Contrasts in Development


Development is a complex social, economic and political phenomenon. It is about economic growth and social progress involving living standards and wealth.


  Norway Niger
HDI Value 0.968 0.374
HDI Rank 2 174
Life Expectancy 79.8 55.8
Infant Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births) 3.61 115.42
Birth Rate (births per 1000 people) 11.72 49.62
Death Rate (deaths per 1000 people) 9.33 20.26
Population Growth Rate (%) 0.35 2.88
GDP per capita $41,420 $8.859


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