If you lived in Jamaica instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

Health

live 1.3 years longer

In Micronesia, Federated States of, the average life expectancy is 74 years (72 years for men, 77 years for women) as of 2022. In Jamaica, that number is 76 years (74 years for men, 78 years for women) as of 2022.

be 46.1% less likely to be obese

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 45.8% of adults are obese as of 2016. In Jamaica, that number is 24.7% of people as of 2016.

Economy

make 2.5 times more money

Micronesia, Federated States of has a GDP per capita of $3,500 as of 2019, while in Jamaica, the GDP per capita is $8,700 as of 2020.

be 52.3% less likely to be unemployed

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 16.2% of adults are unemployed as of 2010. In Jamaica, that number is 7.7% as of 2019.

be 58.5% less likely to live below the poverty line

In Micronesia, Federated States of, 41.2% live below the poverty line as of 2013. In Jamaica, however, that number is 17.1% as of 2016.

Life

be 49.0% less likely to die during infancy

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 21.9 children (per 1,000 live births) die before they reach the age of one as of 2022. In Jamaica, on the other hand, 11.2 children do as of 2022.

have 13.5% fewer children

In Micronesia, Federated States of, there are approximately 18.4 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022. In Jamaica, there are 15.9 babies per 1,000 people as of 2022.

Basic Needs

be 20.7% more likely to have access to electricity

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 82% of people have electricity access (94% in urban areas, and 79% in rural areas) as of 2018. In Jamaica, that number is 99% of people on average (100% in urban areas, and 97% in rural areas) as of 2019.

be 57.1% more likely to have internet access

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 35.0% of the population has internet access as of 2019. In Jamaica, about 55.0% do as of 2019.

be 22.6% more likely to have access to improved drinking water

In Micronesia, Federated States of, approximately 79% of people have improved drinking water access as of 2017. In Jamaica, 96% of people do as of 2020.

Expenditures

spend 44.3% less on education

Micronesia, Federated States of spends 9.7% of its total GDP on education as of 2018. Jamaica spends 5.4% of total GDP on education as of 2020.

spend 46.5% less on healthcare

Micronesia, Federated States of spends 11.4% of its total GDP on healthcare as of 2019. In Jamaica, that number is 6.1% of GDP as of 2019.

Geography

see 83.3% less coastline

Micronesia, Federated States of has a total of 6,112 km of coastline. In Jamaica, that number is 1,022 km.


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

Jamaica: At a glance

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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