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In Japan, the average life expectancy is 85 years (82 years for men, 89 years for women). In Philippines, that number is 69 years (66 years for men, 73 years for women).
In Japan, the average life expectancy is 85 years (82 years for men, 89 years for women). In Philippines, that number is 69 years (66 years for men, 73 years for women).
In Japan, 4.3% of adults are obese. In Philippines, that number is 6.4% of people.
Japan has a top tax rate of 56.0%. In Philippines, the top tax rate is 32.0%.
Japan has a GDP per capita of $42,800, while in Philippines, the GDP per capita is $8,300.
In Japan, 2.9% of adults are unemployed. In Philippines, that number is 5.7%.
In Japan, 16.1% live below the poverty line. In Philippines, however, that number is 21.6%.
In Japan, there are approximately 7.7 babies per 1,000 people. In Philippines, there are 23.7 babies per 1,000 people.
In Japan, approximately 5.0 women per 100,000 births die during labor. In Philippines, 114.0 women do.
In Japan, approximately 2.0 children die before they reach the age of one. In Philippines, on the other hand, 21.4 children do.
In Japan, 100% of the population has electricity access. In Philippines, 88% of the population do.
In Japan, approximately 92.0% of the population has internet access. In Philippines, about 55.5% do.
Japan spends 3.6% of its total GDP on education. Philippines spends 2.7% of total GDP on education.
Japan spends 10.2% of its total GDP on healthcare. In Philippines, that number is 4.7% of GDP.
Japan has a total of 29,751 km of coastline. In Philippines, that number is 36,289 km.
Philippines is a sovereign country in East/Southeast Asia, with a total land area of approximately 298,170 sq km. The Philippine Islands became a Spanish colony during the 16th century; they were ceded to the US in 1898 following the Spanish-American War. In 1935 the Philippines became a self-governing commonwealth. Manuel QUEZON was elected president and was tasked with preparing the country for independence after a 10-year transition. In 1942 the islands fell under Japanese occupation during World War II, and US forces and Filipinos fought together during 1944-45 to regain control. On 4 July 1946 the Republic of the Philippines attained its independence. A 20-year rule by Ferdinand MARCOS ended in 1986, when a "people power" movement in Manila ("EDSA 1") forced him into exile and installed Corazon AQUINO as president. Her presidency was hampered by several coup attempts that prevented a return to full political stability and economic development. Fidel RAMOS was elected president in 1992. His administration was marked by increased stability and by progress on economic reforms. In 1992, the US closed its last military bases on the islands. Joseph ESTRADA was elected president in 1998. He was succeeded by his vice-president, Gloria MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in January 2001 after ESTRADA's stormy impeachment trial on corruption charges broke down and another "people power" movement ("EDSA 2") demanded his resignation. MACAPAGAL-ARROYO was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2004. Her presidency was marred by several corruption allegations but the Philippine economy was one of the few to avoid contraction following the 2008 global financial crisis, expanding each year of her administration. Benigno AQUINO III was elected to a six-year term as president in May 2010. The Philippine Government faces threats from several groups, some of which are on the US Government's Foreign Terrorist Organization list. Manila has waged a decades-long struggle against ethnic Moro insurgencies in the southern Philippines, which has led to a peace accord with the Moro National Liberation Front and ongoing peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The decades-long Maoist-inspired New People's Army insurgency also operates through much of the country. The Philippines faces increased tension with China over disputed territorial and maritime claims in the South China Sea.
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The statistics on this page were calculated using the following data sources: The World Factbook, Bureau of Internal Revenue, National Tax Agency Japan.
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