Quality of life comparison

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If you lived in Brunei instead of Washington, you would:

Health

live 0.8 years less

In Washington, the average life expectancy is 79 years (78 years for men, 82 years for women) as of 2020. In Brunei, that number is 78 years (76 years for men, 81 years for women) as of 2022.

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Economy

make 11.2% less money

Washington has a GDP per capita of $87,768 as of 2024, while in Brunei, the GDP per capita is $77,900 as of 2023.

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The statistics above were calculated using the following data sources: OECD Regional Demography, Bureau of Economic Analysis, The World Factbook.

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Brunei: At a glance

Brunei is a sovereign country in East/Southeast Asia, with a total land area of approximately 5,265 sq km. The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.
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