Country Name POPULATION 2015 Life expectancy Mortality rate

Congo, Dem. Rep. 78656904 58.49 96.5

Congo, Rep. 5064386 63.233 52.8
Costa Rica 4895242 79.086 9.1
Tanzania 52542823 64.651 58
Thailand 70294397 77.717 10.8
Timor-Leste 1205813 67.137 61.6
Togo 7473229 59.396 75.9
Tonga 106122 70.607 12.4
Trinidad and Tobago 1460177 74.503 19.6
Tunisia 11557779 75.692 17.2
Turkiye 78218479 76.646 13
Turkmenistan 5766431 68.782 42.4
Turks and Caicos Islands 36538 76.912 5.3
Tuvalu 10877 64.06 26.1
Uganda 37477356 61.086 56
Ukraine 45154036 71.189512195122 9.4
United Arab Emirates 8916899 79.223 7.6
United Kingdom 65116219 80.9560975609756 4.5
Uruguay 3402818 77.483 8.9
Uzbekistan 31298900 70.475 19.2
Vanuatu 276438 69.513 27.3
Venezuela, RB 30529716 73.006 19.1
Viet Nam 92191398 73.876 21.9
Belgium 11274196 80.99268 4.1
West Bank and Gaza 4270092 74.406 18.4
Yemen, Rep. 28516545 65.873 60.8
Zambia 16248230 61.208 68.2
Zimbabwe 14154937 59.591 60.5
Argentina 43131966 76.76 11.6
Azerbaijan 9649341 71.451 26.3

Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)

Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Brazil 74.332
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0British Virgin Islands 75.675
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Central African Republic 52.793
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0China 76.977
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0France 82.3219512195122
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Greenland 71.9773170731707
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Hungary 75.5682926829269
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Iceland 82.4682926829268
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0India 69.636
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Indonesia 69.699
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Iran, Islamic Rep. 75.124
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Iraq 69.44
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Ireland 81.4536585365854
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Israel 82.0512195121951
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Italy 82.5439024390244
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Japan 83.7939024390244
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Philippines 71.268
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Saudi Arabia 76.918
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0Singapore 82.7439024390244
Life expectSP.DYN.LE0United States 78.690243902439
Data from database: World Development Indicators
Last Updated: 03/28/2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
6.437
4.564
1.79
5.088
1.469
3.903
4.594
3.562
1.682
2.251
2.194
2.93
1.67
3.217
5.306
1.506
1.486
1.8
2.023
2.491
4.006
2.34
1.951
1.7
4.046
4.322
4.793
3.849
2.301
1.94
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Indicator Name
Population, total
Population growth (annual %)
Surface area (sq. km)
Poverty headcount ratio at national poverty lines (% of populat
GNI, Atlas method (current US$)
GNI per capita, Atlas method (current US$)
GNI, PPP (current international $)
GNI per capita, PPP (current international $)
Income share held by lowest 20%
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
Adolescent fertility rate (births per 1,000 women ages 15-19)
Contraceptive prevalence, any method (% of married women ages 15-49)
Births attended by skilled health staff (% of total)
Mortality rate, under-5 (per 1,000 live births)
Prevalence of underweight, weight for age (% of children under 5)
Immunization, measles (% of children ages 12-23 months)
Primary completion rate, total (% of relevant age group)
School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
School enrollment, primary and secondary (gross), gender parity index (GPI)
Prevalence of HIV, total (% of population ages 15-49)
Forest area (sq. km)
Water productivity, total (constant 2015 US$ GDP per cubic meter of total freshwater withdrawal)
Energy use (kg of oil equivalent per capita)
CO2 emissions (metric tons per capita)
Electric power consumption (kWh per capita)
GDP (current US$)
GDP growth (annual %)
Inflation, GDP deflator (annual %)
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (% of GDP)
Industry (including construction), value added (% of GDP)
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Revenue, excluding grants (% of GDP)
Start-up procedures to register a business (number)
Market capitalization of listed domestic companies (% of GDP)
Military expenditure (% of GDP)
Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people)
High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)
Merchandise trade (% of GDP)
Net barter terms of trade index (2000 = 100)
External debt stocks, total (DOD, current US$)
Total debt service (% of GNI)
Net migration
Personal remittances, paid (current US$)
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$)
Net ODA received per capita (current US$)
GDP per capita (current US$)
Foreign direct investment, net (BoP, current US$)
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
 Short definition

Annual population growth rate. Population is based on the de fac

National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the popula

Percentage share of income or consumption that accrues to the f

ed women ages 15-49)

ildren under 5)

gender parity index (GPI)

per cubic meter of total freshwater withdrawal)

Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in cu

Net migration is the number of immigrants minus the number of

Net official development assistance per capita is disbursement
Long definition
Total population is based on the de facto definition of populati
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under i
National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the popu
GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident pr
GNI per capita (formerly GNP per capita) is the gross national
Fromindicator
This July 2020, “GNI: linked
provides seriesvalues
per capita (current
for LCU)” [NY.GNP.MKTP.CN.AD]
gross national is used as
income (GNI. Formerly underlying
GNP) GNIinincurrent
expressed local currency unit sodoll
international th
GNI is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of
Percentage share of income or consumption is the share that ac
Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn
Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would
Adolescent fertility rate is the number of births per 1,000 wom
Contraceptive prevalence, any method is the percentage of marr
Births attended by skilled health staff are the percentage of d
Under-five mortality rate is the probability per 1,000 that a new
Prevalence of underweight children is the percentage of child
Child immunization, measles, measures the percentage of child
Primary completion rate, or gross intake ratio to the last grad
Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardl
Gender parity index for gross enrollment ratio in primary and se
Prevalence of HIV refers to the percentage of people ages 15-4
Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of
Water productivity is calculated as GDP in constant prices divi
Energy use refers to use of primary energy before transformatio
Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning o
Electric power consumption measures the production of power p
GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all
Annual percentage growth rate of GDP at market prices based on
Inflation as measured by the annual growth rate of the GDP impli
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing corresponds to ISIC divisions
Industry (including construction) corresponds to ISIC divisions
Exports of goods and services represent the value of all goods
Imports of goods and services represent the value of all goods
Gross capital formation (formerly gross domestic investment) con
Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and
Start-up procedures are those required to start a business, inclu
Market capitalization (also known as market value) is the share
Military expenditures data from SIPRI are derived from the NATO
Mobile cellular telephone subscriptions are subscriptions to a p
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, s
Merchandise trade as a share of GDP is the sum of merchandise e
Net barter terms of trade index is calculated as the percentage ratio of the export unit value indexes to the import unit value i
Total external debt is debt owed to nonresidents repayable in cu
Total debt service is the sum of principal repayments and inter
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, t
Personal remittances comprise personal transfers and compensat
Foreign direct investment refers to direct investment equity flo
Net official development assistance (ODA) per capita consists o
GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear pop
Foreign direct investment are the net inflows of investment to a
Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the
Source
(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospec
Derived from total population. Population source: (1) United Nat
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are compiled
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
International Comparison Program, World Bank | World Devel
International Comparison Program, World Bank | World Devel
World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are based
(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospec
(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospec
United Nations Population Division, World Population Prospect
Household surveys, including Demographic and Health Surveys an
UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demograp
Estimates developed by the UN Inter-agency Group for Child M
UNICEF, WHO, World Bank: Joint child Malnutrition Estimates
WHO and UNICEF (http://www.who.int/immunization/monitorin
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Downl
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Downl
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS). UIS.Stat Bulk Data Downl
UNAIDS estimates.
Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
Food and Agriculture Organization, AQUASTAT data, and Worl
IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA 2014 (https://www.iea.org/data-and-s
Emissions data are sourced from Climate Watch Historical GHG Emissions (1990-2020). 2023. Washington, DC: World Resourc
IEA Statistics © OECD/IEA 2014 (https://www.iea.org/data-and-s
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Y
World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.
World Federation of Exchanges database.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Yea
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Telecommu
United Nations, Comtrade database through the WITS platform
World Trade Organization, and World Bank GDP estimates.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Handbook o
World Bank, International Debt Statistics.
World Bank, International Debt Statistics.
United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects
World Bank staff estimates based on IMF balance of payments
International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, s
Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Econ
World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts
International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Ye
International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics a
Topic
Health: Population: Structure
Health: Population: Dynamics
Environment: Land use
Poverty: Poverty rates
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Atlas GNI & GNI per capita
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Atlas GNI & GNI per capita
Economic Policy & Debt: Purchasing power parity
Economic Policy & Debt: Purchasing power parity
Poverty: Income distribution
Health: Mortality
Health: Reproductive health
Health: Reproductive health
Health: Reproductive health
Health: Reproductive health
Health: Mortality
Health: Nutrition
Health: Disease prevention
Education: Outcomes
Education: Participation
Education: Participation
Health: Risk factors
Environment: Land use
Environment: Freshwater
Environment: Energy production & use
Environment: Emissions
Environment: Energy production & use
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: US$ at current prices: Aggregate indicators
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Growth rates
Financial Sector: Exchange rates & prices
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Shares of GDP & other
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Shares of GDP & other
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Shares of GDP & other
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Shares of GDP & other
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: Shares of GDP & other
Public Sector: Government finance: Revenue
Private Sector & Trade: Business environment
Financial Sector: Capital markets
Public Sector: Defense & arms trade
Infrastructure: Communications
Infrastructure: Technology
Private Sector & Trade: Total merchandise trade
Private Sector & Trade: Trade indexes
Economic Policy & Debt: External debt: Debt outstanding
Economic Policy & Debt: External debt: Debt ratios & other items
Social Protection & Labor: Migration
Economic Policy & Debt: Balance of payments: Current account: Transfers
Economic Policy & Debt: Balance of payments: Capital & financial account
Economic Policy & Debt: Official development assistance
Economic Policy & Debt: National accounts: US$ at current prices: Aggregate indicators
Economic Policy & Debt: Balance of payments: Capital & financial account
Financial Sector: Exchange rates & prices
 Dataset

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NI & GNI per capita

current prices: Aggregate indicators

of GDP & other

of GDP & other
of GDP & other
of GDP & other
of GDP & other

International Debt Statistics

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ent account: Transfers

tal & financial account
current prices: Aggregate indicators
tal & financial account
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Aggregation method
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Sum

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Gap-filled total
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Statistical concept and methodology
Population projections, starting from a base year are projected forward using assumptions of mortality, fertility, and migration
For information on total population from which the growth rates are calculated, see total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
Total land area includes inland water bodies such as major rive
This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. For e
The World Bank systematically assesses the appropriateness of official exchange rates as conversion factors. An alternative co
The World Bank uses Atlas method GNI per capita in U.S. dollars to classify countries for analytical purposes and to determine
For more
For the concept and methodology
information ofGNI
on underlying PPP,inplease refer
current to the International
international Comparison
dollar, please Program
refer to the (ICP)’s
metadata forwebsite (https://www.
"GNI, PPP (current int
For the concept and methodology of PPP, please refer to the International Comparison Program (ICP)’s website (https://www.
Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.
High mortality in young age groups significantly lowers the life expectancy at birth. But if a person survives his/her childhood o
Total fertility rates are based on data on registered live births
Adolescent fertility rates are based on data on registered live births from vital registration systems or, in the absence of such s
Married women refer to women who are married (defined in relation to the marriage laws or customs of a country) and to wo

Estimates of neonatal, infant, and child mortality tend to vary by source and method for a given time and place. Years for avai

Notes on regional and global aggregates: When the vaccine is not introduced in a national immunization schedule, the missing
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two cale
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two cale
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two cale
Data on HIV are from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Changes in procedures and assumptions for
FAO provides detail information on forest cover, and adjusted estimates of forest cover. The current survey uses a uniform de
Water withdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or des
Data for combustible renewables and waste are often based on small surveys or other incomplete information and thus give o
Carbon dioxide emissions, largely by-products of energy produc
Electric power consumption per capita (kWh ) is the production
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Growth rates of GDP and its components are calculated using the least squares method and constant price data in the local cu

Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Gross domestic product (GDP) from the expenditure side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general gov
Gross domestic product (GDP) from the expenditure side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general gov
Gross domestic product (GDP) from the expenditure side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general gov
Government finance statistics are reported in local currency. Many countries report government finance data by fiscal year; se
The Doing Business project of the World Bank encompasses two types of data: data from readings of laws and regulations and
Market capitalization figures include: shares of listed domesti
The SIPRI military expenditure figures are presented on a calendar-year basis. The only exception is the USA, for which statisti
Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) indicator is derived by all mobile subscriptions divided by the country's populati
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The terms of trade index measures the relative prices of a coun

Data on external debt are gathered through the World Bank's De

When there is insufficient data, net migration is derived through the difference between the overall population growth rate an
Compensation of employees refers to the income of border, seasonal, and other short-term workers who are employed in an
The internationally accepted definition of FDI (from the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual [2009]), include
The official development assistance (ODA) estimates are published annually at the end of the calendar year in International De
For more information, see the metadata for current U.S. dollar GDP (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
 Development relevance
Increases in human population, whether as a result of immigratio
growth rates are calculated, see total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
Population, surface area, income, and output are basic measures of the size of an economy. They also provide a broad indicati
The poverty rate as defined by national poverty lines reflects the share of the population that fails to meet the standard a cou
Because development encompasses many factors - economic, environmental, cultural, educational, and institutional - no singl
n U.S. dollars to classify countries for analytical purposes and to determine borrowing eligibility. For more information, see the metadata f
internationalBecause development
dollar, please refer toencompasses
the metadatamany factors
for "GNI, PPP- (current
economic, environmental,
international cultural, educational, and
$)" [NY.GNP.MKTP.PP.CD]. For institutional - no singl
more information on
fer to the International Comparison Program (ICP)’s website (https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/icp).
The World Bank Group's goal of promoting shared prosperity has
Mortality rates for different age groups (infants, children, and
Reproductive health is a state of physical and mental well-bein
stered live births from vital registration systems or, in the absence of such systems, from censuses or sample surveys. The estimated rates
Using condoms (one of the modern contraceptive methods) can prevent pregnancy as well as sexually transmitted diseases, in
The share of births attended by skilled health staff is an indicator of a health system's ability to provide adequate care for preg
Mortality rates for different age groups (infants, children, and

Immunization is one of the most cost-effective public health i

The World Bank and the UNESCO Institute for Statistics jointly
Gross enrollment ratios indicate the capacity of each level of
The Gender Parity Index (GPI) indicates parity between girls and boys. A GPI of less than 1 suggests girls are more disadvantag
ramme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Changes in procedures and assumptions for estimating the data and better coordination with countries hav
Close to 1.2 billion hectares of forest are managed primarily for the production of wood and non-wood forest products. An ad
There is now ample evidence that increased hydrologic variability and change in climate has and will continue to have a profou
Governments in many countries are increasingly aware of the urgent need to make better use of the world's energy resources
The environmental effects of carbon dioxide are of significant interest. Carbon dioxide (CO2) makes up the largest share of the
Governments in many countries are increasingly aware of the urgent need to make better use of the world's energy resources
of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
An economy's growth is measured by the change in the volume of

of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
e side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general govern
e side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general govern
e side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general govern
currency. Many countries report government finance data by fiscal year; see country metadata for information on fiscal year end by count
Entrepreneurs may not be aware of all required procedures or may avoid legally required procedures altogether. But where re
Open economies with sound macroeconomic policies, good legal systems, and shareholder protection attract capital and there
Data on military expenditures as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) are a rough indicator of the portion of national resou
Over the past decade new financing and technology, along with privatization and market liberalization, have spurred dramatic
Industries of high and medium-high-technology intensity account for over two-thirds of total OECD manufacturing exports. Di

By international agreement customs data are reported to the United Nations Statistics Division, which maintains the Commod
Debt ratios are used to assess the sustainability of a country's debt service obligations, but no absolute rules determine what v

But refugees and migrants, even if they often travel in the same way, are fundamentally different, and for that reason are trea
Global migration patterns have become increasingly complex in modern times, involving not just refugees, but also millions of
Private financial flows - equity and debt - account for the bulk
 From 1960 to 1990, official development assistance (ODA) flows from DAC countries to developing countries rose steadily, but
t U.S. dollar GDP (NY.GDP.MKTP.CD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
 Limitations and exceptions
Because future trends cannot be known with certainty, population projections have a wide range of uncertainty.
L).
The data collected from official national sources through the questionnaire are supplemented with information from official se
es reflects the share of the population that fails to meet the standard a coun
economic, environmental, cultural, educational, and institutional - no single measure gives a complete picture. However, the total earning
determine borrowing eligibility. For more information, see the metadata for Atlas method GNI in current U.S. dollars (NY.GNP.ATLS.CD) a
economic,
(current environmental,
international cultural, educational, and
$)" [NY.GNP.MKTP.PP.CD]. For institutional - no single
more information measure gives
on underlying a complete
population, picture.
please However,
refer to the total
the metadata for earning
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However, even similar surveys may not be strictly comparable because of differences in timing or in the quality and training of
Annual data series from United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects are interpolated data from 5-year pe
Annual data series from United Nations Population Division's W
ce of such systems, from censuses or sample surveys. The estimated rates are generally considered reliable measures of fertility in the rec
The time frame used to assess contraceptive prevalence may vary. In many surveys, it is left to the respondent to determine w
For the indicators that are from household surveys, the year ref
Complete vital registration systems are fairly uncommon in deve
Survey estimates come with levels of uncertainty due to both sa
In many developing countries a lack of precise information on the size of the cohort of one-year-old children makes immuniza
There are many reasons why the primary completion rate can exceed 100 percent. The numerator may include late entrants a
Enrollment indicators are based on annual school surveys, but do not necessarily reflect actual attendance or dropout rates du
een girls and boys. A GPI of less than 1 suggests girls are more disadvantaged than boys in learning opportunities and a GPI of greater than
The limited availability of data on health status is a major constraint in assessing the health situation in developing countries. S
Data includes areas with bamboo and palms; forest roads, firebreaks and other small open areas; forest in national parks, natu
The data are based on surveys and estimates provided by governments to the Joint Monitoring Programme of the World Heal
The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national stat
significant interest. Carbon dioxide (CO2) makes up the largest share of the greenhouse gases contributing to global warming and climate
The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national statistical offices, oil companies, electric utilities, and national ene
Among the difficulties faced by compilers of national accounts is the extent of unreported economic activity in the informal or
To obtain comparable series of constant price data for computing aggregates, the World Bank rescales GDP and value added b

Among the difficulties faced by compilers of national accounts

Ideally, industrial output should be measured through regular c
Data on exports and imports are compiled from customs reports and balance of payments data. Although the data from the p
Data on exports and imports are compiled from customs reports and balance of payments data. Although the data from the p
Estimates of changes in inventories are rarely complete but usually include the most important activities or commodities. In so
Data on government revenue and expense are collected by the IMF through questionnaires to member countries and by the O
The Doing Business methodology has limitations that should be c
Data cover measures of size (market capitalization, number of l
In the many cases where SIPRI cannot make independent estimates, it uses the national data provided. Because of the differe
Mobile subscriptions include both analogue and digital cellular systems (IMT-2000 (Third Generation, 3G) and 4G subscription
Because industrial sectors specializing in a few high-technology products may also produce low-technology products, the prod

Collecting and tabulating trade statistics are difficult. Some developing countries lack the capacity to report timely data, espec
a country's debt service obligations, but no absolute rules determine what values are too high. Empirical analysis of developing countries' e

International migration is the component of population change most difficult to measure and estimate reliably. Thus, the qual
However, only reliable input data can lead to sound estimates, regardless of the sophistication of an estimation method or eco
Data on equity flows are shown for all countries for which data are available.
The aggregates refer to World Bank classifications of economies and therefore may differ from those of the OECD.
 General comments
Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its dema

ough the questionnaire are supplemented with information from official secondary data sources. The secondary sources cover official cou
This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due
nal - no single measure gives a complete picture. However, the total earnings of the residents of an economy, measured by its gross nation
metadata for Atlas method GNI in current U.S. dollars (NY.GNP.ATLS.CD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
nal - no single
rmation measure gives
on underlying a complete
population, pleasepicture. However,
refer to the total
the metadata for earnings of the residents
"total population" of an economy, measured by its gross nation
[SP.POP.TOTL].

The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption da
Division's World Population Prospects are interpolated data from 5-year period data. Therefore they may not reflect real events as much
Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the numb
This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.7.2 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].
ence may vary. In many surveys, it is left to the respondent to determine what is meant by “currently using” a method of contraception.
This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.1.2[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].
This is the Sustainable Development Goal indicator 3.2.1[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].
Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such
mation on the size of the cohort of one-year-old children makes immunization coverage difficult to estimate from program statistics.
on rate can exceed 100 percent. The numerator may include late entrants and overage children who have repeated one or more grades of
urveys, but do not necessarily reflect actual attendance or dropout rates during the year. Also, the length of education differs across count
disadvantaged than boys in learning opportunities and a GPI of greater than 1 suggests the other way around. Eliminating gender disparitie
major constraint in assessing the health situation in developing countries. Surveillance data are lacking for many major public health conc
roads, firebreaks and other small open areas; forest in national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas such as those of specific
ded by governments to the Joint Monitoring Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund
Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.
share of the greenhouse gases contributing to global warming and climate change. Converting all other greenhouse gases (methane (CH4)
Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.
al accounts is the extent of unreported economic activity in the informal or secondary economy. In developing countries a large share of a
for computing aggregates, the World Bank rescales GDP and value added by industrial origin to a common reference year. Because rescali

Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.

Note: Data for OECD countries are based on ISIC, revision 4.
toms reports and balance of payments data. Although the data from the payments side provide reasonably reliable records of cross-borde
toms reports and balance of payments data. Although the data from the payments side provide reasonably reliable records of cross-borde
lete but usually include the most important activities or commodities. In some countries these estimates are derived as a composite resid
ected by the IMF through questionnaires to member countries and by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OEC
Data are presented for the survey year instead of publication year.
Stock market data were previously sourced from Standard & Poor's until they discontinued their "Global Stock Markets Factbo
Data for some countries are based on partial or uncertain data or rough estimates.
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
-technology products may also produce low-technology products, the product approach is more appropriate for international trade. The m

t. Some developing countries lack the capacity to report timely data, especially landlocked countries and countries whose territorial bound
mine what values are too high. Empirical analysis of developing countries' experience and debt service performance shows that debt servi

tion change most difficult to measure and estimate reliably. Thus, the quality and quantity of the data used in the estimation and projectio
Note: Data starting from 2005 are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).
Note: Data starting from 2005 are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).
of economies and therefore may differ from those of the OECD.

Note: Data are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6) and are only available from 2005 o
 Other notes
opulation composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Areas of former states are included in the successor states.

of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due
otal earnings of the residents of an economy, measured by its gross national income (GNI), is a good measure of its capacity to provide for
.ATLS.CD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
aotal
for earnings of the residents
"total population" of an economy, measured by its gross national income (GNI), is a good measure of its capacity to provide for
[SP.POP.TOTL].

ty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data

m 5-year period data. Therefore they may not reflect real events as much as observed data.
atus of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.
3.7.2 [https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].
As of December 2021, for better consistency the contraceptive prevalence data only for currently married women or in union
3.1.2[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].
3.2.1[https://unstats.un.org/sdgs/metadata/].
nfection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illnes
s immunization coverage difficult to estimate from program statistics.
e entrants and overage children who have repeated one or more grades of primary education as well as children who entered school early
out rates during the year. Also, the length of education differs across countries and can influence enrollment rates, although the Internatio
greater than 1 suggests the other way around. Eliminating gender disparities in education would help increase the status and capabilities o
countries. Surveillance data are lacking for many major public health concerns. Estimates of prevalence and incidence are available for so
The world and regional aggregate series do not include data from countries that no longer exist.
World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). The coverage rates are based on information from se
ergy Agency for third-party use of these data.
and climate change. Converting all other greenhouse gases (methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarb
ergy Agency for third-party use of these data.
informal or secondary economy. In developing countries a large share of agricultural output is either not exchanged (because it is consum
lue added by industrial origin to a common reference year. Because rescaling changes the implicit weights used in forming regional and in

from the payments side provide reasonably reliable records of cross-border transactions, they may not adhere strictly to the appropriate
from the payments side provide reasonably reliable records of cross-border transactions, they may not adhere strictly to the appropriate
odities. In some countries these estimates are derived as a composite residual along with household final consumption expenditure. Accor
and by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Despite IMF efforts to standardize data collection, statistics
ublication year.
andard & Poor's until they discontinued their "Global Stock Markets Factbook" and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced
ertain data or rough estimates.
nion for third-party use of these data.
ts, the product approach is more appropriate for international trade. The method takes only R&D intensity into account, but other charac

data, especially landlocked countries and countries whose territorial boundaries are porous. Their trade has to be estimated from the dat
countries' experience and debt service performance shows that debt service difficulties become increasingly likely when the present valu

us, the quality and quantity of the data used in the estimation and projection of net migration varies considerably by country. Furthermore
h edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).
h edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).
F's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6) and are only available from 2005 onwards. In BPM6, the headings of the financial account have b
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ng its demand for social services on a gender basis.

World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform: https://pip.worldbank.org/

gross national income (GNI), is a good measure of its capacity to provide for the well-being of its people.

gross national income (GNI), is a good measure of its capacity to provide for the well-being of its people.

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ts as much as observed data.
ut the number and spacing of children.

ntraceptive prevalence data only for currently married women or in union are included in this indicator. It means the data for the fol

ments such as diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections. Frequent illness

re grades of primary education as well as children who entered school early, while the denominator is the number of children at the entra
across countries and can influence enrollment rates, although the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) tries to minimi
er disparities in education would help increase the status and capabilities of women.
health concerns. Estimates of prevalence and incidence are available for some diseases but are often unreliable and incomplete. National
ude data from countries that no longer exist.
dren's Fund (UNICEF). The coverage rates are based on information from service users on actual household use rather than on information

thane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)) to carbon dioxide (or CO

e share of agricultural output is either not exchanged (because it is consumed within the household) or not exchanged for money.
ause rescaling changes the implicit weights used in forming regional and income group aggregates, aggregate growth rates are not compa

cross-border transactions, they may not adhere strictly to the appropriate definitions of valuation and timing used in the balance of paym
cross-border transactions, they may not adhere strictly to the appropriate definitions of valuation and timing used in the balance of paym
posite residual along with household final consumption expenditure. According to national accounts conventions, adjustments should be m
pment (OECD). Despite IMF efforts to standardize data collection, statistics are often incomplete, untimely, and not comparable across cou

rkets Factbook" and database in April 2013. Time series have been replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of E

trade. The method takes only R&D intensity into account, but other characteristics of high technology are also important, such as knowho

torial boundaries are porous. Their trade has to be estimated from the data reported by their partners. Countries that belong to commo
at debt service difficulties become increasingly likely when the present value of debt reaches 200 percent of exports. Still, what constitutes

nd projection of net migration varies considerably by country. Furthermore, the movement of people across international boundaries, wh
from 2005 onwards. In BPM6, the headings of the financial account have been changed from credits and debits to net acquisition of financ
 Other web links

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provide for the well-being of its people.

provide for the well-being of its people.

://pip.worldbank.org/

or in union are included in this indicator. It means the data for the fol

WHO Anthro Survey Analyzer - https://www.who.int/tools/child-growth-standards/software

school early, while the denominator is the number of children at the entrance age for the last grade of primary education.
he International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) tries to minimi
apabilities of women.
ilable for some diseases but are often unreliable and incomplete. National he

tion from service users on actual household use rather than on information from service providers, which may include nonfunctioning syst

erfluorocarbons (PFCs), sulphur hexafluoride (SF6)) to carbon dioxide (or CO2) equivalents makes it possible to compare them and to dete

it is consumed within the household) or not exchanged for money.

ional and income group aggregates, aggregate growth rates are not comparable with those from earlier editions with different base years

appropriate definitions of valuation and timing used in the balance of payments or corresponds to the change-of ownership criterion. This
appropriate definitions of valuation and timing used in the balance of payments or corresponds to the change-of ownership criterion. This
iture. According to national accounts conventions, adjustments should be made for appreciation of the value of inventory holdings due to
n, statistics are often incomplete, untimely, and not comparable across countries.

een replaced in December 2015 with data from the World Federation of E

ther characteristics of high technology are also important, such as knowhow,

om the data reported by their partners. Countries that belong to commo

resent value of debt reaches 200 percent of exports. Still, what constitutes a sustainable debt burden varies by country. Countries with fa

Furthermore, the movement of people across international boundaries, which

ount have been changed from credits and debits to net acquisition of financial asset
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