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China
United States
Japan
Australia
South Korea
Norway
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Canada
Austria
Qatar
Geography
Average temperatureSource: Wikipedia, 2023; WMO, 2023.
Average temperatureSource: Wikipedia, 2023; WMO, 2023.7.5°C
8.55°C
11.15°C
21.65°C
11.5°C
N.A.N.A.-5.1°C
N.A.27.15°C
ForestsThe percentage of land covered by forests. Forests have a key role in removing pollutants and cleansing the air.
ForestsThe percentage of land covered by forests. Forests have a key role in removing pollutants and cleansing the air.22.3%
33.3%
68.5%
16.2%
63.9%
27.8%
33.5%
34.1%
47.2%
0%
Agricultural landThe percentage of land dedicated to agricultural use, including arable land, permanent crops, and permanent pasture.
Agricultural landThe percentage of land dedicated to agricultural use, including arable land, permanent crops, and permanent pasture.54.7%
44.5%
12.5%
52.9%
18.1%
2.7%
50.7%
6.8%
38.4%
5.6%
CoastlineThe total length of the border between the land area and the sea, including the country’s islands.
CoastlineThe total length of the border between the land area and the sea, including the country’s islands.14 500 km
19 924 km
29 751 km
25 760 km
2 413 km
25 148 km
0 km
202 080 km
0 km
563 km
Total land areaThe country’s total land area (excluding inland and sea waters). To get a better idea of how large the country is, you can compare it with a soccer field, which has 0.007km².
Total land areaThe country’s total land area (excluding inland and sea waters). To get a better idea of how large the country is, you can compare it with a soccer field, which has 0.007km².9 326 410 km²
9 147 593 km²
364 485 km²
7 682 300 km²
96 920 km²
304 282 km²
2 586 km²
9 093 507 km²
82 445 km²
11 586 km²
Total score for "Geography"
Total score for "Geography"
Demographics
PopulationPopulous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities because of their large economies. Big cities attract companies and business investment, and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.
PopulationPopulous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities because of their large economies. Big cities attract companies and business investment, and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.1398.719 million
329.256 million
126.317 million
25.456 million
51.811 million
5.328 million
0.613 million
37.6 million
8.869 million
2.781 million
Population densityPopulation density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are. Cities or countries with high population densities can be considered overpopulated, which can be a problem if the infrastructure is underdeveloped. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.
Population densityPopulation density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are. Cities or countries with high population densities can be considered overpopulated, which can be a problem if the infrastructure is underdeveloped. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.145 people/km²
33.6 people/km²
334 people/km²
3 people/km²
517 people/km²
16 people/km²
233.7 people/km²
3.92 people/km²
106 people/km²
240 people/km²
Overall life expectancy at birthThe average life expectancy at birth is the number of years that the population of a country is expected to live. This metric reflects the overall quality of life.
Overall life expectancy at birthThe average life expectancy at birth is the number of years that the population of a country is expected to live. This metric reflects the overall quality of life.75.8 years
80.1 years
85.5 years
82.4 years
82.5 years
82 years
82.4 years
82 years
81.7 years
79 years
Life expectancy at birth for femalesThe average life expectancy at birth for the country’s female population.
Life expectancy at birth for femalesThe average life expectancy at birth for the country’s female population.78.1 years
82.3 years
89 years
85 years
85.8 years
84.1 years
85 years
84.8 years
84.5 years
81.2 years
Median age of populationCities or countries with younger population have usually better development perspectives. Young societies are more dynamic and creative. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.
Median age of populationCities or countries with younger population have usually better development perspectives. Young societies are more dynamic and creative. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.37.7 years
38.2 years
47.7 years
38.8 years
42.3 years
39.3 years
39.3 years
42.4 years
44.2 years
33.4 years
Total score for "Demographics"
Total score for "Demographics"
Economy
Gross domestic product (GDP)The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reflects the value and productivity of an economy. It measures the market value of all the final goods and services produced annually. To reflect the differences in the cost of living and inflation rates, we show the GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP). Sources: Wikipedia, CIA World Factbook, 2023.
Gross domestic product (GDP)The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reflects the value and productivity of an economy. It measures the market value of all the final goods and services produced annually. To reflect the differences in the cost of living and inflation rates, we show the GDP at purchasing power parity (PPP). Sources: Wikipedia, CIA World Factbook, 2023.27331$ billion
20494$ billion
5749$ billion
1313$ billion
2241$ billion
397$ billion
70.9$ billion
1930$ billion
461.43$ billion
357.34$ billion
Unemployment rateLow unemployment rate indicates better career opportunities and economic growth. Source: Wikipedia, 2023; city's official stats, 2023.
Unemployment rateLow unemployment rate indicates better career opportunities and economic growth. Source: Wikipedia, 2023; city's official stats, 2023.3.9%
4.4%
2.9%
5.6%
3.7%
4.2%
5.8%
6.3%
5.5%
8.9%
Education expendituresThe total amount of public expenditure on education. Public spending on education includes direct expenditure on schools, universities, and other types of educational institutions, as well as educational-related public subsidies.
Education expendituresThe total amount of public expenditure on education. Public spending on education includes direct expenditure on schools, universities, and other types of educational institutions, as well as educational-related public subsidies.N.A.5% of GDP
3.5% of GDP
5.3% of GDP
5.3% of GDP
7.6% of GDP
3.9% of GDP
5.3% of GDP
5.5% of GDP
2.9% of GDP
GDP per capitaThe GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the total GDP by the number of people living in the country. A higher GDP per capita indicates a superior standard of living.
GDP per capitaThe GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the total GDP by the number of people living in the country. A higher GDP per capita indicates a superior standard of living.19 520.00$
62 606.00$
45 565.00$
52 191.00$
43 212.00$
74 065.00$
114 825.00$
51 546.00$
51 936.00$
128 702.00$
Real GDP growth rateThe real GDP growth rate represents the year-over-year GDP growth, calculated by taking into account the price fluctuations caused by inflation.
Real GDP growth rateThe real GDP growth rate represents the year-over-year GDP growth, calculated by taking into account the price fluctuations caused by inflation.6.9%
2.2%
1.7%
2.2%
3.1%
1.9%
1.6%
3%
3%
1.6%
Total score for "Economy"
Total score for "Economy"
Quality of living
Public health carePublic health care is more affordable for an average citizen and usually guaranteed for everyone. Source: city's official website, 2023.
Public health carePublic health care is more affordable for an average citizen and usually guaranteed for everyone. Source: city's official website, 2023.
Hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitantsCountries or cities with a higher number of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants usually have well-developed health care systems. Source: Wikipedia, 2023
Hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitantsCountries or cities with a higher number of hospital beds per 1,000 inhabitants usually have well-developed health care systems. Source: Wikipedia, 20234.2
2.9
13.4
3.8
11.5
3.8
4.9
2.7
7.6
1.2
Population below the poverty lineThe percentage of the country’s population living below the poverty line, as reported by official statistics.
Population below the poverty lineThe percentage of the country’s population living below the poverty line, as reported by official statistics.3.3%
15.1%
1.4%
13.6%
14.4%
N.A.N.A.9.4%
3%
N.A.
Population with access to improved water sourcesThe percentage of the country’s population with access to improved drinking water sources, such as piped water or protected wells.
Population with access to improved water sourcesThe percentage of the country’s population with access to improved drinking water sources, such as piped water or protected wells.95.5%
99.2%
100%
100%
97.8%
100%
100%
99.8%
100%
100%
School life expectancySchool life expectancy (SLE) represents the number of years of schooling that children are expected to complete. SLE includes primary to tertiary education.
School life expectancySchool life expectancy (SLE) represents the number of years of schooling that children are expected to complete. SLE includes primary to tertiary education.14 years
16 years
15 years
23 years
17 years
18 years
14 years
16 years
16 years
12 years
Total score for "Quality of living"
Total score for "Quality of living"
Infrastructure
Percentage of internet usersThe percentage of the country’s population using the internet.
Percentage of internet usersThe percentage of the country’s population using the internet.53.2%
76.2%
92%
88.2%
89.9%
97.3%
97.5%
89.8%
84.3%
94.3%
Electrification rateThe share of the population with access to electricity, in both rural and urban environments.
Electrification rateThe share of the population with access to electricity, in both rural and urban environments.100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Railway networkThe total length of the country’s railway network.
Railway networkThe total length of the country’s railway network.131 000km
293 564km
27 311km
33 343km
3 979km
4 200km
275km
77 932km
5 800km
N.A.
Number of airportsThe presence and number of airports shows how good is connection of city with different international destinations and its international accessibility. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.
Number of airportsThe presence and number of airports shows how good is connection of city with different international destinations and its international accessibility. Source: Wikipedia, 2023.507
13513
175
480
111
95
2
1467
52
6
RoadwaysThe total length of the country’s paved and unpaved roads.
RoadwaysThe total length of the country’s paved and unpaved roads.4 773 500 km
6 586 610 km
1 218 772 km
873 573 km
100 428 km
94 902 km
2 875 km
1 042 300 km
137 039 km
7 039 km
Total score for "Infrastructure"
Total score for "Infrastructure"
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