Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Benin and Suriname?

Accepted Answer

Suriname wins the Data Duel 9-6 across 26 indicators compared. The comparison covers GDP, population, life expectancy, R&D, patents, CO₂ emissions, and more — sourced from the World Bank.

Question 2

How do Benin and Suriname compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Benin has a GDP of $24.6 billion, while Suriname has $4.5 billion. Benin leads on this indicator.

Question 3

How do Benin and Suriname compare on GDP per Capita?

Accepted Answer

Benin has a GDP per Capita of $1,658.273, while Suriname has $7,069.872. Suriname leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Benin and Suriname compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Benin has a Population of 14.5 million, while Suriname has 634,431. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Benin and Suriname compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Benin has a Life Expectancy of 60.8, while Suriname has 73.6. Suriname leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Benin and Suriname compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Benin has a GDP Growth of 8.1%, while Suriname has 1.8%. Benin leads on this indicator.

Economy — 4–2

Demographics — 0–1

Technology — 1–1

Environment — 1–2

Health — 0–1

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 0–1

Education — 0–0

Trade — 0–1