Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Laos and Suriname?

Accepted Answer

Suriname wins the Data Duel 10-5 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 Laos and Suriname compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Laos has a GDP of $18.3 billion, while Suriname has $4.5 billion. Laos leads on this indicator.

Question 3

How do Laos and Suriname compare on GDP per Capita?

Accepted Answer

Laos has a GDP per Capita of $2,324.764, while Suriname has $7,069.872. Suriname leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Laos and Suriname compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Laos has a Population of 7.8 million, while Suriname has 634,431. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Laos and Suriname compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Laos has a Life Expectancy of 69.0, while Suriname has 73.6. Suriname leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Laos and Suriname compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Laos has a GDP Growth of 4.5%, while Suriname has 1.8%. Laos leads on this indicator.

Economy — 3–3

Demographics — 0–1

Technology — 0–2

Environment — 2–1

Health — 0–1

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 0–1

Education — 0–0

Trade — 0–1