Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Sri Lanka and Laos?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka wins the Data Duel 11-5 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 Sri Lanka and Laos compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a GDP of $108.8 billion, while Laos has $18.3 billion. Sri Lanka leads on this indicator.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a GDP per Capita of $5,002.079, while Laos has $2,324.764. Sri Lanka leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Sri Lanka and Laos compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a Population of 21.9 million, while Laos has 7.8 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Sri Lanka and Laos compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a Life Expectancy of 77.5, while Laos has 69.0. Sri Lanka leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Sri Lanka and Laos compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lanka has a GDP Growth of 5.0%, while Laos has 4.5%. Sri Lanka leads on this indicator.

Economy — 5–1

Demographics — 1–0

Technology — 0–2

Environment — 2–1

Health — 1–0

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 1–0

Education — 1–0

Trade — 0–1