be 36.9% less likely to be obese
In Finland, 22.2% of adults are obese. In Seychelles, that number is 14.0% of people.
In Finland, 22.2% of adults are obese. In Seychelles, that number is 14.0% of people.
In Finland, the average life expectancy is 81 years (78 years for men, 84 years for women). In Seychelles, that number is 75 years (70 years for men, 80 years for women).
In Finland, 8.6% of adults are unemployed. In Seychelles, that number is 4.1%.
Finland has a top tax rate of 51.6%. In Seychelles, the top tax rate is 15.0%.
Finland has a GDP per capita of $44,300, while in Seychelles, the GDP per capita is $28,900.
In Finland, there are approximately 10.7 babies per 1,000 people. In Seychelles, there are 13.7 babies per 1,000 people.
In Finland, approximately 2.5 children die before they reach the age of one. In Seychelles, on the other hand, 10.0 children do.
In Finland, approximately 87.7% of the population has internet access. In Seychelles, about 56.5% do.
Finland spends 7.2% of its total GDP on education. Seychelles spends 3.6% of total GDP on education.
Finland spends 9.7% of its total GDP on healthcare. In Seychelles, that number is 3.4% of GDP.
Finland has a total of 1,250 km of coastline. In Seychelles, that number is 491 km.
Seychelles is a sovereign country in Africa, with a total land area of approximately 455 sq km. A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter. Independence came in 1976. Socialist rule was brought to a close with a new constitution and free elections in 1993. President France-Albert RENE, who had served since 1977, was re-elected in 2001, but stepped down in 2004. Vice President James Alix MICHEL took over the presidency and in July 2006 was elected to a new five-year term; he was reelected in May 2011.
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The statistics on this page were calculated using the following data sources: Finnish Tax Administration, The World Factbook, Ministry of Finance.
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