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roduct taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation o
d on constant 2000 U.S. dollars. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and
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 cal
hasing power parity (PPP) GDP is GDP converted to 1990 constant international dollars using PPP rates. An international dollar has the sam
mestic product converted to 2005 constant international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same pu
on the species represented in each country, their threat status, and the diversity of habitat types in each country. The index has been norm
d Bank Atlas method, divided by the midyear population. GNI is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (le
nternational dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GNI as a U.S. dollar h
not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.
er parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GNI as a U.S. dollar has in the United States. Gross national inc
of the economy plus net changes in the level of inventories. Fixed assets include land improvements (fences, ditches, drains, and so on); p
age, expressed as a percentage of the population of the official primary entrance age. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and C
age, expressed as a percentage of the population of the official primary entrance age. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and C
d Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
ers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated fo
s, external borrowings and grants (including donations from international agencies and nongovernmental organizations), and social (or com
vices (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include
als, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery. Source: United Nations, Comtrade database.
als, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: United Nations, Comtrade database.
axable income of corporations. Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Corporate Taxes: Worldwide Summaries, by permission of John Wiley an
axable income of individuals. This series presents the income levels for individuals above which the highest marginal tax rates levied at the
axable income of individuals. Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Individual Taxes: Worldwide Summaries, by permission of John Wiley and
mber of households with a color television set, and therefore the true number may be higher than reported. Source: International Telecomm
ter and related equipment; electronic components; and other information and communication technology goods. Software is excluded. Sou
ter and related equipment; electronic components; and other information and communication technology goods. Software is excluded. Sou
ecommunications and postal and courier services) and information services (computer data and news-related service transactions). Source
12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (or whooping cough),
12 months or at any time before the survey. A child is considered adequately immunized against measles after receiving one dose of vaccin
ntage of the average for the base period (2000). UNCTAD's import value indexes are reported for most economies. For selected economies
dexes to the corresponding unit value indexes. Unit value indexes are based on data reported by countries that demonstrate consistency un
of the world. They include the value of merchandise, freight, insurance, transport, travel, royalties, license fees, and other services, such a
to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simp
to excreta disposal facilities that can effectively prevent human, animal, and insect contact with excreta. Improved facilities range from simp
equate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, an
equate amount of water from an improved source, such as a household connection, public standpipe, borehole, protected well or spring, an
culosis cases. Source: World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report.
eciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding. Source: World Bank, Development Research G
eciles or quintiles. Source: World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from g
eciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding. Source: World Bank, Development Research G
eciles or quintiles. Source: World Bank, Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from g
eciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding. Source: World Bank, Development Research G
eciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding. Source: World Bank, Development Research G
eciles or quintiles. Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding. Source: World Bank, Development Research G
lue added in mining, manufacturing (also reported as a separate subgroup), construction, electricity, water, and gas. Value added is the net
e economy as a whole. The GDP implicit deflator is the ratio of GDP in current local currency to GDP in constant local currency. Source: W
rage consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspey
ces, printers, and other peripherals); computer software (operating systems, programming tools, utilities, applications, and internal software
nsmitting Internet traffic. Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, an
cludes refugees. The data used to estimate the international migrant stock at a particular time are obtained mainly from population censuse
e: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note:
n, World Telecommunication Development Report and database. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-part
n, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommu
of the economically active population: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. It inc
l people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Source: International Labour Organization, Ke
l people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Source: International Labour Organization, Ke
l people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Source: International Labour Organization, Ke
f, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes. Source: Food and Ag
area. Cereals include wheat, rice, maize, barley, oats, rye, millet, sorghum, buckwheat, and mixed grains. Production data on cereals relate
ding. Data are from the Logistics Performance Index survey. Respondents provided separate values for the best case (10 percent of shipm
t the consignee. Data are from the Logistics Performance Index survey. Respondents provided separate values for the best case (10 perce
Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
ity at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life. Source: (1) United Nations Population Division. 2009. World Population P
ity at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life. Source: (1) United Nations Population Division. 2009. World Population P
ity at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life. Source: Derived from male and female life expectancy at birth. Male and
s at the end of the year. This indicator does not include investment companies, mutual funds, or other collective investment vehicles. Sourc
oney, raw silk, wool, and hides and skins. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
toms clearance process, quality of trade- and transport-related infrastructure, ease of arranging competitively priced shipments, quality of lo
or a year or longer, expressed as a percentage of the total unemployed. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the La
or a year or longer, expressed as a percentage of the total unemployed. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the La
or a year or longer, expressed as a percentage of the total unemployed. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the La
e than two standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. For children up to two years
o standard deviations below the median for the international reference population ages 0-59 months. The data are based on the WHO's ne
s classified by the IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known. Source: United Nations Envi
auna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed envi
auna and historical and cultural features--that have been reserved by law or other effective means to protect part or all of the enclosed envi
isted domestic companies are the domestically incorporated companies listed on the country's stock exchanges at the end of the year. Liste
isted domestic companies are the domestically incorporated companies listed on the country's stock exchanges at the end of the year. Liste
s. The data are estimated with a regression model using information on fertility, birth attendants, and HIV prevalence. Source: Maternal Mor
DP, all in current U.S. dollars. Source: World Trade Organization, and World Bank GDP estimates.
production. Source: World Resources Institute.
al expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defens
al expenditures on the armed forces, including peacekeeping forces; defense ministries and other government agencies engaged in defens
Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the
Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the
total number of telecommunications employees. Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development
er definition, which includes the cost of monthly mobile use for 25 outgoing calls per month spread over the same mobile network, other mo
hnology, which provide access to the public switched telephone network. Post-paid and prepaid subscriptions are included. Source: Internat
outside banks, demand deposits other than those of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of reside
en year. Source: Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UNPD, universities and research institution
ject to current age-specific mortality rates. Source: Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNICEF, WHO, World Bank, UNPD, u
dyear population in the year for which data are available. Source: International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and data files.
rt unit value indexes, measured relative to the base year 2000. Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Handbook
al number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens. Data are five-year estimates. To derive estimates of net migration, the Unite
ing. Source: International Finance Corporation's micro, small, and medium-size enterprises database (http://www.ifc.org/ifcext/sme.nsf/Con
agement. Source: International Energy Agency.
. Organic water pollutants are measured by biochemical oxygen demand, which refers to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will co
t of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic
hexafluoride. Source: International Energy Agency.
h practitioners and suppliers of pharmaceuticals, therapeutic appliances, and other goods and services whose primary intent is to contribute
hat are capable of penetrating deep into the respiratory tract and causing significant health damage. Data for countries and aggregates for
nd designed to seat no more than nine people (including the driver). Source: International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and data
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
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
d after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines
o eventually reach the last grade of primary education. The estimate is based on the reconstructed cohort method. Source: United Nations
o eventually reach the last grade of primary education. The estimate is based on the reconstructed cohort method. Source: United Nations
nal Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite
IUCN as endangered, vulnerable, rare, indeterminate, out of danger, or insufficiently known. Source: United Nations Environmental Progra
o definition of population. Source: World Bank staff estimates from various sources including census reports, the United Nations Population
s based on the de facto definition of population. Source: World Bank staff estimates from various sources including census reports, the Unit
nition of population. Source: World Bank staff estimates from various sources including census reports, the United Nations Population Divisi
cellular signal regardless of whether they use it. Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development R
t, expressed as a percentage . Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal sta
olitan area. Source: United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.
metropolitan areas that in 2000 had a population of more than one million people. Source: United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.
tion of population. Source: United Nations Population Division. 2009. World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United N
status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the populat
cluding shares, stocks, depository receipts (American or global), and direct purchases of shares in local stock markets by foreign investors.
by skilled health personnel for reasons related to pregnancy. Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic
e relevant age group. Source: UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic.
e relevant age group. Source: UNAIDS and the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic.
nd the WHO's Report on the Global AIDS Epidemic.
by taking the total number of students in the last grade of primary school, minus the number of repeaters in that grade, divided by the total
by taking the total number of students in the last grade of primary school, minus the number of repeaters in that grade, divided by the total
by taking the total number of students in the last grade of primary school, minus the number of repeaters in that grade, divided by the total
urrent information on repayment history, unpaid debts, or credit outstanding. The number is expressed as a percentage of the adult populat
Source: United Nations, Women's Indicators and Statistics database (www.ipu.org).
urrent information on repayment history, unpaid debts, or credit outstanding. The number is expressed as a percentage of the adult populat
nment spending on educational institutions (both public and private), education administration as well as subsidies for private entities (stude
nment spending on educational institutions (both public and private), education administration as well as subsidies for private entities (stude
m the local currency to U.S. dollars. Source: German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ).
the local currency to U.S. dollars. Source: German Agency for Technical Cooperation (GTZ).
imary school teachers (regardless of their teaching assignment). Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization
Source: World Bank, Transportation, Water, and Urban Development Department, Transport Division.
and private schools. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
nd private schools. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
blic and private schools. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
nd secondary levels in public and private schools. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Ins
ernational Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files using World Bank data on the GDP deflator.
ugees or its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Afric
ugees or its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Afric
oundwater from rainfall) in the country. Renewable internal freshwater resources per capita are calculated using the World Bank's populatio
oundwater from rainfall) in the country. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, AQUASTAT data.
a percentage of all students enrolled in primary school. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO
a percentage of all students enrolled in primary school. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO
eative work undertaken systematically to increase knowledge, including knowledge of humanity, culture, and society, and the use of knowle
esses, methods, or systems and in the management of the projects concerned. Postgraduate PhD students (ISCED97 level 6) engaged in
ome from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here. Source: International Monetary Fund, Governme
kers and the rigidity of working hours. This index is the average of three subindexes: a difficulty of hiring index, a rigidity of hours index, and
s the "risk free" treasury bill interest rate at which short-term government securities are issued or traded in the market. In some countries thi
al gas, electricity, and combustible renewable and waste. Total energy consumption is the total country energy consumption. Source: Intern
with concrete, or with cobblestones, as a percentage of all the country's roads, measured in length. Source: International Road Federation,
of intangible, nonproduced, nonfinancial assets and proprietary rights (such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial processes, and f
of intangible, nonproduced, nonfinancial assets and proprietary rights (such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, industrial processes, and f
the difference between total population and urban population. Source: The data on urban population shares used to estimate rural populati
the difference between total population and urban population. Source: World Bank Staff estimates based on United Nations, World Urbaniz
and S&P/Frontier BMI country indices. Source: Standard & Poor's, Global Stock Markets Factbook and supplemental S&P data.
officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to the initial stage of organized instruction, designed prim
officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skil
on of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides child
officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the pr
on of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes
officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally req
following fields: physics, biology, chemistry, mathematics, clinical medicine, biomedical research, engineering and technology, and earth an
etcraft.com/) and World Bank population estimates.
g hotels and restaurants), transport, and government, financial, professional, and personal services such as education, health care, and re
ctor (industry and services), expressed as a percentage of total employment in the nonagricultural sector. Industry includes mining and quar
d licenses and to complete all inscriptions, verifications, and notifications to start operations. Data are for businesses with specific characte
t capitalization ratio by showing whether market size is matched by trading. Source: Standard & Poor's, Emerging Stock Markets Factbook
or the period. Average market capitalization is calculated as the average of the end-of-period values for the current period and the previous
borrowers and lenders and thus facilitate lending. The index ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating that these laws are better de
ax is counted as paid once a year even if payments are more frequent. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusin
ransfers such as fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded. Refunds and corrections of erroneously collected tax
e, mobile, and data. Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and W
onmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from natio
onmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from natio
operate a business. If a procedure can be speeded up at additional cost, the fastest procedure, independent of cost, is chosen. Source: Wo
major types of taxes: the corporate income tax, the value added or sales tax, and labor taxes, including payroll taxes and social security co
tressed assets. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
ping countries, the data on total registered firms may be biased upward. Source: International Finance Corporation's micro, small, and medi
e IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities. The gold component of these reserves is valued at year-
ductions and exemptions as a percentage of profit. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
rs. Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estima
erty (IP) office. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific perso
erty (IP) office. A trademark is a distinctive sign which identifies certain goods or services as those produced or provided by a specific perso
ion, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted, and International Energy Agency.
ource: International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and electronic files, except where noted, and International Energy Agency.
ent. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour
ent. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour
ent. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour
g employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of
g employment. Definitions of labor force and unemployment differ by country. Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of
sing World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Source: World Bank Staff e
sing World Bank population estimates and urban ratios from the United Nations World Urbanization Prospects. Source: United Nations, Wo
refer to motorways, highways, main or national roads, secondary or regional roads, and other roads. A motorway is a road specially design
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: chemicals (35). Emissions of organic wate
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: stone, ceramics, and glass (36). Emissions
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: food and beverages (31). Emissions of org
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: primary metals (ISIC division 37). Emission
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: other (38 and 39). Emissions of organic wa
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: paper and pulp (34). Emissions of organic
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: textiles (32). Emissions of organic water po
ned by two-digit divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 2: wood (33). Emissions of organic water poll
s and salaries earned by nonresident workers. Data are the sum of three items defined in the fifth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments
counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land aba
udes land defined by the FAO as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing o
hdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is cons
hdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is cons
hdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is cons
hdrawals can exceed 100 percent of total renewable resources where extraction from nonrenewable aquifers or desalination plants is cons
rily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and we
ens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization,
Capital includes tier 1 capital (paid-up shares and common stock), which is a common feature in all countries' banking systems, and total re
amount recorded as nonperforming should be the gross value of the loan as recorded on the balance sheet, not just the amount that is ove
equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration. Source: (1) United Nations Population Division. 2009. World Population
ct deliveries on their own; and to care for newborns. Source: UNICEF, State of the World's Children, Childinfo, and Demographic and Healt
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.
Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tennessee, United States.
s cash surplus or deficit is closest to the earlier overall budget balance (still missing is lending minus repayments, which are now a financing
hares, and loans. It is the gross amount of government liabilities reduced by the amount of equity and financial derivatives held by the gove
n only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded. Source: Food
s against future credit authorizations, and purchases of treasury bills and bonds, net of deposits by the public sector. Public sector deposits
e. Money and quasi money (M2) comprise the sum of currency outside banks, demand deposits other than those of the central governmen
ourneys. Transshipment traffic is counted as two lifts at the intermediate port (once to off-load and again as an outbound lift) and includes e
d surveys, including Demographic and Health Surveys by Macro International and Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys by UNICEF.
the availability of more credit information, from either a public registry or a private bureau, to facilitate lending decisions. Source: World Ba
calculated from the underlying values in international dollars, normalized to the base period 1999-2001. Source: Food and Agriculture Orga
ductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Dollar f
plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for dep
ue of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natura
national dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP that a U.S. dollar has in the United States. Source: International Labour Organiza
nal dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as a U.S. dollar has in the United States. Source: International Energy Agency, and W
The index has been normalized so that values run from 0 (no biodiversity potential) to 100 (maximum biodiversity potential). Source: Kiran
plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employ
ver GNI as a U.S. dollar has in the United States. GNI is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less sub
erty income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars. GNI, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to U.S. dollars at officia
States. Gross national income (GNI) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not include
ches, drains, and so on); plant, machinery, and equipment purchases; and the construction of roads, railways, and the like, including schoo
ucational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
ucational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
mergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: World He
ations), and social (or compulsory) health insurance funds. Total health expenditure is the sum of public and private health expenditure. It c
ealth but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Source: World Health Organization National Health Account database (www.wh
trade database.
ermission of John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
nal tax rates levied at the national level apply. Source: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Individual Taxes: Worldwide Summaries, by permission o
mission of John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
e: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note:
Software is excluded. Source: United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database.
Software is excluded. Source: United Nations Statistics Division's Commodity Trade (Comtrade) database.
vice transactions). Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files.
ssis (or whooping cough), and tetanus (DPT) after receiving three doses of vaccine. Source: WHO and UNICEF (http://www.who.int/immun
ceiving one dose of vaccine. Source: WHO and UNICEF (http://www.who.int/immunization_monitoring/routine/en/).
s. For selected economies for which UNCTAD does not publish data, the import value indexes are derived from import volume indexes (line
emonstrate consistency under UNCTAD quality controls, supplemented by UNCTAD's estimates using the previous year's trade values at th
and other services, such as communication, construction, financial, information, business, personal, and government services. They exclude
d facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly
d facilities range from simple but protected pit latrines to flush toilets with a sewerage connection. To be effective, facilities must be correctly
protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. R
protected well or spring, and rainwater collection. Unimproved sources include vendors, tanker trucks, and unprotected wells and springs. R
Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World
rvey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from th
Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World
rvey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from th
Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World
Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World
Development Research Group. Data are based on primary household survey data obtained from government statistical agencies and World
as. Value added is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making
local currency. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
uch as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used. Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data file
ons, and internal software development); computer services (information technology consulting, computer and network systems integration
t Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these
y from population censuses. The estimates are derived from the data on foreign-born population--people who have residence in one country
rld Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
cation Union for third-party use of these data.
e International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
g a specified period. It includes both the employed and the unemployed. While national practices vary in the treatment of such groups as th
al Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
al Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
al Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
kes. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
ion data on cereals relate to crops harvested for dry grain only. Cereal crops harvested for hay or harvested green for food, feed, or silage
case (10 percent of shipments) and the median case (50 percent of shipments). The data are exponentiated averages of the logarithm of si
or the best case (10 percent of shipments) and the median case (50 percent of shipments). The data are exponentiated averages of the log
2009. World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced
2009. World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced
ectancy at birth. Male and female life expectancy source: (1) United Nations Population Division. 2009. World Population Prospects: The 20
nvestment vehicles. Source: Standard & Poor's, Emerging Stock Markets Factbook and supplemental S&P data.
ed shipments, quality of logistics services, ability to track and trace consignments, and frequency with which shipments reach the consigne
n, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
n, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
n, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
r children up to two years old height is measured by recumbent length. For older children height is measured by stature while standing. The
e based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006. Source: World Health Organization, Global Database on Child Growth
urce: United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, and International Union for Conservation of N
or all of the enclosed environment. Source: United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as com
or all of the enclosed environment. Source: United Nations Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, as com
t the end of the year. Listed companies does not include investment companies, mutual funds, or other collective investment vehicles. Sou
t the end of the year. Listed companies does not include investment companies, mutual funds, or other collective investment vehicles. Data
ce. Source: Maternal Mortality: Estimates Developed by WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA and the World Bank.
encies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military
encies engaged in defense projects; paramilitary forces, if these are judged to be trained and equipped for military operations; and military
tes. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
tes. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
mmunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union fo
e mobile network, other mobile networks, and mobile to fixed-line calls and during peak, off-peak, and weekend times as well as 30 text mes
included. Source: International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank
currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government. This definition is frequently called M2; it corresponds to lines 34 an
es and research institutions).
HO, World Bank, UNPD, universities and research institutions).
tistics and data files.
Development, Handbook of Statistics and data files, and International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics.
of net migration, the United Nations Population Division takes into account the past migration history of a country or area, the migration po
.ifc.org/ifcext/sme.nsf/Content/Resources).
hat bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollutants. So
r the presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollutio
mary intent is to contribute to the restoration or enhancement of the health status of individuals or population groups. It is a part of private h
ntries and aggregates for regions and income groups are urban-population weighted PM10 levels in residential areas of cities with more tha
d Road Statistics and data files.
doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent fo
doing something or offers a new technical solution to a problem. A patent provides protection for the invention to the owner of the patent fo
trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic
d. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
d. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
stimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
ons Environmental Program and the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, and International Union for Conservation of Nature, Red List o
United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects, national statistical offices, household surveys conducted by national agen
g census reports, the United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects, national statistical offices, household surveys cond
Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects, national statistical offices, household surveys conducted by national agencies,
munication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for
ents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally consid
d Urbanization Prospects.
sion. New York, United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables). Available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/w
sidered part of the population of their country of origin. The values shown are midyear estimates. Source: (1) United Nations Population Div
rkets by foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments database, and World
ildinfo, and Demographic and Health Surveys by Macro International.
grade, divided by the total number of children of official graduation age. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organi
grade, divided by the total number of children of official graduation age. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organi
grade, divided by the total number of children of official graduation age. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organi
ntage of the adult population. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
ntage of the adult population. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
for private entities (students/households and other privates entities). Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiza
for private entities (students/households and other privates entities). Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiza
e for Statistics.
for Statistics.
stitute for Statistics.
ganization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
Refugee Problems in Africa, people recognized as refugees in accordance with the UNHCR statute, people granted refugee-like humanitari
Refugee Problems in Africa, people recognized as refugees in accordance with the UNHCR statute, people granted refugee-like humanitari
he World Bank's population estimates. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, AQUASTAT data.
cation, health care, and real estate services. Also included are imputed bank service charges, import duties, and any statistical discrepancie
includes mining and quarrying (including oil production), manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas, and water, corresponding to divisions
ses with specific characteristics of ownership, size, and type of production. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingb
g Stock Markets Factbook and supplemental S&P data, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.
nt period and the previous period. Source: Standard & Poor's, Emerging Stock Markets Factbook and supplemental S&P data.
at these laws are better designed to expand access to credit. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
ect (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
erroneously collected tax revenue are treated as negative revenue. Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Y
eport and database, and World Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these da
based on data from national authorities, national legislation and international agreements.
based on data from national authorities, national legislation and international agreements.
st, is chosen. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
axes and social security contributions. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
are in constant 2000 U.S. dollars. Source: Derived from World Bank national accounts files and Food and Agriculture Organization, Product
n and degradation of natural resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC
desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture are total withdrawals for irrigation an
desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for domestic uses include drinking water, municipa
desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for industry are total withdrawals for direct industri
desalination plants is considerable or where there is significant water reuse. Withdrawals for agriculture and industry are total withdrawals fo
on, electronic files and web site.
Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
nking systems, and total regulatory capital, which includes several specified types of subordinated debt instruments that need not be repaid
ust the amount that is overdue. Source: International Monetary Fund, Global Financial Stability Report.
n. 2009. World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advance
d Demographic and Health Surveys by Macro International.
nnessee, United States.
nnessee, United States.
which are now a financing item under net acquisition of financial assets). Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statis
rivatives held by the government. Because debt is a stock rather than a flow, it is measured as of a given date, usually the last day of the fi
e excluded. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
tor. Public sector deposits with the banking system also include sinking funds for the service of debt and temporary deposits of governmen
of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government. Sou
tbound lift) and includes empty units. Source: Containerisation International, Containerisation International Yearbook.
ys by UNICEF.
cisions. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
ood and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
2009. World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced
into account. Since payment is by letter of credit, all documents required by banks for the issuance or securing of a letter of credit are also
into account. Since payment is by letter of credit, all documents required by banks for the issuance or securing of a letter of credit are also
not accept transferable deposits but do incur such liabilities as time and savings deposits). Examples of other banking institutions are saving
und, International Financial Statistics and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.
h topic is the simple average of the percentile rankings on its component indicators. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www
e entities (students/households and other privates entities). Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNE
e entities (students/households and other privates entities). Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNE
e entities (students/households and other privates entities). Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNE
Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.
volume indexes (line 72) and corresponding unit value indexes of exports (line 74) in the IMF's International Financial Statistics. Source: Un
us year's trade values at the Standard International Trade Classification three-digit level as weights. For economies for which UNCTAD doe
t services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. Sourc
s, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables). Available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp2008/index.htm. (2) Censu
ation, FAO has adopted the concept of a calendar year (January to December). Some countries compile fertilizer data on a calendar year b
version (07/2008). Accessed: 28 September 2008.
Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
f payments. This series shows net inflows (new investment inflows less disinvestment) in the reporting economy from foreign investors. Da
rrent U.S. dollars. Dollar figures for GDP are converted from domestic currencies using single year official exchange rates. For a few count
making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Source: World Bank national
and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Ac
rnational Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market database.
al Energy Agency, and World Bank PPP data.
potential). Source: Kiran Dev Pandey, Piet Buys, Ken Chomitz, and David Wheeler's, "Biodiversity Conservation Indicators: New Tools for
(compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. GNI, calculated in national currency, is usually converted to U.S. dollars a
ny product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees an
ed to U.S. dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official excha
less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income
d the like, including schools, offices, hospitals, private residential dwellings, and commercial and industrial buildings. Inventories are stocks
dollars. Source: World Health Organization National Health Account database (www.who.int/nha/en) supplemented by country data. Note:
ate health expenditure. It covers the provision of health services (preventive and curative), family planning activities, nutrition activities, and
ccount database (www.who.int/nha/en) supplemented by country data. Note: The latest updates on these data are accessible in WHO's Na
orld Bank estimates. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
http://www.who.int/immunization_monitoring/routine/en/).
mport volume indexes (line 73) and corresponding unit value indexes of imports (line 75) in the IMF's International Financial Statistics. Sour
us year's trade values at the Standard International Trade Classification three-digit level as weights. For economies for which UNCTAD doe
ent services. They exclude compensation of employees and investment income (formerly called factor services) and transfer payments. So
facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained. Source: World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund, J
facilities must be correctly constructed and properly maintained. Source: World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund, J
ected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilome
ected wells and springs. Reasonable access is defined as the availability of at least 20 liters a person a day from a source within one kilome
tistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database.
me economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://ires
tistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database.
me economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://ires
tistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database.
tistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database.
tistical agencies and World Bank country departments. Data for high-income economies are from the Luxembourg Income Study database.
calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The origin of v
ment of such groups as the armed forces and seasonal or part-time workers, in general the labor force includes the armed forces, the unem
n for food, feed, or silage and those used for grazing are excluded. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site
ages of the logarithm of single value responses and of midpoint values of range responses for the median case. Source: World Bank and T
ntiated averages of the logarithm of single value responses and of midpoint values of range responses for the median case. Source: World
d Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables), (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: D
d Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables), (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: D
pulation Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables), (2)
ments reach the consignee within the scheduled time. The index ranges from 1 to 5, with a higher score representing better performance. D
stature while standing. The data are based on the WHO's new child growth standards released in 2006. Source: World Health Organization
Database on Child Growth and Malnutrition.
nion for Conservation of Nature, Red List of Threatened Species.
Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and internation
Monitoring Centre, as compiled by the World Resources Institute, based on data from national authorities, national legislation and internation
investment vehicles. Source: Standard & Poor's, Emerging Stock Markets Factbook and supplemental S&P data, and World Bank and OE
investment vehicles. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: Standard & Poor's, Emerging Stock Markets Factbook and supplemental S&
y operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military p
y operations; and military space activities. Such expenditures include military and civil personnel, including retirement pensions of military p
or area, the migration policy of a country, and the influx of refugees in recent periods. The data to calculate these official estimates come f
ups. It is a part of private health expenditure. Source: World Health Organization National Health Account database (www.who.int/nha/en) s
reas of cities with more than 100,000 residents. The estimates represent the average annual exposure level of the average urban resident t
the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Rep
the owner of the patent for a limited period, generally 20 years. Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Rep
e Organization, electronic files and web site.
at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp2008/index.htm.
ed Nations Population Division. 2009. World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United Nations, Department of Economi
ments database, and World Bank, Global Development Finance.
ed refugee-like humanitarian status, and people provided temporary protection. Asylum seekers--people who have applied for asylum or ref
ed refugee-like humanitarian status, and people provided temporary protection. Asylum seekers--people who have applied for asylum or ref
ntal development. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
ation (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
g more rigid regulations. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
to be lower risk than the government. Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics database.
d, and International Energy Agency.
otypes (such as films and manuscripts). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statisti
otypes (such as films and manuscripts). Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Statisti
es are World Bank estimates.
ions Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
ral science, social science, art, and music. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute fo
standing of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music. Source: United Nations Educational, Scient
ment, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific,
foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teac
the secondary level. Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
any statistical discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from rescaling. Value added is the net output of a
corresponding to divisions 2-5 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories C-F (ISIC revision 3). Services include wholesale and retail trade a
project (http://www.doingbusiness.org/).
nment Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.
hird-party use of these data.
al Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
he exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varie
he exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varie
rce: International Road Federation, World Road Statistics and data files.
f oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic po
s to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the prese
amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of
rs to the amount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the prese
nt of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic
ount of oxygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organ
xygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic pollut
ygen that bacteria in water will consume in breaking down waste. This is a standard water-treatment test for the presence of organic polluta
emittances are classified as current private transfers from migrant workers resident in the host country for more than a year, irrespective of
nd cultivated with crops that occupy the land for long periods and need not be replanted after each harvest, such as cocoa, coffee, and rub
abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002. Source: Food and Agriculture
e drinking water, municipal use or supply, and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recen
hdrawals for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric plants). Data are for the most recent year available for 198
try are total withdrawals for irrigation and livestock production and for direct industrial use (including withdrawals for cooling thermoelectric p
ts that need not be repaid if the funds are required to maintain minimum capital levels (these comprise tier 2 and tier 3 capital). Total assets
nd Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables), (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: D
overnment Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.
sually the last day of the fiscal year. Source: International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and Wor
ry deposits of government revenues. Money and quasi money (M2) comprise the sum of currency outside banks, demand deposits other th
e central government. Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables), (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: De
f a letter of credit are also taken into account. Documents that are renewed annually and that do not require renewal per shipment (for exam
f a letter of credit are also taken into account. Documents that are renewed annually and that do not require renewal per shipment (for exam
king institutions are savings and mortgage loan institutions and building and loan associations. Source: International Monetary Fund, Intern
cial Statistics. Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Handbook of Statistics and data files, and International Mon
es for which UNCTAD does not publish data, the export volume indexes (lines 72) in the IMF's International Financial Statistics are used. So
d transfer payments. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
008/index.htm. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4
data on a calendar year basis, while others are on a split-year basis. Arable land includes land defined by the FAO as land under temporar
rom foreign investors. Data are in current U.S. dollars. Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and Balance
nge rates. For a few countries where the official exchange rate does not reflect the rate effectively applied to actual foreign exchange transa
urce: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
a, and OECD National Accounts data files.
Indicators: New Tools for Priority Setting at the Global Environment Facility" (2006).
onverted to U.S. dollars at official exchange rates for comparisons across economies, although an alternative rate is used when the official
ensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current international dollars. Source: World Bank, International Com
ed when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in international transa
oyees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current international dollars. Source: World Bank, International Comparison Program d
gs. Inventories are stocks of goods held by firms to meet temporary or unexpected fluctuations in production or sales, and "work in progres
ted by country data. Note: The latest updates on these data are accessible in WHO's National Health Accounts (NHA) website (http://www.w
s, nutrition activities, and emergency aid designated for health but does not include provision of water and sanitation. Source: World Health
e accessible in WHO's National Health Accounts (NHA) website (http://www.who.int/nha/en/).
Financial Statistics. Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Handbook of Statistics and data files, and Internation
s for which UNCTAD does not publish data, the import volume indexes (lines 73) in the IMF's International Financial Statistics are used. So
nd transfer payments. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
Nations Children's Fund, Joint Measurement Programme (JMP) (http://www.wssinfo.org/).
Nations Children's Fund, Joint Measurement Programme (JMP) (http://www.wssinfo.org/).
a source within one kilometer of the dwelling. Source: World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund, Joint Measurement P
a source within one kilometer of the dwelling. Source: World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund, Joint Measurement P
g Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/inde
e see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/index.jsp).
g Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/inde
e see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/index.jsp).
g Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/inde
g Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/inde
g Income Study database. For more information and methodology, please see PovcalNet (http://iresearch.worldbank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/inde
resources. The origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Note: For VAB
ices (voice and data communications services) and wired and wireless communications equipment. Source: World Information Technology
vailable, data on foreign population--that is, people who are citizens of a country other than the country in which they reside--are used as es
he armed forces, the unemployed, and first-time job-seekers, but excludes homemakers and other unpaid caregivers and workers in the info
cal offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (5)
cal offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (5)
dvanced Excel tables), (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Stati
ting better performance. Data are from Logistics Performance Index surveys conducted by the World Bank in partnership with academic an
ication Development Report and database. Note: Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data.
se of these data.
The change in the money supply is measured as the difference in end-of-year totals relative to the level of M2 in the preceding year. Source
e official estimates come from a variety of sources, including border statistics, administrative records, surveys, and censuses. When no offic
. The data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initial study
se (www.who.int/nha/en) supplemented by country data. Note: The latest updates on these data are accessible in WHO's National Health A
e average urban resident to outdoor particulate matter. The state of a country's technology and pollution controls is an important determinan
WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with res
WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with res
n. Population source: (1) United Nations Population Division. 2009. World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision. New York, United Na
s, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables). Available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp2008/index.htm. (2) Census
e applied for asylum or refugee status and who have not yet received a decision or who are registered as asylum seekers--are excluded. P
e applied for asylum or refugee status and who have not yet received a decision or who are registered as asylum seekers--are excluded. P
ded is the net output of a sector after adding up all outputs and subtracting intermediate inputs. It is calculated without making deductions f
holesale and retail trade and restaurants and hotels; transport, storage, and communications; financing, insurance, real estate, and busines
e period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Direct nonres
e period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Direct reside
he presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution
eatment test for the presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Ind
nt test for the presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial
reatment test for the presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "In
or the presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollutio
t for the presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollu
presence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in E
resence of organic pollutants. Source: 1998 study by Hemamala Hettige, Muthukumara Mani, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in Ec
han a year, irrespective of their immigration status, to recipients in their country of origin. Migrants' transfers are defined as the net worth of
as cocoa, coffee, and rubber. This category includes land under flowering shrubs, fruit trees, nut trees, and vines, but excludes land under
s and web site.
denominator. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
tier 3 capital). Total assets include all nonfinancial and financial assets. Source: International Monetary Fund, Global Financial Stability Rep
ical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (5)
ok and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.
demand deposits other than those of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors othe
cal offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, and (5) U
wal per shipment (for example, an annual tax clearance certificate) are not included. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://ww
wal per shipment (for example, an annual tax clearance certificate) are not included. Source: World Bank, Doing Business project (http://ww
nal Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.
iles, and International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics.
cial Statistics are used. Source: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Handbook of Statistics and data files, and Internat
Demographic Statistics, (4) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, (5) U.S. Census Bureau: Internat
O as land under temporary crops (double-cropped areas are counted once), temporary meadows for mowing or for pasture, land under ma
ial Statistics and Balance of Payments databases, and World Bank, Global Development Finance.
al foreign exchange transactions, an alternative conversion factor is used. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National
e is used when the official exchange rate is judged to diverge by an exceptionally large margin from the rate actually applied in internationa
d Bank, International Comparison Program database.
plied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special Atlas method of conversion is used by the
nal Comparison Program database.
ales, and "work in progress." According to the 1993 SNA, net acquisitions of valuables are also considered capital formation. Source: World
ank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/index.jsp).
ank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/index.jsp).
ank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/index.jsp).
ank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/index.jsp).
ank.org/PovcalNet/jsp/index.jsp).
revision 3. Note: For VAB countries, gross value added at factor cost is used as the denominator. Source: World Bank national accounts da
d Information Technology and Services Alliance, Digital Planet: The Global Information Economy, and Global Insight, Inc.
hey reside--are used as estimates. After the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 people living in one of the newly independent countries wh
ers and workers in the informal sector. Source: International Labour Organization, using World Bank population estimates.
ne at : http://www.worldbank.org/lpi. Summary results are published in Arvis and others' Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Glo
vailable online at : http://www.worldbank.org/lpi. Summary results are published in Arvis and others' Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistic
tnership with academic and international institutions and private companies and individuals engaged in international logistics. 2009 round o
military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and curren
military research and development; and military aid (in the military expenditures of the donor country). Excluded are civil defense and curren
he preceding year. Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
d censuses. When no official estimates can be made because of insufficient data, net migration is derived through the balance equation, wh
ion. New York, United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs (advanced Excel tables). Available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/w
008/index.htm. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4)
seekers--are excluded. Palestinian refugees are people (and their descendants) whose residence was Palestine between June 1946 and M
seekers--are excluded. Palestinian refugees are people (and their descendants) whose residence was Palestine between June 1946 and M
hout making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or depletion and degradation of natural resources. The industrial origin of valu
e, real estate, and business services; and community, social, and personal services-corresponding to divisions 6-9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabul
ditional fees. Direct nonresident trademark applications are those filed by applicants from abroad directly at a given national IP office. Sourc
ditional fees. Direct resident trademark applications are those filed by domestic applicants directly at a given national IP office. Source: Wor
eeler, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data were updated thr
i, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data w
David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data were up
ni, and David Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data
Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data were updated
d Wheeler, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data were update
er, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data were updated throug
, "Industrial Pollution in Economic Development: Kuznets Revisited" (available at www.worldbank.org/nipr). The data were updated through
efined as the net worth of migrants who are expected to remain in the host country for more than one year that is transferred from one coun
, but excludes land under trees grown for wood or timber. Permanent pasture is land used for five or more years for forage, including natura
and use for public services, commercial establishments, and homes. Data are for the most recent year available for 1987-2002. Source: Fo
ts of resident sectors other than the central government. Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data file
Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) household surveys conducted by national agencies, Macro International, and the U.S. Ce
or pasture, land under market or kitchen gardens, and land temporarily fallow. Land abandoned as a result of shifting cultivation is excluded
ally applied in international transactions. To smooth fluctuations in prices and exchange rates, a special Atlas method of conversion is used
conversion is used by the World Bank. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two prece
l formation. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
by country data. Note: The latest updates on these data are accessible in WHO's National Health Accounts (NHA) website (http://www.who.
nd data files, and International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics.
Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
independent countries who were born in another were classified as international migrants. Estimates of migrant stock in the newly indepen
Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, The Logistics Performance Index and Its Indicators report.
o Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, The Logistics Performance Index and Its Indicators report.
nal logistics. 2009 round of surveys covered more than 5,000 country assessments by nearly 1,000 international freight forwarders. Respon
e civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destr
e civil defense and current expenditures for previous military activities, such as for veterans' benefits, demobilization, conversion, and destr
h the balance equation, which is the difference between overall population growth and the natural increase during the 1990-2000 intercensa
Ostro, Uwe Deichmann, Kirk Hamilton, and Katherine Bolt. "Ambient Particulate Matter Concentrations in Residential and Pollution Hotspo
t http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp2008/index.htm. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurosta
emographic Statistics, (4) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, (5) U.S. Census Bureau: Internatio
between June 1946 and May 1948 and who lost their homes and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. Country o
between June 1946 and May 1948 and who lost their homes and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. Country o
The industrial origin of value added is determined by the International Standard Industrial Classification (ISIC), revision 3. Note: For VAB co
9 (ISIC revision 2) or tabulation categories G-P (ISIC revision 3). Source: International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour M
n national IP office. Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity.
nal IP office. Source: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), WIPO Patent Report: Statistics on Worldwide Patent Activity. The In
he data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initial study.
dbank.org/nipr). The data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as t
org/nipr). The data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initi
dbank.org/nipr). The data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as
. The data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initial study
pr). The data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initial stu
data were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initial study.
ata were updated through 2005 by the World Bank's Development Research Group using the same methodology as the initial study.
transferred from one country to another at the time of migration. Compensation of employees is the income of migrants who have lived in th
or forage, including natural and cultivated crops. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site.
hod of conversion is used by the World Bank. This applies a conversion factor that averages the exchange rate for a given year and the two
en year and the two preceding years, adjusted for differences in rates of inflation between the country, and through 2000, the G-5 countries
) website (http://www.who.int/nha/en/).
tock in the newly independent states from 1990 on are based on the 1989 census of the Soviet Union. For countries with information on the
reight forwarders. Respondents evaluate eight markets on six core dimensions on a scale from 1 (worst) to 5 (best). The markets are chose
ion, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much mo
ion, conversion, and destruction of weapons. This definition cannot be applied for all countries, however, since that would require much mo
the 1990-2000 intercensal period. Source: United Nations Population Division, World Population Prospects 2008.
ntial and Pollution Hotspot Areas of World Cities: New Estimates Based on the Global Model of Ambient Particulates (GMAPS)," World Ban
atistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme, (5) U
Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) World bank estimates based on the data from the sources above, household surveys cond
b-Israeli conflict. Country of asylum is the country where an asylum claim was filed and granted. Source: United Nations High Commissione
b-Israeli conflict. Country of origin generally refers to the nationality or country of citizenship of a claimant. Source: United Nations High Com
ision 3. Note: For VAB countries, gross value added at factor cost is used as the denominator. Source: World Bank national accounts data,
ndicators of the Labour Market database.
Worldwide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.
ide Patent Activity. The International Bureau of WIPO assumes no responsibility with respect to the transformation of these data.
gh 2000, the G-5 countries (France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States). From 2001, these countries include the
ies with information on the international migrant stock for at least two points in time, interpolation or extrapolation was used to estimate the
st). The markets are chosen based on the most important export and import markets of the respondent's country, random selection, and, for
at would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expendi
at would require much more detailed information than is available about what is included in military budgets and off-budget military expendi
tes (GMAPS)," World Bank, Development Research Group and Environment Department (2006).
ography Programme, (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) World bank estimates based on the data from the sources a
e, household surveys conducted by national agencies, Macro International, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and refug
ations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Statistical Yearbook and data files, complemented by statistics on Palestinian refugees
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Statistical Yearbook and data files, complemented by statistics on Palestinian
ese countries include the Euro area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Source: World Bank national accounts data, and O
was used to estimate the international migrant stock on July 1 of the reference years. For countries with only one observation, estimates fo
random selection, and, for landlocked countries, neighboring countries that connect them with international markets. Scores for the six area
off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, po
off-budget military expenditure items. (For example, military budgets might or might not cover civil defense, reserves and auxiliary forces, po
e data from the sources above, household surveys conducted by national agencies, Macro International, the U.S. Centers for Disease Con
and Prevention, and refugees statistics from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
s on Palestinian refugees under the mandate of the UNRWA as published on its website. Data from UNHCR are available online at: www.u
y statistics on Palestinian refugees under the mandate of the UNRWA as published on its website. Data from UNHCR are available online
001, these countries include the Euro area, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Source: World Bank national accounts data
ets. Scores for the six areas are averaged across all respondents and aggregated to a single score using principal components analysis. De
es and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensio
es and auxiliary forces, police and paramilitary forces, dual-purpose forces such as military and civilian police, military grants in kind, pensio
. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and refugees statistics from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
available online at: www.unhcr.org/statistics/populationdatabase.
HCR are available online at: www.unhcr.org/statistics/populationdatabase.
nk national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
ars preceding or following the single observation available. A model was used to estimate migrants for countries that had no data. Source: U
components analysis. Details of the survey methodology and index construction methodology are in Arvis and others' Connecting to Comp
itary grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.) Source: S
itary grants in kind, pensions for military personnel, and social security contributions paid by one part of government to another.) Source: S
r for Refugees.
hat had no data. Source: United Nations Population Division, Trends in Total Migrant Stock: 2008 Revision.
hers' Connecting to Compete 2010: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy (2010). Source: World Bank and Turku School of Economics, L
ent to another.) Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Yearbook: Armaments, Disarmament and International S
ent to another.) Source: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Yearbook: Armaments, Disarmament and International S
u School of Economics, Logistic Performance Index Surveys. Data are available online at : http://www.worldbank.org/lpi. Summary results
mament and International Security. Note: Data for some countries are based on partial or uncertain data or rough estimates.
mament and International Security. Note: Data for some countries are based on partial or uncertain data or rough estimates.
.org/lpi. Summary results are published in Arvis and others' Connecting to Compete: Trade Logistics in the Global Economy, The Logistics
l Economy, The Logistics Performance Index and Its Indicators report.