Top 10 Statistics
Compare the top 10 countries by region for various statistics and economic measures. Metrics include Population, Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Inflation and others.
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Population
Million People
Source
IMF - International Monetary Fund
The total population of a country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census. The total may comprise either all usual residents of the country, or all persons present in the country at the time the census was conducted.
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Billion US Dollars
Source
IMF - International Monetary Fund
Gross domestic product (GDP) is the total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country’s borders during a specific time period. The calculation of a country’s GDP encompasses all private and public consumption, government outlays, investments, additions to private inventories, paid-in construction costs, and foreign balance of trade.
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Inflation
% Annual Change
Source
IMF - International Monetary Fund
Inflation measures the rise in prices, which can be translated as the decline of purchasing power over time. The rate at which purchasing power drops can be reflected in the average price increase of a basket of selected goods and services. The rise in prices, which is often expressed as a percentage, means that a unit of currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods. Inflation can be contrasted with deflation, which occurs when prices decline and purchasing power increases.
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GDP Per Capita
US Dollars
Source
IMF - International Monetary Fund
GDP Per Capita breaks down a country's economic output per person and is calculated by dividing the GDP of a country by its population. It is a global measure commonly used by economists to gauge the prosperity of a nation based on its economic growth.
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Government Gross Debt
% of GDP
Source
IMF - International Monetary Fund
The Debt-to-GDP ratio of a country denotes the outstanding obligations of a country as a proportion of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The nominal level of a country's national debt is generally viewed as less important than its proportion to GDP. This is because a country's tax base grows alongside its economy, increasing revenue the government can raise to service the debt.
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Unemployment Rate
% of Labor Force
Source
IMF - International Monetary Fund
Unemployment rate is defined as the number of unemployed persons as a percentage of the country's total labor force. When the economy is in poor shape and jobs are scarce, the unemployment rate can be expected to rise. When the economy grows at a healthy rate and jobs are relatively plentiful, it can be expected to fall.