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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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% |
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| 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, 2023 | 4.2 | 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 |
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| 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 |
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