Quality of life comparison

compared to

If you lived in Canada instead of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), you would:

Health

live 5.9 years longer

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), the average life expectancy is 78 years (76 years for men, 80 years for women) as of 2017. In Canada, that number is 84 years (82 years for men, 86 years for women) as of 2022.

Economy

make 35.2% less money

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has a GDP per capita of $70,800 as of 2015, while in Canada, the GDP per capita is $45,900 as of 2020.

be 5.7 times more likely to be unemployed

In Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), 1.0% of adults are unemployed as of 2016. In Canada, that number is 5.7% as of 2019.

Geography

see 156.9 times more coastline

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) has a total of 1,288 km of coastline. In Canada, that number is 202,080 km.

The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook.

Canada: At a glance

Canada is a sovereign country in North America, with a total land area of approximately 9,093,507 sq km. A land of vast distances and rich natural resources, Canada became a self-governing dominion in 1867 while retaining ties to the British crown. Economically and technologically, the nation has developed in parallel with the US, its neighbor to the south across the world's longest unfortified border. Canada faces the political challenges of meeting public demands for quality improvements in health care, education, social services, and economic competitiveness, as well as responding to the particular concerns of predominantly francophone Quebec. Canada also aims to develop its diverse energy resources while maintaining its commitment to the environment.
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