Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between Somalia and South Sudan?

Accepted Answer

Somalia wins the Data Duel 6-4 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 Somalia and South Sudan compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

Somalia has a GDP of $13.0 billion, while South Sudan has $12.0 billion. Somalia leads on this indicator.

Question 3

How do Somalia and South Sudan compare on GDP per Capita?

Accepted Answer

Somalia has a GDP per Capita of $661.174, while South Sudan has $1,080.147. South Sudan leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do Somalia and South Sudan compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

Somalia has a Population of 19.0 million, while South Sudan has 11.9 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do Somalia and South Sudan compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Somalia has a Life Expectancy of 58.8, while South Sudan has 57.6. Somalia leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do Somalia and South Sudan compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

Somalia has a GDP Growth of 3.0%, while South Sudan has -10.8%. Somalia leads on this indicator.

Economy — 2–2

Demographics — 1–0

Technology — 1–0

Environment — 0–1

Health — 0–1

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 1–0

Education — 0–0

Trade — 1–0