World statistics pocketbook_2013_edition

Series V, No. 37

Department of Economic

and Social Affairs

Statistics Division

World Statistics Pocketbook2013 edition

United Nations, New York, 2013

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Contents

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Introduction ................................................................................................................................vii Symbols, abbreviations and conversion factors ..........................................................................ix Country profile information and indicator list..............................................................................xi Country profiles ..................................................................................................................................... 1

Technical notes ....................................................................................................................... 219 Statistical sources and references .......................................................................................... 233 Index of indicator notes and definitions .................................................................................. 237 United Nations statistical publications ................................................................................... 239

Country profiles Afghanistan .........................................................3 Albania.................................................................4 Algeria..................................................................5 American Samoa .................................................6 Andorra ................................................................7 Angola..................................................................8 Antigua and Barbuda...........................................9 Argentina ...........................................................10 Armenia .............................................................11 Aruba..................................................................12 Australia.............................................................13 Austria................................................................14 Azerbaijan..........................................................15 Bahamas ............................................................16 Bahrain...............................................................17 Bangladesh ........................................................18 Barbados............................................................19 Belarus ...............................................................20 Belgium..............................................................21 Belize..................................................................22 Benin ..................................................................23 Bermuda.............................................................24 Bhutan................................................................25 Bolivia (Plurinational State of) ..........................26 Bosnia and Herzegovina....................................27 Botswana...........................................................28 Brazil ..................................................................29 British Virgin Islands..........................................30 Brunei Darussalam ............................................31 Bulgaria..............................................................32 Burkina Faso ......................................................33 Burundi...............................................................34 Cambodia...........................................................35 Cameroon...........................................................36 Canada...............................................................37 Cape Verde ........................................................38 Cayman Islands .................................................39 Central African Republic ...................................40

Chad .................................................................. 41 Chile................................................................... 42 China ................................................................. 43 China, Hong Kong SAR..................................... 44 China, Macao SAR............................................ 45 Colombia ........................................................... 46 Comoros ............................................................ 47 Congo ................................................................ 48 Cook Islands...................................................... 49Costa Rica ......................................................... 50 Côte d'Ivoire ...................................................... 51 Croatia............................................................... 52 Cuba .................................................................. 53 Cyprus................................................................ 54 Czech Republic.................................................. 55 Democratic People's Republic of Korea........... 56 Democratic Republic of the Congo .................. 57 Denmark ............................................................ 58 Djibouti .............................................................. 59 Dominica ........................................................... 60 Dominican Republic.......................................... 61 Ecuador.............................................................. 62 Egypt.................................................................. 63 El Salvador ........................................................ 64 Equatorial Guinea ............................................. 65 Eritrea................................................................ 66 Estonia............................................................... 67 Ethiopia ............................................................. 68 Faeroe Islands................................................... 69 Fiji ...................................................................... 70 Finland............................................................... 71 France................................................................ 72 French Guiana ................................................... 73 French Polynesia ............................................... 74 Gabon ................................................................ 75 Gambia .............................................................. 76 Georgia.............................................................. 77 Germany ............................................................ 78

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Ghana.................................................................79 Greece................................................................80 Greenland ..........................................................81 Grenada..............................................................82 Guadeloupe........................................................83 Guam..................................................................84 Guatemala .........................................................85 Guinea................................................................86 Guinea-Bissau....................................................87 Guyana...............................................................88 Haiti....................................................................89 Honduras............................................................90 Hungary..............................................................91 Iceland................................................................92 India ...................................................................93 Indonesia............................................................94 Iran (Islamic Republic of)...................................95 Iraq .....................................................................96 Ireland ................................................................97 Israel ..................................................................98 Italy.....................................................................99 Jamaica............................................................100 Japan ...............................................................101 Jordan ..............................................................102 Kazakhstan.......................................................103 Kenya ...............................................................104 Kiribati..............................................................105 Kuwait..............................................................106 Kyrgyzstan........................................................107 Lao People's Democratic Republic .................108 Latvia................................................................109 Lebanon............................................................110 Lesotho.............................................................111 Liberia ..............................................................112 Libya.................................................................113 Liechtenstein ...................................................114 Lithuania ..........................................................115 Luxembourg .....................................................116 Madagascar.....................................................117 Malawi.............................................................118 Malaysia ..........................................................119 Maldives ..........................................................120 Mali ..................................................................121 Malta................................................................122 Marshall Islands ..............................................123 Martinique .......................................................124 Mauritania .......................................................125 Mauritius..........................................................126

Mexico............................................................. 127 Micronesia (Federated States of)................... 128 Monaco ........................................................... 129 Mongolia ......................................................... 130 Montenegro .................................................... 131 Morocco .......................................................... 132 Mozambique ................................................... 133 Myanmar......................................................... 134 Namibia........................................................... 135 Nauru............................................................... 136 Nepal ............................................................... 137 Netherlands .................................................... 138 Netherlands Antilles....................................... 139 New Caledonia ............................................... 140 New Zealand................................................... 141 Nicaragua........................................................ 142 Niger................................................................ 143 Nigeria............................................................. 144 Niue................................................................. 145 Northern Mariana Islands .............................. 146 Norway............................................................ 147 Oman ............................................................... 148 Pakistan........................................................... 149 Palau................................................................ 150 Panama............................................................ 151 Papua New Guinea......................................... 152 Paraguay.......................................................... 153 Peru.................................................................. 154 Philippines....................................................... 155 Poland.............................................................. 156 Portugal ........................................................... 157 Puerto Rico ...................................................... 158 Qatar................................................................ 159 Republic of Korea............................................ 160 Republic of Moldova....................................... 161 Réunion ........................................................... 162 Romania .......................................................... 163 Russian Federation ......................................... 164 Rwanda ........................................................... 165 Saint Kitts and Nevis ...................................... 166 Saint Lucia....................................................... 167 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines ................. 168 Samoa ............................................................. 169 San Marino ..................................................... 170 Sao Tome and Principe................................... 171 Saudi Arabia ................................................... 172 Senegal ........................................................... 173 Serbia .............................................................. 174

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Seychelles........................................................175 Sierra Leone.....................................................176 Singapore.........................................................177 Slovakia............................................................178 Slovenia ...........................................................179 Solomon Islands ..............................................180 Somalia ............................................................181 South Africa.....................................................182 Spain ................................................................183 Sri Lanka ..........................................................184 State of Palestine ............................................185 Sudan ...............................................................186 Suriname..........................................................187 Swaziland ........................................................188 Sweden............................................................189 Switzerland......................................................190 Syrian Arab Republic.......................................191 Tajikistan..........................................................192 Thailand ...........................................................193 The former Yugoslav Rep. of Macedonia.......194 Timor-Leste......................................................195 Togo .................................................................196

Tonga............................................................... 197 Trinidad and Tobago....................................... 198 Tunisia............................................................. 199 Turkey.............................................................. 200 Turkmenistan .................................................. 201 Tuvalu.............................................................. 202 Uganda ............................................................ 203 Ukraine ............................................................ 204 United Arab Emirates ..................................... 205 United Kingdom .............................................. 206 United Republic of Tanzania .......................... 207 United States of America ............................... 208 United States Virgin Islands........................... 209 Uruguay ........................................................... 210 Uzbekistan....................................................... 211 Vanuatu ........................................................... 212 Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)................. 213 Viet Nam ......................................................... 214 Western Sahara.............................................. 215 Yemen ............................................................. 216 Zambia............................................................. 217 Zimbabwe ....................................................... 218

Introduction

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The World Statistics Pocketbook is an annual compilation of key economic, social

and environmental indicators, presented in one-page profiles. This edition includes

country profiles for 216 countries or areas of the world. Prepared by the United

Nations Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs, it

responds to General Assembly resolution 2626 (XXV), in which the Secretary-General

is requested to supply basic national data that will increase international public

awareness of countries' development efforts.

The indicators shown are selected from the wealth of international statistical

information compiled regularly by the Statistics Division and the Population Division

of the United Nations, the statistical services of the United Nations specialized

agencies and other international organizations and institutions. Special recognition

is gratefully given for their assistance in continually providing data.

Time period

This issue of the World Statistics Pocketbook covers various years from 2005 to

2012. For the economic indicators, in general, three years - 2005, 2010 and 2011 -

are shown, unless otherwise indicated. Due to space limitations, data for one year

only are shown for the indicators in the social and environmental categories. For the

six social indicators for which the range of years 2010-2015 is shown, the data refer

to projections. When other ranges of years are shown, the data refer to the most

recent year available within that range.

Organization of the Pocketbook

The country tables or profiles are presented alphabetically according to countries’

names in English and contain the available data for the following broad categories:

� General information: includes each country’s location by geographical

region, currency, surface area, population and population density, capital

city and United Nations membership date

� Economic indicators: includes national accounts (Gross domestic product (GDP),

GDP growth rate, GDP per capita, gross national income per capita and gross

fixed capital formation), exchange rates, balance of payments, consumer

price index, production indices (industrial, agricultural and food),

unemployment, employment, labour force participation, tourist arrivals,

energy production, telephone subscribers and internet users

� Trade: contains the value of total exports, imports and the trade balance as

well as the countries’ main trading partners

� Social indicators: includes population (growth rates, urban percentage, age

groups and sex ratios), life expectancy, infant mortality rate, total fertility

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rate, contraceptive prevalence, international migrant stock, refugees,

education (expenditure and enrolment), intentional homicides and female

participation in national parliaments

• Environmental indicators: includes threatened species, forested area, CO2

emission estimates, energy consumption per capita and climatological

information.

The complete set of indicators, listed by category and in the order in which they

appear in the profiles, is shown at the beginning of the country profile section. Not

all indicators are shown for each country or area due to different degrees of data

availability.

The technical notes section, which follows the country profile pages, contains

brief descriptions of the concepts and methodologies used in the compilation of the

indicators as well as information on the statistical sources for the indicators.

Readers interested in longer time-series data or more detailed descriptions of the

concepts or methodologies should consult the primary sources of the data and the

references listed in the section following the technical notes.

The index of indicators, at the back of this publication, lists the complete set of

indicators in alphabetical order and shows the category in which each is presented in

the country profiles along with the pages on which information on the concepts,

definitions and the data sources are given. As noted above, the number of indicators

actually shown for the countries varies according to data availability.

Note

The present World Statistics Pocketbook, 2013 edition (Series V, No. 37) is an

update of the previous edition which was released in 2012 and entitled World

Statistics Pocketbook 2011 (Series V, No. 36).

* * *

The World Statistics Pocketbook is prepared annually by the Statistical Services

Branch of the Statistics Division, Department of Economic and Social Affairs of the

United Nations Secretariat. The programme manager is Mary Jane Holupka, the

editor is Iliana Vaca, and the software developer is Salomon Cameo. Comments on

this publication are welcome and may be sent by e-mail to [email protected].

Symbols, abbreviations and conversion factors

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The following symbols and abbreviations have been used in the World Statistics

Pocketbook:

... Data not available – Magnitude zero < Magnitude not zero, but less than half of the unit employed

–< Magnitude not zero, but negative and less than half of the unit employed000 Thousands

°C Degrees Celsius °F Degrees Fahrenheit % Percentage

60+ Aged sixty years and over . Decimal figures are always preceded by a period (.)

CFA Coopération financière en Afrique centrale CIF Cost, Insurance and Freight CO2 Carbon dioxide CPI Consumer price index

f Females FOB Free on board GDP Gross domestic product GNI Gross national income ILO International Labour Organization

ISIC International Standard Industrial Classification ISO International Organization for Standardization km Kilometres m Males

mt Metric tons UN United Nations

UNESCO United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization UNHCR Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

UNSD United Nations Statistics Division US$ United States dollars

The metric system of weights and measures has been employed in the World

Statistics Pocketbook. The equivalents of the basic British Imperial and United States

weights and measures are as follows:

Area 1 square kilometre = 0.386102 square mile Weight or mass 1 ton = 1.102311 short tons or = 0.987207 long ton 1 kilogram = 35.273962 avoirdupois ounces = 2.204623 avoirdupois pounds Distance 1 kilometre = 0.621371 mile 1 millimetre = 0.039 inch Temperature °C = (°F - 32) × 5/9

Country profile information and indicator list*

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General information Region Currency Surface area (square kilometres) Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) Capital city and population in 2011 (000) United Nations membership date

Economic indicators GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) GDP per capita (current US$) GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) Exchange rates (national currency per US$) Balance of payments, current account (million US$) CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) Industrial production index (2005=100) Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) Food production index (2004-2006=100) Unemployment (% of labour force) Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) Labour force participation, adult female population (%) Labour force participation, adult male population (%) Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) Internet users (per 100 inhabitants)

Trade Total trade (exports, imports and balance, million US$) Major trading partners (exports and imports, %)

Social indicators Population growth rate (average annual %) Urban population growth rate (average annual %) Rural population growth rate (average annual %) Urban population (%) Population aged 0-14 years (%) Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) Sex ratio (males per 100 females) Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) Education: Primary and secondary gross enrolment ratio (females and males per 100) Education: Female third-level students (% of total) Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) Seats held by women in national parliaments (%)

Environmental indicators Threatened species Forested area (% of land area) CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) Temperature in the capital city, mean ˚C (minimum and maximum)

* The complete set of information and indicators listed here may not be shown for each

country or area depending upon data availability.

Country profiles

��Region South-central Asia

Currency Afghani (AFN)Surface area (square kilometres) 652 864

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 32 358Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 49.6

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kabul (3 097)United Nations membership date 19 November 1946

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 622 16 078 18 949GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.9 3.2 5.7GDP per capita (current US$) 240.0 512.0 586.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 240.0 450.0 560.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.8 17.5 15.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 50.41 45.27 49.04Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 107 114 109Food production index (2004-2006=100) 107 114 109Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 13.9 15.5 15.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.6 80.4 80.3Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 85 420b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 4.7 41.4 54.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.2 4.0 5.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 375.9 Pakistan 48.0 Pakistan 13.7Imports 6 390.3 India 18.7 Russian Federation 12.6Balance –6 014.4 Russian Federation 8.8 Uzbekistan 11.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.7Urban population (%) 2012 23.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 45.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 3.9/3.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 107.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 49.5/49.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 124.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 6.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 22.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 90.9/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 548 374Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 57.0/89.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 18.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) c 2008-2010 0.9/3.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 27.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 36Forested area (% of land area) 2010 2.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 309/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 71.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 312Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 4.3/19.6a Principal rate. b 2009. c Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and deathregistration data from other countries in the region.

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��Region Southern Europe

Currency Lek (ALL)Surface area (square kilometres) 28 748


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tirana (419)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 8 159 11 954 13 000GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.8 3.9 2.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 597.0 3 731.0 4 042.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 649.0 3 705.0 4 075.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 37.0 32.3 31.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 103.58 104.00 107.54Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –571 –1 353 –1 595CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 117 135 139Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 140 121Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 119 123Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 119 123Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 13.5c 19.9de ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 58.5c 44.1de ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.0 49.7 49.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 71.7 71.3 71.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) fg 748 2 417 2 932Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 945 1 050e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 57.6 94.4 106.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.0 45.0 49.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 948.2 Italy 53.4 Italy 30.5Imports 5 395.9 Serbia 9.3 Greece 10.6Balance –3 447.7 Turkey 7.4 China 6.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.0Urban population (%) 2012 54.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 21.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 14.4/13.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 80.4/74.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 16.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 69.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 89.1/2.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 106Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 87.6/90.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.9/7.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 15.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 109Forested area (% of land area) 2010 28.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 3 004/1.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 402.0a Market rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Official estimates. d Age group 15 to64 years. e 2009. f Excludes nationals residing abroad. g Arrivals of non-resident visitors at nationalborders. h Data refer to foreign citizens.

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�� Region Northern Africa

Currency Dinar (DZD)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 381 741


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Algiers (2 916)United Nations membership date 8 October 1962

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 103 198 161 986 198 735GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.1 3.3 2.9GDP per capita (current US$) 3 138.0 4 567.0 5 523.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 805.0 4 280.0 5 176.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.4 36.1 26.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 73.38 74.94 76.06Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 21 083 11 832 19 393CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 117 146 154Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 97 97Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 125 129Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 125 129Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 26.0bcd 33.1e ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 20.7bcd 11.7e ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 13.0 14.7 15.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 73.2 71.7 71.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) fg 1 443 2 070 2 395Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 189 329 173 267h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 49.4 100.7 107.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 5.8 12.5 14.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 73 436.3 United States 20.6 France 15.1Imports 47 219.7 Italy 14.2 China 10.0Balance 26 216.6 Spain 9.8 Italy 9.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.9Urban population (%) 2012 73.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 26.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.9/6.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.0/71.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 21.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 61.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) ij mid-2010 242.3/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 94 964k

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 99.9/101.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 58.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) l 2008-2010 4.1/10.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 31.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 110Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 121 213/3.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 117.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 598Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 11.9/23.7a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c 2004. d September. e Fourth quarter.f Includes nationals residing abroad. g Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. h 2009. i Datarefer to foreign citizens. j Includes refugees. k According to the Government of Algeria, there are anestimated 165,000 Sahrawi refugees in the Tindouf camps. l Estimates based, for the most part, on causeof death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


�� Region Oceania-Polynesia

Currency U.S. Dollar (USD)Surface area (square kilometres) 199

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 70Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 349.5

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Pago Pago (65)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) a 122 ... ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 107 106 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 107 106 96Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 24 25b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) c 16.5 15.2 ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.9Urban population (%) 2012 93.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) d 2012 34.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) d 2012 8.2/7.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) d 2012 104.0e

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) f 2010-2015 76.2/68.5b

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) d 2010-2015 11.3g

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) d 2010-2015 4.0h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 28.4/41.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 80Forested area (% of land area) 2010 89.0a Excludes rent. b 2006. c Main telephone lines only. d Data compiled by the Secretariat of the PacificCommunity Demography Programme. e 2011. f Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Year-book system. g 2006-2008. h 2000.



Currency Euro (EUR)Surface area (square kilometres) 468


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Andorra la Vella (24)United Nations membership date 28 July 1993

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 133 3 422 3 577GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.4 –3.4 –2.8GDP per capita (current US$) 40 228.0 40 324.0 41 517.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 40 228.0 40 324.0 41 517.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 29.4 22.3 21.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 113 126 129Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 2 418 1 808cd 1 948Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 7 5ef ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 128.4 122.2 120.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 37.6 81.0 81.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 5.5Urban population (%) 2012 86.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) ghi 2012 14.8j

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) ghi 2012 18.6/18.0j

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) hk 2012 104.6j

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) h 2010-2015 1.2e

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) l mid-2010 55.9/64.4Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 85.3/84.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 57.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 50.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 11Forested area (% of land area) 2010 36.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 517/6.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 636.0a Market rate. b Index base 2001=100. c Methodology revised. d Data are not strictly comparable withthose of previous years. e 2009. f UNSD estimate. g De jure estimate. h Data compiled by the UnitedNations Demographic Yearbook system. i Data refer to the latest available census. j 2011. k De jurenational estimate. l Data refer to foreign citizens.


��Region Middle Africa

Currency Kwanza (AOA)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 246 700


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Luanda (5 068)United Nations membership date 1 December 1976

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 32 811 82 513 104 332GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 20.5 3.5 3.9GDP per capita (current US$) 1 990.0 4 324.0 5 318.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 745.0 3 860.0 4 630.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 8.3 15.3 15.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 80.78 92.64 95.27Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 5 138 7 421 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 1 846 3 438c 3 901Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 105 171 188Food production index (2004-2006=100) 105 170 187Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 64.4 62.7 62.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.3 77.0 77.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 210 425 481Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 63 896 92 954d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 10.4 48.3 49.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.1 10.0 14.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population (%) 2012 60.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 45.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.3/3.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 53.2/50.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 96.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 6.2e

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) f mid-2010 65.4/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 23 357Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 73.5/93.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 45.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 7.7/30.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) h 2012 34.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 123Forested area (% of land area) 2010 47.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 26 634/1.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 249.0Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.3/27.7a Official rate. b Luanda. c Series linked to former series. d 2009. e 2001. f Includes refugees. g Estimatesbased, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countriesin the region. h As of 31 October 2012.


��Region Caribbean

Currency E.C. Dollar (XCD)Surface area (square kilometres) 442


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) St. John's (27)United Nations membership date 11 November 1981

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 002 1 154 1 118GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.1 –7.9 –5.0GDP per capita (current US$) 11 940.0 13 006.0 12 480.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 11 439.0 12 646.0 12 080.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 29.3 36.3 29.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.70 2.70 2.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –171 –162 –120CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 110 ... ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 110 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 95 110 113Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) bc 15.6 15.6d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bc 2.8 2.8d ...Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ef 245 230 241Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 146.0 230.3 221.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 34.7 80.0 82.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)g

Exports 29.0 United States 38.3Imports 471.4 United Kingdom 8.3Balance –442.4 Barbados 7.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population (%) 2012 29.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) hij 2012 28.3k

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) hij 2012 9.8/8.8k

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) ilm 2012 88.5n

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) o 2006-2010 52.6p

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 20.9/23.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0q

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 99.1/103.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) r 2006-2012 68.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 42Forested area (% of land area) 2010 22.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 462/5.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 759.0s

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 052Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.9/29.6a Official rate. b Official estimates. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2008. e Air arrivals.f Excludes nationals residing abroad. g For more information, refer to the technical notes. h De factoestimate. i Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. j Data refer to the latestavailable census. k 2005. l The distribution between males and females was extrapolated from previousyears. m De facto national estimate. n 2010. o Age group 15 to 44 years. p 1988. q Value is zero, notavailable or not applicable. r National estimate. s UNSD estimate.


�� Region South America

Currency Argentine Peso (ARS)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 780 400


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Buenos Aires (13 528)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 183 196 370 263 448 165GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.2 9.2 8.9GDP per capita (current US$) 4 736.0 9 162.0 10 994.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 576.0 8 911.0 10 727.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.5 22.0 22.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.01 3.96 4.28Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 5 274 2 830 –6CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 162 249 273Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 115 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 115 115Unemployment (% of labour force) cd 11.5 7.7ef 7.2Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) g 23.5dhi 23.2cj 23.8cj

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) g 1.1dhi 1.3cj 1.2cj

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 48.8 47.0 47.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.6 74.9 74.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 3 823 5 325 5 705Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 86 293 81 878k ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 81.7 157.6 159.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 17.7 40.0 47.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 83 950.2 Brazil 20.7 Brazil 29.5Imports 73 936.5 China 7.4 China 14.3Balance 10 013.7 Chile 5.8 United States 10.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.2Urban population (%) 2012 92.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 24.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 17.0/12.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 95.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 79.9/72.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 12.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 65.3l

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 449.3/3.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 4 578Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 105.1/100.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 59.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.0/5.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 37.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 219Forested area (% of land area) 2010 11.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 174 575/4.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 774.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 215Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 13.5/22.5a Official rate. b Metropolitan areas. c 31 urban agglomerations. d Age group 10 years and over. eMethodology revised. f Data are not strictly comparable with those of previous years. g The indices areshown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. h 28 urban agglomerations. i Second semester. j Average of quarterlyestimates. k 2009. l 2001.


�� Region Western Asia

Currency Dram (AMD)Surface area (square kilometres) 29 743


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Yerevan (1 116)United Nations membership date 2 March 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 900 9 260 10 138GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 13.9 2.2 4.7GDP per capita (current US$) 1 598.0 2 995.0 3 270.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 642.0 3 140.0 3 383.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 29.8 33.4 26.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 450.19 363.44 385.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –52 –1 373 –1 134CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 117 154 165b

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 103 116Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 102 116Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 15.9 16.8e ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 46.2 44.2e ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 52.1 49.0 49.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 69.9 69.6 70.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 319 684 758Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 386 388f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 29.8 144.2 122.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 5.3 25.0 32.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 320.4 Russian Federation 16.7 Russian Federation 21.5Imports 4 109.3 Germany 12.0 China 9.8Balance –2 788.9 Bulgaria 11.5 Turkey 5.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 64.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 20.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 17.2/12.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 87.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.3/71.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 24.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 53.1g

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 324.2/10.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 85 892Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 88.4/86.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.5/4.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 40Forested area (% of land area) 2010 9.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 488/1.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 728.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 277Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.5/18.2a Official rate. b Series linked to former series. c Official estimates. d The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 3. e 2008. f 2009. g 2005. h Includes refugees.



Currency Aruban Guilder (AWG)Surface area (square kilometres) 180


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Oranjestad (37)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 331 2 410 2 677GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.2 –5.7 8.9GDP per capita (current US$) 23 080.0 22 416.0 24 753.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 21 679.0 21 067.0 23 265.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 32.1 28.7 28.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.79 1.79 1.79Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 114 –426 –235CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 117 139 145Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 20.3bcd ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 0.7bcd ... ...Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 733 824 870Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) e 121 124f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 140.3 155.2 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 25.4 42.0 57.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 148.0 Colombia 40.7 United States 50.6Imports 1 195.8 Venezuela 20.5 Netherlands 11.6Balance –1 047.8 United Kingdom 4.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population (%) 2012 46.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 18.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 16.6/14.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 90.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.8/73.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 14.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 34.3/31.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 4Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 101.5/102.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 57.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 22Forested area (% of land area) 2010 2.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 294/21.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 333.0e

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 472Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 25.9/31.5a Official rate. b October. c 2007. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e UNSD estimate. f2009.


��Region Oceania

Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)Surface area (square kilometres) 7 692 024

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 22 606 a

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 2.9Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Canberra (399)

United Nations membership date 1 November 1945Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 759 697 1 283 352 1 515 468GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.0 1.9 3.4GDP per capita (current US$) 37 234.0 57 631.0 67 039.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 35 787.0 55 401.0 64 936.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 27.9 26.5 27.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 1.36 0.98 0.98Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –41 728 –35 666 –32 882CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 116 134 139Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 110 110Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 108 99 108Food production index (2004-2006=100) 108 101 108Unemployment (% of labour force) 5.0 5.2 5.1Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 21.3de 21.1fg ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 3.6de 3.3fg ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 57.0 58.7 58.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.2 72.5 72.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) hi 5 499 5 885 5 875Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) j 278 077 308 655g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 139.9 148.6 155.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 63.0 76.0 79.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 245 631.0 China 27.5 China 18.5Imports 234 319.3 Japan 19.2 United States 11.4Balance 11 311.7 Republic of Korea 8.9 Japan 7.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 1.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 1.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population (%) a 2012 89.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) a 2012 19.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 20.6/18.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 99.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 84.3/79.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 4.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 2.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) k 2006-2010 70.8l

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) a mid-2010 4 711.5/21.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 28 676Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 115.7/119.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.2/3.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 24.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species m 2012 869Forested area (% of land area) 2010 19.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 399 867/18.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) j 2009 5 929.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 629Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.4/19.5a Includes Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands and Norfolk Island. b Market rate. c Average of 12months ending 30 June of the year stated. d Average of February, May, August and November. e Theindices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Average of quarterly estimates. g 2009. h Excludes nationalsresiding abroad and crew members. i Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. j Excludes theoverseas territories. k Age group 16 to 59 years. l 2001-2002. m Excludes Christmas Island and Cocos(Keeling) Islands.


��Region Western Europe

Currency Euro (EUR)Surface area (square kilometres) 83 871


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Vienna (1 720)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 304 984 379 311 418 031GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.4 2.1 2.7GDP per capita (current US$) 37 048.0 45 190.0 49 686.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 36 688.0 45 085.0 49 516.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.0 21.2 22.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 6 245 11 671 7 988CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 111 121 125b

Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 110 118Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 100 108Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 100 108Unemployment (% of labour force) 5.2 4.4 4.1Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 27.5cd 24.9e 26.0e

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 5.5cd 5.2e 5.3e

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.2 53.9 53.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.3 67.8 67.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 19 952 22 004 23 012Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 6 066 6 878g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 150.7 186.3 195.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 58.0 75.2 79.8Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 169 511.4 Germany 30.7 Germany 38.2Imports 182 349.8 Italy 7.7 Italy 6.5Balance –12 838.4 Switzerland 5.3 Switzerland 5.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.5Urban population (%) 2012 67.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 26.1/21.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 95.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.6/78.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 50.9i


Threatened species 2012 102Forested area (% of land area) 2010 47.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 62 262/7.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 124.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 620Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.7/14.5a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c Excludes conscripts. d The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 3. e European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). f Arrivals of non-resident tourists in all typesof accommodation establishments. g 2009. h Age group 20 to 49 years. i 1995-1996.



Currency Azerbaijan Manat (AZN) a

Surface area (square kilometres) 86 600Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 9 306 b

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 107.5Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Baku (2 123)

United Nations membership date 2 March 1992Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 13 245 52 906 63 404GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 26.4 5.0 0.1GDP per capita (current US$) 1 542.0 5 758.0 6 813.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 366.0 5 413.0 6 405.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 41.3 18.2 19.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) c 0.92 0.80 0.79CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 125 204 ...Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 200 190Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 104 117 125Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 122 129Unemployment (% of labour force) 5.7d 5.7 5.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 12.1ef 13.7g 14.1g

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 39.3ef 38.2g 37.9g

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 59.3 61.1 61.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.4 67.8 68.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 693 1 280 1 562Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 28 101 68 543h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 38.9 115.5 126.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 8.0 46.0 50.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 26 480.2 Italy 35.3 Russian Federation 16.9Imports 9 732.9 France 15.2 Turkey 13.4Balance 16 747.3 United States 8.6 Germany 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 1.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) b 2012 53.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) b 2012 21.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) b 2012 10.3/7.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) b 2012 98.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) b 2010-2015 73.7/68.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) b 2010-2015 37.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) b 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 51.1International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 263.9/3.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 602 711Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 86.9/89.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 49.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 6.7/23.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 16.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 48Forested area (% of land area) 2010 11.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 49 035/5.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 309.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 210Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.0/18.1a Beginning January 2006, 1 new Manat = 5000 old Manats. b Includes Nagorno-Karabakh. c Officialrate. d 2008. e Official estimates. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g December. h 2009.i Includes refugees. j National estimate.



Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD)Surface area (square kilometres) 13 943


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nassau (254)United Nations membership date 18 September 1973

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 7 706 7 771 7 788GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.4 0.2 1.6GDP per capita (current US$) 24 130.0 22 665.0 22 431.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 23 723.0 22 060.0 21 889.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.2 23.4 26.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.00 1.00 1.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –701 –814 –1 091CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 110 125 129Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 116 114Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 116 114Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 17.8c 16.0cd 12.9e

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 3.5c 2.9cd 3.7e

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 68.0 69.3 69.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 78.0 79.4 79.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 608 1 370 1 346Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 113.0 162.7 124.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 25.0 43.0 65.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)f

Exports 726.9 United States 78.3 United States 88.9Imports 3 410.3 United Kingdom 4.3 Trinidad and Tobago 4.7Balance –2 683.4 France 3.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population (%) 2012 84.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 21.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 12.5/9.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 95.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.9/72.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 14.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 61.7h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 33.4/9.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 42Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) i 2006-2012 2.9j

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 105.9/102.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 5.8/46.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 68Forested area (% of land area) 2010 51.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 583/7.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 531.0k

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 396Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.7/28.9a Principal rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c April. d 2009. e May. f For moreinformation, refer to the technical notes. g Age group 15 to 44 years. h 1988. i UNESCO estimate. j 2000.k UNSD estimate.


��Region Western Asia

Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD)Surface area (square kilometres) 758

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 1 324Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 1 747.2

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Manama (262)United Nations membership date 21 September 1971

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 13 459 21 930 25 825GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.9 4.5 2.2GDP per capita (current US$) 18 569.0 17 379.0 19 512.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 17 999.0 15 499.0 18 292.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.1 28.1 23.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.38 0.38 0.38Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 1 474 770 3 247CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 105 120 119Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 117 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 92 115 158Food production index (2004-2006=100) 92 115 158Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 15.0bcd ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 0.8bcd ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 36.1 39.2 39.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 83.6 87.2 87.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 3 914 4 935e ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 16 759 18 345f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 132.5 142.3 148.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 21.3 55.0 77.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 7 071.3 Saudi Arabia 23.2 China 13.4Imports 10 173.9 Qatar 11.0 Brazil 12.4Balance –3 102.6 Oman 10.9 United States 8.2Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 315.4/39.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 359Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 106.2/104.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 60.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.0/0.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 32Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 24 201/20.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 8 656.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 71Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.0/30.1a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c 2004. d November. e 2007. f 2009. g1995. h Data refer to foreign citizens.


�� Region South-central Asia

Currency Taka (BDT)Surface area (square kilometres) 147 570


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Dhaka (15 391)United Nations membership date 17 September 1974

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 57 628 99 689 106 200GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.0 6.1 6.7GDP per capita (current US$) 410.0 670.0 706.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 431.0 733.0 764.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.5 24.4 24.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 66.21 70.75 81.85Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –176 2 109 244CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 127 183 203Industrial production index (2005=100) cd 100 148 173Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 129 132Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 130 131Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 14.5ce ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 48.1ce ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.5 56.9 57.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 85.0 84.4 84.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 208 303 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 12 262 17 665f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 7.2 47.2 57.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.2 3.7 5.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)g (% of exports)g (% of imports)g

Exports 13 143.0 United States 25.7 China 15.6Imports 17 622.9 Germany 15.2 India 13.2Balance –4 479.9 United Kingdom 9.5 Kuwait 7.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population (%) 2012 28.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 30.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.0/6.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 102.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 70.2/68.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 41.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 55.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 1 085.3/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 229 671Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 37.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 4.3/12.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 19.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 124Forested area (% of land area) 2010 11.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 50 996/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 146.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 154Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.5/30.6a Principal rate. b Government officials. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Average of12 months ending 30 June of the year stated. e Year ending in June of the year indicated. f 2009. g 2007.h Includes refugees. i Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death regis-tration data from other countries in the region.



Currency Barbados Dollar (BBD)Surface area (square kilometres) 430


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bridgetown (122)United Nations membership date 9 December 1966

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 908 4 245 4 313GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.0 0.2 0.6GDP per capita (current US$) 14 448.0 15 531.0 15 744.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 13 737.0 14 331.0 14 439.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.9 14.0 14.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.00 2.00 2.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –467 –236 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 149 163Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 88 85Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 106 92 93Food production index (2004-2006=100) 106 92 93Unemployment (% of labour force) 9.1 10.8 11.2Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 17.3cd 19.6e 20.3e


Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 64.4 64.8 64.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.1 76.3 76.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 548 532 568Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 90 56f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 126.1 178.4 178.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 56.1 70.2 71.8Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)g (% of imports)Exports 508.4 United States 31.9Imports 1 775.4 Trinidad and Tobago 26.5Balance –1 267.0 Suriname 4.8Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 28.1/11.0Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 117.2/111.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 69.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 7.3/15.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 41Forested area (% of land area) 2010 19.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 572/5.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 742.0a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c 2004. d The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 2. e Average of quarterly estimates. f 2009. g For more information, refer to the technicalnotes. h Age group 15 to 44 years. i 1988. j National estimate.


� ��Region Eastern Europe

Currency Belarusian Ruble (BYR)Surface area (square kilometres) 207 600


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Minsk (1 861)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 30 210 55 221 55 136GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.4 7.7 5.3GDP per capita (current US$) 3 075.0 5 755.0 5 768.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 080.0 5 634.0 5 584.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 26.5 39.3 38.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2 152.00 3 000.00 8 350.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 497 –8 260 –5 702CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 384 623b ...Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 146 159Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 117 117Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 117 117Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.0 50.0 50.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 62.9 62.2 62.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 91 120 116Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 542 2 454e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 75.2 150.8 155.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) ... 31.8 39.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)f

Exports 41 418.7 Russian Federation 34.8 Russian Federation 54.0Imports 45 759.1 Netherlands 14.8 Germany 5.6Balance –4 340.4 Ukraine 10.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.0Urban population (%) 2012 75.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 15.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 23.0/14.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 86.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 76.4/65.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 6.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 72.6g

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 090.4/11.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 8 036Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 101.3/103.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) h 2006-2012 57.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 3.8/6.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 26.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 22Forested area (% of land area) 2010 42.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 60 243/6.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 529.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 677Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 2.1/9.9a Official rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Organizedtourism. e 2009. f For more information, refer to the technical notes. g 2005-2006. h National estimate.


� ��Region Western Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Brussels (1 949) a

United Nations membership date 27 December 1945Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 377 351 471 660 514 122GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.8 2.4 1.8GDP per capita (current US$) 36 234.0 44 031.0 47 807.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 36 472.0 44 898.0 48 332.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.7 20.0 20.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 7 703 6 132 –4 839CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 111 123 127Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 105 110Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 101 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 101 104Unemployment (% of labour force) 8.4 8.3 7.1Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 24.7d 23.4 23.2Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 2.0d 1.4 1.3Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 45.8 47.6 47.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 61.5 60.8 60.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 6 747 7 186 7 494Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 4 321 4 638f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 138.3 156.8 159.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 55.8 75.0 78.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 477 925.2 Germany 18.2 Netherlands 19.7Imports 465 216.1 France 16.4 Germany 14.8Balance 12 709.1 Netherlands 12.2 France 10.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.9Urban population (%) 2012 97.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 16.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 26.2/21.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.8/77.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 74.6g

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 974.9/9.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 42 105Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 106.1/108.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.5/2.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 38.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 31Forested area (% of land area) 2010 22.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 103 508/9.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 611.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 820Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.7/13.9a Refers to the population of the arrondissement of Brussels. b Market rate. c European Labour ForceSurvey (Eurostat). d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Arrivals of non-resident tourists inall types of accommodation establishments. f 2009. g 2004. h Data refer to foreign citizens.


� �� Region Central America

Currency Belize Dollar (BZD)Surface area (square kilometres) 22 966


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Belmopan (14)United Nations membership date 25 September 1981

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 115 1 401 1 474GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.1 2.7 2.4GDP per capita (current US$) 3 968.0 4 496.0 4 636.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 561.0 4 180.0 4 310.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.5 18.0 19.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.00 2.00 2.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –151 –46 –31CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 128 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96 91 88Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 91 88Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 17.9bcd ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 19.5bcd ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 44.8 48.0 48.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.8 81.8 81.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 237 242 250Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 6 21e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 46.2 72.0 72.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 9.2 14.0 ...Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 396.2 United States 56.7 United States 31.5Imports 835.5 United Kingdom 16.6 Curaçao 14.6Balance –439.3 Guatemala 6.9 China 14.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.3Urban population (%) 2012 44.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 33.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.0/5.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.8/74.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 16.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 34.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) f mid-2010 46.8/15.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 133Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 90.6/97.5g

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 62.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 10.1/73.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 3.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 99Forested area (% of land area) 2010 61.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 414/1.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 587.0h

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 020Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.3/30.9a Official rate. b April. c Age group 14 years and over. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3.e 2009. f Includes refugees. g 2004. h UNSD estimate.


� ��Region Western Africa

Currency CFA Franc (XOF)Surface area (square kilometres) 114 763


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Porto-Novo (315) a

United Nations membership date 20 September 1960Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 358 6 558 7 295GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.9 2.6 3.1GDP per capita (current US$) 571.0 741.0 802.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 567.0 741.0 793.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.4 20.5 20.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –270 –618 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 115 134d 137Industrial production index (2005=100) e 100 134 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 117 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 123 120Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 66.1 67.1 67.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 78.6 78.3 78.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 176 199 209Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 8.8 81.5 87.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.3 3.1 3.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)f (% of exports)f (% of imports)f

Exports 434.5 Nigeria 48.5 France 16.3Imports 1 494.3 China 11.6 China 12.6Balance –1 059.8 India 5.2 Togo 10.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Urban population (%) 2012 45.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 43.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.4/3.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 58.7/54.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 76.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 17.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) gh mid-2010 232.0/2.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 7 575Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 79.9/101.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 21.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 4.9/25.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 66Forested area (% of land area) 2010 41.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 851/0.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 169.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) c 1 308Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) c 24.3/30.1a Porto-Novo is the constitutional capital, Cotonou is the seat of government. b Official rate. c Cotonou.d Series linked to former series. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f 2010. g Data refer toforeign-born and foreign citizens. h Includes refugees. i Estimates based, for the most part, on cause ofdeath modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


� ��Region Northern America

Currency Bermudian Dollar (BMD)Surface area (square kilometres) 53

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 65Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 1 227.9

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Hamilton (11)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 868 5 765 5 973GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.0 –1.9 0.6GDP per capita (current US$) 75 910.0 88 766.0 91 780.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 93 858.0 110 692.0 114 449.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.6 18.8 18.8CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 116 136 139Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 117 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 117 115Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 12.1abc ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 1.7ac ... ...Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 270 232 236Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 164.0 224.8 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 65.5 84.2 88.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Imports 880.8 United States 71.0

Canada 12.2Venezuela 4.0

Social indicatorsPopulation growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 100.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) efg 2012 17.3h

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) efg 2012 20.4/16.6h

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) fij 2012 90.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) f 2010-2015 82.3/76.9h

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) f 2010-2015 1.8k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 19.9/30.7Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 86.0/80.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 67.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 55Forested area (% of land area) 2010 20.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 465/7.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 375.0l

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 410Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 19.6/24.4a 2004. b Excludes mining and quarrying. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. d Air arrivals.e De jure estimate. f Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. g Data referto the latest available census. h 2010. i The distribution between males and females was extrapolatedfrom previous years. j De jure national estimate. k 2009. l UNSD estimate.


��Region South-central Asia

Currency Ngultrum (BTN)Surface area (square kilometres) 38 394


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Thimphu (99)United Nations membership date 21 September 1971

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 819 1 585 1 725GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.1 11.8 5.9GDP per capita (current US$) 1 242.0 2 183.0 2 336.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 223.0 2 088.0 2 292.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 49.9 51.6 53.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 45.07 44.81 53.26Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –79b –142 –355CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 117 156 170Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 106 95 100Food production index (2004-2006=100) 106 95 100Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 17.2de 6.7f 9.2g

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 43.6de 59.5f 60.1g

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 63.4 65.5 65.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 77.6 76.0 76.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 14 41 66Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 287 636h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 10.5 57.9 69.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.9 13.6 21.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 453.0 India 75.7 India 72.3Imports 1 051.7 China, Hong Kong SAR 16.2 Republic of Korea 6.0Balance –598.7 Bangladesh 5.8 Singapore 3.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 36.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 28.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.4/7.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 112.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 69.8/65.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 38.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 40.3/5.7Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 92.8/90.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 39.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 3.5/5.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 61Forested area (% of land area) 2010 69.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 421/0.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 352.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) j 799Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) j 14.0/24.3a Official rate. b 2006. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d May. e Population census. fMarch to April. g March to May. h 2009. i Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modellingand death registration data from other countries in the region. j Wangdi Phodrang.



Currency Boliviano (BOB)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 098 581 a


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Sucre (307) b


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 9 549 19 650 23 949GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.4 4.1 5.2GDP per capita (current US$) 1 044.0 1 979.0 2 374.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 011.0 1 892.0 2 276.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 13.0 16.6 19.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) c 8.04 6.99 6.91Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 622 874 537CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) d 117 160 175Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 123 128Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 123 128Unemployment (% of labour force) ef ... 7.9g ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) e 19.4h 20.0gi ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) e 38.6h 32.1gi ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 61.1 63.8 64.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.5 81.0 80.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 524 807j ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 14 269 14 285g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 33.5 80.9 91.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 5.2 22.4 30.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 9 112.7 Brazil 33.3 Brazil 18.1Imports 7 672.7 Argentina 11.6 Argentina 12.5Balance 1 440.0 United States 9.6 China 12.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 67.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 35.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 8.0/6.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 69.4/64.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 40.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 60.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 145.8/1.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 734Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 94.2/95.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) k 2006-2012 45.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) l 2008-2010 1.0/5.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 25.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 186Forested area (% of land area) 2010 53.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 14 476/1.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 530.0a Data updated. b La Paz is the capital and the seat of government; Sucre is the legal capital and theseat of the judiciary. c Market rate. d Urban areas. e Age group 10 years and over. f 10 urban agglom-erations. g 2009. h The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. i The indices are shown in terms ofISIC Rev. 2. j Preliminary data. k National estimate. l Estimates based, for the most part, on cause ofdeath modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


�� Region Southern Europe

Currency Convertible Marka (BAM)Surface area (square kilometres) 51 209


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Sarajevo (389)United Nations membership date 22 May 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 10 948 16 647 18 037GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.0 0.7 1.7GDP per capita (current US$) 2 896.0 4 427.0 4 807.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 019.0 4 516.0 4 903.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 27.8 21.7 21.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.66 1.46 1.51Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 844 –946 –1 588CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 100 118 122Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 135 143Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96 104 106Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 105 107Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd ... 31.0 28.9Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd ... 19.7 19.6Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 32.3 35.2 35.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 56.7 58.5 58.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 217 365 392Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 5 945 6 973f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 67.8 109.3 110.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 21.3 52.0 60.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 5 850.1 Germany 14.7 Croatia 14.3Imports 11 050.6 Croatia 14.6 Germany 10.6Balance –5 200.5 Serbia 12.2 Russian Federation 10.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.3Urban population (%) 2012 48.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 21.9/18.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 92.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.4/73.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 12.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 35.7g

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) hi mid-2010 27.8/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 177 821Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 90.8/88.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.8/3.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 21.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 76Forested area (% of land area) 2010 43.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 30 074/8.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 209.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 931Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 4.8/15.0a Market rate. b Index base 2005=100. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d April. e Arrivalsof non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments. f 2009. g 2005-2006. h Estimates.i Includes refugees.


��Region Southern Africa

Currency Pula (BWP)Surface area (square kilometres) 582 000


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Gaborone (202)United Nations membership date 17 October 1966

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 10 256 14 905 17 328GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.7 7.0 5.7GDP per capita (current US$) 5 468.0 7 427.0 8 533.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 020.0 7 322.0 8 216.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.5 27.1 28.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 5.51 6.44 7.53Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 1 562 46 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 146 227 246Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 124 127Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 124 128Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 15.2bcde ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 29.9bcde ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 70.7 71.6 71.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.8 81.5 81.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 474 2 145 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 689 517f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 37.3 124.6 150.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.3 6.0 7.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 5 881.9 United Kingdom 62.4 South Africa 65.7Imports 7 272.0 South Africa 13.5 China 10.9Balance –1 390.1 Israel 5.2 United Kingdom 9.9Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 114.8/5.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 3 558Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) i 2006-2012 98.0/98.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 53.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 11.1/34.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 7.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 20Forested area (% of land area) 2010 20.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 426/2.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 806.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 552Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 13.3/28.6a Official rate. b 2006. c Excludes conscripts. d Age group 12 years and over. e The indices are shownin terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f 2009. g 2000. h Data refer to foreign citizens. i UNESCO estimate. j Estimatesbased, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countriesin the region.


��Region South America

Currency Real (BRL)Surface area (square kilometres) 8 514 877


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Brasília (3 813)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 882 044 2 143 035 2 476 651GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.2 7.5 2.7GDP per capita (current US$) 4 743.0 10 993.0 12 594.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 606.0 10 795.0 12 356.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 15.9 19.5 19.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.34 1.69 1.86Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 13 984 –47 323 –52 612CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 151 190 203Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 115 115Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 122 128Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 123 128Unemployment (% of labour force) cd 9.9 6.7 6.0Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) bc 21.4e 22.1fg ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bc 20.5e 17.0fg ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 58.9 59.4 59.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 82.0 81.0 80.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 5 358 5 161 5 433Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 138 589 165 973g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 67.8 125.7 145.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 21.0 40.7 45.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 256 038.7 China 17.3 United States 15.1Imports 226 243.4 United States 10.1 China 14.5Balance 29 795.3 Argentina 8.9 Argentina 7.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.0Urban population (%) 2012 84.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 24.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 11.9/9.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.4/70.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 80.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 688.0/0.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 9 147Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 118.8/115.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 5.4/54.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 1 008Forested area (% of land area) 2010 62.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 366 847/1.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 842.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 552Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 16.1/26.6a Market rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Age group 10 years and over. d 6metropolitan areas. e September. f August. g 2009.


��!��Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Road Town (10)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 870 894 916GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 14.3 4.5 2.5GDP per capita (current US$) 39 565.0 38 460.0 39 015.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 36 562.0 35 147.0 35 565.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.0 23.9 23.9CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 110 ... ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 103Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 103Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 337 330 338Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 69.6a 316.9 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) ... 37.0 ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population (%) 2012 40.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) bcd 2012 26.3e

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) bcd 2012 7.3/7.5e

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) cfg 2012 106.1h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 8.5/36.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) i 2006-2012 99.5/102.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 64.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 48Forested area (% of land area) 2010 24.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 110/4.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 602.0j

a Main telephone lines only. b De facto population count. c Data compiled by the United Nations Dem-ographic Yearbook system. d Data refer to the latest available census. e 2001. f The distribution betweenmales and females was extrapolated from previous years. g De facto national estimate. h 2004. i Nationalestimate. j UNSD estimate.


�� "��Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Brunei Dollar (BND)Surface area (square kilometres) 5 765


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bandar Seri Begawan (16)United Nations membership date 21 September 1984

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 9 531 12 371 16 360GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.4 2.6 2.2GDP per capita (current US$) 26 249.0 31 010.0 40 301.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 26 249.0 31 161.0 40 496.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 11.4 15.9 13.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.66 1.29 1.30Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 4 033 3 977b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 101 105c 107Industrial production index (2005=100) d 100 88 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 87 113 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 87 114 115Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 56.1 55.7 55.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 78.0 76.8 76.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 126 214 242Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 21 407 20 126b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 87.2 129.1 128.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 36.5 53.0 56.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 76.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 25.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.1/6.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 80.6/76.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 148.1/36.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 20 992Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 109.3/107.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 61.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 </<Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 174Forested area (% of land area) 2010 72.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 9 274/23.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 8 776.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 913Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.3/31.8a Market rate. b 2009. c Series linked to former series. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3.e Air arrivals.


��Region Eastern Europe

Currency Lev (BGN)Surface area (square kilometres) 110 879


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Sofia (1 174)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 28 894 47 727 53 514GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.4 0.4 1.7GDP per capita (current US$) 3 734.0 6 368.0 7 187.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 730.0 6 242.0 6 999.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 25.7 22.8 20.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.66 1.47 1.51Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –3 347 –591 579CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 130 178 186Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 98 103Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 91 105 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 91 106 105Unemployment (% of labour force) 10.1 10.2 11.2Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 34.2c 33.3 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 8.9c 6.8 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 44.9 48.5 48.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 56.5 60.0 60.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 4 837 6 047 6 328Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 6 661 6 359d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 112.9 165.8 171.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 20.0 46.2 51.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 28 165.2 Germany 11.9 Russian Federation 17.7Imports 32 493.6 Romania 9.6 Germany 11.0Balance –4 328.4 Turkey 8.5 Italy 7.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.8Urban population (%) 2012 73.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 28.1/21.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 93.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.1/70.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 9.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) e 2006-2010 63.4f

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 107.2/1.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 7 072Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 91.4/94.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.0/6.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 20.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 83Forested area (% of land area) 2010 36.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 42 770/5.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 843.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 571Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.0/15.1a Market rate. b European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.3. d 2009. e Age group 20 to 44 years. f 1997-1998.


��#��$��Region Western Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Ouagadougou (2 053)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 5 463 8 831 10 095GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.7 7.9 5.1GDP per capita (current US$) 385.0 536.0 595.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 382.0 534.0 593.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.7 22.9 23.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –819 –766b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 116 131d 135Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 116 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 123 110Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 3.1ef ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 84.8ef ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 77.4 77.5 77.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 90.6 90.5 90.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) g 245 274 238Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 9 11b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 5.1 35.5 46.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.5 2.4 3.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 312.4 Switzerland 69.2 France 12.1Imports 2 406.4 South Africa 10.3 Côte d'Ivoire 10.7Balance –94.0 Singapore 4.7 China 9.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 6.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population (%) 2012 27.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 45.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.4/3.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 57.0/55.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 71.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 17.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 1 043.0/6.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 211Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 48.6/54.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 32.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 3.3/32.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 15.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 27Forested area (% of land area) 2010 21.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 667/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 36.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 744Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.9/34.9a Official rate. b 2009. c Ouagadougou. d Series linked to former series. e The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 3. f Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire (World Bank). g Arrivals of non-resident touristsin hotels and similar establishments. h Includes refugees. i Estimates based, for the most part, on causeof death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Burundi Franc (BIF)Surface area (square kilometres) 27 834


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bujumbura (605)United Nations membership date 18 September 1962

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 117 2 063 2 340GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.9 3.9 4.2GDP per capita (current US$) 154.0 246.0 273.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 152.0 244.0 270.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.4 22.4 22.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 997.78 1 232.50 1 361.50Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –222 –323 –385CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 145 161c ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 111 112Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 113 112Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 84.1 83.7 83.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 82.3 81.9 82.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 148 142e ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 10 14f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.5 14.1 14.5g

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.5 1.0 1.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Urban population (%) 2012 11.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 37.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.5/3.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 52.6/49.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 94.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 9.1h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 60.8/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 130 202Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 89.2/93.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 35.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 10.3/33.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 30.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 56Forested area (% of land area) 2010 7.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 191/0.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 10.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 786Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 18.7/29.6a Official rate. b Bujumbura. c 2007. d Includes nationals residing abroad. e Break in the series. f 2009.g Mobile cellular subscriptions only. h 2005-2006. i Includes refugees. j Estimates based, for the mostpart, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


%��Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Riel (KHR)Surface area (square kilometres) 181 035


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Phnom Penh (1 550)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 293 11 242 12 830GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 13.3 6.0 7.1GDP per capita (current US$) 471.0 795.0 897.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 403.0 754.0 838.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.9 16.2 16.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 4 112.00 4 051.00 4 039.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –307 –879 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 114 165 174Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 105 148 155Food production index (2004-2006=100) 105 148 154Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd ... 16.2 16.9Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd ... 54.2 55.8Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 76.4 79.3 79.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 86.7 86.6 86.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 422 2 508 2 882Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 4 4e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 8.2 60.2 73.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.3 1.3 3.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 6 704.1 United States 31.4 China 28.3Imports 6 143.3 China, Hong Kong SAR 17.9 Viet Nam 14.4Balance 560.8 Singapore 6.6 Thailand 11.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population (%) 2012 20.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 30.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.8/5.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 65.1/62.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 52.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 40.0f

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 335.8/2.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 113Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) h 2006-2012 81.1/86.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 37.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 3.9/39.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 20.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 225Forested area (% of land area) 2010 57.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 609/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 107.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 636Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.8/32.5a Market rate. b Phnom Penh. c Age group 15 to 64 years. d Socio-economic survey. e 2009. f 2005. gData refer to foreign citizens. h UNESCO estimate. i Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of deathmodelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


%�� Region Middle Africa

Currency CFA Franc (XAF)Surface area (square kilometres) 475 650


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Yaoundé (2 432)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 16 588 23 619 26 410GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.3 3.2 4.1GDP per capita (current US$) 945.0 1 205.0 1 319.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 910.0 1 180.0 1 262.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 17.7 19.0 21.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –493 –856 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 111 129 133Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 102 105Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 139 145Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 143 148Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 14.1 12.6 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 55.7 53.3 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 62.6 63.9 64.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.9 77.3 77.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 451d 573 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 4 902 4 427e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 13.4 46.8 55.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.4 4.3 5.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 147.4 Netherlands 19.3 France 17.3Imports 5 074.4 France 11.6 China 14.2Balance –2 927.0 China 8.5 Germany 4.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population (%) 2012 52.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 40.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.9/5.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 53.6/51.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 84.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 29.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 196.6/1.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 103 671Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 78.6/91.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 42.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 13.9/25.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 632Forested area (% of land area) 2010 42.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 668/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 108.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 541Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 19.8/28.5a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Age group 10 years and over. d 2006.e 2009. f Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


%��Region Northern America

Currency Canadian Dollar (CAD)Surface area (square kilometres) 9 984 670


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Ottawa-Gatineau (1 208) a


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 133 757 1 577 040 1 736 869GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.0 3.2 2.5GDP per capita (current US$) 35 119.0 46 361.0 50 565.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 34 461.0 45 556.0 49 686.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.3 22.1 22.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 1.16 1.00 1.02Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 21 714 –49 307 –49 086CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112 122 126Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 88 92Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 103 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 103 105Unemployment (% of labour force) 6.8 8.0 7.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 22.0 21.5e ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 2.7 2.4e ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 60.9 61.8 61.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.7 71.5 71.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 18 771 16 097 16 014Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 388 916 377 492f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 108.9 120.7 123.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 71.7 80.3 83.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 450 430.0 United States 73.7 United States 49.5Imports 450 579.5 United Kingdom 4.2 China 10.8Balance –149.5 China 3.8 Mexico 5.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population (%) 2012 80.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 16.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 22.3/19.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.5/78.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 74.0h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 7 202.3/21.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 206 735Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 100.2/101.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.4h

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.9/2.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 24.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 84Forested area (% of land area) 2010 34.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 513 517/15.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 6 636.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 943Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 1.1/10.9a The capital is Ottawa. b Market rate. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Excludesresidents of the Territories and indigenous persons living on reserves. e 2008. f 2009. g Age group 18 to44 years. h 2002.


%�& �� Region Western Africa

Currency Cape Verde Escudo (CVE)Surface area (square kilometres) 4 033


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Praia (132)United Nations membership date 16 September 1975

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 972 1 648 1 889GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.5 5.4 5.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 055.0 3 323.0 3 773.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 984.0 3 183.0 3 649.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 35.8 47.1 45.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 93.47 82.53 85.22Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –41 –213 –288CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 105 127 133Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 125 128Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 125 128Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 48.0 50.2 50.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 83.0 83.1 83.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 198 336 428Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 0c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 32.4 89.5 94.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.1 30.0 32.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 68.9 Spain 66.6 Portugal 39.1Imports 961.3 Portugal 15.7 Netherlands 15.6Balance –892.4 Germany 8.4 Spain 10.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.1Urban population (%) 2012 63.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 30.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 8.7/5.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.7/70.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 18.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 61.3d

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 12.1/2.4Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 100.7/97.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) e 2008-2010 4.8/21.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 20.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 47Forested area (% of land area) 2010 21.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 315/0.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 215.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) f 70Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) f 23.5/23.5g

a Official rate. b Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. c 2009. d 2005.e Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region. f Sal. g Refers to average temperature.


%�'��!��Region Caribbean

Currency Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD)Surface area (square kilometres) 264


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) George Town (28)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 042 3 191 3 268GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.5 –3.3 1.1GDP per capita (current US$) 58 195.0 56 751.0 57 610.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 52 716.0 51 408.0 52 185.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.4 22.4 22.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.81 0.81 0.81CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 117 125 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 94 105 110Food production index (2004-2006=100) 94 105 110Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) bc 22.2 19.1d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bc 1.7 1.9d ...Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 168 288 309Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 227.6 244.1 233.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 38.0 66.0 69.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 100.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) fgh 2012 18.1i

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) fgh 2012 8.8/8.3i

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) fgh 2012 97.8i

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) gj 2010-2015 83.8/76.3k

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) g 2010-2015 1.6l

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 35.7/63.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 102.9/109.4m

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 68.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 38Forested area (% of land area) 2010 50.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 513/9.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 024.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 429Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.2/30.3a UN operational exchange rate. b October. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2008. eAir arrivals. f De jure population count. g Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbooksystem. h Data refer to the latest available census. i 2010. j The data are based on a small number ofdeaths. k 2006. l 2007. m 1999.


% ��( &��Region Middle Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bangui (740)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 350 1 986 2 196GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.4 3.0 3.3GDP per capita (current US$) 336.0 451.0 489.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 334.0 450.0 462.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 9.8 14.1 14.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) bc 112 138 ...Industrial production index (2005=100) d 100 126 136Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 115 122Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 114 122Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 71.7 72.5 72.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 85.5 85.2 85.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 12 54 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 12 12f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.7 22.4 25.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.3 2.0 2.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 103.9 France 26.3 France 31.7Imports 214.7 Japan 15.0 Japan 13.6Balance –110.8 Cameroon 9.7 Cameroon 7.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Urban population (%) 2012 39.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 39.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.5/5.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 51.3/47.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 95.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 19.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 80.5/1.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 199 903Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 1.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 45.7/66.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 24.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) h 2008-2010 14.4/44.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 42Forested area (% of land area) 2010 36.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 235/0.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 21.0i

a Official rate. b Excludes rent. c Bangui. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Air arrivalsin Bangui only. f 2009. g Data refer to foreign citizens. h Estimates based, for the most part, on cause ofdeath modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region. i UNSD estimate.


%��Region Middle Africa

Currency CFA Franc (XAF)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 284 000


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) N'Djamena (1 079)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 5 873 8 919 10 450GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.9 14.6 3.6GDP per capita (current US$) 600.0 794.0 907.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 338.0 431.0 517.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.3 22.7 22.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 126 147 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 104 105 107Food production index (2004-2006=100) 104 110 112Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 64.5 64.5 64.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.1 80.2 80.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 46c 71 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 8 899 5 793d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.3 26.1 32.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.4 1.7 1.9Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) f mid-2010 388.3/3.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 497 735Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 51.8/76.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 19.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 7.9/23.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.8Environmental indicators


Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 510i

Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.8/30.5a Official rate. b N'Djamena. c 2006. d 2009. e 2004. f Includes refugees. g Estimates based, for themost part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.h UNSD estimate. i January to November only.


%�� Region South America

Currency Chilean Peso (CLP)Surface area (square kilometres) 756 102


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Santiago (6 034)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 123 056 216 309 248 592GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.2 6.1 6.0GDP per capita (current US$) 7 549.0 12 640.0 14 395.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 6 918.0 11 780.0 13 583.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.5 21.5 23.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 514.21 468.37 521.46Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 1 449 3 269 –3 220CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 114b 101c 105c

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 109 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 109 115Unemployment (% of labour force) 9.2 8.1de 7.1Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) f 23.0g 23.0 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) f 13.2g 10.6 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 38.2 46.8 47.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.9 74.3 74.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 2 027 2 766 3 070Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 4 670 4 320h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 85.9 136.2 149.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 31.2 45.0 53.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 81 411.1 China 22.8 United States 20.2Imports 74 907.1 United States 11.2 China 16.9Balance 6 504.0 Japan 11.1 Brazil 8.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.1Urban population (%) 2012 89.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 21.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 15.2/12.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.4/76.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 6.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) i 2006-2010 64.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 320.4/1.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2 038Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 95.6/95.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 51.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.9/12.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 14.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 146Forested area (% of land area) 2010 22.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 66 677/3.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 359.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 313Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 8.3/22.5a Principal rate. b Santiago. c Index base 2009=100. d Methodology revised. e Data not strictly compa-rable. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. g Fourth quarter. h 2009. i Age group 15 to 44years.


%��Region Eastern Asia

Currency Renminbi (CNY)Surface area (square kilometres) 9 596 961

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 1 347 565Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 140.4

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Beijing (15 594)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 283 671 5 951 462 7 203 784GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 11.3 10.3 9.2GDP per capita (current US$) 1 777.0 4 515.0 5 439.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 744.0 4 519.0 5 535.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 39.7 45.6 46.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 8.07 6.62 6.30Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 132 378 237 810 201 714CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 107 124 130Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 118 123Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 119 123Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) def 23.8 28.7 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) def 44.8 36.7 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 69.1 67.9 67.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.2 80.2 80.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 46 809 55 664 57 581Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 439 360 1 814 970g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 56.9 86.0 94.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 8.5 34.3 38.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)h

Exports 1 898 388.0 United States 17.1 Japan 11.2Imports 1 743 395.0 China, Hong Kong SAR 14.1 Republic of Korea 9.3Balance 154 993.5 Japan 7.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.3Urban population (%) 2012 51.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 18.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 14.3/12.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 108.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.6/72.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 84.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 685.8/0.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 301 048j

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 1.9k

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 95.7/92.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 49.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.0/2.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 21.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 911Forested area (% of land area) 2010 22.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 7 680 825/5.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 431.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 578Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.5/17.7a For statistical purposes the data for China do not include those for Hong Kong Special AdministrativeRegion, Macao Special Administrative Region and Taiwan Province of China, except for statistics relatingto population of Taiwan Province. b Principal rate. c Index base period: the same month of 2000=100.d December. e Official estimates. f Age group 16 years and over. g 2009. h For more information, referto the technical notes. i Estimates. j The 300,000 Vietnamese refugees are well integrated and in practicereceive protection from the Government of China. k 1999.


%��)��*��(Region Eastern Asia

Currency Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 104


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Hong Kong (7 122)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 177 772 224 176 243 302GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.1 7.0 5.0GDP per capita (current US$) 26 105.0 31 784.0 34 161.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 26 136.0 32 300.0 35 186.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.9 21.3 21.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 7.75 7.77 7.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 20 181 12 390 12 904CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 94 104 110Unemployment (% of labour force) 5.6 4.3 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 15.1c 12.4de ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 0.3c 0.2de ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.8 51.0 51.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 71.0 68.3 68.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 14 773 20 085 22 316Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 181.2 257.4 270.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 56.9 72.0 74.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 455 573.4 China 54.1 China 43.2Imports 510 854.7 United States 9.4 Japan 8.5Balance –55 281.3 Japan 3.8 Singapore 6.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 100.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 11.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 19.4/19.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 89.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 86.4/80.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 2.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 79.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 2 741.8/38.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 750Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 90.9/88.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) f 2006-2012 51.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 56CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 36 962/5.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 689.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 398Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.4/25.6a Market rate. b Excludes marine and institutional populations. c The indices are shown in terms of ISICRev. 2. d Average of quarterly estimates. e 2009. f National estimate.


%��)�+��(Region Eastern Asia

Currency Pataca (MOP)Surface area (square kilometres) 30


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Macao (556)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 11 791 28 270 36 428GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.5 27.0 20.7GDP per capita (current US$) 24 493.0 51 999.0 65 551.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 22 411.0 47 021.0 59 134.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 25.8 12.5 12.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 7.99 8.02 8.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 2 942 12 084 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 99 124 131Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 45 45Unemployment (% of labour force) c 4.1 2.8de 2.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 25.0f 16.0cgh ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bf 0.1 0.2ij ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 59.1 66.3 66.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 73.3 76.9 77.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 9 014 11 926 12 925Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 146.9 237.3 273.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 34.9 53.8 58.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)k (% of imports)Exports 870.0 China 29.9Imports 7 926.8 China, Hong Kong SAR 11.9Balance –7 056.8 France 9.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 100.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 12.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 11.4/13.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 92.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.8/79.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 299.7/54.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 11Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 91.3/96.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 51.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 9CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 466/2.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 320.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 123Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.2/25.2a Market rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Age group 16 years and over. dMethodology revised. e Data are not strictly comparable with those of previous years. f Age group 14years and over. g Excludes mining and quarrying. h 2009. i Includes mining and quarrying. j 2008. k Formore information, refer to the technical notes.


%��Region South America

Currency Colombian Peso (COP)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 141 748


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bogotá (8 744)United Nations membership date 5 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 146 566 286 398 333 185GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.7 4.0 5.9GDP per capita (current US$) 3 405.0 6 186.0 7 100.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 320.0 5 949.0 6 827.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.7 21.7 23.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2 284.22 1 989.88 1 942.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 886 –8 760 –9 980CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 140 177 184Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 103 107Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 106 110Unemployment (% of labour force) c 11.8 11.8 10.8Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) de 20.3 20.0 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) de 21.4 17.9 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 52.9 55.3 55.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.0 79.7 79.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 933 2 385 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 76 092 95 843f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 68.6 111.6 113.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 11.0 36.5 40.4Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 56 953.5 United States 38.5 United States 25.0Imports 54 674.8 Netherlands 4.4 China 15.0Balance 2 278.7 Chile 3.9 Mexico 11.1Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 110.3/0.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 3 888 684Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 105.3/102.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 51.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 5.3/63.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 497Forested area (% of land area) 2010 55.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 71 173/1.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 520.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 799Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 7.4/16.0a Official rate. b Low income group. c Age group 12 years and over in urban areas and 10 years and overin rural areas. d Age group 12 years and over. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. f 2009.g 2004-2005.


%��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Comorian Franc (KMF)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 235


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Moroni (54)United Nations membership date 12 November 1975

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 387 543 610GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.2 2.1 2.2GDP per capita (current US$) 602.0 740.0 809.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 600.0 733.0 802.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 9.3 14.3 16.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 417.03 368.18 380.22Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96 113 112Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 114 112Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 32.5 34.7 35.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 79.7 80.4 80.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 26 11b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 5.0 25.4 31.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 2.0 5.1 5.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)b (% of exports)b (% of imports)b

Exports 12.6 France 43.7 United Arab Emirates 29.4Imports 181.5 Singapore 23.8 France 21.4Balance –168.9 Netherlands 6.3 Pakistan 14.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Urban population (%) 2012 28.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 42.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.6/3.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 63.2/60.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 62.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 25.7c

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 13.5/2.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0d

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) e 2006-2012 72.9/86.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 45.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 7.9/16.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 3.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 92Forested area (% of land area) 2010 2.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 125/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 59.0g

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 700Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.2/29.5a Official rate. b 2009. c 2000. d Value is zero, not available or not applicable. e UNESCO estimate. fEstimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region. g UNSD estimate.


%��Region Middle Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Brazzaville (1 611)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 087 10 775 13 240GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.6 8.7 4.5GDP per capita (current US$) 1 723.0 2 665.0 3 198.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 250.0 2 406.0 2 241.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.1 44.9 55.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 696 –2 181b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 110 139d ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 125 129Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 125 129Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 20.6efg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 35.4efg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 67.5 68.2 68.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 71.6 72.7 72.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 35 101 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 12 798 14 361i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 16.3 94.2 94.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.5 5.0 5.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)j (% of exports)j (% of imports)j

Exports 6 917.6 China 20.9 Angola 15.0Imports 4 369.4 Angola 13.1 France 12.2Balance 2 548.2 France 12.5 Singapore 10.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population (%) 2012 64.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 40.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.0/5.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 59.3/56.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 66.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 44.3k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 143.2/3.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 145 319Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) l 2006-2012 74.9/81.9m

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 36.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) n 2008-2010 13.5/48.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 7.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 104Forested area (% of land area) 2010 66.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 942/0.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 158.0a Official rate. b 2007. c Brazzaville. d Series linked to former series. e Core Welfare Indicators Ques-tionnaire (World Bank). f June to August. g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. h Arrivals ofnon-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. i 2009. j 2010. k 2005. l UNESCO estimate.m 2004. n Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


%��#�!��Region Oceania-Polynesia

Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD)Surface area (square kilometres) 236


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Avarua (...) a

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 183 241 275GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –1.1 0.2 3.4GDP per capita (current US$) 9 409.0 11 895.0 13 478.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 9 409.0 11 895.0 13 478.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 13.1 15.4 15.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 1.46 1.31 1.30CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 118 144 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 104 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 104 96Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 88 104 113Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)d (% of imports)Exports 4.1d Japan 48.8

China 26.8New Zealand 12.2

Social indicatorsPopulation growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population (%) 2012 73.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) e 2012 26.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) e 2012 12.7/12.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) e 2012 103.2f

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) g 2010-2015 76.3/69.6h

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) e 2010-2015 11.6i

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) e 2010-2015 2.5j

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 43.2k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 2.8/14.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) l 2006-2012 99.6/89.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 55Forested area (% of land area) 2010 65.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 70/3.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 167.0m

a Population estimates for Avarua are not available. Avarua is located on the island of Rarotonga, thepopulation of which is 15.007. b UN operational exchange rate. c Rarotonga. d 2008. e Data compiledby the Secretariat of the Pacific Community Demography Programme. f 2011. g Data compiled by theUnited Nations Demographic Yearbook system. h 2001-2006. i 2005-2009. j 2005-2006. k 1999. l Nationalestimate. m UNSD estimate.


%��(��Region Central America

Currency Costa Rican Colon (CRC)Surface area (square kilometres) 51 100


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) San José (1 515)United Nations membership date 2 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 19 965 36 218 41 007GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.9 4.7 4.2GDP per capita (current US$) 4 633.0 7 774.0 8 676.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 452.0 7 563.0 8 475.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.7 19.9 20.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 496.68 512.97 511.84Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –981 –1 281 –2 195CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 170 268 281Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 108 112Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 109 114Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 21.6cde 19.5de 19.8cf

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 15.2cde 15.0de 14.1cf

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 44.0 46.0 46.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.4 78.9 78.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 679 2 100 2 192Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 681 751g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 57.8 96.9 123.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 22.1 36.5 42.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 10 222.2 United States 38.3 United States 45.6Imports 18 263.8 Netherlands 6.7 China 8.4Balance –8 041.6 Panama 5.5 Mexico 6.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Urban population (%) 2012 65.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 23.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.8/9.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 103.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.0/77.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 9.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 80.0i

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) j mid-2010 489.2/10.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 20 512Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 105.6/103.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 54.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.6/18.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 38.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 296Forested area (% of land area) 2010 51.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 8 310/1.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 666.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 866Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 16.2/24.9a Market rate. b Central area. c July. d Age group 12 years and over. e The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 2. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g 2009. h Age group 18 to 44 years. i 1999.j Includes refugees.


%- ��.!�� Region Western Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Yamoussoukro (966) a


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 17 085 22 947 24 102GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.7 3.0 –4.7GDP per capita (current US$) 948.0 1 163.0 1 196.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 883.0 1 118.0 1 150.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 9.2 8.4 7.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 40 465 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 117 133d 139Industrial production index (2005=100) e 100 103 96Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 105 110Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 105 110Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.2 51.5 51.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.7 81.3 81.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 182g 260 270Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 3 757 4 238h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 14.5 80.5 87.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.0 2.1 2.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 11 049.1 United States 11.9 Nigeria 23.4Imports 6 720.0 Netherlands 11.7 France 11.8Balance 4 329.1 Germany 7.4 China 6.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) 2012 52.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 40.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.6/6.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 103.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 57.7/55.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 68.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 12.9International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 2 406.7/11.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 754 508Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 42.8/62.5k

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 34.3Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) l 2008-2010 17.6/94.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 11.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 216Forested area (% of land area) 2010 33.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 592/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 138.0a Yamoussoukro is the capital, Abidjan is the seat of government. b Official rate. c Abidjan. d Serieslinked to former series. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Arrivals of non-resident visitorsat national borders. g 2007. h 2009. i Data refer to foreign-born and foreign citizens. j UNESCO estimate.k 2002. l Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


%��Region Southern Europe

Currency Kuna (HRK)Surface area (square kilometres) 56 594


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Zagreb (686)United Nations membership date 22 May 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 44 821 59 472 62 493GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.3 –1.4 0.0GDP per capita (current US$) 10 090.0 13 506.0 14 217.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 9 876.0 13 035.0 13 713.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.7 20.6 18.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6.23 5.57 5.82Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –2 460 –963 –466CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 114 133 136Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 99 98Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 99 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 99 96Unemployment (% of labour force) 12.6 11.8 13.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 28.6bc 27.3d 27.5d

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 17.3bc 14.9d 15.4d

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 46.4 46.0 46.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 61.4 59.6 59.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 7 743 9 111 9 927Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 3 653 3 860f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 124.5 154.3 156.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 33.1 60.3 70.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 13 364.0 Italy 15.8 Italy 16.4Imports 22 714.7 Bosnia-Herzegovina 12.3 Germany 12.6Balance –9 350.7 Germany 10.1 Russian Federation 7.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.9Urban population (%) 2012 58.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 27.4/20.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 92.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 80.4/73.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 58.0h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 700.0/15.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 24 301Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 97.1/92.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.3Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.0/1.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 23.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 149Forested area (% of land area) 2010 34.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 21 519/4.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 936.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 856Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.4/15.7a Market rate. b Excludes conscripts. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d European LabourForce Survey (Eurostat). e Arrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments.f 2009. g Age group 15 to 44 years. h 1970. i Includes refugees.


%��Region Caribbean

Currency Cuban Peso (CUP) a

Surface area (square kilometres) 109 884Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 11 254

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 102.4Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Havana (2 116)

United Nations membership date 24 October 1945Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 42 644 64 328 68 715GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 11.2 2.4 2.7GDP per capita (current US$) 3 789.0 5 714.0 6 106.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 733.0 5 631.0 6 017.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 9.0 10.4 12.2CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109 125b ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 86 94Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 86 95Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 19.1e 17.0 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 20.2e 18.5 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 38.8 43.1 43.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.3 70.1 69.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 2 261 2 507 2 688Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 3 953 3 982g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 8.8 19.3 22.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 9.7 15.9 23.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Urban population (%) 2012 75.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 16.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 19.0/16.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 81.3/77.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 72.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 15.3/0.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 389Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 12.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 94.6/96.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 60.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.2/7.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 45.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 312Forested area (% of land area) 2010 26.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 31 591/2.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 788.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 189Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.6/28.8a The Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC) is only exchangeable within the country. b 2008. c The indices areshown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. d Age group for males 17 to 59 years and for females 17 to 54 years. eDecember. f Air arrivals. g 2009.


%'&��Region Western Asia

Currency Euro (EUR) b

Surface area (square kilometres) 9 251Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 1 117 c

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 120.7Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nicosia (253)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 16 902 23 053 24 994GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.9 1.3 0.5GDP per capita (current US$) 22 298.0 28 483.0 30 523.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 21 372.0 27 565.0 30 443.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.4 19.1 16.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) 0.48de 0.75f 0.77f

Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –971 –2 309 –2 546CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 115 129 134Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 100 92Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 84 85Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 84 85Unemployment (% of labour force) 5.3 6.2 7.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) g 24.1h 20.8 21.4Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) g 4.6h 3.8 3.9Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 53.6 57.1 57.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 73.1 71.3 71.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 2 470 2 173 2 392Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 116.5 131.1 134.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 32.8 53.0 57.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)i (% of imports)Exports 1 954.8 Greece 23.6 Greece 21.2Imports 8 788.6 Israel 10.1Balance –6 833.8 United Kingdom 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) c 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) c 2010-2015 1.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) c 2010-2015 0.4Urban population (%) c 2012 70.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) c 2012 17.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) c 2012 18.5/15.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) c 2012 104.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) c 2010-2015 82.1/77.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) c 2010-2015 4.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) c 2010-2015 1.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 154.3/17.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 6 562j

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) k 2006-2012 101.8/102.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 46.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.3/2.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 56Forested area (% of land area) 2010 19.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 8 193/7.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 207.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 308Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.8/26.0a Data generally refer to the government-controlled area unless otherwise indicated. b Beginning 1January 2008, the Cyprus Pound (CYP) was replaced by the euro (1 EUR=0.585274 CYP). c IncludesNorthern Cyprus. d Official rate. e Currency = Cyprus Pound. f Market rate. g European Labour ForceSurvey (Eurostat). h The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. i For more information, refer to thetechnical notes. j UNHCR's assistance activities for internally displaced persons in Cyprus ended in 1999.k National estimate.


%� ��( &��Region Eastern Europe

Currency Czech Koruna (CZK)Surface area (square kilometres) 78 865


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Prague (1 276)United Nations membership date 19 January 1993

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 130 066 198 947 217 077GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.8 2.5 1.9GDP per capita (current US$) 12 726.0 18 960.0 20 607.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 12 189.0 17 538.0 19 163.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 25.9 24.5 23.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 24.59 18.75 19.94Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 210 –7 602 –6 349CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112 129 131Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 112 119Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 90 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 91 96Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.9 7.3 6.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 39.5b 38.0c 38.4c

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 4.0b 3.1c 3.0c

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.7 49.3 49.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.8 68.2 68.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 9 404 8 629 8 775Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 26 843 24 088d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 146.7 144.7 142.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 35.3 68.8 73.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 162 391.7 Germany 32.2 Germany 25.8Imports 150 813.4 Slovakia 9.0 China 12.5Balance 11 578.3 Poland 6.3 Poland 6.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population (%) 2012 73.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 25.8/19.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 81.0/74.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) e 2006-2010 72.0f

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 453.0/4.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 3 358g

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 95.3/95.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.7/1.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 22.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 45Forested area (% of land area) 2010 34.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 108 033/10.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 239.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 526Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 3.6/12.5a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat).d 2009. e Age group 15 to 44 years. f 1997. g Refugee population refers to the end of 2010. Others ofconcern to UNHCR include asylum-seekers (pending cases) referring to 565 undecided cases at the firstinstance at the end of 2011 and 344 undecided cases on appeal at the end of 2010.


" �� &� .�( &��*�� Region Eastern Asia

Currency North Korean Won (KPW)Surface area (square kilometres) 120 538


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) P'yongyang (2 843)United Nations membership date 17 September 1991

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 13 031 12 139 12 385GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.8 –0.5 –0.1GDP per capita (current US$) 548.0 498.0 506.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 547.0 499.0 506.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 141.00 98.10 99.65Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 99 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 99 103Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 72.6 71.8 71.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 85.8 83.9 83.7Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 23 187 21 214b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 4.2c 6.6 8.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 60.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 22.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 16.3/10.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 72.1/65.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 25.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 68.6d

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) e mid-2010 37.1/0.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 3.7/27.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 15.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 60Forested area (% of land area) 2010 47.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 75 042/3.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 826.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 940Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.6/15.7a UN operational exchange rate. b 2009. c Main telephone lines only. d 2002. e Estimates. f Estimatesbased, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countriesin the region.


" ��( &�� %��Region Middle Africa

Currency Franc Congolais (CDF)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 344 858


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kinshasa (8 798)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 7 191 13 190 16 069GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.8 7.2 6.9GDP per capita (current US$) 125.0 200.0 237.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 119.0 187.0 221.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 13.9 26.4 27.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 431.28 915.13 910.65Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –389 –2 174 –1 281Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 105 114Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 105 115Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 70.5 70.2 70.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.3 72.4 72.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 61 81b 186Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 002 1 891c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 4.8 18.0 23.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.2 0.7 1.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population (%) 2012 34.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 45.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.6/3.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 50.6/47.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 109.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 20.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) d mid-2010 444.7/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2 706 932Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 60.2/76.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 23.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) e 2008-2010 7.8/35.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 306Forested area (% of land area) 2010 68.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 693/0.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 22.0a Market rate. b Air arrivals only. c 2009. d Includes refugees. e Estimates based, for the most part, oncause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


" ��#Region Northern Europe

Currency Danish Krone (DKK)Surface area (square kilometres) 43 094


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Copenhagen (1 206)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 257 676 311 989 332 019GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.4 1.3 0.8GDP per capita (current US$) 47 546.0 56 213.0 59 581.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 48 210.0 57 525.0 61 485.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.7 17.4 17.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6.32 5.61 5.75Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 11 104 17 134 21 568CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 110 122 126Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 87 89Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 100 100Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 100 100Unemployment (% of labour force) 4.8 7.5 7.6Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 23.4bc 19.5d 19.9d


Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 60.6 60.0 59.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 71.5 69.4 69.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 9 178 8 744 7 363Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) f 29 772 22 067g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 162.3 172.9 171.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 82.7 88.7 90.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 112 783.9 Germany 14.7 Germany 20.4Imports 97 831.3 Sweden 12.2 Sweden 13.3Balance 14 952.6 United Kingdom 9.0 Netherlands 7.0Social indicators



Threatened species 2012 38Forested area (% of land area) 2010 13.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 45 661/8.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 799.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 525Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.0/11.1a Market rate. b Age group 15 to 74 years. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d EuropeanLabour Force Survey (Eurostat). e Arrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation estab-lishments. f Excludes Faeroe Islands and Greenland. g 2009. h Age group 15 to 44 years. i 1988.


"��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Djibouti Franc (DJF)Surface area (square kilometres) 23 200


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Djibouti (496)United Nations membership date 20 September 1977

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 709 1 129 1 283GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.2 3.5 4.8GDP per capita (current US$) 877.0 1 271.0 1 417.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 959.0 1 357.0 1 513.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.3 19.1 18.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 177.72 177.72 177.72Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 20 50 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 114 114Food production index (2004-2006=100) 95 114 114Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 33.4 35.5 36.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 66.5 67.0 67.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 30 53c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 6.8 20.7 23.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.0 6.5 7.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)d (% of exports)d (% of imports)d

Exports 363.7 Ethiopia 35.4 France 30.5Imports 647.6 France 20.1 United Arab Emirates 18.5Balance –283.9 Somalia 11.9 Saudi Arabia 6.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Urban population (%) 2012 77.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 35.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.1/5.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 60.0/57.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 75.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 17.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) e mid-2010 114.2/13.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 22 247Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 8.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 42.1/49.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 39.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 0.6/6.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 86Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 531/0.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 180.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 164Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 25.9/33.9a Official rate. b Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. c 2008. d 2009.e Includes refugees. f Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death regis-tration data from other countries in the region.


"��Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Roseau (14)United Nations membership date 18 December 1978

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 362 482 496GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –0.5 2.1 0.5GDP per capita (current US$) 5 246.0 7 107.0 7 322.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 826.0 6 747.0 6 963.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.2 21.6 22.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.70 2.70 2.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –76 –82 –85CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 106 120c ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 116 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 95 117 114Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 79 77 76Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 2c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 103.0 178.7 164.0d

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 38.5 47.5 51.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)e (% of exports)e (% of imports)e

Exports 34.1 Saint Kitts and Nevis 17.6 United States 41.8Imports 224.6 Jamaica 17.3 Trinidad and Tobago 15.3Balance –190.5 Trinidad and Tobago 13.8 Venezuela 7.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population (%) 2012 67.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) fgh 2012 29.5i


Sex ratio (males per 100 females) ghj 2012 104.4k

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) g 2010-2015 78.2/73.8l

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) g 2010-2015 3.0m

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) n 2006-2010 49.8o

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 5.5/8.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0p

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 110.1/107.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 52Forested area (% of land area) 2010 60.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 128/1.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 663.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) q 2 575Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) q 23.1/29.3a Official rate. b Index base 2001=100. c 2009. d Mobile cellular subscriptions only. e 2010. f De factoestimate. g Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. h Data refer to thelatest available census. i 2006. j De facto population count. k 2011. l 2008. m 2001. n Age group 15 to44 years. o 1987. p Value is zero, not available or not applicable. q Melville Hall airport.


"��( &��Region Caribbean

Currency Dominican Peso (DOP)Surface area (square kilometres) 48 671


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Santo Domingo (2 191)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 33 431 50 980 55 433GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.3 7.8 4.5GDP per capita (current US$) 3 609.0 5 135.0 5 512.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 407.0 4 957.0 5 321.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.4 16.3 16.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 34.88 37.93 38.79Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –473 –4 330 –4 499CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 230 314 341b

Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 114 121Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 123 127Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 125 129Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) de 22.3 14.9 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) de 14.6 12.0 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 48.9 50.8 51.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.3 78.7 78.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) fg 3 691 4 125 4 306Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 164 126h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 48.8 99.8 97.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 11.5 31.4 35.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 6 112.5 United States 54.5 United States 41.6Imports 18 156.1 Haiti 16.6 China 9.8Balance –12 043.6 China 5.4 Venezuela 6.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.7Urban population (%) 2012 70.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 30.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 9.5/9.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 76.6/71.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 21.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 72.9International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 434.3/4.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2 380Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 91.3/92.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) i 2006-2012 61.3j


Threatened species 2012 134Forested area (% of land area) 2010 41.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 20 317/2.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 641.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 447Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.5/30.4a Principal rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Agegroup 10 years and over. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. f Air arrivals. g Includes nationalsresiding abroad. h 2009. i UNESCO estimate. j 2004.


/��Region South America

Currency U.S. Dollar (USD)Surface area (square kilometres) 256 369


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Quito (1 622)United Nations membership date 21 December 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 36 942 57 978 66 381GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.7 3.6 7.8GDP per capita (current US$) 2 751.0 4 008.0 4 526.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 607.0 3 931.0 4 439.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.1 25.2 28.6Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 474 –1 613 –259CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 175a 219 229Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 120 122Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 121 123Unemployment (% of labour force) b 7.4c 7.6de 6.0Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) fg 17.2h 18.6 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) fg 31.5h 28.2 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.2 53.7 54.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 84.6 82.6 82.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ij 860 1 047 1 141Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 29 184 27 025k ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 59.0 116.6 119.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.0 29.0 31.4Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 22 342.5 United States 43.5 United States 21.2Imports 24 286.1 Peru 7.9 China 13.7Balance –1 943.6 Venezuela 6.6 Colombia 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.5Urban population (%) 2012 68.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 29.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.0/8.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.9/73.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 72.7l

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) m mid-2010 393.6/2.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 144 994Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.1/103.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 52.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 3.3/36.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 32.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 2 282Forested area (% of land area) 2010 36.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 30 078/2.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 751.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 014a Series linked to former series. b Urban areas. c 2007. d Methodology revised. e Data not strictlycomparable. f Age group 10 years and over. g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. h Fourthquarter. i Excludes nationals residing abroad. j Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. k2009. l 2004. m Includes refugees.


/�'&Region Northern Africa

Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 002 000


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Cairo (11 169)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 94 456 214 623 231 222GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.5 5.2 1.8GDP per capita (current US$) 1 273.0 2 646.0 2 801.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 259.0 2 629.0 2 784.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.9 19.2 16.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 5.73 5.79 6.02Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 2 103 –4 504 –5 484CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 134 232b 255Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 110 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 110 114Unemployment (% of labour force) 11.0 9.0 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 21.5de 25.3 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 30.9de 28.2 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 20.6 23.5 23.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.8 74.2 74.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 8 244 14 051 9 497Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 83 649 98 163f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 32.5 99.0 111.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 11.7 30.2 35.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 31 582.4 Italy 8.6 United States 10.4Imports 62 282.0 India 7.2 China 9.2Balance –30 699.6 Saudi Arabia 6.3 Germany 6.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population (%) 2012 43.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 31.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 9.1/7.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.5/71.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 22.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 60.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 244.7/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 114 085Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 82.2/91.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 46.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 </2.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 128Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 215 960/2.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 894.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 25Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 15.8/27.7a Principal rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. dAverage of May and November. e Age group 15 to 64 years. f 2009. g Includes refugees.


/��Region Central America

Currency U.S. Dollar (USD)Surface area (square kilometres) 21 041 a


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) San Salvador (1 605)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 17 094 21 428 23 054GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.6 1.4 1.5GDP per capita (current US$) 2 825.0 3 460.0 3 702.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 744.0 3 371.0 3 600.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 15.3 13.3 14.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 8.75 8.75 8.75Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –622 –658 –1 223CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 118 140 147Industrial production index (2005=100) d 100 106 108Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 109 121Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 108 123Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) d 22.2ef 21.4g ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) d 20.0ef 20.8g ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 44.6 47.1 47.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 77.6 78.7 78.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 127 1 150 1 184Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 234 260h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 55.9 140.5 141.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 4.2 15.9 17.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 5 308.2 United States 46.1 United States 38.2Imports 9 964.5 Guatemala 13.9 Guatemala 9.9Balance –4 656.3 Honduras 13.2 Mexico 7.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.8Urban population (%) 2012 65.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 30.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.6/8.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 90.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.1/67.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) i 2006-2010 72.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) j mid-2010 40.3/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 43Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 88.4/90.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 54.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 13.2/100.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 26.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 74Forested area (% of land area) 2010 14.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 295/1.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 345.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 734Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 18.4/30.1a The total surface is 21040.79 square kilometres, without taking into account the last ruling of TheHague. b Principal rate. c Urban areas. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e December. fAge group 10 years and over. g Age group 16 years and over. h 2009. i Age group 15 to 44 years. j Includesrefugees.


/4��5�� Region Middle Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Malabo (137)United Nations membership date 12 November 1968

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 7 206 11 816 16 139GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.9 –0.8 7.1GDP per capita (current US$) 11 856.0 16 871.0 22 409.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 6 021.0 11 536.0 13 903.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.7 60.9 44.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 145c ... ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 111 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 113 115Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 80.4 80.6 80.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 92.5 92.3 92.3Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 24 609 23 206d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 17.6 58.9 59.2e

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.2 6.0 ...Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 7.5/1.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0h

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) i 2006-2012 0.6j

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) i 2006-2012 60.9/73.5k

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 30.3f

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) l 2008-2010 10.8/30.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 131Forested area (% of land area) 2010 58.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 811/7.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 559.0m

a Official rate. b Malabo. c 2006. d 2009. e Mobile cellular subscriptions only. f 2000. g Data refer toforeign citizens. h Value is zero, not available or not applicable. i UNESCO estimate. j 2003. k 2002. lEstimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region. m UNSD estimate.


/�� Region Eastern Africa

Currency Nakfa (ERN)Surface area (square kilometres) 117 600


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Asmara (712)United Nations membership date 28 May 1993

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 098 2 117 2 609GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.6 2.2 8.7GDP per capita (current US$) 245.0 403.0 482.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 247.0 407.0 486.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.3 9.3 10.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 15.38 15.38 15.38Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 107 107 111Food production index (2004-2006=100) 107 107 110Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 78.0 79.6 79.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 89.8 90.0 90.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) bc 83 84 107Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 1.7 4.6 5.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.8 5.4 6.2Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) e mid-2010 16.5/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 4 726Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 34.8/43.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 27.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 6.2/29.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 22.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 103Forested area (% of land area) 2010 15.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 513/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 32.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 533Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 8.9/23.2a Official rate. b Includes nationals residing abroad. c Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders.d 2002. e Estimates. f Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and deathregistration data from other countries in the region.


/��Region Northern Europe

Currency Euro (EUR) a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 29.6Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tallinn (400)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 13 903 18 981 22 175GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.9 3.3 8.3GDP per capita (current US$) 10 330.0 14 153.0 16 542.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 9 937.0 13 363.0 15 679.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 32.1 19.1 21.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) 13.22bc 11.71bc 0.77d

Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 386 549 477CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 119 151 158Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 104 122Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 110 116Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 110 116Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.9 16.9 12.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) e 33.8f 30.1g 31.9g

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) e 5.2f 4.2g 4.4g

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 53.4 56.5 56.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 65.4 67.7 68.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 917 2 372 2 665Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 3 184 3 305h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 140.2 159.2 174.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 61.5 74.1 76.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 18 132.6 Russian Federation 15.7 Russian Federation 11.4Imports 18 783.7 Sweden 14.3 Germany 9.9Balance –651.1 Finland 13.7 Finland 9.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.3Urban population (%) 2012 69.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 15.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 27.9/17.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 85.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 80.0/69.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) i 2006-2010 70.3j


Threatened species 2012 17Forested area (% of land area) 2010 52.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 15 938/11.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 361.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 675Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 1.8/8.9a Beginning 1 January 2011, the Estonian Kroon (EEK) was replaced by the euro (1 EUR=156466 EEK).b Official rate. c Currency = Estonian Kroon. d Market rate. e Age group 15 to 74 years. f Excludesconscripts. g European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). h 2009. i Age group 20 to 49 years. j 1994.


/��&��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Birr (ETB)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 104 300


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Addis Ababa (2 979)United Nations membership date 13 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 12 286 26 575 30 247GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 11.8 12.6 11.2GDP per capita (current US$) 165.0 320.0 357.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 166.0 319.0 356.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.8 24.7 25.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 8.68 16.55 17.21Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 568 –425 –783CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 138 313 417Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 126 136Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 126 135Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 6.6cde ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 79.3cde ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 78.4 78.3 78.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 91.1 89.9 89.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 227 468 523Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 244 309g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 1.4 9.4 17.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.2 0.8 1.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 614.9 Germany 12.2 China 19.3Imports 8 896.3 China 10.8 Saudi Arabia 10.1Balance –6 281.4 Somalia 9.3 India 8.4Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 548.0/0.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 290 212Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 69.6/77.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 30.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 9.2/41.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 27.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 123Forested area (% of land area) 2010 11.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 7 881/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 31.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 055Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 15.9/23.2a Official rate. b Index base 2001=100. c March. d Age group 10 years and over. e The indices are shownin terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Includes nationals residing abroad. g 2009. h 2005. i Includes refugees. j Estimatesbased, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countriesin the region.


$� �� !��Region Northern Europe

Currency Danish Krone (DKK)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 393


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tórshavn (20)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6.32 5.61 5.75CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109 121b ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 102Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 102Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 22.2cde ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 11.1cde ... ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 9 9b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 136.5 163.5 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 67.9 75.2 80.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 761.7 United Kingdom 17.3 Denmark 30.4Imports 783.4 Denmark 11.0 Norway 18.1Balance –21.7 France 10.8 Chile 6.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 41.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) fgh 2012 22.0i


Sex ratio (males per 100 females) gj 2012 108.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) g 2010-2015 82.3/76.8i

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) g 2010-2015 2.5k


Threatened species 2012 13Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 707/14.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 4 857.0l

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 284Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 4.5/8.6a Market rate. b 2009. c September. d Age group 16 years and over. e The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 2. f De jure estimate. g Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system.h Data refer to the latest available census. i 2008. j De jure national estimate. k 2007. l UNSD estimate.


$��Region Oceania-Melanesia

Currency Fiji Dollar (FJD)Surface area (square kilometres) 18 272


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Suva (177)United Nations membership date 13 October 1970

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 007 3 173 3 813GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.4 –0.2 2.0GDP per capita (current US$) 3 655.0 3 687.0 4 391.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 579.0 3 571.0 4 252.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 15.7 16.8 17.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.74 1.82 1.82Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –257 –360 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 115 146 159Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 101 104Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 83 83Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 83 83Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 39.6 39.3 39.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 79.6 79.6 79.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 545 632 675Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 29 40d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 38.6 96.2 98.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 8.5 20.0 28.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)e (% of exports)ef (% of imports)e

Exports 841.4 Australia 21.0 Singapore 33.1Imports 1 808.5 United States 11.4 Australia 20.3Balance –967.1 New Zealand 15.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Urban population (%) 2012 52.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 28.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 9.0/7.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 104.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 72.3/66.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 17.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 40.9g

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 18.5/2.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 8Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 96.7/93.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) h 2006-2012 53.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 </1.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 262Forested area (% of land area) 2010 56.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 846/1.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 358.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 3 040Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.2/28.7a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Excludes nationals residing abroad. d2009. e 2010. f For more information, refer to the technical notes. g 1974. h UNESCO estimate.


$��Region Northern Europe



Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 16.0 b

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Helsinki (1 134)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 195 778 236 802 263 247GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.9 3.3 2.7GDP per capita (current US$) 37 331.0 44 142.0 48 887.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 37 503.0 44 799.0 49 152.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.1 19.0 19.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) c 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 6 330 3 495 –1 860CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 106d 116 120d

Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 100 101Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 94 99Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 94 99Unemployment (% of labour force) e 8.4 8.4 7.8Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) e 25.6f 23.2g 22.9g

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) e 4.8f 4.4g 4.2g

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 56.8 56.1 55.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 65.3 64.5 64.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 3 140 3 670 4 192Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 5 376 5 516h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 140.9 179.7 186.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 74.5 86.9 89.4Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 78 794.2 Sweden 11.8 Russian Federation 18.2Imports 83 861.7 Germany 9.4 Sweden 14.1Balance –5 067.5 Russian Federation 9.3 Germany 13.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 –0.5Urban population (%) a 2012 83.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) a 2012 16.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 28.3/23.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 96.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 83.3/77.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 2.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) i 2006-2010 77.4j

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) a mid-2010 225.7/4.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 15 072Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.7/102.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 53.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.3/3.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 42.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 24Forested area (% of land area) 2010 73.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 53 524/10.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 4 555.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 650Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 1.0/8.7a Includes Åland Islands. b Surface area excludes Åland Islands. c Market rate. d Series linked to formerseries. e Age group 15 to 74 years. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g European LabourForce Survey (Eurostat). h 2009. i Age group 25 to 49 years. j 1989.


$�� Region Western Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Paris (10 620)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 136 556 2 565 756 2 775 518GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.8 1.7 1.7GDP per capita (current US$) 34 002.0 39 637.0 42 642.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 34 534.0 40 393.0 43 446.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.4 19.5 20.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –10 260 –39 790 –54 440CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 110 119 121Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 91 93Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 98 99Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 98 99Unemployment (% of labour force) 8.9 9.3 9.2Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 23.7c 22.2 22.1Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 3.6c 2.9 2.9Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.2 51.2 51.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 62.5 62.1 61.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 74 988 77 648 81 411Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) d 46 788 45 299e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 134.1 156.9 161.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 42.9 80.1 79.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 581 541.9 Germany 16.5 Germany 16.9Imports 700 851.6 Italy 8.2 China 8.0Balance –119 309.8 Spain 7.3 Belgium 7.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –3.3Urban population (%) 2012 86.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 18.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 25.9/21.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 94.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 84.9/78.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) f 2006-2010 76.6g


Threatened species 2012 219Forested area (% of land area) 2010 29.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) d 2009 363 058/5.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) d 2009 2 778.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 650Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 8.5/15.5a Market rate. b European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.3. d Includes Monaco. e 2009. f Metropolitan France only. g 2004-2005.


$� ��5��Region South America



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Cayenne (67)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 108 119 122Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 97 101Food production index (2004-2006=100) 95 97 101Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 53.5 53.8 53.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.1 64.9 64.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 95 83b ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) c 53 61b ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population (%) 2012 76.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 32.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.5/7.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 80.5/73.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 12.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.1International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 107.5/46.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 65Forested area (% of land area) 2010 98.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 700/3.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 260.0c

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) d 3 674Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) d 22.5/30.1a Market rate. b 2009. c UNSD estimate. d Rochambeau.


$� ��'� ��Region Oceania-Polynesia

Currency CFP Franc (XPF)Surface area (square kilometres) 4 000


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Papeete (137)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 5 463 6 675 7 198GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.3 1.6 1.6GDP per capita (current US$) 21 434.0 24 654.0 26 290.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 21 434.0 24 654.0 26 290.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 17.0 17.1 17.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 100.84 90.81 92.36CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 106 116 118Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 105 104 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 105 104 104Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 47.4 47.9 47.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 66.9 66.7 66.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 208 154 163Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 15 18c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 68.0 100.0 101.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 21.5 49.0 49.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 149.8 China, Hong Kong SAR 26.6 France 26.4Imports 1 627.7 Japan 20.8 Singapore 15.4Balance –1 477.9 France 20.0 United States 10.3Social indicators


Threatened species 2012 169Forested area (% of land area) 2010 42.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 894/3.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 141.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) d 1 761Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) d 22.3/29.5a UN operational exchange rate. b Excludes nationals residing abroad. c 2009. d Tahiti.


5��Region Middle Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Libreville (686)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 9 459 18 771 24 146GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.6 5.6 5.8GDP per capita (current US$) 6 901.0 12 469.0 15 738.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 6 138.0 10 817.0 13 582.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.8 24.0 25.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 1 983 ... ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 105 123 124Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 122 133Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 122 133Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 11.8cd ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 24.2cd ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.1 56.0 56.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 65.0 64.9 65.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 269 ... ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 13 822 12 402f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 56.6 109.0 119.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 4.9 7.2 8.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 5 356.0 United States 59.0 France 32.9Imports 2 500.9 China 8.0 Belgium 15.7Balance 2 855.1 Spain 5.3 United States 7.1Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 284.1/18.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 12 792Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) i 2006-2012 3.8g

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) i 2006-2012 90.9/94.8g

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 35.7j

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) k 2008-2010 7.0/20.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 15.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 205Forested area (% of land area) 2010 85.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 623/1.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 456.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 842Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.3/28.6a Official rate. b Libreville. c Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire (World Bank). d The indices areshown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. e Arrivals of non-resident tourists at Libreville airport. f 2009. g 2000. hData refer to foreign citizens. i UNESCO estimate. j 1999. k Estimates based, for the most part, on causeof death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


5��Region Western Africa

Currency Dalasi (GMD)Surface area (square kilometres) 11 295


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Banjul (506)United Nations membership date 21 September 1965

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 630 963 1 225GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –0.9 6.1 5.5GDP per capita (current US$) 419.0 557.0 689.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 379.0 513.0 635.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 29.2 27.5 28.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 28.13 28.39 30.24Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –51 21 21CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 157 193 202Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 94 133 86Food production index (2004-2006=100) 94 133 86Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 71.8 72.4 72.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 83.4 83.2 83.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 108 91 106Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 19.4 88.4 91.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.8 9.2 10.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 94.7 Senegal 35.3 Côte d'Ivoire 21.1Imports 343.7 Guinea 23.1 Brazil 9.7Balance –249.0 Mali 16.7 China 8.8Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 290.1/16.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 9 554Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) e 2006-2012 69.4/69.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 19.2f

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 6.3/15.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 7.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 49Forested area (% of land area) 2010 48.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 436/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 88.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 977Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 19.9/32.0a Market rate. b Banjul and Kombo St. Mary only. c Charter tourists only. d 2001. e UNESCO estimate.f 2004. g Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


5 ��Region Western Asia

Currency Lari (GEL)Surface area (square kilometres) 69 700


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 62.1Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tbilisi (1 121)

United Nations membership date 31 July 1992Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 411 11 638 14 367GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.6 6.3 7.0GDP per capita (current US$) 1 432.0 2 674.0 3 319.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 453.0 2 592.0 3 211.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.1 19.3 21.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 1.79 1.77 1.67Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –757 –1 323 –1 907CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 132 189 ...Industrial production index (2005=100) d 100 137 167Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 121 67 73Food production index (2004-2006=100) 121 68 74Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 9.3d ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 54.3d ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.4 55.6 55.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 73.3 73.8 74.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 560 2 032 2 822Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 619 778f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 39.0 116.9 133.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.1 26.9 36.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 189.1 Azerbaijan 19.5 Turkey 18.0Imports 7 057.1 Turkey 10.4 Ukraine 10.0Balance –4 868.0 Armenia 10.2 Azerbaijan 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 –0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.9Urban population (%) a 2012 52.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) a 2012 16.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 22.4/16.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 89.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 77.3/70.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 25.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 47.3h


Threatened species 2012 50Forested area (% of land area) 2010 39.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 5 840/1.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 634.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 496Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 13.0/13.0i

a Includes Abkhazia and South Ossetia. b Official rate. c 5 cities. d The indices are shown in terms ofISIC Rev. 3. e Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. f 2009. g Age group 15 to 44 years.h 2005. i Refers to average temperature.


5 ��'Region Western Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Berlin (3 462)United Nations membership date 18 September 1973

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 766 254 3 306 028 3 604 061GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.7 4.2 3.0GDP per capita (current US$) 33 514.0 40 169.0 43 865.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 33 893.0 40 981.0 44 682.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 17.3 17.5 18.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 140 220 200 710 202 730CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 108 117 120Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 104 112Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 103 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 103 104Unemployment (% of labour force) 11.2 7.1 5.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 29.8c 28.4 28.3Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 2.4c 1.6 1.6Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.6 52.9 53.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 66.8 66.7 66.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 21 500 26 875 28 374Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 96 432 82 591e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 162.4 191.2 195.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 68.7 82.0 83.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 482 202.0 France 9.5 Netherlands 9.1Imports 1 260 298.0 United States 7.0 China 8.9Balance 221 904.8 Netherlands 6.5 France 7.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.7Urban population (%) 2012 74.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 13.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 29.1/24.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.0/78.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) f 2006-2010 70.1g

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 10 758.1/13.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 658 818Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 100.9/105.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.8/0.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 32.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 107Forested area (% of land area) 2010 32.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 733 998/8.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 241.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 571Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.9/13.4a Market rate. b European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.3. d Arrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments. e 2009. f Age group20 to 39 years. g 1992.


5��Region Western Africa

Currency (new) Cedi (GHS) a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 104.7Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Accra (2 573)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 17 198 31 305 39 200GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.2 6.6 15.1GDP per capita (current US$) 795.0 1 283.0 1 570.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 785.0 1 297.0 1 544.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.6 22.4 26.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 0.91 1.47 1.55Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 105 –2 700 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 251 511 555Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 126 129Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 125 129Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 13.6cdefg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 57.2cdefg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 67.7 66.8 66.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.0 71.6 71.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 429 931 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 484 591i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 14.8 72.6 85.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.8 12.7 14.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 18 400.6 Togo 25.0 United Kingdom 16.5Imports 13 573.3 South Africa 17.1 China 15.2Balance 4 827.3 France 9.4 United States 9.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population (%) 2012 52.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 38.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.3/5.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 103.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 65.8/63.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 43.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 23.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 851.8/7.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 26 220Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 81.4/87.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 37.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 5.9/25.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 213Forested area (% of land area) 2010 22.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 7 438/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 111.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 807Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.4/30.8a Beginning 1 July 2007, 1 new Cedi = 10000 old Cedis. b Principal rate. c 2006. d Age group 15 to 64years. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Living standards survey. g September of thepreceding year to September of the current year. h Includes nationals residing abroad. i 2009. j Estimatesbased, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countriesin the region.


5� � Region Southern Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Athens (3 414)United Nations membership date 25 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 240 076 301 065 299 001GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.3 –3.5 –6.9GDP per capita (current US$) 21 468.0 26 504.0 26 251.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 21 155.0 25 781.0 25 416.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.7 16.6 14.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –18 233 –30 897 –29 227CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 118b 139 143b

Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 85 78Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 82 85Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 85 87Unemployment (% of labour force) 9.8 12.5 17.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 22.4d 19.7 17.8Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 12.4d 12.5 12.4Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 42.3 44.5 44.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 65.0 64.9 65.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 14 765 15 007 16 427Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 9 251 9 047f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 148.2 160.0 156.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 24.0 44.4 53.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 31 711.1 Italy 9.3 Germany 10.5Imports 60 832.2 Turkey 7.8 Russian Federation 9.5Balance –29 121.1 Germany 7.7 Italy 9.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population (%) 2012 61.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 27.0/22.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.6/77.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 76.2h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 1 132.8/10.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 45 720Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 103.9/106.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 49.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 </5.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 21.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 272Forested area (% of land area) 2010 30.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 94 839/8.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 852.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 414Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.3/22.5a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). d The indicesare shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Information based on administrative data. f 2009. g Age group 16to 45 years. h 2001. i Data refer to foreign citizens.


5� ��Region Northern America

Currency Danish Krone (DKK)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 166 086


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nuuk (16)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 650 2 186 2 439GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.7 1.2 2.6GDP per capita (current US$) 28 856.0 38 154.0 42 575.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 28 172.0 37 264.0 41 585.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.8 55.6 47.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6.32 5.61 5.75CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 132 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 99 99Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 99 99Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 137.5 138.2 137.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 57.7 63.0 64.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)b

Exports 473.7 Denmark 92.0 Denmark 54.5Imports 966.1 Portugal 3.4 Sweden 21.6Balance –492.4 Iceland 1.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.9Urban population (%) 2012 85.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) cde 2012 22.2f

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) cde 2012 11.0/11.4f

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) dg 2012 112.4f

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) d 2010-2015 72.8/67.8h

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) d 2010-2015 2.2i


Threatened species 2012 16Forested area (% of land area) 2010 0.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 575/10.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 333.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 754Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) –4.0/1.3a Market rate. b For more information, refer to the technical notes. c De jure estimate. d Data compiledby the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. e Data refer to the latest available census. f 2011.g De jure national estimate. h 2006 - 2010. i 2008.


5� ��Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) St.George's (41)United Nations membership date 17 September 1974

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 701 784 825GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 12.0 0.4 0.0GDP per capita (current US$) 6 819.0 7 500.0 7 868.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 6 543.0 7 007.0 7 403.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 46.0 21.2 20.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.70 2.70 2.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –193 –221 –217CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112 136b ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 77 89 93Food production index (2004-2006=100) 77 89 93Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 99 110 118Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 72.3 143.9 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 20.5 33.5 ...Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)c (% of exports) (% of imports)c

Imports 281.8 United States 31.9Trinidad and Tobago 25.2United Kingdom 4.2

Social indicatorsPopulation growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population (%) 2012 39.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 27.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 11.1/8.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.7/74.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 13.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) d 2006-2010 54.3e

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 12.6/12.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 3Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.9f


Threatened species 2012 43Forested area (% of land area) 2010 50.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 245/2.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 795.0a Official rate. b Series linked to former series. c 2009. d Age group 15 to 44 years. e 1990. f 2003.


5�� & Region Caribbean


Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 463 a

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 271.6Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Basse-Terre (13)

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 0.85 0.75 0.77CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112 122 125Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 89 100Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 89 100Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) ... ... 13.7cd

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) ... ... 2.4cd

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 54.5 54.3 54.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.5 65.3 64.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ef 372g 392 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) h 22 47i ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 0.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) a 2012 98.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) a 2012 21.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 19.2/16.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 89.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 83.6/76.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 6.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 2.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 29.4j


Threatened species 2012 58Forested area (% of land area) 2010 39.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 737/3.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 282.0h

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) k 1 779Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) k 22.1/30.5a Includes Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin (French part). b Market rate. c March to June. d Excludesthe institutional population. e Air arrivals. f Excludes Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin (French part).g Data based on a survey conducted at Guadeloupe airport. h UNSD estimate. i 2009. j 1975-1976. k LeRaizet.


5��Region Oceania-Micronesia



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Hagåtña (169)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 116 154 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 97 97Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 97 97Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 48.6 47.5 47.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.4 73.8 73.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 228 1 196 1 159Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) a 38.9 36.4 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 38.6 50.6b ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) 2012 93.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 26.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 12.3/10.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 103.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.8/74.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 8.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) c 2006-2010 66.6d


Threatened species 2012 37Forested area (% of land area) 2010 47.0a Main telephone lines only. b 2009. c Age group 18 to 44 years. d 2002.


5�� Region Central America

Currency Quetzal (GTQ)Surface area (square kilometres) 108 889


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Guatemala City (1 168)United Nations membership date 21 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 27 211 41 341 46 898GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.3 2.9 3.9GDP per capita (current US$) 2 140.0 2 873.0 3 178.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 113.0 2 789.0 3 085.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.3 14.8 14.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 7.61 8.02 7.81Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 301 –678 –1 529CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 144 193 205b

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 126 126Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 128 128Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 22.8cde ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 33.2cde ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 44.9 48.8 49.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 87.5 88.3 88.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 1 316 1 876 1 823Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 378 925g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 45.3 136.0 151.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 5.7 10.5 11.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 10 161.0 United States 41.6 United States 39.2Imports 16 610.8 El Salvador 11.1 Mexico 11.2Balance –6 449.8 Honduras 8.0 China 6.9Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 59.5/0.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 159Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 91.8/96.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 50.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 10.0/84.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 242Forested area (% of land area) 2010 34.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 15 191/1.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 335.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 186Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 14.7/25.0a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c 2006. d Age group 10 years and over. e The indices areshown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. g 2009. h 2002. iIncludes refugees.


5�� Region Western Africa

Currency Guinean Franc (GNF)Surface area (square kilometres) 245 857


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Conakry (1 786)United Nations membership date 12 December 1958

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 935 5 233 5 558GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.0 1.9 4.2GDP per capita (current US$) 325.0 524.0 544.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 319.0 517.0 531.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 27.6 30.0 41.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 4 500.00 6 083.95 7 089.53Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –160 –329 –1 215CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 185 439 532Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 113 114Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 113 114Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 63.7 65.2 65.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 78.3 78.3 78.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 45 30d ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 43 45e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.4 40.3 44.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.5 1.0 1.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 1 430.5 France 24.5 Netherlands 20.6Imports 1 835.5 Switzerland 19.5 France 10.1Balance –405.0 Russian Federation 10.6 United Kingdom 7.9Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) hi mid-2010 394.6/3.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 17 215Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 62.0/78.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 25.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 9.5/35.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 140Forested area (% of land area) 2010 27.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 227/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 46.0k

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 3 776Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.9/29.9a Market rate. b Conakry. c Air arrivals at Conakry airport. d 2007. e 2009. f 2008. g 2005. h Data referto foreign citizens. i Includes refugees. j Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modellingand death registration data from other countries in the region. k UNSD estimate.


5�� 6��Region Western Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bissau (423)United Nations membership date 17 September 1974

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 573 817 914GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.0 1.6 4.3GDP per capita (current US$) 419.0 539.0 591.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 410.0 539.0 583.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 6.2 7.2 8.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –46 –114b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) cd 104 122 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 132 136Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 132 137Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 66.1 67.8 68.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 78.3 78.2 78.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 5 30f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 7.9 0.3g ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.9 2.5 2.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population (%) 2012 44.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 41.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.9/5.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 50.4/47.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 109.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 10.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 19.2/1.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 7 891Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.3i

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 42.2/64.5j


Threatened species 2012 59Forested area (% of land area) 2010 72.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 293/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 65.0l

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 756m

Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 19.7/32.1m

a Official rate. b 2009. c Bissau. d Index base 2003=100. e Air arrivals. f 2007. g Main telephone linesonly. h Includes refugees. i 1999. j 2000. k Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modellingand death registration data from other countries in the region. l UNSD estimate. m January to Novemberonly.


5�'��Region South America

Currency Guyana Dollar (GYD)Surface area (square kilometres) 214 969


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Georgetown (127)United Nations membership date 20 September 1966

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 315 2 259 2 577GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –2.0 3.6 4.6GDP per capita (current US$) 1 763.0 2 994.0 3 408.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 751.0 2 626.0 2 971.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.3 25.4 21.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 200.25 203.50 203.75Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –96 –160 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 128 177c ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 94 106 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 94 106 113Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) ... ... 15.1de

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) ... ... 1.4de

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 39.2 41.3 41.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.7 79.6 79.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 117 152 157Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 52.5 93.5 88.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 18.2g 29.9 32.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 048.7 United States 22.8 United States 26.6Imports 1 683.9 Canada 20.1 Trinidad and Tobago 16.4Balance –635.2 United Kingdom 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 28.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 31.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 8.0/6.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 73.5/67.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 36.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 42.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 11.6/1.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 8Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 92.7/86.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 69.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 7.5/23.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 31.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 180Forested area (% of land area) 2010 77.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 554/2.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 686.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 263Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 24.0/30.5a Principal rate. b Georgetown. c Series linked to former series. d March to June. e Excludes the insti-tutional population. f Arrivals at Timehri airport only. g 2008.



Currency Gourde (HTG)Surface area (square kilometres) 27 750


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Port-au-Prince (2 207)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 807 6 079 6 732GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.8 –5.4 5.6GDP per capita (current US$) 407.0 608.0 665.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 414.0 609.0 666.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 14.3 13.3 14.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 43.00 39.88 40.98Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –361 –1 956 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 252b 375 406Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 106 112Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 107 113Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 58.2 59.8 60.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 69.5 70.5 70.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 112 255d 349Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 23 18e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 6.9 40.5 41.5f

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.4 8.4 ...Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 35.0/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.4/8.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 4.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 146Forested area (% of land area) 2010 4.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 268/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 74.0a Principal rate. b Series linked to former series. c Air arrivals. d Includes nationals residing abroad. e2009. f Mobile cellular subscriptions only. g 2005-2006.


��Region Central America

Currency Lempira (HNL)Surface area (square kilometres) 112 492


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tegucigalpa (1 088)United Nations membership date 17 December 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 9 757 15 400 17 447GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.1 2.8 3.6GDP per capita (current US$) 1 418.0 2 026.0 2 250.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 352.0 1 947.0 2 125.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.9 23.4 25.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 18.90 18.90 18.90Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –304 –955 –1 503CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 150 208 222Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 104 110Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 107 114Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 105 110Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 20.9e 19.5 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 39.2e 36.0 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 39.6 41.9 42.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 83.7 82.9 82.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 673 863 871Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 148 240f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 25.8 133.9 111.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.5 11.1 15.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 2 628.3 United States 47.7 United States 36.0Imports 5 953.5 El Salvador 7.0 Guatemala 10.6Balance –3 325.2 Germany 6.5 Mexico 6.6Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 24.3/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 17Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 99.6/93.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 53.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 9.7/131.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 19.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 252Forested area (% of land area) 2010 46.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 7 698/1.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 331.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 872Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 16.7/27.9a Principal rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Age group 10 years and over. d Theindices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. e September. f 2009. g 2005-2006. h Includes refugees.


��'Region Eastern Europe

Currency Forint (HUF)Surface area (square kilometres) 93 027


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Budapest (1 737)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 110 322 127 967 138 714GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.0 1.3 1.6GDP per capita (current US$) 10 937.0 12 818.0 13 919.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 10 347.0 12 211.0 13 229.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.8 18.3 17.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 213.58 208.65 240.68Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –8 238 1 515 2 033CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 133 173 180Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 108 114Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96 80 87Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 80 87Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.2 11.2 10.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 32.4cd 30.7e 30.7e

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 5.0cd 4.5e 4.8e

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 42.9 43.8 43.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 58.3 58.4 58.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 9 979 9 510 10 250Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 7 028 6 879f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 126.3 150.1 146.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 39.0 53.0 59.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 111 216.8 Germany 24.8 Germany 23.9Imports 101 370.0 Romania 6.1 Russian Federation 8.8Balance 9 846.8 Slovakia 5.9 Austria 6.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.7Urban population (%) 2012 69.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 27.2/19.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 90.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.5/70.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 80.6h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 368.1/3.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 5 555Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 99.8/101.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.2/1.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 64Forested area (% of land area) 2010 23.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 48 636/4.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 103.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 516Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.3/15.0a Official rate. b Age group 15 to 74 years. c Excludes conscripts. d The indices are shown in terms ofISIC Rev. 3. e European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). f 2009. g Age group 18 to 41 years. h 1992-1993.i Includes refugees.


!� ��Region Northern Europe

Currency Icelandic Krona (ISK)Surface area (square kilometres) 103 000


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Reykjavík (206)United Nations membership date 19 November 1946

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 16 286 12 569 14 026GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.2 –4.0 2.6GDP per capita (current US$) 54 884.0 39 263.0 43 240.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 52 906.0 32 377.0 36 764.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.3 12.8 14.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 62.98 115.05 122.71Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –2 648 –1 012 –973CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 122 182 190Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 109 110Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 109 110Unemployment (% of labour force) c 2.5 7.6 7.0Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) d 21.7e 17.9f 18.1f

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) d 6.5e 5.5f 5.5f

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 70.8 70.8 70.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.2 78.2 78.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 374 489 566Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 953 1 691g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 160.7 167.0 164.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 87.0 95.0 95.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 5 348.8 Netherlands 32.4 Norway 15.9Imports 4 845.8 Germany 15.0 United States 10.9Balance 503.0 United Kingdom 9.0 Germany 7.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.6Urban population (%) 2012 93.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 20.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 18.4/16.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.8/80.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 2.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.1International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 37.2/11.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 245Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.3/103.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 63.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 39.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 19Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 026/6.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 7 377.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 798Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 1.9/7.0a Official rate. b Annual averages are based on the months February-December and January of thefollowing year. c Age group 16 years and over. d Age group 16 to 74 years. e The indices are shown interms of ISIC Rev. 3. f European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). g 2009.


!��Region South-central Asia

Currency Indian Rupee (INR)Surface area (square kilometres) 3 287 263

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 1 241 492Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 377.7

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) New Delhi (...) a

United Nations membership date 30 October 1945Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 837 499 1 678 297 1 897 608GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.3 9.6 6.9GDP per capita (current US$) 735.0 1 370.0 1 528.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 729.0 1 356.0 1 514.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 31.5 32.5 32.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 45.07 44.81 53.26Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –10 284 –52 275 –60 038CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 122 183 199Industrial production index (2005=100) de 100 152 158Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 124 131Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 123 129Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 19.0 22.4 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 55.8 51.1 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 37.0 29.0 29.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 83.3 80.7 80.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 3 919 5 776 6 309Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 314 739 403 962g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 12.3 64.3 74.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 2.4 7.5 10.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)h (% of imports)Exports 301 483.3 United Arab Emirates 12.4 China 12.0Imports 462 402.8 United States 10.9 United Arab Emirates 7.7Balance –160 919.5 Switzerland 6.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population (%) 2012 31.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 29.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 8.6/7.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 106.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 67.6/64.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 47.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 56.3i

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) j mid-2010 5 436.0/0.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 188 637Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 81.4/85.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 40.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.5/3.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 11.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 935Forested area (% of land area) 2010 23.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 977 805/1.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 439.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 716Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 19.0/31.3a The population of New Delhi was estimated at 249,998 in the year 2011. New Delhi is included in theurban agglomeration of Delhi, the population of which is 22,653,600. b Market rate. c Industrial workers.d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Average of 12 months beginning 1 April of the yearstated. f Excludes nationals residing abroad. g 2009. h For more information, refer to the technical notes.i 2005-2006. j Includes refugees.


!�� Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Rupiah (IDR)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 910 931


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Jakarta (9 769)United Nations membership date 28 September 1950

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 285 869 708 027 846 834GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.7 6.2 6.5GDP per capita (current US$) 1 258.0 2 952.0 3 495.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 196.0 2 869.0 3 395.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.6 32.1 32.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 9 830.00 8 991.00 9 068.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 278 5 144 2 070CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 156 227 239Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 120 125Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 121 125Unemployment (% of labour force) 10.8 7.3 6.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 18.7c 19.3d 20.6d

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 44.0c 38.3d 35.9d

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.0 51.0 51.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 85.3 84.2 84.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 5 002 7 003 7 650Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 219 724 293 181e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 26.6 105.1 113.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.6 10.9 18.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 203 496.6 Japan 16.6 China 14.8Imports 177 435.6 China 11.3 Singapore 14.6Balance 26 061.0 Singapore 9.1 Japan 11.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.6Urban population (%) 2012 51.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 26.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 9.3/7.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 71.8/68.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 24.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 61.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) fg mid-2010 122.9/0.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 4 239Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 98.1/97.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 46.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) h 2008-2010 2.3/13.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 18.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 1 154Forested area (% of land area) 2010 52.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 451 412/1.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 549.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 655Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 25.0/31.8a Market rate. b August. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d The indices are shown interms of ISIC Rev. 2. e 2009. f Data refer to foreign citizens. g Includes refugees. h Estimates based, forthe most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


!��!��( &��Region South-central Asia

Currency Iranian Rial (IRR)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 628 750 a


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tehran (7 304)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 205 586 428 960 521 835GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.3 5.9 2.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 948.0 5 799.0 6 977.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 903.0 5 755.0 6 913.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 25.8 26.5 27.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 9 091.00 10 353.00 11 165.00CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 193 386 466Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 106 114Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 106 114Unemployment (% of labour force) c 10.3d 11.5e ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cf 30.3 32.2d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cf 24.7 21.2d ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 19.4 16.1 16.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 74.1 71.8 72.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) g 1 889 2 938 3 354Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 325 816 361 954e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 41.4 108.0 112.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 8.1 16.0 21.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)h (% of imports)h

Exports 130 544.0 United Arab Emirates 26.6Imports 68 319.0Balance 62 225.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population (%) 2012 69.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 22.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.9/7.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 102.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.3/71.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 23.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 73.3i

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) j mid-2010 2 128.7/2.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 886 914Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 92.7/95.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 49.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.6/2.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 3.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 108Forested area (% of land area) 2010 7.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 601 563/8.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 750.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 230Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 11.7/22.5a Land area. b Official rate. c Age group 10 years and over. d 2008. e 2009. f The indices are shown interms of ISIC Rev. 3. g Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. h For more information, referto the technical notes. i 2002. j Includes refugees.


!��4Region Western Asia

Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD)Surface area (square kilometres) 435 244


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Baghdad (6 036)United Nations membership date 21 December 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 36 268 110 693 122 750GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.4 5.9 8.6GDP per capita (current US$) 1 326.0 3 495.0 3 758.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 353.0 3 312.0 2 484.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.1 19.1 15.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1 487.00 1 170.00 1 170.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –7 513 26 973b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 323 660c 697Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 104 104 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 104 104 113Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) d 17.8ef 18.2b ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) d 17.0ef 23.4b ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 13.5 14.3 14.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.5 69.3 69.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) g 864b 1 518 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 96 426 118 318h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 9.7 78.9 83.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.9 2.5 5.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.2Urban population (%) 2012 66.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 42.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.6/4.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 72.6/67.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 33.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 49.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) ij mid-2010 83.4/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 752 466Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 72.6/89.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) k 2006-2012 36.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) l 2008-2010 0.8/3.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 25.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 61Forested area (% of land area) 2010 2.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 108 949/3.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 065.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 123Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 14.9/30.6a Principal rate. b 2008. c Series linked to former series. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.3. e May. f 2004. g Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. h 2009. i Data refer to foreigncitizens. j Includes refugees. k UNESCO estimate. l Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of deathmodelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


!� ��Region Northern Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Dublin (1 121)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 202 752 207 255 221 022GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.9 –0.8 1.4GDP per capita (current US$) 48 761.0 46 367.0 48 836.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 42 046.0 38 903.0 39 409.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 26.7 12.0 10.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –7 150 954 144CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 119 128 131Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 109 109Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 101 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 101 104Unemployment (% of labour force) 4.3 13.6 14.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 27.9bc 19.5d 18.9d


Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.9 52.4 52.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.5 68.3 68.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 7 333 7 134fg 7 630Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 502 1 356h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 152.0 151.7 153.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 41.6 69.9 76.8Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 129 346.4 United States 23.1 United Kingdom 34.6Imports 67 075.9 United Kingdom 15.6 United States 12.2Balance 62 270.5 Belgium 14.5 Germany 7.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 62.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 21.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 18.1/16.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.2/78.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) i 2006-2010 64.8j


Threatened species 2012 33Forested area (% of land area) 2010 11.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 41 608/9.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 253.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 733Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.3/12.8a Market rate. b Second quarter. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d European LabourForce Survey (Eurostat). e Includes tourists from North Ireland. f Methodology revised. g Data are notstrictly comparable with those of previous years. h 2009. i Age group 18 to 49 years. j 2004-2005.


!�� Region Western Asia

Currency Shekel (ILS)Surface area (square kilometres) 22 072


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Jerusalem (791)United Nations membership date 11 May 1949

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 133 968 217 445 242 920GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.9 4.8 4.7GDP per capita (current US$) 20 284.0 29 312.0 32 123.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 20 072.0 28 464.0 31 278.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.6 17.8 19.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 4.60 3.55 3.82Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 4 101 6 336 194CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109 124 124b

Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 125 127Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 104 106Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 105 106Unemployment (% of labour force) de 9.0 6.6 5.6Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 21.4 20.4fg ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 2.0 1.7g ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.0 52.5 52.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 60.8 62.4 62.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 1 903 2 803 2 820Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 529 2 511g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 161.9 168.8 167.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 25.2 67.5 70.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)i

Exports 67 796.3 United States 28.7Imports 73 526.1 China, Hong Kong SAR 7.9Balance –5 729.8 Belgium 5.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population (%) 2012 91.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 27.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 17.0/13.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 84.2/79.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) j 2006-2010 68.0k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) l mid-2010 2 940.5/40.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 47 704Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.0/102.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.6/7.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 20.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 137Forested area (% of land area) 2010 7.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 67 161/9.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 918.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 554Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 13.5/21.5a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Includesthe residents of East Jerusalem. e Includes persons who did not work in the country during the previous12 months. f Excludes mining and quarrying. g 2009. h Excludes nationals residing abroad. i For moreinformation, refer to the technical notes. j Age group 18 to 39 years. k 1987-1988. l Includes refugees.


!��'Region Southern Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Rome (3 298)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 786 275 2 056 941 2 195 938GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.9 1.8 0.4GDP per capita (current US$) 30 446.0 33 970.0 36 124.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 30 454.0 33 810.0 35 849.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.1 19.6 19.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –29 744 –72 015 –71 874CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112b 123b 127c

Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 89 88Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 97 94Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 97 95Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.7 8.4 8.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) d 30.8e 28.8 28.5Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) d 4.2e 3.8 3.7Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 37.7 37.7 37.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 61.1 59.6 59.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 36 513 43 626 46 119Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) g 21 749 18 655h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 164.6 185.1 186.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 35.0 53.7 56.8Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 523 256.3 Germany 13.0 Germany 15.5Imports 558 832.0 France 11.5 France 8.3Balance –35 575.7 United States 6.1 China 7.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population (%) 2012 68.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 29.8/24.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 84.6/79.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) i 2006-2010 62.7j


Threatened species 2012 261Forested area (% of land area) 2010 31.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) g 2009 400 508/6.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) g 2009 2 637.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 733Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 10.6/20.3a Market rate. b Excludes tobacco. c Series replacing former series. d European Labour Force Survey(Eurostat). e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Excludes seasonal and border workers. gIncludes San Marino. h 2009. i Age group 20 to 49 years. j 1995-1996.


7��Region Caribbean

Currency Jamaican Dollar (JMD)Surface area (square kilometres) 10 991


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kingston (571)United Nations membership date 18 September 1962

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 11 239 13 458 14 746GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.9 –1.4 1.5GDP per capita (current US$) 4 191.0 4 910.0 5 360.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 939.0 4 701.0 5 132.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 26.7 19.7 20.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 64.38 85.60 86.37Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 071 –934 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 166 296 319Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96 99 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 99 104Unemployment (% of labour force) b 11.3 12.4 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 17.7c 15.9de 16.1de

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 18.1c 20.2de 17.6de

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 57.5 56.0 56.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.2 72.0 71.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) fg 1 479 1 922 1 952Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 17 14h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 85.8 125.7 118.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 12.8 27.7 31.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)i (% of exports)i (% of imports)i

Exports 1 327.6 United States 49.6 United States 35.9Imports 5 225.2 Canada 12.3 Venezuela 14.0Balance –3 897.6 United Kingdom 6.3 Trinidad and Tobago 13.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population (%) 2012 52.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 28.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 11.5/10.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 76.0/70.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 22.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 69.0j

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 30.0/1.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 20Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 90.1/91.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 68.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 10.3/95.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 287Forested area (% of land area) 2010 31.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 8 566/3.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 984.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 813Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.9/31.4a Market rate. b Age group 14 years and over. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. d Averageof quarterly estimates. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Includes nationals residingabroad. g Air arrivals of non-resident tourists. h 2009. i 2010. j 2002-2003.


7�&��Region Eastern Asia

Currency Yen (JPY)Surface area (square kilometres) 377 930


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tokyo (37 217)United Nations membership date 18 December 1956

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 571 867 5 488 425 5 870 357GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.3 4.4 –0.7GDP per capita (current US$) 36 172.0 43 374.0 46 407.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 37 013.0 44 478.0 48 084.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.3 20.1 20.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 117.97 81.45 77.72Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 165 780 203 920 119 060CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 98b 97 97b

Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 95 92Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 94 93Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 94 93Unemployment (% of labour force) 4.4 5.1 4.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 27.9 25.3 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 4.4 3.7 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 48.4 49.5 49.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 73.4 72.0 71.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ef 6 728 8 611 6 219Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 38 138 36 399g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 122.3 149.3 153.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 66.9 78.2 79.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 823 183.8 China 19.7 China 21.5Imports 855 380.5 United States 15.5 United States 8.9Balance –32 196.7 Republic of Korea 8.0 Australia 6.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –7.6Urban population (%) 2012 91.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 13.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 34.3/28.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 94.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 87.1/80.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 2.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 54.3i

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) j mid-2010 2 176.2/1.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 7 581Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 102.6/102.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 45.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 </<Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 345Forested area (% of land area) 2010 69.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 100 233/8.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 003.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 529Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.9/20.0a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c Average of monthly estimates. d The indices are shownin terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Excludes nationals residing abroad. f Arrivals of non-resident visitors at nationalborders. g 2009. h Age group 20 to 49 years. i 2005. j Data refer to foreign citizens.


7��Region Western Asia

Currency Jordanian Dinar (JOD)Surface area (square kilometres) 89 328


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Amman (1 179)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 12 589 26 425 28 840GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.1 2.3 2.6GDP per capita (current US$) 2 357.0 4 271.0 4 556.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 420.0 4 309.0 4 597.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 30.6 23.8 24.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.71 0.71 0.71Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –2 272 –1 882 –2 885CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 149 156Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 105 105Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 129 134Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 129 134Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 20.7b 18.7 18.1Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 3.4b 2.0 1.7Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 12.1 15.3 15.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 66.9 65.4 65.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 2 987 4 557 3 975Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 205 186d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 70.5 114.8 125.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 12.9 27.2 34.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 7 963.5 Iraq 15.2 Saudi Arabia 22.8Imports 18 301.1 United States 13.1 China 10.0Balance –10 337.6 India 10.9 United States 5.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Urban population (%) 2012 83.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 36.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.9/5.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 105.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.2/72.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 59.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) ef mid-2010 2 973.0/45.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 455 986g

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.9h


Threatened species 2012 93Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 22 530/3.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 280.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 269Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 11.3/23.5a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Includes nationals residing abroad. d2009. e Data refer to foreign citizens. f Includes refugees. g Refugee figure for Iraqis in Jordan is aGovernment estimate. UNHCR has registered and is assisting 32,200 Iraqis. h 1999.


*��#��Region South-central Asia

Currency Tenge (KZT)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 724 900


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Astana (664)United Nations membership date 2 March 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 57 124 148 047 186 427GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.7 7.3 7.5GDP per capita (current US$) 3 765.0 9 238.0 11 503.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 411.0 8 095.0 10 081.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.0 24.3 20.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 133.98 147.50 148.40Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 056 2 409 14 110CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 140 198b ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 107 140Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 108 143Unemployment (% of labour force) 8.1 5.8 5.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 18.0 18.7 19.0Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 32.4 28.3 26.5Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 64.4 66.4 66.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.0 76.8 77.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 3 143 3 393 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 124 792 157 318d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 53.4 146.4 168.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.0 31.6 45.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 88 107.9 China 18.5 Russian Federation 42.8Imports 38 010.2 Italy 17.1 China 13.2Balance 50 097.7 Russian Federation 8.5 Germany 5.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population (%) 2012 53.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 25.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 12.7/7.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 92.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 72.8/62.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 23.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 50.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 3 079.5/19.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 11 705Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 103.9/105.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 58.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 8.4/26.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 24.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 78Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 225 618/14.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 4 398.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 318Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) –4.0/7.6a Official rate. b 2008. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2009.


* �'�Region Eastern Africa

Currency Kenyan Shilling (KES)Surface area (square kilometres) 581 313


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nairobi (3 363)United Nations membership date 16 December 1963

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 18 739 32 181 34 059GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.9 5.8 4.4GDP per capita (current US$) 526.0 794.0 819.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 523.0 791.0 816.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.7 20.3 20.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 72.37 80.75 85.07Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –252 –2 369 –3 333CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 149c 134de 152e

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 125 122Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 126 123Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 6.7fg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 61.1fg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 60.0 61.2 61.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 69.9 71.5 71.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 399 1 470 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 347 297h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 13.8 62.6 65.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.1 14.0 28.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 5 169.1 Uganda 12.7 China 12.6Imports 12 092.9 United Kingdom 9.8 United Arab Emirates 12.1Balance –6 923.8 United Rep. Tanzania 8.1 India 10.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population (%) 2012 24.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 42.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.6/3.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 59.2/56.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 58.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 45.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) j mid-2010 817.8/2.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 921 827Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 86.9/91.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 41.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) k 2008-2010 3.3/37.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 9.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 346Forested area (% of land area) 2010 6.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 12 340/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 90.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 024Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.0/23.4a Official rate. b Nairobi. c Low income group. d Series linked to former series. e Index base 2007=100.f Household income and expenditure survey. g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. h 2009. i2010. j Includes refugees. k Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and deathregistration data from other countries in the region.


*��Region Oceania-Micronesia

Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)Surface area (square kilometres) 726 a


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bairiki (...) b


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 106 146 182GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.0 –0.4 3.0GDP per capita (current US$) 1 148.0 1 468.0 1 803.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 383.0 1 739.0 2 155.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 47.2 42.7 42.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) c 1.36 0.98 0.98CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) d 110 125e ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 117 116Food production index (2004-2006=100) 95 117 116Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) fg 4 5 5Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 5.3 19.1 22.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 4.0 9.1 10.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)h (% of imports)Exports 8.6 Australia 36.1Imports 91.7 Singapore 17.8Balance –83.1 Fiji 13.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population (%) 2012 44.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) i 2012 34.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) i 2012 6.6/4.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) i 2012 98.6j

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) k 2010-2015 63.1/58.9l

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) i 2010-2015 52.0m

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) i 2010-2015 3.5n

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 2.0/2.0Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) o 2006-2012 11.6p

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.0/97.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 92Forested area (% of land area) 2010 15.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 51/0.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 185.0q

a Land area only. Excludes 84 square km of uninhabited islands. b Population estimates for Bairiki arenot available. Bairiki is located on the island of Tarawa; the estimated population of South Tarawa is44,385. c Official rate. d Tarawa. e 2008. f Air arrivals. g Tarawa and Christmas Island. h For moreinformation, refer to the technical notes. i Data compiled by the Secretariat of the Pacific CommunityDemography Programme. j 2011. k Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system.l 2005. m 2003. n 2004-2005. o UNESCO estimate. p 2002. q UNSD estimate.


*��Region Western Asia

Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)Surface area (square kilometres) 17 818


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kuwait City (2 406)United Nations membership date 14 May 1963

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 80 798 124 331 160 916GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 10.6 7.9 8.2GDP per capita (current US$) 35 688.0 45 430.0 57 102.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 39 600.0 48 290.0 61 039.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 14.6 19.0 15.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.29 0.28 0.28Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 30 071 36 822 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109 141 148Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 134 137Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 135 138Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 20.6bc ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 2.7bc ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 44.7 43.3 43.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.7 82.2 82.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 3 474 5 208 5 574Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 146 560 129 448e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 122.9 181.5 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 25.9 61.4 74.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)e (% of exports)ef (% of imports)Exports 51 936.6Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) hi mid-2010 2 097.5/68.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 94 453Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) j 2006-2012 3.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 105.7/100.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) j 2006-2012 64.3k


Threatened species 2012 42Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 80 139/30.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 12 169.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 116Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 19.9/34.3a Official rate. b Population census. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. e 2009. f For more information, refer to the technical notes. g 1999.h Data refer to foreign citizens. i Includes refugees. j UNESCO estimate. k 2004.


*'��'��Region South-central Asia

Currency Som (KGS)Surface area (square kilometres) 199 951


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bishkek (839)United Nations membership date 2 March 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 460 4 794 5 919GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –0.2 –0.5 5.7GDP per capita (current US$) 488.0 899.0 1 098.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 472.0 835.0 1 063.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.2 28.1 24.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 41.30 47.10 46.48Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –62 –467 –253CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 122 ... ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 104 108Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 106 109Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) bc 17.6 20.6d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bc 38.5 34.0d ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 54.1 55.2 55.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.9 78.2 78.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 319 1 316 3 114Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 423 1 116e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 19.5 108.1 113.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 10.5 18.4 20.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 978.9 Switzerland 44.1 Russian Federation 33.6Imports 4 260.7 Kazakhstan 14.6 China 21.7Balance –2 281.8 Russian Federation 14.4 Kazakhstan 9.6Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 222.7/4.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 210 803g

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) h 2006-2012 92.1/92.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.3Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.9/11.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 23.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 40Forested area (% of land area) 2010 5.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 716/1.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 552.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 442Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 4.8/17.0a Official rate. b November. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2008. e 2009. f 2005-2006.g Includes 160,500 people who are in an internally displaced person-like situation. h National estimate.


8�� &� .�" ��( &��Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Kip (LAK)Surface area (square kilometres) 236 800


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Vientiane (810)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 717 6 744 8 196GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.8 8.1 8.0GDP per capita (current US$) 472.0 1 088.0 1 303.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 461.0 1 040.0 1 247.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 34.3 30.8 33.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 10 743.00 8 058.78 8 023.24Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –174 29 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 163b 208 223b

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 131 140Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 131 141Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 77.8 76.6 76.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.2 79.4 79.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 672 1 670 1 786Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 615 721cd ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 13.0 66.2 88.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.9 7.0 9.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population (%) 2012 35.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 32.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.7/5.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 69.4/66.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 36.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 38.0e

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) fg mid-2010 18.9/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0h

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 74.0/81.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 41.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 3.0/6.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 25.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 195Forested area (% of land area) 2010 68.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 810/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 109.0d

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 661Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.8/31.1a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c 2009. d UNSD estimate. e 2005. f Data refer to foreigncitizens. g Includes refugees. h Value is zero, not available or not applicable. i Estimates based, for themost part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


8��Region Northern Europe

Currency Lats (LVL)Surface area (square kilometres) 64 562


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Riga (701)United Nations membership date 17 September 1991

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 15 938 24 099 28 480GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 10.1 –0.9 5.5GDP per capita (current US$) 6 913.0 10 701.0 12 697.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 6 825.0 10 914.0 12 764.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 31.0 18.2 21.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.59 0.54 0.54Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 992 724 –685CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 122 169 176Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 98 107Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 105 109 109Food production index (2004-2006=100) 105 109 109Unemployment (% of labour force) 8.9 18.7 15.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 25.8cd 24.0e 23.3e

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 12.1cd 8.8e 9.5e

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.8 54.7 55.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 66.1 66.3 67.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 1 116 1 373 1 493Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 294 356g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 112.9 126.0 126.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 46.0 68.4 71.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 11 988.2 Lithuania 18.1 Lithuania 18.8Imports 15 430.8 Estonia 13.6 Germany 12.1Balance –3 442.6 Russian Federation 10.6 Russian Federation 8.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population (%) 2012 67.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 28.0/17.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 85.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.5/68.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 6.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 67.8i


Threatened species 2012 25Forested area (% of land area) 2010 54.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 647/2.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 327.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 633Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 2.3/9.9a Official rate. b Age group 15 to 74 years. c Excludes conscripts. d The indices are shown in terms ofISIC Rev. 3. e European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). f Non-resident departures. g 2009. h Age group18 to 49 years. i 1995.


8 ��Region Western Asia

Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP)Surface area (square kilometres) 10 452


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Beirut (2 022)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 21 861 37 124 39 039GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.7 7.0 1.5GDP per capita (current US$) 5 394.0 8 781.0 9 165.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 523.0 8 751.0 8 738.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.1 34.2 31.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1 507.50 1 507.50 1 507.50Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –2 748 –7 462 –4 163CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 105 105c 111cd

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 92 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 92 95Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 21.1 22.5 22.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 70.3 70.8 70.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 1 140 2 168 1 655Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 90 53f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 40.2 89.0 99.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 10.1 43.7 52.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 4 266.9 South Africa 15.8 United States 9.9Imports 20 162.6 Switzerland 12.1 Italy 9.3Balance –15 895.7 United Arab Emirates 7.6 China 8.1Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 758.2/17.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 15 566Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 1.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 96.5/93.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 52.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 0.5/2.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 3.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 58Forested area (% of land area) 2010 13.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 20 951/5.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 496.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 826a Market rate. b Beirut. c Index base 2008=100. d 11 months' average. e Excludes Syrian nationals,Palestinians and students. f 2009. g 2004. h Includes refugees. i Estimates based, for the most part, oncause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


8 ��Region Southern Africa

Currency Loti (LSL)Surface area (square kilometres) 30 355


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Maseru (239)United Nations membership date 17 October 1966

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 368 2 179 2 443GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.7 5.6 4.2GDP per capita (current US$) 662.0 1 004.0 1 114.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 902.0 1 249.0 1 447.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.1 28.5 36.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6.33 6.63 8.14Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –17 –421 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 140 198b 208Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 110 107Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 111 107Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 61.6 58.7 58.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.3 73.3 73.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 347c 414 397Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 30 17d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 14.4 47.3 49.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 2.6 3.9 4.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 628.1 South Africa 48.9 South Africa 95.2Imports 1 356.1 United States 31.8 Japan 2.5Balance –728.0 Canada 15.1 Germany 1.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Urban population (%) 2012 28.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 36.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.5/5.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 48.1/49.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 62.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 47.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) ef mid-2010 6.3/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 37Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 13.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 82.1/77.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 9.9/36.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 25.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 16Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 8.0a Principal rate. b Series linked to former series. c 2006. d 2009. e Data refer to foreign citizens. f Includesrefugees. g Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


8�� Region Western Africa

Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD)Surface area (square kilometres) 111 369


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Monrovia (750)United Nations membership date 2 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 608 1 074 1 147GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.3 7.3 8.2GDP per capita (current US$) 191.0 269.0 278.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 150.0 219.0 219.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.4 19.5 19.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 56.50 71.50 72.50Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –208 –737 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 105 101 103Food production index (2004-2006=100) 104 121 123Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 2.5bcd 9.2 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 47.6bcd 48.9 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 58.3 57.8 57.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 62.4 64.0 64.4Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 5.0e 39.5 49.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) ... 2.3 3.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population (%) 2012 48.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 43.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.8/3.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 58.6/56.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 76.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 11.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 96.3/2.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 132 485Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 72.2/81.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 35.3f

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 3.3/16.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 11.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 149Forested area (% of land area) 2010 45.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 524/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 41.0a Principal rate. b 2007. c Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire (World Bank). d The indices are shownin terms of ISIC Rev. 2. e Mobile cellular subscriptions only. f 2000. g Estimates based, for the most part,on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


8��'�Region Northern Africa

Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 759 540


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tripoli (1 127)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 45 451 71 654 31 373GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 10.3 4.2 –61.3GDP per capita (current US$) 7 878.0 11 275.0 4 885.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 7 827.0 11 207.0 4 855.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 8.6 9.2 13.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.35 1.25 1.26Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 14 945 16 801 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 110 110Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 110 111Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 30.2 30.4 30.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.3 76.9 76.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 81 34c ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 94 019 87 287d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 49.4 190.9 171.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.9 14.0 17.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Urban population (%) 2012 77.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 30.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.0/6.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.9/72.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 13.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 45.2e

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) f mid-2010 682.5/10.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 713 587Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.7g

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 115.6/109.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) h 2006-2012 51.4i

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 0.5/5.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 48Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 62 823/10.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 920.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 334Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 15.6/25.4a Official rate. b Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. c 2008. d 2009.e 1995. f Data refer to foreign citizens. g 1999. h UNESCO estimate. i 2003. j Estimates based, for themost part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


8� �� Region Western Europe

Currency Swiss Franc (CHF)Surface area (square kilometres) 160


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Vaduz (5)United Nations membership date 18 September 1990

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 658 5 155 6 185GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.8 8.8 1.9GDP per capita (current US$) 105 440.0 143 063.0 170 373.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 90 094.0 120 345.0 138 751.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.4 20.0 20.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.31 0.95 0.94Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 99 99Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 99 99Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 50 50 53Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 136.9 152.9 155.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 63.4 80.0 85.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population (%) 2012 14.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) cde 2012 16.0f


Sex ratio (males per 100 females) dg 2012 97.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) d 2010-2015 1.7h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 12.5/34.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 153Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 82.6/83.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 37.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 24.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 4Forested area (% of land area) 2010 43.0a UN operational exchange rate. b Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments.c De jure estimate. d Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. e Data referto the latest available census. f 2011. g De jure national estimate. h 2009. i Data refer to foreign citizens.j National estimate.


8��Region Northern Europe

Currency Litas (LTL)Surface area (square kilometres) 65 300


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Vilnius (546)United Nations membership date 17 September 1991

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 26 100 36 574 42 872GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.8 1.5 5.9GDP per capita (current US$) 7 641.0 11 004.0 12 962.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 7 525.0 10 785.0 12 482.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.9 16.4 17.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.91 2.61 2.67Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 831 534 –619CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 104b 134 140Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 105 113Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 106 99 108Food production index (2004-2006=100) 106 99 108Unemployment (% of labour force) 8.3 17.8 15.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 29.1cd 24.4e 24.4e


Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.1 53.9 54.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 63.1 63.4 63.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 2 000 1 507 1 775Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 252 1 331f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 150.9 169.2 173.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 36.2 62.1 65.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 28 068.6 Russian Federation 16.6 Russian Federation 32.0Imports 31 801.3 Latvia 9.8 Germany 9.6Balance –3 732.7 Germany 9.2 Poland 8.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.8Urban population (%) 2012 67.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 25.6/16.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 86.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.3/67.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 50.7h


Threatened species 2012 23Forested area (% of land area) 2010 34.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 12 828/3.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 776.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 683Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 2.4/10.1a Official rate. b Series linked to former series. c Excludes conscripts. d The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 3. e European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). f 2009. g Age group 18 to 49 years. h 1994-1995.


8�9 ��Region Western Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Luxembourg (94)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 37 659 53 330 59 528GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.4 2.7 1.6GDP per capita (current US$) 82 370.0 105 095.0 115 377.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 70 740.0 74 733.0 82 045.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.0 18.0 19.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 4 406 4 122 4 185CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112b 125 129Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 89 87Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 93 92Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 93 92Unemployment (% of labour force) 4.5 4.4 4.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 17.2de 12.0 12.7Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 1.8e 1.0 1.2Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 45.5 48.9 49.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 64.7 65.4 65.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 913 793 871Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 83 119g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 165.0 197.0 202.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 70.0 90.6 90.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 16 512.7 Germany 27.3 Belgium 24.9Imports 26 023.3 France 15.8 Germany 24.1Balance –9 510.6 Belgium 12.2 France 12.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population (%) 2012 85.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 17.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 20.9/17.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.7/77.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 2.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 173.2/35.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 4 726Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.7h


Threatened species 2012 9Forested area (% of land area) 2010 33.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 10 135/20.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 8 091.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 876Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 4.7/12.3a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). d Excludesmining and quarrying. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Arrivals of non-resident touristsin all types of accommodation establishments. g 2009. h 2001.


+��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 36.3Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Antananarivo (1 987)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 5 039 8 733 9 844GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.6 0.4 1.6GDP per capita (current US$) 282.0 422.0 462.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 267.0 417.0 457.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.2 18.8 14.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 2 159.82 2 146.12 2 247.48Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –626 ... ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 153 263 288Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 124 128Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 124 129Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 3.7cd ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 80.4d ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 84.1 83.5 83.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 89.2 88.7 88.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 277 196 225Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 56 64f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 3.4 37.9 38.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.6 1.7 1.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 471.5 France 36.0 United Arab Emirates 16.8Imports 2 957.1 Singapore 6.9 China 13.8Balance –1 485.6 Germany 6.3 France 6.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population (%) 2012 33.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 42.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.1/4.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 68.6/65.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 41.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 39.9International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 37.8/0.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 11Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) h 2006-2012 86.4/89.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 48.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 3.1/13.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 17.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 856Forested area (% of land area) 2010 22.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 821/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 31.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 365Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 13.8/24.0a Beginning 1 January 2005, the Malagasy Ariary replaced the Malagasy Franc, at a rate of 1 Ariary=5Francs. b Official rate. c Excludes mining and quarrying. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.2. e Air arrivals of non-resident tourists. f 2009. g Data refer to foreign citizens. h UNESCO estimate. iEstimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region.



Currency Kwacha (MWK)Surface area (square kilometres) 118 484


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Lilongwe (772)United Nations membership date 1 December 1964

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 755 5 327 5 966GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.3 6.7 4.5GDP per capita (current US$) 215.0 357.0 388.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 211.0 353.0 383.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.2 22.3 11.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 123.78 150.80 163.75Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –507 –905 –765CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 199 309 333Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 85 155 162Food production index (2004-2006=100) 85 157 164Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 79.2 85.0 84.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 86.3 81.2 81.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 438 746 767Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 145 167cd ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 4.1 21.9 26.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.4 2.3 3.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 425.3 Canada 8.8 South Africa 25.0Imports 2 427.7 Zimbabwe 8.6 India 11.5Balance –1 002.4 South Africa 8.2 China 9.3Social indicators


Threatened species 2012 163Forested area (% of land area) 2010 34.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 059/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 30.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) g 1 289Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) g 12.2/24.1a Official rate. b Departures. c 2009. d UNSD estimate. e Includes refugees. f Estimates based, for themost part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.g Mzuzu.


+��'��Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Ringgit (MYR)Surface area (square kilometres) 330 803


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 87.2Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kuala Lumpur (1 556) b


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 143 534 246 823 287 934GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.3 7.2 5.1GDP per capita (current US$) 5 499.0 8 691.0 9 977.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 257.0 8 401.0 9 728.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.3 22.3 22.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) c 3.78 3.08 3.18Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 19 980 27 291 32 025CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109d 124 128d

Industrial production index (2005=100) e 100 107 108Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 112 120Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 117 125Unemployment (% of labour force) 3.3f 3.3 3.1Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) eg 29.7 27.6 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) eg 14.6 13.3 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 44.1 43.7 43.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 79.3 77.1 76.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 16 431 24 577 24 714Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 96 488 91 705ij ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 91.6 135.3 141.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 48.6 56.3 61.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 226 992.7 China 13.1 China 13.2Imports 187 573.0 Singapore 12.7 Singapore 12.8Balance 39 419.7 Japan 11.5 Japan 11.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 1.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.0Urban population (%) a 2012 73.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) a 2012 29.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 8.5/8.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 102.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 76.9/72.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 6.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 2.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 54.5k


Threatened species 2012 1 196Forested area (% of land area) 2010 62.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 198 186/7.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 477.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 427Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.2/32.4a Includes Sabah and Sarawak. b Kuala Lumpur is the financial capital, Putrajaya is the administrativecapital. c Official rate. d Series linked to former series. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3.f 2006. g Age group 15 to 64 years. h Includes residents of Singapore crossing the frontier by road throughJohore Causeway. i 2009. j UNSD estimate. k 1994. l Includes refugees.


+�� Region South-central Asia

Currency Rufiyaa (MVR)Surface area (square kilometres) 300


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Male (132)United Nations membership date 21 September 1965

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 992 2 076 2 050GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –8.7 5.7 7.5GDP per capita (current US$) 3 362.0 6 570.0 6 405.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 200.0 6 236.0 6 076.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 61.1 56.7 57.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 12.80 12.80 15.41Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –273 –463 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 107c 146 163Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 89 83 87Food production index (2004-2006=100) 89 83 87Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 24.3defg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 11.5defg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.2 55.1 55.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 74.6 76.4 76.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 395 792 931Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 79.9 165.5 173.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.9 28.3 34.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 83.3 Thailand 20.3 United Arab Emirates 21.8Imports 1 411.7 France 17.6 Singapore 21.6Balance –1 328.4 Sri Lanka 11.8 India 10.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.7Urban population (%) 2012 42.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 25.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.7/7.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.7/76.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 8.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 34.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 3.3/1.0Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 103.2/101.4k

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 69.9k


Threatened species 2012 62Forested area (% of land area) 2010 3.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 026/3.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 092.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 901Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 25.8/30.6a Market rate. b Male. c Series linked to former series. d Population census. e 2006. f Excludes conscripts.g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. h Air arrivals. i Estimates. j UNESCO estimate. k 2004.


+��Region Western Africa

Currency CFA Franc (XOF)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 240 192


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bamako (2 037)United Nations membership date 28 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 5 486 9 400 10 623GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.1 5.8 2.7GDP per capita (current US$) 416.0 612.0 671.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 400.0 589.0 646.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 15.4 21.2 22.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –438 –1 190 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 112 131c 135Industrial production index (2005=100) d 100 74 82Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 141 143Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 152 150Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 16.5de ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 41.5de ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 36.4 36.8 36.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.0 69.7 70.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 143g 169 160Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) h 22 25i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 6.4 49.2 69.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.5 1.9 2.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 1 996.3 South Africa 57.1 Senegal 13.6Imports 4 703.5 Switzerland 12.1 France 13.4Balance –2 707.2 Italy 6.0 Benin 9.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population (%) 2012 35.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 47.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.1/2.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 53.1/50.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 92.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 6.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 8.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) k mid-2010 162.7/1.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 18 121Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 56.9/68.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 31.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) l 2008-2010 1.4/14.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 10.2Environmental indicators


Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 991Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.3/35.0a Official rate. b Bamako. c Series linked to former series. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.3. e 2004. f Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. g Air arivals. h UNSDestimate. i 2009. j 2010. k Includes refugees. l Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of deathmodelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


+��Region Southern Europe


Surface area (square kilometres) 316Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 418

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 1 322.3Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Valletta (198)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 5 981 8 110 8 887GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.7 2.3 2.1GDP per capita (current US$) 14 613.0 19 471.0 21 269.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 13 952.0 17 861.0 19 405.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.0 17.4 14.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) 0.36bc 0.75d 0.77d

Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –524 –487 –116CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 127e 130Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 102 104Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 96 95Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 96 95Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.3 6.9 6.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) f 29.5gh 24.5 24.4Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) f 1.7h 1.2 1.1Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 30.3 35.0 35.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.7 67.8 67.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) i 1 171 1 336 1 412Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 128.5 168.1 179.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 41.2 63.0 69.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)j (% of imports)Exports 5 278.7 Italy 27.1Imports 7 395.9 France 7.0Balance –2 117.2 United Kingdom 6.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.8Urban population (%) 2012 95.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 24.7/20.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.3/77.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) k 2006-2010 85.8l

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) m mid-2010 15.5/3.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 8 409Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 97.6/104.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.3Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.4/0.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 30Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 495/6.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 967.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) n 553Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) n 14.9/22.3a Beginning 1 January 2008, the Maltese Liri (MTL) was replaced by the euro (1 EUR=0.42924 MTL). bOfficial rate. c Currency = Maltese Liri. d Market rate. e Series linked to former series. f European LabourForce Survey (Eurostat). g Excludes mining and quarrying. h The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.3. i Departures by air and by sea. j For more information, refer to the technical notes. k Age group 20 to45 years. l 1993. m Data refer to foreign citizens. n Luqa.


+��!��Region Oceania-Micronesia



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Majuro (31)United Nations membership date 17 September 1991

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 139 177 189GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.0 5.2 5.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 678.0 3 281.0 3 448.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 470.0 3 977.0 4 370.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 56.8 56.8 56.8CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) a 107 135b ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 175 181Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 175 181Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 9c 5d 5d

Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 9.7 15.2 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.9 ... ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Urban population (%) 2012 72.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) e 2012 41.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) e 2012 4.8/4.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) e 2012 105.4f




Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 44.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1.7/2.7Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) k 2006-2012 12.2h

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 103.9/102.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) k 2006-2012 56.5l

Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 3.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 87Forested area (% of land area) 2010 70.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 103/1.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 627.0m

a Majuro. b 2008. c Air and sea arrivals. d Air arivals. e Data compiled by the Secretariat of the PacificCommunity Demography Programme. f 2011. g Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Year-book system. h 2004. i 2003-2007. j 2002-2007. k UNESCO estimate. l 2003. m UNSD estimate.


+��4� Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Fort-de-France (87)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 111 121 125Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 82 94Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 82 94Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) ... ... 11.7bc

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) ... ... 4.0bc

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.0 48.4 48.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 57.2 54.8 54.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 484 478 497Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 3 4de ...Social indicators



Threatened species 2012 34Forested area (% of land area) 2010 46.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 286/5.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 765.0e

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) g 2 030Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) g 22.8/29.7a Market rate. b March to June. c Excludes the institutional population. d 2009. e UNSD estimate. f1976. g Le Lamentin.


+��Region Western Africa

Currency Ouguiya (MRO)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 030 700


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nouakchott (786)United Nations membership date 27 October 1961

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 184 3 156 4 443GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.0 5.6 5.1GDP per capita (current US$) 717.0 912.0 1 254.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 738.0 895.0 1 231.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 59.0 42.9 25.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 270.61 282.00 288.50CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 139 185 196Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 114 112Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 114 112Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 26.0 28.4 28.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 78.6 79.1 79.2Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 0 567b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 25.8 81.4 94.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.7 4.0 4.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 458.0 China 36.9 United Arab Emirates 25.9Imports 2 452.7 Switzerland 13.6 Belgium 14.0Balance 5.3 Italy 10.0 France 12.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population (%) 2012 41.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 39.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.2/3.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 61.0/57.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 69.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 9.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) cd mid-2010 99.2/3.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 28 184Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) e 2006-2012 66.2/65.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 28.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 11.4/18.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 22.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 65Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 074/0.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 180.0g

a Market rate. b 2009. c Data refer to foreign citizens. d Includes refugees. e UNESCO estimate. fEstimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region. g UNSD estimate.



Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 969 a

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 1 307 b

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 663.6 c

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Port Louis (151)United Nations membership date 24 April 1968

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 489 9 714 11 313GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.8 4.1 4.1GDP per capita (current US$) 5 163.0 7 477.0 8 659.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 125.0 7 569.0 8 773.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.5 24.9 23.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) d 30.67 30.39 29.33Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –324 –1 006 –1 422CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 128 176 187Industrial production index (2005=100) e 100 112 117Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 99 97Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 99 97Unemployment (% of labour force) f 9.5 7.7gh 7.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) e 32.4 28.2fi 27.6fi

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) e 10.0 8.7fi 8.4fi

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 41.4 43.9 44.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.8 75.7 75.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 761 935 965Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 10 11j ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 80.7 121.5 127.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 15.2 28.3 35.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 255.4 United Kingdom 21.3 India 23.4Imports 5 158.6 France 17.4 China 14.0Balance –2 903.2 United States 10.5 France 9.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 0.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 0.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 0.5Urban population (%) b 2012 41.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) b 2012 20.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) b 2012 13.2/10.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) b 2012 97.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) b 2010-2015 76.9/70.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) b 2010-2015 12.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) b 2010-2015 1.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 75.8k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) b mid-2010 42.9/3.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0l

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) m 2006-2012 94.8/94.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 4.7/9.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 18.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 224Forested area (% of land area) 2010 17.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 3 822/3.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 909.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 711Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.6/29.4a Excludes the islands of Saint Brandon and Agalega. b Includes Agalega, Rodrigues and Saint Brandon.c Surface area excludes Agalega and Saint Brandon. d Market rate. e The indices are shown in terms ofISIC Rev. 3. f Age group 16 years and over. g Methodology revised. h Data are not strictly comparablewith those of previous years. i Average of quarterly estimates. j 2009. k 2002. l Value is zero, not availableor not applicable. m UNESCO estimate.


+ 9��Region Central America

Currency Mexican Peso (MXN)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 964 375


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Mexico City (20 446)United Nations membership date 7 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 846 095 1 031 109 1 155 206GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.3 5.3 3.9GDP per capita (current US$) 7 946.0 9 091.0 10 063.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 7 807.0 8 987.0 9 917.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.3 19.8 20.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 10.78 12.36 13.99Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –5 876 –2 858 –9 043CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 127 158 163b

Industrial production index (2005=100) cd 100 106 110Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 107 106Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 108 106Unemployment (% of labour force) e 3.6 5.3fg 5.2Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) eh 25.5i 25.5 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) eh 14.9i 13.1 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 41.0 43.9 44.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.1 80.5 80.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) j 21 915 23 290 23 403Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 233 572 199 414k ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 62.6 98.1 99.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 17.2 31.1 36.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 349 569.0 United States 78.7 United States 49.8Imports 350 842.4 Canada 3.1 China 14.9Balance –1 273.4 China 1.7 Japan 4.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population (%) 2012 78.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 28.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.0/9.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 79.6/74.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 14.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 70.9International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) l mid-2010 725.7/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2 313Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 102.6/100.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 50.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.5/23.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 36.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 959Forested area (% of land area) 2010 33.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 445 872/4.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 395.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 816Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 9.6/23.4a Principal rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. dIncludes construction. e Age group 14 years and over. f Methodology revised. g Data are not strictlycomparable with those of previous years. h The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. i Secondquarter. j Includes nationals residing abroad. k 2009. l Includes refugees.


+�� $ � �� Region Oceania-Micronesia



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Palikir (7)United Nations membership date 17 September 1991

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 250 297 318GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.1 3.1 1.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 285.0 2 678.0 2 855.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 397.0 2 806.0 2 992.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 31.2 31.1 31.3Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 98 95Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 98 95Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ab 19 26c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 24.3 32.4 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 11.9 20.0 ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population (%) 2012 22.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 35.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.0/5.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 104.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 70.2/68.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 31.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 2.7/2.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0d

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) e 2006-2012 6.7f

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 99.1/97.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 0.6/1.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 0.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 155Forested area (% of land area) 2010 92.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 62/0.6a Arrivals in the States of Kosrae, Chuuk, Pohnpei and Yap. b Excludes citizens of the Federated Statesof Micronesia. c 2008. d Value is zero, not available or not applicable. e UNESCO estimate. f 2000. gEstimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region.


+��Region Western Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Monaco (35)United Nations membership date 28 May 1993

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 280 5 470 5 917GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.8 2.1 1.7GDP per capita (current US$) 121 386.0 154 486.0 167 021.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 121 386.0 154 486.0 167 021.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.4 19.5 20.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 286 279 295Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 145.1 162.5 182.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 55.5 75.0 ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 100.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) cde 2012 13.2f


Sex ratio (males per 100 females) dgh 2012 94.7i

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 23.6/71.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 37Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 1.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 19.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 14a Market rate. b Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. c De jure populationcount. d Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. e Data refer to the latestavailable census. f 2000. g The distribution between males and females was extrapolated from previousyears. h De jure national estimate. i 2011.


+��Region Eastern Asia

Currency Tugrik (MNT)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 564 116


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Ulaanbaatar (1 184)United Nations membership date 27 October 1961

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 523 6 201 8 567GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.3 6.4 17.3GDP per capita (current US$) 991.0 2 250.0 3 060.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 971.0 2 047.0 2 797.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.0 32.5 48.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1 221.00 1 256.47 1 396.37Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –5 –886 –2 760CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 100 166 181Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 114 108Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 117 127Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 115 126Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 16.8cdef 14.9gh ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 39.9cdef 40.0gh ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.2 53.9 54.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 65.0 65.0 65.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) i 338 457 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 311 6 191h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 28.0 98.1 111.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) ... 12.9 20.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 1 886.6 China 74.2 Russian Federation 34.3Imports 2 117.0 Canada 9.5 China 31.1Balance –230.4 United States 3.4 Republic of Korea 5.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.4Urban population (%) 2012 69.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 27.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.8/5.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 72.8/65.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 30.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 66.0k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) l mid-2010 10.0/0.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 298Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 105.1/103.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 59.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 4.1/11.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 36Forested area (% of land area) 2010 7.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 14 491/5.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 454.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 270Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) –6.4/5.9a Market rate. b Index base 2006=100. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d December. eOfficial estimates. f Age group 16 years and over. g Data are derived from micro-sources. h 2009. iExcludes diplomats and foreign residents in Mongolia. j 2007. k 2005. l Data refer to foreign citizens.


+�� Region Southern Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Podgorica (156)United Nations membership date 28 June 2006

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 257 4 111 4 550GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.2 2.5 2.5GDP per capita (current US$) 3 601.0 6 510.0 7 196.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 636.0 6 466.0 6 899.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.0 21.1 18.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 449b –1 012 –882CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 100 122 ...Industrial production index (2005=100) d 100 79 71Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96e 98 111Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96e 99 112Unemployment (% of labour force) 17.2f 19.6 19.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 19.2dgh 20.0d 19.0Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 8.6dgh 6.2d 5.6Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) e 45.2 46.2 46.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) e 63.5 63.3 63.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) i 272 1 088 1 201Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 003 800j ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 113.9 212.1 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 27.1 37.5 40.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 627.5 Serbia 17.7 Serbia 28.4Imports 2 544.0 Hungary 17.0 Greece 7.9Balance –1 916.5 Croatia 10.2 Bosnia-Herzegovina 7.6Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 42.5/6.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 21 162Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.1/104.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 54.3Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.1/2.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 81Forested area (% of land area) 2010 40.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 3 048/4.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 762.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 661Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 10.7/20.5a Market rate. b 2007. c Index base 2005=100. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Refersto Serbia and Montenegro. f 2008. g October. h Age group 15 to 64 years. i Arrivals of non-residenttourists in all types of accommodation establishments. j 2009. k 2005-2006.


+��Region Northern Africa

Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD)Surface area (square kilometres) 446 550


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Rabat (1 843)United Nations membership date 12 November 1956

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 59 524 90 803 100 257GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.0 3.7 4.1GDP per capita (current US$) 1 959.0 2 842.0 3 107.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 933.0 2 772.0 3 048.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 27.5 30.7 31.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 9.25 8.36 8.58Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 949 –4 209 –8 337CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 107 108b 109c

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 93 126 125Food production index (2004-2006=100) 93 126 125Unemployment (% of labour force) 11.2 9.0 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) d 19.5 22.1 21.9Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) d 45.4 40.2 39.8Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 27.9 25.9 26.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 77.4 74.7 74.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 5 843 9 288 9 342Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 189 339f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 45.2 111.8 124.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 15.1 49.0 51.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 17 764.8 France 22.5 France 15.6Imports 35 378.9 Spain 16.9 Spain 10.6Balance –17 614.1 India 6.1 China 8.4Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 49.1/0.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 351Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 76.2/85.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 46.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) k 2008-2010 </1.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 17.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 160Forested area (% of land area) 2010 11.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 48 775/1.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 445.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) l 300Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) l 14.6/22.0a Official rate. b Series replacing former series; base: 2006=100 . Index base 2006=100. c Index base2006=100. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Includes nationals residing abroad. f 2009.g 2010. h 2003-2004. i Data refer to foreign citizens. j UNESCO estimate. k Estimates based, for themost part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.l Casablanca.


+��4� Region Eastern Africa

Currency (new) Metical (MZN) a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 29.9Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Maputo (1 150)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 579 9 209 12 823GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.4 6.8 7.1GDP per capita (current US$) 317.0 394.0 536.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 300.0 391.0 509.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.7 15.1 16.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 24.18 32.58 27.31Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –761 –1 250 –1 615CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 173 287 319c

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 112 119Food production index (2004-2006=100) 94 112 120Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 87.4 86.3 86.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 83.3 83.0 82.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 578 1 718de ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 3 245 4 207f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 7.6 31.3 33.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.9 4.2 4.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 3 604.1 Netherlands 38.9 South Africa 33.6Imports 6 305.6 South Africa 16.2 Netherlands 10.7Balance –2 701.5 United Kingdom 5.5 United Arab Emirates 6.4Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 450.0/1.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 13 686Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 75.9/84.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 38.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 8.4/53.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 39.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 214Forested area (% of land area) 2010 50.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 598/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 78.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 814Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 18.6/27.2a Beginning 1 July 2006, 1 new Metical = 1000 old Meticais. b Principal rate. c Series linked to formerseries. d Methodology revised. e Data are not strictly comparable with those of previous years. f 2009.g 2003-2004. h Includes refugees. i Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling anddeath registration data from other countries in the region.


+'��Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Kyat (MMK)Surface area (square kilometres) 676 578


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nay Pyi Taw (1 060)United Nations membership date 19 April 1948

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 11 931 42 207 55 320GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 13.6 10.4 5.5GDP per capita (current US$) 258.0 880.0 1 144.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 258.0 880.0 1 144.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 12.7 22.4 19.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 5.99 5.58 5.62Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 582 1 511 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 297 156b 164b

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 131 138Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 131 138Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 74.5 75.0 75.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.5 82.0 82.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 232 311 391Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 14 235 13 005d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 1.4 2.3 3.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.1 0.3 1.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 7 625.2 Thailand 41.7 China 27.1Imports 4 164.3 China, Hong Kong SAR 21.1 Singapore 27.0Balance 3 460.9 India 12.6 Thailand 11.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population (%) 2012 33.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 24.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 9.1/7.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 67.9/64.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 44.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 41.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) f mid-2010 88.7/0.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 147 275Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 0.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 86.4/84.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 57.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 3.1/17.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 6.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 271Forested area (% of land area) 2010 48.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 11 084/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 98.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) h 2 681Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) h 22.6/32.3a Official rate. b Index base 2006=100. c Includes tourist arrivals through border entry points to Yangon.d 2009. e 2010. f Data refer to foreign citizens. g Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of deathmodelling and death registration data from other countries in the region. h Yangon.


:��Region Southern Africa

Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD)Surface area (square kilometres) 824 268


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Windhoek (380)United Nations membership date 23 April 1990

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 7 261 11 447 12 641GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.5 6.6 3.6GDP per capita (current US$) 3 491.0 5 013.0 5 439.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 437.0 4 939.0 5 360.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.6 24.9 27.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6.33 6.63 8.14Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 267 –239 –585CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 114 160 169Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 104 90 90Food production index (2004-2006=100) 104 91 91Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 14.8de 17.7fg ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 29.9de 16.3fg ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.2 58.4 58.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.1 69.8 69.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 778 984 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 133 123h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 28.3 74.1 111.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 4.0 11.6 12.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 5 900.9 South Africa 29.1 South Africa 75.8Imports 6 457.3 United Kingdom 14.4 China 4.1Balance –556.4 Angola 8.3 United Kingdom 3.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) 2012 39.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 35.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.6/5.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 63.0/62.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 29.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 55.1International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 138.9/6.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 7 018Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 8.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 93.3/89.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 7.2/47.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 24.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 97Forested area (% of land area) 2010 9.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 3 583/1.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 650.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 368Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 13.0/26.6a Official rate. b Index base 2002=100. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2004. e Agegroup 15 to 69 years. f 2008. g Excludes regular military living in barracks. h 2009. i Estimates based, forthe most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


:��Region Oceania-Micronesia

Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)Surface area (square kilometres) 21


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nauru (10)United Nations membership date 14 September 1999

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 26 63 72GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –9.8 0.0 4.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 600.0 6 182.0 6 954.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 721.0 6 076.0 6 746.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 47.2 42.7 42.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.37 0.99 0.99Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 104 103Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 104 103Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 17.8b 60.5c 65.0c

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) ... 6.0 ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 100.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) d 2012 35.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) d 2012 3.3/3.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) d 2012 103.3e

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) f 2010-2015 57.1/55.2g

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) d 2010-2015 45.8h

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) d 2010-2015 3.3h

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 35.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 5.3/51.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 82.8/74.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 0.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 74CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 147/14.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 4 738.0k

a UN operational exchange rate. b Main telephone lines only. c Mobile cellular subscriptions only. dData compiled by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community Demography Programme. e 2011. f Datacompiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. g 2006. h 2006-2007. i Data refer toforeign citizens. j National estimate. k UNSD estimate.


: &��Region South-central Asia

Currency Nepalese Rupee (NPR)Surface area (square kilometres) 147 181


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kathmandu (1 015)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 8 259 16 317 18 501GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.1 4.8 3.9GDP per capita (current US$) 303.0 545.0 607.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 304.0 549.0 610.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.9 22.2 21.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 74.05 71.95 85.51Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 1 –438 49CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 123 193b 210Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 114 123Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 114 123Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 80.9 80.3 80.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 88.6 87.7 87.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 375 603 736Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 225 278c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.6 33.5 46.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.8 7.9 9.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 907.6 India 67.7 India 63.4Imports 5 915.9 United States 7.7 China 11.7Balance –5 008.3 Germany 4.5 United Arab Emirates 5.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population (%) 2012 17.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 34.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.1/5.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 70.1/68.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 32.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 48.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) d mid-2010 945.9/3.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 874 123Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 67.5/82.0e

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 40.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 2.1/14.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 33.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 95Forested area (% of land area) 2010 25.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 3 514/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 47.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 425Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 11.7/24.8a Official rate. b Series linked to former series. c 2009. d Includes refugees. e 2002. f Estimates based,for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in theregion.


: � ��Region Western Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Amsterdam (1 056) a


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 638 471 779 742 836 823GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.0 1.6 1.0GDP per capita (current US$) 39 157.0 46 936.0 50 215.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 39 346.0 46 184.0 50 650.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.9 17.4 17.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 46 618 55 393 70 634CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 122 125Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 107 106Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 111 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 111 115Unemployment (% of labour force) 4.7 4.5 4.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 19.6d 15.9 15.3Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 3.2d 2.8 2.5Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 56.8 58.3 58.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.6 71.5 71.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 10 012 10 883 11 300Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 65 446 65 475f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 143.7 159.0 161.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 81.0 90.7 92.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 530 575.8 Germany 23.9 Germany 17.0Imports 492 837.6 Belgium 11.8 Belgium 10.1Balance 37 738.2 France 8.7 China 8.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.1Urban population (%) 2012 83.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 17.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 24.4/21.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.8/78.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 69.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 752.9/10.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 87 023Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 114.0/115.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 51.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.5/1.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 38.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 30Forested area (% of land area) 2010 11.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 169 511/10.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 723.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 780Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.1/13.4a Amsterdam is the capital, The Hague is the seat of government. b Market rate. c European LabourForce Survey (Eurostat). d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Arrivals of non-resident touristsin all types of accommodation establishments. f 2009. g Age group 18 to 45 years.


: � �� Region Caribbean

Currency Netherlands Antilles Guilder (ANG)Surface area (square kilometres) 800


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Willemstad (115)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 277 4 078 4 138GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.1 0.0 0.0GDP per capita (current US$) 17 622.0 20 321.0 20 401.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 17 542.0 20 108.0 20 187.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 29.9 35.6 35.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 1.79 1.79 1.79Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –106 –794c ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) d 110 130 133Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 122 ...Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 122 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) def 15.3 17.6g ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) def 0.9 1.1g ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 56.3 57.1 57.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.5 69.3 69.4Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) h 45.7 44.9 ...Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)g (% of exports)gi (% of imports)gi

Exports 146.2 Netherlands 34.2 United States 39.4Imports 1 437.0 United States 23.0 Netherlands 23.1Balance –1 290.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.2Urban population (%) 2012 93.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 19.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 17.2/15.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) j 2012 86.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 79.9/73.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 12.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 53.0/26.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 109.3/106.6k

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 59.7k

Environmental indicatorsThreatened species 2012 42Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 126/30.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 10 551.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) d 552a The Netherlands Antilles was dissolved on 10 October 2010. Unless otherwise indicated, the data referto Curaçao, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius. b Official rate. c 2009. d Curaçao.e October. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g 2008. h Main telephone lines only. i Formore information, refer to the technical notes. j Refers to Curaçao, Sint Maarten (Dutch part), Bonaire,Saba and Sint Eustatius. k 2002.


: ��%�� Region Oceania-Melanesia

Currency CFP Franc (XPF)Surface area (square kilometres) 18 575


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nouméa (157)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 236 8 855 9 859GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.6 3.5 3.4GDP per capita (current US$) 26 987.0 35 298.0 38 690.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 26 987.0 35 298.0 38 690.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.4 39.2 39.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 100.84 90.81 92.36CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 108 119 122c

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 97 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 97 96Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) def 21.3 22.4g ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) def 3.1 2.7g ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 47.7 46.8 46.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 70.1 68.6 68.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 101 99 112Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 31 39i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 82.0 116.8 119.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 32.4 42.0 50.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 1 657.5 Japan 20.1 France 22.1Imports 3 696.9 France 17.9 Singapore 14.6Balance –2 039.4 Australia 13.2 China 10.0Social indicators


Threatened species 2012 477Forested area (% of land area) 2010 46.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 968/12.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 837.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 072Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.2/26.0a UN operational exchange rate. b Nouméa. c Series linked to former series. d Population census. e Agegroup 14 years and over. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g 2008. h Includes nationalsresiding abroad. i 2009.


: ��; ��Region Oceania

Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD)Surface area (square kilometres) 270 467


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Wellington (410)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 113 813 143 088 162 783GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.2 0.2 1.1GDP per capita (current US$) 27 530.0 32 757.0 36 874.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 25 705.0 31 199.0 35 066.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.9 18.6 18.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.47 1.30 1.30Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –8 777 –4 994 –6 709CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 130 135Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 93 93Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 103 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 104 107Unemployment (% of labour force) 3.8 6.5 6.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 22.0de 20.9f ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 7.1de 6.6f ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 60.3 61.5 61.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 74.8 74.2 74.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 2 353 2 492 2 572Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 10 051 11 845f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 127.2 150.9 151.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 62.7 83.0 86.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 37 633.2 Australia 22.7 China 16.0Imports 36 111.3 China 12.4 Australia 16.0Balance 1 521.9 United States 8.4 United States 10.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) 2012 86.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 20.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 19.9/18.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.8/78.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 75.0h


Threatened species 2012 154Forested area (% of land area) 2010 31.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 32 038/7.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 257.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 957Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 10.8/16.7a Market rate. b Average of four quarters ending 31 March of the year stated. c Average of quarterlyestimates. d Excludes Chathams, Antarctic Territory and other minor offshore islands. e The indices areshown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f 2009. g Age group 20 to 49 years. h 1995.


:��Region Central America

Currency Cordoba Oro (NIO)Surface area (square kilometres) 130 373


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Managua (970)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 872 6 591 7 297GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.3 4.5 4.7GDP per capita (current US$) 898.0 1 139.0 1 243.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 871.0 1 091.0 1 201.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.5 27.0 29.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 17.15 21.88 22.98Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –784 –883 –1 302CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 147 234 253Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 104 117 127Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 118 126Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 19.7e 16.5 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 28.9e 32.2 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 43.5 46.2 46.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.5 80.0 80.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 712 1 011 1 060Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 61 61g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 24.7 72.9 87.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 2.6 10.0 10.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 280.9 United States 30.4 United States 18.8Imports 5 047.3 Venezuela 13.3 Venezuela 15.7Balance –2 766.4 Canada 12.0 China 9.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) 2012 57.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 33.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.0/6.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.5/71.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 18.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 72.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 40.1/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 92Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 96.2/94.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) i 2006-2012 52.1j


Threatened species 2012 128Forested area (% of land area) 2010 26.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 459/0.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 249.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) k 1 989Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) k 26.9/26.9l

a Principal rate. b Index base 1999=100. c Age group 10 years and over. d The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 2. e November. f Includes nationals residing abroad. g 2009. h Includes refugees. i UNESCOestimate. j 2003. k Chinandega. l Refers to average temperature.


:�� Region Western Africa

Currency CFA Franc (XOF)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 267 000


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Niamey (1 297)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 3 369 5 672 6 381GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.4 8.2 2.3GDP per capita (current US$) 259.0 366.0 397.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 259.0 363.0 394.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.6 34.7 32.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –312 –1 320b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 114 128d 132Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 155 138Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 155 138Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 11.1efg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 56.9efg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 39.2 39.8 39.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 90.6 90.1 89.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 58 74 82Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 100 124b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.7 25.1 27.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.2 0.8 1.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 973.8 France 63.2 China 26.9Imports 1 902.1 Switzerland 9.3 France 12.2Balance –928.3 Nigeria 5.4 United Kingdom 7.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.2Urban population (%) 2012 18.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 48.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.0/3.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 55.8/54.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 85.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 6.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 11.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 202.2/1.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 425Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 39.2/49.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 30.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 1.3/6.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 29Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 158/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 26.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 541Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.4/36.2a Official rate. b 2009. c Niamey. d Series linked to former series. e Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire(World Bank). f April to July. g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. h Includes refugees. iEstimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region.


:�� Region Western Africa

Currency Naira (NGN)Surface area (square kilometres) 923 768


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Abuja (2 153)United Nations membership date 7 October 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 112 248 229 508 245 229GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.5 7.8 7.4GDP per capita (current US$) 803.0 1 449.0 1 509.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 771.0 1 306.0 1 347.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 5.5 11.6 11.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 129.00 150.66 158.27Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 36 529 13 310 8 689CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 207 338 375Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 100 102Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 100 102Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 11.5cdef ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 44.6cdef ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 47.5 47.8 47.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 61.9 63.0 63.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 010 1 555 715Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 151 084 138 459g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 14.2 55.8 59.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.6 24.0 28.4Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 125 641.0 United States 22.5 United States 18.0Imports 63 971.5 India 10.2 China 14.8Balance 61 669.5 Brazil 8.4 Antigua and Barbuda 7.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population (%) 2012 50.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 42.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.7/4.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 102.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 53.4/51.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 87.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 14.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) hi mid-2010 1 127.7/0.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 10 335Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 62.0/68.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 40.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 6.1/18.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 6.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 300Forested area (% of land area) 2010 10.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 70 177/0.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 107.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 221Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.2/33.0a Principal rate. b Rural and urban areas. c 2004. d Living standards survey. e September of the precedingyear to August of the current year. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. g 2009. h Data referto foreign citizens. i Includes refugees. j Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modellingand death registration data from other countries in the region.


:�� Region Oceania-Polynesia

Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZD)Surface area (square kilometres) 260


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Alofi (1)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.46 1.31 1.30CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 119 158b ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 93 87Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 93 87Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 3 6 6Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) d 62.3 68.1 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 51.7 ... ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –3.5Urban population (%) 2012 38.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) e 2012 24.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) e 2012 19.2/14.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) e 2012 96.0f



Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) e 2010-2015 2.6i

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 0.4/25.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 124.3/96.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 44Forested area (% of land area) 2010 72.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4/2.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 734.0k

a UN operational exchange rate. b 2009. c Includes Niueans residing usually in New Zealand. d Maintelephone lines only. e Data compiled by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community Demography Pro-gramme. f 2011. g Data compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. h 2006. i2001-2006. j National estimate. k UNSD estimate.


:�� +��!��Region Oceania-Micronesia



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Garapan (...) a

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 100 122c ...Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 498 375 336Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) e 34.6 41.9 ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population (%) 2012 91.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) f 2012 26.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) f 2012 7.4/6.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) f 2012 102.3g

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) h 2010-2015 79.9/74.5c

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) f 2010-2015 4.9i

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) f 2010-2015 1.6j

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 20.5k


Threatened species 2012 89Forested area (% of land area) 2010 66.0a The population of Garapan was estimated at 3,588 in the year 2000. Garapan is located on the islandof Saipan, the population of which is 55,950. b Saipan. c 2009. d Air arrivals. e Main telephone linesonly. f Data compiled by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community Demography Programme. g 2011. hData compiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. i 2006-2008. j 1999-2001. k 1970.


:��'Region Northern Europe

Currency Norwegian Krone (NOK)Surface area (square kilometres) 386 209 a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 12.8 c

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Oslo (915)United Nations membership date 27 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 304 060 417 465 485 416GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.6 0.7 1.4GDP per capita (current US$) 65 767.0 85 492.0 98 565.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 66 218.0 86 515.0 100 292.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.2 19.8 20.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) d 6.77 5.86 5.99Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 49 003 51 444 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109 122 124Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 88 84Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 102 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 102 96Unemployment (% of labour force) e 4.4 3.5 3.2Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) f 20.8g 19.7 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) f 3.3g 2.5 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 60.4 61.5 61.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 70.5 70.2 70.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 3 824 4 767 4 963Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) b 230 931 223 412i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 148.5 161.1 159.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 82.0 93.4 94.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 159 360.6 United Kingdom 28.0 Sweden 13.4Imports 90 848.8 Netherlands 11.6 Germany 12.0Balance 68 511.8 Germany 10.6 China 9.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 0.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 –0.7Urban population (%) b 2012 79.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) b 2012 18.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) b 2012 23.4/20.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) b 2012 100.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) b 2010-2015 83.5/79.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) b 2010-2015 2.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) b 2010-2015 2.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) j 2006-2010 88.4k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) b mid-2010 485.4/10.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 54 617Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.4/105.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 60.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.5/0.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 39.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 43Forested area (% of land area) 2010 33.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 47 038/9.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) b 2009 5 685.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 763Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 2.4/9.6a Excludes Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands. b Includes Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands. c Surface areaexcludes Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands. d Official rate. e Age group 16 years and over. f EuropeanLabour Force Survey (Eurostat). g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. h Arrivals of non-residenttourists at national borders. i 2009. j Age group 20 to 44 years. k 2005.


<��Region Western Asia

Currency Omani Rial (OMR)Surface area (square kilometres) 309 500


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Muscat (743)United Nations membership date 7 October 1971

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 30 905 59 228 72 680GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.0 8.1 5.5GDP per capita (current US$) 12 721.0 21 286.0 25 536.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 12 300.0 20 193.0 24 224.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.1 27.5 29.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.38 0.38 0.38Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 5 178 5 871 10 263CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 102 134 139Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 112 125 121Food production index (2004-2006=100) 112 125 121Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 25.1 28.0 28.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.4 79.9 81.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 896 1 524b ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 58 091 64 017b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 65.8 175.7 179.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.7 62.0 68.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)c (% of imports)Exports 47 091.9 China 30.3 United Arab Emirates 27.4Imports 23 619.4 Japan 12.6Balance 23 472.5 United States 5.9Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) e mid-2010 826.1/28.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 126Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 103.1/104.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 50.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 1.3/2.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 1.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 85Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 41 110/15.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 6 573.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 90Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.9/33.0a Official rate. b 2009. c For more information, refer to the technical notes. d 2000. e Data refer to foreigncitizens. f Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


��#��Region South-central Asia

Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR)Surface area (square kilometres) 796 095


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Islamabad (919)United Nations membership date 30 September 1947

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 109 214 173 764 208 860GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.7 3.5 3.0GDP per capita (current US$) 688.0 1 001.0 1 182.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 703.0 1 039.0 1 235.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 17.5 14.0 11.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 59.83 85.71 89.97Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –3 606 –1 354 –2 234CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 129 234 250b

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 110 117Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 113 118Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 20.3e 20.1fg ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 43.0e 44.7fg ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 19.3 22.4 22.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 84.1 83.3 83.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 798 907 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 39 619 40 375h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 11.4 60.6 64.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.3 8.0 9.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 25 343.8 United States 15.1 United Arab Emirates 15.6Imports 43 578.3 Afghanistan 10.5 China 14.8Balance –18 234.5 United Arab Emirates 7.6 Saudi Arabia 10.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population (%) 2012 36.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 34.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.4/6.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 103.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 66.9/64.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 65.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 27.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 4 233.6/2.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2 781 067Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 51.4/65.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 46.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) j 2008-2010 2.9/4.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 22.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 116Forested area (% of land area) 2010 2.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 161 088/1.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 347.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 142Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 14.1/28.6a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c Age group 10 years and over. d The indices are shownin terms of ISIC Rev. 2. e July. f January. g 2008. h 2009. i Includes refugees. j Estimates based, for themost part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


��Region Oceania-Micronesia



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Melekeok (1)United Nations membership date 15 December 1994

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 145 212 229GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.5 2.0 1.8GDP per capita (current US$) 7 267.0 10 348.0 11 096.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 7 482.0 8 144.0 9 790.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 14.5 18.7 19.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) a 81 86 109Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) b 2 2c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 70.5 105.0 108.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –4.3Urban population (%) 2012 85.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) d 2012 19.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) d 2012 11.2/8.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) d 2012 115.3e

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) d 2010-2015 72.1/66.3f

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) d 2010-2015 20.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) d 2010-2015 2.0g

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 32.8i

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 5.8/28.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) j 2006-2012 10.3k

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) l 2006-2012 100.4/100.7m

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) j 2006-2012 63.4k


Threatened species 2012 166Forested area (% of land area) 2010 88.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 479.0b

a Air arrivals (Palau International Airport). b UNSD estimate. c 2009. d Data compiled by the Secretariatof the Pacific Community Demography Programme. e 2011. f 2005. g 2003-2005. h Age group 15 to 44years. i 2003. j UNESCO estimate. k 2002. l National estimate. m 2004.


��Region Central America

Currency Balboa (PAB)Surface area (square kilometres) 75 417


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Panama City (1 426)United Nations membership date 13 November 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 15 465 26 590 30 677GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.2 7.6 10.6GDP per capita (current US$) 4 776.0 7 561.0 8 590.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 332.0 6 925.0 7 858.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.8 25.0 28.3Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 022 –2 862 –3 874CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) ab 103 127 135Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 108 112Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 108 112Unemployment (% of labour force) 6.0c 6.4d 5.0Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) e 17.0f 18.7g 18.6Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) e 19.3f 17.4g 17.0Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 48.1 49.3 49.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.2 82.6 82.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 702 1 324 1 473Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 320 335d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 68.5 204.3 219.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 11.5 40.1 42.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 14 554.8 United States 26.3 China 26.2Imports 21 801.6 Venezuela 17.7 United States 18.6Balance –7 246.8 Colombia 12.8 Singapore 15.7Social indicators



Threatened species 2012 352Forested area (% of land area) 2010 44.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 7 837/2.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 759.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 907Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.0/33.8a Urban areas. b Index base 2003=100. c 2008. d 2009. e August. f The indices are shown in terms ofISIC Rev. 2. g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. h Age group 15 to 44 years. i 1984-1985.


��&��: ��5�� Region Oceania-Melanesia

Currency Kina (PGK)Surface area (square kilometres) 462 840


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Port Moresby (343)United Nations membership date 10 October 1975

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 866 9 707 12 586GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.9 7.6 8.9GDP per capita (current US$) 798.0 1 415.0 1 794.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 710.0 1 292.0 1 638.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.5 13.6 13.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.10 2.64 2.14Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 539 –914 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 146 189 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 113 110Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 115 112Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 71.3 70.6 70.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 74.4 74.1 74.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 69 146 165Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 805 2 341b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.3 29.6 36.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.7 1.3 2.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population (%) 2012 12.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 38.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.4/4.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 104.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 65.5/61.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 44.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 35.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) cd mid-2010 24.6/0.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 9 378Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 45.1/53.9e

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) f 2006-2012 35.2g

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) h 2008-2010 3.8/21.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 2.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 457Forested area (% of land area) 2010 63.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 3 477/0.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 179.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 899Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.3/31.3a Official rate. b 2009. c Data refer to foreign citizens. d Includes refugees. e 1998. f UNESCO estimate.g 1999. h Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


��'Region South America

Currency Guarani (PYG)Surface area (square kilometres) 406 752


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Asunción (2 139)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 7 473 18 331 22 890GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.9 15.0 3.8GDP per capita (current US$) 1 267.0 2 840.0 3 485.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 257.0 2 783.0 3 428.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.4 17.3 18.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6 120.00 4 573.75 4 439.90Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 16 –654 –270CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 150 212 229Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 139 148Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 144 153Unemployment (% of labour force) cd ... 7.2 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) ce 15.7f 18.8 17.1g

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) ce 32.4f 26.8 26.4g

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 54.7 57.4 57.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 85.7 86.4 86.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 341 465 524Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 4 403 4 739i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 37.4 97.3 105.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 7.9 19.8 23.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 5 517.4 Uruguay 19.2 China 29.6Imports 12 315.6 Argentina 17.6 Brazil 26.3Balance –6 798.2 Brazil 14.2 Argentina 14.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 62.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 32.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 8.3/7.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 74.9/70.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 27.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) j 2006-2010 79.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 161.3/2.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 133Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 82.8/83.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 57.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.6/22.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 50Forested area (% of land area) 2010 44.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 514/0.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 358.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 401Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 18.2/28.4a Market rate. b Asunción. c Age group 10 years and over. d Urban areas, Asunción and Central Urbano.e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. f October to December. g Excludes the departments ofBoquerón and Alto Paraguay. h Excludes nationals residing abroad and crew members. i 2009. j Agegroup 15 to 44 years.


� ��Region South America

Currency Nuevo Sol (PEN)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 285 216


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Lima (9 130)United Nations membership date 31 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 79 389 157 324 180 464GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.8 8.8 6.9GDP per capita (current US$) 2 881.0 5 411.0 6 138.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 690.0 5 064.0 5 650.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.3 26.3 26.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.43 2.81 2.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 1 148 –3 782 –3 341CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 110 126 131Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 131 136Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 127 133Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 129 134Unemployment (% of labour force) bd 9.6 7.9 7.8Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) de 23.8fg 23.9h 23.7h

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) de 0.7fg 1.4h 1.3h

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 57.5 67.4 67.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 79.1 84.7 84.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ij 1 571 2 299 2 598Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 8 787 13 274k ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 29.0 111.0 121.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 17.1 34.8 36.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 45 636.1 China 15.3 United States 19.7Imports 37 747.1 United States 13.3 China 16.7Balance 7 889.0 Switzerland 12.9 Brazil 6.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.4Urban population (%) 2012 77.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 29.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 9.8/8.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 76.9/71.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 18.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 73.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 37.6/0.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 638Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 98.6/99.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 51.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.3/4.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 21.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 493Forested area (% of land area) 2010 53.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 47 317/1.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 524.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 13Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 16.7/22.1a Market rate. b Lima. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Age group 14 years and over.e Metropolitan Lima. f Third quarter. g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. h Average ofquarterly estimates. i Includes nationals residing abroad. j Preliminary data. k 2009.


��&&�� Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Philippine Peso (PHP)Surface area (square kilometres) 300 000


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Manila (11 862)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945


Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 113 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 113 115Unemployment (% of labour force) 8.0c 7.3 7.0Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) d 15.6ef 15.0 14.9Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) d 36.0ef 33.2 33.0Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 49.8 49.5 49.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.0 79.4 79.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) g 2 623 3 520 3 917Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 6 560 8 663h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 44.6 92.9 99.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 5.4 25.0 29.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 48 042.1 Japan 18.5 Japan 11.0Imports 63 692.7 United States 14.8 United States 10.9Balance –15 650.6 China 12.7 China 10.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population (%) 2012 49.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 34.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.9/5.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 72.6/66.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 20.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 50.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) ij mid-2010 435.4/0.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 159 716Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 98.4/97.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 54.3Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 3.1/34.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 22.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 708Forested area (% of land area) 2010 26.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 68 495/0.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 232.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 201Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 25.2/31.2a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c 2006. d The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3.e October. f Excludes regular military living in barracks. g Includes nationals residing abroad. h 2009. iData refer to foreign citizens. j Includes refugees.


��Region Eastern Europe

Currency Zloty (PLN)Surface area (square kilometres) 311 888


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Warsaw (1 723)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 303 912 469 799 514 115GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.6 3.9 4.3GDP per capita (current US$) 7 963.0 12 274.0 13 424.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 7 807.0 11 860.0 13 021.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.3 19.9 20.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.26 2.96 3.42Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –7 242 –21 873 –22 204CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 115 131 137Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 134 144Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 100 102Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 100 102Unemployment (% of labour force) 17.7 9.6 9.6Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 29.2bc 30.2d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 17.4bc 12.8d ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 47.5 48.2 48.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 62.5 64.3 64.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 15 200 12 470 13 350Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 74 494 61 943e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 107.4 142.7 146.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 38.8 62.3 64.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 188 105.1 Germany 26.0 Germany 22.2Imports 209 191.5 United Kingdom 6.5 Russian Federation 12.2Balance –21 086.4 Czech Republic 6.2 China 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 <Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population (%) 2012 60.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 23.5/17.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 93.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 80.6/72.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) f 2006-2010 72.7g


Threatened species 2012 53Forested area (% of land area) 2010 30.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 298 660/7.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 319.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 520Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 4.0/12.3a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Excludes conscripts and regular militaryliving in barracks. d European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). e 2009. f Age group 20 to 49 years. g 1991.





Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Lisbon (2 843)United Nations membership date 14 December 1955

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 191 848 228 688 237 586GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 0.8 1.4 –1.7GDP per capita (current US$) 18 196.0 21 422.0 22 226.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 17 926.0 20 712.0 21 405.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.0 19.8 18.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –19 821 –22 813 –15 539CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 117 127 132Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 92 90Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 104 100Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 104 100Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.6 10.8 12.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 30.6d 27.7 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 11.8d 10.9 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.5 56.4 56.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 69.3 68.0 68.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 5 769 6 756 7 264Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 599 1 684f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 148.7 156.3 157.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 35.0 51.1 55.3Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 58 932.2 Spain 24.8 Spain 31.6Imports 80 324.5 Germany 13.5 Germany 12.3Balance –21 392.3 France 12.0 France 6.9Social indicators



Threatened species 2012 247Forested area (% of land area) 2010 38.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 57 353/5.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 827.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 751Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.8/20.8a Market rate. b Excludes rent. c European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). d The indices are shown interms of ISIC Rev. 3. e Arrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments.f 2009. g 2005-2006.


�� (��Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) San Juan (2 475)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 86 157 98 757 101 496GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –0.2 –0.1 –1.4GDP per capita (current US$) 22 781.0 26 342.0 27 098.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 14 912.0 17 100.0 17 767.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 13.7 9.7 9.7CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 156 131 135Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 105 108Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 107 110Unemployment (% of labour force) ab 11.3 16.1 15.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) bc 19.0 13.7 13.5Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bc 2.1 1.6 1.6Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 38.1 35.4 35.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 61.0 54.4 54.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 3 686 3 186 3 048Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 12 13e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 80.2 102.0 105.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 23.4 45.3 48.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –9.6Urban population (%) 2012 99.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 20.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 20.2/16.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 92.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.2/75.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 7.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) f 2006-2010 84.1g

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 324.0/8.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 82.9/79.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 58.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 109Forested area (% of land area) 2010 62.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 192.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 329Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.3/30.2a Official estimates. b Age group 16 years and over. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. dAir arrivals of non-resident tourists. e 2009. f Age group 18 to 44 years. g 2002.


=��Region Western Asia

Currency Qatari Rial (QAR)Surface area (square kilometres) 11 607


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Doha (567)United Nations membership date 21 September 1971

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 44 531 127 332 173 320GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.5 16.7 13.5GDP per capita (current US$) 54 240.0 72 397.0 92 682.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 47 278.0 65 038.0 83 261.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 32.0 34.2 29.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.64 3.64 3.64Balance of payments, current account (million US$) ... ... 51 978CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 119 162 165Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 191 218Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 123 126Food production index (2004-2006=100) 95 123 126Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 41.0cdef 58.3cg 54.1Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 2.7cdef 1.6cg 1.4Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 46.4 52.1 51.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 94.7 95.2 95.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) hi 913j 1 519 2 527Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 97 843 149 538g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 112.3 140.9 139.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 24.7 81.6 86.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Imports 22 328.2 United States 11.5

China 9.6United Arab Emirates 8.0

Social indicatorsPopulation growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –8.6Urban population (%) 2012 99.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 2.6/2.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 314.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.2/78.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 8.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 43.2k


Threatened species 2012 34CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 70 287/44.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 16 034.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 75Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.6/32.7a Official rate. b Index base 2002=100. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2004. e March.f Population census. g 2009. h Arrivals in hotels only. i Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels andsimilar establishments. j Includes domestic tourism. k 1998. l Data refer to foreign citizens.


( &��*�� Region Eastern Asia

Currency South Korean Won (KRW)Surface area (square kilometres) 100 033


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Seoul (9 736)United Nations membership date 17 September 1991

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 844 866 1 014 890 1 116 247GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.0 6.3 3.6GDP per capita (current US$) 17 959.0 21 063.0 23 067.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 17 942.0 21 090.0 23 130.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.9 28.1 27.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1 011.60 1 134.80 1 151.80Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 18 607 29 394 26 505CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 100c 116 121Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 139 149Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 101Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 101Unemployment (% of labour force) 3.7 3.7 3.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) d 26.8 17.0 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) d 7.9 6.6 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.0 49.2 49.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 73.4 71.6 71.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ef 6 023 8 798 9 795Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 14 848 15 454g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 132.3 164.6 169.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 73.5 83.7 83.8Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 555 208.9 China 24.2 China 16.5Imports 524 405.2 United States 10.2 Japan 13.0Balance 30 803.7 Japan 7.1 United States 8.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.3Urban population (%) 2012 83.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 15.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 18.9/14.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 84.0/77.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 80.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 534.8/1.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 749Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 100.2/101.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 39.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.3/2.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 15.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 69Forested area (% of land area) 2010 63.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 508 959/10.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 466.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 344Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 8.2/16.9a Market rate. b Index base 2005=100. c Series replacing former series. d The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 3. e Includes nationals residing abroad and crew members. f Arrivals of non-resident visitorsat national borders. g 2009. h Age group 15 to 44 years.


( &��+��Region Eastern Europe

Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL)Surface area (square kilometres) 33 846


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 104.7Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Chisinau (677)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 988 5 812 7 000GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.5 7.1 6.4GDP per capita (current US$) 793.0 1 627.0 1 975.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 901.0 1 762.0 2 152.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 24.6 22.6 23.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 12.83 12.15 11.72Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –248 –568 –880CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 100cd 153 165Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 93 100Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 93 100Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.3 7.4 6.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) e 16.0 18.7 18.7Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) e 40.6 27.5 27.5Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 46.9 37.9 38.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 51.0 44.5 45.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 23 8 11Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 13 22g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 53.6 121.1 138.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 14.6 32.3 38.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 216.8 Russian Federation 28.2 Russian Federation 15.9Imports 5 191.3 Romania 17.0 Ukraine 12.4Balance –2 974.5 Italy 9.7 Romania 11.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 –0.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.1Urban population (%) a 2012 48.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 16.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 19.2/14.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 90.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 73.5/66.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 14.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 67.8h

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 408.3/11.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2 268Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 8.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) i 2006-2012 90.1/89.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 4.0/9.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 19.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 30Forested area (% of land area) 2010 12.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 543/1.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 540.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 547Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.6/14.3a Includes Transnistria. b Official rate. c Series replacing former series. d Index base 2005=100. e Theindices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Excludes the regions of the left bank of the Dniester river andthe municipality of Bender. g 2009. h 2005. i National estimate.


(>��Region Eastern Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Saint-Denis (145)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 110 121 124Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 105 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 105 105Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) ... ... 13.4bc

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) ... ... 3.9bc

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 50.8 51.7 51.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 64.6 64.0 63.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 409 420 471Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) d 50 65e ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.7Urban population (%) 2012 94.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 25.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 13.2/11.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 95.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 81.5/74.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) f 2006-2010 66.6g


Threatened species 2012 107Forested area (% of land area) 2010 35.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 931/3.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 076.0d

a Market rate. b March to June. c Excludes the institutional population. d UNSD estimate. e 2009. f Agegroup 20 to 44 years. g 1997.


(��Region Eastern Europe

Currency (new) Leu (RON) a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 89.9Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bucharest (1 937)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 99 173 164 436 189 776GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.2 –1.6 2.5GDP per capita (current US$) 4 555.0 7 653.0 8 853.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 421.0 7 562.0 8 738.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.7 24.0 24.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 3.11 3.20 3.34Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –8 621 –7 284 –8 541CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 232 313 331Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 123 130Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 91 100Food production index (2004-2006=100) 95 91 100Unemployment (% of labour force) 7.2 7.3 7.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 30.3c 28.7d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 32.1c 30.1d ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 48.0 48.2 48.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 62.6 64.5 64.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 5 839 7 498 7 611Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 24 645 23 480f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 81.5 134.5 131.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 21.5 39.9 44.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 62 692.0 Germany 18.6 Germany 17.1Imports 76 365.3 Italy 12.8 Italy 11.4Balance –13 673.3 France 7.5 Hungary 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.3Urban population (%) 2012 52.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 15.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 23.9/18.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 94.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.0/70.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 12.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) g 2006-2010 70.3h


Threatened species 2012 82Forested area (% of land area) 2010 29.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 79 421/3.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 384.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 595Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.7/16.5a Beginning 1 July 2005, 1 new Leu = 10000 old Lei. b Principal rate. c The indices are shown in termsof ISIC Rev. 3. d European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). e Arrivals of non-resident visitors at nationalborders. f 2009. g Age group 15 to 44 years. h 2004.


(��$ � ��Region Eastern Europe

Currency Russian Rouble (RUB)Surface area (square kilometres) 17 098 240


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Moscow (11 621)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 764 016 1 487 516 1 857 770GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.4 4.3 4.3GDP per capita (current US$) 5 311.0 10 405.0 13 006.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 160.0 10 065.0 12 586.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.0 21.8 21.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 28.78 30.48 32.20Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 84 602 71 080 98 834CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 200 325 ...Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 112 117Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 94 116Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 94 116Unemployment (% of labour force) c 7.2d 7.5 6.6Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) bc 29.8 27.9e ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bc 10.2 9.7e ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 54.6 56.1 56.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.4 70.7 71.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 22 201 22 281 24 932Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 231 230 1 202 410e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 111.3 197.7 210.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 15.2 43.0 49.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)g (% of imports)Exports 516 992.6 China 15.7Imports 306 091.5 Germany 12.2Balance 210 901.1 Ukraine 6.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.8Urban population (%) 2012 74.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 15.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 22.6/13.8Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 86.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.0/63.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 10.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 79.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 12 270.4/8.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 221 779i

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 91.1/92.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 8.7/29.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 201Forested area (% of land area) 2010 49.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 573 098/11.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 4 364.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 691Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 1.2/8.9a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Age group 15 to 72 years. d 2006. e2009. f Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. g For more information, refer to the technicalnotes. h Age group less than 50 years. i Includes a figure of 178,000 stateless persons which is basedon the number of persons who self-identified themselves as stateless in the 2010 census; it is subjectto further discussion/verification with the government.


(��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Rwanda Franc (RWF)Surface area (square kilometres) 26 340 a


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kigali (1 004)United Nations membership date 18 September 1962

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 581 5 625 6 377GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.3 7.2 8.6GDP per capita (current US$) 281.0 529.0 583.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 278.0 525.0 578.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 15.8 21.0 21.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 553.72 594.45 604.14Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –84 –421 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 138 214d 103d

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 144 156Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 146 157Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 3.8e ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 78.8e ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 85.7 86.3 86.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 83.8 85.2 85.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 494f 619 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 6 9g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.7 33.8 41.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.6 8.0 7.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 417.3 Switzerland 16.9 Uganda 13.9Imports 1 356.6 Dem. Rep. of Congo 14.0 China 11.7Balance –939.3 Kenya 13.9 Kenya 8.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Urban population (%) 2012 19.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 43.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.7/4.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 57.1/54.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 92.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 36.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 465.5/4.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 64 145Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 95.3/92.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 43.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 6.3/28.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 56.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 58Forested area (% of land area) 2010 18.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 725/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 18.0j

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 951Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 15.7/26.9a Data produced by the Ministry of Natural Resources. b Official rate. c Kigali. d Index base 2010=100.e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f 2006. g 2009. h Includes refugees. i Estimates based,for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in theregion. j UNSD estimate.


��*��: ��Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Basseterre (13)United Nations membership date 23 September 1983

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 536 673 712GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.9 –2.4 0.0GDP per capita (current US$) 10 906.0 12 850.0 13 424.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 10 199.0 12 240.0 12 842.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 46.2 38.8 35.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.70 2.70 2.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –65 –129 –60CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 111 136 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 91 34 37Food production index (2004-2006=100) 91 34 37Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) c 141 92 ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 145.0 190.5 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 34.0 76.0 ...Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 44.9 United States 81.7 United States 67.3Imports 246.7 Antigua and Barbuda 3.1 Trinidad and Tobago 6.3Balance –201.8 Trinidad and Tobago 2.7 United Kingdom 4.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population (%) 2012 32.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) def 2012 30.7g

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) def 2012 11.6/10.2g

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) ehi 2012 98.8j

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) e 2010-2015 70.7/68.2k

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) l 2006-2010 40.6m

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 5.1/9.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0n

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 93.2/90.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 67.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 6.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 40Forested area (% of land area) 2010 42.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 260/5.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 680.0o

a Official rate. b Index base 2001=100. c Air arrivals of non-resident tourists. d De facto estimate. e Datacompiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. f Data refer to the latest available census.g 2000. h The distribution between males and females was extrapolated from previous years. i De factonational estimate. j 2009. k 1998. l Age group 15 to 44 years. m 1984. n Value is zero, not available ornot applicable. o UNSD estimate.


��8��Region Caribbean

Currency E.C. Dollar (XCD)Surface area (square kilometres) 539 ab


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Castries (21)United Nations membership date 18 September 1979

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 847 1 164 1 254GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.5 0.4 1.3GDP per capita (current US$) 5 125.0 6 677.0 7 124.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 702.0 6 451.0 6 883.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 31.9 34.5 35.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) c 2.70 2.70 2.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –129 –183 –284CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112 ... ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 89 91 95Food production index (2004-2006=100) 89 91 95Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 16.1def ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 14.8df ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 63.4 63.9 64.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 77.6 77.0 77.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) g 318 306 312Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 87.5 135.2 143.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 21.6 40.0 42.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)h (% of exports)h (% of imports)h

Exports 164.0 United States 34.0 United States 42.6Imports 655.7 Trinidad and Tobago 23.2 Trinidad and Tobago 23.8Balance –491.7 United Kingdom 15.1 Japan 4.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –3.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population (%) 2012 16.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 25.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.6/8.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) ij 2012 94.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.5/72.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 12.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) k 2006-2010 47.3l


Threatened species 2012 50Forested area (% of land area) 2010 77.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 385/2.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 747.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) m 1 399Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) m 24.5/30.0a Refers to habitable area. b Excludes St. Lucia's Forest Reserve. c Official rate. d 2004. e Excludesmining and quarrying. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g Excludes nationals residingabroad. h 2008. i The distribution between males and females was extrapolated from previous years. jDe facto national estimate. k Age group 15 to 44 years. l 1988. m Vieux Fort.


�� 5� �� Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kingstown (31)United Nations membership date 16 September 1980

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 551 675 688GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.0 –2.8 0.1GDP per capita (current US$) 5 070.0 6 172.0 6 291.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 26.6 25.9 25.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.70 2.70 2.70Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –102 –213 –208CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109 135 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 122 130Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 122 131Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 53.3 55.5 55.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 79.1 78.5 78.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 96 72 74Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 2cd ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 85.6 140.4 141.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 9.2 38.5 43.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 38.4 Saint Lucia 22.1 United States 34.3Imports 383.5 Trinidad and Tobago 15.4 Trinidad and Tobago 31.1Balance –345.1 Barbados 12.0 United Kingdom 5.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.8Urban population (%) 2012 49.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 25.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.7/9.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 74.7/70.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 21.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) e 2006-2010 58.3f

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 8.6/7.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 104.5/107.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 5.5/30.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 17.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 45Forested area (% of land area) 2010 68.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 202/1.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 633.0d

a Official rate. b Air arrivals of non-resident tourists. c 2009. d UNSD estimate. e Age group 15 to 44years. f 1988.


��Region Oceania-Polynesia

Currency Tala (WST)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 842


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Apia (37)United Nations membership date 15 December 1976

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 435 596 667GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.3 1.8 1.4GDP per capita (current US$) 2 415.0 3 255.0 3 629.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 274.0 3 164.0 3 440.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) a 10.4 9.0 9.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 2.76 2.34 2.36Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –47 –67 –78CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 133 174 184Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 109 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 109 104Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 43.0 42.9 42.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 79.2 78.2 77.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 102 122 121Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 4 5de ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 24.1 110.7 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.4 7.0 ...Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 54.4 Australia 61.0 New Zealand 27.9Imports 345.9 New Zealand 18.9 Singapore 21.2Balance –291.5 American Samoa 6.4 United States 11.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) 2012 19.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 36.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 8.6/6.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 106.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 76.0/69.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 28.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 9.0/5.0Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 97.1/89.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) f 2006-2012 44.4g

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) h 2008-2010 </1.8Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 4.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 79Forested area (% of land area) 2010 60.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 161/0.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 326.0e

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 965Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.5/30.2a Refers to gross public capital formation. b Official rate. c Excludes rent. d 2009. e UNSD estimate. fUNESCO estimate. g 2001. h Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and deathregistration data from other countries in the region.


��+��Region Southern Europe



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) San Marino (4)United Nations membership date 2 March 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 959 1 976 2 046GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.3 –5.2 –2.6GDP per capita (current US$) 64 664.0 62 674.0 64 480.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 56 712.0 54 815.0 56 364.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 36.6 25.3 28.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 0.85 0.75 0.77CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 103 118 121Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cdef 39.3 36.9g ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cde 0.5 0.3g ...Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) hi 50 120 156Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 125.4 159.0 170.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 50.3 ... 49.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population (%) 2012 94.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) jkl 2012 15.2m

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) jkl 2012 23.2/19.7m

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) kn 2012 94.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) k 2010-2015 84.6/78.0o

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 11.7/37.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) p 2006-2012 99.2/93.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 58.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 18.3Environmental indicators

a Market rate. b Index base 2003=100. c December. d Official estimates. e The indices are shown interms of ISIC Rev. 3. f Refers to manufacturing and construction only. g 2008. h Arrivals of non-residenttourists in hotels and similar establishments. i Includes Italian tourists. j De facto estimate. k Datacompiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. l Data refer to the latest available census.m 2004. n De facto national estimate. o 2000. p UNESCO estimate.


��?�� & Region Middle Africa

Currency Dobra (STD)Surface area (square kilometres) 964


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) São Tomé (64)United Nations membership date 16 September 1975

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 123 207 256GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.1 4.5 4.9GDP per capita (current US$) 808.0 1 254.0 1 519.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 793.0 1 271.0 1 553.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 26.8 26.1 25.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 11 929.70 18 335.60 18 935.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –36 –107 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 561 1 432 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 113 116Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 113 116Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 40.9 43.2 43.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.6 76.4 76.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 16 8 ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 12.5 66.8 73.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 13.8 18.8 20.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)c (% of exports)c (% of imports)c

Exports 6.4 Portugal 42.2 Portugal 62.3Imports 112.2 Belgium 21.9 Angola 15.6Balance –105.8 Netherlands 15.6 Gabon 5.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 63.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 39.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.9/4.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 66.5/63.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 47.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 38.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) d mid-2010 5.3/3.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0e

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 103.0/101.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 48.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 0.7/3.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 18.2Environmental indicators


a Official rate. b Index base 1996=100. c 2010. d Data refer to foreign citizens. e Value is zero, notavailable or not applicable. f Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and deathregistration data from other countries in the region. g UNSD estimate.


��Region Western Asia

Currency Saudi Riyal (SAR)Surface area (square kilometres) 2 004 965


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Riyadh (5 451)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 315 583 455 922 597 086GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.6 5.1 7.1GDP per capita (current US$) 13 127.0 16 610.0 21 262.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 13 145.0 16 680.0 20 909.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.5 21.8 19.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.75 3.75 3.75Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 90 061 66 751 158 494CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 98 127 133Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 109 109Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 109 109Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 20.3d 20.4e ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 4.0d 4.1e ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 17.6 17.4 17.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 74.1 74.2 74.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 8 037 10 850 17 498Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 584 410 533 208e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 74.9 203.0 207.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 12.7 41.0 47.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)f (% of imports)Exports 364 697.7 China 13.1Imports 131 586.6 United States 12.4Balance 233 111.1 Germany 6.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population (%) 2012 82.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 29.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.2/4.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 122.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.6/73.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 16.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 23.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) gh mid-2010 7 288.9/27.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 70 679Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 101.8/104.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 52.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 1.7/3.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 0.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 109Forested area (% of land area) 2010 <CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 432 418/16.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 6 046.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 111Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 17.7/33.3a Official rate. b All cities. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2006. e 2009. f For moreinformation, refer to the technical notes. g Data refer to foreign citizens. h Includes refugees. i Estimatesbased, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countriesin the region.


� � ��Region Western Africa

Currency CFA Franc (XOF)Surface area (square kilometres) 196 712 a


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Dakar (3 035)United Nations membership date 28 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 8 708 12 858 14 448GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.6 4.1 2.8GDP per capita (current US$) 801.0 1 034.0 1 132.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 796.0 1 013.0 1 111.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.3 22.2 21.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –676 –865c ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) d 108 122e 126Industrial production index (2005=100) f 100 104 110Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 110 148 109Food production index (2004-2006=100) 110 150 110Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 14.8fg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 33.7fg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 64.9 66.0 66.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 88.3 88.3 88.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 769 900h 1 001h

Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 13 16c ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 18.4 69.9 76.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 4.8 16.0 17.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)i (% of imports)Exports 2 541.7 Mali 17.3 France 17.2Imports 5 908.9 India 14.0 Nigeria 9.2Balance –3 367.2 China 6.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population (%) 2012 42.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 43.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.1/3.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 60.9/58.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 49.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 11.8j

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) k mid-2010 210.1/1.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 22 907Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) l 2006-2012 64.7/63.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) m 2006-2012 37.3Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) n 2008-2010 4.8/12.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 42.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 99Forested area (% of land area) 2010 44.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 4 573/0.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 91.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 514Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.7/27.6a Surface area is based on 2002 population and housing census. b Official rate. c 2009. d Dakar. e Serieslinked to former series. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g 2006. h Estimated data. i Formore information, refer to the technical notes. j 2005. k Includes refugees. l National estimate. m UNESCOestimate. n Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


� ��Region Southern Europe

Currency Dinar (RSD)Surface area (square kilometres) 88 361


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 111.5Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Belgrade (1 135)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 25 231 37 076 41 057GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.4 1.0 1.6GDP per capita (current US$) 3 391.0 5 037.0 5 579.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 354.0 4 925.0 5 455.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.0 17.8 19.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 72.22 79.28 80.87Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –7 154c –3 116 –4 436CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 330 137d 153d

Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 99 101Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96e 102 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96e 102 104Unemployment (% of labour force) 13.6f 19.2 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) g 27.6h 26.3 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) g 23.3h 21.9 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) e 45.2 46.2 46.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) e 63.5 63.3 63.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) i 453 683 764Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 9 405 9 200j ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 99.0 160.4 162.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 26.3 40.9 42.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 11 779.5 Germany 11.3 Russian Federation 13.4Imports 19 861.9 Italy 11.1 Germany 10.8Balance –8 082.4 Bosnia-Herzegovina 10.1 Italy 8.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.9Urban population (%) a 2012 56.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) a 2012 17.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 22.5/18.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 98.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 77.1/72.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 10.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 1.6k

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 41.2l

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 525.4/5.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 309 577Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.7Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) m 2006-2012 93.0/92.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.0/2.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 32.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 53Forested area (% of land area) 2010 31.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 46 214/4.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 376.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 683Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 7.8/16.7a Includes Kosovo. b Official rate. c 2007. d Index base 2006=100. e Refers to Serbia and Montenegro.f 2008. g October. h The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. i Arrivals of non-resident tourists inall types of accommodation establishments. j 2009. k 2010. l 2005. m National estimate.


� '�� Region Eastern Africa

Currency Seychelles Rupee (SCR)Surface area (square kilometres) 452


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Victoria (27)United Nations membership date 21 September 1976

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 937 963 1 014GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.0 6.7 4.9GDP per capita (current US$) 11 214.0 11 131.0 11 675.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 10 849.0 10 240.0 10 740.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 35.1 36.7 35.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 5.50 12.15 13.72Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –188 –225 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 115 215 221Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96 77 84Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 79 87Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 129 175 194Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 96.1 161.4 177.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 25.4 41.0 43.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)b (% of exports)bc (% of imports)b

Exports 340.6 United Arab Emirates 16.7Imports 1 021.9 Saudi Arabia 14.5Balance –681.3 Singapore 8.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.5Urban population (%) 2012 54.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) def 2012 22.4g

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) def 2012 12.5/9.3g

Sex ratio (males per 100 females) eh 2012 97.3g

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) ei 2010-2015 78.1/67.7g


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 10.8/12.8Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 120.5/115.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 43.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 257Forested area (% of land area) 2010 88.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 736/8.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 808.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 172Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 24.4/29.8a Official rate. b 2008. c For more information, refer to the technical notes. d De facto estimate. e Datacompiled by the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. f Data refer to the latest available census.g 2011. h De facto national estimate. i The data for life expectancy at age 60 is based on the year of2007. j 2009.


�� 8 �� Region Western Africa

Currency Leone (SLL)Surface area (square kilometres) 72 300


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Freetown (941)United Nations membership date 27 September 1961

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 628 2 533 2 897GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.3 5.3 6.0GDP per capita (current US$) 316.0 432.0 483.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 318.0 437.0 501.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 11.0 24.1 40.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2 932.52 4 198.01 4 377.71Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –171 –654 –1 212CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 132 239bc 277b

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 123 129Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 122 128Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 6.5defgh ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 68.5defgh ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 66.6 66.4 66.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.8 68.9 69.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) i 40 39 52Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 2jk ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 0.5l 34.3 35.6m

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.2 ... ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Urban population (%) 2012 39.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 42.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 3.6/3.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 95.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 48.9/47.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 103.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 8.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) n mid-2010 106.8/1.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 8 156Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) o 2006-2012 47.6/70.3p

Education: Female third-level students (% of total) o 2006-2012 28.8q

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) r 2008-2010 6.3/24.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 136Forested area (% of land area) 2010 38.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 414/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 76.0k

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 946Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.8/29.9a Market rate. b Index base 2003=100. c Series linked to former series. d 2004. e December. f Populationcensus. g Age group 10 years and over. h The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. i Air arrivals. j2009. k UNSD estimate. l Main telephone lines only. m Mobile cellular subscriptions only. n Includesrefugees. o UNESCO estimate. p 2001. q 2002. r Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of deathmodelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


��&�� Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Singaporean Dollar (SGD)Surface area (square kilometres) 714


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Singapore (5 188)United Nations membership date 21 September 1965

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 125 429 227 382 259 850GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.4 14.8 4.9GDP per capita (current US$) 29 402.0 44 704.0 50 087.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 27 428.0 43 926.0 49 009.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.1 24.2 23.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.66 1.29 1.30Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 26 869 55 509 56 989CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 103 117 123Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 88 95 103Food production index (2004-2006=100) 88 95 103Unemployment (% of labour force) b 2.8c 2.1 1.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) defg 21.7 21.8h ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) defi 1.1 1.1h ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 53.5 56.7 56.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 77.3 77.0 76.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 7 079 9 161 10 390Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 146.0 184.4 188.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 61.0 71.0 75.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 409 503.6 Malaysia 12.2 United States 10.8Imports 365 770.5 China, Hong Kong SAR 11.0 Malaysia 10.7Balance 43 733.1 Indonesia 10.4 China 10.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 100.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 16.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 16.4/14.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.7/78.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 1.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) j 2006-2010 62.0k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 966.9/40.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 3Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 49.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.5/1.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 23.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 275Forested area (% of land area) 2010 3.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 31 869/6.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 4 344.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 150Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.9/30.9a Market rate. b Refers to the residents (Singaporean citizens and permanent residents). c 2006. d June.e Data refer to permanent residents. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. g Refers to manu-facturing and construction only. h 2009. i Includes mining and quarrying, electricity, gas and water supplyand activities not classifiable by economic activity. j Age group 15 to 44 years. k 1997.


��#��Region Eastern Europe


Surface area (square kilometres) 49 036 b


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bratislava (434)United Nations membership date 19 January 1993

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 47 896 87 072 96 000GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.7 4.2 3.3GDP per capita (current US$) 8 844.0 15 941.0 17 545.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 8 594.0 15 723.0 17 214.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 26.6 22.3 22.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) 31.95cd 0.75e 0.77e

Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –4 005 –3 009 12CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 133 153 159Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 142 152Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 83 92Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 83 92Unemployment (% of labour force) 16.3 14.4 13.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 38.8fgh 37.1i ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 4.7fgh 3.2i ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.4 50.9 51.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.5 68.0 68.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) j 1 515 1 327 1 460Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 832 2 586k ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 105.9 128.6 128.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 55.2 75.7 74.4Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)l

Exports 78 487.2 Germany 20.4 Germany 16.7Imports 76 690.3 Czech Republic 14.2Balance 1 796.9 Poland 7.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 54.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 15.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 21.3/15.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 94.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 79.5/71.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 5.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.4Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) m 2006-2010 79.8n

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) o mid-2010 130.7/2.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 840Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 93.3/92.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 59.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.9/2.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 17.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 44Forested area (% of land area) 2010 40.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 33 863/6.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 508.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 557Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.7/15.2a Beginning 1 January 2009, the Slovak Koruna (SKK) was replaced by the euro (1 EUR=30.126 SKK). bExcludes inland water. c Official rate. d Currency = Slovak Koruna. e Market rate. f Excludes persons onchild-care leave. g Excludes conscripts. h The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. i European LabourForce Survey (Eurostat). j Arrivals of non-resident tourists staying in commercial accommodations only(representing approximately 25% of all tourists). k 2009. l For more information, refer to the technicalnotes. m Age group 15 to 44 years. n 1997. o Includes refugees.


�� Region Southern Europe



Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 100.4Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Ljubljana (273)

United Nations membership date 22 May 1992Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 35 718 47 159 50 284GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.0 1.2 0.6GDP per capita (current US$) 17 840.0 23 235.0 24 709.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 17 689.0 22 858.0 24 367.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 25.4 20.1 18.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) 202.43bc 0.75d 0.77d

Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –681 –270 4CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 131 150 153Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 102 104Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 92 91Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 92 91Unemployment (% of labour force) 6.5 7.2 8.2Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 37.2efg 32.5h ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 8.8efg 8.8h ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 52.8 53.1 53.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 66.1 65.2 65.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) i 1 555 1 869 2 037Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 991 2 068j ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 138.8 149.4 149.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 46.8 70.0 72.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 28 984.1 Germany 21.1 Italy 16.5Imports 31 236.8 Italy 11.9 Germany 16.2Balance –2 252.7 Austria 7.7 Austria 7.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 49.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 26.6/20.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.8/76.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) k 2006-2010 78.9l


Threatened species 2012 120Forested area (% of land area) 2010 62.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 15 279/7.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 687.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 368Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 5.9/15.0a Beginning 1 January 2007, the Slovenian tolar (SIT) was replaced by the euro (1 EUR=239.64 SIT). bOfficial rate. c Currency = Slovenian tolar. d Market rate. e Second quarter. f The indices are shown interms of ISIC Rev. 3. g Excludes conscripts and regular military living in barracks. h European LabourForce Survey (Eurostat). i Arrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments.j 2009. k Age group 15 to 44 years. l 1994-1995.


��!��Region Oceania-Melanesia

Currency Solomon Is. Dollar (SBD)Surface area (square kilometres) 28 896


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Honiara (68)United Nations membership date 19 September 1978

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 429 676 838GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 12.8 7.0 10.7GDP per capita (current US$) 914.0 1 255.0 1 518.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 918.0 1 026.0 1 337.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.0 37.5 20.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 7.58 8.06 7.36Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –90 –373 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 149 ... ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 120 119Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 120 119Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 53.6 53.1 53.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 79.4 79.9 79.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 9c 21 23Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 2.9 29.4 51.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.8 5.0 6.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 417.4 China 46.3 Australia 32.0Imports 466.1 Australia 16.2 Singapore 21.0Balance –48.7 Philippines 6.3 China 10.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population (%) 2012 20.9Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 39.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.5/4.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 107.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 70.0/67.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 34.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 34.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 7.0/1.3Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 94.6/98.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) d 2008-2010 </1.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 0.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 223Forested area (% of land area) 2010 79.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 198/0.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 122.0e

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) f 3 290Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) f 23.2/30.1a Official rate. b Honiara. c Excludes 1st quarter. d Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of deathmodelling and death registration data from other countries in the region. e UNSD estimate. f Auki.


��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Somali Shilling (SOS)Surface area (square kilometres) 637 657


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Mogadishu (1 554)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 316 1 071 1 067GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.0 2.6 2.6GDP per capita (current US$) 277.0 115.0 112.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 266.0 110.0 107.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.3 19.9 20.0Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 112 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 112 113Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 37.1 37.6 37.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 77.6 77.0 76.8Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 7.2 8.0 6.9a

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.1 ... 1.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.8Urban population (%) 2012 38.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 44.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.7/4.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 53.4/50.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 100.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 6.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 14.6b

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) cd mid-2010 22.8/0.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 1 365 183Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) e 2006-2012 15.0/28.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) f 2008-2010 1.5/1.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.8Environmental indicators


a Mobile cellular subscriptions only. b 2005-2006. c Estimates. d Includes refugees. e UNESCO estimate.f Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from othercountries in the region. g UNSD estimate.



Currency Rand (ZAR)Surface area (square kilometres) 1 221 037


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Pretoria (1 501) a


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 247 052 363 523 408 237GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.3 2.9 3.1GDP per capita (current US$) 5 169.0 7 251.0 8 090.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 066.0 7 107.0 7 909.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.8 19.6 18.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 6.33 6.63 8.14Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –8 518 –10 117 –13 683CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 128 179 188Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 116 117Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 117 117Unemployment (% of labour force) c 23.8 24.9 24.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 25.6d 24.5ef 24.3ef

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 7.5d 4.9ef 4.6ef

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 45.7 43.8 44.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 61.5 60.4 60.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 7 369g 8 074hi 8 339Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 132 694 134 151j ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 81.0 108.9 135.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 7.5 18.0 21.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 92 975.6 China 13.4 China 14.2Imports 99 726.0 United States 9.0 Germany 10.7Balance –6 750.4 Japan 8.2 United States 8.0Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) l mid-2010 1 862.9/3.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 277 267m

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 98.1/98.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 10.1/45.4Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) n 2012 42.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 449Forested area (% of land area) 2010 8.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 498 608/10.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 698.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) o 713Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) o 10.1/21.9a Pretoria is the administrative capital, Cape Town is the legislative capital and Bloemfontein is thejudicial capital. b Principal rate. c Age group 15 to 64 years. d The indices are shown in terms of ISICRev. 3. e Average of quarterly estimates. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. g Excludesarrivals for work and contract workers. h Methodology revised. i Data are not strictly comparable withthose of previous years. j 2009. k 2003-2004. l Includes refugees. m Includes asylum-seekers (pendingcases), of which an estimated 63,000 refer to undecided cases at first instance and 156,400 refer toundecided cases on appeal. n The figures on the distribution of seats do not include the 36 special rotatingdelegates appointed on an ad hoc basis, and all percentages given are therefore calculated on the basisof the 54 permanent seats. o Johannesburg.


�&��Region Southern Europe



Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 91.8Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Madrid (6 574)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 130 799 1 389 166 1 478 206GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.6 –0.3 0.4GDP per capita (current US$) 26 058.0 30 149.0 31 820.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 25 688.0 29 766.0 31 178.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 29.3 22.3 21.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 0.85 0.75 0.77Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –83 388 –63 129 –52 281CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 101 114 118Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 83 82Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 95 101 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 94 101 105Unemployment (% of labour force) d 9.2 20.1 21.6Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) de 29.7f 23.1 21.8Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) de 5.3f 4.3 4.2Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 45.8 51.5 51.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.0 67.4 67.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 55 914 52 677 56 694Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 15 604 15 443g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 143.2 155.8 156.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 47.9 65.8 67.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 298 171.0 France 17.9 Germany 11.8Imports 362 834.5 Germany 10.2 France 10.8Balance –64 663.5 Portugal 8.0 China 7.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) a 2010-2015 0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Urban population (%) a 2012 77.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) a 2012 15.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) a 2012 25.1/20.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) a 2012 97.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) a 2010-2015 84.8/78.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) a 2010-2015 3.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) a 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 65.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 6 377.5/14.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 6 934Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 115.6/114.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 53.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.6/1.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 36.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 532Forested area (% of land area) 2010 36.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 287 994/6.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 537.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 436Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 9.7/19.5a Includes Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla. b Market rate. c Index base 2001=100. d Age group 16years and over. e European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev.3. g 2009.


��8��#�Region South-central Asia

Currency Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR)Surface area (square kilometres) 65 610


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Colombo (693) a


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 24 406 49 550 59 175GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.2 8.0 8.3GDP per capita (current US$) 1 230.0 2 375.0 2 812.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 215.0 2 345.0 2 781.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.4 25.9 27.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 102.12 110.95 113.90Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –743 –1 127 –4 675CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 160 219d 234e

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 102 123 117Food production index (2004-2006=100) 102 124 117Unemployment (% of labour force) fg 6.5h 4.9 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) fi 25.6 24.2 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) fi 30.7 32.7 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 34.3 34.6 34.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.1 76.2 76.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) j 549 654h 856Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 297 336k ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 23.2 100.4 104.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.8 12.0 15.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 10 011.3 United States 21.4 India 22.1Imports 19 696.5 United Kingdom 11.1 China 10.8Balance –9 685.2 Italy 6.1 Singapore 7.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Urban population (%) 2012 15.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 24.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 13.8/12.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.3Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.4/72.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 11.2Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 68.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) l mid-2010 339.9/1.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 285 735Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 100.5/98.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 65.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 </6.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 5.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 561Forested area (% of land area) 2010 29.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 12 648/0.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 198.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 524Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 24.1/30.6a Colombo is the commercial capital, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte is the administrative and legislativecapital. b Market rate. c Colombo. d Index base 2002=100. e Series linked to former series. Index base2002=100. f Age group 10 years and over. g Excludes the Northern and Eastern provinces. h 2006. i Theindices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. j Excludes nationals residing abroad. k 2009. l Data refer toforeign citizens.



Currency Shekel (ILS)Surface area (square kilometres) 6 020


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 689.8Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Ramallah (75)

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 4 634 8 331 8 769GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.6 9.8 9.9GDP per capita (current US$) 1 303.0 2 062.0 2 112.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 404.0 2 211.0 2 272.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 27.1 17.3 19.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) c 4.60 3.55 3.82Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 152 –691 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 119 148 153Industrial production index (2005=100) d 100 94 101Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 107 100 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 107 100 105Unemployment (% of labour force) 23.5 23.7 20.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 26.3d 24.6e ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 14.6d 11.8e ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 14.2 14.7 15.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.2 66.3 66.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 88 522 449Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 25.4 ... ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 16.0 42.0 55.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 719.6 Israel 85.9 Israel 69.6Imports 4 221.1 Jordan 5.4 Turkey 5.1Balance –3 501.5 Saudi Arabia 1.3 China 4.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) b 2010-2015 2.8Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.9Urban population (%) 2012 74.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 41.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.7/4.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) b 2012 103.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 74.8/71.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 50.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 923.8/43.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 0g

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 89.5/84.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 57.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 20Forested area (% of land area) 2010 2.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 162/0.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 272.0a Previously listed as Occupied Palestinian Territory. b Includes East Jerusalem. c Market rate. d Theindices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. f Arrivals ofnon-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. g Value is zero, not available or not applicable.


��Region Northern Africa

Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) b

Surface area (square kilometres) 2 505 813Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 44 632

Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 17.8Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Khartoum (4 632)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 35 183 69 665 56 015c

GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 9.0 6.6 –3.9c

GDP per capita (current US$) 916.0 1 600.0 1 583.0c

GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 881.0 1 544.0 942.0c

Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.6 19.7 20.5c

Exchange rates (national currency per US$) d 2.31 2.48 2.68Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –3 013 157 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 108 ...Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 109 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 29.9 30.8 30.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.1 76.5 76.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 246 495 536Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 15 540 24 260f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 6.2 42.8 57.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.3 8.0 19.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 9 079.5 China 65.3 China 16.6Imports 8 589.9 United Arab Emirates 10.5 Japan 9.5Balance 489.6 Canada 8.8 Saudi Arabia 7.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) c 2010-2015 2.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) c 2010-2015 1.9Urban population (%) 2012 33.3Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 39.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.1/5.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 101.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 63.8/60.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 57.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 4.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 7.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 753.5/1.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR c end-2011 2 898 246h

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 55.3/61.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) i 2006-2012 47.2j


Threatened species c 2012 117Forested area (% of land area) 2010 29.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 14 326/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 99.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 121Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.8/37.0a Unless otherwise indicated, the data include those for South Sudan. b Beginning 1 July 2007, 1 newSudanese Pound = 100 dinars. c Excludes South Sudan. d Principal rate. e Includes nationals residingabroad. f 2009. g Includes refugees. h Includes 83,100 people who are in an internally displaced person-like situation. i UNESCO estimate. j 2000. k Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of deathmodelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.



Currency Surinamese Dollar (SRD)Surface area (square kilometres) 163 820


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Paramaribo (278)United Nations membership date 4 December 1975

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 193 4 350 4 610GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.9 4.1 4.5GDP per capita (current US$) 4 392.0 8 292.0 8 708.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 4 315.0 8 094.0 8 650.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 45.6 37.7 40.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.74 2.75 3.30Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –144 653 251CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) bc 171 249 293Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 137 133Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 137 133Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 23.0defg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 8.0defg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 37.8 40.1 40.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 67.3 68.7 68.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 161 205 220Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 715 744h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 62.9 185.8 195.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 6.4 31.6 32.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 466.9 United Arab Emirates 26.1 United States 26.7Imports 1 637.8 Canada 18.6 Trinidad and Tobago 25.4Balance 829.1 United States 11.2 Netherlands 16.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.5Urban population (%) 2012 70.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 27.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.8/8.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 74.2/67.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 45.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 39.5/7.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 96.6/91.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 62.0j


Threatened species 2012 74Forested area (% of land area) 2010 95.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 470/4.8Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 357.0a Market rate. b Index base 2001=100. c Paramaribo. d 2004. e August. f Population census. g The indicesare shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. h 2009. i Data refer to foreign citizens. j 2002.



Currency Lilangeni (SZL)Surface area (square kilometres) 17 363


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Mbabane (66) a


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 584 3 892 4 090GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.5 1.9 1.3GDP per capita (current US$) 2 339.0 3 281.0 3 399.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 500.0 3 245.0 3 362.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 15.0 9.7 9.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 6.33 6.63 8.14Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –103 –389 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 140 121cd ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 104 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 104 105Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 42.9 43.5 43.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 70.8 70.7 70.8Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 837 868 879Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 329 358cf ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 22.1 65.7 68.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.7 11.0 18.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 1 113.3 South Africa 79.8 South Africa 81.3Imports 1 270.1 Italy 13.8 China 4.0Balance –156.8 Namibia 2.8 Japan 2.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population (%) 2012 21.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 37.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.1/4.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 48.5/49.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 64.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 50.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 40.4/3.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 759Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 7.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 88.6/94.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 49.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 13.3/69.9Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 13.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 32Forested area (% of land area) 2010 33.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 022/0.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 359.0f

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 442Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 10.5/22.5a Mbabane is the administrative capital, Lobamba is the legislative capital. b Official rate. c 2009. dIndex base 2007=100. e Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels and similar establishments. f UNSDestimate. g 2007. h Includes refugees. i Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modellingand death registration data from other countries in the region.


�� Region Northern Europe

Currency Swedish Krona (SEK)Surface area (square kilometres) 450 295


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Stockholm (1 385)United Nations membership date 19 November 1946

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 370 580 463 062 539 387GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.2 6.6 3.9GDP per capita (current US$) 41 042.0 49 369.0 57 134.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 41 337.0 50 403.0 58 140.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 17.9 18.0 18.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 7.96 6.71 6.89Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 25 057 30 513 37 248CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 108 116 119Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 93 99Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 94 96Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 94 96Unemployment (% of labour force) b 7.0c 8.4 7.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 22.0defgh 19.9ij ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 2.0defgh 2.1ij ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 59.3 59.3 59.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.1 68.2 68.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) k 4 883 4 951 5 006Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 12 975 11 076l ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 163.2 168.5 167.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 84.8 90.0 91.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 187 179.0 Germany 9.6 Germany 18.3Imports 176 000.1 Norway 9.4 Norway 8.4Balance 11 178.9 United Kingdom 6.8 Denmark 8.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.5Urban population (%) 2012 85.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 16.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 27.1/23.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 83.7/79.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 2.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) m 2006-2010 75.2n


Threatened species 2012 36Forested area (% of land area) 2010 69.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 43 708/4.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 709.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 539Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 3.6/10.0a Official rate. b Age group 15 to 74 years. c 2006. d Methodology revised. e Excludes conscripts. f Agegroup 16 to 64 years. g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. h Data are not strictly comparablewith those of previous years. i Age group 16 to 74 years. j European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). kArrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments. l 2009. m Age group 18to 44 years. n 1996.


�� Region Western Europe

Currency Swiss Franc (CHF)Surface area (square kilometres) 41 285


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bern (353)United Nations membership date 10 September 2002


Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 117 118Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 103 109Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 103 109Unemployment (% of labour force) ... 4.5 4.0Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 23.7cd 21.1e 21.1e


Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 59.4 60.6 60.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.1 75.4 75.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) f 7 229 8 628 8 534Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) g 4 887 5 648h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 161.6 189.9 190.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 70.1 83.9 85.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 234 819.3 Germany 20.2 Germany 32.3Imports 208 219.9 United States 10.3 Italy 10.4Balance 26 599.4 Italy 7.8 France 8.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 73.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 15.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 25.5/21.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 84.7/80.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 3.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) i 2006-2010 82.0j


Threatened species 2012 57Forested area (% of land area) 2010 31.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 41 564/5.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) g 2009 2 567.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) k 1 086Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) k 4.9/12.7a Official rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Officialestimates. e European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). f Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels andsimilar establishments. g Includes Liechtenstein. h 2009. i Age group 20 to 49 years. j 1994-1995. kZurich.


�'��( &��Region Western Asia

Currency Syrian Pound (SYP)Surface area (square kilometres) 185 180


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Damascus (2 650)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 28 397 60 465 64 273GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.2 3.4 –2.0GDP per capita (current US$) 1 536.0 2 962.0 3 095.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 468.0 2 896.0 3 029.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 23.0 20.8 21.5Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 52.00 46.58 55.26Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 295 –367 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 122 173 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 89 99Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 92 104Unemployment (% of labour force) 10.9b 8.6 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 28.3d 32.7 32.7Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 19.6d 14.3 14.3Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 16.0 12.9 13.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.1 71.6 71.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) ef 3 571g 8 546 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 28 521 24 664h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 31.7 77.8 84.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 5.7 20.7 22.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 11 352.9 Iraq 20.2 Turkey 9.5Imports 17 561.6 Italy 13.4 China 8.8Balance –6 208.7 Germany 13.0 Italy 7.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Urban population (%) 2012 56.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 35.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.6/6.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 102.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.7/74.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 13.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 58.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) jk mid-2010 2 205.9/9.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 988 275l

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 88.1/88.8Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.7/4.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 12.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 83Forested area (% of land area) 2010 3.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 65 260/3.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 104.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 134Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 8.1/25.3a UN operational exchange rate. b 2008. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. d 2006. eArrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments. f Includes nationalsresiding abroad. g Excludes Iraqui nationals. h 2009. i 2010. j Data refer to foreign citizens. k Includesrefugees. l Refugee figures for Iraqis in the Syrian Arab Republic are government estimates. UNHCR hasregistered and is assisting 103,200 Iraqis.


?��#��Region South-central Asia

Currency Somoni (TJS)Surface area (square kilometres) 143 100


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Dushanbe (739)United Nations membership date 2 March 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 312 5 642 6 523GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.7 6.5 7.4GDP per capita (current US$) 358.0 820.0 935.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 458.0 1 038.0 1 236.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 11.1 24.5 25.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.20 4.40 4.76Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –19 –383 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 124 131Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 138 145Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 17.9bc ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 55.5bc ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 57.1 57.3 57.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 73.8 74.8 75.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 325e 160 183Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 547 1 503f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 8.5 91.7 96.1Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.3 11.6 13.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.4Urban population (%) 2012 26.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 36.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.5/4.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 71.2/64.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 51.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.2Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 37.1International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 284.3/4.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 7 651Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.0Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 88.2/97.3Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 28.9Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.5/2.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 19.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 42Forested area (% of land area) 2010 3.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 2 832/0.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 343.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 653Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 8.1/22.0a Official rate. b 2004. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Arrivals of non-resident visitorsat national borders. e 2008. f 2009.


?��Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Baht (THB)Surface area (square kilometres) 513 120


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Bangkok (8 426)United Nations membership date 16 December 1946

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 188 620 341 084 369 709GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.2 7.5 0.1GDP per capita (current US$) 2 828.0 4 934.0 5 318.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 701.0 4 732.0 5 128.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 27.8 23.6 25.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 41.03 30.15 31.69Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –7 647 13 099 11 912CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112 129 134Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 115 122Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 117 124Unemployment (% of labour force) 1.8 1.0 0.7Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 20.2c 20.6d 20.7d

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 42.6c 38.2d 38.7d

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 65.7 63.8 63.8Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.0 80.2 80.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 11 567e 15 936 19 230Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 39 651 49 027f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 57.2 113.6 122.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 15.0 22.4 23.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 228 824.0 China 12.0 Japan 18.5Imports 228 483.3 Japan 10.5 China 13.4Balance 340.7 United States 9.6 United Arab Emirates 6.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Urban population (%) 2012 34.4Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 19.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 14.7/12.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 96.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.8/71.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 11.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 81.1International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 1 157.3/1.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 608 807Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.8Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 84.6/81.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 55.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.3/18.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 15.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 557Forested area (% of land area) 2010 37.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 271 499/4.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 254.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 498Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 24.1/32.7a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Third quarter. d Average of quarterlyestimates. e Includes arrivals of nationals residing abroad. f 2009. g Includes refugees.


?� �� @��( &��+�� Region Southern Europe

Currency Denar (MKD)Surface area (square kilometres) 25 713


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Skopje (499)United Nations membership date 8 April 1993

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 5 987 9 339 10 165GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.4 1.8 3.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 937.0 4 532.0 4 925.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 881.0 4 471.0 4 840.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.3 25.5 25.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 51.86 46.31 47.53Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –159 –200 –274CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 109 125b ...Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 101 104Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 116 113Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 116 114Unemployment (% of labour force) 37.2 32.0 31.4Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 32.3 31.3d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 19.5 19.7d ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 42.0 42.7 42.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 64.0 68.9 68.9Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 197 262 327Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 1 983 2 111f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 81.7 124.6 129.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 26.5 51.9 56.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 4 455.4 Germany 27.9 Germany 10.4Imports 7 007.3 Serbia 19.6 Russian Federation 9.8Balance –2 551.9 Bulgaria 6.9 United Kingdom 8.4Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) h mid-2010 129.7/6.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2 673Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.5i


Threatened species 2012 98Forested area (% of land area) 2010 39.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 11 333/5.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 568.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 504Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.0/18.2a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2008.e Arrivals of non-resident tourists in all types of accommodation establishments. f 2009. g 2005-2006.h Includes refugees. i 2002.


?��68 Region South-eastern Asia



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Dili (180)United Nations membership date 27 September 2002

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 1 814 4 130 5 572GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 54.3 –1.5 10.6GDP per capita (current US$) 1 795.0 3 674.0 4 829.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 837.0 2 817.0 3 335.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 4.7 14.0 11.2Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 541a 1 717 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 121 103Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 126 110Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 39.0 38.4 38.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 76.1 74.4 74.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) b 14a 40 51Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) c 7 395 7 418d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 3.5 53.7 53.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 0.1 0.2 0.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 53.3 China 26.8 Indonesia 28.9Imports 339.7 Australia 24.6 Finland 20.2Balance –286.4 United States 20.1 China 17.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Urban population (%) 2012 28.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 45.2Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.2/4.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 104.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 64.2/62.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 56.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 22.3International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 13.8/1.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 10.1Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 86.8/89.0Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 40.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) e 2008-2010 1.2/12.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 38.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 19Forested area (% of land area) 2010 50.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 183/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 56.0c

a 2006. b Air arrivals at Dili Airport. c UNSD estimate. d 2009. e Estimates based, for the most part, oncause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


?��Region Western Africa



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Lomé (1 524)United Nations membership date 20 September 1960

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 110 3 173 3 695GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 1.2 4.0 4.9GDP per capita (current US$) 390.0 526.0 600.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 383.0 523.0 596.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.4 18.0 17.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 556.04 490.91 506.96Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –204 –177b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 114 134d 139Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 124 131Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 121 128Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 129 133Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 6.8efg ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 54.1efg ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 79.6 80.3 80.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.9 81.2 81.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) h 81 202 300Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 6 8b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 9.2 44.2 54.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.8 3.0 3.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 865.5 China 12.5 China 18.1Imports 1 207.7 Burkina Faso 11.5 France 13.4Balance –342.2 Benin 11.2 Belgium 5.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.2Urban population (%) 2012 38.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 38.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.7/5.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 59.4/56.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 67.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 16.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 185.4/2.7Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 19 723Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 4.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) j 2006-2012 69.0/91.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 17.0k

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) l 2008-2010 5.2/16.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 11.1Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 60Forested area (% of land area) 2010 5.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 484/0.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 73.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 877Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 23.1/30.7a Official rate. b 2009. c Lomé. d Series linked to former series. e 2006. f Core Welfare IndicatorsQuestionnaire (World Bank). g The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. h Arrivals of non-residenttourists in hotels and similar establishments. i Includes refugees. j UNESCO estimate. k 1998. l Estimatesbased, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countriesin the region.


?��Region Oceania-Polynesia

Currency Pa'anga (TOP)Surface area (square kilometres) 747


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Nuku'alofa (25)United Nations membership date 14 September 1999

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 264 373 453GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.4 2.7 4.7GDP per capita (current US$) 2 617.0 3 587.0 4 335.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 617.0 3 625.0 4 426.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.9 29.6 30.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 2.06 1.81 1.73Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –21 –54b ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) c 160 203b ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 99 104 100Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 104 100Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 53.3 53.6 53.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.2 75.2 75.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 42 45 ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 43.2 82.0 81.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 4.9 16.0 25.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 14.4 Japan 20.8 New Zealand 30.3Imports 192.9 New Zealand 19.4 Singapore 22.3Balance –178.5 China, Hong Kong SAR 17.4 United States 12.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 23.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 37.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 9.1/6.9Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 75.4/69.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 20.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 0.9/0.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 3Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.9e

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 105.5/107.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 60.5f



a Official rate. b 2009. c Excludes rent. d Air arrivals. e 2004. f 2003. g UNSD estimate.


?��?��Region Caribbean

Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)Surface area (square kilometres) 5 130


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Port of Spain (66)United Nations membership date 18 September 1962

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 15 982 20 352 21 907GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 6.2 2.5 –1.4GDP per capita (current US$) 12 150.0 15 171.0 16 272.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 11 576.0 15 342.0 16 455.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 28.6 15.3 15.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 6.31 6.42 6.42Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 3 881 4 172 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 126 196 206Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 159 161Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 96 99 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 99 105Unemployment (% of labour force) 8.0 5.9 ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 31.0 32.2d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 4.3 3.8d ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 54.2 54.6 54.9Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 77.1 78.0 78.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) e 463 386 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 34 428 47 999f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 94.8 163.1 157.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 29.0 48.5 55.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 10 981.7 United States 48.1 United States 28.0Imports 6 479.6 Jamaica 6.5 Gabon 12.9Balance 4 502.1 Barbados 3.4 Colombia 9.5Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.0Urban population (%) 2012 14.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 20.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 13.0/9.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 93.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 73.8/66.9Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 24.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.6Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 42.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 34.4/2.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 42Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) h 2006-2012 4.2i

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) h 2006-2012 97.5/96.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) h 2006-2012 55.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 5.5/72.2Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 28.6Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 56Forested area (% of land area) 2010 44.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 47 742/35.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 16 476.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 408Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 22.0/31.9a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c The indices are shown in terms of ISICRev. 2. d 2008. e Air arrivals. f 2009. g 2010. h UNESCO estimate. i 2002.


?��Region Northern Africa

Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND)Surface area (square kilometres) 163 610


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tunis (790)United Nations membership date 12 November 1956

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 32 272 44 252 46 332GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.0 3.5 –1.5GDP per capita (current US$) 3 256.0 4 222.0 4 373.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 088.0 4 008.0 4 152.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.4 24.7 22.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.36 1.44 1.50Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –299 –2 104 ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 114 139b 144Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 120 ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 101 111Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 101 111Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 32.3 33.0 ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 18.7 17.7 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 24.3 25.3 25.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 68.3 69.7 70.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) d 6 378 6 903 4 785Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 5 634 6 553e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 70.0 118.3 128.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 9.7 36.8 39.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 17 847.0 France 30.7 France 18.3Imports 23 952.1 Italy 21.7 Italy 15.8Balance –6 105.1 Germany 9.1 Germany 7.4Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population (%) 2012 66.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 23.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.8/10.0Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.1/72.6Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 18.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 60.2International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) f mid-2010 33.6/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 4 657Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) g 2006-2012 98.7/97.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 59.5Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) h 2008-2010 </2.0Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 26.7Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 79Forested area (% of land area) 2010 6.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 25 135/2.4Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 789.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 466Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 13.3/23.5a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Excludesnationals residing abroad. e 2009. f Data refer to foreign citizens. g UNESCO estimate. h Estimates based,for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in theregion.


?��# 'Region Western Asia/Southern Europe

Currency Turkish Lira (TRY)Surface area (square kilometres) 783 562


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Ankara (4 194)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 482 986 731 144 774 983GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.4 9.2 8.5GDP per capita (current US$) 7 088.0 10 050.0 10 524.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 7 076.0 10 040.0 10 488.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.0 18.9 21.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.35 1.54 1.89Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –22 309 –46 643 –76 906CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 381b 578 615Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 116 127Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 110 116Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 111 118Unemployment (% of labour force) 10.6 11.9 9.8Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 24.8c 26.2d 26.5d

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 29.5c 23.7d 24.2d

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 23.8 28.1 28.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 71.2 71.4 71.4Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 20 273 31 396e 34 038e

Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 17 323 23 720f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 91.9 107.2 109.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 15.5 39.8 42.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 134 915.3 Germany 10.3 Russian Federation 9.9Imports 240 838.9 Iraq 6.2 Germany 9.5Balance –105 923.6 United Kingdom 6.0 China 9.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –2.3Urban population (%) 2012 72.5Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 25.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.4/8.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.5Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 76.6/72.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 19.9Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 73.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 1 411.0/1.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 35 785Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.9Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 88.8/93.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 44.4Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.0/8.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 14.2Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 179Forested area (% of land area) 2010 15.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 277 618/3.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 254.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 383Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 6.0/17.7a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d EuropeanLabour Force Survey (Eurostat). e Turkish citizens residing abroad are included. f 2009. g Includes refugees.


?��#� ��Region South-central Asia

Currency Turkmen (new) Manat (TMT) a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 10.5Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Ashgabat (683)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 13 946 20 001 25 742GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 13.0 9.2 14.7GDP per capita (current US$) 2 937.0 3 967.0 5 042.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 2 733.0 3 591.0 4 565.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.9 58.6 46.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b ... 2.85 2.85Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 107 122 125Food production index (2004-2006=100) 106 125 128Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 47.0 46.4 46.4Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 74.8 75.7 76.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 12 8c ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 66 956 44 469d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 10.6 73.7 79.5Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.0 3.0 5.0Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 207.7/4.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 11 059Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 3.3/20.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 16.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 48Forested area (% of land area) 2010 9.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 48 123/9.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 4 043.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 227Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 10.4/23.2a Beginning 1 January 2009, 1 new Manat = 5000 old Manat. b UN operational exchange rate. c 2007.d 2009. e 2000.


?��Region Oceania-Polynesia

Currency Australian Dollar (AUD)Surface area (square kilometres) 26


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Funafuti (5)United Nations membership date 5 September 2000

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 22 32 37GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –4.1 –0.5 1.0GDP per capita (current US$) 2 289.0 3 259.0 3 713.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 3 613.0 4 711.0 5 537.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 62.6 53.6 51.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1.37 0.99 0.99CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 117 125cd ...Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 111 104Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 111 104Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 2 1Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 22.6 28.5 36.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) ... 25.0 30.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)e (% of exports) (% of imports)e

Imports 26.5 Fiji 23.8Australia 18.1New Zealand 17.4

Social indicatorsPopulation growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.6Urban population (%) 2012 51.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) f 2012 31.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) f 2012 10.5/7.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) f 2012 99.2g

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) h 2010-2015 65.1/61.7i

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) f 2010-2015 17.3j

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) f 2010-2015 3.7k

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 30.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) l mid-2010 0.2/1.5Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) m 2006-2012 96.9/86.3n


Threatened species 2012 86Forested area (% of land area) 2010 33.0a UN operational exchange rate. b Funafuti. c 2007. d Series linked to former series. e 2008. f Datacompiled by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community Demography Programme. g 2011. h Data compiledby the United Nations Demographic Yearbook system. i 1997-2002. j 2006-2008. k 2002-2007. l Datarefer to foreign citizens. m National estimate. n 2001.


A��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Ugandan Shilling (UGX)Surface area (square kilometres) 241 550


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kampala (1 659)United Nations membership date 25 October 1962

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 10 040 17 735 19 271GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 10.0 6.3 4.1GDP per capita (current US$) 353.0 531.0 558.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 344.0 522.0 549.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 21.3 22.1 22.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1 816.86 2 308.30 2 490.99Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –26 –1 859 –2 276CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 124 186 221Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 111 115Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 111 115Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) bc 4.5 6.0d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) bc 71.6 65.6d ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 77.1 76.2 76.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 80.0 79.6 79.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 468 946 1 151Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 156 110d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 4.9 39.4 49.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.7 12.5 13.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 2 159.1 Sudan 15.2 India 16.5Imports 5 630.9 Kenya 10.5 Kenya 11.4Balance –3 471.8 Rwanda 9.0 China 9.3Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 5.7Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.6Urban population (%) 2012 16.0Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 48.3Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.2/3.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 55.4/53.8Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 72.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 23.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) e mid-2010 646.6/1.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 288 519Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) f 2006-2012 83.1/84.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 21.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.0/15.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 35.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 169Forested area (% of land area) 2010 15.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 3 477/0.1Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 36.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 225Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 17.7/27.8a Principal rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c Age group 14 to 64 years. d 2009. eIncludes refugees. f UNESCO estimate.


A#�� Region Eastern Europe

Currency Hryvnia (UAH)Surface area (square kilometres) 603 500


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Kiev (2 829)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 86 142 136 419 165 245GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.7 4.1 5.2GDP per capita (current US$) 1 836.0 3 002.0 3 657.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 815.0 2 991.0 3 617.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.0 18.1 18.9Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 5.05 7.96 7.99Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 2 534 –3 016 –8 994CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 147 262b ...Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 94 101Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 107 129Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 107 129Unemployment (% of labour force) d 7.2 8.1 7.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) cd 24.2 23.4e ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) cd 19.4 15.8e ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.7 53.0 53.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 65.0 66.2 66.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 17 631 21 203 21 415Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 67 304 61 497b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 88.8 147.1 151.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.8 23.3 30.6Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 68 393.0 Russian Federation 29.0 Russian Federation 35.3Imports 82 607.5 Turkey 5.5 Germany 8.3Balance –14 214.5 Italy 4.4 China 7.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –1.2Urban population (%) 2012 69.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 14.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 25.3/16.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 85.1Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 74.6/63.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 11.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 66.7International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 5 257.5/11.6Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 46 615Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) f 2006-2012 95.2/96.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 53.0Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 2.9/10.1Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 8.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 85Forested area (% of land area) 2010 17.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 271 953/5.9Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 236.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 648Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 4.3/11.9a Official rate. b 2009. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d Age group 15 to 70 years. e2008. f National estimate.


A�� /�� Region Western Asia

Currency United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Surface area (square kilometres) 83 600


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Abu Dhabi (942)United Nations membership date 9 December 1971

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 180 617 283 916 338 690GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 4.9 1.3 4.2GDP per capita (current US$) 44 385.0 37 797.0 42 921.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 45 094.0 38 839.0 44 204.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.4 28.4 27.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3.67 3.67 3.67Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 105 111 118Food production index (2004-2006=100) 105 111 118Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 39.8cd 24.3ef ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 4.9cd 4.2ef ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 37.7 43.7 43.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 92.4 92.0 92.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) gh 7 126 ... ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 179 085 173 711i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 141.8 165.2 171.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 40.0 68.0 70.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)j (% of imports)j

Exports 252 556.0Imports 210 945.0Balance 41 611.0Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.3Urban population (%) 2012 84.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 16.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 1.2/1.5Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 226.0Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 78.0/76.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 6.6Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.7Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 27.5k

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) lm mid-2010 3 293.3/70.0Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 722Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) n 2006-2012 1.1o

Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 98.8/96.6Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 59.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) p 2008-2010 </<Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 17.5Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 49Forested area (% of land area) 2010 4.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 156 695/22.6Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 9 481.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 89Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.2/33.7a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c December. d Population census. e 2008.f February. g Arrivals of non-resident tourists in hotels only. h Includes domestic tourism and nationalsresiding abroad. i 2009. j For more information, refer to the technical notes. k 1995. l Data refer to foreigncitizens. m Includes refugees. n National estimate. o 2004. p Estimates based, for the most part, oncause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


A�� *��Region Northern Europe

Currency Pound Sterling (GBP)Surface area (square kilometres) 242 495 a

Population in 2011 (estimated, 000) 62 417Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 257.4 a

Capital city and population in 2011 (000) London (9 005)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 2 295 843 2 266 094 2 429 184GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 2.8 1.8 0.8GDP per capita (current US$) 38 135.0 36 529.0 38 918.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 38 755.0 36 840.0 39 308.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.6 14.9 14.2Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 0.58 0.64 0.65Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –59 410 –75 230 –46 460CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 113 131 138Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 91 90Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 105Unemployment (% of labour force) c 4.8 7.8 8.0Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) c 22.2de 19.1f 19.1f

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) c 1.3de 1.2f 1.2f

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 55.0 55.5 55.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 69.3 68.6 68.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 28 039 28 295 29 306Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 194 374 147 423g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 165.3 184.6 184.0Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 70.0 78.0 82.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 473 757.1 United States 13.2 Germany 12.6Imports 637 243.4 Germany 11.2 China 8.9Balance –163 486.3 France 7.9 United States 8.1Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.6Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –<Urban population (%) 2012 79.8Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 17.4Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 24.7/21.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.2Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.4/78.3Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 4.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 84.0International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 6 451.7/10.4Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 208 885Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 106.3/105.8Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 56.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.8/1.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 22.3Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 82Forested area (% of land area) 2010 12.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 474 191/7.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 3 036.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 611Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 7.5/14.4a Excludes Channel Islands and Isle of Man. b Market rate. c Age group 16 years and over. d Secondquarter. e The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. f European Labour Force Survey (Eurostat). g2009. h Age group 16 to 49 years.


A�� ( &��?��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)Surface area (square kilometres) 945 087


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Dodoma (226)United Nations membership date 14 December 1961

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) a 14 142 22 915 23 615GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) a 7.4 7.0 6.4GDP per capita (current US$) a 375.0 526.0 526.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) a 370.0 524.0 524.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) a 24.7 31.5 32.8Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 1 165.51 1 455.15 1 571.73Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –1 570 –2 722 –4 561CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 128 192c 216Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 97 125 131Food production index (2004-2006=100) 96 126 129Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 4.3ade ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 76.5ade ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 88.6 88.3 88.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 90.5 90.3 90.3Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 590 754 795Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 534 909f ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 8.0 47.2 55.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 4.3 11.0 12.0Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 4 735.0 Switzerland 19.4 India 14.0Imports 11 184.2 South Africa 18.1 United Arab Emirates 11.1Balance –6 449.2 China 14.3 Switzerland 9.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.8Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Urban population (%) 2012 27.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 44.9Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.4/4.4Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 99.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 60.3/58.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 53.7Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 5.5Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 34.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) g mid-2010 659.2/1.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 294 204Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 6.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) h 2006-2012 71.6/73.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 45.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) i 2008-2010 3.4/45.7Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 36.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 710Forested area (% of land area) 2010 38.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 6 954/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 56.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 607Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 16.8/28.8a Excludes Zanzibar. b Official rate. c Series linked to former series. d 2006. e The indices are shown interms of ISIC Rev. 2. f 2009. g Includes refugees. h UNESCO estimate. i Estimates based, for the mostpart, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


A�� Region Northern America

Currency U.S. Dollar (USD)Surface area (square kilometres) 9 629 091


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Washington, D.C. (4 705)United Nations membership date 24 October 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 12 564 300 14 419 400 14 991 300GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 3.1 2.4 1.8GDP per capita (current US$) 42 330.0 46 457.0 47 882.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 42 977.0 47 056.0 48 585.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.5 14.4 14.7Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –745 780 –441 960 –465 920CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) a 113 127 131Industrial production index (2005=100) 100 95 100Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 106 101Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 107 103Unemployment (% of labour force) b 5.1 9.6 8.9Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) b 20.6c 16.7d ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) b 1.6c 1.6 ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 58.3 57.5 57.5Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.4 70.2 70.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 49 206 59 796 62 711Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) ef 1 455 430 1 524 720g ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 127.6 138.6 153.8Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 68.0 74.0 77.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 1 479 730.0 Canada 19.0 China 18.4Imports 2 262 586.0 Mexico 13.4 Canada 14.1Balance –782 855.3 China 7.0 Mexico 11.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.9Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.6Urban population (%) 2012 82.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 20.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 21.0/17.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 81.3/76.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 6.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) h 2006-2010 78.6International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) i mid-2010 42 813.3/13.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 276 484j

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.4Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 98.8/98.7Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 57.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.9/6.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) k 2012 17.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 1 203Forested area (% of land area) 2010 33.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) ef 2009 5 295 228/17.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) ef 2009 6 486.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 981Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 9.6/19.4a All urban consumers. b Age group 16 years and over. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3.d Excludes electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply and water supply. e Includes Puerto Ricoand US Virgin Islands. f Includes American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Johnston Atoll,Midway Islands and Wake Island. g 2009. h Age group 15 to 44 years. i Estimates include persons bornin other United States territories and American citizens at birth who were born abroad and reside in theUnited States. j Excludes individuals whose decisions on their asylum claims with the Executive Officefor Immigration Review are pending. k The total refers to all voting members of the House.


A�� !��Region Caribbean



Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Charlotte Amalie (60)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 118 118Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 118 118Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 54.3 53.8 53.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 75.4 72.5 72.1Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 593 590 536Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 139.0 69.5a ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 27.3 36.0b ...Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.3Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.1Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –3.6Urban population (%) 2012 95.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 19.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 23.8/21.3Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 89.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 82.6/76.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 10.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.9Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) c 2006-2010 78.4d


Threatened species 2012 37Forested area (% of land area) 2010 58.0a Main telephone lines only. b 2009. c Age group 18 to 44 years. d 2002.


A��'Region South America

Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU)Surface area (square kilometres) 176 215


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Montevideo (1 672)United Nations membership date 18 December 1945

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 17 363 39 412 46 710GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.5 8.9 5.7GDP per capita (current US$) 5 226.0 11 699.0 13 819.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 075.0 11 310.0 13 415.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 16.5 18.8 19.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 24.10 20.09 19.90Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 24 –863 –1 442CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 162 230 249c

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 114 116Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 115 117Unemployment (% of labour force) de 10.9f 6.8gh ...Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) i 21.9dej 21.3 21.1Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) ik 4.6dej 11.5 10.7Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 52.8 55.4 55.6Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 74.1 76.6 76.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 1 808 2 353 2 857Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 575 455l ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 65.0 160.3 169.3Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 20.1 46.4 51.4Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$)l (% of exports)lm (% of imports)l

Exports 5 385.5 Brazil 20.4 Argentina 23.6Imports 6 906.7 Brazil 21.1Balance –1 521.2 China 11.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 –0.9Urban population (%) 2012 92.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 22.1Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 21.1/15.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 93.4Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 80.7/73.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 11.8Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.0Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) n 2006-2010 77.0o


Threatened species 2012 77Forested area (% of land area) 2010 10.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 7 885/2.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 907.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 101Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.4/21.4a Market rate. b Montevideo. c Series linked to former series. d Urban areas. e Age group 14 years andover. f 2006. g Methodology revised. h Data are not strictly comparable with those of previous years. iThe indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. j Excludes conscripts. k Includes mining and quarrying. l2009. m For more information, refer to the technical notes. n Age group 15 to 50 years. o 2004.


A�� #��Region South-central Asia

Currency Uzbekistan Sum (UZS)Surface area (square kilometres) 447 400


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Tashkent (2 227)United Nations membership date 2 March 1992

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 14 396 39 173 45 558GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 7.0 8.5 8.3GDP per capita (current US$) 555.0 1 427.0 1 641.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 554.0 1 428.0 1 642.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 22.0 26.5 26.7Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 1 177.00 1 640.00 1 791.00Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 127 134Food production index (2004-2006=100) 99 135 147Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 47.5 47.6 47.7Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 72.5 74.4 74.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 242 975 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 61 736 66 545b ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 9.7 83.2 98.6Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 3.3 20.0 30.2Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.1Urban population (%) 2012 36.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 28.5Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 7.2/5.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 98.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 71.9/65.7Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 44.5Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 64.9International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 175.9/4.2Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 214Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 100.7/103.2Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 38.6Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 1.6/5.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 22.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 54Forested area (% of land area) 2010 8.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 116 413/4.3Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 1 934.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 419Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 8.3/21.0a UN operational exchange rate. b 2009.


��Region Oceania-Melanesia

Currency Vatu (VUV)Surface area (square kilometres) 12 189


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Port Vila (47)United Nations membership date 15 September 1981

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 393 683 778GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.2 2.2 4.3GDP per capita (current US$) 1 862.0 2 851.0 3 168.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 1 731.0 2 687.0 2 994.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 19.7 33.0 33.0Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 112.33 93.15 93.56Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –53 –105 –127CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 112 133 134Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 103 107 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 103 107 105Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) ... 7.0bcd ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) ... 60.5bcd ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 65.3 61.3 61.3Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.6 79.7 79.7Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 62 97 94Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 9.3 121.1 ...Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 5.1 8.0 ...Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 63.5 Malaysia 20.5 Australia 29.7Imports 280.6 Philippines 18.1 Singapore 18.2Balance –217.1 Australia 11.3 New Zealand 12.7Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.4Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.6Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.0Urban population (%) 2012 25.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 37.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.6/5.6Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 103.7Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 73.6/69.5Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 24.1Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 38.4International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 0.8/0.3Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 2Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.2Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 84.2/86.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) e 2006-2012 36.1f

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) g 2008-2010 </1.3Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 1.9Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 127Forested area (% of land area) 2010 36.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 117/0.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 172.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 2 222Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 21.5/28.2a Official rate. b Population census. c November. d 2009. e UNESCO estimate. f 2004. g Estimates based,for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in theregion.


� � �� ( &��Region South America

Currency Bolivar Fuerte (VEF) a


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 32.3Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Caracas (3 242)


GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 145 514 393 808 315 893GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 10.3 –1.5 4.0GDP per capita (current US$) 5 457.0 13 589.0 10 731.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 5 375.0 13 421.0 10 703.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 20.3 18.7 17.6Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 2.15 2.59 4.29Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 25 053 12 071 27 205CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 255cd 156e 197e

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 101 105 107Food production index (2004-2006=100) 101 105 108Unemployment (% of labour force) 12.2 8.5 8.5Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) f 20.8g 22.1 21.8h

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) f 9.7g 8.7 8.0h

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 51.5 51.6 52.1Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.5 80.2 80.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 706 526 595Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 200 168 196 711i ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 60.6 120.7 122.7Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 12.6 37.4 40.2Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports)j (% of imports)Exports 91 338.3 United States 27.9Imports 36 387.6 China 12.0Balance 54 950.7 Brazil 8.6Social indicators


International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) mid-2010 1 007.4/3.5Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 219 391Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 3.6Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) 2006-2012 94.9/93.1Education: Female third-level students (% of total) l 2006-2012 62.1Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 4.7/87.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 17.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 288Forested area (% of land area) 2010 52.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 184 644/6.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 2 514.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 913Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 16.0/30.3a Beginning 1 January 2008, 1 Bolivar Fuerte = 1000 Bolivares. b Official rate. c Caracas. d Metropolitanareas. e Index base 2008=100. f The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. g Second semester. hAverage of bi-annual estimates. i 2009. j For more information, refer to the technical notes. k 1998. lNational estimate.


�� :��Region South-eastern Asia

Currency Dong (VND)Surface area (square kilometres) 330 957


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Hanoi (2 955)United Nations membership date 20 September 1977

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 52 917 106 427 123 600GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 8.4 6.8 5.9GDP per capita (current US$) 636.0 1 211.0 1 392.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 624.0 1 161.0 1 343.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 32.9 35.6 29.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 15 916.00 18 932.00 20 828.00Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –560 –4 276 236CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) b 126 208 ...Industrial production index (2005=100) c 100 156 167Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 120 127Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 119 125Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 17.4cde ... 21.3f

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 57.9cde ... 48.4f

Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 73.5 73.1 73.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 81.7 81.1 81.2Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) g 3 477 5 050 6 014Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 51 098 58 316h ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 11.5i 143.4 154.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 12.7 30.7 35.1Total trade Major trading partners 2011


Exports 72 236.7 United States 19.7 China 23.8Imports 84 838.6 China 10.7 Republic of Korea 11.5Balance –12 601.9 Japan 10.7 Japan 10.6Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.0Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.0Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 0.1Urban population (%) 2012 31.7Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 23.0Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 10.2/7.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.9Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 77.4/73.4Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 18.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 1.8Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 79.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) kl mid-2010 69.3/0.1Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 11 211Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 5.3Education: Primary-secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100) m 2006-2012 88.7/86.9Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 49.2Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) 2008-2010 0.5/2.6Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 24.4Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 512Forested area (% of land area) 2010 44.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 142 141/0.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 465.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 1 676Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 20.9/27.0a Market rate. b Series linked to former series. c The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. d 2004.e July. f Average of quarterly estimates. g Arrivals of non-resident visitors at national borders. h 2009.i Mobile cellular subscriptions only. j 2010. k Data refer to foreign citizens. l Includes refugees. m UNESCOestimate.


B ��Region Northern Africa

Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD)Surface area (square kilometres) 266 000 a


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) El Aaiún (237)Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

Exchange rates (national currency per US$) b 9.25 8.36 8.58Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 102Food production index (2004-2006=100) 100 102 102Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.5Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.1Urban population (%) 2012 82.2Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 27.8Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 4.1/4.7Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 111.8Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 70.1/66.1Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 36.4Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 2.5International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) c mid-2010 4.4/0.8Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 38Forested area (% of land area) 2010 3.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 238/0.5Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 154.0d

a Comprises the Northern Region (former Saguia el Hamra) and Southern Region (former Rio de Oro). bOfficial rate. c Estimates. d UNSD estimate.


@ � �Region Western Asia

Currency Yemeni Rial (YER)Surface area (square kilometres) 527 968


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Sana'a (2 419)United Nations membership date 30 September 1947

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 19 041 29 031 31 492GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.1 7.8 –10.5GDP per capita (current US$) 922.0 1 207.0 1 270.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 847.0 1 293.0 1 238.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 18.3 21.5 10.1Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 195.08 213.80 213.80Balance of payments, current account (million US$) 624 –1 725 –1 663CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 174 292b 349Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 98 138 146Food production index (2004-2006=100) 98 138 147Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 23.5 24.8 25.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 71.1 71.7 72.0Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 336 1 025c ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 20 080 14 988d ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 15.4 50.4 51.4Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 1.1 12.4 14.9Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 6 947.7 China 32.4 United Arab Emirates 10.6Imports 10 033.6 Thailand 18.3 Saudi Arabia 8.7Balance –3 085.9 India 13.7 Switzerland 7.5Social indicators


Threatened species 2012 278Forested area (% of land area) 2010 1.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 23 977/1.0Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 282.0a Official rate. b Series linked to former series. c Includes nationals residing abroad. d 2009. e Includesrefugees. f Estimates based, for the most part, on cause of death modelling and death registration datafrom other countries in the region.


;��Region Eastern Africa

Currency Kwacha (ZMK)Surface area (square kilometres) 752 612


Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Lusaka (1 802)United Nations membership date 1 December 1964

Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 7 271 16 201 19 219GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) 5.2 7.1 6.6GDP per capita (current US$) 634.0 1 238.0 1 426.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 582.0 1 093.0 1 260.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 27.2 21.1 23.4Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 3 508.98 4 796.11 5 117.04Balance of payments, current account (million US$) –731 915 69CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 251 420 456Industrial production index (2005=100) b 100 141 149Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 100 142 138Food production index (2004-2006=100) 97 147 142Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 7.1cd ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 72.2cd ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 73.8 73.3 73.2Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 86.0 85.7 85.6Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) 669 815 ...Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 852 884e ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 9.1 42.5 61.2Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 2.9 10.0 11.5Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 9 000.9 Switzerland 48.9 South Africa 35.7Imports 7 177.8 China 16.7 Dem. Rep. of Congo 18.5Balance 1 823.1 South Africa 9.3 China 9.8Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.1Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 4.2Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.3Urban population (%) 2012 39.6Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 46.7Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 5.1/4.1Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 100.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 50.0/49.2Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 81.0Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 6.3Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 40.8International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) f mid-2010 233.1/1.8Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 46 653Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 1.4Education: Female third-level students (% of total) g 2006-2012 31.6h


Threatened species 2012 70Forested area (% of land area) 2010 67.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 1 982/0.2Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 112.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 843Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 14.9/26.4a Official rate. b The indices are shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 3. c November to December. d The indicesare shown in terms of ISIC Rev. 2. e 2009. f Includes refugees. g UNESCO estimate. h 2000.


;�� Region Eastern Africa


Population density in 2011 (per square kilometre) 32.6Capital city and population in 2011 (000) Harare (1 542)

United Nations membership date 25 August 1980Economic indicators 2005 2010 2011

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$) 6 223 7 433 8 865GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %) –4.1 9.6 10.3GDP per capita (current US$) 495.0 591.0 695.0GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$) 487.0 585.0 679.0Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP) 2.0 14.0 23.3Exchange rates (national currency per US$) a 80.77 ... ...CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100) 100bcd 103e 107e

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100) 93 96 105Food production index (2004-2006=100) 91 95 100Employment in industrial sector (% of employed) 9.3fghi ... ...Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed) 64.8fgh ... ...Labour force participation, adult female pop. (%) 83.1 82.9 83.0Labour force participation, adult male pop. (%) 90.1 89.5 89.5Tourist arrivals at national borders (000) j 1 559 2 239 2 423Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent) 2 836 2 294k ...Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants) 7.8 64.3 74.9Internet users (per 100 inhabitants) 8.0 11.5 15.7Total trade Major trading partners 2011

(million US$) (% of exports) (% of imports)Exports 3 512.1 South Africa 67.2 South Africa 56.2Imports 8 599.3 United Arab Emirates 5.9 Kuwait 9.3Balance –5 087.2 China 5.3 United States 6.9Social indicators

Population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 2.2Urban population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 3.4Rural population growth rate (average annual %) 2010-2015 1.3Urban population (%) 2012 39.1Population aged 0-14 years (%) 2012 37.6Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total) 2012 6.8/5.2Sex ratio (males per 100 females) 2012 97.6Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years) 2010-2015 52.7/54.0Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) 2010-2015 47.3Fertility rate, total (live births per woman) 2010-2015 3.1Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %) 2006-2010 60.2l

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population) m mid-2010 372.3/2.9Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR end-2011 59 675Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP) 2006-2012 2.5Education: Female third-level students (% of total) 2006-2012 43.7Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000) n 2008-2010 4.3/24.5Seats held by women in national parliaments (%) 2012 15.0Environmental indicators

Threatened species 2012 57Forested area (% of land area) 2010 40.0CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita) 2009 8 907/0.7Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent) 2009 261.0Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres) 841Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum) 12.3/25.5a Official rate. b Annual average is calculated as geometric mean of monthly indices. c Series replacingformer series. d Index base 2005=100. e Index base 2009=100. f 2004. g June. h The indices are shownin terms of ISIC Rev. 3. i Excludes electricity, gas and water supply. j Arrivals of non-resident visitors atnational borders. k 2009. l 2005-2006. m Includes refugees. n Estimates based, for the most part, oncause of death modelling and death registration data from other countries in the region.


Technical notes


Below are brief descriptions of the indicators presented in the country profiles. The terms are arranged in alphabetical order. Numbers in square brackets refer to the primary sources of the data which are listed in the Statistical sources and references section. Agricultural production index: The indices are calculated by the Laspeyres formula based on the sum of price-weighted quantities of different agricultural commodities produced. The commodities covered in the computation of indices of agricultural production are all crops and livestock products originating in each country. Practically all products are covered, with the main exception of fodder crops. Production quantities of each commodity are weighted by the average international commodity prices in the base period and summed for each year. To obtain the index, the aggregate for a given year is divided by the average aggregate for the base period 2004-2006. Indices are calculated without any deductions for feed and seed and are referred to as “gross” by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Source of the data: FAOSTAT database [2] of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, available at http://faostat.fao.org/site/612/default.aspx#ancor (16 January 2013 update). Balance of payments is a statement summarizing the economic transactions between the residents of a country and nonresidents during a specific period, usually a year. It includes transactions in goods, services, income, transfers and financial assets and liabilities. Generally, the balance of payments is divided into two major components: the current account and the capital and financial account. The data on balance of payments presented in the World Statistics Pocketbook correspond to the current account category. The current account is a record of all transactions in the balance of payments covering the exports and imports of goods and services, payments of income, and current transfers between residents of a country and nonresidents. Source of the data: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics (IFS) database [6], (last accessed 15 October 2012). Capital city: The designation of any specific city as a capital city is done solely on the basis of the designation as reported by the country or area. The city can be the seat of the government as determined by the country. Some countries designate more than one city to be a capital city with a specific title function (e.g., administrative and/or legislative capital). The data refer to the year 2011. Source of the data: The United Nations Population Division, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2011 Revision [13], available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wup/CD-ROM/WUP2011-F13-Capital_Cities.xls (last accessed 24 April 2012).

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CO2 emission estimates represent the volume of CO2 (carbon dioxide) produced during the combustion of solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels, and from gas flaring and the manufacture of cement. Original data were converted to CO2 emissions by using the conversion formula: 1 gram Carbon = 3.664 grams CO2, as per http://cdiac.ornl.gov/pns/convert.html#3. Source of the data: Global, Regional, and National Fossil-Fuel CO2 Emissions, Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center [1], available at http://cdiac.ornl.gov/ ftp/ ndp030/CSV-FILES/nation.1751_2009.csv (last accessed 9 October 2012). Contraceptive prevalence refers to the percentage of women married or in-union aged 15 to 49 who are currently using, or whose sexual partner is using at least one method of contraception, regardless of the method used. Contraceptive methods include modern methods such as sterilization, oral hormonal pills, intra-uterine devices, condoms, injectables, implants, vaginal barrier methods and emergency contraception and traditional methods such as the rhythm, withdrawal, lactational amenorrhea method and folk methods. The data contain the most recent estimates of contraceptive prevalence between the years 2006 and 2010. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/2d.xls [15] (December 2012 update). CPI: Consumer price index measures changes over time in the general level of prices of goods and services that a reference population acquires, uses or pays for consumption. A consumer price index is estimated as a series of summary measures of the period-to-period proportional change in the prices of a fixed set of consumer goods and services of constant quantity and characteristics, acquired, used or paid for by the reference population. Each summary measure is constructed as a weighted average of a large number of elementary aggregate indices. Each of the elementary aggregate indices is estimated using a sample of prices for a defined set of goods and services obtained in, or by residents of, a specific region from a given set of outlets or other sources of consumption goods and services. Unless otherwise noted, the indices here generally refer to “all items” and to the country as a whole. Source of the data: LABORSTA Internet [5], an International Labour Organization database, Table: B9 Consumer prices, general indices, at http://laborsta.ilo.org (last accessed 15 October 2012). Currency refers to those notes and coins in circulation that are commonly used to make payments. The official currency names and the ISO currency codes are those officially in use, and may be subject to change. Source of the information: United Nations Treasury’s [22] website at http://www.un.org/Depts/treasury/ as of 1 October 2012.



Education: Female third-level students: The number of female students at the third-level of education is expressed as a percentage of the total number of students (males and females) at the same level in a given school year. Third-level education is that which is provided at university, teachers’ college, higher professional school, and which requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the second level, or evidence of the attainment of an equivalent level of knowledge. Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the latest available year between 2006 and 2012. Source of the data: the website of the UNESCO Institute of Statistics [9], Table 14: Tertiary indicators, available at http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco/TableViewer/ tableView.aspx?ReportId=167 (November 2012 release). Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP): Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the latest available year between 2006 and 2012. They show the trends in general government expenditures for educational affairs and services at pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary levels and subsidiary services to education, expressed as a percentage of the gross domestic product. Source of the data: the website of UNESCO Institute for Statistics [9], Table 19: Finance indicators by ISCED level, available at http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco/ TableViewer/tableView.aspx?ReportId=172 (November 2012 release). Education: Primary and secondary gross enrolment ratio is the total enrolment in first and second levels of education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the eligible official school-age population corresponding to the same level of education in a given school year. Education at the first level provides the basic elements of education (e.g. at elementary school or primary school). Education at the second level is provided at middle school, secondary school, high school, teacher-training school at this level and schools of a vocational or technical nature. Enrolment is at the beginning of the school or academic year. The gross enrolment ratio at the first and second level should include all pupils whatever their ages, whereas the population is limited to the range of official school ages. Therefore, for countries with almost universal education among the school-age population, the gross enrolment ratio will exceed 100 if the actual age distribution of pupils extends beyond the official school ages. Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the latest available year between 2006 and 2012. Source of the data: The website of the UNESCO Institute of Statistics [9], Table 5: Enrolment ratios by ISCED level, available at http://stats.uis.unesco.org/unesco/ TableViewer/tableView.aspx?ReportId=182 (November 2012 release). Employment in agricultural and in industrial sectors: The “employed” comprise all persons above a specified age who, during a specified brief period, either one week or one day, were in "paid employment” or in "self-employment” as defined below. "Persons in paid employment” comprise all persons in the following categories: (a) "at work": persons who during the reference period performed some work for wages,



salary or related payments, in cash or in kind; or (b) "with a job but not at work": persons who, having already worked in their present job, were absent during the reference period and continued to have a strong attachment to their job. "Persons in self-employment” comprise all persons (a) "at work": persons who during the reference period performed some work for profit or family gain, in cash or in kind; or (b) "with an enterprise but not at work": persons with an enterprise, which may be a business enterprise, a farm or a service undertaking, who were temporarily not at work during the reference period for any specific reason. Employers, own-account workers and members of producers' co-operatives should be considered as in self-employment and should be classified as "at work” or "not at work”, as the case may be. (See ILO’s Current International Recommendations on Labour Statistics). Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the 15 years and over age group who perform any work at all in the reference period, for pay or profit in industry (mining, manufacturing, electricity, gas and water and construction) and in agriculture. Agriculture comprises the following divisions of the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC), Rev. 4: crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities, forestry and lodging, and fishing and aquaculture. Data sources include the World Bank’s Core Welfare Indicators Questionnaire, Eurostat’s European Labour Force Survey, household income and expenditure surveys, household or labour force surveys, living standards surveys, official estimates and population censuses. The most common source of the data shown is the household or labour force survey; if other sources have been used they are indicated with a footnote. Source of the data: The Key Indicators of the Labour Market database [4], prepared by the International Labour Organization (ILO), available at http://kilm.ilo.org/kilmnet/ (last accessed 27 November 2012). Energy consumption per capita: Data on consumption refers to “apparent consumption”, which is derived from the formula “production + imports - exports - bunkers +/- stock changes”. Source of the data: The Energy Statistics database of the United Nations Statistics Division (last accessed 24 April 2012) and the Energy Statistics Yearbook [17]. Energy production, primary, refers to the first stage of production of various forms of energy (from sources that involve only extraction or capture, with or without separation from contiguous material, cleaning or grading, before the energy embodied in that source can be converted into heat or mechanical work, converted into a common unit (metric ton of oil equivalent) (see United Nations publication Concepts and Methods in Energy Statistics, with Special Reference to Energy Accounts and Balances, 1982). The data refer to the following commercial primary energy sources: hard coal, lignite, peat, oil shale, crude petroleum, natural gas liquids, biodiesel, alcohol, natural gas, primary steam/heat, and electricity generated from hydro, nuclear, geothermal, wind, tide, wave and solar sources. Source of the data: The Energy Statistics database of the United Nations Statistics Division (last accessed 24 April 2012) and the Energy Statistics Yearbook [17].



Exchange rates are shown in units of national currency per US dollar and refer to end-of-period quotations. The exchange rates are classified into broad categories, reflecting both the role of the authorities in the determination of the exchange and/or the multiplicity of exchange rates in a country. The market rate is used to describe exchange rates determined largely by market forces; the official rate is an exchange rate determined by the authorities, sometimes in a flexible manner. For countries maintaining multiple exchange arrangements, the rates are labelled principal rate, secondary rate, and tertiary rate. Source of the data: The International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics [6] database (last accessed 15 October 2012). For those currencies for which the IMF does not publish exchange rates, non-commercial rates derived from the operational rates of exchange for United Nations programmes are shown, as published by the United Nations Treasury [22] at http://www.un.org/Depts/treasury/. Fertility rate: The total fertility rate is a widely used summary indicator of fertility. It refers to the number of children that would be born per woman, assuming no female mortality at child bearing ages and the age-specific fertility rates of a specified country and reference period. Unless otherwise indicated, the data are the five-year average for the reference period 2010-2015. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/2c.xls [15] (December 2012 update). Food production index covers commodities that are considered edible and contain nutrients. Accordingly, coffee and tea are excluded because they have practically no nutritive value. The index numbers shown may differ from those produced by countries themselves because of differences in concepts of production, coverage, weights, time reference of data, and methods of evaluation. The data include estimates made by FAO in cases where no official or semi-official figures are available from the countries. Source of the data: FAOSTAT database [2] of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, available at http://faostat.fao.org/site/612/default.aspx#ancor (16 January 2013 update). Forested area refers to the percentage of land area occupied by forest. Forest is defined in the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Global Forest Resources Assessment as land spanning more than 0.5 hectares with trees higher than 5 metres and a canopy cover of more than 10 percent, or trees able to reach these thresholds in situ. It does not include land that is predominantly under agricultural or urban land use. Source of the data: The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010 (FRA 2010) database [3] of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,



available at http://countrystat.org/home.aspx?c=FOR (last accessed 18 January 2013). GDP: Gross domestic product is an aggregate measure of production equal to the sum of gross value added of all resident producer units plus that part (possibly the total) of taxes on products, less subsidies on products, that is not included in the valuation of output. It is also equal to the sum of the final uses of goods and services (all uses except intermediate consumption) measured at purchasers’ prices, less the value of imports of goods and services, and equal to the sum of primary incomes distributed by resident producer units (see System of National Accounts 2008). The data in the World Statistics Pocketbook are in current United States (US) dollars and are estimates of the total production of goods and services of the countries represented in economic terms, not as a measure of the standard of living of their inhabitants. In order to have comparable coverage for as many countries as possible, these US dollar estimates are based on official GDP data in national currency, supplemented by national currency estimates prepared by the Statistics Division using additional data from national and international sources. The estimates given here are in most cases those accepted by the United Nations General Assembly’s Committee on Contributions for determining United Nations members’ contributions to the United Nations regular budget. The exchange rates for the conversion of GDP national currency data into US dollars are the average market rates published by the International Monetary Fund, in International Financial Statistics [6]. Official exchange rates are used only when free market rates are not available. For non-members of the Fund, the conversion rates used are the average of United Nations operational rates of exchange. It should be noted that the conversion from local currency into US dollars introduces deficiencies in comparability over time and among countries which should be considered when using the data. For example, comparability over time is distorted when exchange rate fluctuations differ substantially from domestic inflation rates. Source of the data: The National Accounts Main Aggregates Database available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/snaama/dnllist.asp (December 2012 update) and the National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates [20], compiled from national data provided to the United Nations Statistics Division. GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices is derived on the basis of constant price series in national currency. The figures are computed as the geometric mean of annual rates of growth expressed in percentages for the years indicated. Source of the data: The National Accounts Main Aggregates Database available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/snaama/dnllist.asp (December 2012 update) and the National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates [20], compiled from national data provided to the United Nations Statistics Division.



GDP per capita estimates are the value of all goods and services produced in the economy divided by the population. Source of the data: The National Accounts Main Aggregates Database available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/snaama/dnllist.asp (December 2012 update) and the National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates [20], compiled from national data provided to the United Nations Statistics Division. GNI: Gross national income per capita estimates are the aggregate value of the balances of gross primary incomes for all sectors in the economy divided by the population. GNI is equal to GDP less primary incomes payable to non-resident units plus primary incomes receivable from non-resident units. In other words, GNI is equal to GDP less taxes (less subsidies) on production and imports, compensation of employees and property income payable to the rest of the world plus the corresponding items receivable from the rest of the world. Thus GNI at market prices is the sum of gross primary incomes receivable by resident institutional units/sectors. It is worth noting that GNI at market prices was called gross national product in the 1953 SNA, and it was commonly denominated GNP. In contrast to GDP, GNI is not a concept of value added, but a concept of income (see System of National Accounts 2008). Source of the data: The National Accounts Main Aggregates Database available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/snaama/dnllist.asp (December 2012 update) and the National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates [20], compiled from national data provided to the United Nations Statistics Division. Gross fixed capital formation is measured by the total value of a producer’s acquisitions, less disposals, of fixed assets during the accounting period plus certain specified expenditure on services that adds to the value of non-produced assets (see System of National Accounts 2008). The data are based on the percentage distribution of GDP in current prices. Source of the data: The National Accounts Main Aggregates Database available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/snaama/dnllist.asp (December 2012 update) and the National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates [20], compiled from national data provided to the United Nations Statistics Division. Industrial production index: The data shown here generally cover, unless otherwise noted, the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities, Revision 4 (ISIC Rev. 4) sections B, C, D and E (i.e., mining and quarrying; manufacturing; electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply; and water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities). The data that are footnoted as referring to ISIC Rev. 3 cover Tabulation Categories C, D and E (mining and quarrying; manufacturing; and electricity, gas and water supply). Source of the data: Table 5 of the United Nations Monthly Bulletin of Statistics [19], available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/mbs/ (last accessed 19 October 2012).



Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births) is the ratio of infant deaths (the deaths of children under one year of age) in a given year to the total number of live births in the same year. Unless otherwise noted, the rates are the five-year projected averages for the reference period 2010-2015. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/2b.xls [15] (December 2012 update). Intentional homicides: The rates are the annual number of unlawful deaths purposefully inflicted on a person by another person, reported by sex for the year per 100 000. The data refer to the latest available year between 2008 and 2010. Source of the data: United Nations Office on Crime and Drugs [24], Homicide Statistics - Sex of homicide victims, available at http://www.unodc.org/documents/data-and-analysis/statistics/Homicide/Homicides_by_sex.xls (last accessed 29 January 2013). International migrant stock generally represents the number of persons born in a country other than that in which they live. When information on country of birth was not recorded, data on the number of persons having foreign citizenship was used instead. In the absence of any empirical data, estimates were imputed. Data refer to mid-2010. Figures for international migrant stock as a percentage of the population are the outcome of dividing the estimated international migrant stock by the estimated total population and multiplying the result by 100. Source of the data: The United Nations Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2008 Revision [11] available at http://esa.un.org/migration/. Estimates of total population are obtained from the United Nations Population Division, World Population Prospects: The 2008 Revision available at http://www.unpopulation.org and include information received by UNSD as of 16 October 2009. Internet users per 100 inhabitants are based on nationally reported data for users divided by the total population and then multiplied by 100. There are variations in data collection among countries: some use surveys that give a more precise figure for the number of Internet users, while others base their estimates on derivations from reported Internet Service Provider subscriber counts, calculated by multiplying the number of subscribers by a multiplier. Surveys may differ across countries in the user age and frequency of use they cover. Some figures may refer to only users above a certain age. Source of the data: The World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database 2012 (16th Edition) of the International Telecommunication Union [8], available at http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/world/world.html (last accessed 19 October 2012).



Labour force participation rate is calculated by expressing the number of persons in the labour force as a percentage of the working-age population. The labour force is the sum of the number of persons employed and the number of unemployed (see ILO’s Current International Recommendations on Labour Statistics). The working-age population is the population above a certain age, prescribed for the measurement of economic characteristics. Unless otherwise noted, the data refer to the age group of 15 years and over. Source of the data: The Key Indicators of the Labour Market database [4], produced by the International Labour Organization, available at http://kilm.ilo.org/kilmnet/ (last accessed 27 November 2012). Life expectancy at birth is the average number of years of life at birth (age 0) according to the expected mortality rates by age estimated for the reference year and population. Unless otherwise indicated, the data are the five-year projected averages for the reference period 2010-2015. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/ unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/2a.xls [15] (December 2012 update). Major trading partners shows the three largest trade partners (countries of destination and origin) in international merchandise trade transactions. In some cases, less than three countries may be shown, for example when one or more of the largest shares of exports and/or imports refer to regions or unspecified areas rather than to individual countries. Data are expressed as percentages of total exports and of total imports of the country or area. Source of the data: The United Nations Statistics Division’s Commodity Trade Statistics Database [14] (COMTRADE, see http://comtrade.un.org) and the United Nations International Trade Statistics Yearbook [18]. Population aged 0-14 years refers to the population aged 0-14 years of both sexes as a percentage of total population. Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the year 2012. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/ unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/1b.xls [15] (December 2012 update). Population aged 60 years and over refers to elderly men as a percentage of all males and elderly women as a percentage of all females. Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the year 2012. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/ unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/1b.xls [15] (December 2012 update).



Population density refers to population per square kilometre of surface area. Data are derived from the population estimates for 2011 divided by the surface area. See also population estimates and surface area. Population estimates: Data for “Population in 2011” refer to de facto population as of 1 July 2011. The total population of a country may comprise either all usual residents of the country (de jure population) or all persons present in the country (de facto population) at the time of the census; for purposes of international comparisons, the de facto definition is recommended. Source of the data: Estimates for 2011 were prepared by the United Nations Population Division and published in the World Population Prospects: The 2010 Revision [12], available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/index.htm. Population growth rate is the average annual percentage change in total population size. Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the period 2010-2015. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/1c.xls [15] (December 2012 update). Rainfall in the capital city, total mean data are computed by adding average monthly measurements from the weather stations in the capital city, unless otherwise noted. The data are official climatological information supplied by national meteorological and hydrological services. Since the definition of mean rainfall and averaging periods may be different for different countries, care should be taken when comparing city climatologies. Source of the data: The World Meteorological Organization website [27], available at http://www.worldweather.org/ (last accessed 7 February 2013). Refugees and others of concern to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): The 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees spells out that a refugee is someone who, owing to a well-founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a particular social group, is outside the country of his or her nationality and is unable to, or owing to such fear, is unwilling to avail himself or herself of the protection of that country; or who, not having a nationality and being outside the country of his or her former habitual residence, is unable or, owing to such fear, unwilling to return to it. In this series, refugees refer to persons granted a humanitarian status and/or those granted temporary protection. Included are persons who have been granted temporary protection on a group basis. The series also includes returned refugees, asylum-seekers and persons displaced internally within their own country for reasons that would make them of concern to the UNHCR if they were outside their country of origin.



Source of the data: The UNHCR Global Trends 2011, Table 1: Refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons (IDPs), returnees (refugees and IDPs), stateless persons, and others of concern to UNHCR by country/territory of asylum, end-2011 [10], available at http://www.unhcr.org/statistics.html (Annexes, last accessed 2 October 2012). See also the website of the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) for further information. Region: Macro geographical regions arranged according to continents and component geographical regions used for statistical purposes. Source of the data: The Standard Country or Area Codes and Geographical Regions for Statistical Use, Revision 4 (United Nations publication) [21], available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm. Rural population growth rate data are based on the number of persons defined as rural according to national definitions of this concept. In most cases these definitions are those used in the most recent population census. Source of the data: The United Nations Population Division, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2011 Revision [13] available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wup/CD-ROM/Urban-Rural-Population.htm (last accessed 24 April 2012). Seats held by women in national parliaments refer to the number of women in the lower chamber of national parliaments expressed as a percentage of total occupied seats in the lower or single House. Source of the data: The Inter-Parliamentary Union [7], Women in National Parliaments, Situation as of 30 September 2012, available at http://www.ipu.org/wmn-e/classif.htm. Sex ratio is calculated as the ratio of the number of men to that of 100 women. Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the year 2012. Source of the data: The Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/ unsd/demographic/products/socind/Dec.%202012/1a.xls [15] (December 2012 update). Surface area, unless otherwise noted, refers to land area plus inland water. Source of the data: The United Nations Demographic Yearbook 2011 [16], Table 3, available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/dyb/dyb2011/Table03.xls (last accessed 23 October 2012). Telephone subscribers, total per 100 inhabitants refer to the sum of main telephone lines and cellular mobile subscribers divided by the population and multiplied by 100. Source of the data: The World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database 2012 (16th Edition) of the International Telecommunication Union [8], available at



http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/world/world.html (last accessed 19 October 2012). Temperature in the capital city, mean °C (minimum and maximum): Data were computed from average monthly measurements from the weather stations in the capital city, unless otherwise noted. The data are official climatological information supplied by national meteorological and hydrological services worldwide. Since the definition of mean temperature and averaging periods may be different for different countries, care should be taken when comparing city climatologies. Source of the data: The World Meteorological Organization website [27], available at http://www.worldweather.org/ (last accessed 7 February 2013). Threatened species represents the number of plants and animals that are most in need of conservation attention and are compiled by the World Conservation Union IUCN/ Species Survival Commission (SSC). Source of the data: The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species [26] version 2012.2: Table 5, available at www.iucnredlist.org (last accessed 22 October 2012). Total trade: exports and imports show the movement of goods out of and into a country. Goods simply being transported through a country (goods in transit) or temporarily admitted (except for goods for inward processing) do not add to the stock of material resources of a country and are not included in the international merchandise trade statistics. In the “general trade system”, the definition of the statistical territory of a country coincides with its economic territory. In the “special trade system”, the definition of the statistical territory comprises only a particular part of the economic territory, mainly that part which coincides with the free circulation area for goods. “The free circulation area” is a part of the economic territory of a country within which goods “may be disposed of without Customs restrictions”. In the case of exports, the transaction value is the value at which the goods were sold by the exporter, including the cost of transportation and insurance, to bring the goods onto the transporting vehicle at the frontier of the exporting country (an FOB-type valuation). In the case of imports, the transaction value is the value at which the goods were purchased by the importer plus the cost of transportation and insurance to the frontier of the importing country (a CIF-type valuation). Both imports and exports are shown in United States dollars. Conversion from national currencies is made by means of currency conversion factors based on official exchange rates (par values or weighted averages). Source of the data: The United Nations Statistics Division’s Commodity Trade Statistics Database [14] (Comtrade, see http://comtrade.un.org) and the United Nations International Trade Statistics Yearbook [18]. Tourist arrivals at national borders: An international tourist is any person who travels to a country other than that in which he or she has his or her usual residence but outside his/her usual environment for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose of visit is other than the exercise of an activity remunerated



from with the country visited, and who stays at least one night in a collective or private accommodation in the country visited (see Recommendations on Tourism Statistics of the United Nations and the World Tourism Organization). Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to arrivals of non-resident tourists at national borders. Source of the data: The United Nations World Tourism Organization Yearbook of Tourism Statistics [25] (information received by UNSD as of 11 December 2012). Unemployment refers to persons above a specified age who during a specified reference period were: “without work”, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment as defined under employment; “currently available for work”, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and “seeking work”, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. In circumstances where employment opportunities are particularly limited and where persons not working do not have easy access to formal channels for seeking employment or face social and cultural barriers when looking for a job, the “seeking work” criterion should be relaxed. National definitions of unemployment often differ from the recommended international standard definitions and thereby limit international comparability. Inter-country comparisons are also complicated by the different types of data collection systems used to obtain information on unemployed persons. Unless otherwise indicated, the data refer to the 15 years and over age group and are national employment office statistics, usually labour force surveys, compiled by the ILO. (See ILO’s Current International Recommendations on Labour Statistics, 2000 Edition). Source of the data: The LABORSTA Internet [5] an ILO database, Short term indicators of the labour market, Main dataset, available at http://laborsta.ilo.org/sti/sti_E.html (last accessed 15 October 2012). United Nations membership dates: The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization whose members are the countries of the world. Currently there are 192 Member States of the United Nations, some of which joined the UN by signing and ratifying the Charter of the United Nations in 1945; the other countries joined the UN later, through the adoption of a resolution admitting them to membership. The process usually follows these steps: first, the country applies for membership and makes a declaration accepting the obligations of the Charter; second, the Security Council adopts a resolution recommending that the General Assembly admit the country to membership and finally the General Assembly adopts a resolution admitting the country. Source of the data: The List of Member States, available at http://www.un.org/en/members/ [23].



Urban population and uurban population growth rate series are based on the number of persons defined as urban according to national definitions of this concept. In most cases these definitions are those used in the most recent population census. Source of the data: the percentage of urban population figures were obtained from the Social Indicators website of the Demographic and Social Statistics Branch of the United Nations Statistics Division at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/ socind/Dec.%202012/1c.xls [15] (December 2012 update) and the urban population growth rate from the United Nations Population Division, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2011 Revision [13] available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wup/index.htm (last accessed 24 April 2012).

Statistical sources and references (continued)


Statistical sources

[1] Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (Oak Ridge, Tennessee, USA), Global, Regional, and National Fossil-Fuel CO2 Emissions, available at http://cdiac.ornl.gov/trends/emis/overview_2009.html.

[2] Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAOSTAT database, available at http://faostat.fao.org/.

[3] __________, Global Forest Resources Assessment 2010 (FRA 2010) Interactive database, available at http://countrystat.org/home.aspx?c=FOR.

[4] International Labour Organization, Key Indicators of the Labour Market, 7th edition software, available at http://kilm.ilo.org/kilmnet/.

[5] __________, LABORSTA Internet database, available at http://laborsta.ilo.org/.

[6] International Monetary Fund (IMF), Washington, International Financial Statistics (IFS) database.

[7] Inter-Parliamentary Union, Women in National Parliaments, available at http://www.ipu.org/wmn-e/classif.htm.

[8] International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva, the World Telecommunication/ICT Indicators Database 2012 (16th Edition) database, available at http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/world/world.html.

[9] United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics, Montreal, UNESCO statistics database, available at http://stats.uis.unesco.org.

[10] United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Global Trends 2011, available at http://www.unhcr.org/statistics.html.

[11] United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division, Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2008 Revision (United Nations database, POP/DB/MIG/Stock/Rev.2008), available at http://esa.un.org/migration/.

[12] __________, World Population Prospects. The 2010 Revision, New York, 2010, available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wpp/index.htm.

[13] __________, World Urbanization Prospects: The 2011 Revision available at http://esa.un.org/unpd/wup/index.htm.

[14] United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Statistics Division, Commodity Trade Statistics Database (COMTRADE), available at http://comtrade.un.org/db/default.aspx.



[15] __________, Demographic and Social Statistics, Social Indicators website: http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/socind/default.htm

[16] __________, Demographic Yearbook (Series R, United Nations publication). See also http://unstats.un.org/unsd/demographic/products/dyb/dyb2.htm.

[17] __________, Energy Statistics Yearbook (Series J, United Nations publication). See also http://unstats.un.org/unsd/energy/yearbook/default.htm.

[18] __________, International Trade Statistics Yearbook (Series G, United Nations publication), available at http://comtrade.un.org/pb/.

[19] __________, Monthly Bulletin of Statistics (Series Q, United Nations publication). See also http://unstats.un.org/unsd/mbs/.

[20] __________, National Accounts Statistics: Analysis of Main Aggregates (Series X, United Nations publication). See also http://unstats.un.org/unsd/snaama/introduction.asp.

[21] __________, Standard Country or Area Codes for Statistical Use (ST/ESA/STAT/SER.M/49/Rev.4), New York, 1999 and http://unstats.un.org/unsd/methods/m49/m49.htm.

[22] United Nations, Department of Management, Office of Programme Planning, Budget and Accounts, Treasury website: http://www.un.org/Depts/treasury.

[23] United Nations Member States website: http://www.un.org/en/members/.

[24] United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Homicide Statistics website: http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/data-and-analysis/homicide.html

[25] United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Madrid, UNWTO statistics database, Compendium of Tourism Statistics and Yearbook of Tourism Statistics. See also http://www.unwto.org.

[26] World Conservation Union, The 2012 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, available at http://www.iucnredlist.org/.

[27] World Meteorological Organization, at http://www.worldweather.org/.



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United Nations (2008). Principles and Recommendations for Population and Housing Censuses Rev. 2. Statistics Division, Series M, No. 67, Rev. 2 (United Nations publication, Sales No. E.07.XVII.8), available at http://unstats.un.org/unsd/publication/SeriesM/Seriesm_67rev2e.pdf.

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Index of indicator notes and definitions


Indicator Category Page

Agricultural production index (2004-2006=100)…………………………………… Economic…...… 219

Balance of payments, current account (million US$)……………………….……… Economic…...… 219

Capital city and population in 2011 (000)………………………………..….….…. General……..… 219

CO2 emission estimates (000 metric tons and metric tons per capita)………………. Environment...… 220

Contraceptive prevalence (ages 15-49, %)………………………...….…………... Social………… 220

CPI: Consumer price index (2000=100)…………………….……………………… Economic…...… 220Currency……………………………………………………..………..………... General……..… 220

Education: Female third-level students (% of total)………………………..……..... Social………… 221

Education: Government expenditure (% of GDP)…………………………..………. Social………… 221

Education: Primary & secondary gross enrolment ratio (f/m per 100)……………….. Social.................. 221

Employment in agricultural sector (% of employed)…………………..……..……... Economic…...… 221

Employment in industrial sector (% of employed)……………………..………..….. Economic……... 221

Energy consumption per capita (kilograms oil equivalent)………………………….. Environment........ 222

Energy production, primary (000 mt oil equivalent)………….………………..……. Economic…...… 222

Exchange rates (national currency per US$)………………………………………. Economic...…… 223

Fertility rate, total (live births per woman)…..……………………….…………… Social………… 223

Food production index (2004-2006=100)…………...………………...…………… Economic…...… 223

Forested area (% of land area)………………………………………………..….. Environment........ 223

GDP: Gross domestic product (million current US$)……………………...……….... Economic…........ 224

GDP: Growth rate at constant 2005 prices (annual %)……........................................... Economic…...… 224

GDP per capita (current US$)……………………………………………...…...… Economic…….... 225

GNI: Gross national income per capita (current US$)……………………………..... Economic…...… 225

Gross fixed capital formation (% of GDP)……………………...……...…...……… Economic……... 225

Industrial production index (2005=100)……… ………………...…..…………….. Economic……... 225

Infant mortality rate (per 1 000 live births)……… …………………....…………... Social.................. 226

Intentional homicides (females and males, per 100 000)…………………….…….. Social.................. 226

International migrant stock (000 and % of total population)..………………...…….. Social.................. 226

Internet users (per 100 inhabitants)………………….……………...…………… Economic…...… 226

Labour force participation, adult female population (%)………………….………... Economic…...… 227

Labour force participation, adult male population (%)………………….………….. Economic……... 227

Life expectancy at birth (females and males, years)..……………..……………….. Social.................. 227

Major trading partners (exports and imports, %).……………………….………..... Trade…………. 227

Population aged 0-14 years (%)…………………………………………….……. Social.................. 227

Population aged 60+ years (females and males, % of total)…………………..……. Social.................. 227

Population density in 2010 (per square kilometre)………….……………..……….. General…….… 228

Population growth rate (average annual %)………………………...….………..… Social.................. 228

Population in 2010 (estimated, 000)………………..…………..…………..……... General……….. 228

Rainfall in the capital city, total mean (millimetres)……………..…………….….... Environment… 228

Refugees and others of concern to UNHCR…...…………………………….....…... Social.................. 228

Region………………………………………………………...……..………… General…….… 229

Rural population growth rate (average annual %)…………….…………………… Social.................. 229

Seats held by women in national parliaments (%)…..…………………………..… Social.................. 229

Sex ratio (males per 100 females)………………………..………………………. Social.................. 229

Surface area (square kilometres)……………………….……………...………… General……… 229

Telephone subscribers, total (per 100 inhabitants)……………...…………….…… Economic…...… 229

Temperature in the capital city, mean ˚C (minimum and maximum)……………….... Environment........ 230

Index of indicator notes and definitions (continued)


Indicator Category Page

Threatened species………………………………………...……..…….……….. Environment........ 230

Total trade (exports, imports and balance, million US$)…..…………………...…… Trade................... 230

Tourist arrivals at national borders (000)……………………....…………..……… Economic…...… 230

Unemployment (% of labour force)……………………………………..………… Economic…….... 231

United Nations membership date………………………………………..……….. General…….…. 231

Urban population (%)…………………………………………….…....………… Social.................. 232

Urban population growth rate (average annual %)……………………………....… Social.................. 232

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