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Worldwide country data

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MapPoint country statistics are based on data provided by a variety of sources. The data was reported in years varying from 1990 to 2003. Country statistics include values for the year that data was available for the maximum number of countries.

Note   Due to the difficulty in collecting comprehensive world demographic data, certain indicators may not be available for some countries.

Statistics are provided for the following categories:

Population

Population, total

Total population refers to all individuals present within the current geographical boundaries of a given country. The total population figure is essential in determining most demographic indicators.

Population density

Population density refers to the number of people who live on a specified land area and is measured in square kilometers. Population density indicates how much land is available per person, how crowded or open the geography of a region is, and how much additional space is available for expansion.

Population growth rate

The population growth rate measures a country's annual population increase (or decrease) in a given year due to birth rates and the natural increase (or decrease) of net migration. The rate of population growth reflects reproductive health and the status of birth control in a country's population.

Population projection 2025 / 2050

Population projections represent an attempt to estimate the population of a country for some future year based upon reasonable assumptions on the future course of fertility, mortality, and migration.

Population, female

Female population represents the total number of females within the geographical boundaries of a country.

Population, female, age 15 to 24

The female population, age 15 to 24, represents the total number of women in that age group within the geographical boundaries of a country.

Population, female, age 25 to 64

The female population, aged 25 to 64, represents the total number of women in that age group within the geographical boundaries of a country. In many parts of the world, persons age 25 to 64 form the majority of the labor force.

Population, female, age 65 and over

The female population age 65 and over, represents the total number of women in that age group within the geographical boundaries of a country.

Population, male

Male population represents the total number of males within the geographical boundaries of a country.

Population, male, age 15 to 24

The male population, age 15 to 24, represents the total number of men in that age group within the geographical boundaries of a country.

Population, male, age 25 to 64

The male population, age 25 to 64, represents the total number of men in that age group within the geographical boundaries of a country. In many parts of the world, persons age 25 to 64 form the majority of the labor force.

Population, male, age 65 and over

The male population, age 65 and over, represents the total number of men in that age group within the geographical boundaries of a country.

Health

Infant mortality rate

The infant mortality rate is the number of children who die before they reach their first birthday, per 1,000 live births. The rate reflects the probability of dying between birth and exactly one year of age. An infant mortality rate above 50 per 1,000 live births reflects socioeconomic problems such as malnutrition; poverty; lack of affordable health care, prenatal care, and immunizations; and relatively widespread childhood infectious diseases.

Economy

GDP (gross domestic product)

Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims. Gross domestic product at purchaser values (market prices) is the sum of gross value added by all resident and nonresident producers in the economy plus any 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. The GDP is an important economic indicator because it measures the value of everything produced in a given country.

GDP growth rate

Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims. The average annual percentage growth rate of gross domestic product at market prices is based on constant 1987 local currency. The average annual growth rate for the sum of the GDP is an important economic indicator because it measures the growth in value of everything produced in a given country.

GDP per capita

Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita measures the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims, divided by the midyear population. Gross domestic product at purchaser values (market prices) is the sum of gross value added by all resident and nonresident producers in the economy plus any 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.

GDP, agriculture share

Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims. Value added in agriculture as a share of the gross domestic product measures the output of the agricultural less the value of intermediate inputs. Agriculture comprises value added from forestry, hunting, and fishing as well as cultivation of crops and livestock production. In developing countries with high levels of subsistence farming, some agricultural products might not be exchanged for money, but rather traded for goods or services. The percentage of GDP from agriculture is an essential measure of a country’s economy. The percentages shown may not add up to 100 due to rounding and because import duties are in many cases not included in the reported industrial groups.

GDP, industry share

Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims. Value added in industry as a share of the gross domestic product measures the output of the industry that includes value added in mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water, and gas. The percentage of GDP from industry is an essential measure of a country's economy. The percentages shown may not add up to 100 due to rounding and because import duties are in many cases not included in the reported industrial groups.

GDP, services share

Gross domestic product (GDP) measures the total output of goods and services for final use occurring within the domestic territory of a given country, regardless of the allocation to domestic and foreign claims. Value added in services as a share of the gross domestic product measures the output of the services that include wholesale and retail trade (including hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. The GDP from services is an essential measure of a country’s economy. The percentages shown may not add up to 100 due to rounding and because import duties are in many cases not included in the reported industrial groups.

GNP (gross national product)

Gross national product (GNP) is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers plus any taxes (less subsidies) that are not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (employee compensation and property income) from nonresident sources. GNP, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to United States dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special World Bank Atlas method of conversion is used. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two preceding years, adjusted for differences in rates of inflation between the country and the highly developed economies of France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

GNP per capita

Gross national product (GNP) per capita is the gross national product, converted to United States dollars using the World Bank Atlas method, divided by the midyear population. The total population counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. Refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum are generally considered to be part of the population of their country of origin. GNP per capita is useful because it compensates for the differences in total population between countries.

Exports, total value in millions

Total exports refers to the value of all goods and services sent from one country to other countries to be sold for profit or traded, and includes merchandise, freight, insurance, travel, investment income, interest, and labor income. The figure for total exports is an important indicator of an economy's overall vitality.

Imports, total value in millions

Total imports refers to the value of all goods and services brought into a country from other countries to be sold for profit or traded, and includes merchandise, freight, insurance, travel, investment income, interest, and labor income. Total imports are an important indicator of an economy's overall vitality.

Tourist expenditures

A tourist is defined as any person traveling from his or her country of residence to any other country for a period of at least one night and not exceeding one year, excluding traveling or working for pay. Tourist receipts are defined as "expenditure of international inbound visitors including their payments to national carriers for international transport." They should also include any other prepayments made for goods and services received in the destination country. They should in practice also include receipts from same-day visitors, except in cases when these are so important as to justify a separate classification. International fare receipts are classified separately. Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world; it can bring benefits to tourist destinations and contribute to the local and national economy.

Labor force, total

Total labor force comprises all adult economically active male and female population. It includes both the employed and the unemployed people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. 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. The total labor force is an essential indicator of the number of people producing goods and providing paid services in a given country.

Labor force, unemployment rate

Unemployment is measured as the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment, including people who have lost their jobs and those who have voluntarily left work. Some unemployment is unavoidable in all economies. At any time some workers are temporarily unemployed–between jobs as employers look for the right workers and workers search for better jobs. Such unemployment, often called frictional unemployment, results from the normal operation of labor markets. Changes in unemployment over time may reflect changes in the demand for and supply of labor, but they may also reflect changes in reporting practices. High and sustained unemployment, however, indicates serious inefficiencies in the allocation of resources. In many developing countries it is especially difficult to measure employment and unemployment in agriculture. Informal sector employment is difficult to quantify in the absence of regulation for registering and tracking such activities. Expressed as a percentage of the total labor force, this indicator reflects the health of the economy and is important in the assessment of overall economic performance.

Labor force in agriculture as a share of total

The agricultural labor force is the total of all adult males and females currently employed or actively seeking work in agriculture, hunting, fishing, or forestry. Expressed as a percentage of the total labor force, agricultural labor force figures provide an essential indicator of the number of people producing the food necessary to feed the rest of the population.

Labor force in industry as a share of total

Labor force in industry is the total of all adult males and females currently employed or actively seeking work in the economic sector that includes mining and quarrying (including oil production); manufacturing; electricity, gas and water; and construction. Expressed as a percentage of the total labor force, the figure provides an indicator of the share of people involved in the industrial output of a country.

Labor force in services as a share of total

Labor force in services is the total of all adult males and females currently employed or actively seeking work in the economic sector that includes wholesale and retail trade; restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services. Expressed as a percentage of the total labor force, the figure provides an indicator of the share of people providing services in a given country.

Labor force, female participation as a share of total

The female labor force is the total of all adult females currently employed or actively seeking work for the first time. Work traditionally performed by women but not paid for, such as raising children, cooking, cleaning, and the like, is not included. Expressed as a percentage of the total labor force, the female labor force is an essential indicator of the number of adult females producing goods and providing paid services in a given country.

Labor force, male participation as a share of total

The male labor force is the total number of adult males currently employed or actively seeking work for the first time. Expressed as a percentage of the total labor force, the male labor force is an essential indicator of the number of adult males producing goods and providing paid services in a given country.

Communications and transport

Internet hosts per 10,000 people

The Internet hosts indicator shows the number of computers directly connected to the global network of computers (the Internet), per 10,000 people. The estimated number of Internet access providers indicates an individual’s ability to communicate electronically with other computer users and obtain computerized data from around the globe. Expressing the number of Internet hosts in relation to population is useful for comparisons because it compensates for differences in population between countries. A larger number can reflect easier access to the Internet. Internet hosts are assigned to countries based on the host's country code, even though the country code does not necessarily indicate that the host is physically located in the country. In addition, all hosts for which there is no country code identification are assumed to belong to the United States. The number of Internet hosts per 10,000 people should be considered an approximation.

Mobile telephones (cellular) subscribers per 1,000 population

The mobile phone indicator represents the number of portable (cellular) accounts registered to use the public telephone system, per 1,000 inhabitants. This statistic reflects the degree to which a country’s phone system uses advanced cellular technology and can indicate a country’s level of technological sophistication. Expressing the number of mobile telephones in relation to population is useful for comparisons because it compensates for differences in population between countries. A larger number shows a greater use of mobile phones in a given population.

Newspaper circulation, daily in thousands

Newspapers are periodic publications intended for the general public and usually designed to be a primary source of written information on current events. Newspapers issued at least four times a week are considered daily newspapers. Circulation figures show the average daily circulation of all daily newspapers in a given country, in thousands, including copies sold directly or by subscription, or distributed free of charge within the country or abroad. Newspapers are essential tools of communication and social cohesiveness.

Personal computers in use per 1,000 population

The personal computer indicator is the number of computers designed for use by individuals, per 1,000 people. Estimates come from responses to an annual technology questionnaire supplemented by outside research. This indicator does not reflect the institutional use of large, mainframe computers. Expressing computer use in relation to population is useful for comparisons because it compensates for differences in population between countries. This statistic reflects the degree to which the use of computers has permeated a country and is a good indicator of a country’s technological sophistication. A larger number means more personal computers in use for a given population.

Television receivers per 1,000 population

Television receivers are important mass communication, education, and entertainment devices. The number of television receivers and/or licenses in use per 1,000 people includes home and car receivers; receivers installed in public places such as schools, workplaces, and banks; and communal receivers in small villages. The number of televisions in use per 1,000 people provides one measure of a country’s communication infrastructure.

Motor vehicles (total) per 1,000 people

Vehicles per 1,000 people include cars, buses, freight vehicles, and two-wheelers. Population refers to midyear population in the year for which data are available. Expressing the number of vehicles in terms of population is helpful for comparisons because it compensates for differences in population between countries.

Education

Literacy rate, total

Literacy is the measure of ability to both read and write simple sentences of everyday life with some degree of accuracy. Semi-literates (people who can read but not write) therefore are not included in the literacy count. Literacy data is based on population censuses or surveys. Number of adult literates (15 years and over) is expressed as percentages of the population in the corresponding age-group. In a modern industrial or literate society, literacy is necessary in order to obtain an education, communicate effectively, gain meaningful employment, and participate as fully as possible in society. It is a good measure of a country's social and economic well-being.

School life expectancy (expected number of years of formal schooling), female

Female school life expectancy (SLE) indicates the number of years a female is expected to remain at school or university, including years spent on repetition. Calculations for SLE assume that the probability of a student being enrolled in school at any particular future age is equal to the current enrollment ratio at that age. SLE is the sum of the age-specific enrollment ratios for primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Education systems vary greatly from country to country, so a year or grade completed in one country is not necessarily the same as a year or grade completed in another country in terms of educational content or quality. SLE is a summary indicator of the overall pattern of enrollment ratios at one particular point in time; it has no predictive value except in so far as it is believed that enrollment patterns will remain unchanged in the future. In general, the more years of school life expectancy, the higher the education level of a country’s population. Comparing the SLE figures for males and females may reveal a disparity because cultural and economic factors can emphasize education for one gender over education for the other.

School life expectancy (expected number of years of formal schooling), male

Male school life expectancy (SLE) indicates the number of years a male is expected to remain at school or university, including years spent on repetition. Calculations for SLE assume that the probability of a student being enrolled in school at any particular future age is equal to the current enrollment ratio at that age. SLE is the sum of the age-specific enrollment ratios for primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Education systems vary greatly from country to country, so a year or grade completed in one country is not necessarily the same as a year or grade completed in another country in terms of educational content or quality. SLE is a summary indicator of the overall pattern of enrollment ratios at one particular point in time; it has no predictive value except in so far as it is believed that enrollment patterns will remain unchanged in the future. In general, the more years of school life expectancy, the higher the education level of a country’s population. Comparing the SLE figures for males and females may reveal a disparity because cultural and economic factors can emphasize education for one gender over education for the other.

School life expectancy (expected number of years of formal schooling), total

School life expectancy (SLE) indicates the number of years a child is expected to remain at school or university, including years spent on repetition. Calculations for SLE assume that the probability of a student being enrolled in school at any particular future age is equal to the current enrollment ratio at that age. SLE is the sum of the age-specific enrollment ratios for primary, secondary, and tertiary education. Education systems vary greatly from country to country, so a year or grade completed in one country is not necessarily the same as a year or grade completed in another country in terms of educational content or quality. SLE is a summary indicator of the overall pattern of enrollment ratios at one particular point in time; it has no predictive value except in so far as it is believed that enrollment patterns will remain unchanged in the future. In general, the more years of school life expectancy, the higher the education level of a country’s population.

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