Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Guyana and Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Costa Rica 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 Guyana and Costa Rica compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Guyana has a GDP of $27.1 billion, while Costa Rica has $102.9 billion. Costa Rica leads on this indicator.

Question 3

How do Guyana and Costa Rica compare on GDP per Capita?

Accepted Answer

Guyana has a GDP per Capita of $32,413.793, while Costa Rica has $19,970.099. Guyana leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Guyana and Costa Rica compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Guyana has a Population of 831,087, while Costa Rica has 5.1 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Guyana and Costa Rica compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Guyana has a Life Expectancy of 70.2, while Costa Rica has 80.8. Costa Rica leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Guyana and Costa Rica compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Guyana has a GDP Growth of 19.3%, while Costa Rica has 4.6%. Guyana leads on this indicator.

Economy — 2–3

Demographics — 0–1

Technology — 1–2

Environment — 2–1

Health — 0–1

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 0–1

Education — 0–0

Trade — 1–0