Glossary
106 terms defined — economic, geographic, government & more
Languages
DemographicThe languages spoken within a country, including official, national, and minority languages.
Example: Papua New Guinea has over 840 living languages, the most of any country.
Related field:
Languages
Life Expectancy
DemographicThe average number of years a person is expected to live, based on current mortality rates. It is a key indicator of a country's health and development.
Example: Japan has one of the highest life expectancies at over 84 years.
Related field:
Life expectancy at birth
Literacy Rate
DemographicThe percentage of people aged 15 and above who can read and write. It is a fundamental indicator of educational development.
Example: Finland has a literacy rate of nearly 100%.
Related field:
Literacy
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