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Gapminder. US Census Bureau | International DB. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 1. What is the International Data Base? The International Data Base (IDB) offers a variety of demographic indicators for countries and areas of the world with a population of 5,000 or more. World and Region demographic indicators in the IDB, including population totals, exclude the populations of countries and areas with fewer than 5,000 people.

The IDB has provided access to demographic data for over 25 years to governments, academics, other organizations, and the public. It is funded by the Census Bureau's International Programs. 2. The IDB provides many types of demographic data, including: · Estimates and projections of: Birth, death, and growth rates, migration rates, infant mortality, and life expectancy Fertility rates Total population and population by age and sex 3. The following ZIP file contains the complete data set which has currently been released and is used by the International Data Base tool. 4. 5. 6. (play button). 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. GRID-Arendal - Maps & Graphics library. Data journalism and data visualization | News. DME WIDE • World Inequality Database on Education. AidFlows. IFAD Factsheets on rural areas worldwide. Follow us on Enabling poor rural peopleto overcome poverty Share on facebookShare on twitterShare on google_plusone_shareShare on tumblrShare on friendfeedShare on mailto Factsheets Thematic factsheets Climate change Climate change: Building smallholder resilience (2011) Arabic | English | French | Italian | Spanish IFAD, GEF Factsheet (2010) Arabic | English | French | Spanish Desertification Desertification (2010) Arabic | English | French | Spanish Fragile states Food security and price volatility The future of world food security (2012) English Water and food security (2012) English Higher and volatile food prices and poor rural people (2011) Arabic | English | French | Italian | Spanish Gender Gender equality and women’s empowerment (2012) Arabic | English | French | Spanish Factsheet on IFAD policy on gender equality and women’s empowerment (2012) Arabic | English | French | Spanish ICT for development Indigenous peoples Land Livestock Livestock services (2004) English | French | Italian Water.

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OECD – Your Better Life Index. Average personal index for Germany, men, 15–24 How’s life? There is more to life than the cold numbers of GDP and economic statistics – This Index allows you to compare well-being across countries, based on 11 topics the OECD has identified as essential, in the areas of material living conditions and quality of life. Download executive summary Download the index data Learn more about the index Better Life BlogArchive Happiness pays For World Happiness Day our guest author suggests that money can't buy you happiness but happiness may get you more money. more ...

Gender equality in the workplace Over the past twenty years, women have made huge gains in the workplace but full job equality is still far from reality. More ... Education for well-being: Online discussion We know education is an essential component of well-being, so what makes an education that promotes well-being?

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