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live 23.1 years longer
In Chad, the average life expectancy is 51 years (49 years for men, 52 years for women). In Jamaica, that number is 74 years (72 years for men, 75 years for women).
In Chad, the average life expectancy is 51 years (49 years for men, 52 years for women). In Jamaica, that number is 74 years (72 years for men, 75 years for women).
In Chad, 1.3% of people are living with AIDS/HIV. In Jamaica, that number is 1.8% of people.
In Chad, 6.1% of adults are obese. In Jamaica, that number is 24.7% of people.
Chad has a GDP per capita of $2,300, while in Jamaica, the GDP per capita is $9,200.
In Chad, 46.7% live below the poverty line. In Jamaica, however, that number is 17.1%.
Chad has a top tax rate of 60.0%. In Jamaica, the top tax rate is 25.0%.
In Chad, approximately 856.0 women per 100,000 births die during labor. In Jamaica, 89.0 women do.
In Chad, the literacy rate is 22.3%. In Jamaica, it is 88.7%.
In Chad, approximately 85.4 children die before they reach the age of one. In Jamaica, on the other hand, 12.8 children do.
In Chad, there are approximately 35.6 babies per 1,000 people. In Jamaica, there are 17.9 babies per 1,000 people.
In Chad, 4% of people have electricity access (14% in urban areas, and 1% in rural areas). In Jamaica, that number is 93% of people on average (98% in urban areas, and 87% in rural areas).
In Chad, approximately 5.0% of the population has internet access. In Jamaica, about 45.0% do.
In Chad, approximately 51% of people have improved drinking water access (72% in urban areas, and 45% in rural areas). In Jamaica, that number is 94% of people on average (98% in urban areas, and 89% in rural areas).
Chad spends 2.9% of its total GDP on education. Jamaica spends 5.4% of total GDP on education.
Chad spends 3.6% of its total GDP on healthcare. In Jamaica, that number is 5.4% of GDP.
Jamaica is a sovereign country in Central America/Caribbean, with a total land area of approximately 10,831 sq km. The island - discovered by Christopher COLUMBUS in 1494 - was settled by the Spanish early in the 16th century. The native Taino, who had inhabited Jamaica for centuries, were gradually exterminated and replaced by African slaves. England seized the island in 1655 and established a plantation economy based on sugar, cocoa, and coffee. The abolition of slavery in 1834 freed a quarter million slaves, many of whom became small farmers. Jamaica gradually increased its independence from Britain. In 1958 it joined other British Caribbean colonies in forming the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica gained full independence when it withdrew from the Federation in 1962. Deteriorating economic conditions during the 1970s led to recurrent violence as rival gangs affiliated with the major political parties evolved into powerful organized crime networks involved in international drug smuggling and money laundering. Violent crime, drug trafficking, and poverty pose significant challenges to the government today. Nonetheless, many rural and resort areas remain relatively safe and contribute substantially to the economy.
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The statistics on this page were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook, Tax Admministration of Jamaica, General Inspectorate of Finance.
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