Developed vs. Developing
Comparing 2 Worlds
Developed Countries
According to Kofi Annan, former Secretary General of the United Nations, "A developed country is one that allows all its citizens to enjoy a free and healthy life in a safe environment."
Some Features of Developed Nations
- High level of industrial development
- High level of affluent citizens
- Low levels of unemployment
- Higher education rates
- Stable governments
- High level of per capita income
- Increased life expectancy
- Low birth rates - Low death rates
- Good housing conditions
- Safe water supplies
- Abundant food supplies
- Easy to access advanced medical services
Examples of Developed Countries: Germany, United States, Norway, Australia
Some Characteristics of Developing Countries
- In the process of industrialization
- Low level of affluent citizens
- Higher levels of unemployment
- Lower education rates
- Often contain undeveloped rural villages
- Unstable governments
- High level of birth rates - High level of death rates
- High infant mortality rate
- Dirty, unreliable water supplies
- Poor housing conditions
- Poor nutrition
- Poor access to medical services
- Low to medium standard of living
- Unequal distribution of income
- Factors of production are not fully utilized