Jessica Dillinger

Written by Jessica Dillinger

When comparing education expenditure to GDP, countries such as Cuba, New Zealand, and Lesotho emerge as top contributors

Economics

Countries Who Spend the Most on Education

Increasing levels of unemployment are beginning to put stress on countries with otherwise few employment issues, such as Austria and Finland.

Society

EU Member States By Employment Rate

The massive tornado of 2011 in Joplin, Missouri claimed 161 lives, becoming the first tornado in US history to claim over 100 lives since 1953.

Environment

The Most Devastating Tornados By Fatalities

Rich reserves of natural resources such as oil allow countries like Qatar and Kuwait to maintain a high level of Gross National Savings.

Economics

Countries With The Highest Gross National Savings

Cyber crime activities have resulted in average losses of over 5 million US dollars for countries such as Germany and the United States.

Economics

Average Cost Of Cybercrime Per Attack In Each Country

Tuberculosis has infected one third of the world's population and kills well over a million people yearly, often infecting those also infected with HIV. It is a major point of concern for many of the countries with the highest mortality rates worldwide.

World Facts

Countries With the Highest Death Rate

Labor force calculations include not only those actively working within a country, but also those capable of working and seeking jobs who remain unemployed.

World Facts

Labor Force By Country

The most common foreign currencies held by other countries are the US Dollar and the Euro, but other important currencies are kept as well.

Economics

Foreign Reserves By Country

Despite an increase of terror attacks globally, almost four in every five of last year’s record number terrorism-related deaths occurred in just five countries.

World Facts

Countries by Global Terrorism Index Rating

Indonesia suffered three deadly volcanic events throughout the 20th century: in 1909, 1929, and 1963.

Environment

Most Violent Volcanic Eruptions

Developing countries such as Tanzania and Cambodia are seeing incredible rates of industrial growth, increasing their economic presence and industrial capacity.

Economics

The Highest Industrial Production Growth Rates

With over 59% of its land arable, Bangladesh is one of the most arable countries on the planet.

Environment

The Most Arable Countries Worldwide

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