsary education duration: Number of years students are required to be enrolled in school for all levels of education. For instance, compulsary education lasts for 12 years in the United States.
People > Gender > Female population: Total female population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total: Number of people aged 0-14.
Economy > GDP > Per capita: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
Agriculture > Rural population: Total population living in rural areas. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution. Per capita figures expressed per 1 population.
People > Death rate: The average annual number of deaths during a year per 1,000 population at midyear; also known as crude death rate. The death rate, while only a rough indicator of the mortality situation in a country, accurately indicates the current mortality impact on population growth. This indicator is significantly affected by age distribution, and most countries will eventually show a rise in the overall death rate, in spite of continued decline in mortality at all ages, as declining fertility results in an aging population.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a bottle of water (1.5 liter). Prices in current USD.
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year: Average rainfall is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of a Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g). Prices in current USD.
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders: Organizations with leaders involved in politics, but not standing for legislative election.
Geography > Natural resources: A country's mineral, petroleum, hydropower, and other resources of commercial importance.
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Burglaries: Number of burglaries recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption: Total electricity consumed annually plus imports and minus exports, expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio: Percentage of dependant persons out of total population aged 15-64. A dependant person is a person aged 0-14 and those over 65 years old.
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total: Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can, with understanding, read and write a short, simple statement on their everyday life."
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.
People > Population growth rate: The average annual percent change in the population, resulting from a surplus (or deficit) of births over deaths and the balance of migrants entering and leaving a country. The rate may be positive or negative. The growth rate is a factor in determining how great a burden would be imposed on a country by the changing needs of its people for infrastructure (e.g., schools, hospitals, housing, roads), resources (e.g., food, water, electricity), and jobs. Rapid population growth can be seen as threatening by neighboring countries.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita: Total land area in square kilometres Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita: The total number of mobile cellular telephones in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km: Agricultural land (sq. km). Agricultural land refers to the share of land area that is arable, under permanent crops, and under permanent pastures. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Land under permanent crops is land cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natural and cultivated crops.
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000: Children out of school, primary. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Total is the total number of primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years: Life expectancy at birth, total (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Crime > Robberies: Number of robberies recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people: Internet users. Figures expressed per thousand people for the same year.
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment: Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment". Prices in current USD.
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years: Crime increasing in the past 3 years. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "In the past three years would you say the level of crime in your community has increased, stayed about the same, or decreased?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Military > Personnel > Per capita: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organization, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Military > War deaths: Battle-related deaths are deaths in battle-related conflicts between warring parties in the conflict dyad (two conflict units that are parties to a conflict). Typically, battle-related deaths occur in warfare involving the armed forces of the warring parties. This includes traditional battlefield fighting, guerrilla activities, and all kinds of bombardments of military units, cities, and villages, etc. The targets are usually the military itself and its installations or state institutions and state representatives, but there is often substantial collateral damage in the form of civilians being killed in crossfire, in indiscriminate bombings, etc. All deaths--military as well as civilian--incurred in such situations, are counted as battle-related deaths."
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita: Arable land (hectares per person). Arable land (hectares per person) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Agriculture > Agricultural growth: Index of agricultural production in 1996 - 98 (1989 - 91 = 100)
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime: Worries being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How worried are you about)......being subject to a physical attack because of your skin colour, ethnic origin or religion?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP: Public debt as % of GDP (CIA).
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Economy > Public debt: This entry records the cumulatiive total of all government borrowings less repayments that are denominated in a country's home currency. Public debt should not be confused with external debt, which reflects the foreign currency liabilities of both the private and public sector and must be financed out of foreign exchange earnings.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices: This entry furnishes the annual percent change in consumer prices compared with the previous year's consumer prices.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary: Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary. Pupil-teacher ratio. Secondary is the number of pupils enrolled in secondary school divided by the number of secondary school teachers.
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night: Safety walking alone during night. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How safe do you feel walking alone in this city during the night?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults: Average years of schooling of adults is the years of formal schooling received, on average, by adults over age 15. (Data Source: Barro-Lee Data Set www.worldbank.org/html/prdmg/grthweb/ddbarle2.htm)
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$: Manufacturing, value added (current US$). Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Language > Languages: A rank ordering of languages starting with the largest and sometimes includes the percent of total population speaking that language.
Transport > Road network length > Km: Length of road network in kilometers in European Union countries.
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services: This entry is derived from Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin, which shows where production takes place in an economy. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total GDP, and will total 100 percent of GDP if the data are complete. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. Services cover government activities, communications, transportation, finance, and all other private economic activities that do not produce material goods.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total: Number of people aged 15-24.
Economy > Exports per capita: This entry provides the total US dollar amount of merchandise exports on an f.o.b. (free on board) basis. These figures are calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year: Average precipitation in depth (mm per year). Average precipitation is the long-term average in depth (over space and time) of annual precipitation in the country. Precipitation is defined as any kind of water that falls from clouds as a liquid or a solid.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 liter of regular Milk. Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release: Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 60 and older.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes: 1 Pair of Nike Shoes. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "1 Pair of Nike Shoes". Prices in current USD.
Government > Administrative divisions: This entry generally gives the numbers, designatory terms, and first-order administrative divisions as approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (BGN). Changes that have been reported but not yet acted on by BGN are noted.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index: Rent Index is estimation of prices of renting apartments in the city compared to New York City. If Rent index is 80, Numbeo estimates that price for renting in that city is 80% of price in New York.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total: Number of people aged 15-64.
Education > Literacy > Total population: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total: Number of people aged 0-4.
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate: This entry gives the percent of a country's population considered to be obese. Obesity is defined as an adult having a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater to or equal to 30.0. BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight in kg and dividing it by the person's squared height in meters.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen: Average prize of a dozen eggs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked about the prize of a dozen eggs. Prices in current USD.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index: Country's gender parity index for college and university enrollment. For countries with a rating of over 1, more females are enrolled while countries with a rating under 1 have more males enrolled.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
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).
Media > Televisions per 1000: The total number of televisions. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births: Mid-range estimate for country's population increase due to births from five years prior to the given year. For example, from 2095 to 2100, India's population is expected to rise by 16,181 people due to births. Estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59: Percentage of total pouplation aged 15-59.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools.
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare: Cereal yield, measured as kilograms per hectare of harvested land, includes wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded."
People > Population in 2015: (Thousands) Medium-variant projections.
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth: Average age of mother at first childbirth.
Geography > Terrain: A brief description of the topography
Education > High school enrolment rate: Progression to secondary school refers to the number of new entrants to the first grade of secondary school in a given year as a percentage of the number of students enrolled in the final grade of primary school in the previous year.
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population: The average number of years to be lived by a group of people born in the same year, if mortality at each age remains constant in the future. Life expectancy at birth is also a measure of overall quality of life in a country and summarizes the mortality at all ages. It can also be thought of as indicating the potential return on investment in human capital and is necessary for the calculation of various actuarial measures.
Transport > Road > Motorway length: Total network length of all motorways in km.
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Military > Paramilitary personnel: Paramilitary.
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Geography > Location: The country's regional location, neighboring countries, and adjacent bodies of water.
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper: Each city population by sex, city and city type.
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
Environment > Current issues: This entry lists the most pressing and important environmental problems. The following terms and abbreviations are used throughout the entry:
Energy > Oil > Consumption: This entry is the total oil consumed in barrels per day (bbl/day). The discrepancy between the amount of oil produced and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is due to the omission of stock changes, refinery gains, and other complicating factors.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years: Life expectancy at birth, female (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending: Percentage of government education funding that goes to post-secondary education.
Health > Life expectancy > Men: Life expectancy for men.
Media > Television > List of TV stations: List of TV stations.
People > Total fertility rate: The average number of children that would be born per woman if all women lived to the end of their child-bearing years and bore children according to a given fertility rate at each age. The total fertility rate is a more direct measure of the level of fertility than the crude birth rate, since it refers to births per woman. This indicator shows the potential for population growth in the country. High rates will also place some limits on the labor force participation rates for women. Large numbers of children born to women indicate large family sizes that might limit the ability of the families to feed and educate their children.
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years: Life expectancy at birth, male (years). Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 65 and older.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of White Rice. Prices in current USD.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita: Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state: The name and title of any person or role roughly equivalent to a U.S. Chief of State. This means the titular leader of the country who represents the state at official and ceremonial functions but may not be involved with the day-to-day activities of the government
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address: This entry includes the chief of mission, embassy address, mailing address, telephone number, FAX number, branch office locations, consulate general locations, and consulate locations.
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people: Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people). Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a public mobile telephone service using cellular technology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity: This entry gives the gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year. A nation's GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP) exchange rates is the sum value of all goods and services produced in the country valued at prices prevailing in the United States. This is the measure most economists prefer when looking at per-capita welfare and when comparing living conditions or use of resources across countries. The measure is difficult to compute, as a US dollar value has to be assigned to all goods and services in the country regardless of whether these goods and services have a direct equivalent in the United States (for example, the value of an ox-cart or non-US military equipment); as a result, PPP estimates for some countries are based on a small and sometimes different set of goods and services. In addition, many countries do not formally participate in the World Bank's PPP project that calculates these measures, so the resulting GDP estimates for these countries may lack precision. For many developing countries, PPP-based GDP measures are multiples of the official exchange rate (OER) measure. The difference between the OER- and PPP-denominated GDP values for most of the weathly industrialized countries are generally much smaller.
Government > Capital city > Name: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates: This entry gives the name of the seat of government, its geographic coordinates, the time difference relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) and the time observed in Washington, DC, and, if applicable, information on daylight saving time (DST). Where appropriate, a special note has been added to highlight those countries that have multiple time zones.
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts: Same-sex sexual activity.
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Government > International organization participation: This entry lists in alphabetical order by abbreviation those international organizations in which the subject country is a member or participates in some other way.
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population: Age dependency ratio is the ratio of dependents--people younger than 15 or older than 64--to the working-age population--those ages 15-64. For example, 0.7 means there are 7 dependents for every 10 working-age people.
Crime > Prisoners: Total persons incarcerated
Media > Internet > Users per 1000: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
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.
Transport > Airports: Total number of airports. Runways must be useable, but may be unpaved. May not have facilities for refuelling, maintenance, or air traffic control.
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places: This entry provides an area comparison based on total area equivalents. Most entities are compared with the entire US or one of the 50 states based on area measurements (1990 revised) provided by the US Bureau of the Census. The smaller entities are compared with Washington, DC (178 sq km, 69 sq mi) or The Mall in Washington, DC (0.59 sq km, 0.23 sq mi, 146 acres).
Language > Major language(s): Country major languages.
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio: Purchasing power parity conversion factor is the number of units of a country's currency required to buy the same amount of goods and services in the domestic market as a U.S. dollar would buy in the United States. Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar). The ratio of the PPP conversion factor to the official exchange rate (also referred to as the national price level) makes it possible to compare the cost of the bundle of goods that make up gross domestic product (GDP) across countries. It tells how many dollars are needed to buy a dollar's worth of goods in the country as compared to the United States.
People > Gender > Male population: Total male population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total: Number of people aged 60 and older.
Religion > Christian > Orthodox > Orthodox population: Population by religion, sex and urban/rural residence.
Industry > Gross value added by construction: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre: Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64: Percentage of total population aged 15-64.
Economy > Fiscal year: The beginning and ending months for a country's accounting period of 12 months, which often is the calendar year but which may begin in any month. All yearly references are for the calendar year (CY) unless indicated as a noncalendar fiscal year (FY).
Background > Overview: A geopolitical overview of every sovereign country in the world, briefly examining their recent history and place on the global stage. The texts are taken from the BBC News website.
Crime > Auto theft: Number of motor vehicle thefts (car thefts) recorded by police in that country per 100,000 population.
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita: Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita). Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformation to other end-use fuels, which is equal to indigenous production plus imports and stock changes, minus exports and fuels supplied to ships and aircraft engaged in international transport.
People > Age structure > 65 years and over: The distribution of the population according to age. Information is included by sex and age group (0-14 years, 15-64 years, 65 years and over). The age structure of a population affects a nation's key socioeconomic issues. Countries with young populations (high percentage under age 15) need to invest more in schools, while countries with older populations (high percentage ages 65 and over) need to invest more in the health sector. The age structure can also be used to help predict potential political issues. For example, the rapid growth of a young adult population unable to find employment can lead to unrest."
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final goods produced by the industrial sector within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery: Problem violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) violent crimes such as assault and armed robbery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km: Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek: Standard workweek (hours).
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000: Fixed broadband Internet subscribers. Fixed broadband Internet subscribers are the number of broadband subscribers with a digital subscriber line, cable modem, or other high-speed technology. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average: Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average). Official exchange rate refers to the exchange rate determined by national authorities or to the rate determined in the legally sanctioned exchange market. It is calculated as an annual average based on monthly averages (local currency units relative to the U.S. dollar).
Crime > Murders > WHO: Intentional homicide rate is the estimate of intentional homicides in a country as a result of domestic disputes that end in a killing, interpersonal violence, violent conflicts over land resources, inter-gang violence over turf or control, and predatory violence and killing by armed groups. The term, intentional homicide, is broad, but it does not include all intentional killing. In particular, deaths arising from armed conflict are usually considered separately. The difference is usually described by the organisation of the killing. Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas the killing in armed conflict is usually committed by more or less cohesive groups of up to several hundred members. Two main sources of data are presented: criminal justice (law enforcement) measures (this series), supplemented by data from national statistical agencies, and measures from public health sources (see other intentional homicide series). These various sources measure slightly different phenomena and are therefore unlikely to provide identical numbers."
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita: Patent applications are applications filed with a national patent office for exclusive rights for an invention--a product or process that provides a new way of doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$: Agriculture, value added (current US$), including forestry, hunting, and fishing, as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources.
People > Nationality > Noun: The noun which identifies citizens of the nation
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population): The number of people that will die from cancer out of 100,000 people the same age. The number is not an accurate telling of the country's cancer rate, but rather how fatal cancer is in each country.
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.
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.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita: GNI, Atlas method (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and prop). Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Military > Armed forces personnel: Total armed forces (2000)
Education > Literacy > Female: This entry includes a definition of literacy and Census Bureau percentages for the total population, males, and females. There are no universal definitions and standards of literacy. Unless otherwise specified, all rates are based on the most common definition - the ability to read and write at a specified age. Detailing the standards that individual countries use to assess the ability to read and write is beyond the scope of our source. Information on literacy, while not a perfect measure of educational results, is probably the most easily available and valid for international comparisons.
Labor > Labor force, total: Labor force, total. Total labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who meet the International Labour Organization definition of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the informal sector.
Agriculture > Farm workers: Agricultural employment shows the number of agricultural workers in the agricultural sector.
Crime > Serious assault rate: Number of major assaults recorded by police per 100,000 population
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.
Energy > Electrical outages > Days: Electrical outages are the average number of days per year that establishments experience power outages or surges from the public grid.
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)
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.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index: Human Development Index trends, 1980-2012.
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita: National estimates of the percentage of the population lying below the poverty line are based on surveys of sub-groups, with the results weighted by the number of people in each group. Definitions of poverty vary considerably among nations. For example, rich nations generally employ more generous standards of poverty than poor nations. Per capita figures expressed per 1 million population.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000: Children out of school, primary, female. Out-of-school children of primary school age. Female is the total number of female primary-school-age children who are not enrolled in either primary or secondary schools. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 0-4.
People > Physicians density: This entry gives the number of medical doctors (physicians), including generalist and specialist medical practitioners, per 1,000 of the population. Medical doctors are defined as doctors that study, diagnose, treat, and prevent illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments in humans through the application of modern medicine. They also plan, supervise, and evaluate care and treatment plans by other health care providers. The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than 2.3 health workers (physicians, nurses, and midwives only) per 1,000 would be insufficient to achieve coverage of primary healthcare needs.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless). Prices in current USD.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000: Arable land (in hectares) includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Military > Military branches: This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).
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.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index: Groceries Index is an estimation of grocery prices in a given location compared to New York City. To calculate this section, Numbeo uses the "Markets" section of each city.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km: Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways."
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership: This entry lists Seventh-day Adventist membership worldwide as of 2004. Membership is defined as baptised and active.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre". Prices in current USD.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg: Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014 (sample survey for the United States). Respondents were asked about the price of 1 kg of apples. Prices in current USD.
Energy > Electricity > Production: The annual electricity generated expressed in kilowatt-hours. The discrepancy between the amount of electricity generated and/or imported and the amount consumed and/or exported is accounted for as loss in transmission and distribution.
Government > Country name > Conventional long form: This entry is derived from Government > Country name, which includes all forms of the country's name approved by the US Board on Geographic Names (Italy is used as an example): conventional long form (Italian Republic), conventional short form (Italy), local long form (Repubblica Italiana), local short form (Italia), former (Kingdom of Italy), as well as the abbreviation. Also see the Terminology note.
Media > Personal computers per 1000: Personal computers are self-contained computers designed to be used by a single individual. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita: total length of the highway system Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total: Number of people aged 80 years and older.
People > Cities > Urban population: Total population living in urban areas. The defition of an urban area differs for each country. Future estimates are from the UN Population Division.
Geography > Land use > Arable land: The percentage of used land that is arable. Arable land is land cultivated for crops that are replanted after each harvest like wheat, maize, and rice
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."
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.
Culture > World Heritage Sites: Cultural sites.
No date was available from the Wikipedia article, so we used the date of retrieval.
Weather > Precipitation: Average annual precipitation (rain or snow fall) in million cubic metres.
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."
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters: Number of GrandMaster chess champions, by country. A GrandMaster is the highest level of recognition in chess.
Government > Executive branch > Elections: Elections includes the nature of election process or accession to power, date of the last election, and date of the next election
Crime > Software piracy rate: The piracy rate is the total number of units of pirated software deployed in 2007 divided by the total units of software installed.
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).
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.
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.
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 > 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.
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.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent: Percentage of total population aged 80 and older.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration: Number of years students study at the pre-primary (preschool) level. It should be noted that not all countries require pre-primary education.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$: International tourism receipts are expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough to justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. Data are in current U.S. dollars."
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000: CO2: Total Emissions (excluding land-use) Units: thousand metric tonnes of carbon dioxide. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people: Fixed lines are telephone mainlines connecting a customer's equipment to the public switched telephone network. Mobile phone subscribers refer to users of portable telephones subscribing to an automatic public mobile telephone service using cellular technology that provides access to the public switched telephone network.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita: . Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Economy > Tax > Tax rates: Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here."
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population: Muslim percentage (%) of total population 2014 Pew Report.
Geography > Irrigated land: The number of square kilometers of land area that is artificially supplied with water.
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication: Gross Value Added by Kind of Economic Activity at current prices - US dollars.
Labor > GNI > Current US$: GNI (current US$). GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total: Armed forces personnel are active duty military personnel, including paramilitary forces if the training, organisation, equipment, and control suggest they may be used to support or replace regular military forces."
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita: This entry gives the number of users within a country that access the Internet. Statistics vary from country to country and may include users who access the Internet at least several times a week to those who access it only once within a period of several months. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Economy > GDP per person: GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita: Secondary education teachers includes full-time and part-time teachers. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > Duration of compulsory education: Duration of compulsory education is the number of grades (or years) that a child must legally be enrolled in school.
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim: Percent of Muslims in each country.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate: How many infants, out of 1000, who will die before attaining one year of age.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution: Drinking Water Pollution and Inaccessibility. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "How do you find quality and the accessibility of drinking water?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2: Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course". Prices in current USD.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year: This list compares the average annual consumption of cigarettes per adult in countries around the world. Ten european countries top the list, all located at the East of the continent, with the exception of Greece. Developed asian countries like China, South Korea and Japan also register high cigarette consumption, while Africa hosts the countries with less consumption.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection: Terrestrial areas protected to total surface area, percentage.
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000: Telephone lines. Telephone lines are fixed telephone lines that connect a subscriber's terminal equipment to the public switched telephone network and that have a port on a telephone exchange. Integrated services digital network channels ands fixed wireless subscribers are included. Figures expressed per thousand population for the same year.
Health > Life expectancy > Women: Life expectancy for women.
Economy > Exports > Main exports: Country main exports.
Geography > Natural hazards: Potential natural disasters.
Labor > Employment rate > Adults: Employment to population ratio is the proportion of a country's population that is employed. Ages 15 and older are generally considered the working-age population.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$: Manufacturing refers to industries belonging to ISIC divisions 15-37. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Data are expressed constant 2000 U.S. dollars.
Government > Flag description: A written flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags.
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date: The date when the first McDonald's outlet opened in each country.
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita: Revenues calculated on an exchange rate basis, i.e., not in purchasing power parity (PPP) terms. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land: Rural population density is the rural population divided by the arable land area. Rural population is calculated as the difference between the total population and the urban population. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea: territorial sea - the sovereignty of a coastal State extends beyond its land territory and internal waters to an adjacent belt of sea, described as the territorial sea in the LOS Convention (Part II); this sovereignty extends to the air space over the territorial sea as well as its underlying seabed and subsoil; every State has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles. A full and definitive definition can be found in the Law of the Sea (LOS) Convention.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU: Expense (current LCU). Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water: Water Quality. Based on 0-50 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Argentina and 86 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Canada, China and 9 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Brazil, Bulgaria, Greece and 12 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from January, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Are you concerned with the water pollution in this city?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > Debt > External: Total public and private debt owed to non-residents repayable in foreign currency, goods, or services.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre: Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Aland Islands, Andorra and 81 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Albania, Algeria, Armenia and 19 more countries and over 100 contributions for Argentina, Australia, Austria and 82 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from May, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre". Prices in current USD.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita: Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Figures expressed per capita for the same year.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs: Problem people using or dealing drugs. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) people using or dealing drugs?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Media > Televisions: The total number of televisions
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita: Agricultural machinery refers to the number of wheel and crawler tractors (excluding garden tractors) in use in agriculture at the end of the calendar year specified or during the first quarter of the following year. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
Education > Secondary education, pupils: Secondary education, pupils. Enrolment in total secondary. Public and private. All programmes. Total is the total number of students enrolled at public and private secondary education institutions.
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita: The total number of main telephone lines in use. Per capita figures expressed per 1,000 population.
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.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery: Problem corruption and bribery. Based on 0-50 contributions for Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria and 82 more countries and 50-100 contributions for Argentina, Belgium, Bulgaria and 24 more countries and over 100 contributions for Australia, Brazil, Canada and 17 more countries. The surveys were conducted by numbeo.com from July, 2011 to February, 2014. See this sample survey for the United States, respondents were asked "(How much of a problem are...) corruption and bribery?". The higher the value, the more survey respondents believe it is high in their country.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services: The gross domestic product (GDP) or value of all final services produced within a nation in a given year. GDP dollar estimates in the Factbook are derived from purchasing power parity (PPP) calculations. See the CIA World Factbook for more information.
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	Mauritius	South Africa
Cost of living > Average monthly disposable salary > After tax	$1,337.74 Ranked 49th.	$1,400.01 Ranked 48th. 5% more than Mauritius
Crime > Crime levels	60.42 Ranked 26th.	86.27 Ranked 6th. 43% more than Mauritius
Crime > Murder rate	3.8	34
Crime > Rape rate	3.9 Ranked 35th.	132.4 Ranked 1st. 34 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Violent crime > Intentional homicide rate	4.2 Ranked 44th.	31 Ranked 4th. 7 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate	33 Ranked 74th.	15,940 Ranked 3rd. 483 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Violent crime > Murder rate per million people	25.76 Ranked 50th.	318.86 Ranked 11th. 12 times more than Mauritius
Economy > GDP	$10.49 billion Ranked 120th.	$384.31 billion Ranked 28th. 37 times more than Mauritius
Economy > GDP per capita	$8,124.17 Ranked 65th. 8% more than South Africa	$7,507.67 Ranked 68th.
Economy > Gross National Income	$4.59 billion Ranked 98th.	$122.00 billion Ranked 28th. 27 times more than Mauritius
Economy > Population below poverty line	8% Ranked 28th.	31.3% Ranked 14th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Geography > Land area > Square miles	788 square miles Ranked 78th.	470,693 square miles Ranked 15th. 597 times more than Mauritius
Government > Government type	parliamentary democracy	republic
Health > Physicians > Per 1,000 people	1.06 per 1,000 people Ranked 14th. 38% more than South Africa	0.77 per 1,000 people Ranked 16th.
People > Population	1.32 million Ranked 155th.	48.6 million Ranked 26th. 37 times more than Mauritius
Government > Legal system	civil legal system based on French civil law with some elements of English common law	mixed legal system of Roman-Dutch civil law, English common law, and customary law
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14	15.14% Ranked 123th.	16.73% Ranked 60th. 10% more than Mauritius
Health > Births and maternity > Total fertility rate	1.84% Ranked 128th. About the same as South Africa	1.83% Ranked 141st.
Geography > Area > Comparative	almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC	slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Crime > Violent crime > Gun crime > Guns per 100 residents	14.7 Ranked 42nd. 16% more than South Africa	12.7 Ranked 48th.
Economy > Budget surplus > + or deficit > -	-1.8% of GDP Ranked 68th.	-4.8% of GDP Ranked 139th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Geography > Climate	tropical, modified by southeast trade winds; warm, dry winter (May to November); hot, wet, humid summer (November to May)	mostly semiarid; subtropical along east coast; sunny days, cool nights
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes per million people	39.82 Ranked 35th.	1,324.15 Ranked 1st. 33 times more than Mauritius
Geography > Area > Land	2,030 sq km Ranked 173th.	1.22 million sq km Ranked 25th. 601 times more than Mauritius
Government > Legislative branch	unicameral National Assembly	bicameral Parliament consisting of the National Council of Provinces
Geography > Geographic coordinates	20 17 S, 57 33 E	29 00 S, 24 00 E
Religion > Religions	Hindu 48%, Roman Catholic 23.6%, Muslim 16.6%, other Christian 8.6%, other 2.5%, unspecified 0.3%, none 0.4%	Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, Muslim 1.5%, other Christian 36%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1%
Cost of living > Local purchasing power	69.06 Ranked 36th.	94.3 Ranked 15th. 37% more than Mauritius
People > Population > Population growth, past and future	-0.386 Ranked 188th. 93% more than South Africa	-0.2 Ranked 128th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Cigarettes > Pack of Marlboro	$4.26 Ranked 49th. 44% more than South Africa	$2.96 Ranked 75th.
Economy > Unemployment rate	8.1% Ranked 48th.	25.1% Ranked 6th. 3 times more than Mauritius
People > Ethnic groups	Indo-Mauritian 68%, Creole 27%, Sino-Mauritian 3%, Franco-Mauritian 2%	black African 79%, white 9.6%, colored 8.9%, Indian/Asian 2.5%
Government > Suffrage	18 years of age; universal	18 years of age; universal
Geography > Area > Total	2,040 sq km Ranked 181st.	1.22 million sq km Ranked 26th. 598 times more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Percent	10.48% Ranked 129th.	11.71% Ranked 62nd. 12% more than Mauritius
Crime > Police officers	776.5 Ranked 2nd. 2 times more than South Africa	343.5 Ranked 18th.
Government > Constitution	several previous; latest adopted 12 March 1968; amended many times, last in 2012	several previous; latest drafted 8 May 1996, approved 4 December 1997, effective 4 February 1997; amended many times, last in 2013
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares	100,000 hectares Ranked 64th.	14.75 million hectares Ranked 19th. 148 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Total crimes	35,943 Ranked 61st.	2.68 million Ranked 7th. 75 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Drugs > Annual cannabis use	3.9% Ranked 7th.	4.3% Ranked 13th. 10% more than Mauritius
Labor > Salaries and benefits > Minimum wage	607 Mauritian rupees ($20) per week for an unskilled worker in the Export Processing Zone (EPZ); 794 rupees ($26) per week for an unskilled factory worker outside the EPZ; set by the government by sector, and increased each year based on the inflation rate.	None; for farm workers the minimum wage is approximately R 7.71 ($0.85) per hour; for domestic workers employed more than 27 hours per week it ranges from 4.85 rand ($0.53) to 7.06 rand ($0.78) per hour.
Crime > Violent crime > Rapes	51 Ranked 47th.	66,196 Ranked 2nd. 1298 times more than Mauritius
Government > Judicial branch	Supreme Court	Constitutional Court; Supreme Court of Appeals; High Courts; Magistrate Courts
Education > Children out of school, primary	2,167 Ranked 55th.	656,487 Ranked 6th. 303 times more than Mauritius
Transport > Road > Motor vehicles per 1000 people	175 Ranked 78th. 6% more than South Africa	165 Ranked 83th.
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity per capita	$13,654.21 Ranked 62nd. 29% more than South Africa	$10,551.84 Ranked 78th.
Geography > Land area > Sq. km	2,030 sq km Ranked 165th.	1.21 million sq km Ranked 24th. 598 times more than Mauritius
People > Birth rate	13.62 births/1,000 population Ranked 148th.	19.14 births/1,000 population Ranked 94th. 41% more than Mauritius
Crime > Drugs > Opiates use	0.91% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than South Africa	0.3% Ranked 9th.
Crime > Assault rate	1,044.9 Ranked 5th.	1,188 Ranked 4th. 14% more than Mauritius
Crime > Total crimes per 1000	29.7 Ranked 31st.	58.94 Ranked 15th. 98% more than Mauritius
People > Population growth	-0.386% Ranked 188th. 93% more than South Africa	-0.2% Ranked 128th.
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, primary	20.94 Ranked 48th.	29.5 Ranked 31st. 41% more than Mauritius
Economy > Budget > Revenues	$2.46 billion Ranked 131st.	$99.56 billion Ranked 33th. 41 times more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Median age	46.88 years Ranked 81st. 11% more than South Africa	42.4 years Ranked 141st.
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP	$15,400.00 Ranked 66th. 36% more than South Africa	$11,300.00 Ranked 82nd.
Industry > Manufacturing output	1.49 billion Ranked 87th.	45.95 billion Ranked 27th. 31 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Justice system > Punishment > Capital punishment (last execution year)	1,987 Ranked 32nd.	1,989 Ranked 28th. About the same as Mauritius
Government > Political parties and leaders	Alliance of the Future or AF [Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM] (governing coalition - includes MLP, MMSM, MR, MSD, PMSD)<br />Mauritian Labor Party or MLP [Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM]<br />Mauritian Militant Movement or MMM [Paul BERENGER]<br />Mauritian Militant Socialist Movement or MMSM [Pravind JUGNAUTH]<br />Mauritian Socialist Militant Movement or MSMM [Madan DULLOO]<br />Mauritian Solidarity Front of FSM [Cehl FAKEERMEEAH]<br />Maurition Social Democratic Party or PMSD [Xavier Luc DUVAL]<br />Rodrigues Movement or MR [Joseph (Nicholas) Von MALLY]<br />Rodrigues Peoples Organization or OPR [Serge CLAIR]	African Christian Democratic Party or ACDP [Kenneth MESHOE]<br />African National Congress or ANC [Jacob ZUMA]<br />Congress of the People or COPE [Mosiuoa LEKOTA]<br />Democratic Alliance or DA [Helen ZILLE]<br />Freedom Front Plus or FF+ [Pieter MULDER]<br />Inkatha Freedom Party or IFP [Mangosuthu BUTHELEZI]<br />Pan-Africanist Congress or PAC [Motsoko PHEKO]<br />United Christian Democratic Party or UCDP [Lucas MANGOPE]<br />United Democratic Movement or UDM [Bantu HOLOMISA]
Economy > Economy > Overview	Since independence in 1968, Mauritius has developed from a low-income, agriculturally based economy to a middle-income diversified economy with growing industrial, financial, and tourist sectors. For most of this period, annual growth has been on the order of 5% to 6%. This achievement has been reflected in more equitable income distribution, increased life expectancy, lowered infant mortality, and a much-improved infrastructure. The economy rests on sugar, tourism, textiles and apparel, and financial services, and is expanding into fish processing, information and communications technology, and hospitality and property development. Sugarcane is grown on about 90% of the cultivated land area and accounts for 15% of export earnings. The government's development strategy centers on creating vertical and horizontal clusters of development in these sectors. Mauritius has attracted more than 32,000 offshore entities, many aimed at commerce in India, South Africa, and China. Investment in the banking sector alone has reached over $1 billion. Mauritius, with its strong textile sector, has been well poised to take advantage of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Mauritius' sound economic policies and prudent banking practices helped to mitigate negative effects of the global financial crisis in 2008-09. GDP grew in the 3-4% per year range in 2010-12, and the country continues to expand its trade and investment outreach around the globe.	South Africa is a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources; well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors and a stock exchange that is the 15th largest in the world. Even though the country possesses modern infrastructure that support a relatively efficient distribution of goods to major urban centers throughout the region, some components retard growth. The economy began to slow in the second half of 2007 due to an electricity crisis. State power supplier Eskom encountered problems with aging plants and meeting electricity demand necessitating "load-shedding" cuts in 2007 and 2008 to residents and businesses in the major cities. Subsequently, the global financial crisis reduced commodity prices and world demand. GDP fell nearly 2% in 2009 but has recovered since then. Unemployment, poverty, and inequality remain a challenge, with official unemployment at nearly 25% of the work force. Eskom has built two new power stations and installed new power demand management programs to improve power grid reliability. South Africa's economic policy has focused on controlling inflation, however, the country has had significant budget deficits that restrict its ability to deal with pressing economic problems. The current government faces growing pressure from special interest groups to use state-owned enterprises to deliver basic services to low-income areas and to increase job growth.
Crime > Violent crime > Murders per million people	25.76 Ranked 50th.	318.86 Ranked 11th. 12 times more than Mauritius
Economy > Exports	$2.67 billion Ranked 127th.	$93.48 billion Ranked 40th. 35 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Violent crime > Murders	33 Ranked 74th.	15,940 Ranked 3rd. 483 times more than Mauritius
Government > Executive branch > Cabinet	Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the recommendation of the prime minister	Cabinet appointed by the president
Education > Compulsary education duration	14 Ranked 4th. 56% more than South Africa	9 Ranked 56th.
People > Gender > Female population	496,451 Ranked 157th.	32.74 million Ranked 35th. 66 times more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-14 > Total	148,828 Ranked 158th.	10.73 million Ranked 40th. 72 times more than Mauritius
Economy > GDP > Per capita	$13,654.19 per capita Ranked 29th. 29% more than South Africa	$10,551.84 per capita Ranked 38th.
Agriculture > Rural population	42,432 Ranked 69th. 60% more than South Africa	26,458 Ranked 123th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption > Per capita	1,725.18 kWh per capita Ranked 70th.	5,486.63 kWh per capita Ranked 31st. 3 times more than Mauritius
People > Death rate	6.79 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 139th.	17.36 deaths/1,000 population Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Water > 1.5 litre bottle	$0.77 Ranked 91st.	$1.10 Ranked 59th. 43% more than Mauritius
Geography > Average rainfall in depth > Mm per year	2,041 Ranked 30th. 4 times more than South Africa	495 Ranked 134th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Loaf of bread > Fresh, white	$0.53 Ranked 126th.	$0.89 Ranked 97th. 68% more than Mauritius
Government > Political pressure groups and leaders	<strong>other: </strong>various labor unions	Congress of South African Trade Unions or COSATU [Zwelinzima VAVI, general secretary]<br />South African Communist Party or SACP [Blade NZIMANDE, general secretary]<br />South African National Civics Organization or SANCO [Mlungisi HLONGWANE, national president]<br />
Geography > Natural resources	arable land, fish	gold, chromium, antimony, coal, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, tin, rare earth elements, uranium, gem diamonds, platinum, copper, vanadium, salt, natural gas
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$ per capita	$1,193.11 Ranked 21st. 43% more than South Africa	$835.40 Ranked 30th.
Crime > Burglaries	186.4 Ranked 30th.	852.8 Ranked 1st. 5 times more than Mauritius
Energy > Electricity > Consumption	2.36 billion kWh Ranked 93th.	234.2 billion kWh Ranked 3rd. 99 times more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Total dependency ratio	78.51% Ranked 82nd. 26% more than South Africa	62.17% Ranked 140th.
Education > Adult literacy rate > Total	87.5 Ranked 62nd.	89 Ranked 58th. 2% more than Mauritius
Geography > Surface area > Sq. km	2,040 kmÂ² Ranked 170th.	1.22 million kmÂ² Ranked 24th. 598 times more than Mauritius
People > Population growth rate	0.68% Ranked 142nd.	-0.45% Ranked 220th.
Geography > Area > Land > Per capita	1.59 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 207th.	25.01 sq km per 1,000 people Ranked 67th. 16 times more than Mauritius
Media > Telephones > Mobile cellular > Per capita	748.27 per 1,000 people Ranked 73th.	961.41 per 1,000 people Ranked 43th. 28% more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Agricultural land > Sq. km	890 sq. km Ranked 167th.	963,740 sq. km Ranked 14th. 1083 times more than Mauritius
Education > Children out of school, primary per 1000	1.68 Ranked 50th.	12.82 Ranked 23th. 8 times more than Mauritius
Health > Life expectancy at birth, total > Years	73.27 Ranked 99th. 33% more than South Africa	55.3 Ranked 177th.
Crime > Robberies	88.3 Ranked 23th.	494.5 Ranked 1st. 6 times more than Mauritius
Media > Internet > Internet users per thousand people	411.08 Ranked 105th.	411.77 Ranked 103th. About the same as Mauritius
Cost of living > Basic utilities > Garbage, water, heating, electricity for 85 sqm apartment	$88.69 Ranked 84th.	$92.32 Ranked 82nd. 4% more than Mauritius
Crime > Believes crime increasing in the past 3 years	69.23 Ranked 34th.	78.12 Ranked 14th. 13% more than Mauritius
Military > Personnel > Per capita	1.61 per 1,000 people Ranked 136th. 35% more than South Africa	1.19 per 1,000 people Ranked 141st.
Military > War deaths	0.0 Ranked 165th.	0.0 Ranked 67th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per capita	0.0607 Ranked 150th.	0.238 Ranked 59th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Agricultural growth	101 Ranked 138th.	107 Ranked 104th. 6% more than Mauritius
Crime > Fear of crime > Violent hate crime	34.09 Ranked 27th.	66.85 Ranked 5th. 96% more than Mauritius
Economy > Debt > Government debt > Public debt, share of GDP	61.8 CIA Ranked 43th. 43% more than South Africa	43.3 CIA Ranked 82nd.
Media > Internet users	290,000 Ranked 128th.	4.42 million Ranked 54th. 15 times more than Mauritius
Economy > Public debt	57.7% of GDP Ranked 49th. 36% more than South Africa	42.3% of GDP Ranked 78th.
Economy > Inflation rate > Consumer prices	3.9% Ranked 98th.	5.7% Ranked 65th. 46% more than Mauritius
Education > Pupil-teacher ratio, secondary	14.71 Ranked 27th.	25.05 Ranked 18th. 70% more than Mauritius
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > At night	36.54 Ranked 68th. 3 times more than South Africa	10.71 Ranked 87th.
Education > Average years of schooling of adults	6 Ranked 53th.	6.1 Ranked 50th. 2% more than Mauritius
Industry > Manufacturing, value added > Current US$	$1.54 billion Ranked 59th.	$42.76 billion Ranked 16th. 28 times more than Mauritius
Language > Languages	Creole 80.5%, Bhojpuri 12.1%, French 3.4%, English (official; spoken by less than 1% of the population), other 3.7%, unspecified 0.3%	IsiZulu 23.8%, IsiXhosa 17.6%, Afrikaans 13.3%, Sepedi 9.4%, English 8.2%, Setswana 8.2%, Sesotho 7.9%, Xitsonga 4.4%, other 7.2%
Transport > Road network length > Km
Economy > GDP > Composition, by sector of origin > Services	72.8% Ranked 35th. 6% more than South Africa	69% Ranked 54th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-24 > Total	102,996 Ranked 158th.	7.51 million Ranked 40th. 73 times more than Mauritius
Economy > Exports per capita	$2,069.76 Ranked 77th. 13% more than South Africa	$1,826.16 Ranked 83th.
Media > Personal computers > Per capita	162.16 per 1,000 people Ranked 45th. 92% more than South Africa	84.58 per 1,000 people Ranked 25th.
Geography > Average precipitation in depth > Mm per year	2,041 Ranked 30th. 4 times more than South Africa	495 Ranked 141st.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Milk > 1 litre	$1.23 Ranked 81st. 29% more than South Africa	$0.95 Ranked 120th.
Cost of living > Cinema ticket price > International release	$6.96 Ranked 74th. 50% more than South Africa	$4.63 Ranked 108th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Percent	34.74% Ranked 80th. 25% more than South Africa	27.74% Ranked 139th.
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Shoes > Pair of Nikes	$87.11 Ranked 85th. 21% more than South Africa	$71.95 Ranked 122nd.
Government > Administrative divisions	*9 districts and 3 dependencies; Agalega Islands, Black River, Cargados Carajos Shoals, Flacq, Grand Port, Moka, Pamplemousses, Plaines Wilhems, Port Louis, Riviere du Rempart, Rodrigues, Savanne*	9 provinces; Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North-West, Western Cape
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent index	27.8 Ranked 49th. 53% more than South Africa	18.15 Ranked 82nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64 > Total	550,564 Ranked 158th.	39.55 million Ranked 36th. 72 times more than Mauritius
Education > Literacy > Total population	85.6% Ranked 96th.	86.4% Ranked 92nd. 1% more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Total	48,830 Ranked 158th.	3.51 million Ranked 40th. 72 times more than Mauritius
People > Obesity > Adult obesity rate	18.5% Ranked 103th.	31.3% Ranked 22nd. 69% more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Egg > Dozen	$2.34 Ranked 65th. 34% more than South Africa	$1.74 Ranked 116th.
Education > College and university > Gender parity index	1.31 Ranked 35th. 43% more than South Africa	0.913 Ranked 48th.
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 3 bedroom apartment > City centre	$1,103.67 Ranked 60th. 31% more than South Africa	$842.16 Ranked 88th.
Economy > Distribution of family income > Gini index	39 Ranked 9th.	65 Ranked 1st. 67% more than Mauritius
Religion > Religions > All	Hindu 48%, Roman Catholic 23.6%, other Christian 8.6%, Muslim 16.6%, other 2.5%, unspecified 0.3%, none 0.4% (2000 census)	Zion Christian 11.1%, Pentecostal/Charismatic 8.2%, Catholic 7.1%, Methodist 6.8%, Dutch Reformed 6.7%, Anglican 3.8%, other Christian 36%, Islam 1.5%, other 2.3%, unspecified 1.4%, none 15.1% (2001 census)
Cost of living > Transport prices > New car > Volkswagen Golf 1.4 or similar	$17,733.22 Ranked 124th.	$17,965.10 Ranked 120th. 1% more than Mauritius
Education > Primary education, duration > Years	6 Ranked 127th.	7 Ranked 11th. 17% more than Mauritius
Military > Global Peace Index	1.5 Ranked 142nd.	2.29 Ranked 42nd. 53% more than Mauritius
Education > Secondary education, duration > Years	7 Ranked 70th. 40% more than South Africa	5 Ranked 175th.
Media > Televisions per 1000	210.99 Ranked 80th. 62% more than South Africa	130.11 Ranked 100th.
Health > Births and maternity > Future births	9.78 Ranked 158th.	708.87 Ranked 40th. 72 times more than Mauritius
Energy > Oil > Consumption > Per capita	17.91 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 60th. 68% more than South Africa	10.65 bbl/day per 1,000 peopl Ranked 82nd.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59	50.11% Ranked 116th.	55.53% Ranked 57th. 11% more than Mauritius
Education > Children out of school, primary, female	1,081 Ranked 49th.	320,723 Ranked 9th. 297 times more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Cereal yield > Kg per hectare	7,894.7 Ranked 3rd. 2 times more than South Africa	3,807.4 Ranked 47th.
People > Population in 2015	1,344 thousand Ranked 148th.	47,902 thousand Ranked 27th. 36 times more than Mauritius
Health > Births and maternity > Average age of mother at childbirth	27.4 Ranked 51st.	28.7 Ranked 14th. 5% more than Mauritius
Geography > Terrain	small coastal plain rising to discontinuous mountains encircling central plateau	vast interior plateau rimmed by rugged hills and narrow coastal plain
Education > High school enrolment rate	69.3 Ranked 10th.	93.52 Ranked 57th. 35% more than Mauritius
Health > Life expectancy at birth > Total population	74.48 years Ranked 96th. 51% more than South Africa	49.33 years Ranked 210th.
Transport > Road > Motorway length	75 km Ranked 84th.	1,927 km Ranked 25th. 26 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Murders > Per 100,000 people	2.7 Ranked 84th.	69 Ranked 1st. 26 times more than Mauritius
Military > Paramilitary personnel	2,000 Ranked 91st.	12,382 Ranked 48th. 6 times more than Mauritius
Geography > Location	Southern Africa, island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar	Southern Africa, at the southern tip of the continent of Africa
People > Urban and rural > Population living in cities proper	368,054 Ranked 44th.	9.47 million Ranked 2nd. 26 times more than Mauritius
Education > Government spending on education > Proportion of GDP	3.48% Ranked 10th.	5.96% Ranked 28th. 71% more than Mauritius
Labor > Labor force > By occupation	agriculture and fishing 14%, construction and industry 36%, transportation and communication 7%, trade, restaurants, hotels 16%, finance 3%, other services 24%	agriculture 30%, industry 25%, services 45%
Economy > Human Development Index	0.791 Ranked 64th. 20% more than South Africa	0.658 Ranked 120th.
Labor > Unemployment rate	7.5% Ranked 49th.	23.3% Ranked 2nd. 3 times more than Mauritius
Education > Primary education, teachers per 1000	4.2 Ranked 41st.	4.64 Ranked 34th. 10% more than Mauritius
People > Death rate, crude > Per 1,000 people	7 Ranked 119th.	13.55 Ranked 20th. 94% more than Mauritius
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air pollution	31.25 Ranked 47th.	51.44 Ranked 14th. 65% more than Mauritius
Economy > Tourist arrivals > Per capita	729.88 per 1,000 people Ranked 43th. 4 times more than South Africa	196.63 per 1,000 people Ranked 88th.
Media > Households with television	92.8% Ranked 39th. 57% more than South Africa	59.2% Ranked 34th.
Health > Birth rate > Crude > Per 1,000 people	15.1 per 1,000 people Ranked 124th.	23.51 per 1,000 people Ranked 75th. 56% more than Mauritius
Conflict > Terrorism > Global Terrorism Index	0.0 Ranked 147th.	0.054 Ranked 110th.
Culture > Happy Planet Index	49.65 Ranked 54th. 67% more than South Africa	29.7 Ranked 118th.
Government > Executive branch > Head of government	Prime Minister Navinchandra RAMGOOLAM (since 5 July 2005)	President Jacob ZUMA (since 9 May 2009); Deputy President Kgalema MOTLANTHE (since 11 May 2009)
Geography > Coastline	177 km Ranked 143th.	2,798 km Ranked 43th. 16 times more than Mauritius
Labor > Labor force	597,000 Ranked 112th.	17.32 million Ranked 31st. 29 times more than Mauritius
Environment > Current issues	water pollution, degradation of coral reefs	lack of important arterial rivers or lakes requires extensive water conservation and control measures; growth in water usage outpacing supply; pollution of rivers from agricultural runoff and urban discharge; air pollution resulting in acid rain; soil erosion; desertification
Energy > Oil > Consumption	23,000 bbl/day Ranked 110th.	579,000 bbl/day Ranked 26th. 25 times more than Mauritius
Health > Life expectancy at birth, female > Years	76.97 Ranked 91st. 35% more than South Africa	57.2 Ranked 173th.
Education > College and university > Share of total education spending	7.85% Ranked 15th.	11.88% Ranked 91st. 51% more than Mauritius
Health > Life expectancy > Men	70 years Ranked 33th. 32% more than South Africa	53 years Ranked 72nd.
Media > Television > List of TV stations	<p>MBC - state-run, operates three main channels and digital networks</p>	<p>SABC - state broadcaster, operates three national TV networks, two pay-TV channels</p> </p>e.tv - free-to-air, commercial; also operates news network eNCA</p> </p>M-Net - pay-TV, pan-African audience</p>
People > Total fertility rate	1.78 children born/woman Ranked 154th.	2.25 children born/woman Ranked 97th. 26% more than Mauritius
Health > Life expectancy at birth, male > Years	69.74 Ranked 102nd. 30% more than South Africa	53.48 Ranked 179th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Percent	28.84% Ranked 79th. 33% more than South Africa	21.61% Ranked 139th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Rice > White, 1kg	$1.55 Ranked 76th. 13% more than South Africa	$1.37 Ranked 95th.
Media > Television receivers > Per capita	224.68 per 1,000 people Ranked 71st. 77% more than South Africa	127.06 per 1,000 people Ranked 91st.
Government > Executive branch > Chief of state	President Rajkeswur Kailash PURRYAG (since 21 July 2012)	President Jacob ZUMA (since 9 May 2009); Deputy President Kgalema MOTLANTHE (since 11 May 2009)
Government > Diplomatic representation from the US > Mailing address	international mail: P. O. Box 544, Port Louis; US mail: American Embassy, Port Louis, US Department of State, Washington, DC 20521-2450	P. O. Box 9536, Pretoria 0001
Media > Telecoms > Mobile cellular subscriptions > Per 100 people	113.09 Ranked 77th.	134.8 Ranked 41st. 19% more than Mauritius
Economy > GDP > Purchasing power parity	$19.98 billion Ranked 125th.	$576.10 billion Ranked 25th. 29 times more than Mauritius
Government > Capital city > Name	Port Louis	Pretoria (administrative capital)
Government > Capital city > Geographic coordinates	20 09 S, 57 29 E	25 42 S, 28 13 E
Culture > Sexuality > Homosexuality > Legality of homosexual acts	Male illegal (Penalty: Up to 5 years imprisonment) Female legal (national debate over repeal of the law) UN decl. sign.	Male legal since 1998 (retroactive to 1994) Female always legal UN decl. sign.
Government > International organization participation	ACP, AfDB, AOSIS, AU, C, CD, COMESA, CPLP (associate), FAO, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (NGOs), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, InOC, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, NAM, OIF, OPCW, PCA, SAARC (observer), SADC, UN, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNIDO, UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO	ACP, AfDB, AU, BIS, BRICS, C, CD, FAO, FATF, G-20, G-24, G-77, IAEA, IBRD, ICAO, ICC (national committees), ICRM, IDA, IFAD, IFC, IFRCS, IHO, ILO, IMF, IMO, IMSO, Interpol, IOC, IOM, IPU, ISO, ITSO, ITU, ITUC (NGOs), MIGA, MONUSCO, NAM, NSG, OECD (Enhanced Engagement, OPCW, Paris Club (associate), PCA, SACU, SADC, UN, UNAMID, UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNHCR, UNIDO, UNITAR, UNSC (temporary), UNWTO, UPU, WCO, WFTU (NGOs), WHO, WIPO, WMO, WTO, ZC
People > Age dependency ratio > Dependents to working-age population	0.45 Ranked 159th.	0.58 Ranked 85th. 29% more than Mauritius
Crime > Prisoners	2,565 prisoners Ranked 118th.	181,944 prisoners Ranked 8th. 71 times more than Mauritius
Media > Internet > Users per 1000	269.75 Ranked 63th. 2 times more than South Africa	108.05 Ranked 81st.
Crime > Assaults	1,044.9 Ranked 3rd.	1,188 Ranked 1st. 14% more than Mauritius
Religion > Major religion(s)	Hinduism, Christianity, Islam	Christianity, Islam, indigenous beliefs
Health > Probability of reaching 65 > Male	63% Ranked 87th. 57% more than South Africa	40.2% Ranked 131st.
Cost of living > Internet > Broadband 6Mpbs, uncapped data	$84.81 Ranked 14th. 43% more than South Africa	$59.12 Ranked 34th.
Geography > Area > Water	10 sq km Ranked 152nd.	4,620 sq km Ranked 69th. 462 times more than Mauritius
People > Age structure > 0-14 years	21.3% Ranked 146th.	28.3% Ranked 92nd. 33% more than Mauritius
Media > Broadcast media	the government maintains control over TV broadcasting through the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), which operates 3 analog and 10 digital TV stations; MBC is a shareholder in a local company that operates 2 pay TV stations; the state retains the largest radio broadcast network with multiple stations; several private radio broadcasters have entered the market since 2001; transmissions of at least 2 international broadcasters are available	the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) operates 4 TV stations, 3 are free-to-air and 1 is pay TV; e.tv, a private station, is accessible to more than half the population; multiple subscription TV services provide a mix of local and international channels; well developed mix of public and private radio stations at the national, regional, and local levels; the SABC radio network, state-owned and controlled but nominally independent, operates 18 stations, one for each of the 11 official languages, 4 community stations, and 3 commercial stations; more than 100 community-based stations extend coverage to rural areas
Transport > Airports	5 Ranked 181st.	566 Ranked 11th. 113 times more than Mauritius
Geography > Area > Comparative to US places	almost 11 times the size of Washington, DC	slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Language > Major language(s)	English (official), Creole, French, Indian languages	11 official languages including English, Afrikaans, Sesotho, Setswana, Xhosa and Zulu
Economy > Currency > PPP conversion factor to official exchange rate ratio	0.4 Ranked 86th.	0.46 Ranked 75th. 15% more than Mauritius
People > Gender > Male population	486,351 Ranked 157th.	31.4 million Ranked 35th. 65 times more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 60 or over > Total	341,458 Ranked 157th.	17.79 million Ranked 34th. 52 times more than Mauritius
Religion > Christian > Orthodox > Orthodox population	34 Ranked 15th.	42,251 Ranked 7th. 1243 times more than Mauritius
Industry > Gross value added by construction	633.38 million Ranked 126th.	13.72 billion Ranked 36th. 22 times more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > City centre	$3,311.73 Ranked 40th. 3 times more than South Africa	$1,051.81 Ranked 109th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-64	56.02% Ranked 115th.	61.66% Ranked 57th. 10% more than Mauritius
Economy > Fiscal year	1	1
Background > Overview	<p>Mauritius, a volcanic island of lagoons and palm-fringed beaches in the Indian Ocean, has a reputation for stability and racial harmony among its mixed population of Asians, Europeans and Africans. </p> <p>The island has maintained one of the developing world's most successful democracies and has enjoyed years of constitutional order.</p> <p>It has preserved its image as one of Africa's few social and economic success stories.</p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13882233">Full Article</a>	<p>Diversity is a key feature of South Africa, where 11 languages are recognised as official, where community leaders include rabbis and chieftains, rugby players and returned exiles, where traditional healers ply their trade around the corner from stockbrokers and where housing ranges from mud huts to palatial homes with swimming pools. </p> <p>The diverse communities, however, have not had much representation for long. </p> <p>Until 1994 South Africa was ruled by a white minority government which was so determined to hang onto power that it took activists most of the last century before they succeeded in their fight to get rid of apartheid and extend democracy to the rest of the population. </p><br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14094760">Full Article</a>
Crime > Auto theft	79.6 Ranked 30th.	201.6 Ranked 1st. 3 times more than Mauritius
Energy > Energy use > Kg of oil equivalent per capita	947.32 Ranked 94th.	2,794.64 Ranked 41st. 3 times more than Mauritius
People > Age structure > 65 years and over	8% Ranked 93th. 31% more than South Africa	6.1% Ranked 122nd.
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Industry	23.5% Ranked 132nd.	32.1% Ranked 66th. 37% more than Mauritius
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem violent crimes including assault and armed robbery	56.25 Ranked 27th.	86.94 Ranked 5th. 55% more than Mauritius
Geography > Population density > People per sq. km	612.44 people/mÂ² Ranked 11th. 16 times more than South Africa	38.61 people/mÂ² Ranked 141st.
Labor > Hours worked > Standard workweek	45 hours Ranked 63th. The same as South Africa	45 hours Ranked 55th.
Media > Internet > Fixed broadband Internet subscribers per 1000	107.55 Ranked 70th. 5 times more than South Africa	21.63 Ranked 116th.
Economy > Currency > Official exchange rate > LCU per US$, period average	$30.05 Ranked 73th. 4 times more than South Africa	$8.21 Ranked 89th.
Crime > Murders > WHO	2.5 Ranked 117th.	39.5 Ranked 5th. 16 times more than Mauritius
Industry > Patent applications > Residents > Per capita	2.58 per 1 million people Ranked 64th.	141.85 per 1 million people Ranked 18th. 55 times more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Agriculture, value added > Current US$	$319.99 million Ranked 91st.	$8.86 billion Ranked 33th. 28 times more than Mauritius
People > Nationality > Noun	Mauritian(s)	South African(s)
Health > Diseases > Cancer > Cancer death rate (per 100,000 population)	89 Ranked 169th.	151 Ranked 44th. 70% more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Cultivable land > Hectares	90,000 Ranked 144th.	14.5 million Ranked 20th. 161 times more than Mauritius
Media > Radio > List of radio stations	<p>MBC - state-run, broadcasting in English, French, Indian languages and Chinese; networks include RM1, RM2, Kool FM, Taal FM, World Hit FM</p> </p>Top FM - private, Bollywood music and Western pop</p> </p>Radio One - first private radio station</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13882483">Full Article</a>	<p>SABC - state broadcaster with 20 regional and national services in 11 languages, including: national English-language network SAfm; contemporary music station 5 FM; national Afrikaans station Radio Sonder Grense; national Zulu station Ukhozi FM; Sesotho station Lesedi FM</p> </p>Channel Africa - SABC's pan-African external radio</p> </p>YFM - popular Johannesburg commercial R&B, soul and hip-hop station</p> <br> <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-14094861">Full Article</a>
Crime > Fear of crime > Feels safe walking alone > During the day	75 Ranked 60th. 90% more than South Africa	39.49 Ranked 88th.
Economy > Imports per capita	$3,952.13 Ranked 69th. 97% more than South Africa	$2,004.32 Ranked 99th.
Economy > Gross National Income per capita	$3,827.20 Ranked 51st. 41% more than South Africa	$2,716.56 Ranked 65th.
Military > Armed forces personnel	0.0 Ranked 163th.	63,000 Ranked 55th.
Education > Literacy > Female	82.7% Ranked 90th.	85.7% Ranked 82nd. 4% more than Mauritius
Labor > Labor force, total	604,130.69 Ranked 152nd.	18.69 million Ranked 33th. 31 times more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Farm workers	51,000 Ranked 146th.	1.26 million Ranked 65th. 25 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Serious assault rate	9.8 Ranked 47th.	576.5 Ranked 1st. 59 times more than Mauritius
Economy > Tax > Highest marginal tax rate > Individual rate	15% Ranked 72nd.	40% Ranked 21st. 3 times more than Mauritius
Health > Infant mortality rate > Total	11.52 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 135th.	43.2 deaths/1,000 live births Ranked 56th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Crime > United States extradition treaties > Entered into force	June 24, 1935	June 25, 2001
Cost of living > Clothing and shoe prices > Jeans > 1 pair of Levi 501s or equivalent	$59.96 Ranked 98th. 6% more than South Africa	$56.32 Ranked 103th.
People > Age distribution > Elderly dependency ratio	51.48% Ranked 80th. 47% more than South Africa	35.05% Ranked 139th.
Energy > Electrical outages > Days	5.97 days Ranked 20th. 10% more than South Africa	5.45 days Ranked 14th.
Geography > Elevation extremes > Highest point	Mont Piton 828 m	Njesuthi 3,408 m
Economy > Technology index	4.19 Ranked 44th.	4.33 Ranked 39th. 3% more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Agricultural growth per capita	95 Int. $ Ranked 124th.	100 Int. $ Ranked 92nd. 5% more than Mauritius
Military > Military expenditures	0.1% of GDP Ranked 69th.	1.7% of GDP Ranked 12th. 17 times more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Products	sugarcane, tea, corn, potatoes, bananas, pulses; cattle, goats; fish	corn, wheat, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables; beef, poultry, mutton, wool, dairy products
Cost of living > Consumer price index > Plus rent	44.33 Ranked 51st. 30% more than South Africa	33.97 Ranked 87th.
Media > Internet > Internet users > Per 100 people	41.39 Ranked 101st. 1% more than South Africa	41 Ranked 102nd.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > McDonalds meal	$6.56 Ranked 61st. 57% more than South Africa	$4.17 Ranked 129th.
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Water pollution	64.29 Ranked 19th. 8% more than South Africa	59.62 Ranked 6th.
Economy > Development > Human Development Index	0.737 Ranked 80th. 17% more than South Africa	0.629 Ranked 121st.
Economy > Population below poverty line > Per capita	6.38% per 1 million people Ranked 8th. 6 times more than South Africa	1.14% per 1 million people Ranked 11th.
Education > Children out of school, primary, female per 1000	0.837 Ranked 47th.	6.27 Ranked 22nd. 7 times more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 0-4 > Percent	4.97% Ranked 123th.	5.47% Ranked 64th. 10% more than Mauritius
People > Physicians density	1.06 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 7th. 39% more than South Africa	0.76 physicians/1,000 population Ranked 21st.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Chicken breasts > Skinless, boneless	$5.04 Ranked 103th. 9% more than South Africa	$4.62 Ranked 112th.
Agriculture > Arable land > Hectares per 1000	80.43 hectares Ranked 55th.	319.91 hectares Ranked 45th. 4 times more than Mauritius
Military > Military branches	no regular military forces; Mauritius Police Force, Special Mobile Force, National Coast Guard	South African National Defense Force (SANDF): South African Army, South African Navy (SAN), South African Air Force (SAAF), South African Military Health Services
Economy > GDP > Per capita > PPP per thousand people	$11.92 Ranked 34th. 54 times more than South Africa	$0.22 Ranked 129th.
Energy > Electricity > Installed generating capacity per thousand people	702.77 kW Ranked 83th.	885.35 kW Ranked 72nd. 26% more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 65 or over > Total	283,410 Ranked 156th.	13.86 million Ranked 35th. 49 times more than Mauritius
Education > College and university > Gender ratio	120.86 Ranked 3rd. 32% more than South Africa	91.28 Ranked 50th.
Economy > Exports > Commodities	clothing and textiles, sugar, cut flowers, molasses, fish	gold, diamonds, platinum, other metals and minerals, machinery and equipment
Energy > Electricity > Consumption per capita	1,712.15 kWh Ranked 63th.	5,002.35 kWh Ranked 32nd. 3 times more than Mauritius
Energy > Gasoline > Pump price for gasoline > US$ per liter	$1.65 Ranked 57th. 20% more than South Africa	$1.38 Ranked 89th.
Agriculture > Produce > Crop > Production index	103.5% Ranked 113th. 1% more than South Africa	102.6% Ranked 117th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 15-59 > Total	492,516 Ranked 158th.	35.61 million Ranked 36th. 72 times more than Mauritius
Industry > Gross value added by manufacturing	1.76 billion Ranked 108th.	42.76 billion Ranked 35th. 24 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Prisoners > Per capita	214 per 100,000 people Ranked 34th.	402 per 100,000 people Ranked 10th. 88% more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Groceries index	52.29 Ranked 85th. 24% more than South Africa	42.25 Ranked 117th.
Geography > Total area > Sq. km	2,040 Ranked 165th.	1.22 million Ranked 24th. 598 times more than Mauritius
Religion > Seventh-day Adventist Membership	3,802 Ranked 111th.	74,151 Ranked 38th. 20 times more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > City centre	$603.79 Ranked 53th. 47% more than South Africa	$411.15 Ranked 90th.
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Apple > 1kg	$1.52 Ranked 120th. 6% more than South Africa	$1.44 Ranked 122nd.
Energy > Electricity > Production	2.63 billion kWh Ranked 78th.	257.9 billion kWh Ranked 4th. 98 times more than Mauritius
Government > Country name > Conventional long form	Republic of Mauritius	Republic of South Africa
Media > Personal computers per 1000	162.16 Ranked 44th. 93% more than South Africa	84.03 Ranked 25th.
Transport > Highways > Total > Per capita	1.62 km per 1,000 people Ranked 55th.	8.23 km per 1,000 people Ranked 23th. 5 times more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Total	114,826 Ranked 153th.	4.32 million Ranked 39th. 38 times more than Mauritius
People > Cities > Urban population	57,568 Ranked 155th.	73,542 Ranked 101st. 28% more than Mauritius
Geography > Land use > Arable land	38.24% Ranked 14th. 4 times more than South Africa	9.87% Ranked 107th.
Transport > Motor vehicles > Per 1,000 people	150.18 Ranked 64th.	158.89 Ranked 62nd. 6% more than Mauritius
Industry > Manufacturing growth	1.07 Ranked 39th.	-10.7 Ranked 88th.
Crime > Fear of crime > Worries about being attacked	59.09 Ranked 17th.	75.68 Ranked 7th. 28% more than Mauritius
Culture > World Heritage Sites	2 Ranked 97th.	4 Ranked 52nd. Twice as much as Mauritius
Weather > Precipitation	4.21 billion cubic metres Ranked 28th.	548.6 billion cubic metres Ranked 9th. 130 times more than Mauritius
Transport > Passenger cars > Per 1,000 people	114.54 Ranked 57th. 6% more than South Africa	107.85 Ranked 60th.
Economy > Imports	$5.10 billion Ranked 126th.	$102.60 billion Ranked 32nd. 20 times more than Mauritius
People > Nationality > Adjective	Mauritian	South African
Agriculture > Produce > Food > Production index	105.9% Ranked 90th. The same as South Africa	105.9% Ranked 88th.
Media > Radio broadcast stations	AM 4, FM 9, shortwave 0	AM 14, FM 347 (plus 243 repeaters), shortwave 1
Health > Deaths > Percent deaths registered	90-100	75-89
People > Sex ratio > Total population	0.97 male(s)/female Ranked 153th.	0.99 male(s)/female Ranked 96th. 2% more than Mauritius
People > Age distribution > Population aged 5-14 > Percent	10.17% Ranked 121st.	11.26% Ranked 60th. 11% more than Mauritius
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Air quality	68.75 Ranked 14th. 42% more than South Africa	48.56 Ranked 14th.
Health > Fertility rate > Total > Births per woman	1.98 births per woman Ranked 122nd.	2.78 births per woman Ranked 77th. 40% more than Mauritius
Industry > Growth	2.43 Ranked 40th.	-7.21 Ranked 93th.
Sports > Chess > GrandMasters	0.0 Ranked 126th.	0.0 Ranked 90th.
Government > Executive branch > Elections	president and vice president elected by the National Assembly for five-year terms (eligible for a second term); elections last held on 21 July 2012 (next to be held in 2017); prime minister and deputy prime minister appointed by the president, responsible to the National Assembly	president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 May 2009 (next to be held in 2014)
Crime > Software piracy rate	57% Ranked 62nd. 68% more than South Africa	34% Ranked 88th.
Religion > Christian > Mormon > Congregations	2 Ranked 132nd.	152 Ranked 19th. 76 times more than Mauritius
Military > Expenditures > Percent of GDP	0.3% Ranked 99th.	1.7% Ranked 52nd. 6 times more than Mauritius
Economy > Budget > Expenditures	$2.66 billion Ranked 134th.	$117.80 billion Ranked 30th. 44 times more than Mauritius
People > Sex ratio > At birth	1.05 male(s)/female Ranked 138th. 3% more than South Africa	1.02 male(s)/female Ranked 214th.
Environment > Adjusted net national income > Constant 2000 US$	$6.44 billion Ranked 60th.	$252.67 billion Ranked 11th. 39 times more than Mauritius
Health > HIV AIDS > People living with HIV AIDS > Per capita	0.583 per 1,000 people Ranked 99th.	115.62 per 1,000 people Ranked 4th. 198 times more than Mauritius
Energy > Crude oil > Production	0.0 Ranked 192nd.	181,000 bbl/day Ranked 39th.
Media > Daily newspapers > Per 1,000 people	77.2 Ranked 40th. 3 times more than South Africa	29.62 Ranked 57th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > Restaurant index	58.54 Ranked 51st. 32% more than South Africa	44.43 Ranked 77th.
Economy > Reserves of foreign exchange and gold per capita	$1,445.57 Ranked 40th. 2 times more than South Africa	$682.59 Ranked 70th.
Economy > Debt > Net foreign assets > Current LCU	401.32 billion Ranked 62nd.	503.55 billion Ranked 55th. 25% more than Mauritius
Economy > Tourist arrivals	930,000 Ranked 86th.	9.59 million Ranked 21st. 10 times more than Mauritius
Crime > Perceived problems > Property crimes including vandalism and theft	66.67 Ranked 18th.	81.61 Ranked 7th. 22% more than Mauritius
Economy > Budget > Revenues > Per capita	$1,650.37 per capita Ranked 34th.	$2,062.36 per capita Ranked 27th. 25% more than Mauritius
Military > Manpower fit for military service > Males age 16-49	None	None
Cost of living > Sports > Tennis court hire > 1 hour, weekend	$6.56 Ranked 117th. 22% more than South Africa	$5.36 Ranked 126th.
Industry > Industry, value added > Current US$	$2.28 billion Ranked 75th.	$98.11 billion Ranked 17th. 43 times more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Prices at markets > Potatoes > 1kg	$0.87 Ranked 103th.	$1.10 Ranked 82nd. 26% more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Apartment purchase price per sqm > Outside city centre	$3,114.75 Ranked 23th. 4 times more than South Africa	$844.70 Ranked 96th.
People > Age distribution > Population aged 80 or over > Percent	11.68% Ranked 85th. 74% more than South Africa	6.73% Ranked 139th.
Education > Child care (preschool) > Duration	2 Ranked 181st. Twice as much as South Africa	1 Ranked 195th.
Economy > Inbound tourism income > Current US$	$1.82 billion Ranked 67th.	$8.86 billion Ranked 30th. 5 times more than Mauritius
Environment > CO2 Emissions per 1000	2.29 Ranked 80th.	7.47 Ranked 36th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Media > Fixed line and mobile phone subscribers > Per 1,000 people	862.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 50th. 5% more than South Africa	825.13 per 1,000 people Ranked 54th.
Energy > Electricity > Consumption by households per capita	489.04 kWh Ranked 82nd.	783.29 kWh Ranked 60th. 60% more than Mauritius
Economy > Tax > Tax rates	21.77 Ranked 61st.	30.72 Ranked 43th. 41% more than Mauritius
Industry > Gross value added by construction per capita	490.44 Ranked 89th. 83% more than South Africa	268 Ranked 124th.
Religion > Muslim > Muslim percentage of total population	16.6% Ranked 62nd. 11 times more than South Africa	1.5% Ranked 116th.
Geography > Irrigated land	210 sq km Ranked 131st.	16,700 sq km Ranked 2nd. 80 times more than Mauritius
Transport > Gross value added by transport, storage and communication	987.23 million Ranked 117th.	31.39 billion Ranked 26th. 32 times more than Mauritius
Labor > GNI > Current US$	$10.60 billion Ranked 114th.	$375.79 billion Ranked 27th. 35 times more than Mauritius
Military > Armed forces personnel > Total	2,000 Ranked 147th.	62,000 Ranked 61st. 31 times more than Mauritius
Media > Internet > Users > Per capita	271.81 per 1,000 people Ranked 63th. 2 times more than South Africa	108.77 per 1,000 people Ranked 91st.
Economy > GDP per person	6,734.55 Ranked 64th. 16% more than South Africa	5,785.99 Ranked 70th.
Education > Secondary education > Teachers > Per capita	5.98 per 1,000 people Ranked 24th. 86% more than South Africa	3.22 per 1,000 people Ranked 94th.
Education > Duration of compulsory education	6 years Ranked 150th.	9 years Ranked 73th. 50% more than Mauritius
Religion > Islam > Percentage Muslim	16.6% Ranked 64th. 11 times more than South Africa	1.5% Ranked 111th.
Health > Births and maternity > Infant mortality rate	13 Ranked 116th.	33.3 Ranked 60th. 3 times more than Mauritius
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Drinking water pollution	46.43 Ranked 22nd. 36% more than South Africa	34.13 Ranked 13th.
Cost of living > Restaurant prices > 3 course meal for 2	$39.34 Ranked 54th. 21% more than South Africa	$32.40 Ranked 73th.
Culture > Smoking > Cigarettes per adult per year	787 Ranked 67th. 71% more than South Africa	459 Ranked 100th.
Environment > Proportion of land area under protection	4.49% Ranked 173th.	6.2% Ranked 156th. 38% more than Mauritius
Media > Telecoms > Telephone lines per 1000	270.32 Ranked 61st. 3 times more than South Africa	78.75 Ranked 132nd.
Health > Life expectancy > Women	77 years Ranked 27th. 43% more than South Africa	54 years Ranked 71st.
Economy > Exports > Main exports	Sugar, clothing, tea, jewellery	Gold, diamonds, metals and minerals, cars, machinery
Geography > Natural hazards	cyclones (November to April); almost completely surrounded by reefs that may pose maritime hazards	prolonged droughts
Labor > Employment rate > Adults	53.8 Ranked 115th. 31% more than South Africa	41.1 Ranked 160th.
Industry > Manufacturing > Value added > Constant 2000 US$	958.94 million constant 2000 US$ Ranked 62nd.	26.1 billion constant 2000 US$ Ranked 14th. 27 times more than Mauritius
Government > Flag description	four equal horizontal bands of red (top), blue, yellow, and green; red represents self-determination and independence, blue the Indian Ocean surrounding the island, yellow has been interpreted as the new light of independence, golden sunshine, or the bright future, and green can symbolize either agriculture or the lush vegetation of the island	two equal width horizontal bands of red (top) and blue separated by a central green band that splits into a horizontal Y, the arms of which end at the corners of the hoist side; the Y embraces a black isosceles triangle from which the arms are separated by narrow yellow bands; the red and blue bands are separated from the green band and its arms by narrow white stripes; the flag colors do not have any official symbolism, but the Y stands for the "convergence of diverse elements within South African society, taking the road ahead in unity"; black, yellow, and green are found on the flag of the African National Congress, while red, white, and blue are the colors in the flags of the Netherlands and the UK, whose settlers ruled South Africa during the colonial era
Culture > Food and drink > Fast food > McDonalds > First outlet date	July 4, 2001	November 11, 1995
Economy > Budget > Revenues per capita	$1,650.37 Ranked 72nd.	$2,062.36 Ranked 60th. 25% more than Mauritius
Geography > Rural population density > Rural population per sq. km of arable land	716.11 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 8th. 6 times more than South Africa	129.44 people/kmÂ² of arable lan Ranked 137th.
Geography > Maritime claims > Territorial sea	12 nautical mile Ranked 150th. The same as South Africa	12 nautical mile Ranked 54th.
Labor > Expense > Current LCU	67.45 billion Ranked 70th.	968.85 billion Ranked 29th. 14 times more than Mauritius
Environment > Pollution perceptions > Clean water	35.71 Ranked 41st.	40.38 Ranked 22nd. 13% more than Mauritius
Economy > Debt > External	$2.61 billion Ranked 134th.	$130.40 billion Ranked 41st. 50 times more than Mauritius
Cost of living > Real estate prices > Rent per month > 1 bedroom apartment > Outside city centre	$456.55 Ranked 52nd. 36% more than South Africa	$334.74 Ranked 78th.
Economy > Gross domestic savings > Current US$ per capita	956.2$ Ranked 48th. 12% more than South Africa	851.06$ Ranked 51st.
Crime > Perceived problems > Illegal drugs	68.75 Ranked 11th.	71.43 Ranked 10th. 4% more than Mauritius
Economy > Central bank discount rate	9% Ranked 26th. 80% more than South Africa	5% Ranked 25th.
Media > Televisions	258,000 Ranked 118th.	6 million Ranked 29th. 23 times more than Mauritius
Agriculture > Agricultural machinery > Tractors > Per capita	0.303 per 1,000 people Ranked 129th.	1.43 per 1,000 people Ranked 91st. 5 times more than Mauritius
Education > Secondary education, pupils	127,123 Ranked 52nd.	4.84 million Ranked 5th. 38 times more than Mauritius
Media > Telephones > Main lines in use > Per capita	285.06 per 1,000 people Ranked 46th. 3 times more than South Africa	105.5 per 1,000 people Ranked 80th.
Education > Girls to boys ratio > Primary level enrolment	1 Ranked 42nd. 4% more than South Africa	0.96 Ranked 119th.
Language > Linguistic diversity index	0.641 Ranked 61st.	0.869 Ranked 20th. 36% more than Mauritius
Economy > Debt > External > Per capita	$1,717.99 per capita Ranked 60th. 17% more than South Africa	$1,472.80 per capita Ranked 66th.
Crime > Perceived problems > Problem corruption and bribery	75 Ranked 42nd.	92.56 Ranked 10th. 23% more than Mauritius
Economy > GDP > Composition by sector > Services	72% Ranked 34th. 11% more than South Africa	64.9% Ranked 64th.
Media > Internet users > Per 100 people	22.22 Ranked 95th. 3 times more than South Africa	8.58 Ranked 125th.
Energy > Electricity > Production > Per capita	1,855.49 kWh per capita Ranked 90th.	6,000.3 kWh per capita Ranked 41st. 3 times more than Mauritius
Transport > Road > Motorway density	62.5 m of motorway per square km Ranked 51st. 31% more than South Africa	47.82 m of motorway per square km Ranked 62nd.
Geography > Area > Land per 1000	1.6 sq km Ranked 186th.	25 sq km Ranked 57th. 16 times more than Mauritius

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