Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Sri Lanka and Japan?

Accepted Answer

Japan wins the Data Duel 14-4 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 Sri Lanka and Japan compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a GDP of $108.8 billion, while Japan has $4.4 trillion. Japan leads on this indicator.

Question 3

How do Sri Lanka and Japan compare on GDP per Capita?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a GDP per Capita of $5,002.079, while Japan has $35,951.045. Japan leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Sri Lanka and Japan compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a Population of 21.9 million, while Japan has 124.0 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Sri Lanka and Japan compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a Life Expectancy of 77.5, while Japan has 84.0. Japan leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Sri Lanka and Japan compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a GDP Growth of 5.0%, while Japan has 1.2%. Sri Lanka leads on this indicator.

Economy — 2–4

Demographics — 0–1

Technology — 0–5

Environment — 2–1

Health — 0–1

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 0–0

Education — 0–0

Trade — 0–2