Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Malta and Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Malta wins the Data Duel 13-6 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 Malta and Costa Rica compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Malta has a GDP of $27.8 billion, while Costa Rica has $102.9 billion. Costa Rica leads on this indicator.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Malta has a GDP per Capita of $47,906.9, while Costa Rica has $19,970.099. Malta leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Malta and Costa Rica compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Malta has a Population of 574,346, while Costa Rica has 5.1 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Malta and Costa Rica compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Malta has a Life Expectancy of 83.5, while Costa Rica has 80.8. Malta leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Malta and Costa Rica compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Malta has a GDP Growth of 4.0%, while Costa Rica has 4.6%. Costa Rica leads on this indicator.

Economy — 3–3

Demographics — 1–0

Technology — 4–1

Environment — 1–2

Health — 1–0

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 1–0

Education — 0–0

Trade — 2–0