4.3.7

The DRC: Comparison with the UK

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Comparing the DRC with the UK

We can use development indicators to compare the quality of life of those who live in DRC with those who live in the UK.

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Development indicators

  • GDP per capita:
    • DRC: $800 (USD).
    • UK: $44,300.
  • Life expectancy:
    • DRC: 61 years.
    • UK: 81.1 years.
  • Adult literacy rate:
    • DRC: 77%.
    • UK: 99%.
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Development indicators cont.

  • Infant mortality rate per 1000 live births:
    • DRC: 64.5.
    • UK: 4.1.
  • Safe water access:
    • DRC: 55.2%.
    • UK: 100%.
  • Human development index:
    • DRC: 0.457.
    • UK: 0.92.
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Employment

  • Employment in the DRC:
    • Primary: 19.7%.
    • Secondary: 43.6%.
    • Tertiary: 36.7%.
  • Employment in the UK:
    • Primary: 0.7%.
    • Secondary: 20.2%.
    • Tertiary: 32.5%.

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