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Statistical concept and methodology
Population projections, starting from a base year are projected forward using assumptions of mortality, fertility, and migration
For information on total population from which the growth rates are calculated, see total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
Total land area includes inland water bodies such as major rive
Population density is calculated by dividing midyear population by land area in a country. Population is based on the de facto d
Survey year is the year in which the underlying household survey data were collected or, when the data collection period bridg
The statistics reported here are based on consumption data or, when unavailable, on income surveys. Analysis of some 20 cou
The World Bank systematically assesses the appropriateness of official exchange rates as conversion factors. An alternative co
The World Bank uses Atlas method GNI per capita in U.S. dollars to classify countries for analytical purposes and to determine
PPP rates are calculated by simultaneously comparing the prices of similar goods and services among a large number of count
For more information, see the metadata for PPP GNI in current international dollars (NY.GNP.MKTP.PP.CD) and total populatio
Percentage shares by quintile may not sum to 100 because of rounding.
High mortality in young age groups significantly lowers the life expectancy at birth. But if a person survives his/her childhood o
Total fertility rates are based on data on registered live births
Adolescent fertility rates are based on data on registered live births from vital registration systems or, in the absence of such s
Contraceptive prevalence reflects all methods - ineffective tr
Estimates of neonatal, infant, and child mortality tend to vary by source and method for a given time and place. Years for avai
Governments in developing countries usually finance immunization against measles and diphtheria, pertussis (whooping coug
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two cale
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two cale
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two cale
The reference years reflect the school year for which the data are presented. In some countries the school year spans two cale
Data on HIV are from the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). Changes in procedures and assumptions for
FAO provides detail information on forest cover, and adjusted estimates of forest cover. The current survey uses a uniform de
A GIS analysis is used to calculate terrestrial and marine protection. For this a global protected area layer is created by combin
Annual freshwater withdrawals are total water withdrawals, not
Countries differ in the way they classify population as "urban" or "rural." The population of a city or metropolitan area depend
Data for combustible renewables and waste are often based on small surveys or other incomplete information and thus give o
Carbon dioxide emissions, largely by-products of energy produc
Electric power consumption per capita (kWh ) is the production
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Growth rates of GDP and its components are calculated using the least squares method and constant price data in the local cu
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Gross domestic product (GDP) represents the sum of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross ou
Gross domestic product (GDP) from the expenditure side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general gov
Gross domestic product (GDP) from the expenditure side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general gov
Gross domestic product (GDP) from the expenditure side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general gov
Government finance statistics are reported in local currency. Many countries report government finance data by fiscal year; se
The Doing Business project of the World Bank encompasses two types of data: data from readings of laws and regulations and
Domestic credit provided by the financial sector as a share of G
Government finance statistics are reported in local currency. Many countries report government finance data by fiscal year; se
The SIPRI military expenditure figures are presented on a calendar-year basis. The only exception is the USA, for which statisti
Mobile cellular subscriptions (per 100 people) indicator is derived by all mobile subscriptions divided by the country's populati
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The Statistical Capacity Indicator score is calculated as the avera
of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
of value added by all its producers. Value added is the value of the gross out
e side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general governm
e side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general governm
e side is made up of household final consumption expenditure, general governm
currency. Many countries report government finance data by fiscal year; see country metadata for information on fiscal year end by count
Entrepreneurs may not be aware of all required procedures or may avoid legally required procedures altogether. But where re
Both banking and financial systems enhance growth, the main fac
currency. Many countries report government finance data by fiscal year; see country metadata for information on fiscal year end by count
Data on military expenditures as a share of gross domestic product (GDP) are a rough indicator of the portion of national resou
Over the past decade new financing and technology, along with privatization and market liberalization, have spurred dramatic
Industries of high and medium-high-technology intensity account for over two-thirds of total OECD manufacturing exports. Di
Statistical Capacity is a nation’s ability to collect, analyze, and disseminate high-quality data about its population and economy
By international agreement customs data are reported to the United Nations Statistics Division, which maintains the Commod
Debt ratios aredebt
e) short-term used to assess the sustainability of a country's debt service obligations, but no absolute rules determine what v
f) concessional debt in the total debt stock
But refugees and migrants, even if they often travel in the same way, are fundamentally different, and for that reason are trea
Global migration patterns have become increasingly complex in modern times, involving not just refugees, but also millions of
Private financial flows - equity and debt - account for the bulk
Limitations and exceptions
Because future trends cannot be known with certainty, population projections have a wide range of uncertainty.
).
The data collected from official national sources through the questionnaire are supplemented with information from official se
The quality and reliability of official demographic data are also affected by public trust in the government, government commi
period bridged two calendar years, the year in which most of the data were collected.
However, even similar surveys may not be strictly comparable because of differences in timing or in the quality and training of
economic, environmental, cultural, educational, and institutional - no single measure gives a complete picture. However, the total earning
determine borrowing eligibility. For more information, see the metadata for Atlas method GNI in current U.S. dollars (NY.GNP.ATLS.CD) a
economic, environmental, cultural, educational, and institutional - no single measure gives a complete picture. However, the total earning
al population (SP.POP.TOTL).
However, even similar surveys may not be strictly comparable because of differences in timing or in the quality and training of
Annual data series from United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects are interpolated data from 5-year pe
Annual data series from United Nations Population Division's W
ce of such systems, from censuses or sample surveys. The estimated rates are generally considered reliable measures of fertility in the rec
al well-being in relation to the reproductive system and its functions and
For the indicators that are from household surveys, the year ref
Complete vital registration systems are fairly uncommon in deve
In many developing countries a lack of precise information on the size of the cohort of one-year-old children makes immuniza
There are many reasons why the primary completion rate can exceed 100 percent. The numerator may include late entrants a
Enrollment indicators are based on annual school surveys, but do not necessarily reflect actual attendance or dropout rates du
Enrollment indicators are based on annual school surveys, but do not necessarily reflect actual attendance or dropout rates du
een girls and boys. A GPI of less than 1 suggests girls are more disadvantaged than boys in learning opportunities and a GPI of greater tha
The limited availability of data on health status is a major constraint in assessing the health situation in developing countries. S
Data includes areas with bamboo and palms; forest roads, firebreaks and other small open areas; forest in national parks, natu
Due to variations in consistency and methods of collection, data quality is highly variable across countries. Some countries upd
The data are based on surveys and estimates provided by governments to the Joint Monitoring Programme of the World Heal
Because the estimates of city and metropolitan area are based on national definitions of what constitutes a city or metropolita
The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national stat
Each year the CDIAC recalculates the entire time series since 1949, incorporating recent findings and corrections. Estimates ex
The IEA makes these estimates in consultation with national statistical offices, oil companies, electric utilities, and national ene
Among the difficulties faced by compilers of national accounts is the extent of unreported economic activity in the informal or
To obtain comparable series of constant price data for computing aggregates, the World Bank rescales GDP and value added b
Collecting and tabulating trade statistics are difficult. Some developing countries lack the capacity to report timely data, espec
a country's debt service obligations, but no absolute rules determine what values are too high. Empirical analysis of developing countries' e
International migration is the component of population change most difficult to measure and estimate reliably. Thus, the qual
However, only reliable input data can lead to sound estimates, regardless of the sophistication of an estimation method or eco
Data on equity flows are shown for all countries for which data are available.
General comments
Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its dema
ough the questionnaire are supplemented with information from official secondary data sources. The secondary sources cover official cou
ata are also affected by public trust in the government, government commitment to full and accurate enumeration, confidentiality and pro
This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due
The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption da
al - no single measure gives a complete picture. However, the total earnings of the residents of an economy, measured by its gross nation
metadata for Atlas method GNI in current U.S. dollars (NY.GNP.ATLS.CD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
al - no single measure gives a complete picture. However, the total earnings of the residents of an economy, measured by its gross nation
The World Bank’s internationally comparable poverty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption da
Division's World Population Prospects are interpolated data from 5-year period data. Therefore they may not reflect real events as much
Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the numb
mated rates are generally considered reliable measures of fertility in the recent past. Where no empirical information on age-specific fertili
Contraceptive prevalence amongst women of reproductive age is an indicator of women's empowerment and is related to ma
Assistance by trained professionals during birth reduces the incidence of maternal deaths during childbirth. The share of birth
Given that data on the incidence and prevalence of diseases are frequently unavailable, mortality rates are often used to iden
Undernourished children have lower resistance to infection and are more likely to die from common childhood ailments such
mation on the size of the cohort of one-year-old children makes immunization coverage difficult to estimate from program statistics.
on rate can exceed 100 percent. The numerator may include late entrants and overage children who have repeated one or more grades of
urveys, but do not necessarily reflect actual attendance or dropout rates duri
urveys, but do not necessarily reflect actual attendance or dropout rates duri
disadvantaged than boys in learning opportunities and a GPI of greater tha
major constraint in assessing the health situation in developing countries. Surveillance data are lacking for many major public health con
roads, firebreaks and other small open areas; forest in national parks, nature reserves and other protected areas such as those of specific
Restricted use: Please contact the Protected Planet for third-party use of these data.
ded by governments to the Joint Monitoring Programme of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund
a are based on national definitions of what constitutes a city or metropolitan area, cross-country comparisons should be made with cautio
Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.
ries since 1949, incorporating recent findings and corrections. Estimates exclude fuels supplied to ships and aircraft in international transp
Restricted use: Please contact the International Energy Agency for third-party use of these data.
al accounts is the extent of unreported economic activity in the informal or secondary economy. In developing countries a large share of a
for computing aggregates, the World Bank rescales GDP and value added by industrial origin to a common reference year. Because rescali
t. Some developing countries lack the capacity to report timely data, especially landlocked countries and countries whose territorial b
mine what values are too high. Empirical analysis of developing countries' experience and debt service performance shows that debt servi
The denominator for this indicator in previous versions of Global Development Finance included workers' remittances. Worke
tion change most difficult to measure and estimate reliably. Thus, the quality and quantity of the data used in the estimation and projectio
Note: Data starting from 2005 are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).
Note: Data starting from 2005 are based on the sixth edition of the IMF's Balance of Payments Manual (BPM6).
Other notes
opulation composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand
m official secondary data sources. The secondary sources cover official country data from websites of national ministries, national publica
ment commitment to full and accurate enumeration, confidentiality and protection against misuse of census data, and census agencies' ind
of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due
ty monitoring database now draws on income or detailed consumption data fro
otal earnings of the residents of an economy, measured by its gross national i
.ATLS.CD) and total population (SP.POP.TOTL).
otal earnings of the residents of an economy, measured by its gross national i
from the payments side provide reasonably reliable records of cross-border transactions, they may not adhere strictly to the appropriate
from the payments side provide reasonably reliable records of cross-border transactions, they may not adhere strictly to the appropriate
odities. In some countries these estimates are derived as a composite residual along with household final consumption expenditure. Accor
nd by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Despite IMF efforts to standardize data collection, statistics
ublication year.
he central bank. Since claims on the central government are a net item (cla
nd by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Despite IMF efforts to standardize data collection, statistics
ertain data or rough estimates.
nion for third-party use of these data.
ts, the product approach is more appropriate for international trade. The me
ence-based decision-making, including: Monitoring social and economi