Measuring development

Measuring development

Measuring development

There are many ways that development of a country can be measured:

  • Life expectancy at birth - Simply the number of years a new born baby is expected to live. The larger the number, the more developed the country is.
  • Daily food supply - This number is measured in calories and shows how many calories each person in the country consumes each day. The larger the number, the more developed the country is.
  • Adult literacy rate - The number of adults that can read and write in the country. The larger the number, the more developed the country is.
  • Energy consumption - This number is measured in kg equivalent of coal but it can be any energy supply including coal, oil, gas. It is the amount of energy a country consumes.
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Coffee growers in Brazil

Coffee growers in Brazil

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Countries that rely on one product

Countries that rely on one product

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Employment changes as a country develops

Employment changes as a country develops

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Employment structures

Employment structures

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Changes in Britain's employment structure

Changes in Britain's employment structure

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GNP (gross national product)

GNP (gross national product)