Question 1

Who wins the Data Duel between South Sudan and Afghanistan?

Accepted Answer

Afghanistan wins the Data Duel 7-4 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 South Sudan and Afghanistan compare on GDP?

Accepted Answer

South Sudan has a GDP of $12.0 billion, while Afghanistan has $17.8 billion. Afghanistan leads on this indicator.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

South Sudan has a GDP per Capita of $1,080.147, while Afghanistan has $416.871. South Sudan leads on this indicator.

Question 4

How do South Sudan and Afghanistan compare on Population?

Accepted Answer

South Sudan has a Population of 11.9 million, while Afghanistan has 42.6 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

Question 5

How do South Sudan and Afghanistan compare on Life Expectancy?

Accepted Answer

South Sudan has a Life Expectancy of 57.6, while Afghanistan has 66.0. Afghanistan leads on this indicator.

Question 6

How do South Sudan and Afghanistan compare on GDP Growth?

Accepted Answer

South Sudan has a GDP Growth of -10.8%, while Afghanistan has 1.9%. Afghanistan leads on this indicator.

Economy — 2–3

Demographics — 0–1

Technology — 0–1

Environment — 1–0

Health — 0–1

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 0–1

Education — 0–0

Trade — 1–0