From 63db549b62c47f2aeae0e0d84b1b9b1df2ad2b70 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yo Robot Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:25:41 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] auto-update week 4 --- africa/ag.json | 110 ++++++++++++++------ africa/ao.json | 77 +++++++++----- africa/bc.json | 90 ++++++++++------ africa/bn.json | 69 +++++++----- africa/by.json | 123 ++++++++++++++++------ africa/cd.json | 44 +++++--- africa/cf.json | 73 ++++++++++--- africa/cg.json | 135 ++++++++++++++++-------- africa/cm.json | 109 +++++++++++++------ africa/cn.json | 80 +++++++++----- africa/ct.json | 35 +++++-- africa/cv.json | 100 +++++++++++------- africa/dj.json | 70 +++++++++---- africa/eg.json | 108 ++++++++++++++----- africa/ek.json | 119 +++++++++++++++------ africa/er.json | 30 ++++-- africa/et.json | 76 +++++++++++--- africa/ga.json | 98 ++++++++++------- africa/gb.json | 98 +++++++++++------ africa/gh.json | 68 +++++++----- africa/gv.json | 92 +++++++++------- africa/iv.json | 99 +++++++++++++----- africa/ke.json | 145 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central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json | 27 +++-- central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json | 49 ++++----- central-asia/kg.json | 33 ++++-- central-asia/kz.json | 117 +++++++++++++++------ central-asia/rs.json | 75 +++++++++---- central-asia/ti.json | 80 +++++++++++--- central-asia/tx.json | 87 ++++++++++------ central-asia/uz.json | 132 ++++++++++++++++------- east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json | 58 ++++++----- east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json | 30 ++++-- east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json | 127 +++++++++++++++------- east-n-southeast-asia/ch.json | 61 +++++++---- east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json | 71 ++++++++----- east-n-southeast-asia/id.json | 58 ++++++++--- east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json | 87 +++++++++++++--- east-n-southeast-asia/kn.json | 30 ++++-- east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json | 48 ++++++--- east-n-southeast-asia/la.json | 69 ++++++++---- east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json | 106 +++++++++++-------- east-n-southeast-asia/mg.json | 77 +++++++++----- east-n-southeast-asia/my.json | 117 ++++++++++++++------- east-n-southeast-asia/pp.json | 123 +++++++++++++--------- east-n-southeast-asia/rp.json | 85 ++++++++++++--- east-n-southeast-asia/sn.json | 33 ++++-- east-n-southeast-asia/th.json | 104 ++++++++++++++----- east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json | 109 +++++++++++-------- east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json | 35 +++++-- east-n-southeast-asia/vm.json | 72 +++++++++---- europe/al.json | 104 ++++++++++++------- europe/an.json | 59 +++++++---- europe/au.json | 111 +++++++++++++------- europe/be.json | 129 ++++++++++++++++------- europe/bk.json | 135 ++++++++++++++++-------- europe/bo.json | 96 +++++++++++++---- europe/bu.json | 101 +++++++++++------- europe/cy.json | 81 +++++++++------ europe/da.json | 98 ++++++++++------- europe/ee.json | 94 ++++++++++------- europe/ei.json | 129 ++++++++++++++++------- europe/en.json | 103 ++++++++++-------- europe/ez.json | 129 ++++++++++++++++------- europe/fi.json | 97 ++++++++++------- europe/fo.json | 92 ++++++++++------ europe/fr.json | 132 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| 117 ++++++++++++++------- europe/sm.json | 129 +++++++++++++---------- europe/sp.json | 133 +++++++++++++++++------- europe/sv.json | 9 -- europe/sw.json | 101 +++++++++++------- europe/sz.json | 101 ++++++++++++++---- europe/uk.json | 120 +++++++++++++-------- europe/up.json | 61 +++++++---- europe/vt.json | 21 ++-- middle-east/ae.json | 86 +++++++++------ middle-east/aj.json | 35 +++++-- middle-east/am.json | 91 +++++++++------- middle-east/ba.json | 102 +++++++++++++----- middle-east/gg.json | 87 ++++++++++------ middle-east/gz.json | 38 +++---- middle-east/ir.json | 78 ++++++++------ middle-east/is.json | 81 +++++++++------ middle-east/iz.json | 35 +++++-- middle-east/jo.json | 121 ++++++++++++++------- middle-east/ku.json | 72 ++++++++----- middle-east/le.json | 76 +++++++++----- middle-east/mu.json | 58 +++++++++-- middle-east/qa.json | 96 +++++++++++------ middle-east/sa.json | 26 ++++- middle-east/sy.json | 101 +++++++++++------- middle-east/tu.json | 83 +++++++++------ middle-east/we.json | 38 +++---- middle-east/ym.json | 80 ++++++++++---- north-america/bd.json | 105 ++++++++++++++----- north-america/ca.json | 89 +++++++++++----- north-america/gl.json | 36 +++++-- north-america/mx.json | 129 ++++++++++++++++------- north-america/sb.json | 30 ++++-- north-america/us.json | 145 ++++++++++++++++++-------- oceans/zh.json | 2 + south-america/ar.json | 137 ++++++++++++++++-------- south-america/bl.json | 115 ++++++++++++++------ south-america/br.json | 103 +++++++++++++----- south-america/ci.json | 75 +++++++++++-- south-america/co.json | 111 +++++++++++++++----- south-america/ec.json | 69 +++++++----- south-america/fk.json | 30 ++++-- south-america/gy.json | 60 +++++++---- south-america/ns.json | 82 ++++++++++----- south-america/pa.json | 87 +++++++++++++--- south-america/pe.json | 53 +++++++--- south-america/uy.json | 99 ++++++++++++++---- south-america/ve.json | 41 ++++++-- south-asia/af.json | 55 +++++----- south-asia/bg.json | 46 ++++++-- south-asia/bt.json | 100 +++++++++++++----- south-asia/ce.json | 63 +++++++---- south-asia/in.json | 103 +++++++++++++----- south-asia/mv.json | 114 +++++++++++++------- south-asia/np.json | 103 ++++++++++++++---- south-asia/pk.json | 110 ++++++++++++++------ world/xx.json | 60 +++++------ 239 files changed, 13003 insertions(+), 5839 deletions(-) diff --git a/africa/ag.json b/africa/ag.json index 9326a3f6..9169c4b7 100644 --- a/africa/ag.json +++ b/africa/ag.json @@ -554,14 +554,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Council of the Nation or Majlis al-Umma (174 seats, statutory; 170 currently; two-thirds of members indirectly elected by simple majority vote by an electoral college composed of local assemblies within each wilaya, and one-third of members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
National People's Assembly or al-Majlis al-Sha'abi al-Watani (407 seats, including 8 seats for Algerian diaspora; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open-list proportional representation vote using the Hare Quota method; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Barlaman)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Council of the Nation - last held on 5 February 2022 (next expected in 2025)
National People's Assembly - snap election held on 12 June 2021 (next to be held on 12 June 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National People's Assembly (Al-Majlis Al-Chaabi Al-Watani)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Council of the Nation - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - FLN 54, RND 22, Future Front 7, National Construction Movement 5, FFS 4, other 6, independent 18, appointed 58; composition - men 163, women 7, percentage women 4.1%

National People's Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - FLN 98, MSP 65, RND 58, (Future Front) 48, Movement of National Construction 39, other 15, independent 84; composition - men 375, women 32, percentage women 7.9%; note - total Parliament percentage women 6.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "407 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/12/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Liberation Front (FLN) (98); Movement of Society for Peace (MSP) (65); National Democratic Rally (RND) (58); El-Moustakbel Front (Future\", FM) (48); El Binaa Movement (39); Independents (84); Other (15)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "7.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Council of the Nation (Majlis al-Oumma)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "174 (116 indirectly elected; 58 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/5/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "4.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -652,13 +704,13 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$699.947 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$699.818 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$672.379 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$672.256 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$649.015 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$648.896 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -676,18 +728,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$15,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$14,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$14,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$14,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$239.899 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$247.626 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -707,34 +759,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "13.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "38% (2023 est.)" + "text": "37.8% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "45.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "45.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "41.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "40.8% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "33.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "4.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "25.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-21% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-20.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -746,11 +798,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, natural gas, light industries, mining, electrical, petrochemical, food processing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.74% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.88% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "13.425 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "13.552 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -787,10 +839,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.74% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.75% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.74% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.76% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.96% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -879,8 +931,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$671.248 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$4.839 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -1027,7 +1079,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "state-run Radio-Television Algerienne operates the broadcast media and carries programming in Arabic, Berber dialects, and French; use of satellite dishes is widespread, providing easy access to European and Arab satellite stations; state-run radio operates several national networks and roughly 40 regional radio stations" + "text": "Radio Algerienne is the state-run radio broadcast, whereas the National Company of Television (Entreprise Nationale de Télévision (ENTV)) is the primary state-run public broadcasting TV station (2024)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".dz" diff --git a/africa/ao.json b/africa/ao.json index 87c6c7e0..2ff3ee4b 100644 --- a/africa/ao.json +++ b/africa/ao.json @@ -484,9 +484,8 @@ "text": "does not observe daylight savings time" }, "etymology": { - "text": "originally named \"Sao Paulo da Assuncao de Loanda\" (Saint Paul of the Assumption of Loanda), which over time was shortened and corrupted to just Luanda" - }, - "note": " " + "text": "the Portuguese named the city \"São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda\" (Saint Paul of the Assumption of Loanda), which over time was shortened to \"Luanda,\" a word that may have been derived from the local Bantu language" + } }, "Administrative divisions": { "text": "18 provinces (provincias, singular - provincia); Bengo, Benguela, Bie, Cabinda, Cuando Cubango, Cuanza-Norte, Cuanza-Sul, Cunene, Huambo, Huila, Luanda, Lunda-Norte, Lunda-Sul, Malanje, Moxico, Namibe, Uige, Zaire" @@ -546,14 +545,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assembleia Nacional (220 seats; members directly elected in a single national constituency and in multi-seat constituencies by closed list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assembleia nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 24 August 2022 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - MPLA 51.1%, UNITA 43.9%, FNLA 1.1%, PHA 1%, PRS 1.1%, other 1.7%; seats by party - MPLA 124, UNITA 90, FNLA 2, PHA 2, PRS 2; composition- men 135, women 85, percentage women 38.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "220 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/24/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) (124); National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) (90); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "39.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -643,10 +663,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$265.868 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$266.249 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$263.611 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$263.61 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$255.821 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -655,10 +675,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.86% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.05% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.04% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.2% (2021 est.)" @@ -678,7 +698,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$84.723 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$84.825 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -713,25 +733,28 @@ "text": "45.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "39.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "39.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "53.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "56.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "6.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "26.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.8% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "39.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "40.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-26.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-26.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -743,11 +766,11 @@ "text": "petroleum; diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, and gold; cement; basic metal products; fish processing; food processing, brewing, tobacco products, sugar; textiles; ship repair" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-7.18% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-1% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "15.223 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "15.315 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -833,7 +856,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$4.21 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4.185 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$11.763 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -865,7 +888,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$23.676 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$23.688 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$28.564 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -896,8 +919,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$46.549 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$46.196 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -1038,7 +1061,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "state controls all broadcast media with nationwide reach; state-owned Televisao Popular de Angola (TPA) provides terrestrial TV service on 2 channels; a third TPA channel is available via cable and satellite; TV subscription services are available; state-owned Radio Nacional de Angola (RNA) broadcasts on 26 stations; approximately20 private radio stations broadcast locally" + "text": "State-owned media dominate the media landscape, the many privately owned newspapers that emerged following the advent of multiparty politics in 1992, only four still exist in print form, State-run Radio Nacional de Angola (RNA) is the only outlet to offer programs in indigenous languages such as Bantu, private stations operate in cities, including Catholic Radio Ecclesia, but RNA is the only broadcaster with near-national coverage (2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".ao" diff --git a/africa/bc.json b/africa/bc.json index c8187f5e..ac1d2906 100644 --- a/africa/bc.json +++ b/africa/bc.json @@ -555,14 +555,38 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament consists of the National Assembly (65 seats; 58 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 5 nominated by the president and indirectly elected by simple majority vote by the rest of the National Assembly, and 2 ex-officio members - the president and vice president of Botswana; elected members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 23 October 2019 (next to be held by October 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - BDP 52.7%, UDC 35.9%, BPF 4.4%, AP 5.1%, other 1.7%; seats by party - BDP 38, UDC 15, BPF 3, AP 1; composition- men 56, women 7, percentage women 11.1%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "69 (61 directly elected; 6 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/30/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) (36); Botswana Congress Party (BCP) (15); Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) (5); Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) (4); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "8.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" }, "note": "note: the House of Chiefs (Ntlo ya Dikgosi), an advisory body to the National Assembly, consists of 35 members -- 8 hereditary chiefs from Botswana's principal tribes, 22 indirectly elected by the chiefs, and 5 appointed by the president; the House of Chiefs consults on issues including powers of chiefs, customary courts, customary law, tribal property, and constitutional amendments" }, @@ -650,7 +674,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$46.742 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$46.743 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$45.499 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -674,13 +698,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$17,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$18,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$17,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$18,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$16,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$18,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -735,10 +759,10 @@ "text": "4.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "31.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-35.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-36.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -750,11 +774,11 @@ "text": "diamonds, copper, nickel, salt, soda ash, potash, coal, iron ore, silver; beef processing; textiles" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "2.25% (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.26% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.17 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.084 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -802,10 +826,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.31% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.36% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.34% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.31% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.32% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -832,26 +856,26 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$116.727 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$606.394 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$232.122 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$250.118 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.531 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$314.583 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$6.398 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$8.9 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$8.914 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$7.928 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$4.703 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$7.861 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -864,14 +888,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$7.228 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$8.7 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$8.826 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$9.252 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$7.554 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$9.25 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -896,8 +920,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.507 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$1.772 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/bn.json b/africa/bn.json index d97f7882..e0dfecf9 100644 --- a/africa/bn.json +++ b/africa/bn.json @@ -566,14 +566,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (109 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms except for the current members whose terms will end in 2026 to facilitate general elections)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 8 January 2023 (next to be held on 11 January 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - Progressive Union for Renewal 37.6%, Bloc Republicain 29.2%, The Democrats 24%; seats by party - Progressive Union for Renewal 53, Bloc Republicain 28, The Democrats 28; composition- men 80, women 29, percentage women 26.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "109 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/8/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Progressive Union for Renewal (53); Republican Block (BR) (28); Democrats (28)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2026" }, "note": "note: seat total includes 24 seats reserved for women" }, @@ -687,18 +708,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$3,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$3,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$3,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$19.673 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$19.676 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -770,7 +791,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.964 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.147 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -798,7 +819,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "38.5% (2019 est.)", + "text": "38.5% (2018 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -821,7 +842,7 @@ "text": "1.19% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.32% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.44% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "1.31% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -845,27 +866,27 @@ "text": "17.1% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "-$1.046 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$734.659 million (2021 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2020": { "text": "-$273.967 million (2020 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2019": { - "text": "-$575.593 million (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2022": { + "text": "$4.271 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$4.154 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Exports 2020": { "text": "$3.506 billion (2020 est.)" }, - "Exports 2019": { - "text": "$3.585 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -877,15 +898,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2022": { + "text": "$5.296 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$4.925 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Imports 2020": { "text": "$3.942 billion (2020 est.)" }, - "Imports 2019": { - "text": "$4.307 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -905,8 +926,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$5.328 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.792 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/by.json b/africa/by.json index 5b77d406..2225a7bb 100644 --- a/africa/by.json +++ b/africa/by.json @@ -574,16 +574,70 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of:
Senate or Inama Nkenguzamateka (39 seats in the July 2020 election); 36 members indirectly elected by an electoral college of provincial councils using a three-round voting system, which requires a two-thirds majority vote in the first two rounds and simple majority vote for the two leading candidates in the final round; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Inama Nshingamateka (123 seats in the May 2020 election; 100 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 23 co-opted members; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlement)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 20 July 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
National Assembly - last held on 20 May 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - CNDD-FDD 87.2%, Twa 7.7%, CNL 2.6%, UPRONA 2.6%; seats by party - CNDD-FDD 34, Twa 3, CNL 1, UPRONA 1; composition - men 23, women 16, percentage women 37.2%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - CNDD-FDD 70.9%, CNL 23.4%, UPRONA 2.5%, other (co-opted Twa) 3.2%; seats by party - CNDD-FDD 86, CNL 32, Twa 3, UPRONA 2; composition - men 76, women 47, percentage women 38.2%; note - total Parliament percentage women 38%

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Inama Nshingamateka)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "123 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/20/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Front for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) (86); National Congress for Liberty (CNL) (32); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2025" + }, + "note": "note: 60% of seats in the National Assembly are allocated to Hutus and 40% to Tutsis; 3 seats are reserved for Twas; 30% of total seats are reserved for women" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Inama Nkenguzamateka)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "39 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/20/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Council for the Defense of Democracy - Front for the Defense of Democracy (CNDD-FDD) (34); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "41%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2025" + }, + "note": "note: 3 seats in the Senate are reserved for Twas, and 30% of all votes are reserved for women" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of 9 judges and organized into judicial, administrative, and cassation chambers); Constitutional Court (consists of 7 members)" @@ -684,13 +738,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$900 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -732,6 +786,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "13% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "5.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -752,7 +809,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.722 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.894 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -796,13 +853,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.83% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.49% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.45% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.89% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.74% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "6.05% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -824,23 +881,26 @@ "text": "15.64% (of GDP) (2021 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { - "Current account balance 2018": { - "text": "-$362.645 million (2018 est.)" + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$625.597 million (2023 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2017": { - "text": "-$373.389 million (2017 est.)" + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "-$621.969 million (2022 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2016": { - "text": "-$339.695 million (2016 est.)" + "Current account balance 2021": { + "text": "-$393.88 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { - "Exports 2018": { - "text": "$285.105 million (2018 est.)" + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$378.229 million (2023 est.)" }, - "Exports 2017": { - "text": "$270.686 million (2017 est.)" + "Exports 2022": { + "text": "$333.637 million (2022 est.)" + }, + "Exports 2021": { + "text": "$302.752 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -853,11 +913,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { - "Imports 2018": { - "text": "$905.294 million (2018 est.)" + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$1.433 billion (2023 est.)" }, - "Imports 2017": { - "text": "$1.295 billion (2017 est.)" + "Imports 2022": { + "text": "$1.42 billion (2022 est.)" + }, + "Imports 2021": { + "text": "$1.166 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -882,8 +945,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$444.292 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$858.402 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/cd.json b/africa/cd.json index 61107574..a9bde8ae 100644 --- a/africa/cd.json +++ b/africa/cd.json @@ -574,14 +574,29 @@ "note": "note: on 20 April 2021; President Idriss DÉBY died of injuries sustained following clashes between government forces and insurgents in northern Chad; following his death, Mahamat Idriss DÉBY , his son, took control of the country, established a Transitional Military Council which was dissolved in October 2022, and was elected president by popular vote in May 2024" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament to replace unicameral National Assembly and to consist of:
Senate - representing the Autonomous Communities - NA seats (members indirectly elected by electoral college of provincial and communal councilors for 6-year renewable terms)
National Assembly NA seats (members directly elected by popular vote to serve 5-year renewable terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Transitional National Council (Conseil national de transition)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held for National Assembly on 6 May 2011 (first elections for new Parliament expected in late 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "6 May 2011:  percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 64, women 29, percent of women 31.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "203 (all appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/24/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2024" }, "note": "note: the Transitional Military Council dissolved the National Assembly in September 2021 and replaced it with the National Transitional Council (CNT) in October 2022; the CNT serves as an interim parliament for the country and is tasked with preparations for elections in late 2024" }, @@ -695,13 +710,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$1,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$1,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$1,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -743,6 +758,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "25.8% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "43.5% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -763,7 +781,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.806 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "6.209 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -805,7 +823,7 @@ "text": "2.8% (2022 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "29.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "29.5% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -897,8 +915,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$2.352 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.434 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/cf.json b/africa/cf.json index 7676c828..2fc0a417 100644 --- a/africa/cf.json +++ b/africa/cf.json @@ -585,14 +585,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (72 seats; members indirectly elected by local, district, and regional councils by simple majority vote to serve 6-year terms) note- the Senate is renewed in its entirety following a constitutional reform implemented in 2015 ending the renewal by half
National Assembly (151 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlement)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 20 August 2023 (next to be held 31 August 2029)
National Assembly - last held on 10 and 31 July 2022 (next to be held in July 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PCT 52, Independents 7, RDPS 3, MAR 2, Club 2002 PUR 2, PRL 1, UDLC 1, MCDDI 1, LCEM 1, UPADS 1, RC 1; composition - men 49, women 23, percentage women 34.7%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PCT 112, UPADS 7, UDH-YUKI 7, MAR 4, RLP 2, CLUB 2002 2, DRR 2, RDPS 2, PAC 1, MSD 1, MDP 1, CPR 1, PPRD 1, CR 1, MCDDI 1, independent 6; composition - men 129, women 22, percentage women 14.6%; total Parliament percentage women 20.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "151 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/10/2022 to 7/31/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Congolese Workers Party (PCT) (112); Other (39)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "14.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "72 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/20/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -704,7 +753,7 @@ "text": "$6,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$6,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6,200 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$6,300 (2021 est.)" @@ -784,7 +833,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.461 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.48 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -813,10 +862,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.02% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.29% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.02% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.28% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.3% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -906,8 +955,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$6.482 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.75 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/cg.json b/africa/cg.json index 87b9fe94..9d29b94c 100644 --- a/africa/cg.json +++ b/africa/cg.json @@ -599,14 +599,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of:
Senate (109 seats; 109 members to include 108 indirectly elected by provincial assemblies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and a former president, appointed for life)

National Assembly (500 seats; 439 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 61 directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)

 

" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parlement (Parliament)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 29 April 2024 (next to be held 29 April 2029)
National Assembly - last held on 20 December 2023 (next to be held in December 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - UDPS 15, AFDC-A 6, AB 5, A24 4, AACPG 4, MLC 4, A/VK2018 3, ANB 3, Ensemble 3, 2ATDC 2, A/A-UNC 2, AA/C 2, AAAP 2, AVC-A 2, FPAV 2. A/B50 1, A1 1, A3A 1, AAAD 1, AAeC 1, ACP-A 1, AN 1, APCF 1, ARDEV-A 1, ART&A 1, ATVA 1, AV 1, CDER 1, CFC 1, MSL 1, independent 26; composition- men 84, women 16, percentage women 15.8%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party- NA; seats by party - PPRD 62, UDPS 41, PPPD 29, MSR 27, MLC 22, PALU 19, UNC 17, ARC 16, AFDC 15, ECT 11, RRC 11, other 214 (includes numerous political parties that won 10 or fewer seats and 2 constituencies where voting was halted), independent 16; composition - men 415, women 62, percent of women 13%; total Parliament percentage women 13.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "500 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/20/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Union for Democracy and Social Progress/TSHISEKEDI (UDPS/TSHISEKEDI) (69); Action of Allies and Union for the Congolese Nation (A/A-UNC) (35); Alliance of Democratic Forces of Congo and Allies (AFDC-A) (35); Act and Build (AB) (26); Other (312)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "109 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/29/2024 to 5/26/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -726,7 +775,7 @@ "text": "$1,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$1,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -800,7 +849,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "35.983 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "37.514 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -840,15 +889,15 @@ "text": "2.1% (2020 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "35.8% (2020 est.)" + "text": "35.7% (2020 est.)" } }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.05% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.97% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.96% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "2.44% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -873,27 +922,27 @@ "text": "11.41% (of GDP) (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$3.883 billion (2023 est.)" + }, + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "-$3.148 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$587.407 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.052 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2019": { - "text": "-$1.693 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$29.65 billion (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exports 2022": { + "text": "$28.753 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$22.354 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$13.932 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2019": { - "text": "$15.173 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -905,15 +954,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$33.68 billion (2023 est.)" + }, + "Imports 2022": { + "text": "$31.699 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$22.193 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$14.557 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2019": { - "text": "$16.892 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -925,20 +974,20 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$5.104 billion (2023 est.)" + }, + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { + "text": "$4.378 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$3.467 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$747.655 million (2020 est.)" - }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2019": { - "text": "$1.194 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$5.383 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$8.566 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -946,6 +995,12 @@ "Currency": { "text": "Congolese francs (CDF) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "2,340.036 (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2022": { + "text": "2,006.708 (2022 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2021": { "text": "1,989.391 (2021 est.)" }, @@ -954,12 +1009,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "1,647.76 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "1,622.524 (2018 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2017": { - "text": "1,464.418 (2017 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/africa/cm.json b/africa/cm.json index 00fd6ef8..5d2d7432 100644 --- a/africa/cm.json +++ b/africa/cm.json @@ -589,14 +589,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of:
Senate or Senat (100 seats; 70 members indirectly elected by regional councils and 30 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (180 seats; members directly elected in 49 single and multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parlement - Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 12 March 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
National Assembly - last held on 9 February 2020 (next to be held 28 February 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale - National Assembly)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - CDPM 100%; seats by party - CDPM 100; composition - men 69, women 31, percentage women 31%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - CPDM 152, UNDP 7, SDF 5, PCRN 5, UDC 4, FSNC 3, MDR 2, UMS 2; composition - men 119, women 61, percentage women 33.9%; total Parliament percentage women 51.1%; note - 13 National Assembly seats were vacant after the 9 February 2020 election due to violence in northwest and southwest regions; CDPM won those seats in a 22 March 2020 election" + "number of seats": { + "text": "180 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/9/2020 to 3/22/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (RDPC/CPDM) (152); Other (28)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "33.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat - Senate)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "100 (70 indirectly elected; 30 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/12/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -687,22 +736,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$138.925 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$138.191 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$133.59 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$133.843 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$128.969 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$129.022 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.99% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.25% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.58% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.74% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.34% (2021 est.)" @@ -711,18 +760,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$4,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$4,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$4,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$47.946 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$49.279 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -751,34 +800,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "16.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "25.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "51.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "73.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "73.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "11.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "18.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-20.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-20.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -790,11 +839,11 @@ "text": "petroleum production and refining, aluminum production, food processing, light consumer goods, textiles, lumber, ship repair" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.41% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "11.965 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "11.89 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -850,10 +899,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.78% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.18% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.29% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.27% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.96% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -875,7 +924,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "11.35% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "11.34% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -943,8 +992,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$9.612 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$11.811 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/cn.json b/africa/cn.json index 7f92bafc..2ab79515 100644 --- a/africa/cn.json +++ b/africa/cn.json @@ -531,14 +531,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly of the Union (24 members directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly of the Union (Assemblée de l'Union)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 19 January 2020 with a runoff on 23 February 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party in first round - CRC 60.9%, Orange Party 4.3%, independent 30.8%, other 4%; seats by party in the first round -  CRC 16, Orange Party 1, independent 2; percent of vote by party in the second round - CRC 54.1%, Orange Party 18.9%, independent 26.1%, other 1%; seats by party in the second round - CRC 4, Orange Party 1; composition - men 20, women 4, percentage women 16.7%

 

" + "number of seats": { + "text": "24 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/19/2020 to 2/23/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Convention for the Renewal of the Comoros (CRC) (20); Orange Party (2); Independents (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "16.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2025" }, "note": "note: opposition parties, which had demanded \"transparent, free, and democratic\" elections, boycotted the 2020 elections" }, @@ -605,10 +626,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$2.961 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.975 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$2.883 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.889 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$2.816 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -617,10 +638,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.39% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.6% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "2.11% (2021 est.)" @@ -632,7 +653,7 @@ "text": "$3,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$3,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$3,400 (2021 est.)" @@ -674,6 +695,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "12.7% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "13% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -694,7 +718,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "234,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "235,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -732,13 +756,13 @@ "text": "1.6% (2014 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "33.7% (2014 est.)" + "text": "33.6% (2014 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "20.77% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.6% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "22.68% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -765,27 +789,27 @@ "text": "25.3% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$24.621 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$6.614 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$5.248 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$4.076 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$22.048 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$148.455 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$165.347 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$166.032 million (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$128.331 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$68.937 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -797,15 +821,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$504.036 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$479.94 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$480.268 million (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$415.965 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$343.608 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -829,8 +853,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$233.947 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$319.436 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/ct.json b/africa/ct.json index 60d704fa..dd065330 100644 --- a/africa/ct.json +++ b/africa/ct.json @@ -558,14 +558,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (140 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote with a second round if needed; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held in December 2020 through July 2021 (next to be held 31 December 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MCU 63, MOUNI 9, URCA 7, MLPC 7, RDC 5, KNK 3, PATRIE 3, CDE 2, RDD 2, MDD 2, PGD 2, PAD 2, CANE 2, other 11, independent 20; composition - men 124, women 16, percentage women 11.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "140 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/27/2020 to 7/25/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "United Hearts Movement (MCU) (61); National Movement of Independents (MOUNI) (9); Union for Central African Renewal (URCA) (7); Independents (17); Other (39)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "11.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note 1: on 27 December 2020, the day of first round elections, voting in many electoral areas was disrupted by armed groups; on 13 February 2021, President TOUADERA announced that new first round elections would be held on 27 February 2021 for those areas controlled by armed groups and the second round on 14 March 2021; ultimately, two additional rounds were held on 23 May and 25 July 2021 in areas that continued to suffer from election security problems

note 2: in accordance with article 98 of the constitution published in August 2023, the parliamentary term has increased from five to seven years and will be first applied to the legislature due to be elected in late 2025" }, @@ -620,7 +641,7 @@ "text": "[236] 2161-4494" }, "email address and website": { - "text": "https://cf.usembassy.gov/" + "text": "
https://cf.usembassy.gov/" } }, "Flag description": { diff --git a/africa/cv.json b/africa/cv.json index ad6b3fdc..236d9266 100644 --- a/africa/cv.json +++ b/africa/cv.json @@ -531,14 +531,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assembleia Nacional (72 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assembleia Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 18 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party MPD 50.2%, PAICV 39.6%, UCID 9.0%, other 1.2%; seats by party - MPD 38, PAICV 30, UCID 4; composition - men 44, women 28, percentage women 38.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "72 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/18/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Movement for Democracy (MpD) (38); African Party for the Independence of Cabo Verde (PAICV) (30); Union for an Independent Democratic Cape Verde (UCID) (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -628,10 +649,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$4.903 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4.852 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$4.663 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4.6 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$3.971 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -640,10 +661,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.15% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.48% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "17.44% (2022 est.)" + "text": "15.84% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "7.03% (2021 est.)" @@ -652,30 +673,30 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$8,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$9,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$7,900 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$8,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$7,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$2.587 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.534 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "3.72% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "7.93% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "1.86% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "0.61% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -689,31 +710,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "4.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "10.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "70.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "70% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "74.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "76.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "19.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.1% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "39.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "38.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-54.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-56.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -725,11 +749,11 @@ "text": "food and beverages, fish processing, shoes and garments, salt mining, ship repair" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.18% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.27% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "257,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "223,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -777,10 +801,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "12.24% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.49% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "13.6% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "14.03% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "15.33% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -807,10 +831,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$82.487 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$65.469 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$69.634 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$78.247 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$250.632 million (2021 est.)" @@ -819,10 +843,10 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$951.224 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$971.679 million (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$860.578 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$851.907 million (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$465.348 million (2021 est.)" @@ -839,7 +863,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$1.424 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.428 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$1.31 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -859,10 +883,10 @@ }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { - "text": "$816.554 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$837.881 million (2023 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { - "text": "$704.63 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$729.566 million (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$769.65 million (2021 est.)" @@ -870,8 +894,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.46 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$1.55 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/dj.json b/africa/dj.json index 95dc48b9..a7ff0359 100644 --- a/africa/dj.json +++ b/africa/dj.json @@ -548,14 +548,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblée Nationale, formerly the Chamber of Deputies (65 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote using the D'Hondt method; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 24 February 2023 (next to be held in February 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - UMP 93.6%, UDJ 6.3%; seats by party - UMP 58, UDJ 7; composition - men 48, women 17, percentage women 26.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "65 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/24/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Union for the Presidential Majority (UMP) (58); Union for Democracy and Justice (UDJ) (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2028" }, "note": "note: most opposition parties boycotted the 2023 polls, stating the elections were \"not free, not transparent, and not democratic\"" }, @@ -595,7 +616,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Christopher SNIPES (since October 2023)" + "text": "Ambassador Cynthia KIERSCHT (since 17 October 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Lot 350-B Haramouss, B.P. 185" @@ -659,13 +680,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$6,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$6,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -707,6 +728,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "29.4% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "169.1% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -727,7 +751,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "256,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "261,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -775,7 +799,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.41% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.43% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.54% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -802,27 +826,27 @@ "text": "35.3% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$718.559 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$656.207 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$225.106 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$366.358 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$5.877 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$5.674 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$5.16 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$3.695 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -834,15 +858,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$5.269 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$5.096 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$5.483 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$3.425 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -866,8 +890,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$2.331 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.672 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/eg.json b/africa/eg.json index 4bb0b289..3171f9a5 100644 --- a/africa/eg.json +++ b/africa/eg.json @@ -586,14 +586,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate or Majlis Al-Shiyoukh (300 seats; 100 members directly elected in single seat constituencies, 100 directly elected by closed party-list vote, and 100 appointed by the president
House of Representatives or Majlis Al-Nowaab (596 seats; 448 members directly elected by individual candidacy system, 120 members - with quotas for women, youth, Christians and workers - elected in party-list constituencies by simple majority popular vote, and 28 members appointed by the president; members of both houses serve 5-year terms" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nuwab)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - first round held on 11-12 August 2020 (9-10 August for diaspora); second round held on 8-9 September (6-7 September for diaspora) (next to be held in 2025)
House of Representatives - last held 24-25 October and 7-8 November 2020) (next to be held in 2025)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "596 (568 directly elected; 28 appointed)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nation's Future Party 100, independent 100; composition - men 258, women 41, percent of women 13.7% 

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Nation's Future Party 316, Republican People's Party 50, New Wafd Party 26, Homeland Defenders Party 23, Modern Egypt Party 11, Reform and Development Party 9, Al-Nour Party 7, Egyptian Conference Party 7, Egyptian Freedom Party 7, Egyptian Social Democratic Party 7, Tagammu 6, Justice Party 2, Etradet Geel Party 1, independent 124; composition - men 428, women 164, percent of women 27.5%; total Parliament percent of women 23%" + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/24/2020 to 12/8/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Future of the Nation (Mostakbal Watan) (317); Republican People's party (El Shaab el Gomhory) (49); Independents (117); Other (109)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Majlis Al-Shiyoukh)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "300 (200 directly elected; 100 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/11/2020 to 9/9/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Future of the Nation (Mostakbal Watan) (148); Republican People's party (17); Independents (88); Other (47)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -711,18 +763,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$17,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$16,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$16,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$16,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$15,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$395.926 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$396.002 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -751,13 +803,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "10.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "32.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "51.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "51.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -769,10 +821,10 @@ "text": "6.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "15.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-2.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "19.1% (2023 est.)" @@ -794,7 +846,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "33.431 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "34.065 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -850,7 +902,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "6.11% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.93% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "5.94% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -880,27 +932,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$12.564 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$10.537 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$18.611 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$14.236 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$68.218 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$76.295 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$58.339 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$40.102 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -912,15 +964,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$82.265 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$97.144 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$94.039 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$72.482 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -944,8 +996,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$97.5 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$121.328 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/ek.json b/africa/ek.json index 244cc0c7..563d755a 100644 --- a/africa/ek.json +++ b/africa/ek.json @@ -513,14 +513,69 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly or Asemblea Nacional consists of:
Senate or Senado (70 seats statutory, 74 seats for current term; 55 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote, 15 appointed by the president, and 4 ex-officio)

Chamber of Deputies or Camara de los Diputados (100 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlamento)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 19 January 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 19 January 2023 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de los Diputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; (elected) seats by party - PDGE 55; composition - men 60, women 20, percentage women 25% (includes 15 appointed and 2 ex-officio members)

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PDGE 100; composition - men 68, women 32, percentage women 32%; total National Assembly percentage women 28.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "100 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/20/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) and its allies (100)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "70 (55 directly elected; 15 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/20/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea (PDGE) and its allies (55)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -599,10 +654,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$28.938 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$28.985 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$30.685 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$30.539 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$29.585 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -611,10 +666,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-5.69% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-5.09% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.72% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.22% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "0.86% (2021 est.)" @@ -623,18 +678,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$16,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$18,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$16,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$18,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$16,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$12.117 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$12.338 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -651,34 +706,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "51.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "46.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "44.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "54.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "52.7% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "26% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "10.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.1% (2019 est.)" + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "47.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "36.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-39.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-24.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -690,11 +745,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, natural gas, sawmilling" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-11.87% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-12.92% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "593,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "645,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -722,14 +777,14 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Remittances": { - "Remittances 2019": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2019 est.)" + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2018": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2018 est.)" + "Remittances 2022": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2017": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2017 est.)" + "Remittances 2021": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2021 est.)" } }, "Budget": { @@ -747,7 +802,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "6.69% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "6.6% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { diff --git a/africa/er.json b/africa/er.json index 7f99b441..01b75d90 100644 --- a/africa/er.json +++ b/africa/er.json @@ -533,14 +533,26 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government and is head of the State Council and National Assembly" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "National Assembly (Hagerawi Baito) (seats - NA; members to be directly elected to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Hagerawi Baito)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "NA" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "NA" + "number of seats": { + "text": "150 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/1/1994" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "22%" }, "note": "note: in 1997, after the new constitution was adopted, the government formed a Transitional National Assembly to serve as the country's legislative body until countrywide elections to form a National Assembly could be held; the constitution stipulates that once past the transition stage, all National Assembly members will be elected by secret ballot of all eligible voters; National Assembly elections scheduled for December 2001 were postponed indefinitely due to the war with Ethiopia; as of 2024, no sitting legislative body exists" }, @@ -716,7 +728,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.8 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.666 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -812,8 +824,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$471.009 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$513.131 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/et.json b/africa/et.json index 518cc0cd..c67187d1 100644 --- a/africa/et.json +++ b/africa/et.json @@ -595,17 +595,64 @@ "note": "note: SAHLE-WORK Zewde is the first female elected head of state in Ethiopia" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
House of Federation or Yefedereshein Mikir Bete (153 seats maximum; 144 seats current; members indirectly elected by state assemblies to serve 5-year terms)
House of People's Representatives or Yehizb Tewokayoch Mekir Bete (547 seats maximum; 470 seats current; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; 22 seats reserved for minorities; all members serve 5-year terms)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "House of Federation - last held 4 October 2021 (next expected in October 2026)
House of People's Representatives - last held in two parts on 21 June 2021 and 30 September 2021 (next expected in June 2026)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "House of Federation - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - NA; composition - men 102, women 43, percentage women 29.7%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - Prosperity Party 454, NAMA 5, EZEMA 4, Gedeo People's Democratic organization 2, Kucha People Democratic Party 1, independent 4; composition - men 275, women 195, percentage women 41.3%; note - total Parliament percentage women 38.9%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: the House of Federation is responsible for interpreting the constitution and federal-regional issues, and the House of People's Representatives is responsible for passing legislation" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Peoples' Representatives (Yehizb Tewokayoch Mekir Bete)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "547 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/21/2021 to 9/30/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Prosperity Party (448); Other (22)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "41.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2026" + }, + "note": "note: only 470 of the 547 seats in the House of People's Representatives were filled during the 2021 elections due to security issues in the Tigray State and other areas" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of the Federation (Yefedereshein Mekir Bete)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "153 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/4/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Federal Supreme Court (consists of 11 judges); note - the House of Federation has jurisdiction for all constitutional issues" @@ -778,6 +825,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "22.2% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "6.6% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -798,7 +848,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "61.664 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "62.647 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -854,7 +904,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.36% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.33% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.4% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -880,7 +930,7 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "4.51% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "3.93% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -948,8 +998,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$21.522 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$27.166 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/ga.json b/africa/ga.json index d5aaf336..5ee7ca25 100644 --- a/africa/ga.json +++ b/africa/ga.json @@ -550,14 +550,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly (58 seats; 53 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 9 April 2022 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NPP 33.9%, UDP 28.3%, independent 22.6%, NRP 7.5%, PDOIS 3.7%, APRL 3.7%; seats by party - NPP 18, UDP 15, independent 12, NRP 4, APRL 2, PDOIS 2; composition - men 53, women 5, percentage women 8.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "58 (53 directly elected; 5 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/9/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National People's Party (NPP) (18); United Democratic Party (UDP) (15); National Reconciliation Party (NRP) (4); Independents (12); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "8.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -644,10 +665,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$7.905 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$7.911 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$7.508 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$7.549 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$7.156 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -656,10 +677,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.8% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.92% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.49% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.26% (2021 est.)" @@ -671,15 +692,15 @@ "text": "$2,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$2,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$2,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$2.34 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.396 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -696,31 +717,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "24.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "15.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "51.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "53.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "81.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "85.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "8.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "39.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "27.3% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "5.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-35.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-32.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -732,11 +756,11 @@ "text": "peanuts, fish, hides, tourism, beverages, agricultural machinery assembly, woodworking, metalworking, clothing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "6.5% (2023 est.)", + "text": "10.15% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "969,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "973,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -778,16 +802,16 @@ "text": "2.6% (2020 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "30.6% (2020 est.)" + "text": "30.5% (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "26.82% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.9% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "23.07% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "22.76% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "27.16% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -812,27 +836,27 @@ "text": "20.3% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$204.132 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$90.251 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$86.877 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$86.553 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$643.689 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$267.377 million (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$142.652 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$175.682 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -844,15 +868,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$1.38 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$829.516 million (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$726.23 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$690.979 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -876,8 +900,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$696.707 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$971.426 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/gb.json b/africa/gb.json index e508cf13..9d991ed1 100644 --- a/africa/gb.json +++ b/africa/gb.json @@ -530,14 +530,51 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "Transitional Parliament (formerly the bicameral Parliament) consists of:
Senate (70 seats; members appointed by Transitional president; member term NA)
National Assembly (98 seats; members appointed by the Transitional president; member term NA)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Transitional Parlement (Parliament de la transition)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "on 11 September 2023, Transitional President Gen. Brice OLIGUI Nguema appointed 168 members to the Transitional Parliament; elections for a permanent legislature reportedly to follow 2-year transition; note - the military government announced on 13 November 2023 that presidential and legislative elections will be held in August 2025" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Transitional National Assembly (Assemblée nationale de la transition)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "all members of the Transitional Parliament appointed by the Transitional president" + "number of seats": { + "text": "98 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/6/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Transitional Senate (Sénat de la transition)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "70 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/6/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "24.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -628,22 +665,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$48.201 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$46.472 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$47.134 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$45.363 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$45.776 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$44.025 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.26% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.45% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.97% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.04% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.47% (2021 est.)" @@ -652,18 +689,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$19,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$18,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$19,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$18,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$19,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$18,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$20.516 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$19.388 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -692,31 +729,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "5.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "52.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "53.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "36.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "38.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "32.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "34.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "11.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.1% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "56.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "63.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-17.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-27.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -728,11 +768,11 @@ "text": "petroleum extraction and refining; manganese, gold; chemicals, ship repair, food and beverages, textiles, lumbering and plywood, cement" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.5% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.94% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "763,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "771,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -780,7 +820,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.09% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.1% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.09% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -805,7 +845,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "9.13% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "9.49% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -873,8 +913,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$6.06 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.672 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/gh.json b/africa/gh.json index f5278777..6a96dc18 100644 --- a/africa/gh.json +++ b/africa/gh.json @@ -548,7 +548,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO (since 7 January 2017)" + "text": "President John Dramani MAHAMA (since 7 January 2025)" }, "head of government": { "text": "President Nana Addo Dankwa AKUFO-ADDO (since 7 January 2017)" @@ -564,14 +564,29 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (275 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 7 December 2020 (next to be held in December 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NPP 50.4%, NDC 46.2%, independent 2.3%, other 1.1%; seats by party- NPP 137, NDC 137, independent 1; composition- men 235, women 40, percentage women 14.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "276 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/7/2024" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -683,13 +698,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$6,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$6,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -766,7 +781,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "14.887 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "14.84 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -822,13 +837,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "6.41% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.18% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "6.24% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.79% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "5.24% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.42% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -851,27 +866,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$1.407 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.517 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.741 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$2.541 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$2.134 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$25.365 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$25.744 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$25.52 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$23.901 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$22.077 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -883,15 +898,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$26.024 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$26.329 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$25.967 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$24.545 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -914,6 +929,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$30.242 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "cedis (GHC) per US dollar -" diff --git a/africa/gv.json b/africa/gv.json index e3cdc721..bde4ee7d 100644 --- a/africa/gv.json +++ b/africa/gv.json @@ -564,14 +564,29 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "formerly the People's National Assembly" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Transitional National Council (Conseil national de transition)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "81 members to the Transitional National Council were appointed by the transitional president Col. Mamady DOUMBOUYA on 22 January 2022; elections for a permanent legislature had not been announced as of late January 2022" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "81 members of the National Transitional Council appointed on 22 January 2022 by the transitional president; the members represent all of the country's socio-professional organizations and political parties" + "number of seats": { + "text": "81 (all appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/22/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note: on 5 September 2021, Col. Mamady DOUMBOUYA led a military coup in which President CONDE was arrested and detained, the constitution suspended, and the government and People's National Assembly dissolved; in January 2022, an 81-member Transitional National Council was installed; in February 2024, Guinea's military leaders dissolved the government" }, @@ -663,22 +678,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$56.655 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$56.892 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$52.918 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$53.297 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$50.543 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$51.261 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "7.06% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.74% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.97% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.9% (2021 est.)" @@ -687,7 +702,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$4,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$3,800 (2022 est.)" @@ -698,7 +713,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$23.612 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$22.199 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -715,31 +730,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "28.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "29.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "31.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "31.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "36.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "52% (2023 est.)" + "text": "72.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "12.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.9% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "-1.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "39.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "41.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-29.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-49% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -751,11 +769,11 @@ "text": "bauxite, gold, diamonds, iron ore; light manufacturing, agricultural processing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "11.47% (2023 est.)", + "text": "10.9% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.401 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.465 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -803,13 +821,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.36% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.24% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.51% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.65% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.14% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.01% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -830,27 +848,27 @@ "text": "16.6% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$2.288 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$3.35 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$4.639 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$2.685 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$12.008 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$8.898 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$10.266 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$8.996 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -862,15 +880,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$8.365 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$5.749 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$5.353 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$6.314 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -894,8 +912,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.329 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.981 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/iv.json b/africa/iv.json index afacf901..3db529a4 100644 --- a/africa/iv.json +++ b/africa/iv.json @@ -580,17 +580,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate or Senat (99 seats; 66 members indirectly elected by the National Assembly and members of municipal, autonomous districts, and regional councils, and 33 members appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (255 seats - 254 for 2021-2026 term; members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlement)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 16 September 2023 (next to be held in September 2028)
National Assembly - last held on 6 March 2021 (next to be held on 31 March 2026)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent by party/coalition NA; seats by party/coalition - RHDP 56, PDCI-RDA 6, independent 2, vacant 2; composition - men 73, women 24, percentage women 15.6% (2 seats vacant); note - 33 members appointed - RHDP 25, independent 8 

National Assembly - percent of vote by party/coalition - RHDP 49.2%, PDCI-RRA-EDS 16.5%, DPIC 6%, TTB 2.1%, IPF 2%, other 24.2%; seats by party/coalition - RHDP, 137, PDCI-RRA-EDS 50, DPIC 23, EDS 8, TTB 8, IPF 2, independent 26, vacant 1; composition - men 220, women 34, percentage women 13.4%; note - total Parliament percentage women 16.5%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "

" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "255 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/6/2021 to 6/12/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP) (139); Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire-African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA)-Together for Democracy and Sovereignty (EDS) (49); Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire-African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA) (23); Independents (26); Other (18)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "99 (66 indirectly elected; 33 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/16/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "24.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2028" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court or Cour Supreme (organized into Judicial, Audit, Constitutional, and Administrative Chambers; consists of the court president, 3 vice presidents for the Judicial, Audit, and Administrative chambers, and 9 associate justices or magistrates)" @@ -676,7 +725,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$202.758 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$202.119 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$190.319 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -688,7 +737,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "6.54% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.2% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "6.22% (2022 est.)" @@ -700,18 +749,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$7,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$6,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$78.789 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$78.875 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -740,31 +789,31 @@ "text": "14.4% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "24.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "54.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "54.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "67.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "64.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "10.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "25.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "27.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "22.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-26.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-28.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -776,11 +825,11 @@ "text": "foodstuffs, beverages; wood products, oil refining, gold mining, truck and bus assembly, textiles, fertilizer, building materials, electricity" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "9.06% (2023 est.)", + "text": "6.1% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "10.954 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "11.793 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -836,7 +885,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.57% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.32% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.48% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -925,8 +974,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$23.623 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$27.931 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/ke.json b/africa/ke.json index ee6cf501..21dd44ea 100644 --- a/africa/ke.json +++ b/africa/ke.json @@ -574,14 +574,69 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (68 seats; 47 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 20 directly elected by proportional representation vote - 16 women, 2 representing youth, 2 representing the disabled, and one Senate speaker; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (350 seats; 290 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 47 women in single-seat constituencies elected by simple majority vote, and 12 members nominated by the National Assembly - 6 representing youth and 6 representing the disabled, and one Assembly speaker; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament of Kenya" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held on 10 August 2027)
National Assembly - last held on 9 August 2022 (next to be held on 10 August 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - Kenya Kwanza 33, Azimio La Umoja 32, independent 2, other 1; composition - men 46, women 21, percentage women is 31.3%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - Kenya Kwanza alliance 176, Azimio La Umoja alliance 161, independent 12, other 1; composition - men 267, women 81, percentage women 24.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "350 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/9/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "United Democratic Alliance (UDA) (145); Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) (86); Jubilee Party (JP) (28); Wiper Democratic Movement-Kenya (WDM-K) (26); Others (19); Other (45)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "23.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "68 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/9/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Kenya Kwanza Alliance (33); Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya Coalition Party (32); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -623,7 +678,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Margaret \"Meg\" WHITMAN (since 5 August 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Marc DILLARD (since November 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "P.O. Box 606 Village Market, 00621 Nairobi" @@ -671,10 +726,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$314.063 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$314.491 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$297.9 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$297.938 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$284.129 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -683,10 +738,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.43% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.56% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.85% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.86% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "7.59% (2021 est.)" @@ -701,12 +756,12 @@ "text": "$5,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$5,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$107.441 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$108.039 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -735,34 +790,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "21.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "17.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "55.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "55.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "77% (2023 est.)" + "text": "76.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "12.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "11.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-20.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-20.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -774,11 +829,11 @@ "text": "agriculture, transportation, services, manufacturing, construction, telecommunications, tourism, retail" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "2.2% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.88% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "25.502 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "25.52 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -806,7 +861,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "36.1% (2015 est.)", + "text": "38.6% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -834,10 +889,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.92% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.91% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "3.58% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.55% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "3.44% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -859,30 +914,30 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "13.26% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "13.99% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$4.317 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$5.766 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$5.889 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$5.744 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$4.792 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$5.597 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$12.626 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$13.859 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$13.954 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$11.825 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$9.709 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$11.815 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -895,14 +950,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$22.046 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$24.406 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$24.606 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$21.853 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$17.717 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$22.001 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -927,8 +982,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$31.029 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$33.484 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/li.json b/africa/li.json index 507d8a4b..67b605a5 100644 --- a/africa/li.json +++ b/africa/li.json @@ -539,14 +539,69 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly consists of:
The Liberian Senate (30 seats; members directly elected in 15 2-seat districts by simple majority vote to serve 9-year staggered terms; each district elects 1 senator and elects the second senator 3 years later, followed by a 6-year hiatus, after which the first Senate seat is up for election)
House of Representatives (73 seats; members directly elected in single-seat districts by simple majority vote to serve 6-year terms; eligible for a second term)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislature" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - general election held on 10 October 2023 with half the seats up for election (next to be held in October 2029)
House of Representatives - last held on 10 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2029)

 

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party/coalition - CDC 34.3%, UP 12.0%, MDR 7.1%, LRP 1.5%, independent 24.3%; seats by party/coalition - CDC 6, UP 1, MDR 1, LRP 1, independent 6; composition- men 27, women 3, percentage women 10%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition - CDC 22.1%, UP 13.1%, CPP 7.6%, MDR 2.8%, PUP 4.3%, ALP 2.5%, LINU 2.3%, MPC 1.0%, NDC 1.0%, VOLT 0.8%, LRP 0.8%, Independent 25.7%; seats by party/coalition - CDC 25, UP 11, CPP 6, MDR 4, PUP 2, ALP 1, LINU 1, MPC 1, NDC 1, VOLT 1 LRP 1, independent 19; composition- men 65, women 8, percentage women 11%; total Parliament percentage women 10.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "73 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/10/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) (25); Unity Party (UP) (11); Collaborating Political Parties (CPP) (6); Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) (4); Independents (19); Other (8)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "11%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "The Liberian Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "30 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "9 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/10/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) (6); Unity Party (UP) (1); Movement for Democracy and Reconstruction (MDR) (1); Liberia Restoration Party (LRP) (1); Independents (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "10%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -588,7 +643,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant) Chargé d'Affaires Catherine RODRIGUEZ (since 11 August 2023)" + "text": "Ambassador Mark TONER (since 7 August 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "502 Benson Street, Monrovia" @@ -629,7 +684,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$8.884 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$8.882 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$8.484 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -641,7 +696,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.71% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.68% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.81% (2022 est.)" @@ -659,35 +714,35 @@ "text": "$1,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$1,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$4.332 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$4.24 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2018": { - "text": "23.56% (2018 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "10.09% (2023 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2017": { - "text": "12.42% (2017 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { + "text": "7.59% (2022 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2016": { - "text": "8.83% (2016 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { + "text": "7.82% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "34.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "35.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "22.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "38.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "36.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -719,11 +774,11 @@ "text": "mining (iron ore and gold), rubber processing, palm oil processing, diamonds" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "13.86% (2023 est.)", + "text": "13.83% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.499 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.533 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -771,7 +826,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "18.47% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.87% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "17.24% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -859,8 +914,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$835.846 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$1.487 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/lt.json b/africa/lt.json index 83db90cc..4dc9bbc0 100644 --- a/africa/lt.json +++ b/africa/lt.json @@ -557,14 +557,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (33 seats; 22 principal chiefs and 11 other senators nominated by the king with the advice of the Council of State, a 13-member body of key government and non-government officials; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (120 seats; 80 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 40 elected through proportional representation; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointed by the king in November 2022 (next to be appointed 2028)
National Assembly - last held on 7 October 2022 (next to be held in February 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of votes by party - NA, seats by party - NA; composition - men 25, women 8, percentage women 24.2%

National Assembly - percent of votes by party - RFP 38.9%, DC 24.7%, ABC 7.1%, BAP 5.4%, AD 4.0%, MEC 3.2%, LCD 2.3%, SR 2.1%, BNP 1.4%, PFD 0.9%, BCM 0.8%, MPS 0.8%, MIP 0.7%; seats by party - RFP 56, DC 29, ABC 8, BAP 6, AD 5, MEC 4, LCD 3, SR 2, BNP 1, PFD 1, BCM 1, MPS 1, NIP 1, HOPE 1, TBD 1; composition - men 90, women 30, percentage 25%; note - total Parliament percentage women 24.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "122 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/7/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Revolution for Prosperity (RFP) (56); Democratic Congress (DC) (29); All Basotho Convention (ABC) (8); Basotho Action Party (BAP) (6); Other (20)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "33 (11 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/2/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -603,7 +652,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Maria E. BREWER (since 10 March 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Charge’ d’Affaires Thomas HINES (since August 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "254 Kingsway Avenue, Maseru" @@ -651,22 +700,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$5.868 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$5.816 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5.893 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$5.742 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5.755 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.83% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.29% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.39% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.85% (2021 est.)" @@ -675,10 +724,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$2,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$2,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$2,500 (2021 est.)" @@ -686,7 +735,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$2.046 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.118 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -709,34 +758,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "6.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "29.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "28.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "51.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "88.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "92.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "34.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "35.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "28% (2022 est.)" + "text": "28.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-1.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "47.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "42.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-98.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-98.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -748,11 +797,11 @@ "text": "food, beverages, textiles, apparel assembly, handicrafts, construction, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.33% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-8.32% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.004 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "980,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -800,13 +849,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "24.12% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.87% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "23.29% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "22.62% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "19.71% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "19.67% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -826,24 +875,24 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "31.31% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "30.44% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$117.501 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$143.202 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$264.265 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$265.366 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$194.1 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$195.013 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$886.278 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$885.789 million (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$1.07 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -863,13 +912,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$2.058 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.074 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$2.244 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$2.222 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.223 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -882,20 +931,20 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2019": { - "text": "$774.095 million (2019 est.)" + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$854.089 million (2023 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2018": { - "text": "$728.528 million (2018 est.)" + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { + "text": "$771.278 million (2022 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2017": { - "text": "$657.668 million (2017 est.)" + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { + "text": "$798.207 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$830.976 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$999.337 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/ly.json b/africa/ly.json index 666b45b7..d2fe3d70 100644 --- a/africa/ly.json +++ b/africa/ly.json @@ -530,14 +530,29 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Representatives (Majlis Al Nuwab) or HoR (200 seats; members directly elected by majority vote; member term NA)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 25 June 2014" + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nuwaab)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; note - only 188 of the 200 seats were filled in the June 2014 election because of boycotts and lack of security at some polling stations; some elected members of the House of Representatives also boycotted the election" + "number of seats": { + "text": "200 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "other systems" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/25/2014" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "16.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note: 32 seats are reserved for women" }, @@ -617,22 +632,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$121.951 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$91.161 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$124.026 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$82.756 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$122.39 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$90.199 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-1.67% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.16% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.34% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-8.25% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "153.49% (2021 est.)" @@ -641,18 +656,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$17,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$18,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$18,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$12,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$50.492 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$45.096 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -669,34 +684,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "85% (2023 est.)" + "text": "77.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "46.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "26.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "31.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "35.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "16.1% (2018 est.)" + "text": "16.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-1.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "68.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "85.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-41.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-70.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -708,11 +723,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, petrochemicals, aluminum, iron and steel, food processing, textiles, handicrafts, cement" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "12.54% (2023 est.)", + "text": "17.77% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.398 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.534 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -740,15 +755,15 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Budget": { diff --git a/africa/ma.json b/africa/ma.json index 727e1c68..2cde9706 100644 --- a/africa/ma.json +++ b/africa/ma.json @@ -560,14 +560,60 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate or Antenimierandoholona (18 seats; 12 members indirectly elected by an electoral college of municipal, communal, regional, and provincial leaders and 6 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Antenimierampirenena (151 seats; 87 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 64 directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Antenimierampirenena)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 11 December 2020 (next to be held in December 2025)
National Assembly - last held on 27 May 2019 (next to be held on 29 May 2024)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "163 (all directly elected)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; elected seats by party - Irmar 10, Malagasy Miara Miainga 2; composition - men 17, women 1, percentage women 5.6%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party/coalition - IRD 55.6%, TIM 10.6%, independent 30.5%, other 3.3%; seats by party/coalition - IRD 84, TIM 16, independent 46, other 5; composition - men 123, women 28, percentage women 18.5%; total Parliament percentage women 10.7%" + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/29/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Isika Rehetra Miaraka Amin’i Andry Rajoelina (IRMAR) (84); Firaisankina (22); Independents (50); Other (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "16%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Antenimierandoholona)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "18 (12 indirectly elected; 6 appointed)" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/11/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "IRMAR (10); MALAGASY MIARA-MIAINGA (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "5.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -654,10 +700,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$51.255 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$51.265 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$49.291 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$49.388 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$47.488 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -666,10 +712,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.99% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.74% (2021 est.)" @@ -678,10 +724,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$1,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$1,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$1,600 (2021 est.)" @@ -689,7 +735,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$16.032 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$15.79 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -706,34 +752,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "21.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "14.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.4% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "54.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "44.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "66.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "63.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "20.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "32.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-39.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-33.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -745,11 +791,11 @@ "text": "meat processing, seafood, soap, beer, leather, sugar, textiles, glassware, cement, automobile assembly plant, paper, petroleum, tourism, mining" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-33.28% (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.91% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "15.83 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "16.061 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -778,10 +824,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.37% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.44% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.52% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.55% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "3.02% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -803,7 +849,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "9.25% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "9.36% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -871,8 +917,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$2.972 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.991 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/mi.json b/africa/mi.json index d46c7b75..c39638b5 100644 --- a/africa/mi.json +++ b/africa/mi.json @@ -580,14 +580,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly (193 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 21 May 2019 (next to be held in May 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - DPP 26%, MCP 22.3%, UTM 9.9%, UDF 4.6%, PP 2.4%, ADF 0.5%, independent 33.4%; seats by party - DPP 62, MCP 56, UDF 10, UTM 4, PP 5, ADF 1, independent 55; composition - men 153, women 40, percentage women 20.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "193 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/21/2019" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) (62); Malawi Congress Party (MCP) (55); United Democratic Front (UDF) (10); Independents (55); Other (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -623,7 +644,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador David YOUNG (since 5 May 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Amy W. DIAZ (since February 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "16 Jomo Kenyatta Road, Lilongwe 3" @@ -671,19 +692,19 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$35.238 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$34.789 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$34.703 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$34.143 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$34.386 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$33.832 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.54% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.89% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "0.92% (2022 est.)" @@ -695,7 +716,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$1,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$1,700 (2022 est.)" @@ -706,7 +727,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$14.084 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$12.712 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -723,13 +744,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "22.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.4% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "18.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "15.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "52.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "47.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -758,11 +779,11 @@ "text": "tobacco, tea, sugar, sawmill products, cement, consumer goods" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.58% (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.52% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.366 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.541 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -810,13 +831,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.85% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.41% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.01% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.13% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.53% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.57% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -831,36 +852,36 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "52.63% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "55.6% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "12.78% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "13.5% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$2.276 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$2.276 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.218 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$1.918 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.639 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$1.526 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$1.487 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$1.587 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$1.308 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -872,15 +893,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$3.995 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$3.706 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3.834 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$3.768 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$3.373 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -904,8 +925,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.971 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.551 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -913,20 +934,20 @@ "Currency": { "text": "Malawian kwachas (MWK) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "1,161.094 (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2022": { + "text": "949.039 (2022 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2021": { + "text": "805.9 (2021 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2020": { "text": "749.527 (2020 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "745.541 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "732.333 (2018 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2017": { - "text": "730.273 (2017 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2016": { - "text": "718.005 (2016 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/africa/ml.json b/africa/ml.json index d52eef78..855eb16a 100644 --- a/africa/ml.json +++ b/africa/ml.json @@ -582,14 +582,32 @@ "note": "note: an August 2020 coup d'état deposed President Ibrahim Boubacar KEITA; on 21 September 2020, a group of 17 electors chosen by the Malian military junta, known as the National Committee for the Salvation of the People (CNSP) and led by Colonel Assimi GOITA, selected Bah NDAW as transition president; GOITA served as vice president of the transition government which was inaugurated on 25 September 2020; Vice President GOITA seized power on 25 May 2021; NDAW resigned on 26 May 2021; on 6 June 2022, GOITA's government announced a transition period of 24 months with a planned return to civilian rule by March 2024" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (147 seats; members directly elected in single and multi-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; 13 seats reserved for citizens living abroad; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Transitional National Council (Conseil national de transition)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 30 March and 19 April 2020" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - NA" + "chamber name": { + "text": "Transitional National Council (Conseil national de transition )" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "147 (all appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/5/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "30.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note 1: the National Assembly was dissolved on 18 August 2020 after a military coup; the transitional government created a Transitional National Council (CNT) that acts as the transitional government's legislative body; a new constitution was ratified in July 2023 that expanded the military junta's powers, and no plans for legislative elections have been announced
note 2: coup leaders appointed a president and vice president; the president then apportioned CNT seats to various groups and political parties" }, @@ -679,7 +697,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$57.235 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$56.919 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$54.387 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -691,7 +709,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.24% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.66% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "3.47% (2022 est.)" @@ -703,18 +721,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$2,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$2,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$2,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$20.905 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$20.662 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -737,34 +755,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "36.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "35.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "19.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "36.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "36.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "74.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "74.2% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "17.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "20.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-1.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "28.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "29.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-37.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-40% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -776,11 +794,11 @@ "text": "food processing; construction; phosphate and gold mining" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.82% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-1.19% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.277 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.527 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -828,7 +846,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "5.52% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.58% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "5.89% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -917,8 +935,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.923 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$4.535 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/mo.json b/africa/mo.json index 4882e270..0aa43529 100644 --- a/africa/mo.json +++ b/africa/mo.json @@ -601,14 +601,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
House of Councilors or Majlis al-Mustacharine (120 seats; members indirectly elected by an electoral college of local councils, professional organizations, and labor unions; members serve 6-year terms)
House of Representatives or Majlis al-Nuwab (395 seats; 305 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 90 directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms); note - 60 seats reserved for women and 30 seats for those under age 40 in regional multi-seat constituencies, with the seats divided proportionally among the 12 regions by population size of the region" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Barlaman)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "House of Councillors - last held on 5 October 2021 (next to be held by 31 October 2027)
House of Representatives - last held on 8 September 2021 (next to be held by 30 September 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Majliss-annouwab)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "House of Councillors - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - RNI 27, PAM 19, PI 17, MP 12, USFP 8, UGIM 6, CDT 3, PJD 3, UC 2, UMT 2, Amal 1, FDT 1, MDS 1, PRD 1, independent 1; composition - men 106, women 14, percentage women 11.7%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party NA; seats by party - RNI 102, PAM 87, PI 81, USFP 34, MP 28, PPS 22, UC 18, PJD 13, MDS 5, other 5; composition - men 299, women 96, percentage women 24.3%; total Parliament percentage women 21.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "395 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/8/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Rally of Independents (RNI) (102); Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM) (87); Istiqlal Party (PI) (81); Socialist Union of Popular Forces (USFP) (34); Popular Movement (MP) (28); Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) (22); Other (41)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "24.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Councillors (Majlis al-Mustacharin)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "120 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/5/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "11.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -701,22 +750,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$337.48 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$339.603 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$327.085 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$328.425 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$323.02 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$323.485 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.18% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.4% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.26% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.53% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.02% (2021 est.)" @@ -725,10 +774,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$8,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$8,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$8,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$8,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$8,600 (2021 est.)" @@ -736,7 +785,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$141.109 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$144.417 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -765,34 +814,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "12% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "23.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "53.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "54.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "61.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "61.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "27% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "44% (2023 est.)" + "text": "42.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-52.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-51% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -804,7 +853,7 @@ "text": "automotive parts, phosphate mining and processing, aerospace, food processing, leather goods, textiles, construction, energy, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "0.96% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.34% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { @@ -845,13 +894,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "8.6% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.14% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "8.53% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "7.69% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "7.68% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -870,31 +919,31 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "22.12% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "22.11% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$891.222 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$4.775 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$4.8 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$3.349 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.368 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$61.746 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$58.556 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$58.575 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$47.09 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$37.545 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -906,15 +955,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$73.759 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$73.783 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$73.81 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$60.215 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$46.358 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -938,8 +987,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$36.29 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$44.353 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/mp.json b/africa/mp.json index d6e33141..662d417b 100644 --- a/africa/mp.json +++ b/africa/mp.json @@ -534,14 +534,38 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (70 seats maximum; 62 members directly elected multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and up to 8 seats allocated to non-elected party candidates by the Office of Electoral Commissioner; members serve a 5-year term)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly - Assemblée nationale" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 7 November 2019 (next to be held by late 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - Mauritian Alliance 2019 (MSM, ML, MAG, and PM) 37.7%, National Alliance (PTR, PMSD, and MJCB) 32.8%, MMM 20.6%, OPR 1%, other 7.9%; seats by party - MSM 38, PTR 14, MMM 8, OPR 2; composition - men 56, women 14, percentage women 20% (2019)" + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "67 (62 directly elected; 4 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/10/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Alliance Du Changement (Alliance for Change, AdC) (60); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -1092,7 +1116,7 @@ "note": "note: the MPF is responsible for law enforcement and maintenance of order within the country; a police commissioner heads the force and has authority over all police and other security forces, including the Coast Guard and Special Mobile Forces; the Special Mobile Forces share responsibility with police for internal security" }, "Military equipment inventories and acquisitions": { - "text": "the MPF's inventory is comprised of mostly secondhand equipment from Western European countries and India (2023)" + "text": "the MPF's inventory is comprised of mostly secondhand equipment from Western European countries and India (2024)" }, "Military - note": { "text": "the MPF's primary security partner is India, which provides training and other support to the National Coast Guard; Indian naval vessels often patrol the country's waters; the MPF has also received assistance and training from France, the UK, and the US; the MPF’s chief security concerns are piracy and narcotics trafficking

the Special Mobile Force was created in 1960 following the withdrawal of the British garrison (2024)" diff --git a/africa/mr.json b/africa/mr.json index 898a1816..0035d9a7 100644 --- a/africa/mr.json +++ b/africa/mr.json @@ -586,14 +586,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Barlamane consists of:
Senate or Majlis al-Shuyukh (56 seats, 53 members elected for a six-year term by municipal councilors, with one third renewed every two years)
National Assembly or Al Jamiya Al Wataniya (176 seats statutory; 88 members filled from one or two seat constituencies elected by a two-round majority system and the other 88 members filled from a single, nationwide constituency directly elected by proportional representation vote); 20 seats are reserved for women candidates in the nationwide constituency, 11 seats are reserved for young candidates (aged between 25 and 35), and 4 members directly elected by the diaspora; all members serve 5-year terms" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Barlamane)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 13 May 2023 with a second round on 27 May 2023 (next to be held in May 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - El Insaf 107, Tawassoul 11, UDP 10, FRUD 7, El Islah 6, AND 6, El Karama 5, Nida Al-Watan 5, Sawab 5, AJD/MR 4, HIWAR 3, HATEM 3, El Vadila 2, UPC 1, Hakam 1; composition- men 135, women 41, percentage women 23.3%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Al Jamiya-Al-Wataniya)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "176 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/13/2023 to 5/27/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "23.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2028" }, "note": "note: the early parliamentary elections in 2023 were the first to be held under President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El GHAZOUANI, elected in 2019 in the first peaceful transition of power; the elections followed the agreement between the government and parties in September 2022 to renew the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) and hold the elections in the first semester of 2023 for climatic and logistical reasons" }, @@ -633,7 +654,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Cynthia KIERSCHT (since 27 January 2021)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); John T. ICE Chargé d’Affaires (since July 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Nouadhibou Road, Avenue Al Quds, NOT PRTZ, Nouakchott" @@ -681,10 +702,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$30.395 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$31.434 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$29.4 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$29.514 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$27.635 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -693,10 +714,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.38% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.51% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "6.39% (2022 est.)" + "text": "6.8% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "0.74% (2021 est.)" @@ -708,15 +729,15 @@ "text": "$6,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$6,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$10.453 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$10.652 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -733,34 +754,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "19.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "30.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "42.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "43.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "53.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "55.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "27.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "9.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "44.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "38.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-52.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-53.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -773,11 +794,11 @@ "note": "note: gypsum deposits have never been exploited" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.48% (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.82% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.179 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.178 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -825,10 +846,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.57% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.57% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.12% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.14% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.14% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -852,27 +873,27 @@ "text": "27.4% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$966.506 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$1.424 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$807.862 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$576.175 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$3.955 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$4.132 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$3.18 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$2.784 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -884,15 +905,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$5.271 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$5.77 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$4.312 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$3.675 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -916,8 +937,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.172 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.385 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -925,6 +946,12 @@ "Currency": { "text": "ouguiyas (MRO) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "36.489 (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2022": { + "text": "36.935 (2022 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2021": { "text": "36.063 (2021 est.)" }, @@ -933,12 +960,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "36.691 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "35.678 (2018 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2017": { - "text": "35.794 (2017 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/africa/mz.json b/africa/mz.json index 5d6f82b5..4217a2b1 100644 --- a/africa/mz.json +++ b/africa/mz.json @@ -573,14 +573,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly of the Republic or Assembleia da Republica (250 seats; 248 members elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote and 2 members representing Mozambicans abroad directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da Republica)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 15 October 2019 (next to be held on 9 October 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - FRELIMO 71%, RENAMO 23%, MDM 4%; seats by party - FRELIMO 184, RENAMO 60, MDM 6; composition - men 142, women 108, percentage women 43.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "250 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/9/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) (195); Optimist Party for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) (31); Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO) (20); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "43.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -665,10 +686,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$50.631 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$50.844 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$48.22 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$48.222 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$46.206 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -677,7 +698,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.44% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.36% (2022 est.)" @@ -695,12 +716,12 @@ "text": "$1,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$1,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$20.625 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$20.954 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -729,31 +750,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "26.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "25.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "22.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "21.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "40.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "40.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "75.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "78% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "17.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "38.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "19.9% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "52.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "45.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-83% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-60.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -765,11 +789,11 @@ "text": "aluminum, petroleum products, chemicals (fertilizer, soap, paints), textiles, cement, glass, asbestos, tobacco, food, beverages" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "10.43% (2023 est.)", + "text": "13.76% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "15.191 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "14.685 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -802,25 +826,25 @@ }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2019": { - "text": "50.5 (2019 est.)" + "text": "50.3 (2019 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "1.6% (2019 est.)" + "text": "1.7% (2019 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "41.2% (2019 est.)" + "text": "41.1% (2019 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.22% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.17% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.34% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.3% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "4.57% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -838,12 +862,12 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "78.62% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "76.64% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "23.25% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "22.66% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -900,7 +924,7 @@ }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { - "text": "$3.515 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.637 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$2.939 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -910,6 +934,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$8.92 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "meticais (MZM) per US dollar -" diff --git a/africa/ng.json b/africa/ng.json index 10458cd4..7eaefac1 100644 --- a/africa/ng.json +++ b/africa/ng.json @@ -576,14 +576,35 @@ "note": "note: deposed president BAZOUM has been under house arrest since a military coup on 26 July 2023" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "formerly the unicameral National Assembly (171 statutory seats - 166 currently; 158 members directly elected from 8 multi-member constituencies in 7 regions and Niamey by party-list proportional representation, 8 reserved for minorities elected in special single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 5 seats reserved for Nigeriens living abroad - 1 seat per continent - elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 27 December 2020 (prior to the military coup, next elections were to be held in December 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - PNDS-Tarrayya 37%, MODEN/FA Lumana 8.7%, MPR-Jamhuriya 7.6%, MNSD-Nassara 6.8%,  RDR-Tchanji 4.4%, CPR-Inganci 4.2%, MPN-Kishin Kassa 4%, PJP Generation Dubara 2.9%, ANDP Zaman Lahya 2.5%, RPP Farrilla 2.1%, ARD Adaltchi-Mutuntchi 1.7%, AMEN AMIN 1.4%, MDEN Falala 1.4%, other 15.3%; seats by party - PNDS-Tarrayya 79, MODEN/FA Lumana 19, MPR-Jamhuriya 14, MNSD-Nassara 13, CPR-Inganci 8, MPN-Kishin Kassa 6, ANDP-Zaman Lahiya 3, RPP Farrilla 2, PJP Generation Dubara 2, ARD Adaltchi-Mutuntchi 2, AMEN AMIN 2, other 16; composition - men 115, women 51, percentage women 30.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "171 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/27/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Niger Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS Tarayya) (80); Nigerien Democratic Movement for an African Federation (Moden Fa . Lumana Africa ) (19); Patriotic Movement for the Republic (MPR-JAMHURIYA) (13); National Movement for the Development of Society (MNSD) - Nassara (13); Other (41)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "30.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "Note: on 26 July 2023, the National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland, a military junta which took control of Niger's government, dissolved the National Assembly" }, @@ -698,13 +719,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$1,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$1,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$1,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -752,6 +773,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "26.4% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "8.8% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -772,7 +796,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "10.237 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "10.189 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -800,7 +824,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "40.8% (2018 est.)", + "text": "45.5% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -820,7 +844,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.15% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.31% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "4.7% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -907,8 +931,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.688 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$4.198 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/ni.json b/africa/ni.json index b669fb39..fbf20cc2 100644 --- a/africa/ni.json +++ b/africa/ni.json @@ -567,14 +567,69 @@ "note": "Note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly consists of:
Senate (109 seats - 3 each for the 36 states and 1 for Abuja-Federal Capital Territory; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)
House of Representatives (360 seats statutory, 258 current; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 25 February 2023 (next to be held in February 2027)
House of Representatives - last held on 25 February 2023 (next to be held in February 2027)

 

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APC 59, PDP 36, LP 8, NNPP 2, SDP 2, YPP 1, APGA 1; composition - men 105, women 4, percentage women 3.7%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APC 178, PDP 114, LP 35, NNPP 19, APGA 5, other 7, vacant 2; composition - men 344, women 14, percentage women 3.8%; note - total National Assembly percentage women 3.9%

 

" + "number of seats": { + "text": "360 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/25/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "All Progressives Congress (APC) (180); People's Democratic Party (PDP) (116); Labour Party (LP) (35); New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) (19); Other (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "3.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "109 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/25/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "All Progressives Congress (APC) (59); People's Democratic Party (PDP) (36); Labour Party (LP) (8); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "3.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -691,18 +746,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$5,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$5,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$5,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$362.815 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$363.846 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -773,7 +828,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "75.721 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "78.812 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -829,10 +884,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "5.65% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.37% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "4.26% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.22% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "4.42% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -857,7 +912,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$805.777 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6.023 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$1.019 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -889,7 +944,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$72.251 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$65.423 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$77.049 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -920,8 +975,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$37.911 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$47.022 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/od.json b/africa/od.json index 3a15c7b3..b70629a8 100644 --- a/africa/od.json +++ b/africa/od.json @@ -481,14 +481,51 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Legislature consists of:
Council of States, pending establishment as stipulated by the 2018 peace deal
Transitional National Legislative Assembly (TNLA), established on 4 August 2016, in accordance with the August 2015 Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan; note - originally 400 seats; the TNLA was expanded to 550 members from 400 and reestablished in May 2020 under the 2018 peace agreement" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Législature nationale (National Legislature)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Council of States - pending establishment as stipulated by the 2018 peace deal
Transitional National Legislative Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - 332 SPLM, 128 SPLM-IO, 90 other political parties; composition - NA" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Transitional National Legislative Assembly (Al-Majlis Al-Tachirii)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Council of States - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - SPLM 20, unknown 30; composition - men 57, women 27, percentage women 32.1%

National Legislative Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - SPLM 251, DCP 10, independent 6, unknown 133; composition - men 372, women 178, percentage women 32.4%; total National Legislature percentage women 32.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "550 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/10/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Council of States (Al-Watani)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "100 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/2/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -632,6 +669,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "5.8% (2015 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2015 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "36.7% (2015 est.)" }, @@ -649,7 +689,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.471 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.883 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -688,10 +728,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "1.7% (2016 est.)" + "text": "1.8% (2016 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "33.1% (2016 est.)" + "text": "33% (2016 est.)" } }, "Remittances": { @@ -720,27 +760,27 @@ "text": "8.5% (of GDP) (FY2017/18 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$577.9 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$596.748 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$6.55 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.718 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$4.499 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$5.811 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$4.652 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$2.344 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -752,15 +792,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$4.443 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$6.402 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$4.037 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$4.245 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -787,6 +827,9 @@ "Currency": { "text": "South Sudanese pounds (SSP) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "930.331 (2023 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2022": { "text": "534.511 (2022 est.)" }, @@ -798,9 +841,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "157.999 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "141.386 (2018 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/africa/pu.json b/africa/pu.json index b2613aef..16556770 100644 --- a/africa/pu.json +++ b/africa/pu.json @@ -539,14 +539,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National People's Assembly or Assembleia Nacional Popular (102 seats; 100 members directly elected in 27 multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote and 2 elected in single-seat constituencies for citizens living abroad (Africa 1, Europe 1); all members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "People's National Assembly (Assembleia Nacional Popular)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 4 June 2023 (next to be held on 30 June 2027); note - on 4 December 2023 the president dissolved the parliament with new elections to be held at a future date" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - PAIGC 39.4%, Madem G-15 21.1%, PRS 14.9%, other 12.5%; seats by party - PAIGC 54, Madem G-15 29, PRS- 12, other 7; composition - men 92, women 10, percentage women 9.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "102 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/4/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Inclusive Alliance Platform/Terra Coalition (54); Movement for Democratic Alternation (MADEM G.15) (29); Party for Social Renewal (PRS) (12); Bissau-Guinean Workers’ Party (6); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "9.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -614,22 +635,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$5.099 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.553 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$4.892 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5.279 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$4.694 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5.046 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.25% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.2% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.61% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.4% (2021 est.)" @@ -638,18 +659,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$2,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$2,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$2,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.966 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.048 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -666,34 +687,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "33.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "16.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.8% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "45.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "46.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "66.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "73.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "17.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-28.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-28.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -705,11 +726,11 @@ "text": "agricultural products processing, beer, soft drinks" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "4% (2023 est.)", + "text": "11.58% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "726,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "732,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -737,7 +758,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "47.7% (2018 est.)", + "text": "50.5% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -757,13 +778,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "9.38% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.06% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "12.02% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "10.59% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "11.95% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "11.12% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -782,7 +803,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "9.16% (of GDP) (2019 est.)", + "text": "8.57% (of GDP) (2019 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -846,8 +867,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$808.187 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$962.442 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/rw.json b/africa/rw.json index e74cf4a9..c2b6b291 100644 --- a/africa/rw.json +++ b/africa/rw.json @@ -564,14 +564,64 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate or Senat (26 seats; 12 members indirectly elected by local councils, 8 appointed by the president, 4 appointed by the Political Organizations Forum - a body of registered political parties, and 2 selected by institutions of higher learning; members serve 8-year terms)

Chamber of Deputies or Chambre des Deputes (80 seats; 53 members directly elected by proportional representation vote, 24 women selected by special interest groups, and 3 selected by youth and disability organizations; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parlement (Parliament)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 16-18 September 2019 (next to be held 30 September 2024)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 15 July 2024 (next to be held 31 July 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Députés)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 17, women 9, percentage women 34.6%

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - FPR 37, PSD 5, PL 5, DGPR 2, PDI 2, PS 2 composition - men 36, women 44, percentage women 55%; total Parliament percentage women 50%

 

" + "number of seats": { + "text": "80 (53 directly elected; 27 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/15/2024 to 7/16/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Rwandan Patriotic Front (FPR) and its allies (37); Liberal Party (PL) (5); Social Democratic Party (PSD) (5); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "63.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2029" + }, + "note": "note: 24 women are selected for seats by special-interest groups, and 3 members are selected by youth and disability organizations" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "26 (18 indirectly elected; 8 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/16/2024 to 9/17/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "53.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/africa/se.json b/africa/se.json index 0fb9d959..6524050a 100644 --- a/africa/se.json +++ b/africa/se.json @@ -531,14 +531,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (35 seats in the 2020-25 term; 26 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and up to 9 members elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 22-24 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025); note - the election was originally scheduled for 2021 but was moved up a year and held alongside the presidential election in order to cut election costs" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - LDS 54.8%, US 42.3%, other 2.9%; seats by party - LDS 25, US 10; composition - men 27, women 7, percentage women 20.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "35 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/22/2020 to 10/24/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Seychelles Democratic Alliance (Linyon Demokratik Seselwa, LDS) (25); United Seychelles (US) (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -655,14 +676,14 @@ "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "8.28% (2020 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "-1.04% (2023 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2019": { - "text": "2.07% (2019 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { + "text": "2.63% (2022 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2018": { - "text": "3.7% (2018 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { + "text": "9.77% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, @@ -694,6 +715,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "16.1% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "85.9% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -756,10 +780,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.49% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.53% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.49% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.53% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.64% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -838,21 +862,24 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$682.794 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$638.961 million (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$702.585 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$559.682 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Seychelles rupees (SCR) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "14.018 (2023 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2022": { "text": "14.273 (2022 est.)" }, @@ -864,9 +891,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "14.033 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "13.911 (2018 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/africa/sf.json b/africa/sf.json index ef308647..b07ea76e 100644 --- a/africa/sf.json +++ b/africa/sf.json @@ -114,7 +114,7 @@ "text": "

prolonged droughts

volcanism: the volcano forming Marion Island in the Prince Edward Islands, which last erupted in 2004, is South Africa's only active volcano

" }, "Geography - note": { - "text": "South Africa completely surrounds Lesotho and almost completely surrounds Eswatini" + "text": "note 1: South Africa completely surrounds Lesotho and almost completely surrounds Eswatini

note 2: though sometimes mistaken for the southernmost point of Africa, the Cape of Good Hope is more accurately described as the southwestern-most point of the African continent; Cape Agulhas, the meeting point of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, is the southernmost point of the African continent" } }, "People and Society": { @@ -577,16 +577,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:

National Council of Provinces (90 seats; nine 10-member delegations, each with 6 permanent delegates and 4 special delegates, appointed by each of the 9 provincial legislatures to serve 5-year terms)

National Assembly (400 seats; half the members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies and half in a single nationwide constituency, both by proportional representation popular vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "National Council of Provinces and National Assembly - last held on 15 June 2024 (next to be held on 30 June 2029)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "

National Council of Provinces - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ANC 29, DA 13, EFF 9, FF+ 2, IFP 1; composition - men 30, women 24, percentage women 44.4%; note - 36 appointed seats not filled

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - ANC 40.1% DA 21.8%, MK 14.5%, EFF 9.5%, IFP 3.8%, PA, 2.06%, FF+ 1.3%, Action SA 1.2%, ACDP 0.60%, UCM 0.49%, RISE 0.42%, BOSA 0.041%, ATM 0.40%, Al Jam-ah 0.24%, NCC 0.23%, PAC 0.23%, UAT 0.22%, GOOD 0.18% other 4.38%; seats by party - ANC 159, DA 87, MK 58, EFF 39, IFP 17, PA 9, FF+ 6, Action SA 6, ACDP 3, UDM 3, RISE  2, BOSA 2, ATM 2, AL Jam-ah 2, NCC 2, PAC 1, UAT 1, GOOD 1; composition - men 210, women 181, percentage women 46.3%; total Parliament percentage women 46.1%

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "400 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/29/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "44.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council of Provinces" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "90 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/15/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "44.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2029" + }, + "note": "note: the Council has special powers to protect regional interests, including safeguarding cultural and linguistic traditions among ethnic minorities" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court of Appeals (consists of the court president, deputy president, and 21 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of the chief and deputy chief justices and 9 judges)" @@ -678,19 +725,19 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$862.981 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$865.402 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$857.82 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$859.399 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$841.739 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$843.28 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "1.91% (2022 est.)" @@ -702,18 +749,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$14,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$14,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$13,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$14,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$13,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$377.782 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$380.699 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -742,34 +789,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { "text": "24.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "63% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "64.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "64.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "15.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "14.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "33% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-32.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-32.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -781,11 +828,11 @@ "text": "mining (world's largest producer of platinum, gold, chromium), automobile assembly, metalworking, machinery, textiles, iron and steel, chemicals, fertilizer, foodstuffs, commercial ship repair" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.15% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.4% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "25.158 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "27.137 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -841,10 +888,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.22% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.21% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.22% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.21% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.22% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -862,35 +909,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "76.55% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "76.24% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "26.11% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "26.01% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$6.16 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$6.143 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.698 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.878 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$15.5 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15.701 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$124.731 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$124.671 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$136.112 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$136.01 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$130.882 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$131.09 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -904,13 +951,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$123.541 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$123.454 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$127.596 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$127.669 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$104.867 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$104.881 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -935,8 +982,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$53.43 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$95.555 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/sg.json b/africa/sg.json index 12710fae..dd18c351 100644 --- a/africa/sg.json +++ b/africa/sg.json @@ -577,14 +577,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblée Nationale (165 seats; 112 members including 15 representing Senegalese diaspora directly elected by plurality vote in single- and multi-seat constituencies and 53 members directly elected by proportional representation vote in a single nationwide constituency; member term is 5-years)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 31 July 2022 (next scheduled to be held in July 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - BBY 46.6%, YAW 32.9%, WS 14.5%, other 6%; seats by party/coalition - BBY 82, YAW 42, WS 24, other 17; composition - men 89, women 76, percentage women 46.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "165 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/17/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Pastef Party (130); Coalition Takku Wallu Sénégal (16); Other (19)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "46.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -672,10 +693,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$77.382 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$78.045 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$74.621 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$74.624 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$71.874 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -684,10 +705,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.58% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.82% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.83% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.54% (2021 est.)" @@ -696,30 +717,30 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$4,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$4,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4,200 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$4,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$31.014 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$30.848 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "5.94% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "9.7% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "2.18% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "2.54% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -733,34 +754,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "16.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.4% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "23.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "50.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "49.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "55.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "67% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "14.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "38.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "34.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.5% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "25.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-43.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-48% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -772,11 +793,11 @@ "text": "agricultural and fish processing, phosphate mining, fertilizer production, petroleum refining, zircon, and gold mining, construction materials, ship construction and repair" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "2.9% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.71% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.257 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.578 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -820,7 +841,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "9.47% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.52% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "10.89% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -845,7 +866,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "18.7% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "19.44% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -909,8 +930,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$12.652 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$16.004 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/sh.json b/africa/sh.json index 2f704fd6..cbd32515 100644 --- a/africa/sh.json +++ b/africa/sh.json @@ -411,15 +411,6 @@ "note": "note: the constitution order provides for an administrator for Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, appointed by the governor" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Council (17 seats including the speaker and deputy speaker; 12 members directly elected in a single countrywide constituency by simple majority vote and 3 ex-officio members - the chief secretary, financial secretary, and attorney general; members serve 4-year terms)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 13 October 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "vote - NA; seats - independent 12; composition - men 8, women 6, percent women 42.9%" - }, "note": "note: the Constitution Order provides for separate Island Councils for both Ascension and Tristan da Cunha" }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/africa/sl.json b/africa/sl.json index d3008f9e..18ee9cfe 100644 --- a/africa/sl.json +++ b/africa/sl.json @@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)" + "text": "President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023) note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and Minister of Defense" }, "head of government": { "text": "President Julius Maada BIO (since 27 June 2023)" @@ -544,21 +544,42 @@ "text": "Ministers of State appointed by the president, approved by Parliament; the cabinet is responsible to the president" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by 55% in the first round or absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 June 2023 (next to be held in June 2028) note - the president is chief of state, head of government, and Minister of Defense" + "text": "president directly elected by 55% in the first round or absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 June 2023 (next to be held in June 2028)" }, "election results": { "text": "
2023: Julius Maada BIO reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 56.2%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 41.2%, other 2.6%

2018: Julius Maada BIO elected president in second round; percent of vote - Julius Maada BIO (SLPP) 51.8%, Samura KAMARA (APC) 48.2%" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (149 seats; 135 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by a district block proportional representation vote and 14 seats for \"paramount chiefs\" indirectly elected; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 24 June 2023 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - SLPP 81, APC 54; composition - men 105, women 44, percentage women 29.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "149 (135 directly elected; 14 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/24/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) (81); All People's Congress (APC) (54)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2028" }, "note": "note: 14 seats are reserved for \"paramount chiefs,\" who are indirectly elected to represent the 14 provincial districts" }, @@ -635,22 +656,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$14.633 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$25.671 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$14.148 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$24.284 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$13.675 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$23.059 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.43% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.71% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.46% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.31% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.1% (2021 est.)" @@ -659,18 +680,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$1,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$1,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$1,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.81 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$6.412 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -687,34 +708,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "64.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "29.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "7.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "24.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "42% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "106.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "87.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "8.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "11.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "40.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-67.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-34.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -726,11 +747,11 @@ "text": "diamond mining; iron ore, rutile and bauxite mining; small-scale manufacturing (beverages, textiles, footwear)" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.27% (2023 est.)", + "text": "14.39% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.913 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.803 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -778,13 +799,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "6.1% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.82% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "7.85% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.52% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "5.47% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "3.24% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -805,27 +826,27 @@ "text": "15.6% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$320.42 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$156.702 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$395.465 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$320.411 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$1.304 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$1.195 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$1.114 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$661.505 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -837,15 +858,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$2.044 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$2.013 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$1.906 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$1.386 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -869,8 +890,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.072 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$1.586 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/so.json b/africa/so.json index afa9a5d8..bdcfce42 100644 --- a/africa/so.json +++ b/africa/so.json @@ -529,17 +529,60 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Federal Parliament to consist of:
Senate (54 seats; senators indirectly elected by state assemblies to serve 4-year terms)
House of the People (275 seats; members indirectly elected by electoral colleges, each consisting of 51 delegates selected by the 136 Traditional Elders in consultation with sub-clan elders; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Federal Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held 27 July - 13 November 2021 (next to be held in July 2026)
House of the People - last held 1 November 2021 - 05 May 2022 (next to be held in October 2026)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 40, women 14, percentage women 25.9%

House of the People - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 221, women 54, percentage women 19.6%; total Federal Parliament percentage women 20.7%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: despite the formation of political parties in 2020, the 2021 parliamentary elections maintained a primarily clan-based system of appointments; seats in the legislature were apportioned to Somali member states and not by party representation




" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of the People (Golaha Shacabka)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "275 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/1/2021 to 5/5/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Upper House (Aqalka Sare)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "54 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/27/2021 to 11/13/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2026" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "the provisional constitution stipulates the establishment of the Constitutional Court (consists of 5 judges, including the chief judge and deputy chief judge); note - under the terms of the 2004 Transitional National Charter, a Supreme Court based in Mogadishu and the Appeal Court were established; yet most regions have reverted to local forms of conflict resolution, either secular, traditional Somali customary law, or Islamic law" @@ -614,22 +657,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$26.351 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$25.747 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$25.558 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$24.706 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$24.949 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$24.05 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.22% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.44% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.73% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.31% (2021 est.)" @@ -638,18 +681,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$1,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$1,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$1,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$11.68 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$10.969 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -662,19 +705,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "126.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "123.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "25.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.4% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "17.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-76.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-73% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -690,7 +736,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.277 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.339 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -728,13 +774,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "14.85% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "15.82% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "16.65% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "17.01% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "17.63% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "18.29% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -789,6 +835,11 @@ "text": "$30.45 million (2014 est.)" } }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.743 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Somali shillings (SOS) per US dollar -" diff --git a/africa/su.json b/africa/su.json index 124d5066..2d2d4cde 100644 --- a/africa/su.json +++ b/africa/su.json @@ -559,9 +559,6 @@ "note": "note 1: the 2019 Constitutional Declaration established a collective chief of state of the \"Sovereign Council,\" which was chaired by al-BURHAN; on 25 October 2021, al-BURHAN dissolved the Sovereign Council but reinstated it on 11 November 2021, replacing its civilian members (previously selected by the umbrella civilian coalition the Forces for Freedom and Change) with civilians of the military’s choosing but then relieved the newly appointed civilian members of their duties on 6 July 2022

note 2: Sovereign Council currently consists of only the 5 generals

note 3: former Prime Minister Abdallah HAMDOUK resigned on 2 January 2022; HAMDOUK served as prime minister from August 2019 to October 2019 before he was kidnapped; he was later freed and reinstated as prime minister on 21 November 2021" }, "Legislative branch": { - "elections": { - "text": "Council of State - last held 1 June 2015; dissolved in April 2019
National Assembly - last held on 13-15 April 2015; dissolved in April 2019" - }, "note": "note:  the Parliament of Sudan was dissolved after a coup in April 2019; the August 2019 Constitutional Declaration established Sudan's transitional government; a Transitional Legislative Council (TLC) was to have served as the national legislature during the transitional period until elections could be held, but the TLC has not been created" }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -647,7 +644,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$136.039 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$123.565 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$154.672 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -659,7 +656,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-12.05% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-20.11% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "-0.96% (2022 est.)" @@ -671,18 +668,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$2,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$3,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$3,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$109.327 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$109.266 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -699,31 +696,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "5.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "5.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "7.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "81.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "80.7% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.2% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "1.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-1.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -735,11 +735,11 @@ "text": "oil, cotton ginning, textiles, cement, edible oils, sugar, soap distilling, shoes, petroleum refining, pharmaceuticals, armaments, automobile/light truck assembly, milling" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-11.6% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-19.71% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "13.59 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "14.149 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -783,7 +783,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.91% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.92% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "2.9% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -876,8 +876,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$19.642 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$21.878 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/to.json b/africa/to.json index 987f3eaa..f314eadb 100644 --- a/africa/to.json +++ b/africa/to.json @@ -551,7 +551,7 @@ "text": "President Faure GNASSINGBE (since 4 May 2005)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Victoire TOMEGAH Dogbé (since 25 September 2020) " + "text": "Prime Minister Victoire TOMEGAH Dogbé (since 25 September 2020)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Council of Ministers appointed by the president on the advice of the prime minister" @@ -564,14 +564,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assemblee Nationale (113 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed, party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 29 April 2024 (next election April 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - UNIR 108, ADDI 2, ANC 1, DMP 1, FDR 1 composition - men 92, women 21, percentage of women elected 18.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "113 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/29/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Union for the Republic (UNIR) (108); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "18.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2030" }, "note": "note: party lists are required to contain equal numbers of men and women" }, @@ -611,10 +632,10 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Elizabeth FITZSIMMONS (since 26 April 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Ronald E. HAWKINS Jr. (since 31 May 2024)" }, "embassy": { - "text": "Boulevard Eyadema, B.P. 852, Lome" + "text": "DoS PDF Ambassador Assignments Overseas Report, 23 December 2024 and 28 June 2024, accessed 14 January 2025; and
U.S. Embassy Togo website homepage, U.S. Mission Leaders, https://tg.usembassy.gov/, Homepage - U.S. Embassy in Togo, current as of 14 January 2025, accessed 14 January 2025; and
U.S. Embassy Togo website, U.S. Mission Leaders, (undated), https://tg.usembassy.gov/category/u-s-mission-leaders/, U.S. Mission Leaders Archives - U.S. Embassy in Togo, accessed 14 January 2025
X@USEmbassyLome post on departure of Ambassador, 30 May 2024, accessed 14 January 2025" }, "mailing address": { "text": "2300 Lome Place, Washington, DC 20521-2300" @@ -741,6 +762,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "23% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "23.9% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -761,7 +785,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.166 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.241 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -809,13 +833,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "6.1% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.09% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "6.81% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.96% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "6.67% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "7.8% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -898,8 +922,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.462 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.111 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/tp.json b/africa/tp.json index 9ea6900f..f3267b7f 100644 --- a/africa/tp.json +++ b/africa/tp.json @@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ "text": "President Carlos Manuel VILA NOVA (since 2 October 2021)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Patrice TROVOADA (since 11 November 2022)" + "text": "Prime Minister Américo d'Oliveira DOS RAMOS (since 12 January 2025)  " }, "cabinet": { "text": "Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, appointed by the president" @@ -544,14 +544,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Assembleia Nacional (55 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assembleia Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 25 September 2022 (next to be held 30 September 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - ADI 46.8%, MLSTP-PSD 32.7%, MCI-PS-PUN 6.6%, BASTA Movement 8.8%, other 5.1%; seats by party - ADI 30, MLSTP-PSD 18, MCI-PS-PUN 5, BASTA Movement 2; composition - men 47, women 8, percentage women 14.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "55 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/25/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Independent Democratic Alliance (ADI) (30); Sao Tome and Principe Liberation Movement/Social Democratic Party (MLSTP - PSD) (18); Movement of Independent Citizens - Socialist Party (MCI - PS) - National Unity Party (PUN) (5); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "14.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -619,10 +640,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.267 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.279 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$1.273 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.275 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$1.272 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -631,10 +652,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-0.47% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.37% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "0.07% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.17% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.9% (2021 est.)" @@ -654,7 +675,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$603.241 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "$678.976 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -671,13 +692,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "13.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "13.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "4.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.8% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "79% (2022 est.)" + "text": "75.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -709,11 +730,11 @@ "text": "light construction, textiles, soap, beer, fish processing, timber" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "6.59% (2022 est.)", + "text": "-2.06% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "76,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "77,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -761,10 +782,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.35% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.47% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.87% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.88% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "2.02% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -841,20 +862,20 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$46.247 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$64.476 million (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$75.017 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$75.288 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$249.404 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$352.814 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -862,6 +883,9 @@ "Currency": { "text": "dobras (STD) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "22.658 (2023 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2022": { "text": "23.29 (2022 est.)" }, @@ -873,9 +897,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "21.885 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "20.751 (2018 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/africa/ts.json b/africa/ts.json index b17d2407..ea64c47d 100644 --- a/africa/ts.json +++ b/africa/ts.json @@ -546,7 +546,7 @@ "text": "President Kais SAIED (since 23 October 2019)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Kamel MADDOURI (since 7 August 2024); President Kais SAIED dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed HACHANI the same day he appointed Kamel MADDOURI" + "text": "Prime Minister Kamel MADDOURI (since 8 August 2024); President Kais SAIED dismissed Prime Minister Ahmed HACHANI on 7 August 2024 and appointed Kamel MADDOURI as prime minister" }, "cabinet": { "text": "prime minister appointed by the president; cabinet members appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister" @@ -560,17 +560,60 @@ "note": "note: the president can dismiss any member of government on his own initiative or in consultation with the prime minister" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral legislature (enacted by the 2022 constitution) consists of:
newly added National Council of Regions and Districts (Le Conseil national des régions et des districts) (77 seats; members indirectly elected by regional and district councils; members of each Regional Council elect 3 members among themselves to the National Council; each District Council elects 1 member among themselves to the National Council; members serve 5-year term)
Assembly of the People's Representatives (161 seats; 151 members in single seat constituencies and 10 members from Tunisian diaspora directly elected by majoritarian two-round voting system; all members serve 5-year terms)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "National Council of Regions and Districts - last held on 18 April 2024 for 279 local councils, which indirectly elect the National Council (next to be held in 2029)
Assembly of Representatives of the People - last held on 17 December 2022 with a runoff on 29 January 2023 (next to be held in late 2027)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "National Council of Regions and Districts - percent of vote by party NA; seats by party NA
Assembly of Representatives of the People - percent of vote by party NA; seats by party NA
" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: in 2022, President SAIED issued a new electoral law that requires all legislative candidates to run as independents" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Assembly of People's Representatives (Majlis Nawwab ash-Sha'ab)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "161 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/17/2022 to 1/29/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council of Regions and Districts" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "77 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/19/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2029" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Court of Cassation (consists of the first president, chamber presidents, and magistrates and organized into 27 civil and 11 criminal chambers)" @@ -658,10 +701,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$153.637 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$153.152 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$152.988 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$153.092 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$149.106 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -670,10 +713,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.42% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.04% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.67% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.61% (2021 est.)" @@ -682,13 +725,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$12,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$12,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$12,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$12,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$12,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -734,22 +777,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "78% (2023 est.)" + "text": "73.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "16.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "15.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-3.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "51.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "51.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-58.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-55.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -761,11 +804,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, mining (particularly phosphate, iron ore), tourism, textiles, footwear, agribusiness, beverages" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-1.5% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.97% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.445 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.367 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -821,7 +864,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "5.56% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.92% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "6.3% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -848,27 +891,27 @@ "text": "24.7% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$1.111 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$4.018 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$3.969 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$2.79 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$2.524 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$2.77 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$19.732 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$17.258 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$17.254 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$14.054 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$11.237 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -880,14 +923,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$21.953 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$22.5 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$22.453 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$18.198 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$14.574 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$18.178 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -912,8 +955,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$18.169 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$22.336 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/tz.json b/africa/tz.json index b81986b3..e6742a90 100644 --- a/africa/tz.json +++ b/africa/tz.json @@ -595,19 +595,40 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by simple majority popular vote for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025); prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: John MAGUFULI reelected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%; note - President MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021 and his Vice President, Samia Suluhu HASSAN, assumed the office of the President on 19 March 2021

2015: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%" + "text": "2020: John MAGUFULI reelected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 84.4%, Tundu LISSU (CHADEMA) 13%, other 2.6%; note - President MAGUFULI died on 17 March 2021 and his Vice President, Samia Suluhu HASSAN, assumed the office of the president on 19 March 2021

2015: John MAGUFULI elected president; percent of vote - John MAGUFULI (CCM) 58.5%, Edward LOWASSA (CHADEMA) 40%, other 1.5%" }, - "note": "note 1: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; elections were held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%

note 2: the president is both chief of state and head of government

note 3: following the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency" + "note": "note 1: Zanzibar elects a president as head of government for internal matters; election held on 28 October 2020; Hussein MWINYI (CCM) 76.3%, Maalim Seif SHARIF (ACT-Wazalendo) 19.9%, other 3.8%

note 2: the president is both chief of state and head of government

note 3: following the death of President John MAGUFULI in March 2021, then Vice President Samia Suluhu HASSAN assumed the presidency" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Parliament (Bunge) (393 seats; 264 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 113 women indirectly elected by proportional representation vote, 5 indirectly elected by simple majority vote by the Zanzibar House of Representatives, 10 appointed by the president, and 1 seat reserved for the attorney general; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Bunge)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Tanzania National Assembly - last held on 28 October 2020 (next to be held in October 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - CCM 350, Chadema 20, ACT-Wazalendo 4, CUF 3; composition - men 246, women 147, percentage women 37.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "393 (264 directly elected; 118 indirectly elected; 10 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/28/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Revolutionary Party of Tanzania (CCM) (350); Chadema (Party for Democracy and Development) (20); Other (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "37.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -694,7 +715,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$234.05 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$233.786 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$222.506 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -706,7 +727,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.19% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.07% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.57% (2022 est.)" @@ -729,7 +750,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$79.158 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$79.062 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -755,31 +776,31 @@ "text": "23.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "27.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "28% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "28.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "28.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "53.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "54.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "8.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "42% (2023 est.)" + "text": "42.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "-1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "17.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.2% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-20% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-21% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -791,11 +812,11 @@ "text": "agricultural processing (sugar, beer, cigarettes, sisal twine); mining (diamonds, gold, and iron), salt, soda ash; cement, oil refining, shoes, apparel, wood products, fertilizer" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.9% (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.8% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "31.219 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "31.054 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -851,10 +872,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.42% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.96% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.92% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.93% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.79% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -876,31 +897,31 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "11.47% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", + "text": "11.49% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$2.958 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$5.384 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$5.482 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$2.388 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.459 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$2.374 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$13.98 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$11.986 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$9.874 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$8.555 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -912,15 +933,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$16.059 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$16.674 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$11.61 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$9.151 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -944,8 +965,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$15.913 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$19.178 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/ug.json b/africa/ug.json index aa59c284..8724ffde 100644 --- a/africa/ug.json +++ b/africa/ug.json @@ -546,7 +546,7 @@ "text": "Prime Minister Robinah NABBANJA (since 14 June 2021)" }, "cabinet": { - "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of the National Assembly or persons who qualify to be elected as members of the National Assembly" + "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president from among elected members of Parliament or persons who qualify to be elected as members of Parliament" }, "elections/appointments": { "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" @@ -556,14 +556,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Parliament (556 seats; 353 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 146 for women directly elected in single-seat districts by simple majority vote, and 30 \"representatives\" reserved for special interest groups - army 10, disabled 5, youth 5, labor 5, older persons 5; 27 ex officio members appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 14 January 2021 (next to be held in February 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NRM 336, NUP 57, FDC 32, DP 9, UPDF 10, UPC 9, independent 76 (excludes 27 ex-officio members); composition- men 368, women 189, percentage women 33.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "529 (499 directly elected; 30 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/14/2021 to 1/18/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Resistance Movement (NRM) (336); National Unity Platform (NUP) (57); Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) (32); Independents (74); Other (30)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "33.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -650,7 +671,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$135.668 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$135.803 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$128.923 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -662,7 +683,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.23% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.34% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.59% (2022 est.)" @@ -685,7 +706,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$49.273 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$48.769 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -714,34 +735,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "23.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "26% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.8% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "42.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "42.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "71.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "71.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "9.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "13.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-23.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-21.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -753,11 +774,11 @@ "text": "sugar processing, brewing, tobacco, cotton textiles; cement, steel production" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.5% (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.03% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "18.881 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "19.077 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -813,7 +834,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.63% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.93% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "2.74% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -843,27 +864,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$3.766 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$4.172 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$4.065 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$3.972 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$3.598 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$3.605 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$9.085 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$6.115 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$6.231 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$5.622 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -875,14 +896,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$13.853 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$11.145 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11.079 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$10.686 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$10.209 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$10.62 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -907,8 +928,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$9.636 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$11.436 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/uv.json b/africa/uv.json index 36078dca..8b9c58bc 100644 --- a/africa/uv.json +++ b/africa/uv.json @@ -559,14 +559,29 @@ "note": "note - on 30 September 2022, a military junta, led by TRAORE, took power and ousted Transition President Lt. Col. Paul-Henri Sandaogo DAMIBA and took over as head of the Patriotic Movement for Safeguard and Restoration

note - Transitional President TRAORE appointed KYLEM DE TAMBELA Prime Minister on 21 October 2022; the position had been vacant since 30 September 2022 when the military ousted former Prime Minister Albert OUEDRAOGO" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "prior to the 2022 coups and ad hoc suspension of laws and constitutional provisions, unicameral National Assembly (127 seats; 111 members directly elected in 13 multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote and 26 members elected in a nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms); 71-member Transitional Legislative Assembly (ALT) appointed by the military junta in 2022 indefinitely replaced the National Assembly" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlement)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 22 November 2020 (an amended Transitional Charter, adopted at a national forum in May 2024, extends the transitional period by 60 months as of 2 July 2024, to July 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; men 58, women 13, percentage women 18.3%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "Transitional Legislative Assembly (Assemblée législative de la transition)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "71" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/11/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "18.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2029" }, "note": "note: a series of coups in 2022 led to the ad hoc suspension of laws and constitutional provisions, including the unicameral National Assembly; a military junta in 2022 appointed the 71-member Transnational Legislative Assembly (ALT); a Transitional Charter, adopted in October 2022, provided for a transitional period that was extended in May 2024 until July 2029" }, @@ -661,7 +676,7 @@ "text": "$55.508 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$54.539 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$54.69 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -670,7 +685,7 @@ "text": "2.96% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.78% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.5% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.94% (2021 est.)" @@ -682,7 +697,7 @@ "text": "$2,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$2,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$2,500 (2021 est.)" @@ -752,11 +767,11 @@ "text": "cotton lint, beverages, agricultural processing, soap, cigarettes, textiles, gold" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.95% (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.29% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.577 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.633 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -810,7 +825,7 @@ "text": "2.78% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.91% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.9% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -894,8 +909,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.234 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.977 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/wa.json b/africa/wa.json index fd8acba4..7447830f 100644 --- a/africa/wa.json +++ b/africa/wa.json @@ -566,16 +566,60 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
National Council (42 seats); members indirectly elected 3 each by the 14 regional councils to serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (104 seats; 96 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed list, proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms and 8 nonvoting members appointed by the president)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "National Council - elections for regional councils to determine members of the National Council held on 25 November 2020 (next to be held on 25 November 2025)
National Assembly - last held on 27 November 2019 (next to be held in November 2024)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Nstional Council - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - SWAPO 28, LPM 6, IPC 2, PDM 2, UDF 2, NUDO 1, independent 1; composition - men 36, women 6, percentage women 14.3%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - SWAPO 65.5%, PDM 16.6%, LPM 4.7%, NUDO 1.9%, APP 1.8%, UDF 1.8%, RP 1.8%, NEFF 1.7%, RDP 1.1%, CDV .7%, SWANU .6%, other 1.8%; seats by party - SWAPO 63, PDM 16, LPM 4, NUDO 2, APP 2, UDF 2, RP 2, NEFF 2, RDP 1, CDV 1, SWANU 1; composition - men 58, women 46, percentage women 44.2%; total Parliament percentage women 35.6%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "104 (96 directly elected; 8 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/27/2024 to 11/30/2024" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "42 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/15/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "14.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" + }, + "note": "note: the Council primarily reviews legislation passed and referred by the National Assembly" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and at least 3 judges in quorum sessions)" @@ -684,13 +728,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$11,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$10,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$11,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$10,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -764,7 +808,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "989,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.106 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -806,19 +850,19 @@ "text": "1% (2015 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "47.3% (2015 est.)" + "text": "47.2% (2015 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.5% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.71% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.43% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.66% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.37% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.58% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -843,25 +887,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.848 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.831 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.628 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.634 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$1.391 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$1.407 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$5.641 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.691 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$5.314 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5.361 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$4.341 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4.353 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -875,13 +919,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$8.281 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$8.283 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$7.423 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$7.424 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$6.467 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6.466 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/wz.json b/africa/wz.json index 62482b9e..194f439e 100644 --- a/africa/wz.json +++ b/africa/wz.json @@ -534,14 +534,61 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Libandla consists of:
Senate (30 seats; 20 members appointed by the monarch and 10 indirectly elected by simple majority vote by the House of Assembly; members serve 5-year terms)
House of Assembly (70 seats statutory, current 69; 59 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies or tinkhundla by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, 10 members appointed by the monarch, and 1 ex-officio member - the attorney general; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Libandla)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last election held on 12 October 2023 , senate fully constituted on November 5 when monarch appointed remaining 20 senators; (next to be held in 2028)
House of Assembly - last held on 29 September 2023 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of seats by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 16, women 14, percentage women 46.7%

House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - independent 59; composition - men 58, women 16, percent of women 17.14%; total Parliament percentage women 28.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "74 (59 directly elected; 4 indirectly elected; 10 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/29/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2028" + }, + "note": "note: four women, one representing each region, elected by the members if representation of elected women is less than 30%" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "30 (10 indirectly elected; 20 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/6/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "46.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -620,22 +667,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$12.814 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12.468 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$12.222 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11.872 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$12.164 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11.88 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.84% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.01% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "0.48% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-0.07% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "10.68% (2021 est.)" @@ -644,18 +691,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$10,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$10,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$10,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$10,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$4.598 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$4.443 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -678,13 +725,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "8.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "33.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "34.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "53.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "51.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -714,11 +761,11 @@ "text": "soft drink concentrates, coal, forestry, sugar processing, textiles, and apparel" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.53% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.39% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "405,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "416,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -766,13 +813,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.62% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.8% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.64% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.69% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.72% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.79% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -787,34 +834,34 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2021": { - "text": "35.4% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "36.25% of GDP (2021 est.)" } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "24.13% (of GDP) (2021 est.)" + "text": "24.7% (of GDP) (2021 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$107.534 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$140.972 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$125.318 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$270.942 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$2.174 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$2.095 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$2.132 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$1.808 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -826,15 +873,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$2.351 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$2.288 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$2.173 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$1.686 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -858,8 +905,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$758.868 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$959.627 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/africa/za.json b/africa/za.json index 286d58e5..029191c5 100644 --- a/africa/za.json +++ b/africa/za.json @@ -547,7 +547,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021) " + "text": "President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)" }, "head of government": { "text": "President Hakainde HICHILEMA (since 24 August 2021)" @@ -556,21 +556,42 @@ "text": "Cabinet appointed by president from among members of the National Assembly" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026) note - the president is both chief of state and head of government" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2021: Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%

2016: Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%" + "text": "2021: Hakainde HICHILEMA elected president; percent of the vote - Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 57.9%, Edgar LUNGU (PF) 37.3%, other 4.8%

2016: Edgar LUNGU reelected president; percent of vote - Edgar LUNGU (PF) 50.4%, Hakainde HICHILEMA (UPND) 47.6%, other 2%; note - the president is both chief of state and head of government" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly (167 seats statutory, 166 seats current; 156 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote in 2 rounds if needed, and up to 8 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); 3 ex-officio members elected by National Assembly membership" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 12 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - UPND 53.9%, PF 38.1%, PNUP 0.6%, independent 7.4%; seats by party - UPND 82, PF 62, PNUP 1, independent 11; composition - men 142, women 25, percentage women 15%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "167 (156 directly elected; 8 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/12/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "United Party for National Development (UPND) (82); Patriotic Front (PF) (60); Independents (13); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -657,10 +678,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$76.493 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$76.129 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$72.277 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$72.251 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$68.672 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -669,7 +690,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.83% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.37% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "5.25% (2022 est.)" @@ -692,7 +713,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$28.163 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$27.578 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -721,34 +742,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "36.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "35.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "54.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "56.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "35.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "47.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "14.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "13.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "25.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "26.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "40.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-39.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-37.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -760,11 +781,11 @@ "text": "copper mining and processing, emerald mining, construction, foodstuffs, beverages, chemicals, textiles, fertilizer, horticulture" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.73% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.87% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "7.051 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "7.165 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -803,7 +824,7 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "1.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.5% (2022 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { "text": "39.1% (2022 est.)" @@ -842,27 +863,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$582.715 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$1.093 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$2.63 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$2.139 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$11.454 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$12.444 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$11.728 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$8.558 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -874,15 +895,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$10.854 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$10.022 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$7.691 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$5.866 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -905,6 +926,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$17.613 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Zambian kwacha (ZMK) per US dollar -" diff --git a/africa/zi.json b/africa/zi.json index 4f917d5d..d77bd919 100644 --- a/africa/zi.json +++ b/africa/zi.json @@ -566,20 +566,77 @@ "text": "each presidential candidate nominated with a nomination paper signed by at least 10 registered voters (at least 1 candidate from each province) and directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028); co-vice presidents drawn from party leadership" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2023: Emmerson MNANGAGWA reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 52.6%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44%, Wilbert MUBAIWA (NPC) 1.2%, other 2.2%

2018: Emmerson MNANGAGWA elected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 50.7%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44.4%, Thokozani KHUPE (MDC-N) 0.9%, other 4%" + "text": "2023: Emmerson MNANGAGWA reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 52.6%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44%, Wilbert MUBAIWA (NPC) 1.2%, other 2.2%

2018: Emmerson MNANGAGWA elected president in first round; percent of vote - Emmerson MNANGAGWA (ZANU-PF) 50.7%, Nelson CHAMISA (MDC-T) 44.4%, Thokozani KHUPE (MDC-N) 0.9%, other 4%" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 18 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)

National Assembly (280 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote and 10 additional seats reserved for candidates aged between 21 and 35 directly elected by proportional representation, members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "

Senate - last held for elected member on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028)

National Assembly - last held on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028); note - a byelection was held on 11 November 2023 due to the death of a candidate during the August general election; a special byelection was held on 9 December 2023 after nine opposition lawmakers were removed from their seats and disqualified from running again; another byelection was held on 3 February 2024 for six open seats

" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "

Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 33, CCC- 27, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2; composition - men 36, women 35, percentage of women 49.3%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 190, CCC-93; composition - men 192, women 75, percentage women 28.1%; total Parliament percentage women 32.5%

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "280 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/23/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "ZANU-PF (175); Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) (104)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2028" + }, + "note": "note: 60 seats are reserved for women and 10 additional seats are reserved for candidates aged 21 - 35" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "80 (60 directly elected; 20 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/23/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "ZANU-PF (33); Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) (27)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "49.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2028" + }, + "note": "note: 18 seats are reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 4 judges); Constitutional Court (consists of the chief and deputy chief justices and 9 judges)" @@ -616,7 +673,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires Elaine M. FRENCH (since August 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador Pamela M. TREMONT (since August 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "2 Lorraine Drive, Bluffhill, Harare" @@ -664,19 +721,19 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$58.583 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$56.249 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$55.817 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$53.399 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$52.399 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$50.311 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.96% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.34% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "6.52% (2022 est.)" @@ -688,18 +745,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$3,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$3,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$3,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$26.538 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$35.231 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -716,34 +773,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "27% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "46.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "18.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "77.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "76.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "15.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "11.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "12.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "3.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "28% (2022 est.)" + "text": "21.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-37% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-29.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -755,11 +812,11 @@ "text": "mining (coal, gold, platinum, copper, nickel, tin, diamonds, clay, numerous metallic and nonmetallic ores), steel, wood products, cement, chemicals, fertilizer, clothing and footwear, foodstuffs, beverages" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "5.5% (2022 est.)", + "text": "3.18% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "6.561 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "6.32 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -807,13 +864,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "11.74% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.37% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "11.27% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "9.41% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "9.07% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "9.45% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -835,26 +892,26 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$1.096 billion (2020 est.)" + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$133.877 million (2023 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2019": { - "text": "$920.472 million (2019 est.)" + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "$304.966 million (2022 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2018": { - "text": "-$1.38 billion (2018 est.)" + "Current account balance 2021": { + "text": "$348.215 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$7.603 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$7.65 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$7.453 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$6.462 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$5.263 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$6.575 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: GDP expenditure basis - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -867,14 +924,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$10.293 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$10.126 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9.569 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$7.964 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$5.489 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$8.104 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: GDP expenditure basis - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -898,6 +955,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.814 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Zimbabwean dollars (ZWD) per US dollar -" diff --git a/australia-oceania/aq.json b/australia-oceania/aq.json index 0e5ef057..c4fb769d 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/aq.json +++ b/australia-oceania/aq.json @@ -411,28 +411,19 @@ "text": "President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Governor Lemanu Peleti MAUGA (since 3 January 2021)" + "text": "Governor Nikolao PULA (since 3 January 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet consists of 12 department directors appointed by the governor with the consent of the Legislature or Fono" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state to serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as American Samoa, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2024)" + "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state to serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as American Samoa, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 19 November 2024 (next to be held in November 2028)" }, "election results": { "text": "
Lemanu Peleti MAUGA elected governor in first round; percent of vote - Lemanu Peleti MAUGA (independent) 60.3%, Gaoteote Palaie TOFAU (independent) 21.9%, I'aulualo Fa'afetai TALIA (independent) 12.3%" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Legislature or the American Samoa Fono consists of:
Senate (18 seats; members indirectly selected by regional governing councils to serve 4-year terms)
House of Representatives (21 seats; 20 members in single- and multi-seat constituencies directly elected by simple majority popular vote and 1 decided by public meeting on Swains Island; members serve 2-year terms)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2024)
House of Representatives - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - independent 18; composition - men 17, women 1; percentage women 5.6%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 20, women 1; percentage women 4.8%; total Legislature percentage women 5.1%" - }, "note": "note: American Samoa elects 1 member by simple majority popular vote to serve a 2-year term as a delegate to the US House of Representatives; the delegate can vote when serving on a committee and when the House meets as the Committee of the Whole House, but not when legislation is submitted for a “full floor” House vote" }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/as.json b/australia-oceania/as.json index a4f92d66..f59efc55 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/as.json +++ b/australia-oceania/as.json @@ -526,7 +526,7 @@ "text": "6 states and 2 territories*; Australian Capital Territory*, New South Wales, Northern Territory*, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia" }, "Dependent areas": { - "text": "Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Norfolk Island (6)" + "text": "Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Coral Sea Islands, Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Jervis Bay, Norfolk Island (7)" }, "Independence": { "text": "1 January 1901 (from the federation of UK colonies)" @@ -580,14 +580,69 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Federal Parliament consists of:
Senate (76 seats; 12 members from each of the 6 states and 2 each from the 2 mainland territories; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; members serve 6-year terms with one-half of state membership renewed every 3 years and territory membership renewed every 3 years)
House of Representatives (151 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by majority preferential vote; members serve terms of up to 3 years)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 21 May 2022 (next to be held in May 2025)
House of Representatives - last held on 21 May 2022 (next to be held in May 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party/coalition - Liberal/National Coalition 40.7%, ALP 34.2%, Greens 14.5%, Pauline Hansen's One Nation 2.6%, Jacqui Lambee Network 2.6%, United Australia Party 1.3%, independent 3.9%; seats by party/coalition - Liberal/National Coalition 31, ALP 26, Australian Greens 11, Pauline Hansen's One Nation 2, Jacqui Lambee Network 2, United Australia Party 1, independent 3; composition - 33 men, 42 women; percentage women 56%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition - ALP 50.9%, Coalition 36.4%, 7.9%, 2.6%, others less than 1%; seats by party/coalition - ALP 77, Coalition 55, independent 12, Greens 4, Katter's 1, Center Alliance 1, vacant 1; composition- 92 men, 59 women; percentage women 39.1%; total Federal Parliament percentage women 44.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "151 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/21/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Australian Labor Party (ALP) (77); Liberal National coalition (58); Independents (10); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "76 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/21/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Australian Labor Party (ALP) (15); Liberal (7); The Greens (6); Liberal/Nationals (5); Liberal National Party of Queensland (2); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "56.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -681,22 +736,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.584 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.588 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$1.537 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.535 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$1.475 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.472 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.02% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.44% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.27% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.24% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "2.11% (2021 est.)" @@ -705,18 +760,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$59,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$59,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$59,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$59,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$57,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$57,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.724 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$1.728 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -745,34 +800,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "27.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "27.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "64.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "63.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "49.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { "text": "21.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "26.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-21.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-22.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -784,11 +839,11 @@ "text": "mining, industrial and transportation equipment, food processing, chemicals, steel" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.34% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.88% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "14.501 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "14.504 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -834,10 +889,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "2.7% (2018 est.)" + "text": "2.8% (2018 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "26.6% (2018 est.)" + "text": "26.2% (2018 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -864,29 +919,29 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "57.97% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "58.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "23.6% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "23.63% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$21.384 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4.402 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$17.741 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$14.293 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$49.092 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$48.838 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$447.508 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$447.064 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$464.688 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -906,10 +961,10 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$363.573 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$379.066 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$367.488 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$370.66 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$299.549 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -1085,7 +1140,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) runs multiple national and local radio networks and TV stations, as well as ABC Australia, a TV service that broadcasts in the Asia-Pacific region and is the main public broadcaster; Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), a second large public broadcaster, operates radio and TV networks broadcasting in multiple languages; several large national commercial TV networks, a large number of local commercial TV stations, and hundreds of commercial radio stations are accessible; cable and satellite systems are available (2022)" + "text": "

Australia's media scene is creatively, technologically and economically advanced, there is a tradition of public broadcasting, but privately-owned TV and radio have the biggest audiences, the ownership of print and broadcast media is concentrated, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) runs national and local public radio and TV, the other main public broadcaster is the multilingual Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), National commercial TV is dominated by three big free-to-air networks, broadcasters must carry a minimum percentage of Australian-made programs, pay TV via cable, satellite and IPTV has a strong foothold, sports, news, game shows, imported and home-made dramas top the TV ratings, the industry has successfully exported its productions to English-speaking markets overseas

(2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".au" diff --git a/australia-oceania/bp.json b/australia-oceania/bp.json index 365c954a..816140e4 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/bp.json +++ b/australia-oceania/bp.json @@ -507,14 +507,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Parliament (50 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 17 April 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - OUR: 24.1%, independent 21.9%, SIDP 19.3%, SIUP 13.5%, KAD 4.5%, SIPRA 4.5%, PFP 3.2%, U4C 3.0%, DAP 1.6%, others 4.0%; seats by party - OUR Party 15, SIDP 8, SIUP 6, DAP 4, KAD 1, SIPRA 1, PFP 3, U4C 1, independents 11; composition - men 46, women 4, percentage women 8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "50 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/17/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Ownership Unity and Responsibility (OUR Party) (15); Solomon Islands Democratic Party (SIDP) (11); Solomon Islands United Party (UP) (6); Solomon Islands People First Party (SIPFP) (3); Independents (11); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -596,7 +617,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$2.025 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.027 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$1.967 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -608,7 +629,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.95% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.08% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "2.4% (2022 est.)" @@ -620,18 +641,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$2,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$2,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$2,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.631 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$1.633 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -697,7 +718,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "382,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "423,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -808,20 +829,20 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$688.22 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$661.604 million (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$694.515 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$660.996 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$117.742 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$201.529 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/ck.json b/australia-oceania/ck.json index d5bf8eb3..7e71f47f 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/ck.json +++ b/australia-oceania/ck.json @@ -232,14 +232,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council (7 seats; members directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms with 4 members renewed every 2 years)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Cocos (Keeling) Islands Shire Council" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 21 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 6, women 1, percent of women 16.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "7 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/21/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "16.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/cq.json b/australia-oceania/cq.json index 3d2246ad..7b836b42 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/cq.json +++ b/australia-oceania/cq.json @@ -430,15 +430,6 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Northern Marianas Commonwealth Legislature consists of:
Senate (9 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)

House of Representatives (20 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 2-year terms)

the Northern Mariana Islands directly elects 1 delegate to the US House of Representatives by simple majority vote to serve a 2-year term" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "CNMI Senate - last held on 8 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)

CNMI House of Representatives - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)

Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands delegate to the US House of Representatives - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "CNMI Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Republican Party 6, independent 3; composition - men 6, women 3, percentage women 33.3%

CNMI House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Republican Party 9, Democrat Party 8, independent 3; composition - men 17, women 3, percentage women 15%; total Commonwealth Legislature percentage women 20.7%

Northern Mariana Islands delegate to US House of Representatives - seat won by independent; composition - 1 man" - }, "note": "note: the Northern Mariana Islands delegate to the US House of Representatives can vote when serving on a committee and when the House meets as the \"Committee of the Whole House,\" but not when legislation is submitted for a “full floor” House vote" }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -496,15 +487,15 @@ "note": "note: GDP estimate includes US subsidy; data are in 2013 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { + "text": "16.64% (2022 est.)" + }, + "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { + "text": "4.97% (2021 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { "text": "-29.68% (2020 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2019": { - "text": "-11.32% (2019 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2018": { - "text": "-19.27% (2018 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { @@ -519,7 +510,7 @@ } }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$858 million (2020 est.)", + "text": "$1.096 billion (2022 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -543,7 +534,7 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "75.1% (2020 est.)" + "text": "66.2% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { "text": "28.9% (2016 est.)" @@ -552,10 +543,10 @@ "text": "26.3% (2016 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "14.9% (2020 est.)" + "text": "22.3% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-62.5% (2020 est.)" + "text": "-70.9% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/cw.json b/australia-oceania/cw.json index b2187780..4797b3fb 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/cw.json +++ b/australia-oceania/cw.json @@ -471,14 +471,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament, formerly the Legislative Assembly (24 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 1 August 2022 (next to be held by 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - CIP 44%, Demo 26.9%, Cook Islands United Party 26.9%, OCI 2.7%, other 0.2% independent 7.3%; seats by party - CIP 12, Demo 5, Cook Islands United Party 3, OCI 1, independent 3; composition - men 18, women 6, percentage women 25%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "24 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/1/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "CIP (12); Demo (5); Cook Islands United Party (3); OCI (1); independent (3)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2026" }, "note": "note: the House of Ariki, a 24-member parliamentary body of traditional leaders appointed by the King's representative, serves as a consultative body to the Parliament" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/fj.json b/australia-oceania/fj.json index dd6c2c1e..80c9f470 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/fj.json +++ b/australia-oceania/fj.json @@ -535,14 +535,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (55 seats; members directly elected in a nationwide, multi-seat constituency by open-list proportional representation vote with a 5% electoral threshold; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 14 December 2022 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - FijiFirst 42.5%, People's Alliance 35.8%, NFP 8.9%, SODELPA 5.1%, other 7.7%; seats by party - FijiFirst 26, People's Alliance 21, NFP 5, SODELPA 3; composition - men 50, women 5, percentage women 9.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "55 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/14/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "FijiFirst (26); People's Alliance (21); National Federation Party (NFP) (5); Social Democratic Liberal Party (Soldelpa) (3)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "9.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -629,10 +650,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$12.699 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12.617 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$11.756 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11.734 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$9.795 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -641,10 +662,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "8.03% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.52% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "20.02% (2022 est.)" + "text": "19.79% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "-4.88% (2021 est.)" @@ -653,30 +674,30 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$13,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$12,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$12,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$10,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$10,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$5.495 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$5.442 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "2.15% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "4.52% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "0.16% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "-2.6% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -690,34 +711,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "8.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "16.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "14.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "52.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "55.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "67.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "82.4% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.5% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.8% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-4.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "55.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "48.2% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-65.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-69.3% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -729,11 +750,11 @@ "text": "tourism, sugar processing, clothing, copra, gold, silver, lumber" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "15.32% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-4.86% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "391,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "390,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -781,10 +802,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "9.1% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.19% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "9.21% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "9.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "9.14% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -874,8 +895,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.235 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$1.499 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/fm.json b/australia-oceania/fm.json index d8eea575..98701fd2 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/fm.json +++ b/australia-oceania/fm.json @@ -476,14 +476,32 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Congress (14 seats; 10 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 2-year terms and 4 at- large members directly elected from each of the 4 states by proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 7 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats by party - independent 14; composition - men 11, women 2; percentage women 15.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "14 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "2 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/7/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/fp.json b/australia-oceania/fp.json index 2b03a8aa..fe5cea36 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/fp.json +++ b/australia-oceania/fp.json @@ -439,14 +439,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly of French Polynesia or Assemblée de la Polynésie française (57 seats; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly of French Polynesia (Assemblée de la Polynésie française)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Assembly of French Polynesia - last held on 16 and 30 April 2023 (next to be held in 2028)

French Senate - last held on 24 September 2023 (next to be held on 30 September 2026)

French National Assembly - last held in 2 rounds on 12 and 19 June 2022 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Assembly of French Polynesia - percent of vote by party - People's Servant Party 66.7%; List of the People 26.3%, I Love Polynesia 5.3%, Rally of Mahoi People 1.8%; seats by party - People's Servant People 38; List of the People 15, I Love Polynesia 3, Rally of the Mahoi People 1, composition - men 29, women 28, percentage women 49.1%

French Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Popular Rally 1, People's Servant Party 1; composition - NA

French National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - People's Servant Party 3; composition - NA" + "number of seats": { + "text": "57 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/30/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's Servant People (38); List of the People (15); I Love Polynesia (3); Rally of the Mahoi People (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "49.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2028" }, "note": "note 1: elections held in two rounds; in the second round, 38 members are directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by a closed-list proportional representation vote; the party receiving the most votes gets an additional 19 seats

note 2: French Polynesia indirectly elects 2 senators to the French Senate for 6-year terms with one-half the membership renewed every 3 years and directly elects 3 deputies to the French National Assembly for 5-year terms" }, @@ -577,6 +598,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "21.8% (2022 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2022 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "21.1% (2022 est.)" }, @@ -597,7 +621,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "137,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "127,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/gq.json b/australia-oceania/gq.json index 8535cff7..1ba10c85 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/gq.json +++ b/australia-oceania/gq.json @@ -428,21 +428,42 @@ "text": "Cabinet appointed by the governor with the consent of the Legislature" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state to serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Guam, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); gubernatorial election last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)" + "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state to serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of unincorporated territories, such as Guam, do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for 2 consecutive terms); gubernatorial election last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 3 November 2026)" }, "election results": { "text": "
2022: Lourdes LEON GUERRERO reelected governor; percent of vote - Lourdes LEON GUERRERO (Democratic Party) 55%, Felix CAMACHO (Republican Party) 44%; Josh TENORIO (Democratic Party) elected lieutenant governor

2018: Lourdes LEON GUERRERO elected governor; percent of vote -  Lourdes LEON GUERRERO (Democratic Party) 50.7%, Ray TENORIO (Republican Party) 26.4%; Josh TENORIO (Democratic Party) elected lieutenant governor" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislature of Guam or Liheslaturan Guahan (15 seats; members elected in a single countrywide constituency by simple majority vote to serve 2-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislature of Guam (Liheslaturan Guahan)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Guam Legislature - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
delegate to the US House of Representatives - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Guam Legislature - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Democratic Party 9, Republican Party 6; composition - men 9, women 6, percent of women 40%

Guam delegate to the US House of Representatives - Democratic Party 1 (man)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "15 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "2 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/8/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Party (9); Republican Party (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "40%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2024" }, "note": "note: Guam directly elects 1 member by simple majority vote to serve a 2-year term as delegate to the US House of Representatives; the delegate can vote when serving on a committee and when the House meets as the Committee of the Whole House, but not when legislation is submitted for a “full floor” House vote" }, @@ -567,7 +588,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "80,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "77,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/kr.json b/australia-oceania/kr.json index 47e8e602..534d85b8 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/kr.json +++ b/australia-oceania/kr.json @@ -526,14 +526,32 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Assembly or Maneaba Ni Maungatabu (45 seats; 44 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in two rounds if needed, and 1 member appointed by the Rabi Council of Leaders - representing Banaba Island; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Assembly (Maneaba Ni Maungatabu)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "first round held on 14 August 2024; second round held on 19 August 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - 33 TKP, 8 BKM, 4 Independents; composition - 40 men, 5 women; percentage women 11% (as of September 2024)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "45 (44 directly elected; 1 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/14/2024 to 8/19/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "11.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -606,22 +624,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$423.828 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$423.549 million (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$406.41 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$406.771 million (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$391.315 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$391.482 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.29% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.12% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.86% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.91% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.71% (2021 est.)" @@ -641,38 +659,50 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$279.034 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "$279.209 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "9.28% (2023 est.)" + }, + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { + "text": "5.35% (2022 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "2.05% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "2.55% (2020 est.)" - }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2019": { - "text": "-1.81% (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "23% (2016 est.)" + "text": "27.8% (2022 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "7% (2016 est.)" + "text": "9.8% (2022 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "70% (2016 est.)" + "text": "65.5% (2022 est.)" } }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { + "household consumption": { + "text": "100.9% (2022 est.)" + }, + "government consumption": { + "text": "61.5% (2022 est.)" + }, + "investment in fixed capital": { + "text": "19.1% (2022 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "1.2% (2022 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "7.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-92.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-92.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -684,7 +714,7 @@ "text": "fishing, handicrafts" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "21.11% (2021 est.)", + "text": "-6.23% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)": { @@ -699,7 +729,7 @@ } }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "21.9% (2020 est.)", + "text": "21.9% (2019 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -713,16 +743,16 @@ "text": "4% (2019 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "22.9% (2019 est.)" + "text": "22.8% (2019 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "5.38% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.17% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "10.48% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "10.38% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "4.62% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -744,31 +774,31 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "20.22% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "18.31% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$5.117 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$6.46 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$32.523 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$20.251 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$71.279 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$17.099 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$19.677 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$20.58 million (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$10.754 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$21.228 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -780,15 +810,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$293.624 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$254.438 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$272.004 million (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$201.984 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$148.77 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/kt.json b/australia-oceania/kt.json index bc745f4b..de01c37f 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/kt.json +++ b/australia-oceania/kt.json @@ -228,14 +228,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Christmas Island Shire Council (9 seats; members directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Christmas Island Shire Council" }, - "elections": { - "text": "held every 2 years with half the members standing for election; last held in October 2023 (next to be held in October 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats by party - independent 9; composition as of January 2024 - men 8, women 1, percentage women 13%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "9 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "independent (9)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/nc.json b/australia-oceania/nc.json index 74651990..f5125dc3 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nc.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nc.json @@ -423,7 +423,7 @@ "text": "President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017); represented by High Commissioner Louise LEFRANC (since 6 February 2023)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "President of the Government Louis MAPOU (since 22 July 2021)" + "text": "President of the Government Alcide PONGA (since 8 January 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet elected from and by the Territorial Congress" @@ -436,14 +436,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Territorial Congress or Congrès du Territoire (54 seats; members indirectly selected proportionally by the partisan makeup of the 3 Provincial Assemblies or Assemblés Provinciales; members of the 3 Provincial Assemblies directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Territorial Congress (Congrès du Territoire)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Territorial Congress - last held on 12 May 2019 (next to be held by 15 December 2024)
French Senate - election last held on 24 September 2023 (next to be held on 30 September 2026)
French National Assembly - election last held on 12 and 19 June 2022 (next to be held by June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Territorial Congress - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Future With Confidence 18, UNI 9, UC 9, CE 7, FLNKS 6, Oceanic Awakening 3, PT 1, LKS 1 (Anti-Independence 28, Pro-Independence 26)

French Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - UMP 2

French National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - CE 2" + "number of seats": { + "text": "54 (indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/12/2019" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Future With Confidence 18, UNI 9, UC 9, CE 7, FLNKS 6, Oceanic Awakening 3, PT 1, LKS 1 (Anti-Independence 28, Pro-Independence 26)" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2024" }, "note": "note 1: the Customary Senate is the assembly of the various traditional councils of the Kanaks, the indigenous population; it rules on laws affecting Kanaks 

note 2: New Caledonia indirectly elects 2 members to the French Senate and directly elects 2 members to the French National Assembly (see France entry for electoral details)" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/ne.json b/australia-oceania/ne.json index a6d596ff..cbc0bc6c 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/ne.json +++ b/australia-oceania/ne.json @@ -316,14 +316,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly or Fono Ekepule (20 seats; 14 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 6 directly elected from the National Register or \"common roll\" by majority vote; members serve 3-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Niue Assembly (Fono Ekepule)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 29 April 2023 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 20; composition - men 14, women 6, percentage women 30%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "20" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "29 April 2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "independents (20)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/nf.json b/australia-oceania/nf.json index df6d50a4..2301c6bf 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nf.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nf.json @@ -233,14 +233,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Norfolk Island Regional Council (5 seats; councillors directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms); mayor elected annually by the councillors" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Norfolk Island Regional Council" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 28 May 2016 (next originally scheduled for 13 March 2021 but was postponed)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "seats by party - independent 5; composition - men 4, women 1, percentage women 20%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "5 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/28/2016" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "independent (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2021 (postponed)" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/nh.json b/australia-oceania/nh.json index 25dcb202..449eca9a 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nh.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nh.json @@ -518,14 +518,35 @@ "note": "note: the National Council of Chiefs (Malvatu Mauri) is a formal advisory body of chiefs recognized by the country's constitution; it advises the government on matters of culture and language" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (52 seats; members directly elected in 8 single-seat and 9 multi-seat constituencies by single non-transferable vote to serve 4-year terms (candidates in multi-seat constituencies can be elected with only 4% of the vote)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 13 October 2022 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - UMP 7, VP 7, LPV 5, RMC 5, GJP 4, NUP 4, RDP 4, IG 3, PPP 2, NCM 2, VNDP 2, LM 1, NAG 1, PUDP 1, UCM 1, VLM 1, VPDP 1, independent 1; composition - men 50, women 1, percentage women 2%; note - political party associations are fluid" + "number of seats": { + "text": "52 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/13/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Union of Moderate Parties (UMP) (7); Vanua'aku Pati (VP) (7); Leaders Party of Vanuatu (LPV) (5); Reunification Movement for Change (RMC) (5); Graon mo Jastis Pati (Land and Justice Party, GJP) (4); National United Party (NUP) (4); Rural Development Party (RDP) (4); Iauko Group (IG) (3); Other (13)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -602,13 +623,13 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$999.536 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$999.162 million (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$977.896 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$977.53 million (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$959.511 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$959.152 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -626,13 +647,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$3,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$3,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$3,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -697,7 +718,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "142,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "137,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -725,7 +746,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "15.9% (2020 est.)", + "text": "15.9% (2019 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -745,7 +766,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "15.68% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.87% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "19.35% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -838,8 +859,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$295.759 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$329.915 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/nr.json b/australia-oceania/nr.json index 482af98e..bb099b80 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nr.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nr.json @@ -475,14 +475,29 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (19 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by majority vote using the \"Dowdall\" counting system by which voters rank candidates on their ballots; members serve 3-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 24 September 2022 (next to be held in September 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 19; composition - men 17, women 2, percentage women 10.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "19 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/24/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "10.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -546,22 +561,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$145.958 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$147.996 million (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$144.937 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$147.127 million (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$141.875 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$142.811 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.59% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.16% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.02% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "7.75% (2021 est.)" @@ -570,18 +585,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$11,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$11,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$12,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$11,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$12,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$154.128 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "$154.17 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -594,10 +609,10 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "54.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "42.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-113.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-98.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -613,14 +628,14 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Remittances": { - "Remittances 2018": { - "text": "4.99% of GDP (2018 est.)" + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "0.57% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2017": { - "text": "9.46% of GDP (2017 est.)" + "Remittances 2022": { + "text": "0.59% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2016": { - "text": "12.04% of GDP (2016 est.)" + "Remittances 2021": { + "text": "0.68% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -639,30 +654,30 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "44.35% (of GDP) (2020 est.)", + "text": "44.4% (of GDP) (2020 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { - "Current account balance 2018": { - "text": "$8.406 million (2018 est.)" + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$1.923 million (2023 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2017": { - "text": "$14.11 million (2017 est.)" + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "$2.966 million (2022 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2016": { - "text": "$2.079 million (2016 est.)" + "Current account balance 2021": { + "text": "$6.597 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$64.931 million (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exports 2022": { + "text": "$78.383 million (2022 est.)" + }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$187 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$105 million (2020 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2019": { - "text": "$32.7 million (2019 est.)" + "text": "$54.403 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -675,14 +690,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$150.193 million (2023 est.)" + }, + "Imports 2022": { + "text": "$165.371 million (2022 est.)" + }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$94.2 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$103 million (2020 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2019": { - "text": "$88.2 million (2019 est.)" + "text": "$141.185 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/nz.json b/australia-oceania/nz.json index ee1caf86..2f654402 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/nz.json +++ b/australia-oceania/nz.json @@ -552,14 +552,35 @@ "note": "note: according to Prime Minister LUXON, the Winston PETERS of the New Zealand First Party would be the deputy prime minister in the first half of the term while Act party leader, David SEYMOUR, would take the role for the second half of the term" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Representatives - commonly called Parliament (121 seats for 2023-26 term); 72 members directly elected in 65 single-seat constituencies and 7 Maori constituencies by simple majority vote and 49 directly elected by closed party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 3-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 14 October 2023 (next scheduled for October 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - National Party 38.1%, Labor Party 26.9%, Green Party 11.6%, ACT Party 8.6%, New Zealand First 6.1%; Maori Party 3.1%; seats by party - National Party 48, Labor Party 34, Green Party 15, ACT Party 11, New Zealand First 8, Maori Party 6; composition - 67 men, 56 women; percentage of women 45.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "120 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/14/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Party (49); Labour Party (34); Green Party (15); ACT New Zealand (11); New Zealand First (8); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "45.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -652,7 +673,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$254.77 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$255.026 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$253.17 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -664,7 +685,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.63% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.73% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "2.77% (2022 est.)" @@ -687,7 +708,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$253.466 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$252.176 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -734,16 +755,16 @@ "text": "21.1% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "25.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "24.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-1.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "24.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "24.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-29.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-26.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -759,7 +780,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.068 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.073 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -796,7 +817,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.24% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.32% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -827,7 +848,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$16.982 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$17.065 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$21.627 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -839,7 +860,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$59.043 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$59.029 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$57.485 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -859,7 +880,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$68.429 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$68.412 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$71.35 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/australia-oceania/pc.json b/australia-oceania/pc.json index d92c0be3..10e1f4c4 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/pc.json +++ b/australia-oceania/pc.json @@ -208,14 +208,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "direcunicameral Island Council: 10 seats; (7 members -- 5 councilors, the mayor, and the deputy mayor elected by popular vote -- and 3 ex officio non-voting members; the councilors and the deputy mayor serve 2-year terms, the mayor serves a 3-year term, and the administrator is appointed by the governor for an indefinite term)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Island Council" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 6 November 2019 (next to be held in - NA)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 5; composition - men 4, women 6, percent of women 60%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "10 (directly elected and appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "2 years note: the councilors and the deputy mayor serve 2-year terms, the mayor serves a 3-year term, and the administrator is appointed by the governor for an indefinite term" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6 November 2019" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "independent (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "60%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "N/A" }, "note": "note: the Council includes 5 councilors, the mayor, and the deputy mayor (who are elected by popular vote) and 3 ex officio non-voting members -- the administrator, who serves as both the head of government and the representative of the governor of Pitcairn Islands, the governor, and the deputy governor" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/ps.json b/australia-oceania/ps.json index 7403e8c7..f1b95385 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/ps.json +++ b/australia-oceania/ps.json @@ -499,14 +499,63 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Congress or Olbiil Era Kelulau consists of:
Senate (13 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by majority vote to serve 4-year terms)
House of Delegates (16 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Congress (Olbiil Era Kelulau)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2024)
House of Delegates - last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Delegates" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 13; composition - men 12, women 1; percentage women 7.7%

House of Delegates - percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 16; composition - men 15, women 1; percentage women 6.3%; note - total National Congress percentage women 6.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "16 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/3/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2024" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "15 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/3/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2024" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -548,7 +597,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires James BOUGHNER (since 9 September 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador Joel EHRENDREICH (since 29 September 2023)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Omsangel/Beklelachieb, Airai 96940" @@ -596,22 +645,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$284.695 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$280.025 million (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$283.424 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$274.866 million (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$284.454 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$278.538 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.45% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.88% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "-0.36% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-1.32% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "-14.16% (2021 est.)" @@ -623,15 +672,15 @@ "text": "$15,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$15,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$263.021 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "$281.849 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -648,34 +697,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "3.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "12.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "9.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "80.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "76.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "82% (2022 est.)" + "text": "77.8% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "38.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "36.3% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "38.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "36.6% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.8% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "14.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "13.5% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-78.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-74.3% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -686,7 +735,7 @@ "text": "tourism, fishing, subsistence agriculture" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-19.56% (2022 est.)", + "text": "-19.49% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { @@ -704,13 +753,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.38% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.69% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.81% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.76% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.82% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.8% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -725,12 +774,12 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2019": { - "text": "85.24% of GDP (2019 est.)" + "text": "85.2% of GDP (2019 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "17.93% (of GDP) (2020 est.)", + "text": "18.08% (of GDP) (2020 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/rm.json b/australia-oceania/rm.json index 100d75ba..540d8890 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/rm.json +++ b/australia-oceania/rm.json @@ -516,14 +516,32 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Parliament or Nitijela (33 seats; members in 19 single- and 5 multi-seat constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Nitijela)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 20 November 2023 (next to be held in November 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by part - independent 33; composition - men 29, women 4, percent of women 12.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "33 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/20/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "12.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" }, "note": "note: the Council of Iroij is a 12-member consultative group of tribal leaders that advises the Presidential Cabinet and reviews legislation affecting customary law or any traditional practice " }, @@ -566,7 +584,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Lance POSEY (since 18 August 2023)" + "text": "Ambassador Laura M. STONE (since 12 July 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Mejen Weto, Ocean Side, Majuro" @@ -614,22 +632,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$283.577 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$263.507 million (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$274.715 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$274.3 million (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$276.583 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$277.402 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.23% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-3.93% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "-0.68% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-1.12% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.11% (2021 est.)" @@ -641,15 +659,15 @@ "text": "$6,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$6,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$284 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "$259.3 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -662,34 +680,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "20.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "19.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "10.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "68.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "70.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "71.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "70.7% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "57.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "53.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "19.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "20.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-0.5% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "46.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "38.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-73.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-71.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -701,7 +719,7 @@ "text": "copra, tuna processing, tourism, craft items (from seashells, wood, and pearls)" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "10.24% (2022 est.)", + "text": "-2.81% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)": { @@ -736,13 +754,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "10.56% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.29% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "3.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "13.6% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "13.36% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "13.31% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -757,12 +775,12 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2019": { - "text": "41.73% of GDP (2019 est.)" + "text": "41.56% of GDP (2019 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "17.23% (of GDP) (2020 est.)", + "text": "17.16% (of GDP) (2020 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/tl.json b/australia-oceania/tl.json index e006bd24..2868dc24 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/tl.json +++ b/australia-oceania/tl.json @@ -297,14 +297,35 @@ "note": "note: the meeting place of the Tokelau Council and the head of government position rotates annually among the three atolls; this tradition has given rise to the somewhat misleading description that the capital rotates yearly between the three atolls; in actuality, it is the seat of the government councilors that rotates since Tokelau has no capital" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral General Fono (20 seats apportioned by island - Atafu 7, Fakaofo 7, Nukunonu 6; members directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 3-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "General Fono (Fono Fakamua)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 26 January 2023 depending on island (next to be held in January 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - independent 20; composition - men 17, women 3, percentage women 15%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "20" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "26 January 2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "independents (20)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/tn.json b/australia-oceania/tn.json index d3719733..e06393f1 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/tn.json +++ b/australia-oceania/tn.json @@ -522,7 +522,7 @@ "text": "King TUPOU VI (since 18 March 2012)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Acting Prime Minister Samiu VAIPULU (since 9 December 2024; note - former Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI resigned on 9 December 2024)" + "text": "Acting Prime Minister Samiu VAIPULU (since 9 December 2024); note - former Prime Minister Siaosi SOVALENI resigned on 9 December 2024)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet nominated by the prime minister and appointed by the monarch" @@ -536,14 +536,32 @@ "note": "note: a Privy Council advises the monarch" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Assembly or Fale Alea (30 seats statutory, 28 current); 17 people's representatives directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, and 9 indirectly elected by hereditary leaders; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly (Fale Alea)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 18 November 2021 (next to be held in November 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats by party - independent 12, nobles' representatives 9, DPFI 3, TPPI 3; composition - men 26, women 2, percentage women 7.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "30 (17 directly elected; 9 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/18/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "7.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -613,22 +631,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$700.437 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$724.972 million (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$714.816 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$742.114 million (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$734.406 million (2020 est.)" + "text": "$739.433 million (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "-2.01% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-2.31% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { - "text": "-2.67% (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.36% (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { "text": "0.49% (2020 est.)" @@ -637,10 +655,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$6,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$7,000 (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2020": { "text": "$7,000 (2020 est.)" @@ -648,7 +666,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$500.275 million (2022 est.)", + "text": "$518.18 million (2022 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -665,34 +683,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "16.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "15.6% (2022 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "15.9% (2021 est.)" + "text": "15.5% (2022 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "49.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "51.8% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "109% (2021 est.)" + "text": "77.9% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "30.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "30% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "27.2% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-1.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-0.4% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "12.5% (2021 est.)" + "text": "11.6% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-60.8% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-63.8% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -704,11 +722,11 @@ "text": "tourism, construction, fishing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.23% (2021 est.)", + "text": "-12.25% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "38,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "36,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -755,13 +773,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "45.03% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "41.94% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "46.95% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "41.98% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "38.26% of GDP (2020 est.)" + "text": "38.23% of GDP (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -776,35 +794,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2020": { - "text": "45.02% of GDP (2020 est.)" + "text": "43.92% of GDP (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "21.3% (of GDP) (2020 est.)" + "text": "20.79% (of GDP) (2020 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$30.073 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$28.84 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$27.749 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$33.414 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$36.294 million (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$32.382 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$95.345 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$59.926 million (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$57.534 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$99.78 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -816,14 +834,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$383.462 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$332.743 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$330.306 million (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$299.094 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$314.803 million (2020 est.)" + "text": "$298.304 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -848,8 +866,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$152.877 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$168.587 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/tv.json b/australia-oceania/tv.json index 1b272089..10c6f33e 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/tv.json +++ b/australia-oceania/tv.json @@ -513,14 +513,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Assembly or Fale I Fono (16 seats; members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Palamene)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 26 January 2024 (next to be held in January 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 16; composition - 16 men, 0 women, percentage women 0%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "Parliament of Tuvalu (Palamene o Tuvalu)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "16 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/26/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "0%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/australia-oceania/wf.json b/australia-oceania/wf.json index da7a9b83..69afd415 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/wf.json +++ b/australia-oceania/wf.json @@ -411,14 +411,29 @@ "note": "note: there are 3 traditional kings with limited powers" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Territorial Assembly or Assemblee Territoriale (20 seats - Wallis 13, Futuna 7; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Territorial Assembly (Assemblée territoriale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "
Territorial Assembly - last held on 20 March 2022 (next to be held in March 2027)
French Senate - last held on 24 September 2023 (next to be held on 30 September 2026)
French National Assembly - last held on 12 and 19 June 2022 (next to be held in June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Territorial Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - 2 members are elected from the list Ofa mo'oni ki tou fenua and 2 members are elected from list Mauli fetokoniaki, 1 seat each from 16 other lists; composition - men NA, women NA, percent of women NA

French Senate representative - LR 1

French National Assembly representative - independent 1" + "number of seats": { + "text": "20 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/20/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Ofa mo'oni ki tou fenua (2); Mauli fetokoniaki (2); 1 seat each from 16 other lists" }, "note": "note: 1 senator is indirectly elected to the French Senate by an electoral college for a 6-year term, and 1 deputy is directly elected to the French National Assembly for a 5-year term" }, diff --git a/australia-oceania/ws.json b/australia-oceania/ws.json index cc1176e5..2792a736 100644 --- a/australia-oceania/ws.json +++ b/australia-oceania/ws.json @@ -523,14 +523,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Assembly or Fono (54 seats); members from single-seat constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote, with a minimum 10% representation of women in the Assembly required; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly (Fono)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "election last held on 9 April 2021 (next election to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - HRPP 55%, FAST 37%, TSP 3%, independent 5%; seats by party – 35 FAST, HRPP 18, independent 1; composition - men 47, women 7, percentage women 13%
" + "number of seats": { + "text": "51 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/9/2021 to 11/26/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Faatuatua ile Atua Samoa ua Tasi (FAST) (32); Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) (22)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -613,19 +634,19 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.359 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.366 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$1.258 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$1.329 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.328 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "7.99% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.58% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "-5.31% (2022 est.)" @@ -637,18 +658,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$6,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$5,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$6,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$934.1 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "$938.189 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -668,31 +689,31 @@ "text": "11% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "11% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "67.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "67.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "86.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "87.7% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { "text": "18.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "34.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "34.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "2.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "28.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "28.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-62.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-61.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -708,7 +729,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "77,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "72,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -741,13 +762,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "28.36% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "28.24% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "33.61% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "29.44% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "29.43% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -771,22 +792,22 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$46.511 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$39.968 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$86.678 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$74.107 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$114.383 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$114.446 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$347.19 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$346.189 million (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$162.803 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$175.377 million (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$97.774 million (2021 est.)" @@ -803,7 +824,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$560.488 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$560.987 million (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$512.002 million (2022 est.)" @@ -834,8 +855,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$279.335 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$289.446 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json index 6f9ca72b..d86e197d 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/aa.json @@ -405,7 +405,7 @@ "text": "UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)" }, "etymology": { - "text": "translates as \"orange town\" in Dutch; the city is named after William I (1533-1584), Prince of Orange, the first ruler of the Netherlands" + "text": "translates as \"orange city\" in Dutch; in 1824, the city was named after the royal family of the Netherlands, the House of Orange-Nassau " } }, "Administrative divisions": { @@ -450,14 +450,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislature or Staten (21 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislature (Staten)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 6 December 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party AVP 32.2%, MEP 31.7%, FUTURO 13.2%, PPA 6.4%; seats by party - AVP 9, MEP 8, FUTURO 3, PPA 1; composition - men NA, women NA, percentage women - NA%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "21" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/25/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "MEP (9); AVP (7); ROOTS (2); MAS (2); Accion21 (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -506,43 +527,43 @@ "text": "small, tourism-dependent, territorial-island economy; very high public debt; COVID-19 crippled economic activity; partial recovery underway via tourism, benefitting from its high amount of timeshare residences; considering reopening oil refinery" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$4.35 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$4.498 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4.172 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$4.072 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$3.191 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$3.844 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "4.26% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "10.46% (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.52% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "27.64% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-23.98% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$40,500 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$42,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$38,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$38,200 (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$29,900 (2020 est.)" + "text": "$35,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.545 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$3.649 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -580,19 +601,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "53.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "52.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "19.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "20.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "21.5% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "83.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "88.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-77.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-81.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -608,14 +632,14 @@ } }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "1.03% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.08% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.17% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.16% of GDP (2021 est.)" - }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "1.37% of GDP (2020 est.)" + "text": "1.22% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -688,15 +712,15 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$1.468 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$1.544 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$1.513 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$1.213 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Exchange rates": { @@ -802,7 +826,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "2 commercial TV stations; cable TV subscription service provides access to foreign channels; about 19 commercial radio stations broadcast (2017)" + "text": "

Aruba observes freedom of the press, as guaranteed under Dutch law, the newspapers are in the Papiamento language, there are two commercial TV stations, a cable TV subscription service provides access to foreign channels and there are a wide range of commercial radio stations available

(2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".aw" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json index 220f23d4..dd813b45 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/ac.json @@ -488,14 +488,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (17 seats; members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister and leader of the opposition; members served 5-year terms)
House of Representatives (19 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms; in addition, 1 ex-officio seat is allocated for the attorney general and 1 seat for the speaker of the House - elected by the House membership following its first post-election session)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointed on 17 February 2023 (next appointments in 2028)
House of Representatives - last held on 18 January 2023 (next to be held in March 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - composition - men 10, women 7, percentage women 41.2%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - ABLP 47.1%, UPP 45.2%, BPM 1.5%, independent 5.2%; seats by party - ABLP 9, UPP 6, BPM 1, independent 1; composition - men 17, women 1, percentage women 5.6%; total Parliament percentage women 22.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "18 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/18/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) (9); United Progressive Party (UPP) (6); Barbuda People's Movement (BPM) (1); Independents (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "5.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "17 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/17/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "41.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -856,7 +905,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "state-controlled Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service (ABS) operates 1 TV station; multi-channel cable TV subscription services are available; ABS operates 1 radio station; roughly 15 radio stations, some broadcasting on multiple frequencies" + "text": "state-controlled Antigua and Barbuda Broadcasting Service (ABS) operates 1 TV station; multi-channel cable TV subscription services are available; ABS operates 1 radio station; roughly 20 radio stations (2024)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".ag" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json index f8542537..794fb4ee 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/av.json @@ -357,7 +357,7 @@ "text": "UTC-4 (1 hour ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)" }, "etymology": { - "text": "name derives from the capital's location between several hills" + "text": "name may derive from the capital's location among several hills" } }, "Administrative divisions": { @@ -401,14 +401,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Assembly (11 seats; 7 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 2 appointed by the governor, and 2 ex-officio members - the attorney general and deputy governor; members serve five-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 29 June 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - APM 7, AUF 4; composition - men 8, women 3, percentage women 27.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "11 (7 directly elected, 2 appointed, 2 ex-officio members)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/29/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "APM (7); AUF (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.3%" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -624,7 +642,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "1 private TV station; multi-channel cable TV subscription services are available; about 10 radio stations, one of which is government-owned" + "text": "1 private TV station; multi-channel cable TV subscription services are available; about 10 radio stations, one of which is government-owned (2024)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".ai" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json index a6ba4a81..d0fbca9d 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/bb.json @@ -511,17 +511,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (21 seats statutory - 21 current; members appointed by the president - 12 on the advice of the prime minister, 2 on the advice of the opposition leader, and 7 at the discretion of the president; members serve 5-year terms)
House of Assembly (30 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parlement de Barbade (Parliament of Barbados)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointments on 4 February 2022 (next appointments in February 2027)
House of Assembly - last held on 19 January 2022 (next to be held in January 2027)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - appointed - BLP 12, independent 9; composition - men 13, women 8, percentage women 38.1%

House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - BLP 69%, DLP 26.5%, other 4.5%; seats by party - BLP 30; composition - men 22, women 8, percentage women 26.7%; note - total Parliament percentage women 32.7%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: tradition dictates that the next election is held within 5 years of the last election, but constitutionally it is 5 years from the first seating of Parliament plus a 90-day grace period" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "30 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/19/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Barbados Labour Party (BLP) (30)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "21 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/4/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2027" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of the High Court with 8 justices) and the Court of Appeal (consists of the High Court chief justice and president of the court and 4 justices; note - in 2005, Barbados acceded to the Caribbean Court of Justice as the final court of appeal, replacing that of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)" @@ -609,22 +658,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$4.92 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.428 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$4.708 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5.214 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$4.148 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4.425 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.52% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.09% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "13.48% (2022 est.)" + "text": "17.83% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "-1.18% (2021 est.)" @@ -633,18 +682,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$17,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$19,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$16,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$18,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$14,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$6.394 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$6.721 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -670,13 +719,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "13.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "72.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "75.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -709,11 +758,11 @@ "text": "tourism, sugar, light manufacturing, component assembly for export" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.64% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-1.34% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "146,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "145,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -742,13 +791,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.33% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.27% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.46% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.36% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.72% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.61% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -763,12 +812,12 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2016": { - "text": "146.46% of GDP (2016 est.)" + "text": "133.2% of GDP (2016 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "27.39% (of GDP) (2016 est.)", + "text": "24.91% (of GDP) (2016 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -824,15 +873,15 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$1.606 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$1.52 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$1.673 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$1.358 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Exchange rates": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json index adea4d43..5f34ba35 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/bf.json @@ -472,17 +472,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (16 seats; members appointed by the governor-general - 9 selected on the advice of the prime minister, 4 on the advice of the leader of the opposition party, and 3 on the advice of the prime minister in consultation with the opposition leader; members serve 5-year terms)
House of Assembly (39 seats statutory, 38 seats current; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointments on 7 October 2021 (next appointments by 31 October 2026)
House of Assembly - last held on 16 September 2021 (next to be held by September 2026)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - appointed: PLP 12, FNM 4; composition - men 12, women 4, percentage women 25%

House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - PLP 52.5%, FNM 36.2%; seats by party - PLP 32, FNM 7; composition - men 32, women 7, percentage women 18%; total Parliament percentage women 20%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: Parliament sits for 5 years from the date of the last general election: the government may dissolve the parliament and call elections at any time" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "39 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/16/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) (32); Free National Movement (FNM) (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "17.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "16 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/6/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Court of Appeal (consists of the court president and 6 justices, organized in 3-member panels); Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 19 justices)" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json index 04fbc807..b8a88338 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/bh.json @@ -542,17 +542,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly consists of:
Senate (14 seats, including the president); members appointed by the governor-general - 6 on the advice of the prime minister, 3 on the advice of the leader of the opposition, and 1 each on the advice of the Belize Council of Churches and Evangelical Association of Churches, the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Belize Better Business Bureau, non-governmental organizations in good standing, and the National Trade Union Congress and the Civil Society Steering Committee; 1 seat is held by the Senate president elected from among the Senate members or from outside the Senate; members serve 5-year terms
House of Representatives (32 seats; 31 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and the speaker, who may be designated from outside the government; members serve 5-year terms and the speaker serves at the pleasure of the government up to the full 5-year term)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointed 11 November 2020 (next appointments in November 2025)
House of Representatives - last held on 11 November 2020 (next to be held in November 2025)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - all members appointed; composition - men 8, women 6, percentage women 42.9%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - PUP 59.6%, UDP 38.8%, other 1.6%; seats by party - PUP 26, UDP 5; composition - men 27, women 5, percentage women 15.6%; total percentage women in the National Assembly 23.9%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": " " }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "32 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/11/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's United Party (PUP) (26); United Democratic Party (UDP) (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "13 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/11/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "42.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court of Judicature (consists of the Court of Appeal with the court president and 3 justices, and the Supreme Court with the chief justice and 10 justices); note - in 2010, Belize acceded to the Caribbean Court of Justice as the final court of appeal, replacing that of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in London" @@ -641,22 +690,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$5.257 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.12 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$5.028 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5.062 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$4.624 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4.617 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.54% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.15% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "8.73% (2022 est.)" + "text": "9.65% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "17.86% (2021 est.)" @@ -665,18 +714,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$12,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$12,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$12,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$11,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.282 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$3.067 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -702,34 +751,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "13.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "14.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "63% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "56.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "15.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "20.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-2.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "53.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "55.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-52.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-51.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -741,11 +790,11 @@ "text": "garment production, food processing, tourism, construction, oil" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-4.52% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-2.48% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "190,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "191,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -774,13 +823,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "4.63% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.88% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "5.03% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "5% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "5.58% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "5.59% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -805,7 +854,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$90.63 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$19.753 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$235.566 million (2022 est.)" @@ -817,7 +866,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$1.462 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.536 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$1.369 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -837,7 +886,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$1.571 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.573 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$1.574 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -868,8 +917,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.176 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$1.287 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json index 72263b37..41e29ffc 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/cj.json @@ -424,14 +424,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (21 seats; 19 members directly elected by majority vote and 2 ex-officio members - the deputy governor and attorney general - appointed by the governor; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 14 April 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - independent 79.1%, PPM 19.6%; elected seats by party - independent 12, PPM 7; ex-officio members 2; composition - men 16, women 5, percentage women 23.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "21 (directly elected and appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/14/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "independent (12); PPM (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "23.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -480,43 +498,43 @@ "text": "dominant offshore banking territory; services sector accounts for over 85% of economic activity; recently adopted a fiscal responsibility framework to combat tax evasion and money laundering; large tourism sector; does not have any welfare system; high standard of living" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$5.705 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$5.467 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$5.199 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$4.956 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "4.36% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "5.16% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.9% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-4.95% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$78,100 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$79,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$76,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$76,300 (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$73,600 (2020 est.)" + "text": "$74,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$6.601 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$7.139 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -592,15 +610,15 @@ } }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "0.14% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.15% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.19% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.17% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "0.16% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Budget": { @@ -615,27 +633,27 @@ "text": "38.9% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "-$647.271 million (2022 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$821.404 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$794.205 million (2021 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2020": { "text": "-$827.492 million (2020 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2019": { - "text": "-$646.843 million (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2022": { + "text": "$5.019 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$4.054 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4.138 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Exports 2020": { "text": "$3.951 billion (2020 est.)" }, - "Exports 2019": { - "text": "$4.205 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -647,15 +665,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2022": { + "text": "$3.3 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$2.743 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.808 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Imports 2020": { "text": "$2.51 billion (2020 est.)" }, - "Imports 2019": { - "text": "$2.743 billion (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -667,14 +685,14 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$216.8 million (2020 est.)" + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$234 million (2023 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2019": { - "text": "$183.5 million (2019 est.)" + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { + "text": "$225.4 million (2022 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2018": { - "text": "$162.074 million (2018 est.)" + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { + "text": "$228.3 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, @@ -682,6 +700,12 @@ "Currency": { "text": "Caymanian dollars (KYD) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "0.833 (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2022": { + "text": "0.833 (2022 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2021": { "text": "0.833 (2021 est.)" }, @@ -690,12 +714,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "0.833 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "0.833 (2018 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2017": { - "text": "0.833 (2017 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json index 9b859795..20d3063a 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/cs.json @@ -557,14 +557,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (57 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - corresponding to the country's 7 provinces - by closed party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 6 February 2022 (next to be held in February 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - PLN 24.8%, PPSD 15%, PUSC 11.4%, PNR 10.1%, PLP 9.1%, 8.3%, other 21.3%; seats by party - PLN 19, PPSD 10, PUSC 9, PNR 7, PLP 6, PFA 6; composition - men 30, women 27, percentage women 47.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "57 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/6/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Liberation Party (PLN) (19); Democratic Social Progress Party (PPSD) (10); Christian Social Unity Party (USC) (9); New Republic Party (NR) (7); Broad Front (FA) (6); Progressive Liberal Party (LP) (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "49.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -679,13 +700,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$25,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$26,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$24,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$25,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$23,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$24,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -731,7 +752,7 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "65.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "64.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { "text": "14.9% (2023 est.)" @@ -740,13 +761,13 @@ "text": "16.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "37.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "38.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-33% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-33.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -762,7 +783,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.408 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.372 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -794,8 +815,8 @@ "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022": { - "text": "47.2 (2022 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2023": { + "text": "46.7 (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -809,16 +830,16 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "1.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "35.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "35.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.73% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.77% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.9% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -848,25 +869,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$844.64 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.238 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$2.235 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.272 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$2.061 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$2.063 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$33.699 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$33.683 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$29.404 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$29.392 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$23.609 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$23.608 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -880,13 +901,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$28.441 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$28.413 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$27.07 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$27.095 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$21.94 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$21.938 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -911,8 +932,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$12.877 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$15.89 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json index c7207061..e90ee779 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/cu.json @@ -565,14 +565,32 @@ "note": "note - on 19 April 2018, DIAZ-CANEL succeeded Raul CASTRO as president of the Councils of State and Ministers; on 10 October 2019 he was elected to the newly created position of President of the Republic, which replaced the position of President of the Councils of State and Ministers" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly of People's Power or Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (474 seats; (470 seats filled in 2023); members directly elected by absolute majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly of the People's Power (Asamblea nacional del Poder popular)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 26 March 2023 (next to be held in early 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Cuba's Communist Party is the only legal party, and officially sanctioned candidates run unopposed; composition- men 208, women 262, percent of women 55.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "470 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "other systems" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/26/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "55.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2028" }, "note": "note: the National Candidature Commission submits a slate of approved candidates; to be elected, candidates must receive more than 50% of valid votes, otherwise the seat remains vacant or the Council of State can declare another election" }, @@ -612,7 +630,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires Benjamin G. ZIFF (since 14 July 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires Mike HAMMER (since 14 November 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Calzada between L & M Streets, Vedado, Havana" @@ -672,15 +690,15 @@ "note": "note: data are in 2016 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "-1.93% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "1.77% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.25% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-10.95% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { @@ -754,11 +772,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, nickel, cobalt, pharmaceuticals, tobacco, construction, steel, cement, agricultural machinery, sugar" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-6.73% (2022 est.)", + "text": "-1.56% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.317 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.238 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json index 7d6f9e36..2d7847bc 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/do.json @@ -464,14 +464,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Assembly (32 seats; 21 representatives directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 9 senators appointed by the president - 5 on the advice of the prime minister, and 4 on the advice of the leader of the opposition party, plus 2 ex-officio members - the house speaker and the attorney general; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 6 December 2022 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - DLP 82.3%, independent 16.9%; (elected) seats by party - DLP 19, independent 2; composition - men 20, women 12, percent of women 37.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "32 (21 directly elected; 9 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/6/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Dominica Labor Party (DLP) (19); Independents (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "37.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -570,13 +591,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$15,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$17,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$16,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$14,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -586,7 +607,7 @@ }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { - "text": "3.48% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.23% (2023 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "7.78% (2022 est.)" @@ -618,6 +639,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "32.7% (2018 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2018 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "29.2% (2018 est.)" }, @@ -639,7 +663,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "9.05% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.25% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "6.22% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -731,8 +755,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$282.847 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$328.026 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/dr.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/dr.json index 42e4f26c..771d2040 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/dr.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/dr.json @@ -575,14 +575,69 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Congress or Congreso Nacional consists of:
Senate or Senado (32 seats; 26 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, and 6 members indirectly elected based upon province-wide party plurality votes for its candidates to the Chamber of Deputies; all members serve 4-year terms

House of Representatives or Camara de Diputados (190 seats; 178 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote using the D'Hondt method, 5 members in a nationwide constituency, and 7 diaspora members directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Congress of the Republic (Congreso Nacional de la República)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 19 May 2024 (next to be held on 21 May 2028)
House of Representatives - last held on 19 May 2024 (next to be held on 21 May 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRM 24, FP 3, APD 1, PPG 1, PRI 1, PRL 1, PRSC 1; composition - men NA, women NA, percentage women NA%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PRM 142, FP 28, PLD 13, PRSC 2, other 5; composition - men NA, women NA, percentage women NA%; total National Congress percent of women NA%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "190 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/19/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) and its allies (146); People’s Force (FP) and its allies (28); Other (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "36.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "32 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/19/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM) and its allies (24); People’s Force (FP) and its allies (3); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "12.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -776,7 +831,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.302 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.295 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -832,7 +887,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "8.65% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.74% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "9.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -924,6 +979,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$33.791 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Dominican pesos (DOP) per US dollar -" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json index 22f08869..12565e55 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/es.json @@ -554,14 +554,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa (84 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies and a single nationwide constituency by open-list proportional representation vote to serve 3-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly (Asamblea legislativa)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 28 February 2021 (next to be held in 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NI 66.5%, ARENA 12.2%, FMLN 6.9%, GANA 5.3%, PCN 4.1%, other 5%; seats by party - NI 56, ARENA 14, GANA 5, FMLN 4, other 5; composition - men 61, women 23, percent of women 27.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "60 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/4/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "New Ideas (N) (54); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -676,13 +697,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$11,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$11,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$11,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$10,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$10,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -759,7 +780,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.87 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.839 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -815,13 +836,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "23.94% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.09% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "24.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "24.54% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "25.74% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "26.25% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -835,13 +856,13 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2021": { - "text": "66.47% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "101.7% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "19.69% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "20.61% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -909,8 +930,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$11.276 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$13.076 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -1151,7 +1172,7 @@ } }, "Military and security service personnel strengths": { - "text": "approximately 25,000 active military personnel (21,000 Army; 2,000 Navy; 2,000 Air Force) (2023)" + "text": "approximately 25,000 active military personnel (21,000 Army; 2,000 Navy; 2,000 Air Force) (2024)" }, "Military equipment inventories and acquisitions": { "text": "the FAES is lightly armed with an inventory of mostly older imported arms and equipment, largely from the US  (2023)" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json index c4dc008c..20961709 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/gj.json @@ -492,14 +492,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (13 seats; members appointed by the governor general - 10 on the advice of the prime minister and 3 on the advice of the leader of the opposition party; members serve 5-year terms)
House of Representatives (15 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointments on 3 August 2022 (next to be held no later than 2027)
House of Representatives - last held on 23 June 2022 (next to be held no later than 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent by party - NA; seats by party - NDC 7, NNP 3, independent 3; composition - men 11, women 5, percentage women 31.3%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NDC 51.8%; NNP 47.8%; other 0.4%; seats by party - NDC 9; NNP 6; composition - men 9, women 4, percentage women 30.8%; note - total Parliament percentage women 31%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "15 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/23/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Democratic Congress (NDC) (9); New National Party (NNP) (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "13 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/31/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "30.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -581,7 +630,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$2.008 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.984 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$1.916 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -593,7 +642,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.81% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.57% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "7.32% (2022 est.)" @@ -605,18 +654,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$15,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$16,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$16,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$14,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.32 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$1.317 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -642,10 +691,10 @@ "text": "3.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "14.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "15% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "64.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "64.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -709,7 +758,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.74% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.21% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "5.74% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -801,8 +850,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$458.369 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$551.288 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/gt.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/gt.json index 9dc21027..6817ea17 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/gt.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/gt.json @@ -557,14 +557,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Congress of the Republic or Congreso de la Republica (160 seats; 128 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies in the country's 22 departments and 32 directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed party-list proportional representation vote, using the D'Hondt method; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress of the Republic (Congreso de la República)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 25 June 2023 (next to be held in June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - VAMOS 39, UNE 28, SEMILLA 23, CABAL 18, Valor-Unionist 12, VIVA 11, TODOS 6, VOS 4, BIEN 4, CREO 3, PPN 3, Victoria 3, Blue 2, Elephant 2, Change 1, Winaq-URNG 1; composition - men 128, women 32, percentage women 20%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "160 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/25/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Let’s Go for a Different Guatemala (Vamos) (39); National Unity of Hope Party (UNE) (28); Seed Movement (Semilla) (23); Cabal (18); Vision with Values (VIVA) (11); Other (41)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -658,22 +679,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$223.183 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$224.556 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$215.668 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$216.906 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$207.138 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$208.163 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.48% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.53% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.12% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.2% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8% (2021 est.)" @@ -682,18 +703,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$12,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$12,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$12,200 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$12,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$102.05 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$104.45 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -722,34 +743,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "9.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "22.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "62.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "61.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "87.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "87.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "11.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "16.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "17.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-32.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-31.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -761,11 +782,11 @@ "text": "sugar, textiles and clothing, furniture, chemicals, petroleum, metals, rubber, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.91% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.66% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "7.258 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "7.442 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -815,19 +836,19 @@ "text": "1.7% (2014 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "38.1% (2014 est.)" + "text": "38% (2014 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "19.46% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.13% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "19.16% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "19.04% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "17.9% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "17.82% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -847,12 +868,12 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "11.9% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "11.82% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$3.281 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.232 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$1.197 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -864,7 +885,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$17.308 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$17.328 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$18.141 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -884,7 +905,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$33.041 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$33.024 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$33.939 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -915,8 +936,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$10.336 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$12.243 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/ha.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/ha.json index c91aae83..7286b1bd 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/ha.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/ha.json @@ -555,17 +555,72 @@ "note": "note: former Prime Minister Ariel HENRY, who had assumed executive responsibilities following the assassination of President MOÏSE on 7 July 2021, resigned on 24 April 2024; a nine-member Presidential Transitional Council, equipped with presidential powers, was sworn in on 25 April 2024 and will remain in place until 7 February 2026" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly or the Assemblée nationale consists of:
Senate or le Sénat de la République (30 seats; 0 filled as of January 2023); members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 6-year terms (2-term limit) with one-third of the membership renewed every 2 years)
Chamber of Deputies or Chambre des députés (119 seats; 0 filled as of January 2023; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 4-year terms; no term limits)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 20 November 2016 with a runoff on 29 January 2017 (next originally scheduled for 27 October 2019 but postponed until political and civil society actors agree to a consensual process)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 9 August 2015 with runoff on 25 October 2015 and 20 November 2016 (next originally scheduled for 27 October 2019 but postponed until political and civil society actors agree to a consensual process)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - NA
Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - NA" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note 1: when the two chambers meet collectively, it is known as the National Assembly (or L'Assemblée nationale) and is convened for specific purposes spelled out in the constitution

note 2: as of October 2024, the Senate and Chamber of Deputies were not functional" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des Députés)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "119 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/9/2015 to 10/25/2015" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Haitian Tet Kale Party (PHTK) (9); Konvansyon Inite Demokratik (KID) (7); Ayiti an aksyon (AAA) (6); Fanmi Lavalas (6); Patriotic Unity Party (Inite Patriyotik) (4); People's Struggle Party (OPL) (7); Other (24)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "0%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "30 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/20/2016 to 1/29/2017" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Haitian Tet Kale Party (PHTK) (9); Truth (Vérité) (3); Konvansyon Inite Demokratik (KID) (2); Bouclier (2); Ayiti an aksyon (AAA) (2); Other (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "0%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court or Cour de cassation (currently 11 of 12 judges as prescribed by the constitution, 8 of whom were appointed in March 2023); note - Haiti is a member of the Caribbean Court of Justice; Constitutional Court, called for in the 1987 constitution but not yet established; High Court of Justice, for trying high government officials - currently not functional" @@ -606,7 +661,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador-designate Dennis HANKINS (since 14 March 2024); note - as of March 2024, Haiti has no government official to whom the Ambassador-designate can present his credentials 
" + "text": "Ambassador Dennis HANKINS (since 3 May 2024) 
" }, "embassy": { "text": "Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre, Port-au-Prince" @@ -678,7 +733,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$2,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$3,000 (2022 est.)" @@ -726,6 +781,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "13.9% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "5.3% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -746,7 +804,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.238 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.216 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -775,7 +833,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "21.4% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.91% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "18.75% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -802,27 +860,27 @@ "text": "18.2% (of GDP) (2017 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$682.57 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$491.954 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$87.656 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$51.548 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$1.095 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$1.355 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$1.272 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$1.018 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -834,15 +892,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$5.303 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$5.451 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$5.048 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$4.177 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -854,20 +912,20 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$2.586 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { - "text": "$2.368 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.173 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { - "text": "$2.734 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$2.59 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$2.457 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.645 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.13 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/ho.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/ho.json index 130e6377..5d85f45d 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/ho.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/ho.json @@ -559,14 +559,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Congress or Congreso Nacional (128 seats; members directly elected in 18 multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Congress (Congreso Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 28 November 2021 (next to be held on 30 November 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - LIBRE 39.8%, PNH 31.3%, PL 16.4%, PSH 10.9%, DC 0.8%, PAC 0.8%; seats by party - LIBRE 51, PNH 40, PL 21, PSH 14, DC 1, PAC 1; composition - men 93, women 35, percentage women 27.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "128 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/28/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Liberty and Refoundation Party (LIBRE) (50); National Party (PN) (44); Liberal Party (PL) (22); Salvador de Honduras Party (PSH) (10); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -761,7 +782,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.676 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.61 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -789,7 +810,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "48% (2019 est.)", + "text": "64.1% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -817,7 +838,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "25.58% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.07% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "27% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -847,10 +868,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.335 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.333 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$2.063 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.105 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$1.538 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -879,7 +900,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$17.861 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$17.789 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$17.943 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -910,8 +931,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$7.611 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$8.342 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/jm.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/jm.json index a69919e5..a60987ff 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/jm.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/jm.json @@ -531,14 +531,63 @@ "note": "note: the Jamaican Government, in May 2023, announced plans to hold a referendum in 2024 to determine whether or not to remain in the Commonwealth or become a republic" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (21 seats; 13 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister and 8 members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the opposition party leader; members serve 5-year terms (no term limits) or until Parliament is dissolved)
House of Representatives (63 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms (no term limits) or until Parliament is dissolved)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last full slate of appointments early on 3 September 2020 (next full slate in 2025)
House of Representatives - last held on 3 September 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 13, women 8, percentage women 38.1%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - JLP 57%, PNP 42.8%, independent 0.2%; seats by party - JLP 48, PNP 15; composition - men 45, women 14; percentage women 23.7%; note - total Parliament percentage women 27.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "63 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/3/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) (49); People's National Party (PNP) (14)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "21 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/15/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -735,7 +784,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.559 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.573 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -763,7 +812,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "17.1% (2016 est.)" + "text": "16.7% (2021 est.)" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2021": { @@ -780,7 +829,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "19.1% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.54% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "21.57% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -810,27 +859,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$583.407 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$129.756 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$149.262 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$156.91 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$7.275 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$6.424 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$4.401 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$3.249 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -842,15 +891,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$9.866 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$9.726 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$7.405 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$5.913 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -874,8 +923,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$9.148 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$9.776 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json index a18eacf5..c18b8a0a 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/mh.json @@ -419,14 +419,35 @@ "note": "note: effective with Constitution Order 2010, October 2010, the office of premier replaced the office of chief minister" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Assembly (12 seats; 9 members directly elected in a single constituency by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 18 November 2019 (next to be held in 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - MCAP 42.7%, PDM 29.9%, other 17.1%; seats by party - MCAP 5, PDM 3, independent 1; composition - men 8, women 4, percentage women 33.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "12 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/18/2019" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "MCAP (5); PDM (3); independent (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "33.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2024" }, "note": "note: the Assembly elects the speaker from the outside for a 5-year term; the Assembly includes 2 ex-officio members, the attorney general and the financial secretary" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/nn.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/nn.json index da3b98e8..2ca5f51f 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/nn.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/nn.json @@ -369,14 +369,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament of Sint Maarten (15 seats; members directly elected by proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament of Sint Maarten" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held 11 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA 23.9%, UPP 19.6%, URSM 13.9%, DP 13.6%, PFP 11.9%, NOW 10.3%, other 6.8%; seats by party - NA 4, UPP 3, URSM 2, DP 2, PFP2, NOW 2; composition - men 8, women 7, percentage women 46.7% (additional member is suspended)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "15 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/11/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "NA (4); UPP (3); URSM (2); DP (2); PFP (2); NOW (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "46.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -427,7 +448,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.912 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.919 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$1.849 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -439,7 +460,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "9.8% (2022 est.)" @@ -451,18 +472,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$46,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$44,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$45,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$43,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$41,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$40,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.623 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$1.628 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -498,10 +519,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.9% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.95% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "3.15% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.16% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "3.44% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -509,27 +530,27 @@ "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$116.693 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$41.64 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$56.984 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$300.6 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$290.458 million (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$311.463 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$1.504 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$1.372 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.375 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$790.938 million (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$527.044 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -541,15 +562,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$1.489 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$1.318 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.32 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$1.003 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$760.824 million (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/nu.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/nu.json index 2cd0032b..a178e9e0 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/nu.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/nu.json @@ -540,14 +540,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (92 statutory seats, current 91; 70 members in multi-seat constituencies, representing the country's 15 departments and 2 autonomous regions, and 20 members in a single nationwide constituency directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote; up to 2 seats reserved for the previous president and the runner-up candidate in the previous presidential election; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 7 November 2021 (next to be held on 1 November 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - FSLN 75, PLC 9, ALN 2, APRE 1, CCN 1, PLI 1, YATAMA 1; composition - men 42, women 49, percentage women 53.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "91 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/7/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) (75); Liberal and Constitutionalist Party (PLC) (9); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "53.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/pm.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/pm.json index 4e81469a..56c5e47b 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/pm.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/pm.json @@ -552,14 +552,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (71 seats; 45 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - populous towns and cities - by open list proportional representation vote and 26 directly elected in single-seat constituencies - outlying rural districts - by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 5 May 2024 (next to be held in May 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - independents 21, PRD 13, RM 13, CD 8, Panameñista 8, MOCA 3, PA 2, PP 2, MOLIRENA 1" + "number of seats": { + "text": "71 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/5/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Realizing Goals (RM) (14); Democratic Revolutionary Party (PRD) (13); Democratic Change (CD) (8); Panamenista Party (8); Independents (20); Other (8)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/rn.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/rn.json index 50dcdd32..b507d421 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/rn.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/rn.json @@ -345,14 +345,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Territorial Council (23 seats; members directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Territorial Council" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Territorial Council - first round held on 20 March and second round held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in March 2027)

French Senate - last held on 27 September 2020 (next to be held not later than September 2023)

French National Assembly - last held on 12 and 19 June 2022 (next to be held by June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Territorial Council - percent of vote by party in first round - RSM 25.4%, UD 24.7%, HOPE 17.5%, Saint Martin with You 13.8%, Alternative 11.2%, Future Saint Martin 7.5%; percent of vote by party in second round - RSM and Alternative 49.1%; UD 33.3%; HOPE, Saint Martin with You, and Future Saint Martin 17.6%; seats by party - RSM and Alternative 16; UD 5, HOPE, Saint Martin with You, and Future Saint Martin 2; composition - men 13, women 10, percentage women 43.5%

French Senate - 1 seat - UMP 1

French National Assembly - 1 seat - UMP 1" + "number of seats": { + "text": "23 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/27/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "RSM and Alternative (16); UD (5); HOPE, Saint Martin with You, and Future Saint Martin (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "43.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2027" }, "note": "note: 1 senator is indirectly elected to the French Senate by an electoral college for a 6-year term, and 1 deputy (shared with Saint Barthelemy) is directly elected to the French National Assembly for a 5-year term" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/rq.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/rq.json index 78a0eebe..ee83bca9 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/rq.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/rq.json @@ -459,30 +459,88 @@ "text": "President Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. (since 20 January 2021)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Governor Pedro PIERLUISI (since 2 January 2021)" + "text": "Governor Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (since 2 January 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet appointed by governor with the consent of the Legislative Assembly" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" + "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of Puerto Rico do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in Democratic and Republican party presidential primary elections; governor directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 4-year term (no term limits); election last held on 5 November 2024 (next to be held on 7 November 2028)" }, "election results": { - "text": "

2024: Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN elected governor; percent of vote - Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (PNP) 39.4%, Juan DALMAU Ramírez (PIP) 32.7%, Jesús Manuel ORTIZ (PPD) 21.1%, Javier JIMÉNEZ (PD) 6.7%, other 0.1%; note - GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN takes office 2 January 2025

2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%, other 7.6%

" + "text": "

2024: Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN elected governor; percent of vote - Jenniffer GONZÁLEZ-COLÓN (PNP) 39.4%, Juan DALMAU Ramírez (PIP) 32.7%, Jesús Manuel ORTIZ (PPD) 21.1%, Javier JIMÉNEZ (PD) 6.7%, other 0.1%

2020: Pedro PIERLUISI elected governor; percent of vote - Pedro PIERLUISI (PNP) 32.9%, Carlos DELGADO (PPD) 31.6%, Alexandra LUGARO (independent) 14.2%, Juan DALMAU (PIP) 13.7%, other 7.6%

" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "
bicameral Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa consists of:
Senate or Senado (30 seats statutory, 27 current; 16 members directly elected in 8 2-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 11 at-large members directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)
House of Representatives or Camara de Representantes (51 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
House of Representatives - last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PPD 12, NP 10, MVC 2, PD 1, PIP 1, independent 1; composition - men 14, women 13, percentage women 48.1%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PPD 26, PNP 21, MVC 2, PIP 1, PD 1; composition - men 41, women 10, percentage women 19.6%; total Legislative Assembly percentage women 29.5%" + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" }, "note": "note: Puerto Rico directly elects 1 member by simple majority vote to serve a 4-year term as a commissioner to the US House of Representatives; the commissioner can vote when serving on a committee and when the House meets as the Committee of the Whole House but not when legislation is submitted for a 'full floor' House vote; election of commissioner last held on 6 November 2018 (next to be held in November 2022)" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Camara de Representantes)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "51 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/3/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "PPD (26); PNP (21); MVC (2); PIP (1); PD (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2024" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "30 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/3/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "PPD (12); NP (10); MVC (2); PD (1); PIP (1); independent (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "48.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2024" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of the chief justice and 8 associate justices)" diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/sc.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/sc.json index 52c19071..786684e5 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/sc.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/sc.json @@ -508,14 +508,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly (15 seats, including the attorney general; 11 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 3 appointed by the governor general - 2 on the advice of the prime minister and the third on the advice of the opposition leader; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 5 August 2022 (next to be held on 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - SKNLP 44.4%, PLP 16.1%, PAM 16.2%, CCM 12.7%, other 10.6%; seats by party - SKNLP 6, CCM 3, PLP 1, CCM 1; composition - men 11, women 5, percentage women 31.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "16 (11 directly elected; 4 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/5/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "St. Kitts-Nevis Labour Party (SKNLP) (6); Concerned Citizens' Movement (CCM) (3); Peoples Labour Party (PLP) (1); People's Action Movement (PAM) (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/st.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/st.json index 02ca54c1..d130d51c 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/st.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/st.json @@ -505,14 +505,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Houses of Parliament consists of:
Senate (11 seats; all members appointed by the governor general; 6 on the advice of the prime minister, 3 on the advice of the leader of the opposition, and 2 upon consultation with religious, economic, and social groups; members serve 5-year terms)
House of Assembly (18 seats; 17 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and the speaker, designated from outside the Parliament; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Houses of Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointments on 17 August 2021 (next to be held in 2026)
House of Assembly - last held on 26 July 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 6, women 5, percentage women 45.5%

House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - SLP 50.1%, UWP 42.9%, other 0.3%, independent 6.6%; seats by party - SLP 13, UWP 2, independent 2; composition - men 16, women 2, percentage women 11.1%; note - total Parliament percentage women 24.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "18 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/26/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) (13); United Workers Party (UWP) (2); Independents (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "11.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "11 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/17/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "45.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -587,22 +636,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$4.083 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4.196 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$3.957 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4.105 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$3.351 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3.41 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.19% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.21% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "18.08% (2022 est.)" + "text": "20.39% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "12.23% (2021 est.)" @@ -611,18 +660,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$22,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$23,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$22,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$23,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$18,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$19,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$2.52 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.43 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -639,13 +688,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "8.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "74.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "76.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -677,11 +726,11 @@ "text": "tourism; clothing, assembly of electronic components, beverages, corrugated cardboard boxes, lime processing, coconut processing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.5% (2023 est.)", + "text": "12.4% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "101,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "100,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -709,7 +758,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "25% (2016 est.)", + "text": "25% (2015 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -729,13 +778,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.5% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.63% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.64% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.65% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "3.45% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "3.39% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -754,7 +803,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "18.23% (of GDP) (2017 est.)", + "text": "18.22% (of GDP) (2017 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -822,8 +871,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$687.824 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$930.267 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/tb.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/tb.json index 663b81a0..6bae9d1a 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/tb.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/tb.json @@ -320,7 +320,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Vincent BERTON (since 28 March 2022)" + "text": "President Emmanuel MACRON (since 14 May 2017), represented by Prefect Cyrille LE VELY (since 15 January 2025)" }, "head of government": { "text": "President of Territorial Council Xavier LEDEE (since 3 April 2022)" @@ -336,14 +336,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Territorial Council (19 seats; members elected by absolute majority vote in the first-round vote and proportional representation vote in the second round; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Territorial Council" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Territorial Council - first round held on 20 March 2022 and second round held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)

French Senate - election last held on 24 September 2023 (next to be held on 30 September 2026)

French National Assembly - election last held on 12 and 19 June 2022 (next to be held by June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Territorial Council - percent of vote by party in first round - SBA 46.2%, Saint Barth Action Equilibre 27.1%, Unis pour Saint Barthelemy 26.8%; percent of vote by party in second round - Saint Barth Action Equilibre and Unis pour Saint Barthelemy 50.9%, SBA 49.2%, seats by party - Saint Barth Action Equilibre and Unis pour Saint Barthelemy 13, SBA 6; composition - men NA, women NA, percentage women NA%

French Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - UMP 1

French National Assembly - percent of vote by party NA; seats by party - UMP 1" + "number of seats": { + "text": "19 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/27/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Saint Barth Action-Équilibre and Unis pour Saint Barthelemy (13); SBA (6)" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2027" }, "note": "note: 1 senator is indirectly elected to the French Senate by an electoral college for a 6-year term, and 1 deputy (shared with Saint Martin) is directly elected to the French National Assembly for a five-year term" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json index 15211a73..3b46fb9d 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/td.json @@ -500,21 +500,70 @@ "text": "president indirectly elected by an electoral college of selected Senate and House of Representatives members for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 January 2023 (next to be held by February 2028); the president usually appoints the leader of the majority party in the House of Representatives as prime minister" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2023: Christine KANGALOO elected president by the electoral college on 20 January 2023; electoral college vote  Christine KANGALOO (PNM) 48, Israel KHAN (UNC) 22

2018: Paula-Mae WEEKES (independent) elected president; ran unopposed and was elected without a vote; she was Trinidad and Tabago's first female head of state" + "text": "2023: Christine KANGALOO elected president by the electoral college on 20 January 2023; electoral college vote  Christine KANGALOO (PNM) 48, Israel KHAN (UNC) 22

2018: Paula-Mae WEEKES (independent) elected president; ran unopposed and was elected without a vote; she was Trinidad and Tabago's first female head of state" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (31 seats; 16 members appointed by the ruling party, 9 by the president, and 6 by the opposition party; members serve 5-year terms;)
House of Representatives (42 seats; 41 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and the house speaker - usually designated from outside Parliament; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointments on 28 August 2020 (next appointments in August 2025)
House of Representatives - last held on 10 August 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent by party - NA; seats by party - PNM 16, UNC 6, independent 9; composition - men 19, women 13, percentage women 40.6%

House of Representatives - percent by party - NA; seats by party - PNM 23, UNC 19; composition - men 30, women 12, percentage women 28.6%; total Parliament percentage women 33.8%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: Tobago has a unicameral House of Assembly (19 seats; 15 assemblymen directly elected by simple majority vote and 4 appointed councilors - 3 on the advice of the chief secretary and 1 on the advice of the minority leader; members serve 4-year terms)" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "42 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/10/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's National Movement (PNM) (22); United National Congress (UNC) (19)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "32 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/28/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "40.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2025" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court of the Judicature (consists of a chief justice for both the Court of Appeal with 12 judges and the High Court with 24 judges); note - Trinidad and Tobago can file appeals beyond its Supreme Court to the Caribbean Court of Justice, with final appeal to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)" @@ -594,7 +643,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$43.681 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$43.358 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$42.781 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -606,7 +655,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.35% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "1.48% (2022 est.)" @@ -618,18 +667,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$28,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$31,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$27,900 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$31,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$27,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$30,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$28.14 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$27.372 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -675,6 +724,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "19.8% (2021 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2021 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "45.4% (2017 est.)" }, @@ -694,7 +746,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "681,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "612,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -726,7 +778,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.63% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.74% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.68% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -755,27 +807,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$3.397 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$5.382 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5.244 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$2.695 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.356 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$2.629 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$11.544 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$17.584 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$11.542 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$6.44 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -787,15 +839,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$8.773 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$10.694 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$8.636 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$6.785 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/tk.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/tk.json index 80027dd0..92974189 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/tk.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/tk.json @@ -433,14 +433,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Assembly (21 seats; 15 members in multi-seat constituencies and a single all-islands constituency directly elected by simple majority vote, 1 member nominated by the premier and appointed by the governor, 1 nominated by the opposition party leader and appointed by the governor, and 2 from the Turks and Caicos Islands Civic Society directly appointed by the governor, and 2 ex-officio members; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 19 February 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats by party - PNP 14, PDM 1; composition - men 11, women 3, percentage women 27.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "21 (directly elected or appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/19/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "PNP (14); PDM (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json index be7ca869..24dac071 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/uc.json @@ -398,14 +398,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament of Curacao (21 seats; members directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament of Curacao" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 19 March 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - MFK 27.8%, PAR 13.9%, PNP 12.5%, MAN 6.4%, KEM 5.4%, TPK 5.2%; seats by party - MFK 9, PAR 4, PNP 4, MAN 2, KEM 1, TPK 1; composition - men 15, women 6, percent of women 28.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "21 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/19/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "MFK (9); PAR (4); PNP (4); MAN (2); KEM (1); TPK (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -477,43 +498,43 @@ "text": "high-income island economy; developed infrastructure; tourism and financial services-based economy; investing in information technology incentives; oil refineries service Venezuela and China; unique COVID-19 stimulus support applied to government debts rather than household support" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$4.271 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$4.137 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4.099 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$3.834 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$3.68 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "4.2% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "7.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "6.91% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.2% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-18.04% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$28,900 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$27,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$27,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$25,200 (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$23,700 (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.074 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$3.281 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -530,13 +551,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "11.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "73.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "73.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -583,38 +604,38 @@ } }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "5.38% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "5.16% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "5.18% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "5.22% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$654.688 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$877.284 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$822.667 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$507.018 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$688.805 million (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$508.758 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$2.107 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$2.049 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.046 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$1.373 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$1.014 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$1.363 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -627,14 +648,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$2.764 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$2.904 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.891 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$1.919 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$1.709 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$1.91 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/vc.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/vc.json index 7b039837..6af98de5 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/vc.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/vc.json @@ -495,14 +495,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Assembly (23 seats; 15 representatives directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 6 senators appointed by the governor general, and 2 ex officio members - the speaker of the house and the attorney general; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 5 November 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - ULP 49.58%, NDP 50.34%, other 0.8%; seats by party - ULP 9, NDP 6; composition - men 18, women 5, percentage women 21.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "22 (15 directly elected; 6 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/5/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "United Labour Party (ULP) (9); New Democratic Party (NDP) (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -593,13 +614,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$17,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$18,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$16,900 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$17,200 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$15,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -669,7 +690,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "53,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "52,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -698,7 +719,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "6.7% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.61% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "9.17% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -791,8 +812,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$414.492 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$502.862 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json index 78c190ec..ea3a6759 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/vi.json @@ -423,14 +423,29 @@ "note": "note; on 5 May 2022, Premier Andrew FAHIE was removed from office by a no confidence vote in House of Assembly following his arrest on drug trafficking and money laundering charges on 28 April 2022; Premier Dr. Natalio WHEATLEY sworn in as premier on 5 May 2022" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Assembly (15 seats; 13 members - 9 in single-seat constituencies and 4 members in a single, nationwide constituency directly elected by simple majority vote and 2 ex-officio members - the attorney general and the speaker - chosen from outside the House; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 24 April 2023 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - VIP 39.6%, NDP 29.1, PVIM 15.7%, PU 5%, independent 10.6%; seats by party - VIP 6, NDP 3, PVIM 3, PU 1; composition - men NA, women NA, percentage women NA%; note - percentages reflect 9 elected single seat constituencies, seat total includes four nationwide at-large elected members" + "number of seats": { + "text": "15 (directly elected and appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/24/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "VIP (6); NDP (3); PVIM (3); PU (1)" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json b/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json index 62da45b4..0a91130f 100644 --- a/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json +++ b/central-america-n-caribbean/vq.json @@ -423,19 +423,10 @@ "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by an Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); under the US Constitution, residents of the Virgin Islands do not vote in elections for US president and vice president; however, they may vote in the Democratic and Republican presidential primary elections; governor and lieutenant governor directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor; percent of vote - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%, Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%

2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah \"Foncie\" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%" + "text": "2022: Albert BRYAN, Jr. reelected governor; percent of vote - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 56%, Kurt VIALET (independent) 38%

2018: Albert BRYAN, Jr. elected governor in the second round; percent of vote in first round - Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 38.1%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 33.5%, Adlah \"Foncie\" DONASTORG, Jr. (independent) 16.5%, other 11.9%; percent of vote in second round- Albert BRYAN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 54.5%, Kenneth MAPP (independent) 45.2%, other 0.3%" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislature of the Virgin Islands (15 seats; senators directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by simple majority popular vote to serve 2-year terms)

the Virgin Islands directly elects 1 delegate to the US House of Representatives by simple majority vote to serve a 2-year term" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "Legislature of the Virgin Islands last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
Delegate to the US House of Representatives last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Legislature of the Virgin Islands - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Democratic Party 9, independent 6; composition - men 10, women 5, percent of women 33.3%

delegate to US House of Representatives - seat by party - Democratic Party 1" - }, "note": "note: the Virgin Islands delegate to the US House of Representatives can vote when serving on a committee and when the House meets as the Committee of the Whole House, but not when legislation is submitted for a “full floor” House vote" }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -479,43 +470,43 @@ "text": "high-income, tourism-based American territorial economy; severe COVID-19 economic disruptions; major rum distillery; high public debt; sluggish reopening of large oil refinery; environmentally susceptible to hurricanes; many informal industries" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { + "text": "$4.9 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$4.895 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4.965 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$4.759 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2019": { - "text": "$4.852 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$4.789 billion (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { + "text": "-1.31% (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "2.85% (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { "text": "-1.92% (2020 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2019": { - "text": "2.93% (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2022": { + "text": "$46,500 (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$46,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$46,900 (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$44,800 (2020 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2019": { - "text": "$45,500 (2019 est.)" + "text": "$45,100 (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$4.444 billion (2021 est.)", + "text": "$4.672 billion (2022 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -528,10 +519,10 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "65.8% (2021 est.)" + "text": "68.9% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "33.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "34.4% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "7.5% (2016 est.)" @@ -540,10 +531,10 @@ "text": "15% (2016 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "91.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "97.4% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-91.5% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-108.3% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -558,7 +549,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "46,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "48,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { diff --git a/central-asia/kg.json b/central-asia/kg.json index 54998a77..7af13c23 100644 --- a/central-asia/kg.json +++ b/central-asia/kg.json @@ -568,14 +568,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Supreme Council or Jogorku Kenesh (90 seats statutory, current 88; 54 seats allocated for proportional division among political party lists from the national vote and 36 seats allocated for candidates running in single-seat constituencies; members serve 5-year terms; parties must receive 5% of the vote to win seats in the Council)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Supreme Council (Jogorku Kenesh)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 28 November 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - AJK 17.3%, Ishenim 15%, Yntymak 12.1%, Alyans 9.2%, Butun Kyrgyzstan 7.8%, Yiman Nuru 6.8%, other 30%; seats by party - AJK 15, Ishenim 12, Yntymak 9, Alyns 7, Butun Kyrgyzstan 6, Yiman Nuru 5, other 36; composition - men 70, women 19, percentage women 21.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "90 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/28/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Ata-Jurt Kyrgyzstan (Fatherland) (15); Ishenim (Trust) (12); Yntymak (Harmony) (9); Alyans (Alliance) (7); Butun Kyrgyzstan (United) (6); Yiman Nuru (Ray of Faith) (5); Independents (34)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/central-asia/kz.json b/central-asia/kz.json index 8bb82281..ab06cc76 100644 --- a/central-asia/kz.json +++ b/central-asia/kz.json @@ -581,14 +581,63 @@ "note": "note: Prime Minister Alikhan SMAILOV resigned on 5 February 2024" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan consists of:
Senate (50 seats); 40 members indirectly elected by 2-round majority vote by the oblast-level assemblies and 10 members appointed by decree of the president; members serve 6-year terms, with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
Mazhilis (98 seats; 69 members directly elected in a single national constituency by party list proportional representation vote (5% minimum threshold to gain seats) and 29 directly elected in single-seat constituencies to serve 5-year terms" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlament)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 14 January 2023 (next to be held in 2026)
Mazhilis - last held on 19 March 2023 (next to be held in March 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Mazhilis)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 39, women 11, percentage women 22%

Mazhilis - percent of vote by party - Nur Otan 53.9%, Auvl 10.9%, Respublica 8.6%, Ak Zhol 8.4%, QHP 6.8%, NSDP 5.2%, Baytak 2.3%, Against all 3.9%; percent of vote by party (single-mandate districts) - Nur Otan 75.9%, independent 24%; seats by party - Nur Otan 62, Auvl 8, Respublica 6, Ak Zhol 6, QHP 5, NSDP 4, independent 7; composition - men 79, women 19, percentage women 18.4%; note - total Parliament percentage women 20.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "98 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/19/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Amanat party (62); Auyl party (8); Ak Zhol Democratic Party of Kazakhstan (6); Respublica (6); People's Party of Kazakhstan (5); Independents (7); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "50 (40 indirectly elected; 10 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/14/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "24%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -705,18 +754,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$35,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$34,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$34,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$33,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$33,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$32,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$261.421 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$262.642 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -745,34 +794,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "4.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "32% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "56% (2023 est.)" + "text": "56.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "49% (2022 est.)" + "text": "51.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "11.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "21.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "26.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "2.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "41.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "34.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-26.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-27.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -784,11 +833,11 @@ "text": "oil, coal, iron ore, manganese, chromite, lead, zinc, copper, titanium, bauxite, gold, silver, phosphates, sulfur, uranium, iron and steel; tractors and other agricultural machinery, electric motors, construction materials" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "7.36% (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.11% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "9.587 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "9.808 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -844,7 +893,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.17% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.12% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.21% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -864,33 +913,33 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2021": { - "text": "22.41% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "20.82% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "9.45% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "11.86% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$8.658 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$9.02 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$7.054 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6.435 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$2.673 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$2.679 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$90.167 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$90.531 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$93.598 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$93.623 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$71.726 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -907,10 +956,10 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$71.811 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$72.367 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$60.151 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$60.202 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$49.597 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -938,8 +987,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$22.643 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$26.441 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-asia/rs.json b/central-asia/rs.json index b4848b6e..bcc18b7a 100644 --- a/central-asia/rs.json +++ b/central-asia/rs.json @@ -616,17 +616,54 @@ "note": "note: there is also a Presidential Administration that provides staff and policy support to the president, drafts presidential decrees, and coordinates policy among government agencies; a Security Council also reports directly to the president" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Federal Assembly or Federalnoye Sobraniye consists of:
Federation Council or Sovet Federatsii (170 seats statutory, 169 as of April 2023; 2 members in each of the 83 federal administrative units (see note below) - oblasts, krays, republics, autonomous okrugs and oblasts, and federal cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg - appointed by the top executive and legislative officials; members serve 4-year terms)
State Duma or Gosudarstvennaya Duma (450 seats (see note below); as of February 2014, the electoral system reverted to a mixed electoral system for the 2016 election, in which one-half of the members are directly elected by simple majority vote and one-half directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Federal Assembly (Federalnoye Sobraniye)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "State Duma - last held 17 - 19 September 2021 (next to be held in September 2026)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Federation Council - composition - men 137, women 32, percentage women 18.9%

State Duma - percent vote by party - United Russia 50.9%, CPRF 19.3%, LDPR 7.7%, A Just Russia 7.6%, New People 5.3% other minor parties and independents 9.2%; seats by party - United Russia 324, CPRF 57, LDPR 21, A Just Russia 27, New People 13; Rodina 1, CP 1, Party of Growth 1, independent 5; composition - men 376, women 74, percentage women 16.4%; total Federal Assembly percentage women 17.1%

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note 1: the State Duma now includes 3 representatives from the \"Republic of Crimea,\" while the Federation Council includes 2 each from the \"Republic of Crimea\" and the \"Federal City of Sevastopol,\" both regions that Russia occupied and attempted to annex from Ukraine and that the US does not recognize as part of Russia" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "State Duma (Gossoudarstvennaya Duma)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "450 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/19/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "United Russia (326); Communist Party (KPRF) (57); A Just Russia (28); Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) (23); Other (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "16.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Council of the Federation (Soviet Federatsii)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "170 (all appointed)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "18.9%" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court of the Russian Federation (consists of 170 members organized into the Judicial Panel for Civil Affairs, the Judicial Panel for Criminal Affairs, and the Military Panel); Constitutional Court (consists of 11 members, including the chairperson and deputy); note - in February 2014, Russia’s Higher Court of Arbitration was abolished and its former authorities transferred to the Supreme Court, which in addition is the country’s highest judicial authority for appeals, civil, criminal, administrative, and military cases, and the disciplinary judicial board, which has jurisdiction over economic disputes" @@ -825,7 +862,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "72.408 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "72.459 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -857,8 +894,8 @@ "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2020": { - "text": "36 (2020 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2021": { + "text": "35.1 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -872,19 +909,19 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "3.1% (2020 est.)" + "text": "2.7% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "29% (2020 est.)" + "text": "26.6% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.34% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.13% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.15% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.14% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.52% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -912,10 +949,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$50.224 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$50.133 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$237.678 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$237.735 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$124.953 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -924,10 +961,10 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$465.432 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$465.66 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$640.709 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$640.878 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$549.717 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -944,7 +981,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$378.615 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$379.315 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$347.384 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/central-asia/ti.json b/central-asia/ti.json index 0db3ffb5..80fc9aac 100644 --- a/central-asia/ti.json +++ b/central-asia/ti.json @@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Emomali RAHMON (since 6 November 1994; head of state and Supreme Assembly Chairman since 19 November 1992)" + "text": "President Emomali RAHMON (since 16 November 1994; head of state and Supreme Assembly Chairman since 20 November 1992)" }, "head of government": { "text": "Prime Minister Qohir RASULZODA (since 23 November 2013)" @@ -543,21 +543,70 @@ "text": "Council of Ministers appointed by the president, approved by the Supreme Assembly" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (two-term limit); however, as the \"Leader of the Nation\" President RAHMON can run an unlimited number of times; election last held on 11 October 2020 (next to be held in 2027); prime minister appointed by the president" + "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 7-year term (two-term limit); however, as the \"Leader of the Nation\" President RAHMON has no term limit; election last held on 11 October 2020 (next to be held in 2027); prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Emomali RAHMON reelected president; percent of vote - Emomali RAHMON (PDPT) 92.1%, Rustam LATIFZODA (APT) 3.1%, and other 4.8%

2013: Emomali RAHMOND reelected president; percent of vote - Emomali RAHMOND (PDPT) 84%, Ismoil TALBAKOV CPT) 5%, other 11%" + "text": "
2020: Emomali RAHMON reelected president; percent of vote - Emomali RAHMON (PDPT) 92.1%, Rustam LATIFZODA (APT) 3.1%, other 4.8%

2013: Emomali RAHMON reelected president; percent of vote - Emomali RAHMON (PDPT) 84%, Ismoil TALBAKOV CPT) 5%, other 11%" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Supreme Assembly or Majlisi Oli consists of:
National Assembly or Majlisi Milli (34 seats; 25 members indirectly elected by local representative assemblies or majlisi, 8 appointed by the president, and 1 reserved for each living former president; members serve 5-year terms)
Assembly of Representatives or Majlisi Namoyandagon (63 seats; 41 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by 2-round absolute majority vote and 22 directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Supreme Council (Majlisi Oli)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "National Assembly - last held on 1 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
Assembly of Representatives - last held on 1 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Majlisi namoyandogon)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PDPT 47, APT 7, PERT 5, CPT 2, DPT1, SPT 1; composition - men 19, women 6, percentage women 24%

Assembly of Representatives - percent of vote by party - PDPT 50.4%, PERT 16.6%, APT 16.5%, SPT 5.2%, DPT 5.1%, CPT 3.1%, other 3.1%; seats by party - PDPT 47, APT 7, PERT 5, CPT 2, SPT 1, DPT 1; composition - men 48, women 15, percentage women 23.8%; total Supreme Assembly percentage women 27%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "63 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/1/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan (PDPT) (47); Agrarian Party of Tajikistan (APT) (7); Party of Economic Reforms of Tajikistan (PERT) (5); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Majlisi milli)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "33 (25 indirectly elected; 8 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/27/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -668,13 +717,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$4,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$4,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4,200 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$4,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -748,7 +797,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.677 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.724 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -888,6 +937,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.191 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Tajikistani somoni (TJS) per US dollar -" diff --git a/central-asia/tx.json b/central-asia/tx.json index e2249d01..34370f4c 100644 --- a/central-asia/tx.json +++ b/central-asia/tx.json @@ -563,22 +563,43 @@ "text": "Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029); note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV announced his intent to retire, setting up the early presidential election" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (no term limits); election last held on 12 March 2022 (next to be held in 2029); note - on 11 February 2022, President Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV announced his intent to retire, setting up an early presidential election" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 73%,  Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%; note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV

2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOW (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%" + "text": "2022: Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV elected president; percent of vote - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 73%, Khydyr NUNNAYEV (independent) 11.1%, Agadzhan BEKMYRADOV (IAP) 7.2%, other 8.7%; note - Serdar BERDIMUHAMEDOV is the son of previous president Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV

2017: Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV reelected president in the first round; percent of vote - Gurbanguly BERDIMUHAMEDOV (DPT) 97.7%, other 2.3%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly or Mejlis (125 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed to serve 5-year terms); formerly the Assembly was the lower house of the bicameral National Council or Milli Genes, which consisted of an upper house, the People's Council or Halk Maslahaty, and the Assembly or Mejlis" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly (Mejlis)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 26 March 2023 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - DPT 55, APT 11, PIE 11, independent 48 (individuals nominated by citizen groups); composition men 93, women 32, percentage women 25.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "125 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/26/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Party of Turkmenistan (DPT) (65); Groups of citizens of Turkmenistan (28); Agrarian Party (24); Party of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (8)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -618,7 +639,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Matthew S. KLIMOW (since 26 June 2019)" + "text": "Ambassador Elizabeth ROOD (since 31 July 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "9 1984 Street (formerly Pushkin Street), Ashgabat 744000" @@ -666,14 +687,14 @@ "text": "upper middle-income Central Asian economy; has 10% of global natural gas reserves, exporting to Russia and China; natural resource rich; authoritarian and dominated by state-owned enterprises; major central-south Asian pipeline development" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$131.576 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$94.79 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$123.778 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$93.205 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$89.192 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$116.552 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2017 dollars" }, @@ -690,19 +711,19 @@ "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$17,900 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$14,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$17,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$14,700 (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$14,300 (2020 est.)" + "text": "$16,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2017 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$59.887 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$60.629 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -715,13 +736,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "11.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "40.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "39.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "47.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "49.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -730,16 +751,16 @@ "text": "50% (2017 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "9.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "9.4% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "18.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "18.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "22.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-12.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-12.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -755,7 +776,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.163 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.419 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -791,15 +812,15 @@ } }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Budget": { @@ -875,8 +896,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.729 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.795 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/central-asia/uz.json b/central-asia/uz.json index 48d88462..31ba3c0d 100644 --- a/central-asia/uz.json +++ b/central-asia/uz.json @@ -559,21 +559,70 @@ "text": "Cabinet of Ministers appointed by the president with most requiring approval of the Senate chamber of the Supreme Assembly (Oliy Majlis)" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term; previously a 5-year term, extended to 7 years by a 2023 constitutional amendment); election last held on 9 July 2023  (next to be held in 2030); prime minister nominated by majority party in legislature since 2011 but appointed along with the ministers and deputy ministers by the president" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term; previously a 5-year term, extended to 7 years by a 2023 constitutional amendment); election last held on 9 July 2023  (next to be held in 2030); prime minister nominated by majority party in the Supreme Assembly since 2011 but appointed along with the ministers and deputy ministers by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2023: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in snap election; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 87.71%, Robaxon Maxmudova (Adolat) 4.47%, Ulugbek Inoyatov (PDP) 4.05%, Abdushukur Xamzayev (Ecological Party) 3.77%

2021: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 80.3%, Maqsuda VORISOVA (PDP) 6.7%, Alisher QODIROV (National Revival Democratic Party) 5.5%, Narzullo OBLOMURODOV (Ecological Party) 4.1%, Bahrom ABDUHALIMOV (Adolat) 3.4%

2016: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV elected president in first round; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 88.6%, Hotamjon KETMONOV (PDP) 3.7%, Narimon UMAROV (Adolat) 3.5%, Sarvar OTAMURODOV (National Revival Democratic Party) 2.4%, other 1.8%" + "text": "2023: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in snap election; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 87.7%, Robaxon Maxmudova (Adolat) 4.5%, Ulugbek Inoyatov (PDP) 4%, Abdushukur Xamzayev (Ecological Party) 3.8%

2021: Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV reelected president in first round; percent of vote - Shavkat MIRZIYOYEV (LDPU) 80.3%, Maqsuda VORISOVA (PDP) 6.7%, Alisher QODIROV (National Revival Democratic Party) 5.5%, Narzullo OBLOMURODOV (Ecological Party) 4.1%, Bahrom ABDUHALIMOV (Adolat) 3.4%" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Supreme Assembly or Oliy Majlis consists of:
Senate or Senat (100 seats); 84 members indirectly elected by regional governing councils and 16 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms); note - amendments to the constitution approved in April 2023 call for the reduction of Senate seats to 65 from 100
Legislative Chamber or Qonunchilik Palatasi (150 seats statutory, 140 seats current; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote with a second round if needed; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Supreme Assembly (Oliy Majlis)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held 16-17 January 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
Legislative Chamber - last held on 27 October 2024" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Legislative Chamber (Qonunchilik palatasi)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 68, women 22, percentage women 24.4%

Legislative Chamber - percent of vote by party - Liberal Democratic Party 34.8%, the National Revival Democratic Party 18.8%, the People's Democratic Party 17.1%, the Adolat (Justice) Social Democratic Party 16.2%, the Ecological Party 13.1%; seats by party - LDP 64, National Revival Democratic Party 29, PDP 20, Adolat 21, the Ecological Party 16" + "number of seats": { + "text": "150 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/27/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Movement of Entrepreneurs and Businesspeople - Liberal Democratic Party (UzLiDeP) (64); Milliy Tiklanish Democratic Party (O'zMTDP) (29); Social Democratic Party (\"Adolat\" SDP) (21); People's Democratic Party (XDP) (20); Ecological Party (O'EP) (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "65 (56 indirectly elected; 9 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/7/2024 to 11/12/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "24.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -663,22 +712,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$319.174 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$356.797 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$301.139 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$335.678 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$284.984 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$316.674 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.99% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.29% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.67% (2022 est.)" + "text": "6% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "7.4% (2021 est.)" @@ -687,18 +736,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$8,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$10,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$8,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$8,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$90.889 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$101.592 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -727,34 +776,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "23% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "30.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "41% (2023 est.)" + "text": "43.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "59.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "14.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "34.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "8.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "26.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-45.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-40.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -766,11 +815,11 @@ "text": "textiles, food processing, machine building, metallurgy, mining, hydrocarbon extraction, chemicals" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "6.15% (2023 est.)", + "text": "6.18% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "14.27 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "13.837 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -797,6 +846,9 @@ }, "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, + "Population below poverty line": { + "text": "11% (2023 est.)" + }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022": { "text": "31.2 (2022 est.)" @@ -820,13 +872,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "17.71% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.95% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "20.63% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "17.22% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "13.33% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "11.99% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -845,15 +897,15 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "14.79% (of GDP) (2020 est.)", + "text": "11.99% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$7.788 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$7.8 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$617.833 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.846 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$4.898 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -862,10 +914,10 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$24.536 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$25.05 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$21.926 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$20.966 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$16.442 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -882,10 +934,10 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$42.098 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$42.646 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$35.61 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$35.643 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$27.936 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -913,8 +965,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$22.305 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$27.185 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json index 2540ef60..da794435 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/bm.json @@ -589,14 +589,11 @@ "note": "note 1: the military took over the government on 1 February 2021 and declared a state of emergency

note 2: prior to the military takeover, the a state counsellor served the equivalent term of the president and was similar to a prime minister in that the holder acted as a link between the parliament and the executive branch


" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "prior to its dissolution after a coup, the bicameral Assembly of the Union or Pyidaungsu consisted of:
House of Nationalities or Amyotha Hluttaw, (224 seats; 168 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote with a second round if needed and 56 appointed by the military; members served 5-year terms)

prior to its dissolution after a coup, the House of Representatives or Pyithu Hluttaw, (440 seats, currently 433; 330 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 110 appointed by the military; members served 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly of the Union (Pyidaungsu Hluttaw)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "House of Nationalities - last held on 8 November 2020 
House of Representatives - last held on 8 November 2020" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "House of Nationalities - percent of vote by party - NLD 61.6%, USDP 3.1%, ANP 1.8%, MUP 1.3%, KySPD 1.3%, other 5.9%, military appointees 25%; seats by party - NLD 138, USDP 7, ANP 4, MUP 3, KySPD 3, SNLD 2, TNP 2, other 2, vacant 7 (canceled due to insurgency), military appointees 56

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NLD 58.6%, USDP 5.9%, SNLD 3.0%, other 7.5%, military 25%; seats by party - NLD 258, USDP 26, SNLD 13, ANP 4, PNO 3, TNP 3, MUP 2, KySPD 2, other 4, vacant 15 (canceled due to insurgency), military appointees 110" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note 1: the Assembly of the Union was dissolved on 1 February 2021 after a military coup led by Sr. General MIN AUNG HLAING; it was replaced by the State Administration Council

note 2: the military junta overturned the results of the 8 November legislative elections" }, @@ -688,7 +685,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$290.507 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$290.381 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$287.624 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -700,7 +697,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.96% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.04% (2022 est.)" @@ -712,18 +709,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$5,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$5,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$5,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$64.815 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$66.758 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -740,13 +737,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "20.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "38.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "37.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "41.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "39.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -778,11 +775,11 @@ "text": "agricultural processing; wood and wood products; copper, tin, tungsten, iron; cement, construction materials; pharmaceuticals; fertilizer; oil and natural gas; garments; jade and gems" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.53% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.02% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "22.884 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "22.662 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -838,7 +835,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.31% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.65% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "2.03% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -930,24 +927,29 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$9.292 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "kyats (MMK) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "2,100 (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2022": { + "text": "1,932.543 (2022 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2021": { + "text": "1,615.367 (2021 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2020": { "text": "1,381.619 (2020 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "1,518.255 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "1,429.808 (2018 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2017": { - "text": "1,360.359 (2017 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2016": { - "text": "1,234.87 (2016 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json index f3954c58..1c74d3e4 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/bx.json @@ -534,14 +534,32 @@ "note": "note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Council or Majlis Mesyuarat Negara Brunei (up to 45 seats; up to 30 appointed; up to 15 representatives from the country's four districts: Brunei and Muara (up to seven members), Belait (up to three), Tutong (up to three), and Temburong (up to two)); members serve 5-year terms" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Council (Majlis Mesyuarat Negara)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "January 2023 - appointed by the sultan" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Legislative Council last appointed January 2023; composition - men 30, women 4, percentage women 11.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "45 (all appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/20/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "11.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json index 6db29e92..7a43efc0 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/cb.json @@ -560,17 +560,67 @@ "note": "note:  MANET succeeded his father, HUN SEN, who had been prime minister since 1985" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament of Cambodia consists of:
Senate (62 seats; 58 indirectly elected by parliamentarians and commune councils, 2 indirectly elected by the National Assembly, and 2 appointed by the monarch; members serve 6-year terms)

National Assembly (125 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 25 February 2024 (next to be held in February 2030)
National Assembly - last held on 23 July 2023 (next to be held in July 2028)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - CPP 86%, KWP 12%; seats by party - CPP 57; KWP 3; independent 2; composition - men 50, women 12, percentage women 19.4%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - CPP 82.4%, FUNCINPEC 9.2%, KNUP 1.7%, CYP 1.3%, other 5.4% (14 other parties received votes); seats by party - CPP 120, FUNCINPEC 5; composition - men 108, women 17, percentage women 13.6%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: the EU, UN, and US condemned the July 2023 National Assembly election as neither free nor fair" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Radhsphea Ney Preah Recheanachakr Kampuchea)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "125 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/23/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Cambodian People's Party (CPP) (120); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2028" + }, + "note": "note: the EU, UN, and US condemned the July 2023 National Assembly election as neither free nor fair" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "62 (60 indirectly elected; 2 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/25/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2030" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Council (organized into 5- and 9-judge panels and includes a court chief and deputy chief); Constitutional Court (consists of 9 members); note - in 1997, the Cambodian Government requested UN assistance in establishing trials to prosecute former Khmer Rouge senior leaders for crimes against humanity committed during the 1975-1979 Khmer Rouge regime; the Extraordinary Chambers of the Courts of Cambodia (also called the Khmer Rouge Tribunal) was established in 2006 and began hearings for the first case in 2009; court proceedings remain ongoing in 2021" @@ -657,22 +707,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$85.9 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$116.576 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$81.499 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$111.067 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$77.442 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$105.674 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.96% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.24% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.1% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.03% (2021 est.)" @@ -681,18 +731,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$5,100 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$4,900 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$6,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$4,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$31.773 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$42.336 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -718,34 +768,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "21.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "38.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "40.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "33.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "36.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "41.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "60.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "8.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "15.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "73.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "66.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-40.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-67.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -757,11 +807,11 @@ "text": "tourism, garments, construction, rice milling, fishing, wood and wood products, rubber, cement, gem mining, textiles" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "4.3% (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.31% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "9.175 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "9.229 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -801,13 +851,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "8.81% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.57% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "8.87% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "6.54% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "9.42% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "6.9% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -826,12 +876,12 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "16.36% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "11.99% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$552.607 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$552.346 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$7.582 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -863,7 +913,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$29.42 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$29.421 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$34.759 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -882,17 +932,22 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$19.984 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$17.801 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$20.27 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$21.328 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$8.846 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "riels (KHR) per US dollar -" diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/ch.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/ch.json index d9aeacc2..89b5f0d0 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/ch.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/ch.json @@ -610,14 +610,29 @@ "note": "note: ultimate authority rests with the Communist Party Central Committee’s 25-member Political Bureau (Politburo) and its seven-member Standing Committee; XI Jinping holds the three most powerful positions as party general secretary, state president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National People's Congress (NPC) or Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui (maximum of 3,000 seats; members indirectly elected by municipal, regional, and provincial people's congresses, and the People's Liberation Army; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National People's Congress (Quanguo Renmin Daibiao Dahui)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "the 14th NPC convened on 5 March 2023; the 15th NPC will convene in March 2028" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats by party - NA; the 14th NPC consists of 2,977 delegates; 2,187 men, 790 women, percentage women 26.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "3000 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/5/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2028" }, "note": "note: in practice, only members of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), its 8 allied independent parties, and CCP-approved independent candidates are elected" }, @@ -715,10 +730,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$31.227 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$31.23 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$29.683 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$29.672 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$28.822 trillion (2021 est.)" @@ -727,10 +742,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.25% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.99% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.95% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.45% (2021 est.)" @@ -791,16 +806,16 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "37.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "39.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "16.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "41.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "41.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" @@ -818,11 +833,11 @@ "text": "world leader in gross value of industrial output; mining and ore processing, iron, steel, aluminum, and other metals, coal; machine building; armaments; textiles and apparel; petroleum; cement; chemicals; fertilizer; consumer products (including footwear, toys, and electronics); food processing; transportation equipment, including automobiles, railcars and locomotives, ships, aircraft; telecommunications equipment, commercial space launch vehicles, satellites" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.58% (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.7% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "779.246 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "781.103 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -854,8 +869,8 @@ "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2020": { - "text": "37.1 (2020 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2021": { + "text": "35.7 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -869,16 +884,16 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "3.1% (2020 est.)" + "text": "3.2% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "29.4% (2020 est.)" + "text": "28.2% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.28% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.16% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.15% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -971,8 +986,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$408.967 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$497.467 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json index 6695c024..5c35aec4 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/hk.json @@ -454,14 +454,29 @@ "note": "note: electoral changes that Beijing imposed in March 2021 expanded the Election Committee to 1,500 members" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Council or LegCo (90 seats); 20 members directly elected, 70 indirectly elected; members serve 4-year terms" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Council or LegCo" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 19 Dec 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by bloc: pro-Beijing 93.8%, non-establishment 6.2%; seats by association/bloc/party - pro-Beijing 89 (DAB 19, HKFTU 8, BPA 7, NPP 5, LP 4, NTAS 4, HKFEW 2, HKFLU 2, CF 2, RT 1, PP 1, KWND 1, NPHK 1, NCF-1; other/independent 41), non-aligned 1 (Third Side); composition - men 73, women 17, percentage women 18.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "90" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "20 members directly elected; 70 members indirectly elected" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "19 December 2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) 19, Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions (HKFTU) 8, Business and Professionals Alliance for Hong Kong (BPA) 7, NPP 5, Liberal (LP) 4, New Territories Association of Societies (NTAS) 4, Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers (HKFEW) 2, Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions (HKFLU) 2, Civil Force (CF) 2, Roundtable (RT) 1, Professional Power (PP) 1, Kowloon West New Dynamic (KWND) 1, New Prospect for Hong Kong (NPHK) 1, New Century Forum (NCF-1); other/independent 41" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note 1: all political candidates are evaluated by the Candidate Eligibility Review Committee (CERC), which was established in April 2022; CERC members are all appointed by the chief executive

note 2: Hong Kong's leading pro-democracy political parties boycotted the 2021 election" }, @@ -528,10 +543,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$485.559 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$485.834 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$470.434 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$470.421 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$488.412 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -540,7 +555,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.22% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.28% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "-3.68% (2022 est.)" @@ -552,7 +567,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$64,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$64,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$64,000 (2022 est.)" @@ -563,7 +578,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$382.055 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$380.812 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -592,34 +607,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "6.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "6.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "91% (2022 est.)" + "text": "91.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "70.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "70.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "13.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "16.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-1.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "176.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "176.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-175.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-176% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -631,11 +646,11 @@ "text": "trading and logistics, financial services, professional services, tourism, cultural and creative, clothing and textiles, shipping, electronics, toys, clocks and watches" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "5.06% (2022 est.)", + "text": "4.59% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.825 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.876 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -716,7 +731,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$35.366 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$34.901 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$36.525 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -728,7 +743,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$673.305 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$673.189 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$697.583 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -748,7 +763,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$670.085 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$670.434 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$682.881 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -768,13 +783,13 @@ }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { - "text": "$425.553 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$425.554 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { - "text": "$424.025 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$424.03 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { - "text": "$496.856 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$496.867 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/id.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/id.json index f1cd2c6a..b0f76b30 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/id.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/id.json @@ -593,14 +593,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral People's Consultative Assembly or Majelis Permusyawaratan Rakyat (MPR) consists of:
Regional Representative Council or Dewan Perwakilan Daerah (136 seats; non-partisan members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 4 each from the country's 34 electoral districts - by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms); note - the Regional Representative Council has no legislative authority

House of Representatives or Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (580 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by single non-transferable vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Regional Representative Council - last held on 14 February 2024 (next to be held in 2029)
House of Representatives - last held on 14 February 2024 (next to be held in 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Regional Representative Council - all seats elected on a non-partisan basis; composition - men 102, women 34, percentage women 25%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - PDI-P 16.7%, Golkar 15.3%, Gerindra 13.2%, PKB 10.6%, Nasdem 9.7%, PKS 8.4%, PD 7.4%, PAN 7.2%; other 11.5% (10 additional parties received votes); seats by party - PDI-P 110, Golkar 102, Gerindra 86, PKB 68, Nasdem 69, PKS 53, PD 44, PAN 48; composition - men 449, women 126, percentage women 21.9%; total People's Consultative Assembly percentage women NA" + "number of seats": { + "text": "580 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/14/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Indonesian Democratic Party - Struggle (PDI-P) (110); Party of Functional Groups (Golkar) (102); Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) (86); National Democratic Party (NasDem) (69); National Awakening Party (PKB) (68); Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) (53); National Mandate Party (PAN) (48); Democratic Party (PD) (44)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -721,13 +742,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$14,100 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$13,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$13,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$12,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$12,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -804,7 +825,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "140.931 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "142.688 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -837,7 +858,7 @@ }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2023": { - "text": "38.3 (2023 est.)" + "text": "36.1 (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -851,10 +872,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "3.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.3% (2023 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "31.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "29.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -890,7 +911,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.88 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$2.138 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$13.215 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -902,7 +923,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$292.79 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$290.969 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$315.746 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -922,7 +943,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$264.426 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$262.746 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$273.031 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -952,6 +973,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$237.223 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Indonesian rupiah (IDR) per US dollar -" diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json index f76c17aa..6adfed71 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/ja.json @@ -564,14 +564,69 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Diet or Kokkai consists of:
House of Councilors or Sangi-in (248 seats; 148 members directly elected in multi-seat districts by simple majority vote and 100 directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 6-year terms with half the membership renewed every 3 years)

House of Representatives or Shuugi-in (465 seats; 289 members directly elected in single-seat districts by simple majority vote and 176 directly elected in multi-seat districts by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve up to 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Diet (Kokkai)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "House of Councillors - last held on 10 July 2022 (next to be held in July 2025)
House of Representatives - last held on 27 October 2024 (next to be held by October 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Shugiin)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "House of Councillors - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party/grouping as of January 2024 - LDP 116, CDP-SDP 40, Komeito 27, JCP 11, Ishin 21, DPP 11, Reiwa 5, OW 2, NHK 2, independent 12; composition - men 182, women 66; percentage women 26.6%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - LDP 26.7%, CDP 21.2%, Ishin 9.4%, DPP 11.3%, Komeito 10.9%, Reiwa 7%, JCP 6.2%, Sanseito Party 3.4%, CPJ 2.1%; seats by party as of October 2024 - LDP 191, CDP 148, Ishin 38, DPP 28, Komeito 24, Reiwa 9, JCP 8, Sanseito Party 3, CPJ 3, SDP 1, Independents 12 ; composition - men 392 men, women 73; percentage women 15.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "465 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/27/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) (191); Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (148); Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) (38); Democratic Party for the People (28); Komeito (24); Other (36)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "15.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Councillors (Sangiin)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "248 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/10/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) (63); Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (17); Komeito (13); Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) (12); Other (20)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -670,7 +725,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$5.761 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.747 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$5.652 trillion (2022 est.)" @@ -682,7 +737,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.92% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.68% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "0.95% (2022 est.)" @@ -694,7 +749,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$46,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$46,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$45,200 (2022 est.)" @@ -705,7 +760,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$4.213 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$4.204 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -752,16 +807,16 @@ "text": "21.6% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "26% (2022 est.)" + "text": "25.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "21.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "21.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-25.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-23.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -777,7 +832,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "69.349 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "69.208 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -814,7 +869,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.13% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.11% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.13% of GDP (2022 est.)" diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/kn.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/kn.json index ac7ae7f1..75df5221 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/kn.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/kn.json @@ -541,14 +541,32 @@ "note": "note 1: KIM Jong Un's titles include general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (KWP), chairman of the KWP Central Military Commission, president of the State Affairs Commission, and supreme commander of the Korean People's Army

note 2: within the North Korean system, KIM Jong Un's role as chief of state is secondary to his role as general secretary of the Korean Workers' Party; chief of state is used to engage with non-communist countries such as the US; North Korea revised its constitution in 2019 to define \"the Chairman of the State Affairs Commission\" as \"the supreme leader who represents the state\"; functions as the commander-in-chief and chief executive; the specific titles associated with this office have changed multiple times under KIM's tenure, however, KIM Jong Un has been supreme leader since his father's death in 2011

note 3: the head of government functions as the technical head of state and performs related duties, such as receiving ambassadors' credentials" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) or Ch'oego Inmin Hoeui (687 seats; members directly elected by majority vote in 2 rounds if needed to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Supreme People's Assembly (Choe Go In Min Hoe Ui)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 10 March 2019 (next to be held in 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - KWP 607, KSDP 50, Chondoist Chongu Party 22, General Association of Korean Residents in Japan (Chongryon) 5, religious associations 3; ruling party approves a list of candidates who are elected without opposition; composition as of February 2024 - men 566, women 121, percentage women 17.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "687 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/10/2019" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "17.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note: the SPA functions as a rubberstamp legislature; the Korean Workers' Party selects all candidates" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json index 6a56a509..3a5e9d19 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/ks.json @@ -561,14 +561,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government; the prime minister serves as the principal executive assistant to the president, similar to the role of a vice president" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Gukhoe (300 seats; 253 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 47 directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Kuk Hoe)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 10 April 2024 (next to be held in April 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition (constituency) - Democratic Alliance 52.3%, PPP 45.7%, others 2%; percent of vote by party/coalition (proportional) - PPP 36.7%, Democratic Alliance 26.7%, Rebuilding Korea Party 24.3%, New Reform Party 3.6%, New Future Party 1.7%, others 7%; seats by party - Democratic Alliance 176 (DPK 169), PPP 108, Rebuilding Korea Party 12, New Reform Party 3, New Future Party 1; composition - men 240, women 60, percentage women 20%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "300 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/10/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Party of Korea (161); People Power Party (90); People Future Party (18); Other (31)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -701,7 +722,7 @@ }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { - "text": "3.59% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.6% (2023 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "5.09% (2022 est.)" @@ -745,6 +766,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "32.2% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "44% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -765,7 +789,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "29.611 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "29.699 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -796,8 +820,8 @@ "text": "14.4% (2016 est.)" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2016": { - "text": "31.4 (2016 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2021": { + "text": "32.9 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -811,10 +835,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "2.8% (2016 est.)" + "text": "2.9% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "24% (2016 est.)" + "text": "24.6% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/la.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/la.json index 77de60f4..a4a71bc4 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/la.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/la.json @@ -563,14 +563,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Sapha Heng Xat (164 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote from candidate lists provided by the Lao People's Revolutionary Party; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Sapha Heng Xat)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 21 February 2021 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - LPRP 158, independent 6; composition - men 128, women 36, percentage women 22%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "164 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/21/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) (158); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "22%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -739,6 +760,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "29% (2016 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2016 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "33.2% (2016 est.)" }, @@ -759,7 +783,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.174 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.173 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -815,7 +839,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.42% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.81% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.55% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -843,27 +867,27 @@ "text": "12.11% (of GDP) (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$404.523 million (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$10.954 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$458.754 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$446.505 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$230.973 million (2020 est.)" + "text": "$431.636 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$9.698 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$8.604 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$7.82 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$6.461 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -875,15 +899,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$8.596 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$7.772 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$7.983 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$6.527 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$5.816 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -906,6 +930,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$9.853 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "kips (LAK) per US dollar -" diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json index 69111b3e..832113b0 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/mc.json @@ -387,7 +387,7 @@ "text": "President of China XI Jinping (since 14 March 2013)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Chief Executive HO lat Seng (since 20 December 2019)" + "text": "Chief Executive Sam Hou FAI (since 20 December 2024)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Executive Council appointed by the chief executive" @@ -400,14 +400,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Assembly or Regiao Administrativa Especial de Macau (33 seats; 14 members directly elected by proportional representation vote, 12 indirectly elected by an electoral college of professional and commercial interest groups, and 7 appointed by the chief executive; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly (Regiao Administrativa Especial de Macau)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 12 September 2021 (next to be held in September 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - ACUM 20.1%, UPD 18%, NE 13.8%, UMG 12.7%, UPP 11.4%, ABL 10.8%, PS 6.6%, other 6.6%; seats by political group - ACUM 3, UPD 2, UGM 2, UPP 2, ABL 2, NE 2, PS 1; composition - men NA, women NA, percentage women NA%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "33 (14 directly elected, 12 indirectly elected, 7 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/12/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "United Citizens Association of Macau (ACUM) (3); Union for Development (UPD) (2); Macau-Guangdong Union (UGM) (2); Union for Promoting Progress (UPP) (2); Alliance for a Happy Home (ABL) (2); New Hope (NE) (2); Association of Synergy of Macau (PS) (1)" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -452,10 +470,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$71.837 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$71.248 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$39.791 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$40.699 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$50.626 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -464,10 +482,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "80.53% (2023 est.)" + "text": "75.06% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "-21.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-19.61% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "23.54% (2021 est.)" @@ -476,30 +494,30 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$102,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$105,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$57,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$60,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$73,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$74,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$47.062 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$45.803 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "0.48% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "1.05% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "0.03% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "0.81% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -513,31 +531,31 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "industry": { - "text": "9.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.4% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "90.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "91.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "29% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "13.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "13.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "14.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "92.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "91.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-49.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-50.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -549,11 +567,11 @@ "text": "tourism, gambling, clothing, textiles, electronics, footwear, toys" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-5.63% (2022 est.)", + "text": "6.78% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "407,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "396,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -582,10 +600,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.19% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.23% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.34% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.33% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.24% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -607,31 +625,31 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "17.07% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "16.7% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$16.955 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$2.782 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.845 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$2.683 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$3.635 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$43.613 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$20.985 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$21.071 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$28.163 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$15.578 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -643,14 +661,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$23.18 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$21.795 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$21.405 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$23.769 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$15.214 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$23.77 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/mg.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/mg.json index b82aca53..d3eed215 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/mg.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/mg.json @@ -576,14 +576,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral State Great Hural or Ulsyn Ikh Khural (126 seats; 78 members directly elected in a selected constituency by simple majority vote and 48 members directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "State Great Hural (Ulsiin Ih Hural)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 28 June 2024 (next to be held June 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - MPP 35.0%, DP 30.1%, HUN Party 10.4%, National Coalition 5.2%, CWGP 5%, other 14.3%; seats by party - MPP 68, DP 42, HUN Party 8, National Coalition 4, CWGP 4; composition - N/A" + "number of seats": { + "text": "126 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/28/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Mongolian People's Party (MPP) (68); Democratic Party (DP) (42); HUN Party (8); Other (8)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -673,7 +694,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$56.264 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$56.474 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$52.572 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -685,7 +706,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "7.02% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.42% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "5.03% (2022 est.)" @@ -697,18 +718,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$16,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$16,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$15,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$14,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$19.872 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$20.325 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -737,34 +758,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "10.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "40% (2023 est.)" + "text": "39.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "40.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "41% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "47.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "44.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "13.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "27.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "78% (2023 est.)" + "text": "76.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-69.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-66.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -776,11 +797,11 @@ "text": "construction and construction materials; mining (coal, copper, molybdenum, fluorspar, tin, tungsten, gold); oil; food and beverages; processing of animal products, cashmere and natural fiber manufacturing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "12.57% (2023 est.)", + "text": "12.89% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.403 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.409 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -808,7 +829,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "27.8% (2020 est.)", + "text": "27.1% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -828,7 +849,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.21% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.24% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "2.33% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -911,7 +932,7 @@ }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { - "text": "$4.782 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4.786 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$3.398 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -922,8 +943,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$9.085 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$8.894 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/my.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/my.json index 9bc47c63..add92cd6 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/my.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/my.json @@ -558,14 +558,51 @@ "note": "note: the position of the king is primarily ceremonial, but he is the final arbiter on the appointment of the prime minister" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament of Malaysia or Parlimen Malaysia consists of:
Senate or Dewan Negara (70 seats; 44 members appointed by the king and 26 indirectly elected by 13 state legislatures; members serve 3-year terms)

House of Representatives or Dewan Rakyat (222 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlimen)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - appointed
House of Representatives - last held on 19 Nov 2022 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Dewan Rakyat)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - appointed; composition - men 51, women 10, percentage women 16.4%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition - PH 37.5%, PN 30.4%, BN 22.4%, GPS 4%, WARISAN 1.8%, GRS 1.3%, other 2.6%; seats by party/coalition - PH 90, PN 50, BN 42, GPS 18, WARISAN 7, PEJUANG 4, PBM 3, PSB 1, MUDA 1, independent 4, vacant 2; composition - 192 men, 30 women; percentage women 13.5%; total Parliament percentage women 9.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "223 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/19/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Pakatan Harapan (PH) (76); National Alliance (PN) (52); National Front (BN) (30); Sarawak Parties Alliance (GPS) (23); Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) (22); Other (19)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Dewan Negara)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "70 (26 indirectly elected; 44 appointed)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "16.4%" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -656,22 +693,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.152 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.153 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$1.111 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.113 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$1.023 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.022 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.68% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.56% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "8.65% (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.86% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.3% (2021 est.)" @@ -680,18 +717,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$33,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$32,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$32,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$32,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$30,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$29,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$399.649 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$399.705 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -720,34 +757,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "7.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { "text": "37.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "53.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "53.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "60.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "60.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "12% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "19.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "3.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "68.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-63.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-63.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -759,11 +796,11 @@ "text": "Peninsular Malaysia - rubber and oil palm processing and manufacturing, petroleum and natural gas, light manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, medical technology, electronics and semiconductors, timber processing; Sabah - logging, petroleum and natural gas production; Sarawak - agriculture processing, petroleum and natural gas production, logging" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.43% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.33% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "17.308 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "17.75 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -819,7 +856,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.44% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.43% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.4% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -840,36 +877,36 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "60.27% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "60.18% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "11.65% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "11.64% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$6.257 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$12.271 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$12.738 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$14.493 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$14.138 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$274.1 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$312.857 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$312.88 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$263.836 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$208.217 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -881,15 +918,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$253.665 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$283.601 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$283.758 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$236.855 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$186.613 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -902,7 +939,7 @@ }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { - "text": "$113.438 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$113.463 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$114.659 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/pp.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/pp.json index 76ecb555..884f9ccf 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/pp.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/pp.json @@ -555,14 +555,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Parliament (111 seats; 89 members directly elected from single-seat open constituencies and 22 governors directly elected from 20 provincial constituencies, 1 autonomous region, and 1 district - all by instant runoff preferential vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held from 4-22 July 2022 (next to be held in June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PANGU PATI - 39, PNC - 17, URP - 11, NAP - 6, SDP - 4, PFP - 4, PP – 4, PNGP – 3,  ULP - 3, Advance PNG - 2, National Party - 2, Liberal Party - 2, AP - 1, Destiny Party - 1, Greens - 1, MAP - 1, NGP - 1, ODP - 1, PLP - 1, PMC - 1, PPP - 1, PRP - 1, THE - 1, independent - 10; composition - men 108, women 3, percentage women 2.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "118 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/4/2022 to 7/22/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Papua & Niugini Union Pati (PANGU) (39); People's National Congress Party (PNC) (15); United Resource Party (URP) (11); Others (40); Independents (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "2.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -646,22 +667,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$42.9 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$43.371 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$41.779 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$42.093 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$39.728 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$39.82 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.68% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.04% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.17% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.71% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "-0.78% (2021 est.)" @@ -681,7 +702,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$30.932 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$30.729 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -707,13 +728,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "16.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "17% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "40.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "36.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "39% (2022 est.)" + "text": "42% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -745,11 +766,11 @@ "text": "oil and gas; mining (gold, copper, and nickel); palm oil processing; plywood and wood chip production; copra crushing; construction; tourism; fishing; livestock (pork, poultry, cattle) and dairy farming; spice products (turmeric, vanilla, ginger, cardamom, chili, pepper, citronella, and nutmeg)" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "6.61% (2022 est.)", + "text": "-0.59% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.229 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.252 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -778,13 +799,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.01% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.03% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.01% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.05% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.01% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -799,35 +820,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "48.26% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "48.19% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "14.79% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "14.77% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$4.183 billion (2023 est.)" + }, + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "$4.567 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$4.499 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$3.419 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2019": { - "text": "$3.559 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$3.284 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$12.93 billion (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exports 2022": { + "text": "$14.862 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$11.625 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$9.175 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2019": { - "text": "$11.236 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$11.032 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -840,14 +861,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$7.192 billion (2023 est.)" + }, + "Imports 2022": { + "text": "$8.568 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$6.303 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$5.282 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2019": { - "text": "$6.329 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$6.43 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -860,20 +881,20 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$3.901 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$3.983 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$3.24 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$2.686 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$6.35 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$7.387 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -881,6 +902,9 @@ "Currency": { "text": "kina (PGK) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "3.59 (2023 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2022": { "text": "3.519 (2022 est.)" }, @@ -892,9 +916,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "3.388 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "3.293 (2018 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/rp.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/rp.json index cc587077..48c45e4f 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/rp.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/rp.json @@ -579,14 +579,66 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Congress or Kongreso consists of:
Senate or Senado (24 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by majority vote; members serve 6-year terms with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
House of Representatives or Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan (316 seats; 253 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 63 representing minorities directly elected by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 3-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress (Kongreso)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - elections last held on 9 May 2022 (next to be held in May 2025)
House of Representatives - elections last held on 9 May 2022 (next to be held in May 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Kapulungan Ng Mga Kinatawan)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NPC 5, PDP-Laban 5, NP 4, other 5, independent 5; composition - men 17, women 7, percentage women 29.2%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - PDP-Laban 22.7%, NP 13.7%, NUP 12.6%, NPC 11.7%,  Lakas-CMD 9.4%, LP 3.8%, HNP 2.5%, other 19.6%, independent 4%; seats by party - PDP-Laban 66, NP 36, NPC 35, NUP 33, Lakas-CMD 26, LP 10, HNP 6, other 35, independent 6, party-list 63; composition - men 226, women 85, percentage women 27.3%; total Congress percentage women 27.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "316 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/9/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "24 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/9/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Nationalist People's Coalition (NPC) (5); Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) (5); Nacionalista Party (NP) (4); Independents (5); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -701,13 +753,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$9,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$9,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$9,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$8,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$8,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -784,7 +836,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "49.477 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "49.414 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -866,12 +918,12 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "14.62% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "14.1% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$11.206 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$11.817 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$18.261 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -883,7 +935,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$103.601 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$103.714 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$98.832 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -903,7 +955,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$150.269 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$150.914 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$152.638 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -933,6 +985,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$67.114 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Philippine pesos (PHP) per US dollar -" diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/sn.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/sn.json index 23ffa110..00bfb22d 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/sn.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/sn.json @@ -549,14 +549,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (104 seats statutory; 93 members directly elected by simple majority popular vote, up to 9 nominated by a parliamentary selection committee and appointed by the president, and up to 12 non-constituency members from opposition parties to ensure political diversity; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 10 July 2020 (next must be held by 24 November 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - PAP 89.2%, WP 10.6%, other 0.2%; seats by party - PAP 79, WP 10, PSP 2, independent 9; composition - men 70, women 29, percentage women 29.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "104 (93 directly elected; 9 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/10/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's Action Party (PAP) (83); Workers' Party (WPS) (10); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/th.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/th.json index f832d00a..0372b7f3 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/th.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/th.json @@ -586,21 +586,71 @@ "text": "Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, appointed by the king; a Privy Council advises the king" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister candidate approved by the House of Representatives and Senate and appointed by the king; starting in 2024, approval of prime minister needed only by the House of Representatives" + "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; prime minister candidate approved by the Senate and House of Representatives and appointed by the king; starting in 2024, approval of prime minister needed only by the House of Representatives" }, "note": "note: following its May 2023 election win, the MJP formed an eight-party coalition and put forward its leader PITA Limjaroenrat for prime minister; however, the Senate blocked PITA from becoming prime minister in the first National Assembly vote in July 2023, and the Assembly subsequently voted that he could not submit his name again; the Constitutional Court also suspended PITA after accepting cases accusing him of violating election law; in August 2023, MJP handed over the lead in forming a new government to the second largest party in the coalition, PTP, which then formed a new coalition without MJP; PTP put forward SRETTHA Thavisin for prime minister, and he was approved by the National Assembly 482 votes out of a possible 747" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly or Ratthasapha consists of:
Senate or Wuthisapha (200 seats; members indirectly elected in a three-step process (district, provincial, and national) from 20 eligible groups of professionals and then certified by Election Commission for a single 5-year term)

House of Representatives or Saphaphuthan Ratsadon (500 seats; 400 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 100 members elected in a single nationwide constituency by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Rathhasapha)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last election dates 9, 16, and 26 June 2024; certified on 10 July 2024 (next to be held in June 2029)
House of Representatives - last held on 14 May 2023 (next to be held in May 2027)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - independents; seats by party - NA; composition - NA

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - MFP 36.2%, PTP 27.7%, UTN 11.9%, BJT/PJT 2.9%, DP 2.3%, PPRP 1.4%, PCC 1.5%, other 16%; seats by party - MFP 152, PTP 141, BJT/PJT 71, PPRP 41, UTN 36, DP 24, PCC 9, CTP 10, Thai Sang Thai 6, other 11; composition - 403 men, 97 women, percentage women 19.4%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Saphaphuthan Ratsadon)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "500 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/14/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Move Forward (151); Pheu Thai (141); Bhumjaithai (71); Palang Pracharath (40); United Thai Nation (36); Democrat Party (25); Other (36)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Wuthisapha)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "200 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/9/2024 to 6/26/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "22.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2029" + }, + "note": "note: Senate members are indirectly elected from 20 eligible groups of professions, including agriculture, artists or athletes, business owners, education, employees or workers, independent professionals, industrialists, law and justice, mass communication, public health, science and technology, tourism-related professions, women, and elderly, disabled, or ethnic groups" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court of Justice (consists of the court president, 6 vice presidents, 60-70 judges, and organized into 10 divisions); Constitutional Court (consists of the court president and 8 judges); Supreme Administrative Court (number of judges determined by Judicial Commission of the Administrative Courts)" @@ -704,7 +754,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.88% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.89% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "2.46% (2022 est.)" @@ -719,15 +769,15 @@ "text": "$21,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$20,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$20,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$20,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$20,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$514.945 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$514.969 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -799,7 +849,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "40.814 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "40.823 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -855,7 +905,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.9% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.88% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.8% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -875,33 +925,33 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "60.35% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "61.24% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "14.38% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "15.45% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$7.002 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$7.412 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$15.742 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$17.162 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$10.268 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$10.722 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$336.871 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$337.45 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$324.063 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$324.111 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$295.972 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -918,13 +968,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$328.009 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$327.008 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$334.478 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$334.44 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$296.115 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$296.569 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -949,8 +999,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$35.388 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$37.368 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json index 6ed71ccc..b9f5aa3e 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/tt.json @@ -536,19 +536,40 @@ "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); last election held on 19 March 2022 with a runoff on 19 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2027); following parliamentary elections, the president appoints the leader of the majority party or majority coalition as the prime minister" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2022: José RAMOS-HORTA elected president in second round - RAMOS-HORTA (CNRT) 62.1%, Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 37.9%

2017: Francisco GUTERRES elected president; Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 57.1%, António da CONCEICAO (PD) 32.5%, other 10.4%" + "text": "2022: José RAMOS-HORTA elected president in second round - RAMOS-HORTA (CNRT) 62.1%, Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 37.9%

2017: Francisco GUTERRES elected president; Francisco GUTERRES (FRETILIN) 57.1%, António da CONCEICAO (PD) 32.5%, other 10.4%" }, "note": "note: the president is commander in chief of the military and can veto legislation, dissolve parliament, and call national elections" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Parliament (65 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed, party-list proportional representation vote using the D'Hondt method to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 21 May 2023 (next to be held in May 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - CNRT 41.5%, FRETILIN 25.8%, PD 9.3%, KHUNTO 7.5%, PLP 6%, other 9.9%; seats by party - CNRT 31, FRETILIN 19, PD 6, KHUNTO 5, PLP 4; composition - men 40, women 25, percentage women 38.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "65 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/21/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Congress for the Reconstruction of Timor-Leste (CNRT) (31); Revolutionary Front for an independent East Timor (FRETILIN) (19); Democratic Party (PD) (6); Kmanek Haburas Unidade Nasional Timor Oan (KHUNTO) (5); People's Liberation Party (PLP) (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "35.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -588,7 +609,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant), Chargé d'Affaires Marc WEINSTOCK (since August 2023)" + "text": "Ambassador Donna Ann WELTON (since 16 July 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Avenida de Portugal, Praia dos Coqueiros, Dili" @@ -628,22 +649,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$6.265 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.992 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$7.316 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$7.318 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$9.207 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9.214 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-14.36% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-18.12% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "-20.54% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-20.58% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.32% (2021 est.)" @@ -652,62 +673,62 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$4,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$5,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$7,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$2.243 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.08 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2019": { - "text": "0.96% (2019 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "8.42% (2023 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2018": { - "text": "2.29% (2018 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { + "text": "7.01% (2022 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2017": { - "text": "0.52% (2017 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { + "text": "3.7% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "10.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "16.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "53.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "23.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "37.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "61% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "42.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "70% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "33.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "52.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "10% (2022 est.)" + "text": "17.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "55.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "22.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-42% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-66.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -719,11 +740,11 @@ "text": "printing, soap manufacturing, handicrafts, woven cloth" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-46.25% (2022 est.)", + "text": "-56.97% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "597,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "607,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -771,13 +792,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "10.88% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "9.28% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "5.8% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.12% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "4.85% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "4.14% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -796,18 +817,18 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "21.67% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "21.64% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$227.62 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$17.331 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$256.151 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$474.005 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$1.328 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.524 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, @@ -833,7 +854,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$1.179 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.204 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$1.405 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -864,8 +885,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$207.551 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$259.088 million (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json index e9e55209..17288b62 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/tw.json @@ -441,14 +441,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Yuan (113 seats; 73 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 34 directly elected in a single island-wide constituency by proportional representation vote, and 6 directly elected in multi-seat aboriginal constituencies by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Yuan" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 13 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - DPP 40.6%, KMT 37.2%, TPP 12.6%, other 5.7%, independent 3.9%; seats by party - KMT 52, DPP 51, TPP 8, independent 2; composition - men 66, women 47, percentage women 41.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "113 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "13 January 2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Kuomintang (KMT) 52, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 51, Taiwan People's Party (TPP) 8, independent 2" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "41.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -999,7 +1020,7 @@ } }, "Military and security service personnel strengths": { - "text": "approximately 180,000 active-duty troops (95,000 Army; 45,000 Navy, including approximately 10,000 marines; 40,000 Air Force) (2023)", + "text": "approximately 180,000 active-duty troops (95,000 Army; 45,000 Navy, including approximately 10,000 marines; 40,000 Air Force) (2024)", "note": "note: Taiwan trains about 120,000 reservists annually, but in 2022 announced intentions to increase that figure to 260,000" }, "Military equipment inventories and acquisitions": { diff --git a/east-n-southeast-asia/vm.json b/east-n-southeast-asia/vm.json index bd0cb600..4cdf4724 100644 --- a/east-n-southeast-asia/vm.json +++ b/east-n-southeast-asia/vm.json @@ -576,14 +576,35 @@ "note": "note: in August 2024, To LAM was elected general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, the country’s most powerful position" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Quoc Hoi (500 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Quoc-Hoi)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 23 May 2021 (next to be held in spring 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - CPV 97.2%, 2.8% non-party; seats by party - CPV 486, non-party 14; composition- 342 men, 151 women, percentage women 30.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "500 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/23/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Communist Party (485); Other (14)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "30.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -704,13 +725,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$13,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$13,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$12,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$12,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$12,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -756,22 +777,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "54.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "54.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "8.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "30.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "30.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "93.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "87.2% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-90% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-79.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -787,7 +808,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "56.149 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "55.966 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -815,7 +836,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "4.8% (2020 est.)", + "text": "4.3% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -873,7 +894,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$25.09 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$25.833 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$1.402 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -885,7 +906,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$374.265 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$375.1 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$385.241 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -905,7 +926,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$339.767 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$339.859 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$369.746 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -924,17 +945,22 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$92.238 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { "text": "$86.54 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { "text": "$109.371 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$94.834 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$37.055 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "dong (VND) per US dollar -" diff --git a/europe/al.json b/europe/al.json index 395b0dca..909bdf13 100644 --- a/europe/al.json +++ b/europe/al.json @@ -512,7 +512,7 @@ "text": "+1hr, begins last Sunday in March; ends last Sunday in October" }, "etymology": { - "text": "the name Tirana first appears in a 1418 Venetian document; the origin of the name is unclear, but may derive from Tirkan Fortress, whose ruins survive on the slopes of Dajti mountain and which overlooks the city" + "text": "the name \"Tirana\" first appears in a 1418 Venetian document; the origin of the name is unclear" } }, "Administrative divisions": { @@ -573,14 +573,38 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly or Kuvendi (140 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open party-list proportional representation vote using the D'Hondt method; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Albanian Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 25 April 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - PS 48.7%, PD-Alliance for Change 39.4%, LSI 6.8%, PSD 2.3%, other 2.8%; seats by party/coalition - PS 74, PD-Alliance for Change 59, LSI 4, PSD 3; composition - men 90, women 50, percentage 35.7%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "Parliament (Kuvendi)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "140 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/25/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Socialist Party of Albania (PS) (74); Democratic Party (PD) (59); Other (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "35.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -671,22 +695,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$49.592 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$50.098 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$47.943 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$48.201 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$45.723 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$45.981 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.44% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.94% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.86% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.83% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.91% (2021 est.)" @@ -695,30 +719,30 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$18,100 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$18,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$17,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$17,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$16,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$16,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$22.978 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$23.547 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "4.76% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "6.73% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "2.04% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "1.62% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -732,10 +756,10 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "18.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "21.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { "text": "48% (2023 est.)" @@ -744,22 +768,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "75.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "70.2% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "11.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.5% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-1.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "39.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "38.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-44.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-43.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -771,11 +795,11 @@ "text": "food; footwear, apparel and clothing; lumber, oil, cement, chemicals, mining, basic metals, hydropower" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "4.03% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.08% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.388 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.371 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -823,13 +847,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "8.57% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.65% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "9.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "9.18% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "9.58% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "9.53% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -844,17 +868,17 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2021": { - "text": "82.38% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "81.92% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "18.2% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "18.1% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$202.323 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$281.7 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$1.117 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -866,7 +890,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$9.178 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$9.099 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$7.057 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -886,7 +910,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$10.373 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$10.374 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$9.016 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -917,8 +941,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$4.624 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$5.6 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -1062,7 +1086,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "Albania has more than 65 TV stations, including several that broadcast nationally; Albanian TV broadcasts are also available to Albanian-speaking populations in neighboring countries; many viewers have access to Italian and Greek TV broadcasts via terrestrial reception; Albania's TV stations have begun a government-mandated conversion from analog to digital broadcast; the government has pledged to provide analog-to-digital converters to low-income families affected by this decision; cable TV service is available; 2 public radio networks and roughly 78 private radio stations; several international broadcasters are available (2019)" + "text": "Albania has more than 65 TV stations, including several that broadcast nationally; Albanian TV broadcasts are also available to Albanian-speaking populations in neighboring countries; many viewers have access to Italian and Greek TV broadcasts via terrestrial reception; Albania's TV stations have begun a government-mandated conversion from analog to digital broadcast; the government has pledged to provide analog-to-digital converters to low-income families affected by this decision; cable TV service is available; 2 public radio networks and roughly 78 private radio stations; several international broadcasters are available (2024)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".al" diff --git a/europe/an.json b/europe/an.json index 816d82bc..4c05571b 100644 --- a/europe/an.json +++ b/europe/an.json @@ -502,14 +502,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral General Council of the Valleys or Consell General de les Valls (28 seats; 14 members directly elected in two-seat constituencies (7 parishes) by simple majority vote and 14 directly elected in a single national constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "General Council (Consell General)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 2 April 2023 (next to be held in April 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - DA, CC, L'A & ACCIO alliance 43.6%, C 21.4%, AE 16%, PS & SDP alliance 21.1%; seats by party/coalition - DA, CC, L'A & ACCIO alliance 17, C 5, AE 3, PS & SDP alliance 3; composition - men 14, women 14, percentage women 50%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "28 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/2/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democrats for Andorra (DA) and its allies (17); Concordia (Concòrdia) and its allies (5); Andorra Forward (Andorra Endavant) (3); Social Democrat Party (PS) - Social Democracy and Progress (SDP) (3)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "50%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2027" }, "note": "note: voters cast two separate ballots -- one for the national election and one for their parish" }, @@ -583,7 +604,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$5.168 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.226 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$5.094 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -595,7 +616,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.44% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.58% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "9.56% (2022 est.)" @@ -607,18 +628,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$64,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$64,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$63,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$63,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$58,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$59,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.728 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$3.785 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -646,10 +667,10 @@ "text": "0.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "11.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.4% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "78.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "78.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -660,7 +681,7 @@ "text": "tourism (particularly skiing), banking, timber, furniture" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.88% (2023 est.)", + "text": "14.39% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { @@ -676,10 +697,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.18% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.32% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "1.59% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -762,7 +783,7 @@ "text": "0.925 (2023 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2022": { - "text": "0.95 (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.951 (2022 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2021": { "text": "0.845 (2021 est.)" @@ -812,7 +833,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "1 public TV station and 2 public radio stations; about 10 commercial radio stations; good reception of radio and TV broadcasts from stations in France and Spain; upgraded to terrestrial digital TV broadcasting in 2007; roughly 25 international TV channels available (2019)" + "text": "

the Andorran media scene is partly shaped by the proximity to France and Spain, Andorrans have access to broadcasts from both countries, and for many years Andorra was home to Sud Radio, a powerful station broadcasting to southwest France

(2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".ad" diff --git a/europe/au.json b/europe/au.json index 3a4f740d..fb852c19 100644 --- a/europe/au.json +++ b/europe/au.json @@ -559,7 +559,7 @@ "text": "President Alexander VAN DER BELLEN (since 26 January 2017)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Chancellor Karl NEHAMMER (since 6 December 2021)" + "text": "Alexander SCHALLENBERG (since 10 January 2025) serving as interim Chancellor following the 4 January 2025 resignation of Karl NEHAMMER" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Council of Ministers proposed by the chancellor and appointed by the president" @@ -572,14 +572,51 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Federal Assembly or Bundesversammlung consists of:
Federal Council or Bundesrat (61 seats - currently 60; members appointed by state parliaments with each state receiving 3 to 12 seats in proportion to its population; members serve 5- or 6-year terms)
National Council or Nationalrat (183 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlament)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Federal Council - last appointed in 2021
National Council - last held on 29 September 2024 (next to be held by 30 September 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council (Nationalrat)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Federal Council - percent of vote by party - OeVP 42.6%, SPOe 31.2%. FPOe 16.4%, The Greens 8.2%, NEOS 1.6%; seats by party - OeVP 26, SPOe 19, FPOe 10, The Greens 5, NEOS 1; composition - men 32, women 28, percentage women 46.7%

National Council - seats by party - FPOe 57, OeVP 51, SPOe 41, NEOS 18, The Greens 26; composition - men 117, women 66, percentage women 36.1%; total Federal Assembly percentage women 38.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "183 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/29/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Freedom Party (FPÖ) (57); People's Party (ÖVP) (51); Social Democratic Party (SPÖ) (41); NEOS (“New Austria”) (18); Greens (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "36.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Federal Council (Bundesrat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "60 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "48.3%" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -672,22 +709,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$590.354 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$593.703 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$595.287 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$599.427 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$567.987 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$569.376 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-0.83% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.95% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.81% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.28% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.24% (2021 est.)" @@ -696,18 +733,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$64,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$65,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$65,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$66,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$63,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$63,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$516.034 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$511.685 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -739,31 +776,31 @@ "text": "1.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "26.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "62.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "63.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "51.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "52.2% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.5% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "59.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-56.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-57.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -779,7 +816,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.825 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.829 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -841,7 +878,7 @@ "text": "0.64% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.67% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.66% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -856,35 +893,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "75.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "74.92% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "26.24% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "26.19% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$13.686 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$6.783 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.29 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$3.911 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$7.77 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$8.244 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$306.466 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$303.914 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$292.012 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$291.804 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$267.791 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$269.392 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -898,13 +935,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$288.146 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$293.692 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$290.277 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$294.324 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$264.231 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$265.604 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -1077,7 +1114,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "worldwide cable and satellite TV are available; the public incumbent ORF competes with three other major, several regional domestic, and up to 400 international TV stations; TV coverage is in principle 100%, but only 90% use broadcast media; Internet streaming not only complements, but increasingly replaces regular TV stations (2019)" + "text": "

Austria's public broadcaster, Oesterreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), is a major player in the TV and radio markets, it faces competition from private broadcasters, cable or satellite TV is available in most homes and is often used to watch German stations, some of which carry programs for Austrian viewers, a daily newspaper is a must for many Austrians, national and regional titles contest fiercely for readers, the print media are owned by a handful of mostly Austrian and German media groups

(2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".at" diff --git a/europe/be.json b/europe/be.json index d972d66f..dc053e12 100644 --- a/europe/be.json +++ b/europe/be.json @@ -563,17 +563,66 @@ "note": "note - Alexander DE CROO resigned on 9 June 2024 following the parliamentary elections and is serving as prime minister in a caretaker status until a new prime minister is sworn into office" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate or Senaat (in Dutch), Senat (in French) (60 seats; 50 members indirectly elected by the community and regional parliaments based on their election results, and 10 elected by the 50 other senators; members serve 5-year terms)
Chamber of Representatives or Kamer van Volksvertegenwoordigers (in Dutch), Chambre des Representants (in French) (150 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Federal Parliament (Parlement fédéral - Federaal Parlement - Föderales Parlament)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held 18 July 2024 (next to be held on 31 July 2029)
Chamber of Representatives - last held on 9 June 2024 (next to be held on 30 June 2029)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - N/A; seats by party - N-VA 10, MR 10, VB 8, PS 6, PVDA-PTB 6, CD&V 5, Les Engages 5, Open VLD 3, Ecolo 3, Vooruit 4; composition - men 32, women 28, percent percentage women 46.7%

Chamber of Representatives - percent of vote by party - N-VA 16.7%, VB 13.5%, MR 10.3%, PVDA-PTB 9.9%, Vooruit 8.1%, PS 8%, CD&V 8%, Les Engages 6.8%, Open VLD 5.5%, Green 4.7%, Ecolo 3%, Defi 1%; seats by party - N-VA 24, VB 20, MR 20, PS 16, PVDA+PTB 15, Les Engages 14, Vooruit 13, CD&V 11, Open VLD 7,Green 6, Ecolo 3, Defi 1; composition - men 86, women 64, percentage women 42.7%; total Parliament percentage women 42.9%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: the 1993 constitutional revision that further devolved Belgium into a federal state created three levels of government (federal, regional, and linguistic community) with a complex division of responsibilities; this results in six governments, each with its own legislative assembly" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Chambre des Représentants)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "150 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/9/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "New Flemish Alliance (N-VA) (24); Vlaams Belang (Flemish Interest) (20); Movement for Reform (MR) (20); Socialist Party in Wallonia (PS) (16); Workers' Party of Belgium (PTB*PVDA) (15); LES ENGAGÉS (14); Vooruit (13); Christian Democratic and Flemish (CD&V) (11); Other (17)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "41.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat - Senaat - Senat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "60 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/18/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "47.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2029" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Constitutional Court or Grondwettelijk Hof (in Dutch) and Cour Constitutionelle (in French) (consists of 12 judges - 6 Dutch-speaking and 6 French-speaking); Supreme Court of Justice or Hof van Cassatie (in Dutch) and Cour de Cassation (in French) (court organized into 3 chambers: civil and commercial; criminal; social, fiscal, and armed forces; each chamber includes a Dutch division and a French division, each with a chairperson and 5-6 judges)" @@ -661,22 +710,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$751.592 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$756.586 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$741.47 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$747.233 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$719.771 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$716.884 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.37% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.25% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.01% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.23% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.93% (2021 est.)" @@ -685,18 +734,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$63,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$64,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$63,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$64,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$62,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$61,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$632.217 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$644.783 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -728,31 +777,31 @@ "text": "0.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "18.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "70.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "71.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "51.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "24.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "86.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "84.2% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-87.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-84.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -764,11 +813,11 @@ "text": "engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, transportation equipment, scientific instruments, processed food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, base metals, textiles, glass, petroleum" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-1.95% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.25% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.432 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.419 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -824,13 +873,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.29% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.3% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.3% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.35% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.34% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.39% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -845,35 +894,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "94.04% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "92.48% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "23.09% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "22.71% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$6.205 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$4.503 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$5.304 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$7.031 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$8.233 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11.165 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$535.174 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$542.508 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$558.271 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$565.233 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$527.746 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$535.988 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -887,13 +936,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$545.471 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$546.426 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$567.164 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$573.192 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$516.8 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$524.617 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/bk.json b/europe/bk.json index 3ba31651..aca0b540 100644 --- a/europe/bk.json +++ b/europe/bk.json @@ -551,14 +551,63 @@ "note": "note: President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Lidiia BRADARA (since 28 February 2023); Vice Presidents Refik LENDO (since 28 February 2023) and Igor STOJANOVIC (since 28 February 2023); President of the Republika Srpska Milorad DODIK (since 15 November 2022); Vice Presidents Camil DURAKOVIC (since 15 November 2022) and Davor PRANJIC (since 15 November 2022)" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliamentary Assembly or Skupstina consists of:
House of Peoples or Dom Naroda (15 seats - 5 Bosniak, 5 Croat, 5 Serb; members designated by the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina's House of Peoples and the Republika Srpska's National Assembly to serve 4-year terms)
House of Representatives or Predstavnicki Dom (42 seats to include 28 seats allocated to the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and 14 to the Republika Srpska; members directly elected by proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliamentary Assembly (Skupstina)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "House of Peoples - last held on 2 October 2022 (next to be held in 2026)
House of Representatives - last held on 2 October 2022 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Predstavnicki dom)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "House of Peoples - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - NA; composition - men 13, women 2, percentage women 13.3%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition - SDA 17.2%, SNSD 16.3%, HDZ BiH 8.8%, SDP 8.2%, SDS 7.1%, DF-GS 6.4%, NiP 5%, PDP 4.6%, NS/HC 3.1%, NES 3%, For Justice and Order 2.1%, DEMOS 1.9%, US 1.6%, BHI KF 1.3%, other 13.4%; seats by party/coalition - SDA 9, SNSD 6, SDP 5, HDZ BiH 4, DF-GS 3, NiP 3, SDS 2, PDP 2, NS/HC 2, NES 2, For Justice and Order 1, DEMOS 1, US 1, BHI KF 1; composition - men 34, women 8, percentage women 19.1%; total Parliamentary Assembly percentage women 17.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "42 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/2/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Party of Democratic Action (SDA) (9); Alliance of Independent Social Democrats (SNSD) (6); Social Democratic Party of Bosnia and Herzegovina (SDP) (5); HDZ BiH, HSS, HSP BiH, HKDU, HSPAS, HDU, HSPHB, HRAST (4); Democratic Front (DF) - Civic Alliance (GS) (3); People and Justice (NAROD I PRAVDA) (3); Other (12)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Peoples (Dom Naroda)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "15 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/16/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -653,7 +702,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$63.769 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$64.104 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$62.717 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -665,7 +714,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.68% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.21% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.23% (2022 est.)" @@ -677,29 +726,29 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$19,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$20,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$19,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$19,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$18,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$18,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$27.055 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$27.515 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "6.11% (2023 est.)" + }, + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { + "text": "14.02% (2022 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "1.98% (2021 est.)" - }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "-1.05% (2020 est.)" - }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2019": { - "text": "0.56% (2019 est.)" } }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -713,34 +762,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "4.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.8% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "56.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "55.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "71.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "23.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "4.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "44.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-56.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-55.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -752,11 +801,11 @@ "text": "steel, coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, manganese, bauxite, aluminum, motor vehicle assembly, textiles, tobacco products, wooden furniture, ammunition, domestic appliances, oil refining" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-2.8% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.47% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.369 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.382 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -797,7 +846,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "10.53% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.26% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "10.52% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -817,36 +866,36 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "41.74% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "40.42% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "19.09% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "19.11% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$760.467 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$638.769 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.065 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.078 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$418.984 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$349.24 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$11.942 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12.126 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$11.794 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11.838 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$10.058 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$10.116 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -860,13 +909,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$15.398 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15.37 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$15.162 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15.166 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$12.738 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$12.739 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -891,8 +940,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$4.521 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$5.602 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/bo.json b/europe/bo.json index 8809693e..cbfa5eb3 100644 --- a/europe/bo.json +++ b/europe/bo.json @@ -566,14 +566,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly or Natsyyalny Skhod consists of:
Council of the Republic or Savet Respubliki (65 seats statutory, currently 58; 56 members indirectly elected by regional and Minsk city councils and 8 members appointed by the president; members serve 4-year terms)
House of Representatives or Palata Pradstawnikow (110 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Natsionalnoye Sobranie)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Council of the Republic - indirect election last held on 4 April 2024 (next to be held in 2029)
House of Representatives - last held on 25 February 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Palata Predstaviteley)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Council of the Republic - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - independent 58, other 2; composition - men 42, women 16, percentage women 27.6%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Belaya Rus 51, RPTS 8, CPB 7, LDPB 4, independent 40; composition - men 73, women 37, percentage women 33.6%; note - total National Assembly percentage women 31.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "110 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/25/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Belaya Rus party (51); Republican Party of Labour and Justice (8); Communist Party of Belarus (7); Non-partisans (40); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "33.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Council of the Republic (Soviet Respubliki)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "65 (56 indirectly elected; 8 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/4/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "30.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -763,11 +812,11 @@ "text": "metal-cutting machine tools, tractors, trucks, earthmovers, motorcycles, synthetic fibers, fertilizer, textiles, refrigerators, washing machines and other household appliances" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "8.12% (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.42% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.956 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.954 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -795,7 +844,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "4.8% (2020 est.)", + "text": "3.9% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -814,7 +863,7 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "4.4% (2020 est.)" + "text": "4.5% (2020 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { "text": "20.7% (2020 est.)" @@ -823,10 +872,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.85% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.75% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.99% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.02% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "1.65% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -849,27 +898,27 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "11.23% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "12.81% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.02 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.109 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$2.539 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.628 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$2.157 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.137 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$47.87 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$47.714 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$46.878 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$47.124 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$49.435 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -886,13 +935,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$47.398 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$47.464 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$42.289 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$42.438 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$45.465 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$45.485 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -916,6 +965,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$18.096 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Belarusian rubles (BYB/BYR) per US dollar -" diff --git a/europe/bu.json b/europe/bu.json index a628c908..d20ce0e9 100644 --- a/europe/bu.json +++ b/europe/bu.json @@ -566,14 +566,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Narodno Sabranie (240 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open-list, proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Narodno sabranie)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 2 April 2023 (snap election to be held on 9 June 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - GERB-SDS 25.4%, PP-DB 23.5%, Revival 13.6%, DPS 13.2%, BSP for Bulgaria 8.6%, ITN 3.9%, other 11.8%; seats by party/coalition GERB-SDS 69, PP-DB 64, Revival 37, DPS 36, BSP for Bulgaria 23, ITN 11; composition - men 179, women 61, percentage women 25.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "240 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/27/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria Party (GERB) - Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) (69); We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria (37); Revival (Vuzrazhdane) (35); Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) - New Beginning (30); Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP for Bulgaria) - United Left (20); Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS) (19); There is Such a People (PP-ITN) (18); Political Party Morality, Unity, Honour (PP MECh) (12)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -664,22 +685,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$214.061 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$215.338 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$210.181 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$211.35 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$202.24 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$203.146 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.85% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.89% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.93% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.04% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "7.66% (2021 est.)" @@ -688,18 +709,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$33,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$33,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$32,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$31,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$29,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$29,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$101.584 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$102.408 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -728,34 +749,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "25.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "59.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "59.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.7% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "60.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "61.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-57.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-57.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -767,11 +788,11 @@ "text": "electricity, gas, water; food, beverages, tobacco; machinery and equipment, automotive parts, base metals, chemical products, coke, refined petroleum, nuclear fuel; outsourcing centers" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "0.91% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-4.11% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.103 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.09 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -827,13 +848,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.44% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.3% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.25% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.2% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.35% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.38% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -848,35 +869,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "30.3% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "30.2% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "21.8% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "21.73% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$248.13 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$927.67 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$591.65 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.359 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$1.516 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$872.53 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$62.118 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$63.38 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$60.712 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$63.246 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$51.49 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$52.125 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -890,13 +911,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$58.79 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$59.16 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$60.252 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$62.26 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$50.048 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$49.999 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/cy.json b/europe/cy.json index 605e31d2..e5dfeb24 100644 --- a/europe/cy.json +++ b/europe/cy.json @@ -569,14 +569,35 @@ "note": "note: vice presidency reserved for a Turkish Cypriot, but the post has been vacant since 1974 because Turkish Cypriots do not participate in the Republic of Cyprus Government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "area under government control: unicameral House of Representatives or Vouli Antiprosopon (80 seats; 56 assigned to Greek Cypriots, 24 to Turkish Cypriots, but only those assigned to Greek Cypriots are filled; members directly elected by both proportional representation and preferential vote; members serve 5-year terms; note - 3 seats each are reserved for the Latin, Maronite, and Armenian religious groups;
area administered by Turkish Cypriots: unicameral \"Assembly of the Republic\" or Cumhuriyet Meclisi (50 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote using a hybrid d'Hondt method with voter preference for individual candidates" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Vouli Antiprosopon)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "area under government control; last held on 30 May 2021 (next to be held in 2026); area administered by Turkish Cypriots: last held on 23 January 2022 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "
area under government control: House of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition - DISY 27.8%, AKEL 22.3%, DIKO 11.3%, ELAM 6.8%, EDEK-SP 6.7%, DIPA 6.1%, Movement of Ecologists - Citizens' Cooperation 4.4%, other 14.6%; seats by party/coalition - DISY 17, AKEL 15, DIKO 9, ELAM 4, EDEK-SP 4, DIPA 4, Movement of Ecologists - Citizens' Cooperation 3; composition - men 48, women 8, percent of women 14.3%

area administered by Turkish Cypriots - \"Assembly of the Republic\" - percent of vote by party - UBP 39.5%, CTP 32%, DP 7.4%, HP 6.7%, YDP 6.4%, other 8%; seats by party - UBP 24, CTP 18, DP 3, HP 3, YDP 2; composition NA" + "number of seats": { + "text": "80 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/30/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Rally (DISY) (17); Progressive Party of the Working People (AKEL) (15); Democratic Party (DIKO) (9); National Popular Front (ELAM) (4); Movement of Social Democrats (EDEK) (4); Democratic Alignment (DIPA) (4); Cyprus Green Party (KOP) (3)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "14.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2026" }, "note": "note: the area of Cyprus that Turkish Cypriots administer has a separate unicameral Assembly of the Republic, or Cumhuriyet Meclisi (50 seats); members are directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote" }, @@ -672,22 +693,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$46.976 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$49.526 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$45.845 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$48.266 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$43.637 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$44.955 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.47% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.61% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.06% (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.37% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "9.91% (2021 est.)" @@ -696,18 +717,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$50,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$53,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$50,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$52,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$48,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$49,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$32.23 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$33.887 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -736,34 +757,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "12.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "74% (2023 est.)" + "text": "76.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "59.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "59.7% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "89.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "97% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-90.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-95.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -776,11 +797,11 @@ "note": "note: area administered by Turkish Cypriots - foodstuffs, textiles, clothing, ship repair, clay, gypsum, copper, furniture" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.16% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.11% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "693,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "738,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -828,13 +849,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.86% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.83% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.79% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.69% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.13% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.06% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -854,7 +875,7 @@ "note": "note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data exclude debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "24.71% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "23.33% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { diff --git a/europe/da.json b/europe/da.json index d76ac1ea..b2a5587d 100644 --- a/europe/da.json +++ b/europe/da.json @@ -566,14 +566,38 @@ "note": "note: Queen MARGRETHE II abdicated on 14 January 2024, the first Danish monarch to voluntarily abdicate since King ERIC III in 1146" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral People's Assembly or Folketing (179 seats, including 2 each representing Greenland and the Faroe Islands; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms unless the Folketing is dissolved earlier)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Folketinget)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 1 November 2022 (next to be held by 31 October 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - SDP 27.5%, V 13.3%, M 9.3%, SF 8.3%, E 8.1%, LA 8.1%, C 5.5%, EL 5.1%, SLP 3.8%, AP 3.3%, NB 3.3%, DF 2.6%; seats by party - SDP 50, V 23, M 16, SF 15, E 14, LA 14, C 10, EL 9, SLP 7, AP 6, NB 6, DF 5; composition - men 98, women 81, percentage women 45.3%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "The Danish Parliament (Folketinget)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "179 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/1/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Social Democratic Party (50); Liberal Party (Venstre) (23); Moderates (M) (16); Socialist People's Party (SF) (15); Danish Democrats (Æ) (14); Liberal Alliance (14); Conservative People's Party (10); Unity List-Red-Green Alliance (9); Other (24)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "45.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -664,22 +688,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$428.385 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$428.759 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$420.44 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$418.321 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$409.262 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$411.976 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.89% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.73% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.54% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.84% (2021 est.)" @@ -688,18 +712,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$72,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$72,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$71,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$70,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$69,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$70,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$404.199 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$407.092 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -728,34 +752,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "21.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "66.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "64.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "45.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "45.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "22.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "21.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "69% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-59.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-59.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -767,11 +791,11 @@ "text": "wind turbines, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, shipbuilding and refurbishment, iron, steel, nonferrous metals, chemicals, food processing, machinery and transportation equipment, textiles and clothing, electronics, construction, furniture and other wood products" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "7.92% (2023 est.)", + "text": "10.41% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.18 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.183 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -830,7 +854,7 @@ "text": "0.35% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.31% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.35% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.35% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -853,30 +877,30 @@ "note": "note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intra-governmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "30.56% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "30.42% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$44.195 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$40.061 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$53.067 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$46.488 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$36.94 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$35.362 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$278.917 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$276.646 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$279.939 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$283.37 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$237.861 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$239.956 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -890,13 +914,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$240.269 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$243.478 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$235.68 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$245.07 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$210.716 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$214.488 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/ee.json b/europe/ee.json index 6529a144..5f108cdb 100644 --- a/europe/ee.json +++ b/europe/ee.json @@ -321,14 +321,32 @@ "note": "note: for external representation and foreign policy making, member-state leaders appointed Joseph BORRELL (Spain) as the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy; BORRELL took office on 1 December 2019, succeeding Federica MOGHERINI (Italy (2014 - 2019); the High Representative's concurrent appointment as Vice President of the European Commission was meant to bring more coherence to the EU’s foreign policy (including policies managed by the Commission that are particularly relevant for EU external relations, such as trade, humanitarian aid and crisis management, neighborhood policy and enlargement, as well as between member-state capitals and the EU); the High Representative helps develop and implement the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy and Common Security and Defense Policy components, chairs the Council of the EU's meetings of member-state foreign ministers, called the Foreign Affairs Council, represents and acts for the Union in many international contexts, and oversees the European External Action Service, the diplomatic corps of the EU, established on 1 December 2010" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "two legislative bodies consisting of the Council of the European Union (27 seats; ministers representing the 27 member states) and the European Parliament (720 seats; seats allocated among member states roughly in proportion to population size; members elected by proportional representation to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Council of the European Union (Council) and the European Parliament (EP) (separate legislative bodies; see note 2)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 6-9 June 2024 (next to be held in June 2029)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "Council - 27; EP - 720" }, - "election results": { - "text": "European Parliament percent of vote - NA; seats by party - EPP 188, S&D 136, PfE 84, ECR 78, Renew 77, Greens/EFA 53, GUE-NGL 46, ESN 25, non-attached 12, other 21; composition - men 424, women 281, percentage women 39.8%" + "electoral system": { + "text": "Council - none, composed of ministers from EU member states; EP - proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "EP - full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years note: for the EP" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "EP - 6/9/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "EP - PP (188); S&D (136); PfE (84); ECR (78); Renew (77); Greens/EFA (53); GUE-NGL (46); ESN (25); non-attached (12); other (21)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "39.8% note: for the EP" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "EP - June 2029" }, "note": "note 1: the European Parliament (EP) President, Roberta METSOLA, was elected in January 2022 and reelected in July 2024 by a majority of EP members (MEPs) and represents the EP in the EU and internationally 

note 2: the EP and the Council of the EU share responsibilities for adopting the bulk of EU legislation; the European Commission proposes legislation, and the two other bodies have to agree for the proposal to become law -- except in the area of Common Foreign and Security Policy, which is governed by consensus of the EU member-state governments" }, @@ -400,22 +418,22 @@ "Economy": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$24.177 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$24.436 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$24.05 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$24.308 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$23.216 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$23.457 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.45% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.43% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.48% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.5% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.01% (2021 est.)" @@ -424,18 +442,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$53,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$54,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$53,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$54,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$51,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$52,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$18.349 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$18.591 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -467,31 +485,31 @@ "text": "1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "23.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "65% (2023 est.)" + "text": "65.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "52.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "51.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "21.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "52.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "51.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-49% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-48.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -503,28 +521,28 @@ "text": "among the world's largest and most technologically advanced regions, the EU industrial base includes: ferrous and non-ferrous metal production and processing, metal products, petroleum, coal, cement, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, rail transportation equipment, passenger and commercial vehicles, construction equipment, industrial equipment, shipbuilding, electrical power equipment, machine tools and automated manufacturing systems, electronics and telecommunications equipment, fishing, food and beverages, furniture, paper, textiles" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-1.01% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.93% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "221.858 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "221.675 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { "Unemployment rate 2023": { - "text": "6.02% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.03% (2023 est.)" }, "Unemployment rate 2022": { "text": "6.15% (2022 est.)" }, "Unemployment rate 2021": { - "text": "7.02% (2021 est.)" + "text": "7.03% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % of labor force seeking employment" }, "Youth unemployment rate (ages 15-24)": { "total": { - "text": "16.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.2% (2023 est.)" }, "male": { "text": "16.4% (2023 est.)" @@ -549,13 +567,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.77% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.82% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.79% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.8% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.77% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.78% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -565,7 +583,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "19.94% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "19.7% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -578,13 +596,13 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$9.712 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$9.667 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$9.478 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9.41 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$8.789 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$8.712 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -598,13 +616,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$9.004 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$8.969 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$9.143 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9.061 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$8.103 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$8.022 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/ei.json b/europe/ei.json index 415cf285..2280c528 100644 --- a/europe/ei.json +++ b/europe/ei.json @@ -543,19 +543,68 @@ "text": "president directly elected by majority popular vote for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 26 October 2018 (next to be held no later than November 2025); taoiseach (prime minister) nominated by the House of Representatives (Dail Eireann), appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: Simon HARRIS is elected taoiseach by parliament, 88 votes to 69, and is appointed taoiseach by the president

2018: Michael D. HIGGINS reelected president in first round; percent of vote in first round - Michael D. HIGGINS (independent) 55.8%, Peter CASEY (independent) 23.3%, Sean GALLAGHER (independent) 6.4%, Liadh NI RIADA (Sinn Fein) 6.4%, Joan FREEMAN (independent) 6%, Gavin DUFFY (independent) 2.2%

2011: Michael D. HIGGINS elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Michael D. HIGGINS (Labor) 39.6%, Sean GALLAGHER (independent) 28.5%, Martin McGuinness (Sinn Féin) 13.7%, Gay Mitchell (Fine Gael) 6.4%, David Norris (independent) 6.2%, Mary DAVIS (independent) 2.7%; percent of vote in second round - Michael D. HIGGINS 56.8%, Sean GALLAGHER 35.5%" + "text": "
2024: Simon HARRIS is elected taoiseach by parliament, 88 votes to 69, and is appointed taoiseach by the president

2018: Michael D. HIGGINS reelected president in first round; percent of vote in first round - Michael D. HIGGINS (independent) 55.8%, Peter CASEY (independent) 23.3%, Sean GALLAGHER (independent) 6.4%, Liadh NI RIADA (Sinn Fein) 6.4%, Joan FREEMAN (independent) 6%, Gavin DUFFY (independent) 2.2%" }, "note": "note: Taoiseach Leo VARADKAR resigned from the ruling party on 20 March 2024 but remained as the caretaker taoiseach until a successor was appointed on 9 April 2024" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Oireachtas consists of:
Senate or Seanad Eireann (60 seats; 49 members indirectly elected from 5 vocational panels of nominees by an electoral college, 11 appointed by the prime minister
House of Representatives or Dail Eireann (174 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; all Parliament members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Oireachtas)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held early on 21-30 May 2020 (next to be held in March 2025)
House of Representatives - last held on 29 November 2024 (next to be held no later than November 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Dáil Éireann)" }, - "election results": { - "text": " Senate - percent of vote by party - Fianna Fail 35%, Fine Gael 26.7%, Green Party 6.7%, Labor Party 6.7%, Sinn Fein 6.7%, other 1.6%, independent 16.7%; seats by party - Fianna Fail 21, Fine Gael 16, Green Party 4, Labor Party 4, Sinn Fein 4, other 1, independent 10; composition - men 36, women 24, percentage women 40%

House of Representatives - seats by party - Fianna Fail 48, Sinn Fein 39, Fine Gael 38, Social Democrats 11, Labor Party 11, Independent Ireland 4, PBP-S 3, other 1, independent 16; composition - men 130, women 44, percentage women 25.3%; total Parliament percentage women 29.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "174 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/29/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Fianna Fáil (48); Sinn Féin (39); Fine Gael (38); Social Democratic Party (11); Labour Party (11); Independents (16); Other (11)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Seanad Éireann - Senate)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "60 (49 indirectly elected; 11 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/30/2020 to 3/31/2020" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "40%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -646,22 +695,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$608.463 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$609.962 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$628.57 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$645.668 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$574.387 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$594.431 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-3.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-5.53% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "9.43% (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.62% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "15.13% (2021 est.)" @@ -670,18 +719,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$115,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$114,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$122,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$125,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$114,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$118,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$545.629 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$551.395 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -713,31 +762,31 @@ "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "37.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "33.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "56.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "60.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "27% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.8% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "12.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "3.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "134.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "135.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-100.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-102.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -749,11 +798,11 @@ "text": "pharmaceuticals, chemicals, computer hardware and software, food products, beverages and brewing; medical devices" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-10.79% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-21.06% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.766 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.796 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -809,13 +858,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.08% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.1% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.08% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.1% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.04% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.03% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -830,35 +879,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "46.71% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "45.4% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "17.27% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "16.79% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$53.997 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$44.744 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$57.807 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$48.427 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$70.909 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$65.118 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$731.814 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$761.876 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$729.135 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$763.233 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$685.814 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$722.655 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -872,13 +921,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$548.827 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$580.399 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$516.084 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$536.882 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$479.284 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$500.334 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/en.json b/europe/en.json index 73bceeea..e35f1c12 100644 --- a/europe/en.json +++ b/europe/en.json @@ -543,7 +543,7 @@ "text": "President Alar KARIS (since 11 October 2021)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Kaja KALLAS (since 26 January 2021)" + "text": "Prime Minister Kristen MICHAL (since 23 July 2024)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet appointed by the prime minister, approved by Parliament" @@ -557,14 +557,35 @@ "note": "note - Prime Minister Kaja KALLAS resigned on 15 July 2024 but will continue as acting prime minister until the new government is sworn in" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Riigikogu (101 seats; members are elected at general elections for a term of four years.)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "The Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 5 March 2023; next elections 7 March 2027" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - Reform 31.2%, EKRE 16.1%, Center 15.3%, E200 13.3%, SDE 9.3%, Pro Patria 8.2%, Left 2.4%, Right 2.3%, Greens 1.0%; seats by party - Reform 37, EKRE 17, Center 16, E200 14, SDE 9, Pro Patria 8; composition - men 71, women 30, percent of women 29.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "101 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/5/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Reform Party (37); Conservative People's Party (EKRE) (17); Centre Party (16); Estonia 200 (Eesti 200) (14); Social Democratic Party (9); Pro Patria (Isamaa) (8)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -654,22 +675,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$57.377 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$58.199 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$59.155 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$60.013 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$59.429 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$59.977 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-3.01% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-3.02% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "-0.46% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.06% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "7.25% (2021 est.)" @@ -678,18 +699,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$42,000 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$42,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$43,900 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$44,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$44,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$45,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$40.745 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$41.291 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -718,34 +739,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "22.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "63.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "64.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "53% (2023 est.)" + "text": "52.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "26.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "27.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "78.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "77.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-77.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-77% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -757,11 +778,11 @@ "text": "food, engineering, electronics, wood and wood products, textiles; information technology, telecommunications" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-9.7% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-10.02% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "752,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "757,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -817,13 +838,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.2% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.18% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.24% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.22% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.6% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.59% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -838,35 +859,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "25.2% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "24.9% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "21.01% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "20.76% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$848.528 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$722.668 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.231 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.496 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$1.002 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$1.387 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$31.939 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$32.147 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$32.461 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$33.178 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$29.522 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$29.525 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -880,13 +901,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$31.701 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$31.796 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$32.671 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$33.655 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$29.937 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$30.054 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/ez.json b/europe/ez.json index 45198037..8baf25e7 100644 --- a/europe/ez.json +++ b/europe/ez.json @@ -564,14 +564,69 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlament consists of:
Senate or Senat (81 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 6-year terms with one-third of the membership renewed every 2 years)

Chamber of Deputies or Poslanecka Snemovna (200 seats; members directly elected in 14 multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote with a 5% threshold required to fill a seat; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlament)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 20 to 21 September 2024 with a runoff from 27 to 28 September 2024 (next to be held in September 2026)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 8 to 9 October 2021 (next to be held by October 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Poslanecka Snemovna)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote - NA; - seats by party/coalition - NA 

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party/coalition – SPOLU 27.8%, ANO 27.1%, Pirates and STAN 15.6%, SPD 9.6%, other 19.9%; seats by party/coalition - ANO 72, SPOLU 71, Pirates and STAN 37, SPD 20; composition - men 148, women 52, percent of women 26%; note - total Parliament percent of women 23.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "200 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/8/2021 to 10/9/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "ANO (72); SPOLU (71); Pirate Party (Pirati) - Mayors and independents (STAN) (37); Freedom and Direct Democracy (SPD) (20)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "81 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/20/2024 to 9/28/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Civic Democratic Party (ODS) (8); Christian Democratic Union - Czechoslovak People's Party (KDU - CSL) (7); TOP 09 (3); ANO 2011 (3); Independents (2); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -662,22 +717,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$519.007 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$539.737 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$520.629 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$540.198 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$508.67 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$525.243 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-0.31% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.09% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.35% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.85% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.55% (2021 est.)" @@ -686,18 +741,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$47,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$49,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$48,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$50,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$48,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$50,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$330.858 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$343.208 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -726,34 +781,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "30.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.4% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "59.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "59.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "45.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "44% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "27% (2023 est.)" + "text": "27.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "72% (2023 est.)" + "text": "69% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-66.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-64% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -765,11 +820,11 @@ "text": "motor vehicles, metallurgy, machinery and equipment, glass, armaments" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.44% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-1.94% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.502 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.505 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -825,13 +880,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.27% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.3% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.43% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.38% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.56% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.51% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -850,18 +905,18 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "13.13% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "12.64% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$1.281 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.035 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$17.366 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$13.644 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$7.686 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$5.954 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, @@ -870,10 +925,10 @@ "text": "$236.688 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$217.731 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$219.419 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$205.626 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$205.163 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -890,10 +945,10 @@ "text": "$219.393 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$218.002 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$216.042 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$197.515 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$194.402 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/fi.json b/europe/fi.json index 5cba9563..bf2de82b 100644 --- a/europe/fi.json +++ b/europe/fi.json @@ -578,14 +578,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Eduskunta (200 seats; 199 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 1 member in the province of Aland directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Eduskunta - Riksdagen)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 2 April 2023 (next to be held on 30 April 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - Kok 24%, PS 23%, SDP 21.5%. Center Party 11.5%, Vihr 6.5%, Vas 5.5%, SFP 4.5%, KD 2.5%, Aland 0.5%; Movement Now 0.5%; seats by party/coalition - Kok 48, PS 46, SDP 43, Center Party 23, Vihr 13, Vas 11, SFP 9, KD 5; Aland 1; Movement Now 1; composition - men 108, women 92, percentage women 46%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "200 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/2/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Coalition Party (KOK) (48); The Finns Party (PS) (46); Social Democratic Party (SDP) (43); Center Party (KESK) (23); The Greens (13); Left Alliance (Vas) (11); Other (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "46%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -627,7 +648,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Douglas HICKEY (since 11 May 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Christopher KRAFFT (since September 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Itainen Puistotie 14 B, 00140 Helsinki" @@ -675,22 +696,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$321.126 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$318.638 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$324.486 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$322.39 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$320.209 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$317.782 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-1.04% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-1.16% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.34% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.45% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "2.84% (2021 est.)" @@ -699,18 +720,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$57,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$57,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$58,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$58,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$57,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$57,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$300.187 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$295.532 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -739,34 +760,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "24.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "60.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "61.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "52.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "53.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "25.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "41% (2023 est.)" + "text": "42.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-41.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-42.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -778,11 +799,11 @@ "text": "metals and metal products, electronics, machinery and scientific instruments, shipbuilding, pulp and paper, foodstuffs, chemicals, textiles, clothing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-2.72% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-2.04% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.88 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.879 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -841,7 +862,7 @@ "text": "0.23% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.24% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.23% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -864,30 +885,30 @@ "note": "note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "21.08% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "21.2% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$4.364 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.256 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$7.074 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$6.321 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$1.222 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$961.053 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$122.953 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$126.517 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$127.706 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$128.857 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$116.762 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$117.18 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -901,13 +922,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$124.221 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$125.645 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$134.575 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$134.431 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$116.72 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$117.072 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/fo.json b/europe/fo.json index 91c17b9c..89851e27 100644 --- a/europe/fo.json +++ b/europe/fo.json @@ -445,14 +445,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Faroese Parliament or Logting (33 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Faroese Parliament (Logting)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Faroese Parliament - last held on 8 December 2022 (next to be held in 2026)

Faroese seats in the Danish Parliament last held on 31 October 2022 (next to be held no later than 31 October 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Faroese Parliament percent of vote by party - JF 26.6%, B 20%, A 18.9%, E 17.7%, F 7.5%, H 6.6%, seats by party - JF 9, B 7, A 6, E 6, F 3, H 2; composition - men 24, women 9; percentage women 27.3%

Faroese seats in Danish Parliament - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - JF 1, B 1; composition - men 2, women 0; percentage women 0%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "33 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/8/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "JF (9); B (7); A (6); E (6); F (3); H (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2026" }, "note": "note: the Faroe Islands elect 2 members to the Danish Parliament to serve 4-year terms" }, @@ -500,43 +521,43 @@ "text": "high-income Danish territorial economy; party neither to the EU nor the Schengen Area; associate Nordic Council member; very low unemployment; unique foreign ownership allowance in fishing industry; known salmon exporter; growing IT industries" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$3.834 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$3.798 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3.741 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$3.603 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$3.407 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$3.613 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "2.49% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.56% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.76% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-1.93% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$70,400 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$71,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$69,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$68,100 (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$65,000 (2020 est.)" + "text": "$67,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.556 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$3.907 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -549,31 +570,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "18.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "18.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "18.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "52.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "52% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "41.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "40.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "27.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "27.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "31.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "31% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "62.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "57.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-62.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-56.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -603,14 +627,14 @@ "text": "10% (2015 est.)" }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "4.05% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "4.45% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.44% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "4.33% of GDP (2021 est.)" - }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "4.86% of GDP (2020 est.)" + "text": "4.32% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, diff --git a/europe/fr.json b/europe/fr.json index 8f65694a..495e0143 100644 --- a/europe/fr.json +++ b/europe/fr.json @@ -605,16 +605,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of:
Senate or Sénat (348 seats; members indirectly elected; members serve 6-year terms with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
National Assembly or Assemblée Nationale (577 seats - 556 for metropolitan France, 10 for overseas departments, and 11 for citizens abroad; members directly elected by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlement)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 24 September 2023 (next to be held by 30 September 2026)
National Assembly - last held on 30 June and 7 July 2024 (next to be held on 30 June 2029)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by political caucus (party or group of parties) LR 139, SER 69, UC 51, RDPI 21, CRCE 17, LIRT 17, EST 16, RDSE 14; composition - men 222, women 126, percentage women 36.2%.

National Assembly - percent of vote by party/coalition in the first round - RN 29.26%, NPF 28.06%, ENS 20.04%, LR 6.57%, UXD 3.96%, other 12.11%; seats by party/coalition in the first round - RN 37, NPF 32, ENS 2, LR 1, UXD 1, other 3; percent of vote in the second round - RN 32.05%, NPF 25.68, ENS 23.14% LR 5.41%, UXD 5.0%, other 8.72%, seats by party/coalition in the second round - NPF 146, ENS 148, RN 88, LR 38, UXD 16, other 65; composition - men 369, women 208, percentage women 36%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Assemblée nationale)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "577 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/30/2024 to 7/7/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "New Popular Front (NFP)/UG (178); Ensemble (presidential majority) (150); National Rally (RN) (125); The Republicans (LR) (39); Other (85)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "36%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Sénat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "348 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/24/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "36.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" + }, + "note": "note 1: of the 348 Senate seats, 328 seats are for metropolitan France, overseas departments, and regions of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guiana, Reunion, and Mayotte; the remainder of the seats include 2 for New Caledonia, 2 for French Polynesia, 1 for Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, 1 for Saint-Barthelemy, 1 for Saint-Martin, 1 for Wallis and Futuna, and 12 for French nationals abroad

note 2: Senate members are indirectly elected by departmental electoral colleges, using absolute majority vote in two rounds if needed for departments with 1-3 members, and proportional representation vote in departments with 4 or more members" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Court of Cassation or Cour de Cassation (consists of the court president, 6 divisional presiding judges, 120 trial judges, and 70 deputy judges organized into 6 divisions - 3 civil, 1 commercial, 1 labor, and 1 criminal); Constitutional Council (consists of 9 members)" @@ -710,22 +760,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$3.764 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.786 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$3.738 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3.751 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$3.648 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3.657 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.94% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.45% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.57% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.44% (2021 est.)" @@ -734,18 +784,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$55,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$55,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$55,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$55,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$53,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$53,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.031 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$3.052 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -774,34 +824,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "18.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "69.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "69.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "53.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "53.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "32.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "34.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-34.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-36.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -813,11 +863,11 @@ "text": "machinery, chemicals, automobiles, metallurgy, aircraft, electronics, textiles, food processing, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "0.74% (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.46% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "31.825 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "31.979 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -873,13 +923,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.15% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.21% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.22% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.19% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.11% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.1% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -894,35 +944,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "98.66% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "98.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "24.62% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "24.47% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$22.792 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$30.334 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$56.672 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$33.069 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$9.868 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$7.245 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$1.052 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.05 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$1.013 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.021 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$925.551 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$926.762 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -936,13 +986,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$1.099 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.094 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$1.103 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.092 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$963.999 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$957.017 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/gi.json b/europe/gi.json index 9ae42582..eef8544a 100644 --- a/europe/gi.json +++ b/europe/gi.json @@ -393,14 +393,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (18 seats; 17 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by majority vote and 1 appointed by Parliament as speaker; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 12 October 2023 (next to be held by October 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - GSLP-Liberal Alliance 49.9%, GSD 48% independent 2.1%; seats by party - GLSP-Liberal Alliance 9 (GSLP 7, LPG 2), GSD 8; composition including Parliament speaker - men 13, women 5, percentage women 38.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "18 (17 directly elected, 1 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/12/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "GSLP-Liberal Alliance (9) (GSLP 7, LPG 2); GSD (8)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/europe/gk.json b/europe/gk.json index 160f1bc8..9dd73ccc 100644 --- a/europe/gk.json +++ b/europe/gk.json @@ -375,14 +375,35 @@ "note": "note: the chief minister is the president of the Policy and Resources Committee and is the de facto head of government; the Policy and Resources Committee, elected by the States of Deliberation, functions as the executive; the 5 members all have equal voting rights" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral States of Deliberation (40 seats; 38 People's Deputies and 2 representatives of the States of Alderney; members directly elected by majority vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "States of Deliberation" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 7 October 2020 (next to be held in June 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - GPI 24.0%, GP 10%, APG 3.4%, independent 62.6%; seats - GPI 10, GP 6, independent 22, States of Alderney 2; composition - men 32, women 8, percentage women 20%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "40 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/7/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "GPI (10); GP (6); independent (22); States of Alderney (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2025" }, "note": "note: non-voting members include the bailiff (presiding officer), attorney-general, and solicitor-general" }, @@ -441,15 +462,15 @@ "note": "note: data are in 2015 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "3.72% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "7.81% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.34% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "15.46% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-8.47% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "Real GDP per capita": { @@ -458,18 +479,18 @@ } }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$11.228 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$12.508 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "8.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "92% (2022 est.)" + "text": "91.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -480,11 +501,11 @@ "text": "tourism, banking" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.64% (2022 est.)", + "text": "1.26% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "86,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "83,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work;entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "Unemployment rate": { diff --git a/europe/gm.json b/europe/gm.json index 646bced9..734fb824 100644 --- a/europe/gm.json +++ b/europe/gm.json @@ -588,17 +588,52 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlament consists of:
Federal Council or Bundesrat (69 seats statutory, 71 current; members appointed by each of the 16 state governments)
Federal Diet or Bundestag (736 seats statutory, 736 for the 2021-25 term; approximately one-half of members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and approximately one-half directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; members' terms depend upon the states they represent)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "Bundesrat - none; determined by the composition of the state-level governments; the composition of the Bundesrat has the potential to change any time one of the 16 states holds an election
Bundestag - last held on 26 September 2021 (next to be held on 23 February 2025); almost all postwar German governments have been coalitions" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Bundesrat - composition - men 43, women 26, percentage women 37.7%

Bundestag - percent of vote by party - SPD 28%, CDU/CSU 26.8%, Alliance '90/Greens 16%, FDP 12.5%, AfD 11%, The Left 5.3%, other .04%; seats by party - SPD 206, CDU/CSU 197, Alliance '90/Greens 118, FDP 92, AfD 81, The Left 39, other 3; composition - men 476, women 260, percentage women 34.9%; note - total Parliament percentage women 35.5%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: due to Germany's recognition of the concepts of \"overhang\" (when a party's share of the nationwide votes would entitle it to fewer seats than the number of individual constituency seats won in an election under Germany's mixed member proportional system) and \"leveling\" (whereby additional seats are elected to supplement the members directly elected by each constituency in order to ensure that each party's share of the total seats is roughly proportional to the party's overall shares of votes at the national level), the 20th Bundestag is the largest to date" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "German Bundestag (Deutscher Bundestag)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "598 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/26/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Social Democratic Party (SPD) (206); Christian Democratic Union (CDU) (152); Green Party (118); Free Democratic Party (FDP) (92); Alternative for Germany (AfD) (83); Christian Social Union of Bavaria (CSU) (45); Left Party (Die Linke) (39); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "35.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2025" + }, + "note": "note 1: total seats can vary each electoral term; currently includes 4 seats for independent members; approximately one-half of members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and approximately one-half directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; members' terms vary depending on the states they represent

note 2: the 20th Bundestag is the largest to date, due to Germany's recognition of \"overhang\" (when a party's share of the nationwide votes would entitle it to fewer seats than the number of individual constituency seats won in an election) and \"leveling\" (when additional seats are elected to supplement the members directly elected in order to ensure that each party's share of the total seats is roughly proportional to its overall share of votes at the national level)" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Federal Council (Bundesrat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "69 (all appointed)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "37.7%" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Federal Court of Justice (court consists of 127 judges, including the court president, vice presidents, presiding judges, other judges and organized into 25 Senates subdivided into 12 civil panels, 5 criminal panels, and 8 special panels); Federal Constitutional Court or Bundesverfassungsgericht (consists of 2 Senates each subdivided into 3 chambers, each with a chairman and 8 members)" @@ -689,22 +724,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$5.23 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.295 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$5.246 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5.309 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$5.153 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5.237 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-0.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.27% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.81% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.37% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.16% (2021 est.)" @@ -713,18 +748,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$61,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$63,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$62,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$63,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$61,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$63,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$4.456 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$4.526 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -753,34 +788,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "28.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.8% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "62.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "63.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "50.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "49.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "21.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "21.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "47.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "43.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-43% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-39.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -792,11 +827,11 @@ "text": "

iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, automobiles, food and beverages, shipbuilding, textiles

" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-1.59% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.51% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "44.784 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "44.184 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -828,8 +863,8 @@ "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2019": { - "text": "31.7 (2019 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2020": { + "text": "32.4 (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -843,10 +878,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "3.1% (2019 est.)" + "text": "2.9% (2020 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "25.2% (2019 est.)" + "text": "25% (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -858,7 +893,7 @@ "text": "0.47% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.46% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.47% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -878,30 +913,30 @@ "note": "note: general government gross debt is defined in the Maastricht Treaty as consolidated general government gross debt at nominal value, outstanding at the end of the year in the following categories of government liabilities (as defined in ESA95): currency and deposits (AF.2), securities other than shares excluding financial derivatives (AF.3, excluding AF.34), and loans (AF.4); the general government sector comprises the sub-sectors of central government, state government, local government and social security funds; the series are presented as a percentage of GDP and in millions of euros; GDP used as a denominator is the gross domestic product at current market prices; data expressed in national currency are converted into euro using end-of-year exchange rates provided by the European Central Bank" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "11.23% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "11.01% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$262.723 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$268.67 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$174.831 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$184.777 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$312.08 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$301.423 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$2.104 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.96 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$2.092 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.904 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$2.034 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.857 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -915,13 +950,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$1.927 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.78 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$1.997 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.799 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$1.798 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.632 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/gr.json b/europe/gr.json index 7902930d..cafe63fe 100644 --- a/europe/gr.json +++ b/europe/gr.json @@ -560,14 +560,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Hellenic Parliament or Vouli ton Ellinon (300 seats; 280 members in multi-seat and single-seat constituencies and 15 members - including 3 seats for Greek diaspora - in a single nationwide constituency directly elected by open party-list proportional representation vote; members serve up to 4 years)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Hellenic Parliament (Vouli Ton Ellinon)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 25 June 2023 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - ND 40.6%, SYRIZA-PS 17.8%, PASOK-KINAL 11.9%, KKE 7.7%, Spartans 4.6%, Greek Solution 4.4%, NIKI 3.7%, Course of Freedom 3.2%, other 6.1%; seats by party - ND 158, SYRIZA-PS 48, PASOK-KINAL 32, KKE 20, Spartans 12, Greek Solution 12, NIKI 10, Course of Freedom 8; composition - men 231, women 69, percentage women 23%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "300 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/25/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "New Democracy (ND) (158); Coalition of the Radical Left (SYRIZA) (47); Panhellenic Socialist Movement - Movement for Change (PASOK-KINAL) (32); Communist Party (KKE) (21); Other (42)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "23%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2027" }, "note": "note: only parties surpassing a 3% vote threshold are entitled to parliamentary seats; parties need 10 seats to become formal parliamentary groups but can retain that status if the party participated in the last election and received the minimum 3% threshold" }, @@ -665,22 +686,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$375.78 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$384.023 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$368.37 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$375.271 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$348.977 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$354.888 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.01% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.33% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.56% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.74% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.38% (2021 est.)" @@ -689,18 +710,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$36,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$36,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$35,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$36,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$33,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$33,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$238.206 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$243.498 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -729,34 +750,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "15.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "15.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "67.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "68.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "66.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "13.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "15.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "2.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "44.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "43.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-49.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-48.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -768,11 +789,11 @@ "text": "tourism, food and tobacco processing, textiles, chemicals, metal products; mining, petroleum" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.68% (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.74% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.645 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.666 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -831,7 +852,7 @@ "text": "0.22% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.28% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.27% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.32% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -849,17 +870,17 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "203.29% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "202.08% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "27.81% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "27.64% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$15.056 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$15.008 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$22.623 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -871,7 +892,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$106.65 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$107.218 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$106.189 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -891,7 +912,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$117.922 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$119.234 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$127.82 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/europe/hr.json b/europe/hr.json index eb191e4b..fbb583e3 100644 --- a/europe/hr.json +++ b/europe/hr.json @@ -564,21 +564,42 @@ "text": "Council of Ministers named by the prime minister and approved by the Assembly" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 December 2019 with a runoff on 5 January 2020 (next to be held in 2024); the leader of the majority party or majority coalition usually appointed prime minister by the president and approved by the Assembly" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held in December 2024 (first round) and January 2025 (second round); the leader of the majority party or majority coalition is usually appointed prime minister by the president and approved by the Assembly" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2019: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 52.7%, Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC (HDZ) 47.3%

2015: Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC (HDZ) 50.7%, Ivo JOSIPOVIC (Forward Croatia Progressive Alliance) 49.3%" + "text": "
2019: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 74.6%, Dragan PRIMORAC (independent) 25.3%

2019: Zoran MILANOVIC elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Zoran MILANOVIC (SDP) 52.7%, Kolinda GRABAR-KITAROVIC (HDZ) 47.3%
" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly or Hrvatski Sabor (151 seats; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Croatian Parliament (Hrvatski Sabor)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last election held on 17 April 2024 (next to be held by April 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - HDZ-led coalition 40.4%, SDP 27.8%, DP 9.3%, MOST 7.3%, We Can! 6.6%, SDSS 2.0%, Independents 1.3%, NPS 1.3%, IDS 1.3%, Bosniaks Together 0.7%, DZMH 0.7%, Focus 0.7%, SRRH 0.7%; seats by party/coalition - HDZ-led coalition 61, SDP 42, DP 14, MOST 11, We Can! 10, SDSS 3, Independents 2, NPS 2, IDS 2, Bosniaks Together 1, DZMH 1, Focus 1, SRRH 1; composition - men 101, women 50, percent of women 33%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "151 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/17/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Croatian Democratic Union (HDZ) (55); Social Democratic Party of Croatia (SDP) (37); Homeland Movement (DP) (11); We Can! – Political Platform (Možemo!) (10); Independent (NZ) (10); Other (28)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "33.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2028" }, "note": "note: of the 151 seats, 140 members come from 10 multi-seat constituencies, with 3 members in a constituency for Croatian diaspora; voters belonging to recognized minorities elect an additional 8 members from a nationwide constituency: the Serb minority elects 3 members, the Hungarian and Italian minorities elect 1 each, the Czech and Slovak minorities elect 1 jointly, and all other minorities elect 2" }, @@ -673,22 +694,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$159.305 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$158.698 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$154.574 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$153.625 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$144.425 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$143.189 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.06% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.3% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "7.03% (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.29% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "13.04% (2021 est.)" @@ -697,18 +718,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$41,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$41,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$40,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$39,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$37,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$36,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$82.689 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$84.394 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -737,34 +758,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.4% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "18.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "61.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "59.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "58% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "21.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "19.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "2.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.8% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "54% (2023 est.)" + "text": "52.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-55.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-54.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -776,7 +797,7 @@ "text": "chemicals and plastics, machine tools, fabricated metal, electronics, pig iron and rolled steel products, aluminum, paper, wood products, construction materials, textiles, shipbuilding, petroleum and petroleum refining, food and beverages, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.47% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.56% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { @@ -836,13 +857,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "6.89% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.2% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "7.51% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.52% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "7.23% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "7.22% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -857,35 +878,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "82.08% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "83% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "21.41% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "21.65% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$956.968 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$635.97 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$2.336 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.621 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$651.685 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$557.487 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$44.969 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$45.064 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$41.903 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$41.907 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$34.367 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$34.368 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -899,13 +920,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$46.571 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$46.811 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$46.664 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$46.769 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$36.256 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$36.259 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/hu.json b/europe/hu.json index b496fcfa..a4b50cfc 100644 --- a/europe/hu.json +++ b/europe/hu.json @@ -574,14 +574,38 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Orszaggyules (199 seats; 106 members directly elected in single-member constituencies by simple majority vote and 93 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by party-list proportional representation vote, using the D’Hondt method; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Országgyülés)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 3 April 2022 (next to be held in April 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party list - Fidesz-KDNP 54.1%, United for Hungary 34.5%, Mi Hazank 5.9%, other 5.5%; seats by party list - Fidesz-KDNP 135, United for Hungary 57, Mi Hazank 6, independent 1; composition - men 170, women 29, percentage women 14.6%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Orszaggyules)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "199 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/3/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Hungarian Civic Union-Christian Democratic People's Party (FIDESZ-KDNP) (135); Democratic Coalition (DK) (15); Movement for a Better Hungary (Jobbik) (10); Hungarian Socialist Party (MSZP) (10); Momentum (10); Other (19)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "14.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -698,7 +722,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$40,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$40,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$40,700 (2022 est.)" @@ -781,7 +805,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.006 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.001 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -837,13 +861,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.7% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.39% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.2% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.1% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.08% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -868,25 +892,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$623.545 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.673 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$14.47 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$14.728 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$7.337 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$7.062 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$172.484 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$172.662 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$160.038 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$158.98 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$145.539 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$145.522 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -900,13 +924,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$161.558 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$162.02 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$167.744 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$167.262 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$145.058 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$145.191 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/ic.json b/europe/ic.json index 1eba16fd..d0d08ba5 100644 --- a/europe/ic.json +++ b/europe/ic.json @@ -535,7 +535,7 @@ "text": "President Halla TOMASDOTTIR (since 1 August 2024)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Bjarni BENEDIKTSSON (since 9 April 2024)" + "text": "Prime Minister Kristrun FROSTADOTTIR (since 21 December 2024)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president upon the recommendation of the prime minister" @@ -548,14 +548,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Althingi or Parliament (63 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed-list proportional representation vote using the D'Hondt method; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Althingi)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 30 November 2024 (next to be held by 30 November 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "seats by party - SDA 15, IP 14, Reform Party 11, People's Party 10, CP 8, PP 5; composition - men 34, women 29; percentage women 46%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "63 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/30/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Social Democratic Alliance (SDA) (15); Independence Party (IP) (14); Liberal Reform Party (11); People’s Party (10); Center Party (8); Progressive Party (PP) (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "46%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -642,22 +663,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$26.155 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$26.455 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$25.134 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$25.186 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$23.084 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$23.108 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.06% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.04% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "8.88% (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.99% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.15% (2021 est.)" @@ -666,10 +687,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$66,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$67,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$65,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$65,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$62,000 (2021 est.)" @@ -677,7 +698,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$31.02 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$31.325 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -706,10 +727,10 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "3.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "21% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { "text": "64.6% (2023 est.)" @@ -718,22 +739,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "50% (2023 est.)" + "text": "49.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "25.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "43.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "43.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-43.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-43.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -745,11 +766,11 @@ "text": "tourism, fish processing; aluminum smelting; geothermal power, hydropower; medical/pharmaceutical products" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.24% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.93% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "239,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "240,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -791,13 +812,13 @@ "text": "4% (2017 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "22.1% (2017 est.)" + "text": "22% (2017 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.66% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.7% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.67% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -817,36 +838,36 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "86.5% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "81.06% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "22.52% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "23.44% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$324.663 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$384.999 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$498.416 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$615.528 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$687.447 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$669.957 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$13.49 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13.71 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$13.109 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$13.115 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$9.606 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9.621 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -860,7 +881,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$13.484 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13.532 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$13.146 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/europe/im.json b/europe/im.json index 950de236..75f9d218 100644 --- a/europe/im.json +++ b/europe/im.json @@ -430,17 +430,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Tynwald or the High Court of Tynwald consists of:
Legislative Council (11 seats; renewal of 4 members every 2 years; elected members serve 4-year terms)
House of Keys (24 seats; 2 members each from 12 constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Tynwald (High Court of Tynwald)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Legislative Council - last held 14 March 2023 (next to be held by March 2028)
House of Keys - last held on 23 September 2021 (next to be held on 24 September 2026)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "

Legislative Council - composition - men 6, women 4, vacant 1; percentage women 36.4%

House of Keys - percent of vote by party - Liberal Vannin 5.3%, Manx Labour Party 5.1%, Green Party 3.3% independent 86.3%; seats by party - independent 21; Manx Labour Party 2, Liberal Vannin 1; composition – men 14, women 10, percentage women 41.7%; total Tynwald percentage women 40%

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: Legislative Council includes the President of Tynwald, 2 non-voting members (the Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man and the attorney general), and 8 members indirectly elected by the House of Keys" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Keys" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "24 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/23/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "independent (21); Manx Labour Party (2); Liberal Vannin (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "40%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Legislative Council" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "11 (3 appointed, 8 indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/14/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "36.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2028" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Isle of Man High Court of Justice (consists of 3 permanent judges or \"deemsters\" and 1 judge of appeal; organized into the Staff of Government Division or Court of Appeal and the Civil Division); the Court of General Gaol Delivery is not formally part of the High Court but is administered as though part of the High Court and deals with serious criminal cases; note - appeals beyond the Court of Appeal are referred to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (in London)" diff --git a/europe/it.json b/europe/it.json index c1cac58b..726d196f 100644 --- a/europe/it.json +++ b/europe/it.json @@ -563,14 +563,69 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlamento consists of:
Senate or Senato della Repubblica (205 seats; 122 members in multi-seat constituencies directly elected by proportional representation vote, 74 members in single-seat constituencies directly elected by plurality vote, 4 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by proportional representation vote, and 5 members appointed by the president of Italy; all members serve 5-year terms)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera dei Deputati (400 seats; 245 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; 147 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by plurality vote and 8 members in multi-seat constituencies abroad directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Il Parlamento)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 25 September 2022 (next to be held no later than December 2027)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 25 September 2022; note - snap elections were called when Prime Minister DRAGHI resigned and the parliament was dissolved on 21 July 2022 (next to be held on 30 September 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Camera dei Deputati)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - center-right coalition 113 (FdI 65, Lega 30, FI 18), center-left coalition 43 (PD 40, AVS 3), M5S 28, Action-Italia Viva 9, SVP 2, MAIE 1, ScN 1; composition - men 131, women 74, percentage women 36.1%

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - center-right coalition 230 (FdI 119, Lega 66, FI 45), center-left coalition 83 (PD 69, AVS 12, +EU 2), M5S 52, Action-Italia Viva 21, SVP 3, MAIE 1, ScN 1; composition - men 271, women 129, percentage women 32.3%; total Parliament percentage women 33.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "400 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/25/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Coalition Brothers of Italy (FdI) - Lega - Forza Italia - Us Moderates (Noi moderati, NM) (237); Democratic Party - Democratic and Progressive Italy (PD-IDP) - Greens and Left Alliance (AVS) - +EUROPA\" - Civic Commitment (IC) (84); Five Star Movement (M5s) (52); Action - Italia Viva (21); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senato della Repubblica)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "205 (200 directly elected; 5 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/25/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Coalition Brothers of Italy (FdI) - Lega - Forza Italia - Us Moderates (Noi moderati, NM) (115); Democratic Party - Democratic and Progressive Italy (PD-IDP) - Greens and Left Alliance (AVS) - +EUROPA\" - Civic Commitment (IC) (44); Five Star Movement (M5s) (28); Other (13)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "36.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -667,22 +722,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$3.097 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.145 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$3.068 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3.123 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$2.951 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.984 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.92% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.99% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.66% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.31% (2021 est.)" @@ -691,18 +746,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$52,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$53,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$52,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$52,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$49,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$50,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$2.255 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.301 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -734,31 +789,31 @@ "text": "1.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "23.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "64.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "65% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "59.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "58.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "21.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "35.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "33.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-33.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-32.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -770,11 +825,11 @@ "text": "tourism, machinery, iron and steel, chemicals, food processing, textiles, motor vehicles, clothing, footwear, ceramics" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.02% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.28% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "25.669 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "25.786 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -830,13 +885,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.47% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.53% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.51% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.5% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.49% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.48% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -856,12 +911,12 @@ "note": "note: Italy reports its data on public debt according to guidelines set out in the Maastricht Treaty; general government gross debt is defined in the Maastricht Treaty as consolidated general government gross debt at nominal value, outstanding at the end of the year, in the following categories of government liabilities (as defined in ESA95): currency and deposits (AF.2), securities other than shares excluding financial derivatives (AF.3, excluding AF.34), and loans (AF.4); the general government sector comprises central, state, and local government and social security funds" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "24.92% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "24.5% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$11.552 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$247.462 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$32.783 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -873,7 +928,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$793.589 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$777.594 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$752.864 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -893,7 +948,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$756.154 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$747.798 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$785.549 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/europe/je.json b/europe/je.json index 7b4e5264..c2655afa 100644 --- a/europe/je.json +++ b/europe/je.json @@ -417,14 +417,29 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly of the States of Jersey (49 elected members; 8 senators to serve 4-year terms, and 29 deputies and 12 connetables, or heads of parishes, to serve 4-year terms" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly of the States of Jersey" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 22 June 2022 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - BW 66.8%, RJ 12.3%, JA 2.0%, PP 2%, JLC 4.1%; seats by party - BW 35, RJ 10, JLC 2, JA 1, PP 1; composition - men 28, women 21, percentage women 42.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "54 (49 directly elected, 5 appointed)" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/22/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "BW (35); RJ (10); JLC (2); JA (1); PP (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "42.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2026" }, "note": "note: 5 non-voting members appointed by the monarch include the bailiff, lieutenant governor, dean of Jersey, attorney general, and the solicitor general" }, @@ -487,15 +502,15 @@ "note": "note: data are in 2015 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "3.72% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "7.81% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.34% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "15.46% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-8.47% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "Real GDP per capita": { @@ -507,18 +522,18 @@ } }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$11.228 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$12.508 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "8.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "92% (2022 est.)" + "text": "91.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -529,11 +544,11 @@ "text": "tourism, banking and finance, dairy, electronics" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.64% (2022 est.)", + "text": "1.26% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency; entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "86,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "83,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work;entry includes Jersey and Guernsey" }, "Unemployment rate": { diff --git a/europe/kv.json b/europe/kv.json index b292d893..585c0823 100644 --- a/europe/kv.json +++ b/europe/kv.json @@ -434,14 +434,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly or Kuvendi i Kosoves/Skupstina Kosova (120 seats; 100 members directly elected by open-list proportional representation vote with 20 seats reserved for ethnic minorities; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly (Kuvendi i Kosoves/Skupstina Kosova)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 14 February 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - LVV 50%, PDK 16.9%, LDK 12.7%, AAK 7.1%, Serb List 5.1%, other 8.2%; seats by party - LVV 58, PDK 19, LDK 15, Serb List 10, AAK 8, other 10; composition - men 79, women 41, percentage women 34.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "120 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/14/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Self-Determination Movement (LVV) (58), Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK) (19), Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK) (15), Serb List (10), Alliance for the Future of Kosovo (AAK) (8), other (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "34%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2025" }, "note": "note: 20 seats reserved for ethnic minorities -- 10 for Serbs and 10 for other minorities" }, @@ -537,7 +558,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$23.794 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$23.962 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$23.025 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -549,7 +570,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.34% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.07% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.28% (2022 est.)" @@ -561,7 +582,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$13,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$13,000 (2022 est.)" @@ -572,7 +593,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$10.438 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$10.468 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -589,34 +610,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "7.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { "text": "26.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "46% (2023 est.)" + "text": "46.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "83.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "84.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "12.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "31.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "31.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "2.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "39.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "39.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-70.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-70.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -627,7 +648,7 @@ "text": "mineral mining, construction materials, base metals, leather, machinery, appliances, foodstuffs and beverages, textiles" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.56% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.35% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { @@ -675,7 +696,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "18.2% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.51% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "17.24% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -703,7 +724,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$794.765 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$785.09 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$983.283 million (2022 est.)" @@ -715,7 +736,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$4.155 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4.156 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$3.579 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -761,6 +782,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$829.127 million (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "euros (EUR) per US dollar -" diff --git a/europe/lg.json b/europe/lg.json index d46e81f4..0905c66c 100644 --- a/europe/lg.json +++ b/europe/lg.json @@ -556,14 +556,35 @@ "note": "note: on 15 September 2023, Parliament voted 53-39 to approve Prime Minister Evika SILINA" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Saeima (100 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Saeima)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 1 October 2022 (next to be held no later than 3 October 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - JV 19.2%, ZZS 12.6%, AS 11.1%, NA 9.4%, S! 6.9%, LPV 6.3%, PRO 6.2%; seats by party - JV 26, ZZS 16, AS 15, NA 13, S! 11, LPV 9, PRO 10; composition- men 68, women 32, percentage women 32%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "100 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/1/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "New Unity (VIENOTIBA) (26); Union of Farmers and Greens (ZZS) (16); United List - Latvian Green Party, Latvian Regional Alliance, Liepāja Party (15); National Alliance of All for Latvia!\" - \"For Fatherland and Freedom / LNNK\" (NA) (13); For Stability! (11); Progressives (10); Latvia First (9)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -650,22 +671,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$71.154 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$69.479 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$71.355 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$68.313 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$69.308 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$67.097 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-0.28% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.71% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.95% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.81% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.73% (2021 est.)" @@ -674,18 +695,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$37,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$37,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$38,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$36,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$36,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$35,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$43.627 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$42.248 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -714,34 +735,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "4.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "20.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "63.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "61.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "61.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "63.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-1.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "64.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "67% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-67.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-70.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -753,11 +774,11 @@ "text": "processed foods, processed wood products, textiles, processed metals, pharmaceuticals, railroad cars, synthetic fibers, electronics" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "0.71% (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.1% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "978,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "972,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -813,13 +834,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.82% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.92% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "3.2% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.4% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "3.34% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "3.45% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -839,15 +860,15 @@ "note": "note: data cover general government debt, and includes debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities, including sub-sectors of central government, state government, local government, and social security funds" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "22.79% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "24.23% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.752 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.663 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.937 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.082 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$1.579 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -856,13 +877,13 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$27.947 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$28.294 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$29.374 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$29.364 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$25.43 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$25.463 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -876,13 +897,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$29.626 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$29.875 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$31.213 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$31.206 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$26.681 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$26.684 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/lh.json b/europe/lh.json index 06c7bbff..e5fe422f 100644 --- a/europe/lh.json +++ b/europe/lh.json @@ -562,14 +562,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Seimas (141 seats; 71 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote and 70 directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Seimas)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 13 October 2024 first round (next to be held on 27 October 2024 - second round)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "preliminary first-round results percent of vote by party - LSDP 19.4%, TS-LKD 18%, NA 15%, DSVL 9.2%, LRLS 7.7%, LVZS 7%, LLRA-KSS 6%; seats by party - LSDP 20, TS-LKD 18, NA 15, DSVL 8, LRLS 8, LVZS 6, LLRA-KSS 2, Independents 1" + "number of seats": { + "text": "141 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/13/2024 to 10/27/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Lithuanian Social Democratic Party (LSDP) (52); Homeland Union - Lithuanian Christian Democrats (TS-LKD) (28); Political Party \"The Dawn of Nemunas\" (PPNA) (20); Union of Democrats “For Lithuania” (DSVL) (14); Liberals Movement of the Republic of Lithuania (LS) (12); Lithuanian Farmers and Greens Union (LVŽS) (8); Other (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -659,22 +680,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$132.712 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$134.219 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$133.159 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$133.761 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$129.987 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$130.451 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-0.34% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.34% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.44% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.54% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.28% (2021 est.)" @@ -683,18 +704,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$46,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$46,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$47,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$47,200 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$46,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$46,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$77.836 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$79.79 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -723,10 +744,10 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "24.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { "text": "63.1% (2023 est.)" @@ -735,22 +756,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "58.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "17.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-3.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "78.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "76.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-74.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-72.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -762,11 +783,11 @@ "text": "metal-cutting machine tools, electric motors, televisions, refrigerators and freezers, petroleum refining, shipbuilding (small ships), furniture, textiles, food processing, fertilizer, agricultural machinery, optical equipment, lasers, electronic components, computers, amber jewelry, information technology, video game development, app/software development, biotechnology" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-2.17% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-1.39% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.51 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.519 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -822,7 +843,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.25% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.22% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.04% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -843,7 +864,7 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "36.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "36.04% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, @@ -853,25 +874,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$1.506 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$878.388 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$3.874 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$4.322 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$766.788 million (2021 est.)" + "text": "$985.051 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$61.101 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$61.02 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$61.444 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$61.448 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$53.397 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$53.297 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -885,13 +906,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$58.104 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$57.899 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$62.853 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$62.916 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$50.377 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$50.295 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/lo.json b/europe/lo.json index 99d0ab13..d782c70c 100644 --- a/europe/lo.json +++ b/europe/lo.json @@ -560,14 +560,38 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Council or Narodna Rada (150 seats; members directly elected in a single- and multi-seat constituencies by closed, party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms); 76 seats needed for a majority" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Council (Narodna rada Slovenskej republiky)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 30 September 2023 (next to be held by 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - SMER-SSD 23%, PS 18%, Hlas-SD 14.7%, OL'aNO 8.9%, KDH 6.8%, SaS 6.3%, SNS 5.6%; seats by party - SMER-SSD 42, PS 32, Hlas-SD 27, OL'aNO 16, KDH 12, SaS 11, SNS 10; composition - men 116, women 34, percentage women 22.7%" + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council (Národná rada)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "150 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/30/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Smer - Social Democracy (Smer-SD) (42); Progressive Slovakia (PS) (32); Hlas (“Voice”) - SD (27); Coalition OĽaNO and Friends, 'For the People' and 'Christian Union' (16); Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) (12); Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) (11); Slovak National Party (SNS) (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "22.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -658,22 +682,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$213.053 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$213.219 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$209.705 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$210.32 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$205.856 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$209.379 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.38% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.87% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.45% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.77% (2021 est.)" @@ -685,15 +709,15 @@ "text": "$39,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$38,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$38,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$37,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$38,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$132.794 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$132.908 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -725,10 +749,10 @@ "text": "2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "32.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "32.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "56.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "56.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -740,16 +764,16 @@ "text": "20.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-2.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "91.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "91.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-90.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-90.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -761,11 +785,11 @@ "text": "automobiles; metal and metal products; electricity, gas, coke, oil, nuclear fuel; chemicals, synthetic fibers, wood and paper products; machinery; earthenware and ceramics; textiles; electrical and optical apparatus; rubber products; food and beverages; pharmaceutical" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "15.61% (2023 est.)", + "text": "15.03% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.823 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.814 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -815,19 +839,19 @@ "text": "3.4% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "19.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "19.1% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.69% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.8% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "2% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "2.05% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.01% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -842,35 +866,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "64.51% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "64.32% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "19.5% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "19.44% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$2.088 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$2.23 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$8.452 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$11.126 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$4.655 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$5.776 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$121.238 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$121.008 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$114.678 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$114.519 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$109.565 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$109.237 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -884,13 +908,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$118.869 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$119.666 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$120.622 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$121.473 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$109.265 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$109.891 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/ls.json b/europe/ls.json index 5cf85ebc..eec73630 100644 --- a/europe/ls.json +++ b/europe/ls.json @@ -492,14 +492,35 @@ "note": "note: the prince's successor is Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but Prince HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Landtag (25 seats; members directly elected in 2 multi-seat constituencies by open-list proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Diet (Landtag)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 7 February 2021 (next to be held on 7 February 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - FBP 40%, VU 40%, FL 12%, DpL 8%; seats by party - FBP 10, VU 10, FL 3, DpL 2; composition - men 18, women 7, percentage women 28%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "25 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/7/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Patriotic Union (VU) (10); Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) (10); Free List (FL) (3); Democrats for Liechtenstein (DpL) (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/europe/lu.json b/europe/lu.json index 1a33bce1..cd763db0 100644 --- a/europe/lu.json +++ b/europe/lu.json @@ -546,14 +546,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Chamber of Deputies or Chambre des Deputes (60 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Chambre des députés)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 8 October 2023 (next to be held by 31 October 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - CSV 29.2%, LSAP 18.9%, DP 18.7%, ADR 9.3%, Green Party 8.6%, Pirate Party 6.7%, The Left 3.9%; seats by party - CSV 21, DP 14, LSAP 11, ADR 5, Green Party 4, Pirate Party 3, The Left 2; composition - men 40, women 20, percentage women 33.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "60 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/8/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Christian Social People's Party (CSV) (21); Democratic Party (PD/DP) (14); Socialist Workers' Party (POSL/LSAP) (11); Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) (5); Greens (DEI GRÉNG) (4); Pirate Party (PIRATEN) (3); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "33.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2028" }, "note": "note: a 21-member Council of State is appointed by the Grand Duke on the advice of the prime minister and serves as an advisory body to the Chamber of Deputies" }, diff --git a/europe/md.json b/europe/md.json index d68747d9..d8927957 100644 --- a/europe/md.json +++ b/europe/md.json @@ -556,14 +556,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (101 seats; 51 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 50 members directly elected in a single, nationwide constituency by closed party-list proportional representation vote; all members serve 4-year terms" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Parlament)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 11 July 2021 (next to be held in July 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - PAS 52.8%, BECS 27.1%, SOR 5.7%, other 14.4%; seats by party - PAS 63, BECS 32, SOR 6; composition - men 58, women 40, percent of women 40.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "101 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/11/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Action and Solidarity Party (PAS) (63); Electoral Bloc of Communists and Socialists (BECS) (32); Șor Party (PPȘ) (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "40.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -603,7 +624,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Kent D. LOGSDON (since 16 February 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Daniela DIPIERRO (since June 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "103 Mateevici Street, Chisinau MD-2009" @@ -676,10 +697,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$15,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$15,700 (2021 est.)" @@ -753,7 +774,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.464 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.43 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -801,7 +822,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "12.27% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.17% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "14.04% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -832,7 +853,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.974 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.893 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$2.482 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -844,7 +865,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$5.865 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.866 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$5.981 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -864,7 +885,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$9.867 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$9.84 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$10.265 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -895,8 +916,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.899 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.852 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/mj.json b/europe/mj.json index 18584a17..05f10118 100644 --- a/europe/mj.json +++ b/europe/mj.json @@ -574,14 +574,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly or Skupstina (81 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Skupstina)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 11 June 2023 (next to be held in June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - Europe Now! 25.5%, Together! 23.2%, For the Future of Montenegro 14.7%, Aleksa and Dritan - Count Bravely 12.5%, BP 7.1%, SNP-DEMOS 3.1%, Albanian Forum 1.9%, HGI 0.7%; seats by party/coalition Europe Now! 24, Together! 21, For the Future of Montenegro 13, Aleksa and Dritan - Count Bravely 11, BP 6, SNP-DEMOS 2, Albanian Forum 2, Albanian Alliance 1, HGI 1; composition - men 59, women 22, percentage women 27.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "81 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/11/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Europe now! (Evropa sad) (24); Together! For the future that belongs to you (DPS – SD – DUA – LP - UDSh) (21); For the future of Montenegro (New Serb Democracy; Democratic People’s Party of Montenegro, Labour Party) (13); Bravery counts! (HRABRO se broji!) (11); It’s clear! (Jasno je!) – Bosniak Party (6); Other (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -672,7 +693,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$17.115 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$17.173 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$16.149 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -684,7 +705,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.98% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.34% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "6.41% (2022 est.)" @@ -696,7 +717,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$27,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$27,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$26,200 (2022 est.)" @@ -707,7 +728,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$7.405 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$7.531 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -733,34 +754,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "5.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "11.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "62.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "73.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "73.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "19.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "7.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "50.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-69.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-68.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -772,11 +793,11 @@ "text": "steelmaking, aluminum, agricultural processing, consumer goods, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.34% (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.8% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "286,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "284,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -804,7 +825,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "21.2% (2020 est.)", + "text": "20.3% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -832,7 +853,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "10.87% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.69% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "13.33% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -862,7 +883,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$841.765 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$851.47 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$817.858 million (2022 est.)" @@ -874,7 +895,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$3.775 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.767 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$3.178 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -894,7 +915,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$5.163 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5.166 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$4.614 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -925,8 +946,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.401 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.785 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/mk.json b/europe/mk.json index 9188f35c..a0b79d90 100644 --- a/europe/mk.json +++ b/europe/mk.json @@ -550,14 +550,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly - Sobranie in Macedonian, Kuvend in Albanian (between 120 and 140 seats, current 123; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed-list proportional representation vote; possibility of 3 directly elected in diaspora constituencies by simple majority vote provided there is sufficient voter turnout; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly of the Republic (Sobranie)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 8 May 2024 (next to be held on 31 May 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - Your Macedonia 44.6%, For a European Future 15.8%, European Front 14%, VLEN 10.9%, The Left 7%, For Our Macedonia 5.7%, other 1.9%; seats by party/coalition - Your Macedonia 58, For a European Future 18, European Front 18, VLEN 14, The Left 6, For Our Macedonia 6; composition - TBD" + "number of seats": { + "text": "123 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/8/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Coalition \"Your Macedonia\" (led by VMRO-DPMNE) (58); Coalition \"European Front\" (led by the Democratic Union for Integration – DUI) (18); Coalition \"For a European Future\" (led by the Social Democratic Union of Macedonia – SDSM) (18); Coalition VLEN (14); ZNAM (Movement \"I know\": For our Macedonia) (6); The Left (Levica) (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "39.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -648,10 +669,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$42.444 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$43.108 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$42.012 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$42.233 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$41.099 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -660,10 +681,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.03% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.07% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.22% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.76% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.51% (2021 est.)" @@ -672,10 +693,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$23,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$23,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$22,900 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$23,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$22,400 (2021 est.)" @@ -683,7 +704,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$14.761 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$15.764 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -709,34 +730,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "21.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "58.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "72.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "14.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "23.5% (2021 est.)" + "text": "24.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "72.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "67.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-86.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-80.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -748,11 +769,11 @@ "text": "food processing, beverages, textiles, chemicals, iron, steel, cement, energy, pharmaceuticals, automotive parts" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-1.07% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-1.63% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "801,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "797,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -808,10 +829,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.13% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.93% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "3.33% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.28% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "3.5% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -839,10 +860,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$99.23 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$56.573 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$864.777 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$868.965 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$374.85 million (2021 est.)" @@ -851,10 +872,10 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$10.748 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$10.691 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$10.126 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$10.123 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$9.208 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -871,10 +892,10 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$12.745 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12.748 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$13.008 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$13.009 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$11.362 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -901,6 +922,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$5.845 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Macedonian denars (MKD) per US dollar -" diff --git a/europe/mn.json b/europe/mn.json index 160e9e6f..fb7bc5f9 100644 --- a/europe/mn.json +++ b/europe/mn.json @@ -479,14 +479,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Council or Conseil National (24 seats; 16 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 8 directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Council (Conseil national)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 5 February 2023 (next to be held in February 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by coalition - Monegasque National Union 100%; seats by coalition - Monegasque National Union 24; composition - men 13, women 11, percent of women 45.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "24 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/5/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Monegasque National Union - l’Union (24)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "45.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -559,15 +580,15 @@ "note": "note: data are in 2015 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "5.04% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "11.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.05% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "21.87% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-13.01% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { @@ -579,15 +600,15 @@ } }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$8.784 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$9.995 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "industry": { - "text": "12.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "87.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "88.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, diff --git a/europe/mt.json b/europe/mt.json index a0192a36..40a03e4c 100644 --- a/europe/mt.json +++ b/europe/mt.json @@ -543,14 +543,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Representatives or Il-Kamra Tad-Deputati, a component of the Parliament of Malta (65 seats statutory, 79 for 2022-2027 term; members directly elected in 5 multi-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Il-Kamra Tad-Deputati)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 26 March 2022 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - PL 55.1%, PN 41.7%, other 3.2%; seats by party - PL 38, PN 29; composition as of February 2024 - men 57, women 22, percentage women 27.9%; note - due to underepresentation by women in the combined general on 26 March and two casual elections on 7 and 12 April (10 seats or 14.9%), an additional 12 seats were awarded because their percentage did not meet the 40% threshold required by the Malta Constitution or the General Elections Amendment Act 2021" + "number of seats": { + "text": "65 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/26/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Labour Party (LP) (44); Nationalist Party (PN) (35)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "27.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -634,22 +655,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$31.661 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$33.787 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$29.978 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$31.43 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$27.738 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$30.178 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.61% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.5% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "8.08% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.15% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "12.51% (2021 est.)" @@ -658,18 +679,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$57,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$61,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$56,400 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$59,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$53,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$58,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$20.957 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$22.329 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -701,31 +722,31 @@ "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "12.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "79.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "80.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "43.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "45.8% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "17.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "18.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "166.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "122.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-147.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-104.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -737,7 +758,7 @@ "text": "tourism, electronics, ship building and repair, construction, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, footwear, clothing, tobacco, aviation services, financial services, information technology services" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "4.3% (2014 est.)", + "text": "5.29% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { @@ -789,13 +810,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.11% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.07% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "1.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.06% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.49% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.07% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -815,30 +836,30 @@ "note": "note: Malta reports public debt at nominal value outstanding at the end of the year, according to guidelines set out in the Maastricht Treaty for general government gross debt; the data include the following categories of government liabilities (as defined in ESA95): currency and deposits (AF.2), securities other than shares excluding financial derivatives (AF.3, excluding AF.34), and loans (AF.4); general government comprises the central, state, and local governments, and social security funds" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "23.37% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "22.34% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "$1.425 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.02 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$167.611 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$214.463 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "$348.601 million (2020 est.)" + "text": "$1.844 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$26.647 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$25.417 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$23.566 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$25.533 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$22.735 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$22.605 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -851,14 +872,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$22.637 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$23.883 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$21.406 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$22.958 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$20.164 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$18.795 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/nl.json b/europe/nl.json index 58eb02f5..af9c1ca8 100644 --- a/europe/nl.json +++ b/europe/nl.json @@ -574,14 +574,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral States General or Staten Generaal consists of:
Senate or Eerste Kamer (75 seats; members indirectly elected by the country's 12 provincial council members by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)
House of Representatives or Tweede Kamer (150 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open-list proportional representation vote to serve up to 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "States General (Staten-Generaal)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 30 May 2023 (next to be held in May 2027)
House of Representatives - last held on 22 November 2023 (next to be held on 30 November 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - BBB 21.3%, VVD 13.3%, GL 9.3%, PvdA 9.3%, CDA 8.0%, D66 6.7%, PVV 5.3%, SP 4%, CU 4%, PvdD 4%, JA21 4%, Volt 2.7%, SGP 2.7%,  FvD 2.7%, other 2.6%; seats by party - BBB 16, VVD 10, GL 7, PvdA 7, CDA 6, D66 5, PVV 4, SP 3, CU 3, PvdD 3, JA21 3, Volt 2, SGP 2, FvD 2 other 2; composition - men 45, women 30, percentage women 40%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - PVV 23.6%, GL/PvdA 15.5%, VVD 15.2%, NSC 12.8%, D66 6.2%, BBB 4.7%, CDA 3.3%, SP 3.1%, Denk 2.4%, FvD 2.2%, PvdD 2.3%, CU 2.1%, SGP 2.2%, other 6.4%; seats by party - PVV 37, GL/PvdA 25, VVD 24, NSC 20, D66 9, BBB 7, CDA 5, SP 5, Denk 3, PvdD 3, CU 3, FvD 3, SGP 3, other 6; composition - men 91, women 58, percentage women 38.7%; total States General percentage women 39.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "150 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/22/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Party for Freedom (PVV) (37); Labour Party (PvdA) (25); People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) (24); New Social Contract (NSC) (20); Democrats 66 (D66) (9); Other (35)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "75 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/30/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "40%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -674,22 +723,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.24 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.277 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$1.238 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.276 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$1.187 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.215 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.12% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.07% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.33% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.01% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.19% (2021 est.)" @@ -698,18 +747,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$69,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$71,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$70,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$72,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$67,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$69,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.118 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$1.154 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -738,34 +787,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "19.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "69.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "69.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "43.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "42.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "25.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "20.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.1% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "85% (2023 est.)" + "text": "88.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-73.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-77.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -777,11 +826,11 @@ "text": "agroindustries, metal and engineering products, electrical machinery and equipment, chemicals, petroleum, construction, microelectronics, fishing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-2.02% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-2.64% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "9.999 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "10.017 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -837,13 +886,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.24% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.35% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.23% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.36% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.22% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.38% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -863,30 +912,30 @@ "note": "note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment, debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "24.11% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "23.26% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$112.952 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$113.676 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$93.836 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$69.676 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$124.924 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$105.942 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$949.983 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.022 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$944.421 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.007 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$865.094 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$910.795 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -900,13 +949,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$825.799 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$893.132 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$835.47 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$915.294 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$749.324 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$808.111 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/no.json b/europe/no.json index a649bc36..e85c5ddc 100644 --- a/europe/no.json +++ b/europe/no.json @@ -566,14 +566,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Storting (169 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Stortinget)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 13 September 2021 (next to be held by September 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - Ap 26.3%, H 20.5%, SP 13.6%, FrP 11.7%, SV 7.6%, R 4.7%, V 4.6%, MDG 3.9%, KrF 3.8%, PF 0.2%, other 3.1%; seats by party - Ap 48, H 36, SP 28, FrP 21, SV 13, R 8, V 8, , KrF 3, MDG 3, PF 1; composition - men 94, women 75, percentage women 44.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "169 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/13/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Labour Party (48); Conservative Party (36); Center Party (28); Progress Party (21); Socialist Left Party (13); Other (23)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "44.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -615,7 +636,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires Sharon HUDSON-DEAN (since February 2024)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires Eric MEYER (since August 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Morgedalsvegen 36, 0378 Oslo" diff --git a/europe/pl.json b/europe/pl.json index 05573742..5bb46072 100644 --- a/europe/pl.json +++ b/europe/pl.json @@ -572,24 +572,76 @@ "text": "Council of Ministers proposed by the prime minister, appointed by the president, and approved by the Sejm" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 June 2020 with a second round on 12 July 2020 (next to be held in 2025); prime minister, deputy prime ministers, and Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the Sejm; all presidential candidates resign their party affiliation" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 June 2020 with a second round on 12 July 2020 (next to be held on 18 May 2025); prime minister, deputy prime ministers, and Council of Ministers appointed by the president and confirmed by the Sejm; all presidential candidates resign their party affiliation" }, "election results": { "text": "
2020: Andrzej DUDA reelected president in second round; percent of vote - Andrzej DUDA (independent) 51%, Rafal TRZASKOWSKI (KO) 49%

2015: Andrzej DUDA elected president in second round; percent of vote - Andrzej DUDA (independent) 51.5%, Bronislaw KOMOROWSKI (independent) 48.5%

 

" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate or Senat (100 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 4-year terms)
Sejm (460 seats; members elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote with 5% threshold of total votes needed for parties and 8% for coalitions to gain seats; minority parties exempt from threshold; members serve 4-year terms)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 15 October 2023 (next to be held in 2027)
Sejm - last held on 15 October 2023 (next to be held in 2027)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by coalition/party - United Right 34.8%, Civic Coalition 28.9%, Third Way 11.5%, The Left 5.3%, Senate Pact Independents 2.7%, independent 3%; seats by coalition/party - Civic Coalition 41, United Right 34, Third Way 11, The Left 9, Senate Pact Independents 4, independent 1

Sejm - percent of vote by coalition/party - PiS 35.4%, KO 30.7%, TD 14.4%, Lewica 8.6%, Konf 7.2%; seats by coalition/party - United Way 194, Civic Coalition 157, Third Way 65, The Left 26, Confederation 18" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: the designation \"National Assembly\" (or Zgromadzenie Narodowe) is only used on those rare occasions when the two houses meet jointly" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Sejm" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "460 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/15/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Law and Justice (PiS) (194); Civic Coalition (KO) (157); The Third Way (65); The New Left (Nowa Lewica) (26); Other (18)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senat)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "100 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/15/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Civic Coalition (KO) (41); Law and Justice (PiS) (34); The Third Way (11); The New Left (Nowa Lewica) (9); Independents (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court or Sad Najwyzszy (consists of the first president of the Supreme Court and 120 justices organized in criminal, civil, labor and social insurance, and extraordinary appeals and public affairs and disciplinary chambers); Constitutional Tribunal (consists of 15 judges, including the court president and vice president)" @@ -681,22 +733,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.616 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.628 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$1.613 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.626 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$1.527 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.545 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.16% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.14% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.64% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.26% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.93% (2021 est.)" @@ -705,18 +757,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$44,100 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$44,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$43,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$44,200 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$40,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$41,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$811.229 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$809.201 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -745,34 +797,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "28.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "58.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "57.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.7% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "57.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "58.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-51.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-52.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -784,11 +836,11 @@ "text": "machine building, iron and steel, coal mining, chemicals, shipbuilding, food processing, glass, beverages, textiles" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "0.55% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.57% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "18.387 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "18.355 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -844,13 +896,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.84% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.06% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.93% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.09% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "1.05% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.15% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -870,30 +922,30 @@ "note": "note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities, the data include subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "17.27% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "17.12% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$12.689 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$14.535 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$16.697 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$15.822 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$8.515 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$8.97 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$469.264 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$471.571 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$434.008 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$436.388 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$392.694 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$392.702 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -907,13 +959,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$419.701 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$423.797 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$421.226 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$421.765 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$369.82 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$370.252 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/po.json b/europe/po.json index 104be7a4..d492e7ab 100644 --- a/europe/po.json +++ b/europe/po.json @@ -562,14 +562,35 @@ "note": "note: there is also a Council of State that acts as a consultative body to the president" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Assembly of the Republic or Assembleia da Republica (230 seats; 226 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed-list proportional representation vote and 4 members - 2 each in 2 constituencies representing Portuguese living abroad - directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Assembly of the Republic (Assembleia da Republica)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 10 March 2024 (next to be held on 30 September 2028); note - early elections were called after Prime Minister Antonio Luis Santos da COSTA resigned on 7 November 2023" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - AD (PSD, CDS-PP, PPM) 28.8%, PS, 28%, Enough 18.1%, IL 4.9%, BE 4.4%, L 3.2%, CDU 3.2%, other 9.4%; seats by party - AD (PSD, CDS-PP, PPM) 80, PS 78, Enough 50, IL 8, BE 5, L 4, CDU 4, other 1; composition - men 155, women 75, percentage women 32.6%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "230 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/10/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Socialist Party (PS) (78); Social Democratic Party (PPD/PSD) - Democratic and Social Centre - People's Party (CDS-PP) - People's Monarchist Party (PPM) (77); Chega (CH) (50); Other (25)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -665,22 +686,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$439.008 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$441.697 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$429.3 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$430.813 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$401.863 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$402.682 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.26% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.53% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "6.83% (2022 est.)" + "text": "6.99% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.74% (2021 est.)" @@ -689,18 +710,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$41,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$41,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$41,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$41,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$38,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$38,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$287.08 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$289.114 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -729,34 +750,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "18% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "67% (2023 est.)" + "text": "66.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "62.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "17% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "19.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "47.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "47.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-46.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-46.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -768,11 +789,11 @@ "text": "textiles, clothing, footwear, wood and cork, paper and pulp, chemicals, fuels and lubricants, automobiles and auto parts, base metals, minerals, porcelain and ceramics, glassware, technology, telecommunications; dairy products, wine, other foodstuffs; ship construction and refurbishment; tourism, plastics, financial services, optics" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-1.13% (2023 est.)", + "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.419 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.454 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -822,13 +843,13 @@ "text": "2.8% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "27.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "27.5% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.47% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.46% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.38% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -854,7 +875,7 @@ "note": "note: data cover general government debt and include debt instruments issued (or owned) by government entities other than the treasury; the data include treasury debt held by foreign entities; the data include debt issued by subnational entities, as well as intragovernmental debt; intragovernmental debt consists of treasury borrowings from surpluses in the social funds, such as for retirement, medical care, and unemployment; debt instruments for the social funds are not sold at public auctions" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "23.05% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "22.89% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { diff --git a/europe/ri.json b/europe/ri.json index ed20d62a..431df537 100644 --- a/europe/ri.json +++ b/europe/ri.json @@ -568,7 +568,7 @@ "text": "President Aleksandar VUCIC (since 31 May 2017)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Milos Vucevic (since 2 May 2024)" + "text": "Prime Minister Milos VUCEVIC (since 2 May 2024)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet elected by the National Assembly" @@ -581,14 +581,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Narodna Skupstina (250 seats; members directly elected by party list proportional representation vote in a single nationwide constituency to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Narodna skupstina)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 17 December 2023 (next to be held in 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - Serbia Must Stop 48%, SPN 24.4%, SPS-JS-ZS 6.7%, NADA 5.2%, MI-GIN 4.8%, Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians 1.7%, SPP-DSHV 0.8%, SDAS 0.6%, Political Battle of the Albanians Continues 0.4%, RS-NKPJ 0.3%, other 7.1%; seats by party/coalition - Serbia Must Stop 128, SPN 65, SPS-JS-ZS 18, NADA 13, MI-GIN 13, Alliance of Vojvodina Hungarians 6, SPP-DSHV 3, SDAS 2, Political Battle of the Albanians Continues 1, RS-NKPJ 1; composition - men 155, women 95; percentage of women 38%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "250 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/17/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Aleksandar Vucic – Serbia Must Not Stop (129); Serbia Against Violence (65); Ivica Dacic - Prime Minister of Serbia (18); Dr Miloš Jovanović - Hope for Serbia (13); We – Voice of the People, Prof. Dr. Branimir Nestorovic (13); Other (12)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -680,22 +701,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$162.213 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$172.402 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$158.214 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$166.014 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$154.28 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$161.758 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.53% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.85% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.55% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.63% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "7.73% (2021 est.)" @@ -704,18 +725,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$24,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$26,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$23,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$24,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$22,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$23,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$75.187 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$81.343 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -744,34 +765,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "5.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "26.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "51.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "67.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "15.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-1.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "59.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "55.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-64.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-59.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -783,11 +804,11 @@ "text": "automobiles, base metals, furniture, food processing, machinery, chemicals, sugar, tires, clothes, pharmaceuticals" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.62% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.69% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.333 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.344 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -815,7 +836,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "21.2% (2020 est.)", + "text": "20% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -843,13 +864,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "7.68% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.1% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "8.97% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "8.54% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "7.29% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "6.95% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -868,7 +889,7 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "25.11% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "23.9% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -935,6 +956,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$23.677 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Serbian dinars (RSD) per US dollar -" diff --git a/europe/ro.json b/europe/ro.json index 3a051070..0f948565 100644 --- a/europe/ro.json +++ b/europe/ro.json @@ -580,14 +580,69 @@ "note": "note: Romania's constitutional court has annulled the results of the most recent presidential election in November-December 2024, which resets the election cycle. A new election is expected in early 2025." }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlament consists of:
Senate or Senat (136 seats; members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies - including 2 seats for diaspora - by party-list, proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)
Chamber of Deputies or Camera Deputatilor (330 seats; members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies - including 4 seats for diaspora - by party-list, proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament of Romania (Parlamentul României)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 6 December 2020 (next to be held in 2024)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 6 December 2020 (next to be held in 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Camera Deputatilor)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - PSD 29.3%, PNL 25.6%, 2020 USR-PLUS Alliance 15.9%, AUR 9.2%, UDMR 5.9%, other 14.1%; seats by party - PSD 47, PNL 41, 2020 USR-PLUS Alliance 25, AUR 14, UDMR 9; composition - men 111, women 24, percentage women 17.8%

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - PSD 28.9%, PNL 25.2%, 2020 USR-PLUS Alliance 15.4%, AUR 9.1%, UDMR 5.7%, other 15.7%; seats by party - PSD 110, PNL 93, 2020 USR-PLUS Alliance 55, AUR 33, UDMR 21, other 18; composition - men 265, women 63, percentage women 19.2%; total Parliament percentage women 18.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "331 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/1/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Social Democratic Party (PSD) (86); Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) (63); National Liberal Party (PNL) (49); Save Romania Union (USR) (40); S.O.S. Romania (28); Party of Young People (POT) (24); Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) (22)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senatul)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "134 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/1/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Social Democratic Party (PSD) (36); Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) (28); National Liberal Party (PNL) (22); Save Romania Union (USR) (19); S.O.S. Romania (12); Democratic Union of Hungarians in Romania (UDMR) (10); Party of Young People (POT) (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -678,22 +733,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$772.107 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$775.064 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$755.867 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$756.867 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$726.048 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$727.999 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.15% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.4% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.11% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.97% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.71% (2021 est.)" @@ -702,18 +757,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$40,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$40,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$39,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$38,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$38,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$351.003 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$350.776 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -745,28 +800,28 @@ "text": "3.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "27.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "59.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "60.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "62.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "61.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "26.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "27% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "-1.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "39.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "39.2% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { "text": "-43.9% (2023 est.)" @@ -781,11 +836,11 @@ "text": "electric machinery and equipment, auto assembly, textiles and footwear, light machinery, metallurgy, chemicals, food processing, petroleum refining, mining, timber, construction materials" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.15% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.31% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.282 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.28 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -841,13 +896,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "2.76% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.84% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.94% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.96% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "3.19% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "3.18% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -862,17 +917,17 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "50.45% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "50.88% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "16.02% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "16.16% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$24.487 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$24.461 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$27.326 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -884,7 +939,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$137.337 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$136.488 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$129.286 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -904,7 +959,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$154.106 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$153.427 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$149.209 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/europe/si.json b/europe/si.json index f744b34f..34f6aa1b 100644 --- a/europe/si.json +++ b/europe/si.json @@ -558,16 +558,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
National Council (State Council) or Drzavni Svet (40 seats; members indirectly elected by an electoral college to serve 5-year terms); note - the Council is primarily an advisory body with limited legislative powers
National Assembly or Drzavni Zbor (90 seats; 88 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote and 2 directly elected in special constituencies for Italian and Hungarian minorities by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "National Council - last held on 24 November 2022 (next to be held in 2027)
National Assembly - last held on 24 April 2022 (next to be held in 2026)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "National Council - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 33, women 7, percentage women 17.5%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - GS 34.5%, SDS 23.5%, NSi 6.9%, SD 6.7%, Levica 4.4%, other 24%; seats by party - GS 41, SDS 27, NSi 8, SD 7, Levica 5; composition - men 56, women 34, percentage women 37.8%; total Parliament percentage women 31.5%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Drzavni Zbor)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "90 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/24/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Freedom Movement (SVOBODA) (41); Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) (27); New Slovenia - Christian Democrats (NSi) (8); Social Democrats (SD) (7); Left (LEVICA) (5); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "37.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council (Drzavni Svet)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "40 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/23/2022 to 11/24/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "17.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" + }, + "note": "note: the National Council is primarily an advisory body with limited legislative powers" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of the court president and 37 judges organized into civil, criminal, commercial, labor and social security, administrative, and registry departments); Constitutional Court (consists of the court president, vice president, and 7 judges)" @@ -607,7 +654,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Jamie L. HARPOOTLIAN  (since 17 February 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador Melania ARREAGA (since 31 July 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Presernova 31, 1000 Ljubljana" @@ -655,22 +702,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$102.036 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$102.299 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$100.442 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$100.183 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$98.03 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$97.55 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.59% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.11% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.46% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.7% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.23% (2021 est.)" @@ -679,18 +726,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$48,100 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$48,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$47,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$47,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$46,500 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$46,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$68.217 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$69.148 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -719,34 +766,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "29.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "29.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "57.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "57.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "53% (2023 est.)" + "text": "52.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-1.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "84% (2023 est.)" + "text": "83.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-77.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-76.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -758,11 +805,11 @@ "text": "ferrous metallurgy and aluminum products, lead and zinc smelting; electronics (including military electronics), trucks, automobiles, electric power equipment, wood products, textiles, chemicals, machine tools" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.58% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.055 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.056 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -812,13 +859,13 @@ "text": "4.2% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "20.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "20.6% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.3% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.34% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.3% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -844,12 +891,12 @@ "note": "note: defined by the EU's Maastricht Treaty as consolidated general government gross debt at nominal value, outstanding at the end of the year in the following categories of government liabilities: currency and deposits, securities other than shares excluding financial derivatives, and loans; general government sector comprises the central, state, local government, and social security funds" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "18.14% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "18.18% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$3.057 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.093 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$617.374 million (2022 est.)" @@ -861,7 +908,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$57.489 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$57.66 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$56.51 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -881,7 +928,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$52.826 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$53.309 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$55.158 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/europe/sm.json b/europe/sm.json index d50dbe1b..af8e03c2 100644 --- a/europe/sm.json +++ b/europe/sm.json @@ -477,14 +477,35 @@ "note": "note: the captains regent preside over meetings of the Grand and General Council and its cabinet (Congress of State), which has seven other members who are selected by the Grand and General Council; assisting the captains regent are seven secretaries of state; the secretary of state for Foreign Affairs has some prime ministerial roles" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Grand and General Council or Consiglio Grande e Generale (60 seats; members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by list proportional representation vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Great and General Council (Consiglio grande e generale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 9 June 2024 (next to be held by 30 June 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - (PDCS 34.1% & AR 6.9% coalition), (PS 15.8% & PSD 12.2% coalition), RF 12%, DML 8.5%, RETE 5.1% seats by party/coalition - (PDCS 22 & AR 4 coalition), (PS 10 & PSD 8 coalition), RF 8, DML 5, RETE 3, composition - men 42, women 18, percentage women 30%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "60 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/9/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Christian Democratic Party of San Marino (PDCS) (22); Free (Libera) – Socialist Party (PS) (10); Future Republic (RF) (8); Party of Socialists and Democrats (PSD) (8); Tomorrow - Motus Liberi (5); Reformist Alliance (AR) (4); R.E.T.E. Citizens' Movement (3)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "35%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -522,9 +543,6 @@ } }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { - "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Jack Markell (since September 2023); note - also accredited to Italy" - }, "embassy": { "text": "the United States does not have an Embassy in San Marino; the US Ambassador to Italy is accredited to San Marino, and the US Consulate General in Florence maintains day-to-day ties" } @@ -558,43 +576,43 @@ "text": "high-income, non-EU European economy; surrounded by Italy, which is the dominant importer and exporter; open border to EU and a euro user; strong financial sector; high foreign investments; low taxation; increasingly high and risky debt" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { + "text": "$2.393 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$2.218 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$2.045 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2019": { - "text": "$2.19 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$1.947 billion (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { + "text": "7.9% (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { - "text": "8.46% (2021 est.)" + "text": "13.9% (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { "text": "-6.65% (2020 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2019": { - "text": "2.07% (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2022": { + "text": "$70,900 (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$65,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$64,700 (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$60,100 (2020 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2019": { - "text": "$64,100 (2019 est.)" + "text": "$56,000 (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.855 billion (2021 est.)", + "text": "$1.832 billion (2022 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -617,34 +635,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0% (2021 est.)" + "text": "0% (2022 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "36.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "37.6% (2022 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "56.5% (2021 est.)" + "text": "55.1% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "33.1% (2021 est.)" + "text": "35.5% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "18.5% (2021 est.)" + "text": "17.1% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.5% (2021 est.)" + "text": "17.8% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "4.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "5.2% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "184.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "197.4% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-158.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-173% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -655,7 +673,7 @@ "text": "tourism, banking, textiles, electronics, ceramics, cement, wine" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "11.57% (2021 est.)", + "text": "10.72% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -678,14 +696,14 @@ } }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2022": { + "text": "1.15% of GDP (2022 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "1.13% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "1.15% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, - "Remittances 2019": { - "text": "1.08% of GDP (2019 est.)" + "text": "1.14% of GDP (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -699,32 +717,35 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2021": { - "text": "95.12% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "Public debt 2022": { + "text": "103.15% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "17.3% (of GDP) (2021 est.)", + "text": "17.81% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { - "Current account balance 2017": { - "text": "$0 (2017 est.)" + "Current account balance 2022": { + "text": "$284.256 million (2022 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2016": { - "text": "$0 (2016 est.)" + "Current account balance 2021": { + "text": "$100.118 million (2021 est.)" + }, + "Current account balance 2020": { + "text": "$42.98 million (2020 est.)" } }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2022": { + "text": "$3.616 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$3.42 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3.23 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$2.535 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Exports 2019": { - "text": "$2.651 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$2.439 billion (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: GDP expenditure basis - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -737,14 +758,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2022": { + "text": "$3.169 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$2.934 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.94 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$2.164 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2019": { - "text": "$2.315 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$2.232 billion (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: GDP expenditure basis - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/sp.json b/europe/sp.json index 6836cfdb..d4ff1d90 100644 --- a/europe/sp.json +++ b/europe/sp.json @@ -576,14 +576,69 @@ "note": "note: there is also a Council of State that is the supreme consultative organ of the government, but its recommendations are non-binding" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral General Courts or Las Cortes Generales consists of:
Senate or Senado (265 seats; 208 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 57 members indirectly elected by the legislatures of the autonomous communities; members serve 4-year terms)
Congress of Deputies or Congreso de los Diputados (350 seats; 348 members directly elected in 50 multi-seat constituencies by closed-list proportional representation vote, with a 3% threshold needed to gain a seat, and 2 directly elected from the North African Ceuta and Melilla enclaves by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms or until the government is dissolved)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "The Cortes (Las Cortes Generales)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 23 July 2023 (next to be held no later than July 2027)
Congress of Deputies - last held on 23 July 2023 (next to be held no later than July 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Congress of Deputies (Congreso de los Diputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PP 120, PSOE 72, ERC 7, PNV 4, other 5; composition - men 153, women 112; percentage women 42.3%

Congress of Deputies - percent of vote by party - PP 33.1%, PSOE 31.7%, Vox 12.4%, Sumar 12.3%, ERC 1.7%, Junts 1.6%, EH-Bildu 1.4%, PNV 1.1% other 4.7%; seats by party - PP 137, PSOE 121, Vox 33, Sumar 31, ERC 7, Junts 7, EH-Bildu 6, PNV 5, other 3; composition - men 195, women 155, percentage women 44.3%; total General Courts percentage women 42%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "350 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/23/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's Party (PP) (136); Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) (122); Vox (33); SUMAR (31); Other (28)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "44.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "265 (208 directly elected; 57 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/23/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's Party (PP) (120); Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) (72); Other (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "42.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -625,7 +680,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Julissa REYNOSO (since 2 February 2022); note - also accredited to Andorra" + "text": "Ambassador Rian Harker HARRIS (since 15 July 2024); note - also accredited to Andorra" }, "embassy": { "text": "Calle de Serrano, 75, 28006 Madrid" @@ -677,22 +732,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$2.242 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.279 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$2.188 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.22 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$2.068 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.091 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.68% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "5.77% (2022 est.)" + "text": "6.18% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.4% (2021 est.)" @@ -701,18 +756,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$46,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$47,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$45,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$46,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$43,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$44,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.581 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$1.62 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -741,34 +796,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "2.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "20.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "68.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "55.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "54.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "19.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "19.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "19.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "39% (2023 est.)" + "text": "38.1% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-34.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-34.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -780,11 +835,11 @@ "text": "textiles and apparel (including footwear), food and beverages, metals and metal manufactures, chemicals, shipbuilding, automobiles, machine tools, tourism, clay and refractory products, footwear, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.94% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.07% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "24.108 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "24.153 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -840,7 +895,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.31% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.33% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.3% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -861,35 +916,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "111.43% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "109.22% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "15.82% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "15.5% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$41.094 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$43.012 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$8.095 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4.482 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$10.893 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11.179 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$615.83 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$616.648 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$578.039 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$573.598 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$493.359 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$492.568 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -903,13 +958,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$550.576 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$552.948 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$561.49 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$561.448 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$479.392 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$478.032 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/sv.json b/europe/sv.json index 7e78be37..3bdc37b1 100644 --- a/europe/sv.json +++ b/europe/sv.json @@ -186,15 +186,6 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Longyearbyen Community Council (15 seats; members directly elected by majority vote to serve 4-year-terms)" - }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 9 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2027)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "seats by party - Liberal 7, Labor 3, Social Liberal 3, Conservative 2" - }, "note": "note: the Council acts much like a Norwegian municipality, with responsibility for infrastructure and utilities (including power, land-use and community planning, education, and child welfare); however, the state provides healthcare services" }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/europe/sw.json b/europe/sw.json index c8010e72..092d2199 100644 --- a/europe/sw.json +++ b/europe/sw.json @@ -569,14 +569,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Riksdag (349 seats; 310 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open party-list proportional representation vote and 39 members in \"at-large\" seats directly elected by open party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Riksdagen)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 11 September 2022 (next to be held on 13 September 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - S/SAP 30.3%, M 19.1%, SD 20.5%, C 6.7%, V 6.7%, KD 5.3%, L 4.6%, MP 5.1%, other 1.7%; seats by party - S/SAP 107, M 68, SD 73, C 24, V 24, KD 19, L 16, MP 18; composition - men 186, women 163, percentage women 46.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "349 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/11/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Social Democratic Party (SAP) (107); Sweden Democrats (SD) (73); Moderate Party (M) (68); Left Party (VP) (24); Centre Party (CP) (24); Christian Democrats (KD) (19); Green Party (Mpg) (18); Other (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "46.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -666,22 +687,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$676.353 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$665.016 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$677.682 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$667.089 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$660.102 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$657.494 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-0.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.31% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.66% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.46% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.15% (2021 est.)" @@ -690,18 +711,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$64,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$63,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$64,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$63,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$63,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$63,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$593.268 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$584.96 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -730,34 +751,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "22.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "65.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "65.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "43.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "43.8% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "25.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "26.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "54% (2023 est.)" + "text": "55.2% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-49.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-51.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -769,11 +790,11 @@ "text": "iron and steel, precision equipment (bearings, radio and telephone parts, armaments), wood pulp and paper products, processed foods, motor vehicles" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-2.68% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-2.56% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "5.825 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.837 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -829,13 +850,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.62% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.71% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.56% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.64% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.49% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.51% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -850,35 +871,35 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "36.25% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "36.91% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "27.11% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "27.6% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$40.073 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$37.748 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$31.881 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$28.874 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$45.248 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$44.123 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$324.073 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$327.876 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$314.412 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$318.203 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$299.365 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$304.769 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -892,13 +913,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$296.796 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$302.398 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$298.253 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$304.101 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$268.334 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$275.348 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/sz.json b/europe/sz.json index efe6fcbb..50ce243f 100644 --- a/europe/sz.json +++ b/europe/sz.json @@ -551,10 +551,10 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President of the Swiss Confederation Viola AMHERD (since 1 January 2024)" + "text": "President of the Swiss Confederation Karin KELLER-SUTTER (since 1 January 2025)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "President of the Swiss Confederation Viola AMHERD (since 1 January 2024)" + "text": "President of the Swiss Confederation Karin KELLER-SUTTER (since 1 January 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Federal Council or Bundesrat (in German), Conseil Federal (in French), Consiglio Federale (in Italian) indirectly elected by the Federal Assembly for a 4-year term" @@ -568,14 +568,69 @@ "note": "note: the Federal Council, comprised of 7 federal councillors, constitutes the federal government of Switzerland; council members rotate the 1-year term of federal president" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Federal Assembly or Bundesversammlung (in German), Assemblée Fédérale (in French), Assemblea Federale (in Italian) consists of:
Council of States or Ständerat (in German), Conseil des États (in French), Consiglio degli Stati (in Italian) (46 seats; members in two-seat constituencies representing cantons and single-seat constituencies representing half cantons directly elected by simple majority vote except Jura and Neuchatel cantons, which use list proportional representation vote; member term governed by cantonal law)
National Council or Nationalrat (in German), Conseil National (in French), Consiglio Nazionale (in Italian) (200 seats; 194 members in cantons directly elected by proportional representation vote and 6 in half cantons directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Federal Assembly (Bundesversammlung - Assemblée fédérale - Assemblea federale)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Council of States - last held in most cantons on 22 October 2023 (each canton determines when the next election will be held)
National Council - last held on 22 October 2023 (next to be held on 31 October 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council (Nationalrat - Conseil national - Consiglio nazionale)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Council of States - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - The Center 13, FDP.The Liberals 12, SP 9, SVP 6, Green Party 5, other 1; composition - men 30, women 16, percentage women 34.8%

National Council - percent of vote by party - SVP 28.6%, SP 18%, The Center 14.6%, FDP.The Liberals 14.4%, Green Party 9.4%, GLP 7.2%, EDU 1.2, EDV/PEV 1.9%, MCR/MCG .5%, other 4%; seats by party - SVP 62, SP 41, The Center 29, FDP.The Liberals 28, Green Party 23, GLP 10, EDU 2, EDV/PEV 2, MCR/MCG 2, other 1; composition - men 123, women 77, percentage women 38.5%; note - total Federal Assembly percentage women 37.8%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "200 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/22/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) (62); Socialist Party (SP/PS) (41); Centre Party (29); FDP/The Liberals (FDP/PLR) (28); Green Party (GPS/PES) (23); Liberal Green Party (GLP/PVL) (10); Other (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Council of States (Ständerat - Conseil des Etats - Consiglio degli Stati)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "46 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "other systems" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/22/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Centre Party (15); FDP/The Liberals (FDP/PLR) (11); Socialist Party (SP/PS) (9); Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) (6); Green Party (GPS/PES) (3); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "34.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -693,7 +748,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$82,900 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$82,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$83,000 (2022 est.)" @@ -776,7 +831,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.991 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.012 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -804,7 +859,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "14.7% (2020 est.)", + "text": "15.8% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -823,7 +878,7 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "2.9% (2020 est.)" + "text": "3% (2020 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { "text": "26.4% (2020 est.)" @@ -832,10 +887,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.28% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.39% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.38% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.4% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.39% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -863,25 +918,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$67.821 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$58.395 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$77.245 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$77.801 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$56.091 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$55.137 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$661.628 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$654.175 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$627.788 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$628.737 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$579.011 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$578.938 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -895,13 +950,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$554.358 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$556.351 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$516.517 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$518.002 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$481.27 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$481.607 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/uk.json b/europe/uk.json index b6b006ff..ab102df0 100644 --- a/europe/uk.json +++ b/europe/uk.json @@ -560,16 +560,54 @@ "note": "note 1: in addition to serving as the UK head of state, the British sovereign is the constitutional monarch for 14 additional Commonwealth countries (these 15 states are each referred to as a Commonwealth realm)

note 2: King CHARLES succeeded his mother, Queen ELIZABETH II, after serving as Prince of Wales (heir apparent) for over 64 years - the longest such tenure in British history" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
House of Lords (membership not fixed; as of December 2023, 784 lords were eligible to participate in the work of the House of Lords - 667 life peers, 91 hereditary peers, and 26 clergy; members are appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister and non-party political members recommended by the House of Lords Appointments Commission); note - House of Lords total does not include ineligible members or members on leave of absence
House of Commons (650 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority popular vote to serve 5-year terms unless the House is dissolved earlier)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "UK Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "House of Lords - no elections; note - in 1999, as provided by the House of Lords Act, elections were held in the House of Lords to determine the 92 hereditary peers who would remain; elections held only as vacancies in the hereditary peerage arise)
House of Commons - last held on 4 July 2024 (next to be held 4 July 2029)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "House of Lords - composition - men 556, women 228, percentage women 29%

House of Commons - percent of vote by party - Labor 33.7%, Conservative 23.7%, Lib Dems 12.2%, Green 6.7%, SNP 2.5%, independents 2.0%, Sinn Fein .7%, Plaid Cymru .7%, Workers Party .7%, DUP .6%, other 2.9%; seats by party -  Labor 411, Conservative 121, Lib Dems 72, SNP 9, Sinn Fein 7, independents 6, DUP 5, Reform UK 5, Green 4, Plaid Cymru 4, SDLP 2, other 4; composition - men 387, women 263, percentage women 40.3%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" } }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Commons" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "650 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/4/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Labour Party (411); Conservative Party (121); Liberal Democrats (72); Other (46)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "40.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Lords" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "800 (all appointed)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29%" + }, + "note": "note: the number of total seats in the House of Lords does not include ineligible members or members on leave of absence" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of 12 justices, including the court president and deputy president); note - the Supreme Court was established by the Constitutional Reform Act 2005 and implemented in 2009, replacing the Appellate Committee of the House of Lords as the highest court in the United Kingdom" @@ -660,22 +698,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$3.7 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.728 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$3.696 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3.715 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$3.542 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3.544 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.34% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.35% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.84% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.67% (2021 est.)" @@ -684,18 +722,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$54,100 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$54,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$54,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$54,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$52,800 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$52,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.34 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$3.381 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -724,34 +762,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "16.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "72.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "72.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "61.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "61.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "18.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "32.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "31.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-33.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-32.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -763,11 +801,11 @@ "text": "machine tools, electric power equipment, automation equipment, railroad equipment, shipbuilding, aircraft, motor vehicles and parts, electronics and communications equipment, metals, chemicals, coal, petroleum, paper and paper products, food processing, textiles, clothing, other consumer goods" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "0.14% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.07% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "35.275 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "35.193 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -817,13 +855,13 @@ "text": "3% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "25% (2021 est.)" + "text": "24.6% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.12% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.13% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.13% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -843,36 +881,36 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "142.28% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "138.19% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "27.3% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "27.32% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$110.393 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$66.448 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$100.436 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$70.962 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$14.886 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$13.852 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$1.075 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.071 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$1.029 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.041 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$929.185 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$916.573 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -886,13 +924,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$1.116 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.09 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$1.115 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.1 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$933.904 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$923.549 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/europe/up.json b/europe/up.json index 0f4ed4c9..239f0974 100644 --- a/europe/up.json +++ b/europe/up.json @@ -568,7 +568,7 @@ "text": "Cabinet of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, approved by the Verkhovna Rada" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 March and 21 April 2019 (next to be held in March 2024); prime minister selected by the Verkhovna Rada" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 March and 21 April 2019, the next election was scheduled to be held in March/April 2024 but no election was held because Ukraine has been under martial law since February 2022, and a presidential election cannot be held when martial law is in effect; prime minister selected by the Verkhovna Rada" }, "election results": { "text": "
2019: Volodymyr ZELENSKYY elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Volodymyr ZELENSKYY (Servant of the People) 30.2%, Petro POROSHENKO (BPP-Solidarity) 15.6%, Yuliya TYMOSHENKO (Fatherland) 13.4%, Yuriy BOYKO (Opposition Platform-For Life) 11.7%, 35 other candidates 29.1%; percent of vote in the second round - Volodymyr ZELENSKYY 73.2%, Petro POROSHENKO 24.5%, other 2.3%; Denys SHMYHAL (independent) elected prime minister; Verkhovna Rada vote - 291-59

2014: Petro POROSHENKO elected president in first round; percent of vote - Petro POROSHENKO (independent) 54.5%, Yuliya TYMOSHENKO (Fatherland) 12.9%, Oleh LYASHKO (Radical Party) 8.4%, other 24.2%; Volodymyr HROYSMAN (BPP) elected prime minister; Verkhovna Rada vote - 257-50" @@ -576,14 +576,32 @@ "note": "note: there is also a National Security and Defense Council or NSDC originally created in 1992 as the National Security Council; the NSDC staff is tasked with developing national security policy on domestic and international matters and advising the president; a presidential administration helps draft presidential edicts and provides policy support to the president" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Supreme Council or Verkhovna Rada (450 seats; 225 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 225 directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed, party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Verkhovna Rada)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 21 July 2019" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - Servant of the People 43.2%, Opposition Platform-For Life 13.1%, Batkivshchyna 8.2%, European Solidarity 8.1%, Voice 5.8%, other 21.6%; Servant of the People 254, Opposition Platform for Life 43, Batkivshchyna 26, European Solidarity 25, Voice 20, Opposition Bloc 6, Svoboda 1, Self Reliance 1, United Centre 1, Bila Tserkva Together 1, independent 46" + "number of seats": { + "text": "450 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/21/2019" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Servant of the People (254); Opposition Platform - For Life (43); Fatherland (26); European Solidarity (25); Independents (46); Other (30)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "21.1%" }, "note": "note 1: the next legislative election is expected to take place after the Russian-Ukrainian War ends

note 2: voting not held in Crimea and parts of two Russian-occupied eastern oblasts leaving 26 seats vacant; although this brings the total to 424 elected members (of 450 potential), article 83 of the constitution mandates that a parliamentary majority consists of 226 seats" }, @@ -676,7 +694,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$559.981 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$560.111 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$531.796 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -688,7 +706,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "5.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.32% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "-28.76% (2022 est.)" @@ -700,13 +718,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$16,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$13,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$18,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$17,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -779,11 +797,11 @@ "text": "industrial machinery, ferrous and nonferrous metals, automotive and aircraft components, electronics, chemicals, textiles, mining, construction" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "8.61% (2023 est.)", + "text": "6.76% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "20.312 million (2021 est.)", + "text": "20.539 million (2021 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -833,13 +851,13 @@ "text": "4.3% (2020 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "21.8% (2020 est.)" + "text": "21.7% (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "8.46% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.37% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "10.36% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -870,10 +888,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$9.209 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$9.655 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$7.972 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$7.976 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$3.882 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -902,7 +920,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$88.488 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$88.83 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$83.254 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -932,6 +950,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$96.719 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "hryvnia (UAH) per US dollar -" diff --git a/europe/vt.json b/europe/vt.json index cefd74a2..d107b8bf 100644 --- a/europe/vt.json +++ b/europe/vt.json @@ -259,14 +259,23 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Pontifical Commission for the State of Vatican City or Pontificia Commissione per lo Stato della Citta del Vaticano; 7 seats appointed by the pope" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Pontifical Commission for the State of Vatican City (Pontificia Commissione per lo Stato della Citta del Vaticano)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "appointment dates vary" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "composition - men 6, woman 1" + "number of seats": { + "text": "7" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "22 September 2018" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "0%" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/middle-east/ae.json b/middle-east/ae.json index 5224263e..b076ac7e 100644 --- a/middle-east/ae.json +++ b/middle-east/ae.json @@ -545,14 +545,32 @@ "note": "note: the Federal Supreme Council (FSC) is composed of the 7 emirate rulers and is the highest constitutional authority in the UAE; the FSC establishes general policies and sanctions federal legislation; meets 4 times a year; Abu Zaby (Abu Dhabi) and Dubayy (Dubai) rulers have effective veto power" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Federal National Council (FNC) or Majlis al-Ittihad al-Watani (40 seats; 20 members indirectly elected using single non-transferable vote by an electoral college whose members are selected by each emirate ruler proportional to its FNC membership, and 20 members appointed by the rulers of the 7 constituent states; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Federal National Council (Majlis Watani Itihadi)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held for indirectly elected members on 7 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2027); last held for appointed members in October 2023 (next appointments expected in late 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "seats by emirate - Abu Dhabi 4, Dubai 4, Sharjah 3, Ras al-Khaimah 3, Ajman 2, Fujairah 2, Umm al-Quwain 2; composition - 13 men, 7 women, percentage elected women 35%; note - to attain overall FNC gender parity, 13 women and 7 men were appointed; total FNC percentage of women 50%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "40 (20 indirectly elected; 20 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "other systems" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/7/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "50%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -645,10 +663,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$719.733 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$718.95 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$696.041 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$693.842 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$645.376 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -657,10 +675,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.62% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "7.85% (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.51% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "4.35% (2021 est.)" @@ -669,29 +687,29 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$75,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$68,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$73,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$68,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$68,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$67,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$504.173 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$514.13 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "1.63% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { - "text": "4.83% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.29% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { - "text": "-0.01% (2021 est.)" - }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "-2.08% (2020 est.)" + "text": "0.18% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, @@ -709,34 +727,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "51.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "47.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "47.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "51.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "40.2% (2020 est.)" + "text": "45.6% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "14.5% (2020 est.)" + "text": "12.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "20.2% (2020 est.)" + "text": "27.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "2.6% (2020 est.)" + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "95.9% (2020 est.)" + "text": "108.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-70.6% (2020 est.)" + "text": "-93.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -748,11 +766,11 @@ "text": "petroleum and petrochemicals; fishing, aluminum, cement, fertilizer, commercial ship repair, construction materials, handicrafts, textiles" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "8.49% (2022 est.)", + "text": "0.8% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "6.668 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "7.248 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -781,7 +799,7 @@ }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2018": { - "text": "26 (2018 est.)" + "text": "26.4 (2018 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -795,10 +813,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "4% (2018 est.)" + "text": "2.8% (2018 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "20% (2018 est.)" + "text": "20.5% (2018 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -818,7 +836,7 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "0.57% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "0.58% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { diff --git a/middle-east/aj.json b/middle-east/aj.json index 56caa9e7..7c311bbb 100644 --- a/middle-east/aj.json +++ b/middle-east/aj.json @@ -560,14 +560,35 @@ "note": "note: OSCE observers noted shortcomings in the election, including a restrictive political environment, limits on fundamental freedoms, a lack of genuine competition, and ballot box stuffing" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Milli Mejlis (125 seats, current 116; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Milli Majlis)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 1 September 2024 (next to be held in 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - YAP 68, CSP 3, Justice, Law, Deomcracy Party 2, Azerbaijan Democratic Enlightenment Party 1, Azerbaijan National Independence Party 1, Democratic Reforms Party 1, Great Azerbaijan Party 1, Great Order Party 1, Motherland Party 1, National Front Party 1, Republican Alternative Party1, independents 44" + "number of seats": { + "text": "125 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/1/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "New Azerbaidjan Party (YAP) (68); Independents (44); Other (13)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -1049,7 +1070,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "3 state-run and 1 public TV channels; 4 domestic commercial TV stations and about 15 regional TV stations; cable TV services are available in Baku; 1 state-run and 1 public radio network operating; a small number of private commercial radio stations broadcasting; local FM relays of Baku commercial stations are available in many localities; note - all broadcast media is pro-government, and most private broadcast media outlets are owned by entities directly linked to the government" + "text": "

TV is the most popular medium and many homes are hooked up to satellite, all Azerbaijan-based channels promote the government line, state-owned AzTV runs three national channels and there are four national privately-owned stations, state-funded iTV is a notional public service broadcaster, Turkish, Russian and Western TVs are available on cable, opposition and exile TVs use satellite and online distribution, analogue terrestrial TV was phased out in 2016-17, radio outlets focus on entertainment, around a dozen stations are on FM in Baku and many of them are relayed elsewhere, newspapers distribution is largely limited to Baku

(2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".az" diff --git a/middle-east/am.json b/middle-east/am.json index 4fdfe4b6..8643215a 100644 --- a/middle-east/am.json +++ b/middle-east/am.json @@ -561,14 +561,35 @@ "note": "note: Nikol PASHINYAN was first elected prime minister on 8 May 2018 and reelected on January 2019; in response to a political crisis that followed Armenia's defeat in the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in late 2020, PASHINYAN called an early legislative election for 21 June 2021; his party won the election and PASHINYAN was elected prime minister for a third time; his election was confirmed by the president on 2 August 2021, and he was sworn in on 10 September 2021" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly (Parliament) or Azgayin Zhoghov (minimum 101 seats; current - 107 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms; four mandates are reserved for national minorities)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Azgayin Zhoghov)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held early on 20 June 2021 (next to be held in June 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - Civil Contract 53.9%, Armenia Alliance 21%, I Have Honour Alliance 5.2%, other 19.9%; seats by party/coalition - Civil Contract 71, Armenia Alliance 29, I Have Honour Alliance 7; composition - men 68, women 39, percentage women 36.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "107 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/20/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Civil Contract Party (71); Armenia Alliance (29); I Have the Honour Alliance (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "36.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2026" }, "note": "note 1: additional seats allocated as necessary; the numbers usually change with each parliamentary convocation

note 2: four mandates are reserved for national minorities; no more than 70% of the top membership of a party list can belong to the same sex; political parties must meet a 5% threshold and alliances a 7% threshold to win seats; at least three parties must be seated in the Parliament" }, @@ -659,7 +680,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$57.728 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$57.516 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$53.108 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -671,7 +692,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "8.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.3% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "12.6% (2022 est.)" @@ -683,18 +704,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$20,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$19,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$19,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$17,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$16,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$24.212 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$24.086 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -720,34 +741,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "8.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "23.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.4% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "59% (2023 est.)" + "text": "59.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "65.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "65.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { "text": "14.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "20.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "58.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "59.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-58.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-60.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -759,11 +780,11 @@ "text": "brandy, mining, diamond processing, metal-cutting machine tools, forging and pressing machines, electric motors, knitted wear, hosiery, shoes, silk fabric, chemicals, trucks, instruments, microelectronics, jewelry, software, food processing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "5.51% (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.7% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.356 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.475 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -811,10 +832,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "7.64% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "6.03% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "10.43% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "10.41% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "11.22% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -842,10 +863,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$510.104 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$556.329 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$150.994 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$64.725 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$482.982 million (2021 est.)" @@ -854,13 +875,13 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$14.13 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$14.338 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$10.038 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$10.118 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$5.012 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5.04 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -874,13 +895,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$14.279 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$14.532 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$10.186 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$10.265 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$6.12 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6.155 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -905,8 +926,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$6.028 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.352 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -1061,7 +1082,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "

Armenia’s government-run Public Television network operates alongside 100 privately owned TV stations that provide local to near nationwide coverage; three Russian TV companies are broadcast in Armenia under interstate agreements; subscription cable TV services are available in most regions; several major international broadcasters are available, including CNN; Armenian TV completed conversion from analog to digital broadcasting in late 2016; Public Radio of Armenia is a national, state-run broadcast network that operates alongside 18 privately owned radio stations

(2019)" + "text": "

Armenia’s government-run Public Television network operates alongside 100 privately owned TV stations that provide local to near nationwide coverage; three Russian TV companies are broadcast in Armenia under interstate agreements; subscription cable TV services are available in most regions; several major international broadcasters are available, including CNN; Armenian TV completed conversion from analog to digital broadcasting in late 2016; Public Radio of Armenia is a national, state-run broadcast network that operates alongside 18 privately owned radio stations

(2024)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".am" diff --git a/middle-east/ba.json b/middle-east/ba.json index c5e58fc7..0f0cc64c 100644 --- a/middle-east/ba.json +++ b/middle-east/ba.json @@ -545,14 +545,60 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly consists of:
Consultative Council or Majlis al-Shura (40 seats; members appointed by the king)
Council of Representatives or Majlis al-Nuwab (40 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed; members serve 4-year renewable terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Al-Majlis Al-Watani)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Consultative Council - last appointments on 30 November 2022 (next appointments in 2026)
Council of Representatives - first round for 6 members held on 12 November 2022; second round for remaining 34 members held on 19 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Council of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nuwab)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Consultative Council - all members appointed; composition - men 30, women 10, percentage women 25%

Council of Representatives - percent of vote by society - NA; seats by society - NA; composition - men 32, women 8, percentage women 20%; total National Assembly percentage women 23%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "40 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/12/2022 to 11/19/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Shura Council (Majlis Al-Shura)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "40 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/27/2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -644,22 +690,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$85.491 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$90.228 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$83.421 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$87.617 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$79.531 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$82.672 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.48% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.98% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.89% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.98% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "2.59% (2021 est.)" @@ -668,18 +714,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$57,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$57,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$56,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$57,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$54,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$55,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$43.205 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$46.08 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -711,31 +757,31 @@ "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "44.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "44% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "51.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "51.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "39.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "39.1% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "15.8% (2021 est.)" + "text": "14.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "27.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1% (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.4% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "89.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "87.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-70.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-70.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -747,11 +793,11 @@ "text": "petroleum processing and refining, aluminum smelting, iron pelletization, fertilizers, Islamic and offshore banking, insurance, ship repairing, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-1.1% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.35% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "855,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "918,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -808,11 +854,11 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2020": { - "text": "115.52% of GDP (2020 est.)" + "text": "111.6% of GDP (2020 est.)" } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "2.92% (of GDP) (2020 est.)" + "text": "2.82% (of GDP) (2020 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { @@ -1006,7 +1052,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "state-run Bahrain Radio and Television Corporation (BRTC) operates 5 terrestrial TV networks and several radio stations; satellite TV systems provide access to international broadcasts; 1 private FM station directs broadcasts to Indian listeners; radio and TV broadcasts from countries in the region are available (2019)" + "text": "state-run Bahrain Radio and Television Corporation (BRTC) operates 6 terrestrial TV networks and several radio stations; satellite TV systems provide access to international broadcasts; 1 private FM station directs broadcasts to Indian listeners; radio and TV broadcasts from countries in the region are available (2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".bh" diff --git a/middle-east/gg.json b/middle-east/gg.json index 594d6fc2..ee536767 100644 --- a/middle-east/gg.json +++ b/middle-east/gg.json @@ -544,7 +544,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Salome ZOURABICHVILI (since 16 December 2018)" + "text": "President Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (since 29 December 2024)" }, "head of government": { "text": "Prime Minister Irakli KOBAKHIDZE (since 8 February 2024)" @@ -553,22 +553,43 @@ "text": "Cabinet of Ministers" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 November 2018 (next to be held in 2024); prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president; note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors; in light of these changes, ZOURABICHVILI was allowed a six-year term" + "text": "president directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 December 2024; next election in 2029; prime minister nominated by Parliament, appointed by the president; note - 2017 constitutional amendments made the 2018 election the last where the president was directly elected; future presidents will be elected by a 300-member College of Electors" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10

2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2; note-resigned on January 29, 2024" + "text": "
2024: Mikheil KAVELASHVILI (Georgian Dream Party) was formally inaugurated on 29 December 2024

2024: Irakli KOBAKHIDZE approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 84-10

2018: Salome ZOURABICHVILI elected president in second round; percent of vote in second round - Salome ZOURABICHVILI (independent, backed by Georgian Dream) 59.5%, Grigol VASHADZE (UNM) 40.5%; Irakli GARIBASHVILI approved as prime minister by Parliamentary vote 89-2; note-resigned on January 29, 2024" }, "note": "note: Irakli GARIBASHVILI resigned on 29 January 2024 to prepare for general elections in October 2024" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Sakartvelos Parlamenti (150 seats statutory, 140 as of October 2024); 120 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed, party-list proportional representation vote and 30 directly elected in single-seat constituencies by at least 50% majority vote, with a runoff if needed; no party earning less than 40% of total votes may claim a majority; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Sakartvelos Parlamenti)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 26 October 2024" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - Georgian Dream 53.9%, the Coalition for Change 11%, Unity-National Movement 10.2%, Strong Georgia 8.8%, Gakharia for Georgia 7.8%; seats by party - Georgian Dream 89, Coalition for Change 19, Unity-National Movement 16, Strong Georgia 14, Gakharia for Georgia 12" + "number of seats": { + "text": "150 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/26/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Georgian Dream (89); Coalition for Changes (19); Unity - National Movement (16); Strong Georgia – Lelo, For people, For Liberty! (14); For Georgia (12)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "22%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -658,7 +679,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$83.656 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$83.935 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$77.838 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -670,7 +691,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "7.47% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.83% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "10.96% (2022 est.)" @@ -682,7 +703,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$22,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$22,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$21,000 (2022 est.)" @@ -693,7 +714,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$30.536 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$30.778 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -725,31 +746,31 @@ "text": "6% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "19% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "61.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "62.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "68.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "71.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "12.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "21.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "4.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.5% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "49.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "49.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-56.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-57.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -761,11 +782,11 @@ "text": "steel, machine tools, electrical appliances, mining (manganese, copper, gold), chemicals, wood products, wine" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "6.15% (2023 est.)", + "text": "5.13% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.853 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.838 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -797,8 +818,8 @@ "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2021": { - "text": "34.2 (2021 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022": { + "text": "33.5 (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -812,16 +833,16 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "2.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.6% (2022 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "26.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "25.2% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "14.74% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.65% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "15.42% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -852,10 +873,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.326 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.708 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.12 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.105 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$1.943 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -864,7 +885,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$15.161 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15.173 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$13.24 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -884,7 +905,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$17.791 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$17.816 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$15.665 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -915,8 +936,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$6.976 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$9.791 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/middle-east/gz.json b/middle-east/gz.json index 6b8d537d..8e7a9fc8 100644 --- a/middle-east/gz.json +++ b/middle-east/gz.json @@ -403,7 +403,7 @@ "Economy": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$27.418 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$27.446 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$29.016 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -415,7 +415,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-5.51% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-5.41% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.08% (2022 est.)" @@ -438,7 +438,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$17.396 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$17.421 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -467,13 +467,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "101.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "101.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "1.5% (2023 est.)" @@ -482,7 +482,7 @@ "text": "19.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-66.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-66.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -498,7 +498,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.389 million (2022 est.)", + "text": "1.391 million (2022 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -546,10 +546,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "21.84% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.62% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "21.13% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "23.98% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "20.77% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -570,27 +570,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$2.895 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$2.037 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$1.778 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.903 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$3.413 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$3.533 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$3.14 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$2.385 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -602,15 +602,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars; entry includes the West Bank and the Gaza Strip" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$11.637 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$12.257 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$10.094 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$8.065 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Imports - partners": { diff --git a/middle-east/ir.json b/middle-east/ir.json index cfe6b332..c9e1d285 100644 --- a/middle-east/ir.json +++ b/middle-east/ir.json @@ -584,14 +584,32 @@ "note": "Note: presidential election held early due to the death of President Ebrahim RAISI in a helicopter accident in May 2024" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Islamic Consultative Assembly or Majles-e Shura-ye Eslami or Majles (290 seats; 285 members directly elected in single- and multi-seat constituencies by multiple non-transferable vote in 2 rounds, 1 seat each for Zoroastrians, Jews, Assyrian and Chaldean Christians, Armenians in the north of the country and Armenians in the south; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Islamic Parliament of Iran (Majles Shoraye Eslami)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "first round held on 1 March 2024 for 245 seats; second round for 45 remaining seats to be held on 10 May 2024 (next full Majles election to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by coalition in first round - NA; seats by coalition in first round - conservatives and hardliners 200, other 45; composition - NA" + "number of seats": { + "text": "290 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/1/2024 to 5/10/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "4.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2028" }, "note": "note: all candidates to the Majles must be approved by the Council of Guardians, a 12-member group of which 6 are appointed by the supreme leader and 6 are jurists nominated by the judiciary and elected by the Majles" }, @@ -650,7 +668,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.44 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.442 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$1.373 trillion (2022 est.)" @@ -662,7 +680,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.95% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.04% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "3.78% (2022 est.)" @@ -674,10 +692,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$16,200 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$15,000 (2021 est.)" @@ -685,7 +703,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$401.505 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$404.626 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -702,34 +720,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "13% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "41.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "36.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "42.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "48.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "47.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "13.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "26.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "9.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.2% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "28.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.2% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-26.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-28% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -741,11 +759,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, petrochemicals, gas, fertilizer, caustic soda, textiles, cement and other construction materials, food processing (particularly sugar refining and vegetable oil production), ferrous and nonferrous metal fabrication, armaments" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "8.84% (2023 est.)", + "text": "7.14% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "29.159 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "29.789 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -796,14 +814,14 @@ "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "0.55% of GDP (2020 est.)" + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2019": { - "text": "0.47% of GDP (2019 est.)" + "Remittances 2022": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2018": { - "text": "0.4% of GDP (2018 est.)" + "Remittances 2021": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2021 est.)" } }, "Budget": { @@ -880,8 +898,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$269.852 million (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.771 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/middle-east/is.json b/middle-east/is.json index dbe07d79..170981ee 100644 --- a/middle-east/is.json +++ b/middle-east/is.json @@ -562,14 +562,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Knesset (120 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Knesset)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 1 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent by party - Likud 23.4%, Yesh Atid 17.8%, Religious Zionism (electoral alliance of Religious Zionist Party, Jewish Power, and Noam) 10.8%, National Unity 9.1%, Shas 8.2%, UTJ 5.9%, Yisrael Beiteinu 4.5%, United Arab List 4.1%, Hadash-Ta'al 3.8%, Labor 3.7%, Meretz 3.2%, other 1.6%; seats by party - Likud 32, Yesh Atid 24, Religious Zionism (electoral alliance of Religious Zionist Party, Jewish Power, and Noam) 14, National Unity 12, Shas 11, UTJ 7, Yisrael Beiteinu 6, Hadash-Ta'al 5, United Arab List 5, Labor 4; composition - men 90, women 30, percentage women 25%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "120 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/1/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Likud (32); Yesh Atid (24); Religious Zionism (14); National Unity (12); Shas (11); United Torah Judaism (Yahadut Hatorah) (7); Yisrael Beiteinu (6); Other (14)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" }, "note": "note 1: a 3.25% vote threshold is required to gain representation

note 2: following the 1 November 2022 election, the Religious Zionism Alliance split into its three constituent parties in the Knesset:  Religious Zionism 7 seats, Jewish Power (Otzma Yehudit) 6, and Noam 1" }, @@ -665,22 +686,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$471.03 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$472.533 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$461.808 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$461.354 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$432.271 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$433.317 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.42% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "6.83% (2022 est.)" + "text": "6.47% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "8.61% (2021 est.)" @@ -689,18 +710,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$48,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$48,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$48,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$46,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$46,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$509.901 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$513.611 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -729,34 +750,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.2% (2022 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "17.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "18.9% (2022 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "72.4% (2021 est.)" + "text": "70.8% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "48.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "47.8% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "22.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "30.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-27.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-26.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -768,11 +789,11 @@ "text": "high-technology products (including aviation, communications, computer-aided design and manufactures, medical electronics, fiber optics), wood and paper products, potash and phosphates, food, beverages, and tobacco, caustic soda, cement, pharmaceuticals, construction, metal products, chemical products, plastics, cut diamonds, textiles, footwear" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "6.05% (2021 est.)", + "text": "5.51% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "4.554 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "4.574 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -819,10 +840,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "1.9% (2021 est.)" + "text": "2% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "27.1% (2021 est.)" + "text": "26.6% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -858,10 +879,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$25.089 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$24.545 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$20.34 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$20.328 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "$19.095 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -870,7 +891,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$156.165 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$156.331 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$166.227 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -890,7 +911,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$137.567 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$137.487 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$150.804 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/middle-east/iz.json b/middle-east/iz.json index 69afa9e0..95d6f8d2 100644 --- a/middle-east/iz.json +++ b/middle-east/iz.json @@ -571,14 +571,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Council of Representatives of Iraq (COR) or Majlis an-Nuwwab al-Iraqiyy (329 seats; 320 members directly elected in 83 multi-seat constituencies by single nontransferable vote, 9 seats elected by religious minorities - 5 by Christians, 1 each by Sabaean-Mandaeans, Yazidis, Shabaks andFayli Kurds, and 25% of seats allocated to women; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Council of Representatives of Iraq" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 10 October 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - Taqadum 47, State of Law Coalition 43, Al Fatah Alliance 37, Kurdistan Democratic Party 31, Kurdistan Coalition 18, Azm Alliance 16, Imtidad 16, State Forces Alliance 11, Ishraqat Kanun 10, New Generation Movement 9, National Contract Party 8, Tasmim Alliance 7, Babiliyun Movement 3, other 73; composition - men 234, women 95, percentage women 29.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "329 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "other systems" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/10/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Sadrist Bloc (73); National Progress Alliance / Taqadum (37); State of Law Coalition (33); Kurdistan Democratic Party (31); Fatah Alliance (17); Kurdistan Alliance (17); Independents (43); Other (78)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" }, "note": "note: seat counts reflect updated numbers following the 12 June 2022 Sadrist Trend withdrawal from government formation; its 73 seats were reallocated to other parties" }, @@ -621,7 +642,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Alina L. ROMANOWSKI (since 2 June 2022)" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d'Affaires Elizabeth TRUDEAU (since 7 December 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "Al-Kindi Street, International Zone, Baghdad; note - consulate in Al Basrah closed as of 28 September 2018" diff --git a/middle-east/jo.json b/middle-east/jo.json index cf202ea8..6d7aeb01 100644 --- a/middle-east/jo.json +++ b/middle-east/jo.json @@ -577,14 +577,61 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Assembly or Majlis al-'Umma consists of:
Senate or the House of Notables or Majlis al-Ayan (65 seats; members appointed by the monarch to serve 4-year terms)

Chamber of Deputies or Majlis al-Nuwaab (138 seats; 97 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open-list proportional representation vote; of these, 12 seats reserved for Christian, Circassian, and Chechen minorities, and 18 reserved for women; the remaining 41 members directly elected from a single national constituency by closed party-list proportional representation vote; of these, 2 seats reserved for Christians and 1 each for members of the Chechen and Circassian minorities; party candidate lists must include at least 1 woman among the first 3 candidates and 1 among the next 3 candidates; all members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Majlis Al-Umma)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointments on 27 Sep 2020 (next appointments by November 2024)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 10 September 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Majlis Al-Nuwaab)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - composition - men 55, women 10, percent of women 15.4%

House of Representatives - percentage by party - NA; seats by party - Islamic Action Front 31, Mithaq 21, Irada 19, and Taqadum 8, other (includes seats reserved for women, minorities)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "138 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/10/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2028" + }, + "note": "note: the total number of Chamber of Deputies' seats increased to 138 from 130 for the September 2024 election" + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Majlis Al-Aayan)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "69 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/24/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "14.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -671,10 +718,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$106.806 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$107.101 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$104.084 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$104.307 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$101.617 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -683,10 +730,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.62% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.68% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.43% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.65% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "3.66% (2021 est.)" @@ -698,15 +745,15 @@ "text": "$9,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$9,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$9,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9,200 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$50.814 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$50.967 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -738,10 +785,10 @@ "text": "4.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "24.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.8% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "60.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "60.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -759,10 +806,10 @@ "text": "3% (2021 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "30.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "43.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-50.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-56.7% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -774,11 +821,11 @@ "text": "tourism, information technology, clothing, fertilizer, potash, phosphate mining, pharmaceuticals, petroleum refining, cement, inorganic chemicals, light manufacturing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.28% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.54% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.063 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.103 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -819,10 +866,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "9.72% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.79% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "10.1% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "10.07% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "10.96% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -840,36 +887,36 @@ }, "Public debt": { "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "101.14% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "100.91% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "17.51% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "17.47% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$1.91 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$4.159 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$3.815 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$3.718 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$2.505 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$22.186 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$20.335 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$20.743 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$13.87 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$10.444 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -881,15 +928,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$28.922 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$29.955 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$30.019 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$23.321 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$18.424 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Imports - partners": { @@ -913,8 +960,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$16.293 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$21.766 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/middle-east/ku.json b/middle-east/ku.json index 2ea4eaaa..7413da5b 100644 --- a/middle-east/ku.json +++ b/middle-east/ku.json @@ -543,14 +543,29 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Majlis al-Umma (65 seats; 50 members directly elected from 5 multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 15 ex-officio members (cabinet ministers) appointed by the amir; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Majles Al-Ommah)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 4 April 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "50 nonpartisan candidates, including 29 opposition candidates; composition - men 63, women 2, percent women 3.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "65 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "other systems" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/4/2024" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2028" }, "note": "note: in May 2024, Amir Sheikh MISHAL al-Ahmad al-Sabah dissolved the National Assembly, and some powers held by the National Assembly were assumed by the government" }, @@ -593,7 +608,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires James HOLTSNIDER (since July 2021)" + "text": "Ambassador Karen Hideko SASAHARA (since 10 March 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "P.O. Box 77, Safat 13001" @@ -633,22 +648,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$219.06 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$225.481 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$224.057 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$234 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$211.099 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$221.048 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-2.23% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-3.64% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "6.14% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.86% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.7% (2021 est.)" @@ -657,18 +672,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$50,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$46,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$52,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$51,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$49,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$50,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$161.772 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$163.705 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -697,31 +712,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "67% (2022 est.)" + "text": "60.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "43.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "51.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "40.6% (2019 est.)" + "text": "32.5% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "24.8% (2019 est.)" + "text": "20.7% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.6% (2019 est.)" + "text": "16.1% (2022 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0.8% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "52.3% (2019 est.)" + "text": "60.3% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-44.1% (2019 est.)" + "text": "-30.4% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -733,11 +751,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, petrochemicals, cement, shipbuilding and repair, water desalination, food processing, construction materials" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "8.05% (2022 est.)", + "text": "-5.37% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.463 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.826 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -780,7 +798,7 @@ "text": "0.01% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.57% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.54% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, diff --git a/middle-east/le.json b/middle-east/le.json index 7e4c5af1..67c85a3a 100644 --- a/middle-east/le.json +++ b/middle-east/le.json @@ -543,30 +543,51 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "president (vacant)" + "text": "President Joseph AOUN (since 9 January 2025)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Caretaker Prime Minister Najib MIQATI (since 20 September 2021)" + "text": "Prime Minister Najib MIQATI (since 20 September 2021)" }, "cabinet": { - "text": "Cabinet chosen by the prime minister in consultation with the president and Parliament" + "text": "Cabinet chosen by the prime minister in consultation with the president and the National Assembly" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president indirectly elected by a qualified majority of two-thirds of Parliament members in the first round and if needed a two-thirds quorum of members by simple majority vote in a second round for a 6-year term (eligible for non-consecutive terms); last held on 31 October 2016; prime minister appointed by the president in consultation with Parliament" + "text": "president indirectly elected by a qualified majority of two-thirds of Parliament members in the first round and if needed a two-thirds quorum of members by simple majority popular vote for a 6-year term (eligible for non-consecutive terms); last held on 9 January 2025 (next to be held in 2031); prime minister appointed by the president in consultation with the National Assembly" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2023: on 14 June 2023, Parliament failed in its twelfth attempt to elect a president; note - the Hezbollah bloc withdrew following the first round of voting and a second round was not possible since Parliament lacked the required 86-member quorum for a second round of voting

2016: Michel AWN elected president in second round; Parliament vote - Michel AWN (FPM) 83; the president was finally elected in its 46th attempt on 31 October 2016" + "text": "2025: Joseph AOUN elected president in second round; National Assembly vote - 99 of 128; note - President Michel AWN's term ended 31 October 2022, and the government was in caretaker status until the 9 January National Assembly election of AOUN

2016: Michel AWN elected president in second round; National Assembly vote - Michel AWN (FPM) 83; the president elected in its 46th attempt on 31 October 2016" } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of Representatives or Majlis al-Nuwab in Arabic, Chambre des députés in French (128 seats; members directly elected in multi-member constituencies by open-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Majlis Al-Nuwwab)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 15 May 2022 (next to be held in May 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition – NA; seats by party/coalition – FPM 16, LF 14, Amal Movement 13, Hezbollah 13, PSP 9, Kata’ib Party 4, other 30, independent 29; composition - men 120, women 8, percentage women 6.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "128 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/15/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Strong Republic (19); Strong Lebanon (18); Development and Liberation (15); Loyalty to the Resistance (15); Independent Deputies (9); Democratic Gathering (8); Independents (20); Other (24)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "6.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2026" }, "note": "note 1: Lebanon’s constitution states that the Parliament cannot conduct regular business until it elects a president when the position is vacant 

note 2: seats are apportioned evenly between Christians and Muslims" }, @@ -684,15 +705,15 @@ "text": "$12,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$12,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$11,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11,600 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$17.937 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$20.992 billion (2022 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -721,31 +742,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "1.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.2% (2022 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "2.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.4% (2022 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "47.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "88.6% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "129.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "140.4% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "5.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.6% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "0.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.2% (2022 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "46.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "34.8% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-82.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-80.1% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -757,11 +781,11 @@ "text": "banking, tourism, real estate and construction, food processing, wine, jewelry, cement, textiles, mineral and chemical products, wood and furniture products, oil refining, metal fabricating" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "0.74% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.56% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.771 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.925 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -892,8 +916,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$38.856 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$41.991 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/middle-east/mu.json b/middle-east/mu.json index 8bb5deb9..6316fb39 100644 --- a/middle-east/mu.json +++ b/middle-east/mu.json @@ -543,14 +543,60 @@ "note": "note - the monarch is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Council of Oman or Majlis Oman consists of:
Council of State or Majlis al-Dawla (87 seats including the chairman; members appointed by the sultan from among former government officials and prominent educators, businessmen, and citizens; members serve 4-year term)
Consultative Assembly or Majlis al-Shura (90 seats; members directly elected in single- and 2-seat constituencies by simple majority popular vote to serve renewable 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Majles" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Council of State - last appointments on 8 November 2023 (next appointments in November 2027)
Consultative Assembly - last held on 29 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Shura Council (Majles A'Shura)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Council of State - 87 nonpartisan members were appointed by the sultan; composition - men 68, women 18, percentage women 20.9%

Consultative Assembly percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; 90 nonpartisan members were elected (organized political parties in Oman are legally banned); composition - 90 men, 0 women, percentage women 0%; total Council of Oman percentage women 10.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "90 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "other systems" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/29/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "0%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "State Council (Majles Addawla)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "87 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/1/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/middle-east/qa.json b/middle-east/qa.json index 7a8efffc..9ac33e09 100644 --- a/middle-east/qa.json +++ b/middle-east/qa.json @@ -548,14 +548,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Advisory Council or Majlis al-Shura (45 seats; members appointed by the monarch to serve until resignation or until relieved; note 1 - legislative drafting authority rests with the Council of Ministers and is reviewed by the Advisory Council; note 2 - a constitutional amendment passed in late 2023, replaced direct elections for 30 of the 45 members of the Shura Council with appointments" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Shura Council (Majlis Al-Shura)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held for 30 elected members on 2 October 2021 (next to be held in 2025); last members appointed - 14 October 2021 (next appointments - NA)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "
30 nonpartisan members elected; composition - men 30, women 0, percentage women 0%
15 appointed members; composition men 13, women 2, percentage women 13.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "45 (30 directly elected; 15 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/2/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "4.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "September 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -645,43 +663,43 @@ "text": "high-income, oil-and-gas-based Middle Eastern economy; National Vision 2030 government strategy for economic development, diversification, favorable business conditions to grow investment and employment; infrastructure investments; Islamic finance leader; citizenship-based labor force growth" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$308.522 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$304.973 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$304.903 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$292.655 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$287.97 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "1.19% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.21% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.19% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "1.63% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-3.56% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$116,200 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$113,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$114,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$108,900 (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$104,300 (2020 est.)" + "text": "$116,800 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$235.77 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$213.003 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -710,13 +728,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "0.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "65.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "60.4% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "38.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "45.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -728,7 +746,10 @@ "text": "12.9% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "30.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "30.6% (2022 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "68.6% (2022 est.)" @@ -746,11 +767,11 @@ "text": "liquefied natural gas, crude oil production and refining, ammonia, fertilizer, petrochemicals, steel reinforcing bars, cement, commercial ship repair" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.69% (2022 est.)", + "text": "0.31% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "2.035 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.003 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -777,6 +798,11 @@ }, "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2017": { + "text": "35.1 (2017 est.)" + } + }, "Average household expenditures": { "on food": { "text": "12.3% of household expenditures (2022 est.)" @@ -785,16 +811,24 @@ "text": "0.3% of household expenditures (2022 est.)" } }, + "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { + "lowest 10%": { + "text": "2.6% (2017 est.)" + }, + "highest 10%": { + "text": "25.8% (2017 est.)" + } + }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "0.67% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.44% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0.48% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "0.45% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Budget": { @@ -815,7 +849,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$36.47 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$36.453 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$63.118 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -827,7 +861,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$128.726 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$128.709 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$161.693 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/middle-east/sa.json b/middle-east/sa.json index 1df51cb7..1bf08de7 100644 --- a/middle-east/sa.json +++ b/middle-east/sa.json @@ -555,11 +555,29 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Shura Council (Majlis Ash-Shura) (150 seats plus a speaker; members appointed by the monarch to serve 4-year terms); note - in early 2013, the monarch granted women 30 seats on the Council" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Shura Council (Majlis Ash-Shura)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "composition - men 121, women 30, percentage women 19.9%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "151 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/2/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "August 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/middle-east/sy.json b/middle-east/sy.json index 2b973f8f..3a87c104 100644 --- a/middle-east/sy.json +++ b/middle-east/sy.json @@ -548,14 +548,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral People's Assembly or Majlis al-Shaab (250 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority preferential vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "People's Assembly (Majlis Al-Chaab)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 15 July 2024 (next to be held in July 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Ba'ath Party 169, SSNP 3, other 13, independent 65; composition - NA" + "number of seats": { + "text": "250 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "7/15/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "9.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "July 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -619,80 +637,83 @@ "text": "low-income Middle Eastern economy; prior infrastructure and economy devastated by 11-year civil war; ongoing US sanctions; sporadic trans-migration during conflict; currently being supported by World Bank trust fund; ongoing hyperinflation" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { + "text": "$100.066 billion (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$62.151 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$99.338 billion (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$61.353 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2019": { - "text": "$61.465 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$97.529 billion (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { + "text": "0.73% (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { - "text": "1.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.85% (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { "text": "-0.18% (2020 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2019": { - "text": "1.22% (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2022": { + "text": "$4,500 (2022 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$2,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$4,600 (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$3,000 (2020 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2019": { - "text": "$3,100 (2019 est.)" + "text": "$4,600 (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$8.98 billion (2021 est.)", + "text": "$23.623 billion (2022 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2017": { - "text": "28.1% (2017 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2019": { + "text": "13.42% (2019 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2016": { - "text": "47.3% (2016 est.)" + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2018": { + "text": "0.94% (2018 est.)" + }, + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2017": { + "text": "18.08% (2017 est.)" } }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "27.8% (2021 est.)" + "text": "43.1% (2022 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "28.9% (2021 est.)" + "text": "12% (2022 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "43.3% (2021 est.)" + "text": "44.9% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "128.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "114.8% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "10.9% (2021 est.)" + "text": "2.7% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "8.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "4.5% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "24.8% (2021 est.)" + "text": "6.8% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-73.1% (2021 est.)" + "text": "-28.8% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -704,11 +725,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, textiles, food processing, beverages, tobacco, phosphate rock mining, cement, oil seeds crushing, automobile assembly" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-14.03% (2021 est.)", + "text": "-13.39% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "6.315 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "6.354 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -752,15 +773,15 @@ } }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2022": { + "text": "0% of GDP (2022 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "0% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "Remittances 2020": { "text": "0% of GDP (2020 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2019": { - "text": "0% of GDP (2019 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Budget": { @@ -837,8 +858,8 @@ } }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$3.619 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$4.578 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/middle-east/tu.json b/middle-east/tu.json index 798ebec3..f42834ea 100644 --- a/middle-east/tu.json +++ b/middle-east/tu.json @@ -568,10 +568,10 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN (chief of state since 28 August 2014; head of government since 9 July 2018)" + "text": "President Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN (since 28 August 2014)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "President Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN (head of government since 9 July 2018; chief of state since 28 August 2014)" + "text": "President Recep Tayyip ERDOGAN (since 9 July 2018)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Council of Ministers appointed by the president" @@ -584,14 +584,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Grand National Assembly of Turkey or Turkey Buyuk Millet Meclisi (600 seats); members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote, with a 7% threshold required to win a seat; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (Türkiye Büyük Millet Meclisi (T.B.M.M))" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 14 May 2023 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - People's Alliance 49.9% (AKP 35.6%, MHP 10.1%, YRP 2.8%, BBP 1%), Nation Alliance 35.4% (CHP 25.3%, IYI 9.7%), Labor and Freedom Alliance 10.7% (YSGP 8.9%, TIP 1.8%); seats by party/coalition - People's Alliance 323 (AKP 268, MHP 50, YRP 5), Nation Alliance 212 (CHP 169, IYI 43), Labor and Freedom Alliance 65 (YSGP 61, TIP 4); composition - men 480, women 119, percentage women 19.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "600 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/14/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Justice and Development Party (AKP) (267); Republican People's Party (CHP) (130); Green and the Left Party of the Future (YSGP) (57); Nationalist Action Party (MHP) (50); Good Party (İyi Party) (44); Other (52)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "19.9%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -688,7 +709,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$2.936 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.953 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$2.81 trillion (2022 est.)" @@ -700,7 +721,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "4.52% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.11% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "5.53% (2022 est.)" @@ -712,7 +733,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$34,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$34,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$33,100 (2022 est.)" @@ -723,7 +744,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$1.108 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$1.118 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -755,10 +776,10 @@ "text": "6.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "28.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "28.4% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "54% (2023 est.)" + "text": "54.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -767,19 +788,19 @@ "text": "59.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "13.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "32.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "31.9% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-1.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "32.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "31.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-34.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-34.4% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -791,11 +812,11 @@ "text": "textiles, food processing, automobiles, electronics, mining (coal, chromate, copper, boron), steel, petroleum, construction, lumber, paper" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "2.34% (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.52% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "35.071 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "35.59 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -823,7 +844,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "14.4% (2020 est.)", + "text": "14.4% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -851,7 +872,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.08% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.09% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.08% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -882,10 +903,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$44.961 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$40.503 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$45.799 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$46.638 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$6.433 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -894,10 +915,10 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$352.514 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$357.025 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$346.369 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$346.21 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$287.318 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -914,10 +935,10 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$386.828 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$386.666 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$383.02 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$383.7 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$284.019 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -945,8 +966,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$133.882 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$151.844 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/middle-east/we.json b/middle-east/we.json index 0b6dd050..6b0a9782 100644 --- a/middle-east/we.json +++ b/middle-east/we.json @@ -455,7 +455,7 @@ "Economy": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$27.418 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$27.446 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$29.016 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-5.51% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-5.41% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "4.08% (2022 est.)" @@ -490,7 +490,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$17.396 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$17.421 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -519,13 +519,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "101.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "101.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "20.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.7% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "1.5% (2023 est.)" @@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ "text": "19.6% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-66.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-66.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -549,7 +549,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.389 million (2022 est.)", + "text": "1.391 million (2022 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -597,10 +597,10 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "21.84% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.62% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "21.13% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "23.98% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "20.77% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -626,27 +626,27 @@ "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$2.895 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$2.037 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$1.778 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.903 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$3.413 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$3.533 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$3.14 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$2.385 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -658,15 +658,15 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars; entry includes the West Bank and the Gaza Strip" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$11.637 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$12.257 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$10.094 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$8.065 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars; entry includes West Bank and Gaza Strip" }, "Imports - partners": { diff --git a/middle-east/ym.json b/middle-east/ym.json index 9cdac67f..d596b185 100644 --- a/middle-east/ym.json +++ b/middle-east/ym.json @@ -534,7 +534,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "Chairperson, Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Muhammad al-ALIMI, Dr. (since 19 April 2022)" + "text": "Chairperson, Presidential Leadership Council Rashad Muhammad al-ALIMI (since 19 April 2022)" }, "head of government": { "text": "Prime Minister Ahmad Awad Bin MUBAREK (since 5 February 2024)" @@ -546,21 +546,63 @@ "text": "formerly, the president was directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 7-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 21 February 2012 (next election NA); note - a special election was held on 21 February 2012 to remove Ali Abdallah SALIH under the terms of a Gulf Cooperation Council-mediated deal during the political crisis of 2011; vice president appointed by the president; prime minister appointed by the president" }, "election results": { - "text": "Abd Rabuh Mansur HADI (GPC) elected consensus president" + "text": "2012: Abd Rabuh Mansur HADI (GPC) elected consensus president" }, "note": "note: on 7 April 2022, President Abd Rabuh Mansur HADI announced his abdication, the dismissal of Vice President ALI MUHSIN al-Ahmar and the formation of a Presidential Leadership Council, an eight-member body chaired by former minister Rashad AL-ALIMI; on 19 April 2022, the Council was sworn in before Parliament and began assuming the responsibilities of the president and vice president and carrying out the political, security, and military duties of the government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Majlis consists of:
Shura Council or Majlis Alshoora (111 seats; members appointed by the president; member term is continuous)
House of Representatives or Majlis al Nuwaab (301 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 6-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Majlis)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Shura Council - last appointments NA (next appointments NA)
House of Representatives - last held in April 2019 (next to be held in NA)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - GPC 58%, Islah 22.6%, YSP 3.8%, Unionist Party 1.9%, other 13.7%; seats by party - GPC 238, Islah 46, YSP 8, Nasserist Unionist Party 3, National Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party 2, independent 4; composition - men 245, women 0, percent of women 0%" + "note": "note: the last legislative election occurred in 2003, and the six-year term for the House of Representatives expired in 2009. Ongoing instability, beginning in 2011, has since prevented new elections. A new Shura Council was appointed in 2021 and is currently chaired by Dr. Ahmed Obaid bin Dagher (as of Jan 2025)." + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Majlis Annowab)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "301 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/27/2003" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "General People's Congress (GPC) (238); Yemeni Congregation for Reform (Islah) (46); Other (17)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "0%" } }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Shura Council (Majlis Alshoora)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "111 (all appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/28/2001" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "1.1%" + }, + "note": "note: the Shura Council serves in an advisory role to the president; it has no legislative responsibilities" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of the court president, 2 deputies, and nearly 50 judges; court organized into constitutional, civil, commercial, family, administrative, criminal, military, and appeals scrutiny divisions)" @@ -738,7 +780,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "6.883 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "7.592 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -786,13 +828,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "20.52% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.05% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "16.01% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "16.02% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "19.58% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "19.44% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -877,8 +919,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$5.687 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.688 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -886,20 +928,20 @@ "Currency": { "text": "Yemeni rials (YER) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "1,355.116 (2023 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2022": { - "text": "1,114.293 (2022 est.)" + "text": "1,115.002 (2022 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2021": { - "text": "1,035.467 (2021 est.)" + "text": "1,028.108 (2021 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2020": { "text": "743.006 (2020 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "486.731 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "214.89 (2018 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/north-america/bd.json b/north-america/bd.json index a783bbeb..1eacf6ef 100644 --- a/north-america/bd.json +++ b/north-america/bd.json @@ -459,14 +459,60 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (11 seats; 3 members appointed by the governor, 5 by the premier, and 3 by the opposition party; members serve 5-year terms) 
House of Assembly (36 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve up to 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointments in 2022 (next appointments in 2027)
House of Assembly - last held on 1 October 2020 (next to be held by 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Assembly" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - composition- men 5, women 6, percentage women 63.6%

House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - PLP 62.1%, OBA 32.3%, other 5.4%, independent 0.2%; seats by party - PLP 30, OBA 6; composition - men 28, women 7, percentage women 20%; total Parliament percentage women 28.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "36 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/1/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "PLP (30); OBA (6)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "11 (appointed)" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2022" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "63.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2027" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -491,7 +537,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Acting Consul General James SALLAY (since 20 August 2022)" + "text": "Acting Consul General Vanja VUKOTA (since December 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "US Consulate Bermuda, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire, DV 03, Bermuda" @@ -542,43 +588,43 @@ "text": "small, tourism- and construction-based, territorial-island economy; American import and tourist destination; known offshore banking hub; increasing inflation; major re-exportation and re-importation area" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$6.343 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$6.349 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$5.965 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$5.659 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "-0.09% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "6.43% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.42% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-6.84% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$98,000 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$99,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$98,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$93,600 (2021 est.)" - }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$88,600 (2020 est.)" + "text": "$92,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$7.828 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$8.142 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -615,19 +661,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "47.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "47.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "11.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "12% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "12.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11.8% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "50.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "52.9% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-25% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-24.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -664,15 +713,15 @@ } }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "21.49% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "22.99% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "22.36% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "22.72% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "22.86% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Budget": { diff --git a/north-america/ca.json b/north-america/ca.json index 34d93b53..5d78c1aa 100644 --- a/north-america/ca.json +++ b/north-america/ca.json @@ -570,7 +570,7 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Mary SIMON (since 6 July 2021)" + "text": "King CHARLES III (since 8 September 2022); represented by Governor General Mary SIMON (since 26 July 2021)" }, "head of government": { "text": "Prime Minister Justin Pierre James TRUDEAU (since 4 November 2015)" @@ -579,19 +579,56 @@ "text": "Federal Ministry chosen by the prime minister usually from among members of his/her own party sitting in Parliament" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister for a 5-year term; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Commons generally designated prime minister by the governor general" + "text": "the monarchy is hereditary; governor general appointed by the monarch on the advice of the prime minister for a 5-year term; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party or majority coalition in the House of Commons generally designated prime minister by the governor general; on 6 January 2025 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down after a new leader is chosen and approved by 24 March 2025" }, "note": "note: the governor general position is largely ceremonial" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Parlement consists of:
Senate or Senat (105 seats; members appointed by the governor general on the advice of the prime minister and can serve until age 75)
House of Commons or Chambre des Communes (338 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote with terms up to 4 years)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament of Canada - Parlement du Canada" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last appointed in July 2021
House of Commons - last held on 20 September 2021 (next to be held on or before 20 October 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Commons" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - composition - men 43, women 54, percentage women 55.7% (8 seats are vacant)

House of Commons - percent of vote by party - CPC 33.7%, Liberal Party 32.6%, NDP 17.8%, Bloc Quebecois 7.7%, Greens 2.3%, other 5.9%; seats by party - Liberal Party 159, CPC 119, NDP 25, Bloc Quebecois 32, Greens 2, independent 1; composition - men 234, women 102; percentage women 30.4%; total Parliament percentage women 35.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "338 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "9/20/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Liberal Party (160); Conservative Party (119); Bloc Québécois (BQ) (32); NDP-New Democratic Party (NDP) (25); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "30.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "105 (all appointed)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "52.6%" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -690,7 +727,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$2.238 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.242 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$2.215 trillion (2022 est.)" @@ -702,7 +739,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "1.07% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.25% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "3.82% (2022 est.)" @@ -714,7 +751,7 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$55,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$55,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$56,900 (2022 est.)" @@ -725,7 +762,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$2.14 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$2.142 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -772,16 +809,16 @@ "text": "21.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "22.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "22.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "33.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "33.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-33.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-33.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -793,11 +830,11 @@ "text": "transportation equipment, chemicals, processed and unprocessed minerals, food products, wood and paper products, fish products, petroleum, natural gas" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.9% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.94% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "22.11 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "22.137 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -840,10 +877,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "2.9% (2019 est.)" + "text": "3% (2019 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "24.4% (2019 est.)" + "text": "24% (2019 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -869,18 +906,18 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "61.42% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "62.23% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "12.83% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "14.01% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$13.255 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$15.631 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$7.622 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -892,7 +929,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$717.677 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$714.904 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$731.81 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -912,7 +949,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$726.139 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$724.713 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$728.732 billion (2022 est.)" diff --git a/north-america/gl.json b/north-america/gl.json index 7f51ad02..114ebe63 100644 --- a/north-america/gl.json +++ b/north-america/gl.json @@ -449,14 +449,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament or Inatsisartut (31 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote - by the d'Hondt method - to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Inatsisartut)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Greenland Parliament - last held on 6 April 2021 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Greenland Parliament - percent of vote by party - IA 38.7%, S 32.2%, N 12.9%, D 9.7%, A 6.5%; seats by party - IA 12, S 10, N 4, D 3, A 2; composition as of May 2024 - men 20, women 11, percentage women 35%

Greenland members in Danish Parliament - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - IA 1, S 1; composition - 2 women" + "number of seats": { + "text": "31 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/6/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "IA (12); S (10); N (4); D (3); A (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "35%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "2025" }, "note": "note: Greenland elects 2 members to the Danish Parliament to serve 4-year terms" }, @@ -607,6 +628,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "33.3% (2021 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2021 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "35.4% (2021 est.)" }, diff --git a/north-america/mx.json b/north-america/mx.json index fe30ebe6..ace40457 100644 --- a/north-america/mx.json +++ b/north-america/mx.json @@ -612,17 +612,72 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "

bicameral National Congress or Congreso de la Unión consists of:
Senate or Cámara de Senadores (128 seats; 96 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 32 directly elected in a single, nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 6-year terms)
Chamber of Deputies or Cámara de Diputados (500 seats; 300 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 200 directly elected in a single, nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; members serve 3-year terms)

" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress of the Union (Congreso de la Unión)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 2 June 2024 (next to be held in 2030)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 2 June 2024 (next to be held in 2027)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; note - awaiting official results from the 2 June 2024 election

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; note - awaiting official results from the 2 June 2024 election" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: as of the 2018 election, senators will be eligible for a second term and deputies up to 4 consecutive terms" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "500 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "3 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/2/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) (236); Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM) (77); National Action Party (PAN) (72); Labour Party (PT) (51); Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) (35); Citizens' Movement (MC) (27); Other (2)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "50.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Cámara de Senadores)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "128 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "6/2/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Regeneration Movement (MORENA) (60); National Action Party (PAN) (22); Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) (16); Ecologist Green Party of Mexico (PVEM) (14); Labour Party (PT) (9); Other (7)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "50%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "June 2030" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court of Justice or Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación (consists of the chief justice and 11 justices and organized into civil, criminal, administrative, and labor panels) and the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary (organized into the superior court, with 7 judges including the court president, and 5 regional courts, each with 3 judges)" @@ -722,19 +777,19 @@ "text": "$2.873 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$2.783 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.784 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$2.678 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.685 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.23% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.2% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "3.95% (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.69% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.74% (2021 est.)" @@ -743,13 +798,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$22,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$22,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$21,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$21,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$21,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$21,000 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -783,34 +838,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.8% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "31.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "31.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "58.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "58.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "70.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "70.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "11% (2023 est.)" + "text": "11.1% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "24.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.3% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "36.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "36% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-37.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-37.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -822,11 +877,11 @@ "text": "food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.52% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.51% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "60.042 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "59.925 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -888,7 +943,7 @@ "text": "4.2% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "4.19% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "4.18% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -902,33 +957,33 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "44.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "45.26% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "13.44% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "14.27% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$5.716 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$5.477 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$17.667 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$17.599 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$4.493 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$4.494 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$649.312 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$649.729 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$630.384 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$630.347 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$537.714 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -945,7 +1000,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$673.828 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$674.695 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$672.914 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -976,8 +1031,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$286.005 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$313.204 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/north-america/sb.json b/north-america/sb.json index 46857027..07896e9a 100644 --- a/north-america/sb.json +++ b/north-america/sb.json @@ -427,14 +427,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Territorial Council or Conseil Territorial (19 seats - Saint Pierre 15, Miquelon 4; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed to serve 6-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Territorial Council (Conseil Territorial)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Territorial Council - first round held on 20 March and second round held on 27 March 2022 (next to be held in March 2028)

French Senate - last held on 27 September 2020 (next to be held no later than September 2025)

French National Assembly - last held on 12 and 19 June 2022 (next to be held by June 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Territorial Council - percent of vote by party in first round - AD 45.9%, Focus on the Future 37%, Together to Build 17.1%; percent of vote by party in second round - AD 51.8%, Focus on the Future 38.1%, Together to Build 10.1%, seats by party - AD 15, Focus on the Future 4; composition - men NA, women NA, percent of women NA%

French Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PS 1 (affiliated with UMP)

French National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - AD 1" + "number of seats": { + "text": "19 (directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/27/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "AD (15); Focus on the Future (4)" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2028" }, "note": "note: 1 senator is indirectly elected to the French Senate by an electoral college for a 6-year term, and 1 deputy is directly elected to the French National Assembly for a 5-year term" }, diff --git a/north-america/us.json b/north-america/us.json index f30389c6..74d8e6b6 100644 --- a/north-america/us.json +++ b/north-america/us.json @@ -575,34 +575,89 @@ }, "Executive branch": { "chief of state": { - "text": "President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021)" + "text": "President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "President Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (since 20 January 2021)" + "text": "President Donald J. TRUMP (since 20 January 2025)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president, approved by the Senate" }, "elections/appointments": { - "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 3 November 2020 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" + "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected on the same ballot by the Electoral College of 'electors' chosen from each state; president and vice president serve a 4-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 5 November 2024 (next to be held on 7 November 2028)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president; electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232; percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%

2016: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 304, Hillary D. CLINTON (Democratic Party) 227, other 7; percent of direct popular vote - Hillary D. CLINTON 48.2%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.1%, other 5.7%" + "text": "
2024: Donald J. TRUMP elected president; electoral vote - Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 312, Kamala HARRIS (Democratic Party) 226; percent of direct popular vote - Donald J. TRUMP 49.8%, Kamala HARRIS 48.3%, other 1.9%

2020: Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. elected president; electoral vote - Joseph R. BIDEN, Jr. (Democratic Party) 306, Donald J. TRUMP (Republican Party) 232; percent of direct popular vote - Joseph R. BIDEN Jr. 51.3%, Donald J. TRUMP 46.9%, other 1.8%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Congress consists of:
Senate (100 seats; 2 members directly elected in each of the 50 state constituencies by simple majority vote except in Georgia and Louisiana which require an absolute majority vote with a second round if needed; members serve 6-year terms with one-third of membership renewed every 2 years)
House of Representatives (435 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote except in Georgia which requires an absolute majority vote with a second round if needed; members serve 2-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)
House of Representatives - last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 5 November 2024)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Democratic Party 51, Republican Party 49; composition - men 75, women 25, percentage women 25%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - Republican Party 222, Democratic Party 213; composition - men 305, women 126, percentage women 29.2%; total US Congress percentage women 28.4%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: in addition to the regular members of the House of Representatives there are 6 non-voting delegates elected from the District of Columbia and the US territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands; these are single seat constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote to serve a 2-year term (except for the resident commissioner of Puerto Rico who serves a 4-year term); the delegate can vote when serving on a committee and when the House meets as the Committee of the Whole House, but not when legislation is submitted for a “full floor” House vote; election of delegates last held on 8 November 2022 (next to be held on 3 November 2024)" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "435 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "2 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/5/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Republican Party (220); Democratic Party (215)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "100 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/5/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Party (19); Republican Party (15)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2026" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "US Supreme Court (consists of 9 justices - the chief justice and 8 associate justices)" @@ -652,22 +707,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$24.662 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$24.977 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$24.051 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$24.276 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$23.594 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$23.681 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.54% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.89% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "1.94% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.51% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "5.8% (2021 est.)" @@ -676,18 +731,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$73,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$74,600 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$72,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$72,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$71,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$71,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$27.361 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$27.721 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -719,31 +774,31 @@ "text": "0.9% (2021 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "17.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "17.6% (2021 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "76.7% (2021 est.)" + "text": "76.4% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "68% (2022 est.)" + "text": "67.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "13.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "13.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "21.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "21.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "11.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "11% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-15.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-13.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -759,7 +814,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "170.549 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "170.715 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -787,8 +842,8 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2021": { - "text": "39.8 (2021 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022": { + "text": "41.3 (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -802,10 +857,10 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "2.2% (2021 est.)" + "text": "1.8% (2022 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "30.1% (2021 est.)" + "text": "30.2% (2022 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, @@ -831,36 +886,36 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "110.39% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "114.88% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "12.18% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "10.22% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$818.822 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$905.378 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$971.594 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.012 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$831.453 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$867.984 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$3.052 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.072 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$3.018 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3.039 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$2.567 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$2.571 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -874,13 +929,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$3.832 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.857 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$3.97 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$3.984 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$3.409 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3.419 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/oceans/zh.json b/oceans/zh.json index b305573d..39d4fb2f 100644 --- a/oceans/zh.json +++ b/oceans/zh.json @@ -87,6 +87,8 @@ "text": "major chokepoints include the Dardanelles, Strait of Gibraltar, access to the Panama and Suez Canals; strategic straits include the Strait of Dover, Straits of Florida, Mona Passage, The Sound (Oresund), and Windward Passage; the Equator divides the Atlantic Ocean into the North Atlantic Ocean and South Atlantic Ocean" } }, + "People and Society": { + }, "Environment": { "Environment - current issues": { "text": "endangered marine species include the manatee, seals, sea lions, turtles, and whales; unsustainable exploitation of fisheries (over fishing, unregulated bottom trawling, drift net fishing, discards, catch of non-target species); pollution (maritime transport, discharges, offshore drilling, oil spills, plastics from improperly disposed waste); municipal sludge pollution off eastern US, southern Brazil, and eastern Argentina; oil pollution in Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Lake Maracaibo, Mediterranean Sea, and North Sea; industrial waste and municipal sewage pollution in Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Mediterranean Sea" diff --git a/south-america/ar.json b/south-america/ar.json index a59060fa..3cefc232 100644 --- a/south-america/ar.json +++ b/south-america/ar.json @@ -590,14 +590,69 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Congress or Congreso Nacional consists of:
Senate or Senado (72 seats; members directly elected from 24 provincial districts by closed-list proportional representation vote; 2 seats per district awarded to the party with the most votes and 1 seat per district to the party with the second highest votes; members serve 6-year terms with one-third of the membership renewed every 2 years)
Chamber of Deputies or Cámara de Diputados (257 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed-list proportional representation vote; members serve 4-year terms with one-half of the membership renewed every 2 years)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Congress (Congreso de la nación)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "
Senate - last held on 22 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2025)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 22 October 2023 (next to be held in October 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "

Senate - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - UP 12, LLA 8, JxC 2, other 2; composition - men 39, women 33, percentage women 45.8%

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - UP 58, LLA 35, JxC 31, NHP  4, other 2; composition - men 148, women 109, percentage women 42.4%; total National Congress percentage women 43.2%

" + "number of seats": { + "text": "257 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/22/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Union for the Homeland (UP) (48); Freedom Advances (LLA) (28); Together for Change (JxC/Juntos) (27); Other (27)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "42.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "72 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/22/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Union for the Homeland (UP) (9); Freedom Advances (LLA) (6); Together for Change (JxC/Juntos) (2); Front for the Renewal of Social Concord – Federal Innovation (2); Federal Renewal (2); For Santa Cruz (2); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "45.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -687,22 +742,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.235 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.234 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$1.254 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$1.255 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$1.195 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.192 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "-1.55% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-1.61% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.96% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.27% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "10.72% (2021 est.)" @@ -711,18 +766,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$26,500 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$27,100 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$27,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$27,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$26,100 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$26,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$640.591 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$646.075 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -748,34 +803,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "6.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.9% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { "text": "25.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "52.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "53.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "67.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "65.9% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "15.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "16.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "19.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "18.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.8% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "12.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.7% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-14.1% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-13.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -787,11 +842,11 @@ "text": "food processing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals, printing, metallurgy, steel" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.35% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.23% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "21.906 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "21.533 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -847,13 +902,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.25% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.16% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.2% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.17% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.18% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.19% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -872,30 +927,30 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "11.15% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "11.12% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$21.494 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$20.956 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$4.29 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$4.055 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$6.645 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$6.625 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$83.359 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$82.947 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$103.002 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$102.928 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$87.486 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$87.575 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -909,13 +964,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$92.574 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$92.3 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$97.558 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$97.399 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$72.392 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$72.58 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -940,8 +995,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$77.88 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$83.279 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -1117,7 +1172,7 @@ } }, "Broadcast media": { - "text": "government owns a TV station and radio network; more than two dozen TV stations and hundreds of privately owned radio stations; high rate of cable TV subscription usage (2022)" + "text": "Argentina is one of South America's biggest media markets, there are dozens of TV networks, hundreds of radio stations and more than 150 daily newspapers (2023)" }, "Internet country code": { "text": ".ar" diff --git a/south-america/bl.json b/south-america/bl.json index c13ef2a9..6efd2f12 100644 --- a/south-america/bl.json +++ b/south-america/bl.json @@ -574,14 +574,69 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Plurinational Legislative Assembly or Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional consists of:
Chamber of Senators or Camara de Senadores (36 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
Chamber of Deputies or Camara de Diputados (130 seats; 70 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 53 directly elected in single-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote, and 7 (apportioned to non-contiguous, rural areas in 7 of the 9 states) directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Plurinational Legislative Assembly (Asamblea Legislativa Plurinacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Chamber of Senators - last held on 18 October 2020 (next to be held in 2025)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 18 October 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Chamber of Senators - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MAS 21, ACC 11, Creemos 4; composition - men 16, women 20, percentage women 55.6%

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - MAS 75, ACC 39, Creemos 16; composition - men 70, women 60, percentage women 46.2%; total Plurinational Legislative Assembly percentage women - 48.2%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "130 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/18/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Movement for Socialism (MAS-IPSP) (75); Civic Community (C.C) (39); Creemos (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "46.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Senators (Cámara de Senadores)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "36 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/18/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Movement for Socialism (MAS-IPSP) (21); Civic Community (C.C) (11); Creemos (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "55.6%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -674,7 +729,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$119.785 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$120.531 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$116.927 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -686,7 +741,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.44% (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.08% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "3.61% (2022 est.)" @@ -698,18 +753,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$9,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$9,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$9,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$9,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$9,300 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$45.85 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$45.135 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -738,19 +793,19 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "12.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "13.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "24.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.2% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "51.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "51.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "67.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "68.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { "text": "19.3% (2023 est.)" @@ -759,13 +814,13 @@ "text": "17.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-0.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.2% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "27.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "25.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-31.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-30.9% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -777,11 +832,11 @@ "text": "mining, smelting, electricity, petroleum, food and beverages, handicrafts, clothing, jewelry" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1% (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.06% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "6.114 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "6.073 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -809,7 +864,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "39% (2020 est.)", + "text": "36.4% (2021 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -866,25 +921,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$1.247 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$1.175 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$939.089 million (2022 est.)" + "text": "$939.084 million (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$1.582 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$1.581 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$11.975 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$11.905 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$14.465 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$11.596 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11.594 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -898,7 +953,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$13.13 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$12.988 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$13.462 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -929,8 +984,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$9.862 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$11.953 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-america/br.json b/south-america/br.json index 80756a99..247c398a 100644 --- a/south-america/br.json +++ b/south-america/br.json @@ -597,14 +597,69 @@ "note": "note - the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Congress or Congresso Nacional consists of:
Federal Senate or Senado Federal (81 seats; 3 members each from 26 states and 3 from the federal district directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 8-year terms, with one-third and two-thirds of the membership elected alternately every 4 years)

Chamber of Deputies or Camara dos Deputados (513 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open party-list proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Congress (Congresso nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Federal Senate - last held on 2 October 2022 for one-third of the Senate (next to be held on 4 October 2026 for two-thirds of the seats)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 2 October 2022 (next to be held on 4 October 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara dos Deputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Federal Senate - percent of vote by party - PL 25.4%, PSB 13.7%, PT 12.1%, PSD 11.4%, Progressistas 7.6%, Brazil Union 5.5%, PSC 4.3%, Republicans 4.3%, MDB 3.9%, other 11.8%; seats by party - PL 8, Brazil Union 5, PT 4, PP 3, Republicans 2, PSD 2, MDB 1, PSB 1, PSC 1
note - composition of the Federal Senate as of March 2024 - seats by party - PL 13, Brazil Union 12, MDB 10, PSD 10, PT 9, Progressistas 7, Podemos 6, PSDB 4, Republicans 3, PDT 2, Cidadania 1, PSB 1, PSC 1, PROS 1, REDE 1; composition - men 67, women 14, percentage women 17.3% 

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party - PL 16.6%, PT 12.1%, Brazil Union 9.3%, PP 8%, PSD 7.6%, MDB 7.2%, Republicans 7%, PSB 3.8%, PDT 3.5%, PSOL 3.5%, Podemos 3.3%, PSDB 3%, Avante 2%, PSC 1.8%, SD 1.6%, Cidadania 1.5%, Patriota 1.4%, PTB 1.3%, NOVO 1.2%, PCdoB 1.1%, PV 0.9%, PROS 0.7%, REDE 0.7%, other 0.9%; seats by party - PL 99, PT 69, Brazil Union 59, PP 47, MDB 42, PSD 42, Republicans 40, PDT 17, PSB 14, PSDB 13, Podemos 12, PSOL 12, Avante 7, PCdoB 6, PSC 6, PV 6, Cidadania 5, Patriota 4, SD 4, NOVO 3, PROS 3, REDE 2, PTB 1; composition - men 423, women 90, percentage women 17.5%; total National Congress percentage women 17.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "513 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/2/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Liberal Party (PL) (99); Workers' Party (PT) (69); Brazil Union (União) (59); Progressive Party (PP) (47); Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) (42); Social Democratic Party (PSD) (42); Republicans (Republicanos) (40); Other (115)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "17.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Federal Senate (Senado Federal)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "81 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "8 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/2/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Liberal Party (PL) (8); Brazil Union (União) (5); Workers' Party (PT) (4); Progressive Party (PP) (3); Social Democratic Party (PSD) (2); Republicans (Republicanos) (2); Other (3)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "17.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -725,13 +780,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$18,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$19,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$18,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$18,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$17,700 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$18,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -808,7 +863,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "108.695 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "106.132 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -884,36 +939,36 @@ "note": "note: central government revenues (excluding grants) and expenses converted to US dollars at average official exchange rate for year indicated" }, "Public debt": { - "Public debt 2022": { - "text": "79.1% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "Public debt 2023": { + "text": "83.7% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "14.73% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "14.15% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$30.828 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$21.745 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$48.253 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$40.884 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$46.358 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$40.409 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$389.626 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$389.215 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$380.619 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$380.492 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$315.494 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$315.446 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -927,13 +982,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$346.639 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$337.04 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$376.084 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$368.588 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$306.087 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$300.091 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -958,8 +1013,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$164.448 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$204.737 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-america/ci.json b/south-america/ci.json index e2e2df60..c1b4b4a1 100644 --- a/south-america/ci.json +++ b/south-america/ci.json @@ -578,14 +578,69 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Congress or Congreso Nacional consists of:
Senate or Senado (50 seats); members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open party-list proportional representation vote to serve 8-year terms with one-half of the membership renewed every 4 years)
Chamber of Deputies or Camara de Diputados (155 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by open party-list proportional representation vote to serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Congress (Congreso Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 21 November 2021 (next to be held on 23 November 2025)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 21 November 2021 (next to be held on 23 November 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - ChP+ 12 (RN 5, UDI 5, EVOPOLI 2), NPS 8 (PS 4, PPD 2, PDC 2), AD 4 (PCCh 2, FREVS 2), PLR 1, independent 2; composition - men 37, women 13, percentage women 26%

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - ChP+ 53 (RN 25, UDI 23, EVOPOLI 4, PRI 1), AD 37 (PCCh 12, CS 9, RD 8, Commons 6, FREVS 2), NPS 37 (PS 13, PDC 8, PPD 7, PL 4, PRSD 4, CIU 1), FSC 15 (PLR 14, PCC 1), PDG 6, PH 3, PEV 2, IU 1, independent 1; composition - men 100, women 55, percentage women 35.5%; total National Congress percentage women 33.2% as of January 2024" + "number of seats": { + "text": "155 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/21/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Chile Podemos (Empowering Chile\", CP +) (53); New Social Pact (NPS) (37); Approving Dignity (AD) (37); Christian Social Front (FSC) (15); Other (13)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "35.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "50 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "8 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/21/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Chile Podemos (Empowering Chile\", CP +) (12); New Social Pact (NPS) (8); Approving Dignity (AD) (4); Independents (2); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "26%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -703,7 +758,7 @@ "text": "$29,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$29,500 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$29,600 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$29,100 (2021 est.)" @@ -783,7 +838,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "9.848 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "9.958 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -811,7 +866,7 @@ "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, "Population below poverty line": { - "text": "10.8% (2020 est.)", + "text": "6.5% (2022 est.)", "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { @@ -1203,7 +1258,7 @@ } }, "Military and security service personnel strengths": { - "text": "approximately 80,000 active armed forces personnel (45,000 Army; 25,000 Navy; 10,000 Air Force); approximately 50,000 Carabineros (2023)" + "text": "approximately 75,000 active armed forces personnel (40,000 Army; 25,000 Navy; 10,000 Air Force); approximately 50,000 Carabineros (2023)" }, "Military equipment inventories and acquisitions": { "text": "the Chilean military inventory is comprised of a broad mix of older foreign supplied weapons and equipment and some domestically produced systems; significant foreign suppliers have included Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Israel, the Netherlands, Spain, the UK, and the US; Chile's defense industry is active in the production of military aircraft, ships, and vehicles (2024)" diff --git a/south-america/co.json b/south-america/co.json index d3c4faa4..b9b0d5ab 100644 --- a/south-america/co.json +++ b/south-america/co.json @@ -571,14 +571,69 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Congress or Congreso consists of:
Senate or Senado (108 seats; 100 members elected in a single nationwide constituency by party-list proportional representation vote, 2 members elected in a special nationwide constituency for indigenous communities, 5 members of the Commons political party, formerly the People's Alternative Revolutionary Force (FARC), for 2 legislative terms only: 2018-2022 and 2022-2026 as per the 2016 peace accord, and 1 seat reserved for the runner-up presidential candidate in the recent election; all members serve 4-year terms)

Chamber of Representatives or Camara de Representantes (188 seats; 162 members elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote, 2 members elected in a special nationwide constituency for Afro-Colombians, 1 member elected by Colombians residing abroad, 1 member elected in a special nationwide constituency for the indigenous communities, 5 members of the Commons political party for two legislative terms only: 2018-2022 and 2022-2026 as per the 2016 peace accord, 16 seats for rural conflict victims for two legislative terms only: 2022-2026 and 2026-2030, and 1 seat reserved for the runner-up vice presidential candidate in the recent election; all members serve 4-year terms)

" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress (Congreso)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 13 March 2022 (next to be held in March 2026)
Chamber of Representatives - last held on 13 March 2022 (next to be held in March 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party/coalition - PHxC 16.9%, PC 13.1%, PL 12.4%, Green Alliance and Center Hope Coalition 11.5%, CD 11.4%, CR 9.4%, U Party 8.8%, MIRA–Colombia Free and Just Coalition 3.4%, other 13.1%; seats by party/coalition - PHxC- 20, PC 15, PL 14, Green Alliance and Center Hope Coalition 13, CD 13, CR 11, U Party 10, MIRA–Colombia Free and Just Coalition 4; composition - men 73, women 33, percentage women 31.1%

Chamber of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition- PHxC 17.6%, PL 14%, PC 12.4%, CD 10.2% U Party 8.6%, CR 7.9%, Green Alliance 6.5%, others 22.4%; seats by party/coalition - PL 32,  PHxC 27, CP 25, CD 16, CR 16, U Party 15, Green Alliance and Center Hope Coalition 11, others 24; composition - men 133, women 54, percentage women 28.9%; total Congress percentage women 29.7%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "187 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/13/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Liberal Party (PL) (32); Historic Pact (27); Conservative Party (CP) (25); Democratic Centre (CD) (16); Radical Change (CR) (16); Union Party for the People “Partido de la U” (15); Green Alliance - Hope Centre coalition (11); Seats reserved for victims of the armed conflict (Citrep) (16); Other (28)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "29.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2026" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Senado de la República)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "108 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/13/2022" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Historic Pact (20); Conservative Party (CP) (15); Liberal Party (PL) (14); Green Alliance - Hope Centre coalition (13); Democratic Centre (CD) (13); Radical Change (CR) (11); Union Party for the People “Partido de la U” (10); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -670,7 +725,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$978.024 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$978.007 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$972.073 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -694,18 +749,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$18,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$18,700 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$18,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$18,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$17,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$17,700 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$363.54 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$363.494 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -737,7 +792,7 @@ "text": "8.7% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "24.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "24.6% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { "text": "56.9% (2023 est.)" @@ -746,16 +801,16 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "77.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "76.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "14.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "14.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "17.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "17.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "-4.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-3.8% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "17.8% (2023 est.)" @@ -777,7 +832,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "26.003 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "26.294 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -864,25 +919,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$9.715 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$9.13 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$21.367 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$21.185 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$17.956 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$17.949 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$67.762 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$68.273 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$73.06 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$73.205 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$50.907 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$50.913 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -896,10 +951,10 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$75.983 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$76.23 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$89.649 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$89.606 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$70.914 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -927,8 +982,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$97.915 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$110.471 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -1210,7 +1265,7 @@ } }, "Military and security service personnel strengths": { - "text": "information varies; approximately 265,000 active troops (200,000 Army; 50,000 Navy, including about 20,000 marines; 15,000 Air Force); approximately 175,000 National Police (2023)" + "text": "information varies; approximately 260,000 active troops (200,000 Army; 45,000 Navy, including about 20,000 marines; 15,000 Air Force); approximately 175,000 National Police (2023)" }, "Military equipment inventories and acquisitions": { "text": "the military's inventory includes a wide mix of equipment from a variety of suppliers, including Canada, Germany, Israel, South Korea, and especially the US; Colombia's defense industry is active in producing air, land, and naval platforms (2024)" diff --git a/south-america/ec.json b/south-america/ec.json index c5c3038f..ee1368c4 100644 --- a/south-america/ec.json +++ b/south-america/ec.json @@ -578,14 +578,35 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (137 seats; 116 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote, 15 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by open-list proportional representation vote, and 6 directly elected in multi-seat constituencies for Ecuadorians living abroad by simple majority vote; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 20 August 2023 (next to be held on 28 February 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - RC5 38%, Construye 20.4%, ADN 10.2%, PSC 10.2%, Actuemos 5.8%, MUPP 2.9%, other 12.4%; seats by party - RC5 52, Construye 28, ADN 14, PSC 14, Actuemos 8, MUPP 4, other 17; composition - men 78, women 59, percentage women 43.1%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "137 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "8/20/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Citizen Revolution Movement (RC) (51); Movimiento Construye (MC25) (28); National Democratic Action (ADN) (14); Social Christian Party (PSC) (8); Let’s Act (8); Other (28)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "43.1%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2025" }, "note": "note 1: all Assembly members have alternates from the same party who cast votes when a primary member is absent, resigns, or is removed from office

note 2: on 18 May 2023, Ecuador’s National Electoral Council announced that the legislative and presidential elections - originally scheduled for February 2025 - would be held on 20 August 2023 after President Guillermo LASSO dissolved the National Assembly by decree on 17 May 2023; a return to a regular election cycle will occur in February 2025" }, @@ -628,7 +649,7 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador Michael J. FITZPATRICK (since 3 July 2019)" + "text": "Ambassador Arthur W. BROWN (since 26 June 2024)" }, "embassy": { "text": "E12-170 Avenida Avigiras y Avenida Eloy Alfaro, Quito" @@ -701,10 +722,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$14,300 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$14,500 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$14,100 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$14,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$13,500 (2021 est.)" @@ -780,11 +801,11 @@ "text": "petroleum, food processing, textiles, wood products, chemicals" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-0.75% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-0.64% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.893 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.823 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -816,8 +837,8 @@ "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { - "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022": { - "text": "45.5 (2022 est.)" + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2023": { + "text": "44.6 (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: index (0-100) of income distribution; higher values represent greater inequality" }, @@ -831,16 +852,16 @@ }, "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { "lowest 10%": { - "text": "1.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "1.6% (2023 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "34.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "33.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "4.33% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.59% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "4.07% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -870,22 +891,22 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$2.291 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.229 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "$2.133 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.093 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "$3.098 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$3.036 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$34.64 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$34.672 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$35.943 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$35.944 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$29.037 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -902,7 +923,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$34.447 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$34.562 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$36.051 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -933,8 +954,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$39.129 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$42.649 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-america/fk.json b/south-america/fk.json index 7b8f7da7..53eec584 100644 --- a/south-america/fk.json +++ b/south-america/fk.json @@ -326,14 +326,32 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Legislative Assembly, formerly the Legislative Council (10 seats; 5 members directly elected from the Stanley constituency and 3 members from the Camp constituency, both by simple majority vote, 2 appointed non-voting ex-officio members - the chief executive, appointed by the governor, and the financial secretary; the attorney general and Commander British Forces South Atlantic Islands are also invited to attend; members serve 4-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Legislative Assembly" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 4 November 2021 (next to be held in November 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote - NA; seats - independent 8; composition of elected members - men 6, women 2, percentage women 25% (does not include speaker)" + "number of seats": { + "text": "10 (8 directly elected, 2 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "4 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/4/2021" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "25% note: does not include the speaker" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { diff --git a/south-america/gy.json b/south-america/gy.json index 4e54f484..46c68d93 100644 --- a/south-america/gy.json +++ b/south-america/gy.json @@ -550,14 +550,38 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly (70 seats; 40 members directly elected in single-seat, nationwide constituencies, 25 directly elected in multi-seat constituencies -- all by closed-list proportional representation vote, 2 non-elected ministers, 2 non-elected parliamentary secretaries, and the speaker; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 2 March 2020 (next to be held in 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - PPP/C 50.69%, APNU-AFC 47.34%, LJP 0.58%, ANUG 0.5%, TNM 0.05%, other 0.84%; seats by party - PPP/C 33, APNU-AFC 31, LJP-ANUG-TNM 1; composition - men 43, women 28, percentage women 39.4%; note - the initial results were declared invalid and a partial recount was conducted from 6 May to 8 June 2020, in which PPP/C was declared the winner" + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "69 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "3/2/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) (33); A Partnership for National Unity - Alliance for Change (APNU-AFC) (31); Other (1)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "39.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -639,10 +663,10 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$40.539 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$40.752 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$30.476 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$30.457 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$18.647 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -651,10 +675,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "33.02% (2023 est.)" + "text": "33.8% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "63.44% (2022 est.)" + "text": "63.33% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "20.01% (2021 est.)" @@ -663,18 +687,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$49,800 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$49,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$37,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$37,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$23,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$22,900 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$16.786 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$17.16 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -730,7 +754,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "295,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "296,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -759,7 +783,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.27% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.06% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "3.57% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -850,8 +874,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$1.631 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$1.898 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-america/ns.json b/south-america/ns.json index 2e206b73..65dcb44a 100644 --- a/south-america/ns.json +++ b/south-america/ns.json @@ -532,19 +532,40 @@ "text": "president and vice president indirectly elected by the National Assembly; president and vice president serve a 5-year term (no term limits); election last held on 13 July 2020 (next to be held in May 2025)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2020: Chandrikapersad \"Chan\" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA

2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA" + "text": "2020: Chandrikapersad \"Chan\" SANTOKHI elected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA

2015: Desire Delano BOUTERSE reelected president unopposed; National Assembly vote - NA" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Nationale Assemblee (51 seats; members directly elected in 10 multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote, using the D'Hondt method, to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Nationale Assemblee)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 25 May 2020 (next to be held in May 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - VHP 41.1%, NDP 29.4%, ABOP 17.6%, NPS 7.8%, other 3.9%; seats by party - VHP 20, NDP 16, ABOP 9, NPS 3, BEP 2, PL 2; composition - men 35, women 16, percentage women 31.4%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "51 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "5/25/2020" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Progressive Reform Party (VHP) (20); National Democratic Party (NDP) (16); General Liberation and Development Party (ABOP) (8); National Party of Suriname (NPS) (3); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "31.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "May 2025" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -634,22 +655,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$11.824 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$11.976 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$11.583 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11.68 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$11.308 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$11.405 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.08% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.54% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "2.43% (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.41% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "-2.44% (2021 est.)" @@ -664,24 +685,24 @@ "text": "$18,700 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$18,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$18,500 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.782 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$3.455 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "51.59% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "52.45% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "59.12% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "34.89% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -698,13 +719,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "8.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "44.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "39.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "44.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "48.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -736,11 +757,11 @@ "text": "gold mining, oil, lumber, food processing, fishing" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "3.05% (2022 est.)", + "text": "2.07% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "250,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "253,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -782,13 +803,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.88% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.25% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "4.09% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "3.91% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "4.79% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "4.75% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -810,7 +831,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$146.749 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$148.493 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "$76.321 million (2022 est.)" @@ -822,7 +843,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$2.534 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.533 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$2.6 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -842,7 +863,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$2.218 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$2.203 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$2.342 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -872,6 +893,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.968 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "Surinamese dollars (SRD) per US dollar -" diff --git a/south-america/pa.json b/south-america/pa.json index 30c4a72a..2efde40e 100644 --- a/south-america/pa.json +++ b/south-america/pa.json @@ -554,14 +554,69 @@ "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral National Congress or Congreso Nacional consists of:
Chamber of Senators or Camara de Senadores (45 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
Chamber of Deputies or Camara de Diputados (80 seats; members directly elected in 18 multi-seat constituencies - corresponding to the country's 17 departments and capital city - by closed-list proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress (Congreso)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Chamber of Senators - last held on 30 April 2023 (next to be held in April 2028)
Chamber of Deputies - last held on 30 April 2023 (next to be held in April 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Chamber of Deputies (Cámara de Diputados)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Chamber of Senators - percent of vote by party/coalition - ANR 45.7%, PLRA 24.4%, PCN 11.5%, PEN 5.2%, PPQ 2.5%, other 10.7%; seats by party/coalition - ANR 23, PLRA 12, PCN 5, PEN 2, PPQ 1, other 2; composition - men 34, women 11, percentage women 24.4%

Chamber of Deputies - percent of vote by party/coalition - ANR 44%, PLRA 30.9%, PCN 8.3%, PPQ 3.6%, PEN 2.9%; other 10.3%; seats by party/coalition - ANR 49, PLRA 21, PCN 4, PEN 2, PPQ 1, other 3; compositio - men 61, women 19, percentage women 23.8%; note - total National Congress percentage women NA%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "80 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/30/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Republican Association/Colorado Party (ANR) (48); Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) - Alliances (23); National Crusade Party (CN) (4); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "23.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2028" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Cámara de Senadores)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "45 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/30/2023" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National Republican Association/Colorado Party (ANR) (23); Authentic Radical Liberal Party (PLRA) - Alliances (12); National Crusade Party (CN) (5); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "24.4%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -676,10 +731,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$15,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15,800 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,200 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15,300 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$15,400 (2021 est.)" @@ -759,7 +814,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.469 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.456 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -815,7 +870,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.4% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.74% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.41% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -845,10 +900,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$109.625 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$104.764 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$2.993 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.995 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$347.383 million (2021 est.)" @@ -857,7 +912,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$18.711 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$18.712 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$14.971 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -877,7 +932,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$17.906 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$17.904 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$17.142 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -908,8 +963,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$12.118 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$14.154 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-america/pe.json b/south-america/pe.json index 9d30b36d..ee5e721c 100644 --- a/south-america/pe.json +++ b/south-america/pe.json @@ -597,14 +597,35 @@ "note": "note 1: First Vice President Dina Ercilia BOLUARTE Zegarra assumed the office of the president on 7 December 2022 after President Jose Pedro CASTILLO Terrones was impeached and arrested; BOLUARTE is the first woman to become president of Peru

note 2: Prime Minister Gustavo ADRIANZÉN (since 6 March 2024) does not exercise executive power; this power rests with the president; on 5 March 2024, Prime Minister Alberto OTÁROLA resigned amid allegations of corruption

note 3: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Congress of the Republic of Peru or Congreso de la República del Perú (130 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by closed party-list proportional representation vote to serve single 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Congress of the Republic (Congreso de la República)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 11 April 2021 (next to be held in April 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "
percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - Free Peru 32, Popular Force 24, AP 15, APP 15, AvP 10, RP 9, Democratic Peru 7, We Are Peru 5, PP 5, JP 5, Purple Party 3; composition - men 80, women 50, percentage women 40%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "130 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/11/2021" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Free Peru (PL) (37); Popular Force (FP) (24); Popular Action (AP) (16); Alliance for Progress (APP) (15); Go on Country - Social Integration Party (AvP) (10); Popular Renewal (RP) (9); We Are Peru\" (SP) - Purple Party (PM) (9); Other (10)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "38.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -718,13 +739,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$15,100 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$15,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$15,300 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$15,000 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15,300 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -758,13 +779,13 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "7.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.2% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "35% (2022 est.)" + "text": "33.9% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "49.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "51.3% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -801,7 +822,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "18.529 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "18.581 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -857,7 +878,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "1.58% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "1.66% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "1.5% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -951,8 +972,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$37.467 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$40.901 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-america/uy.json b/south-america/uy.json index e01395c6..43e6ac2e 100644 --- a/south-america/uy.json +++ b/south-america/uy.json @@ -581,19 +581,74 @@ "text": "president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by absolute majority vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for nonconsecutive terms); election last held on 27 October 2024 with a runoff on 24 November 2024 (next to be held on 28 October 2029 and a runoff, if needed, on 25 November 2029)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%; note - ORSI will take office 1 March 2025

2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%

2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (PN) 43.4%" + "text": "2024: Yamandú ORSI Martínez elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez (FA) 46.2%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta (PN) 28.2%, Andrés OJEDA Ojeda Spitz (PC) 16.9%, other 8.7%; percent of vote in second round - Yamandú ORSI Martínez 52.1%, Álvaro Luis DELGADO Ceretta 47.9%; note - ORSI will take office 1 March 2025

2019: Luis Alberto LACALLE POU elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel MARTINEZ (FA) 40.7%, Luis Alberto LACALLE POU (PN) 29.7%, Ernesto TALVI (Colorado Party) 12.8%, Guido MANINI RIOS (Open Cabildo) 11.3%, other 5.5%; percent of vote in second round - Luis Alberto LACALLE POU 50.6%, Daniel MARTINEZ 49.4%

2014: Tabare VAZQUEZ elected president in second round; percent of vote - Tabare VAZQUEZ (Socialist Party) 56.5%, Luis Alberto LACALLE Pou (PN) 43.4%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral General Assembly or Asamblea General consists of:
Chamber of Senators or Camara de Senadores (30 seats; members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by proportional representation vote; the vice-president serves as the presiding ex-officio member; elected members serve 5-year terms)
Chamber of Representatives or Camara de Representantes (99 seats; members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies by party-list proportional representation vote using the D'Hondt method; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "General Assembly (Asamblea General)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Chamber of Senators - last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held on 27 October 2024)
Chamber of Representatives - last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held on 27 October 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Cámara de Representantes)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "Chamber of Senators - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by party/coalition - Frente Amplio 13, National Party 10, Colorado Party 4, Open Cabildo 3; composition - men 21, women 10, percentage women 32.3%

Chamber of Representatives - percent of vote by party/coalition - NA; seats by coalition/party - Frente Amplio 42, National Party 30, Colorado Party 13, Open Cabildo 11, Independent Party 1, other 2; composition - men 74, women 25, percentage women 25.3%; note - total General Assembly percentage women 26.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "99 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/27/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Broad Front (FA) (48); National Party (PN) (29); Colorado Party (PC) (17); Other (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "28.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate (Cámara de Senadores)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "31 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "10/27/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Broad Front (FA) (16); National Party (PN) (9); Colorado Party (PC) (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "32.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "October 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -708,13 +763,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$30,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$31,000 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$30,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$30,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$29,200 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$29,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -787,11 +842,11 @@ "text": "food processing, electrical machinery, transportation equipment, petroleum products, textiles, chemicals, beverages" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-3.83% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-3.74% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "1.775 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "1.758 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -847,7 +902,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.16% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.17% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.18% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -878,25 +933,25 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$2.797 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$2.579 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$2.725 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.616 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$1.472 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "-$1.496 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$21.286 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$22.052 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$22.611 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$23.611 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$19.639 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$19.973 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -910,13 +965,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$18.865 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$19.306 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$18.993 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$19.406 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$15.134 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$15.448 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, diff --git a/south-america/ve.json b/south-america/ve.json index df770277..d9ef608b 100644 --- a/south-america/ve.json +++ b/south-america/ve.json @@ -543,19 +543,40 @@ "text": "president directly elected by simple majority popular vote for a 6-year term (no term limits); election last held on 28 July 2024 (next to be held in 2030)" }, "election results": { - "text": "
2024: official results disputed; Nicolas MADURO Moros was declared the winner by the MADURO-controlled National Electoral Council; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 52%, Edmundo GONZÁLEZ Urrutia (Independent) 43.2%, Luis Eduardo MARTÍNEZ (AD) 1.2%, other 3.6%; note – given overwhelming evidence, including more than 80% of the tally sheets received directly from polling stations throughout Venezuela indicating that GONZÁLEZ received the most votes by an insurmountable margin, the United States recognizes that GONZÁLEZ won the most votes in the 28 July 2024 presidential election

2018: Nicolas MADURO Moros reelected president; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 67.9%, Henri FALCON (AP) 20.9%, Javier BERTUCCI 10.8%; note - the election was reportedly marred by serious shortcomings and electoral fraud

2013: Nicolas MADURO Moros elected president; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 50.6%, Henrique CAPRILES Radonski (PJ) 49.1%, other 0.3%" + "text": "2024: official results disputed; Nicolas MADURO Moros was declared the winner by the MADURO-controlled National Electoral Council; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 52%, Edmundo GONZÁLEZ Urrutia (Independent) 43.2%, Luis Eduardo MARTÍNEZ (AD) 1.2%, other 3.6%; note – given overwhelming evidence, including more than 80% of the tally sheets received directly from polling stations throughout Venezuela indicating that GONZÁLEZ received the most votes by an insurmountable margin, the United States recognizes that GONZÁLEZ won the most votes in the 28 July 2024 presidential election

2018: Nicolas MADURO Moros reelected president; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 67.9%, Henri FALCON (AP) 20.9%, Javier BERTUCCI 10.8%; note - the election was reportedly marred by serious shortcomings and electoral fraud

2013: Nicolas MADURO Moros elected president; percent of vote - Nicolas MADURO Moros (PSUV) 50.6%, Henrique CAPRILES Radonski (PJ) 49.1%, other 0.3%" }, "note": "note: the president is both chief of state and head of government" }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral National Assembly or Asamblea Nacional (277 seats; 3 seats reserved for indigenous peoples of Venezuela; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Asamblea Nacional)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 6 December 2020 (next expected to be held in December 2025)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - GPP (pro-government) 69.3%, Democratic Alliance (opposition coalition) 17.7%, other 13%; seats by party - GPP 253, Democratic Alliance 18, indigenous peoples 3, other 3; composition - NA" + "number of seats": { + "text": "167 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "12/6/2015" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Democratic Unity Roundtable alliance (MUD) (109); United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) (55)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "22.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note: in 2020, the National Electoral Council increased the number of seats in the National Assembly from 167 to 277 for the December 2020 election" }, @@ -581,10 +602,10 @@ }, "Diplomatic representation from the US": { "chief of mission": { - "text": "Ambassador (vacant); as of 19 May 2023, Francisco L. PALMIERI serves as the chief of mission of the Venezuela Affairs Unit, located in the US Embassy, Bogota" + "text": "Ambassador (vacant); Chargé d’Affaires Francisco L. PALMIERI (since 19 May 2023); note - serves as the chief of mission of the Venezuela Affairs Unit, located in the US Embassy, Bogota" }, "embassy": { - "text": "Venezuela Affairs Unit, US Embassy, Carrera 45 N. 24B-27, Bogota, Colombia

previously - F St. and Suapure St.; Urb. Colinas de Valle Arriba; Caracas 1080" + "text": "Venezuela Affairs Unit, US Embassy, Carrera 45 N. 24B-27, Bogota, Colombia" }, "mailing address": { "text": "3140 Caracas Place, Washington DC  20521-3140" @@ -724,7 +745,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "11.548 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "11.423 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { diff --git a/south-asia/af.json b/south-asia/af.json index 881ba0af..2c028930 100644 --- a/south-asia/af.json +++ b/south-asia/af.json @@ -624,43 +624,43 @@ "text": "extremely low-income South Asian economy; import drops, currency depreciation, disappearing central bank reserves, and increasing inflation after Taliban takeover; increasing Chinese trade; hit hard by COVID; ongoing sanctions" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { + "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { + "text": "$82.595 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$80.416 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { "text": "$85.768 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2020": { - "text": "$108.209 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { + "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { + "text": "2.71% (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "-6.24% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "-20.74% (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP growth rate 2020": { - "text": "-2.35% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual GDP % growth based on constant local currency" }, "Real GDP per capita": { + "Real GDP per capita 2023": { + "text": "$2,000 (2023 est.)" + }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$2,000 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$2,100 (2021 est.)" }, - "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$2,800 (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$14.502 billion (2022 est.)", + "text": "$17.233 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -677,31 +677,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "33.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "34.5% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "16.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "13.5% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "45% (2022 est.)" + "text": "46.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "97.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "97.4% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "21.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "21.2% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "16.7% (2022 est.)" + "text": "15.2% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "18.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "16.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-54.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "-50.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -713,11 +716,11 @@ "text": "small-scale production of bricks, textiles, soap, furniture, shoes, fertilizer, apparel, food products, non-alcoholic beverages, mineral water, cement; handwoven carpets; natural gas, coal, copper" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-5.73% (2022 est.)", + "text": "2.62% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.921 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.696 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -749,15 +752,15 @@ "note": "note: % of population with income below national poverty line" }, "Remittances": { + "Remittances 2023": { + "text": "1.86% of GDP (2023 est.)" + }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "2.55% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "2.21% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "2.24% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, - "Remittances 2020": { - "text": "3.95% of GDP (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, "Budget": { @@ -843,8 +846,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$2.14 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.847 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-asia/bg.json b/south-asia/bg.json index 4b546d73..9934d0ba 100644 --- a/south-asia/bg.json +++ b/south-asia/bg.json @@ -574,14 +574,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral House of the Nation or Jatiya Sangsad (350 seats; 300 members in single-seat territorial constituencies directly elected by simple majority vote; all members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 7 January 2024 (next to be held in 2026)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party as of December 2023 - AL 306, JP 27, BNP 0, other 14, independent 3; composition - men 280, women 70, percentage women 20%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "350 (300 directly elected; 50 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/7/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Bangladesh Awami League (AL) (272); Independents (62); Other (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "20%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "December 2025" }, "note": "note 1: 50 seats are reserved for women only and are indirectly elected by the House of the Nation members using proportional representation

note 2: on 5 August 2024, Prime Minister Sheikh HASINA Wazed resigned, and the following day, President Mohammad Shahabuddin CHUPPI dissolved House of the Nation" }, @@ -699,7 +720,7 @@ "text": "$8,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$7,800 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$7,900 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$7,400 (2021 est.)" @@ -756,6 +777,9 @@ "investment in fixed capital": { "text": "31% (2023 est.)" }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "13.2% (2023 est.)" }, @@ -776,7 +800,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "74.914 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "71.445 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -832,7 +856,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "5.26% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.07% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "4.67% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -925,8 +949,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$53.63 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$63.056 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-asia/bt.json b/south-asia/bt.json index c0594d1d..95a2c5b4 100644 --- a/south-asia/bt.json +++ b/south-asia/bt.json @@ -511,14 +511,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies in a two-round system; in the primary round, contesting political parties are directly selected by simple majority vote; in the main round, the two top parties in the primary round field candidates who are directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Chi Tshog)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "National Council - last held on 20 April 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
National Assembly - first round held on 30 November 2023 with a runoff on 9 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Tshogdu)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates ran as independents) and 5 appointed by the king; composition - men 22, women 3, percentage women 12%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party in first round - PDP 42.5%, BTP 19.6%, DPT 14.9%, DNT 13.1% DTT 9.8%; percent of vote in second round - PDP 55%, BTP 45%; seats by party PDP 30, BTP 17; composition - men 45, women 2, percentage women 4.3%; total percentage women in Parliament 6.9%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "47 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/9/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's Democratic Party (PDP) (30); Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) (17)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "4.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Council (Gyelyong Tshogde)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "25 (20 directly elected; 5 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/20/2023" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "12%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2028" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -607,13 +659,13 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$14,000 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$14,100 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$13,400 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$13,500 (2021 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2020": { - "text": "$12,900 (2020 est.)" + "text": "$13,000 (2020 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, @@ -647,19 +699,19 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "57.6% (2022 est.)" + "text": "57.8% (2022 est.)" }, "government consumption": { "text": "21% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "55.2% (2022 est.)" + "text": "55.1% (2022 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "0.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.7% (2022 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "25.8% (2022 est.)" + "text": "25.5% (2022 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { "text": "-60.1% (2022 est.)" @@ -678,7 +730,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "430,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "429,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -808,20 +860,20 @@ "note": "note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold": { + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2023": { + "text": "$654.481 million (2023 est.)" + }, + "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2022": { + "text": "$825.755 million (2022 est.)" + }, "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2021": { - "text": "$976.26 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2020": { - "text": "$1.427 billion (2020 est.)" - }, - "Reserves of foreign exchange and gold 2019": { - "text": "$1.238 billion (2019 est.)" + "text": "$1.05 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$2.514 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$2.923 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -830,7 +882,7 @@ "text": "ngultrum (BTN) per US dollar -" }, "Exchange rates 2023": { - "text": "82.601 (2023 est.)" + "text": "82.599 (2023 est.)" }, "Exchange rates 2022": { "text": "78.604 (2022 est.)" diff --git a/south-asia/ce.json b/south-asia/ce.json index 40b7c93c..546fe2fb 100644 --- a/south-asia/ce.json +++ b/south-asia/ce.json @@ -547,7 +547,7 @@ "text": "President Anura Kumara DISSANAYAKE (since 23 September 2024)" }, "head of government": { - "text": "Prime Minister Harini AMARASURIYA  (since 24 September 2024)" + "text": "Prime Minister Harini AMARASURIYA (since 24 September 2024)" }, "cabinet": { "text": "Cabinet appointed by the president in consultation with the prime minister" @@ -560,14 +560,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral Parliament (225 seats; 196 members directly elected in multi-seat district constituencies by proportional representation vote using a preferential method in which voters select 3 candidates in order of preference; remaining 29 seats, referred to as the \"national list\" are allocated by each party secretary according to the island wide proportional vote the party obtains; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 5 August 2020 (next to be held on 14 November 2024)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party/coalition - SLFPA 59.1%, SJB 23.9%, JVP 3.8%, TNA 2.8%, UNP 2.2%, TNPF 0.6%, EPDP 0.5%, other 7.1%; seats by party/coalition - SLFPA 145, SJB 54, TNA 10, JVP 3, other 13; composition- men 213, women 12, percentage women 5.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "225 (196 directly elected; 29 indirectly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "proportional representation" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/14/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "National People's Power (Jathika Jana Balawegaya, NPP) (159); Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) (40); Other (26)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "10%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -745,13 +766,13 @@ "text": "17.6% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "7.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.9% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "20.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-21.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-22.2% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -767,7 +788,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.707 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.713 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -823,7 +844,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "6.4% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.14% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "5.15% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -849,7 +870,7 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "7.28% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "9.85% (of GDP) (2023 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { @@ -917,8 +938,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$37.487 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$43.52 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, @@ -926,6 +947,12 @@ "Currency": { "text": "Sri Lankan rupees (LKR) per US dollar -" }, + "Exchange rates 2023": { + "text": "327.507 (2023 est.)" + }, + "Exchange rates 2022": { + "text": "322.633 (2022 est.)" + }, "Exchange rates 2021": { "text": "198.764 (2021 est.)" }, @@ -934,12 +961,6 @@ }, "Exchange rates 2019": { "text": "178.745 (2019 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2018": { - "text": "162.465 (2018 est.)" - }, - "Exchange rates 2017": { - "text": "152.446 (2017 est.)" } } }, diff --git a/south-asia/in.json b/south-asia/in.json index 77495271..458440de 100644 --- a/south-asia/in.json +++ b/south-asia/in.json @@ -592,17 +592,66 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Sansad consists of:
Council of States or Rajya Sabha (245 seats; 233 members indirectly elected by state and territorial assemblies by proportional representation vote and 12 members appointed by the president; members serve 6-year terms with one-third of the membership renewed every 2 years at various dates)
House of the People or Lok Sabha (545 seats; 543 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 2 appointed by the president; members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Sansad)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Council of States - held by state and territorial assemblies being held from 12 January to 30 June 2024 for expiry of 68 seats

House of the People - last held in 7 phases from 19 April to 1 June 2024 (next to be held in 2027)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Council of States (2022) - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - BJP 97, INC 34, AITC 13, DMK 10, other 2, independent 2; composition as of March 2024 - men 206, women 32, percentage women 13.8%

House of the People - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - BJP 240, INC 99, SP 37, AITC 29, DMK 22, BJD 12, RJD 4, AAP 3, other 93

seats by party - BJP 303, INC 52, DMK 24, AITC 22, YSRCP 22, SS 18, JDU 16, BJD 12, BSP 10, TRS 9, LJP 6, NCP 5, SP 5, other 35, independent 4, vacant 2; composition as of March 2024 - men 446, women 77, percentage women 14.7%; total Parliament percentage women 14.3%" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: in September 2023, both Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha passed a bill that reserves one third of the House seats for women; implementation could begin for the House election in 2029" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of the People (Lok Sabha)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "545 (543 directly elected; 2 appointed)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/19/2024 to 6/1/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (240); Indian National Congress (INC) (99); Samajwadi Party (SP) (37); All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) (29); Other (138)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "13.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Council of States (Rajya Sabha)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "245 (233 indirectly elected; 12 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/12/2024 to 6/30/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "16.7%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2026" + } + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court (consists of 28 judges, including the chief justice)" @@ -694,7 +743,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$13.104 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$13.173 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$12.18 trillion (2022 est.)" @@ -706,7 +755,7 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "7.58% (2023 est.)" + "text": "8.15% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "6.99% (2022 est.)" @@ -721,7 +770,7 @@ "text": "$9,200 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$8,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$8,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$8,100 (2021 est.)" @@ -729,7 +778,7 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$3.55 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$3.568 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -764,7 +813,7 @@ "text": "25% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "49.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "49.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, @@ -773,19 +822,19 @@ "text": "60.3% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "10.5% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "31.3% (2023 est.)" + "text": "30.8% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "2.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.5% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "21.9% (2023 est.)" + "text": "21.8% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-24% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-24.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -797,11 +846,11 @@ "text": "textiles, chemicals, food processing, steel, transportation equipment, cement, mining, petroleum, machinery, software, pharmaceuticals" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "9.02% (2023 est.)", + "text": "9.51% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "593.729 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "596.406 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -847,13 +896,13 @@ "text": "3.3% (2021 est.)" }, "highest 10%": { - "text": "25.6% (2021 est.)" + "text": "25.5% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % share of income accruing to lowest and highest 10% of population" }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "3.52% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "3.35% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "3.32% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -879,12 +928,12 @@ "note": "note: central government debt as a % of GDP" }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "12.02% (of GDP) (2018 est.)", + "text": "6.72% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$32.336 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$31.962 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$79.051 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -896,7 +945,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$773.224 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$773.177 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$767.643 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -916,7 +965,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$859.485 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$859.507 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$902.304 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -947,8 +996,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$186.653 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$220.309 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-asia/mv.json b/south-asia/mv.json index 2d601ad1..1a44390a 100644 --- a/south-asia/mv.json +++ b/south-asia/mv.json @@ -543,14 +543,35 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "unicameral People's Majlis (93 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote to serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "People's Majlis (Majlis)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "last held on 21 April 2024 (next to be held in 2029)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "unicameral" }, - "election results": { - "text": "percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PNC 66, MDP 12, MDA 2, JP 1, MNP 1, independent 11; composition - men 90, women 3, percentage women 3.3%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "93 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/21/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "People's National Congress (PNC) (66); Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) (12); Independents (11); Other (4)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "3.2%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "April 2029" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -620,22 +641,22 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$11.651 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$11.723 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$11.206 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$11.194 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$9.838 billion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$9.834 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "3.97% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.73% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "13.91% (2022 est.)" + "text": "13.83% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "37.69% (2021 est.)" @@ -644,30 +665,30 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$22,400 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$22,300 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { "text": "$21,400 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$18,900 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$19,100 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$6.6 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$6.591 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { + "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { + "text": "2.93% (2023 est.)" + }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { "text": "2.33% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { "text": "0.54% (2021 est.)" }, - "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2020": { - "text": "-1.37% (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, "Credit ratings": { @@ -681,22 +702,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "4.9% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "10.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "9.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "73.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "70.6% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { + "household consumption": { + "text": "51.3% (2023 est.)" + }, + "government consumption": { + "text": "17.1% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in fixed capital": { + "text": "35% (2023 est.)" + }, + "investment in inventories": { + "text": "-2.1% (2023 est.)" + }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "93.6% (2016 est.)" + "text": "74.4% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "89% (2016 est.)" + "text": "-75.7% (2023 est.)" } }, "Agricultural products": { @@ -707,11 +740,11 @@ "text": "tourism, fish processing, shipping, boat building, coconut processing, woven mats, rope, handicrafts, coral and sand mining" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "7.26% (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.25% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "260,000 (2023 est.)", + "text": "268,000 (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -759,7 +792,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.07% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.08% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "0.08% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -787,27 +820,27 @@ "text": "19.45% (of GDP) (2021 est.)" }, "Current account balance": { + "Current account balance 2023": { + "text": "-$1.401 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$1.033 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$1.004 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { - "text": "-$455.003 million (2021 est.)" - }, - "Current account balance 2020": { - "text": "-$1.327 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "-$453.449 million (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - net trade and primary/secondary income in current dollars" }, "Exports": { + "Exports 2023": { + "text": "$4.892 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$5.096 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$3.985 billion (2021 est.)" }, - "Exports 2020": { - "text": "$1.787 billion (2020 est.)" - }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, "Exports - partners": { @@ -819,14 +852,14 @@ "note": "note: top five export commodities based on value in dollars" }, "Imports": { + "Imports 2023": { + "text": "$4.975 billion (2023 est.)" + }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$4.904 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4.899 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$3.484 billion (2021 est.)" - }, - "Imports 2020": { - "text": "$2.449 billion (2020 est.)" + "text": "$3.482 billion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -850,6 +883,11 @@ }, "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, + "Debt - external": { + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$3.233 billion (2023 est.)" + } + }, "Exchange rates": { "Currency": { "text": "rufiyaa (MVR) per US dollar -" diff --git a/south-asia/np.json b/south-asia/np.json index c6df6846..ba2bead9 100644 --- a/south-asia/np.json +++ b/south-asia/np.json @@ -559,14 +559,63 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Federal Parliament consists of:
National Assembly (59 seats; 56 members, including at least 3 women, 1 Dalit, 1 member with disabilities, or 1 minority indirectly elected by an electoral college of state and municipal government leaders, and 3 members, including 1 woman, nominated by the president of Nepal on the recommendation of the government; members serve 6-year terms with renewal of one-third of the membership every 2 years)
House of Representatives (275 seats statutory, current 272; 165 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 110 members directly elected in a single nationwide constituency by closed-list proportional representation vote, with a threshold of 3% overall valid vote to be allocated a seat; members serve 5-year terms); note - the House of Representatives was dissolved on 22 May 2021, but on 13 July, the Supreme Court directed its reinstatement" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Federal Parliament (Sanghiya Sansad)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "National Assembly - last held on 25 January 2024 (next to be held in January 2026)

House of Representatives - last held on 20 November 2022 (next to be held in November 2027)" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "House of Representatives (Pratinidhi Sabha)" }, - "election results": { - "text": "National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - CPN-MC 17, NC 16, CON-UML 10, CPN-US 8, other 5, nominated members 3; composition - men 37, women 22, percentage women 37.3%

House of Representatives - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NC 89, CPN-UML 78, CPN-MC 32, RSP 20, RPP 14, PSP-N 12, CPN (Unified Socialist) 10, Janamat Party 6, Loktantrik Samajwadi Party 4, other 10
other 10; composition - men 182, women 90, percentage women 33.1%; total Federal Parliament percentage women 33.5%" + "number of seats": { + "text": "275 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "mixed system" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "11/19/2013" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Nepali Congress (NC) (89); Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist, UML) (78); Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-MC) (32); Rastriya Swatantra Party (20); Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal (RPP) (14); People's Socialist Party, Nepal (12); Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist) (10); Janamat Party (6); Democratic Socialist Party, Nepal (4); People's Freedom Party (3); Nepal Workers Peasants Party (1); Rastriya Janamorcha (1); Independents (5)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "33.5%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "November 2027" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly (Rastriya Sabha)" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "59 (56 indirectly elected; 3 appointed)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "1/25/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "37.3%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "January 2026" } }, "Judicial branch": { @@ -681,10 +730,10 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$4,700 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$4,900 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$4,600 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$4,800 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { "text": "$4,500 (2021 est.)" @@ -752,7 +801,7 @@ "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "8.937 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "8.569 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -779,12 +828,28 @@ }, "note": "note: % of labor force ages 15-24 seeking employment" }, + "Population below poverty line": { + "text": "20.3% (2022 est.)" + }, + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income": { + "Gini Index coefficient - distribution of family income 2022": { + "text": "30 (2022 est.)" + } + }, + "Household income or consumption by percentage share": { + "lowest 10%": { + "text": "3.7% (2022 est.)" + }, + "highest 10%": { + "text": "24.2% (2022 est.)" + } + }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "26.89% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.31% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "22.56% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "22.85% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { "text": "22.28% of GDP (2021 est.)" @@ -812,10 +877,10 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "$939.38 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "$998.628 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { - "text": "-$2.518 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "-$2.372 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2021": { "text": "-$5.363 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -824,10 +889,10 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$2.999 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$3.02 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$2.733 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$2.755 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { "text": "$2.52 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -844,10 +909,10 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$14.098 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$14.104 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$15.462 billion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$15.463 billion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { "text": "$16.993 billion (2021 est.)" @@ -875,8 +940,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$5.677 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$6.489 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/south-asia/pk.json b/south-asia/pk.json index 49d89f91..608822e2 100644 --- a/south-asia/pk.json +++ b/south-asia/pk.json @@ -590,17 +590,67 @@ } }, "Legislative branch": { - "description": { - "text": "bicameral Parliament or Majlis-e-Shoora consists of:
Senate (96 seats current; members indirectly elected by the 4 provincial assemblies and the federal capital territory indirectly elected by the National Assembly using proportional representation vote; members serve 6-year terms with one-half of the membership renewed every 3 years)
National Assembly (336 seats; 266 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 70 members - 60 women and 10 non-Muslims - directly elected by proportional representation vote; all members serve 5-year terms)" + "legislature name": { + "text": "Parliament (Majlis-E-Shoora)" }, - "elections": { - "text": "Senate - last held on 2 and 9 April 2024 (next to be held in 2027)
National Assembly - last held on 8 February 2024 (next to be held in 2029)" - }, - "election results": { - "text": "Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - NA; composition - men 79, women 17, percent of women 17.7%

National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - PML-N 75, PPP 54, MQM-P 17, JUI-F 4, Pakistan Muslim League 3, Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party 2, BNP-A 2, BAP 1, PMAP 1, PML-Z 1, NP 1, independent (PTI-backed) 101, other 8, vacant 2 (excludes 60 seats reserved for women and 10 non-Muslims); composition - men 276, women 60, percent of women 17.9%; note - total Parliament percent of women 17.8%

 

 

" + "legislative structure": { + "text": "bicameral" }, "note": "note: in May 2018, the Parliament of Pakistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passed a constitutional amendment to merge the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; the amendment reduces the Senate from 104 to 96 members - 4 in the 2024 election and 4 in the 2027 election

" }, + "Legislative branch - lower chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "National Assembly" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "336 (all directly elected)" + }, + "electoral system": { + "text": "plurality/majority" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "full renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "5 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "2/8/2024" + }, + "parties elected and seats per party": { + "text": "Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) (75); Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) (54); Muttahida Quami Movement Pakistan (MQMP) (17); Independents (101); Other (16)" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "17%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "February 2029" + } + }, + "Legislative branch - upper chamber": { + "chamber name": { + "text": "Senate" + }, + "number of seats": { + "text": "96 (all indirectly elected)" + }, + "scope of elections": { + "text": "partial renewal" + }, + "term in office": { + "text": "6 years" + }, + "most recent election date": { + "text": "4/2/2024" + }, + "percentage of women in chamber": { + "text": "18.8%" + }, + "expected date of next election": { + "text": "March 2027" + }, + "note": "note: in 2018, the Parliament of Pakistan and the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passed a constitutional amendment to merge the Federally Administrated Tribal Areas and Provincially Administered Tribal Areas with the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; the amendment reduces the Senate from 104 to 96 members -- by 4 in the 2024 election and another 4 in the 2027 election" + }, "Judicial branch": { "highest court(s)": { "text": "Supreme Court of Pakistan (consists of the chief justice and 16 judges)" @@ -691,7 +741,7 @@ }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$1.347 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$1.346 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { "text": "$1.347 trillion (2022 est.)" @@ -703,10 +753,10 @@ }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "0% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-0.04% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { - "text": "4.77% (2022 est.)" + "text": "4.78% (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2021": { "text": "6.51% (2021 est.)" @@ -715,18 +765,18 @@ }, "Real GDP per capita": { "Real GDP per capita 2023": { - "text": "$5,600 (2023 est.)" + "text": "$5,400 (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2022": { - "text": "$5,700 (2022 est.)" + "text": "$5,500 (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP per capita 2021": { - "text": "$5,600 (2021 est.)" + "text": "$5,400 (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$338.368 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$337.912 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { @@ -755,34 +805,34 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by sector of origin": { "agriculture": { - "text": "23.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "23.3% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "20.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "20.7% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { - "text": "50.6% (2023 est.)" + "text": "50.8% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to non-allocated consumption not captured in sector-reported data" }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "83.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "83.2% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "10.2% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.3% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "12% (2023 est.)" + "text": "12.4% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { "text": "1.7% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { - "text": "10.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "10.5% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-17.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-18.1% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -794,11 +844,11 @@ "text": "textiles and apparel, food processing, pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments, construction materials, paper products, fertilizer, shrimp" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "-3.76% (2023 est.)", + "text": "-3.7% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "80.99 million (2023 est.)", + "text": "82.187 million (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { @@ -854,7 +904,7 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "7.85% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "7.86% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { "text": "8.05% of GDP (2022 est.)" @@ -883,7 +933,7 @@ }, "Current account balance": { "Current account balance 2023": { - "text": "-$350.044 million (2023 est.)" + "text": "-$825.232 million (2023 est.)" }, "Current account balance 2022": { "text": "-$12.216 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -895,7 +945,7 @@ }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$36.442 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$36.317 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { "text": "$38.967 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -915,7 +965,7 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$57.806 billion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$57.963 billion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { "text": "$76.594 billion (2022 est.)" @@ -946,8 +996,8 @@ "note": "note: holdings of gold (year-end prices)/foreign exchange/special drawing rights in current dollars" }, "Debt - external": { - "Debt - external 2022": { - "text": "$74.852 billion (2022 est.)" + "Debt - external 2023": { + "text": "$94.271 billion (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: present value of external debt in current US dollars" }, diff --git a/world/xx.json b/world/xx.json index d76e9b25..a1a0616c 100644 --- a/world/xx.json +++ b/world/xx.json @@ -421,7 +421,7 @@ }, "National heritage": { "total World Heritage Sites": { - "text": "1,199 (933 cultural, 227 natural, 39 mixed) (2023)" + "text": "1,223 (952 cultural, 231 natural, 40 mixed) (2024)" }, "note": "note: a summary of every country's UNESCO World Heritage Sites (i.e., country-specific \"Wonders\") may be found in individual country \"National heritage\" entries; a Wonders of the World field may be found under World > Geography > \"Wonders of the World\"" } @@ -429,19 +429,19 @@ "Economy": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity)": { "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2023": { - "text": "$165.804 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$166.647 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2022": { - "text": "$160.74 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$161.376 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Real GDP (purchasing power parity) 2021": { - "text": "$155.603 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$156.07 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "Real GDP growth rate": { "Real GDP growth rate 2023": { - "text": "2.72% (2023 est.)" + "text": "2.83% (2023 est.)" }, "Real GDP growth rate 2022": { "text": "3.09% (2022 est.)" @@ -464,18 +464,18 @@ "note": "note: data in 2021 dollars" }, "GDP (official exchange rate)": { - "text": "$105.435 trillion (2023 est.)", + "text": "$106.172 trillion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: data in current dollars at official exchange rate" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices)": { "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2023": { - "text": "5.8% (2023 est.)" + "text": "5.64% (2023 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2022": { - "text": "7.99% (2022 est.)" + "text": "7.93% (2022 est.)" }, "Inflation rate (consumer prices) 2021": { - "text": "3.45% (2021 est.)" + "text": "3.48% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: annual % change based on consumer prices" }, @@ -484,7 +484,7 @@ "text": "4.1% (2023 est.)" }, "industry": { - "text": "26.4% (2023 est.)" + "text": "26.1% (2023 est.)" }, "services": { "text": "61.8% (2022 est.)" @@ -493,22 +493,22 @@ }, "GDP - composition, by end use": { "household consumption": { - "text": "55.3% (2022 est.)" + "text": "56.5% (2023 est.)" }, "government consumption": { - "text": "16.5% (2022 est.)" + "text": "16.5% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in fixed capital": { - "text": "26.1% (2022 est.)" + "text": "26% (2023 est.)" }, "investment in inventories": { - "text": "1.4% (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.6% (2023 est.)" }, "exports of goods and services": { "text": "29.3% (2023 est.)" }, "imports of goods and services": { - "text": "-28.7% (2023 est.)" + "text": "-28.5% (2023 est.)" }, "note": "note: figures may not total 100% due to rounding or gaps in data collection" }, @@ -519,22 +519,22 @@ "text": "

dominated by the onrush of technology, especially in computers, robotics, telecommunications, and medicines and medical equipment; most of these advances take place in OECD nations; only a small portion of non-OECD countries have succeeded in rapidly adjusting to these technological forces; the accelerated development of new technologies is complicating already grim environmental problems

" }, "Industrial production growth rate": { - "text": "1.95% (2023 est.)", + "text": "2.26% (2023 est.)", "note": "note: annual % change in industrial value added based on constant local currency" }, "Labor force": { - "text": "3.628 billion (2023 est.)", + "text": "3.642 billion (2023 est.)", "note": "note: number of people ages 15 or older who are employed or seeking work" }, "Unemployment rate": { "Unemployment rate 2023": { - "text": "4.96% (2023 est.)" + "text": "4.97% (2023 est.)" }, "Unemployment rate 2022": { - "text": "5.26% (2022 est.)" + "text": "5.27% (2022 est.)" }, "Unemployment rate 2021": { - "text": "6.03% (2021 est.)" + "text": "6.04% (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: % of labor force seeking employment" }, @@ -552,13 +552,13 @@ }, "Remittances": { "Remittances 2023": { - "text": "0.82% of GDP (2023 est.)" + "text": "0.78% of GDP (2023 est.)" }, "Remittances 2022": { - "text": "0.8% of GDP (2022 est.)" + "text": "0.79% of GDP (2022 est.)" }, "Remittances 2021": { - "text": "0.78% of GDP (2021 est.)" + "text": "0.77% of GDP (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: personal transfers and compensation between resident and non-resident individuals/households/entities" }, @@ -576,18 +576,18 @@ } }, "Taxes and other revenues": { - "text": "14.68% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", + "text": "14.34% (of GDP) (2022 est.)", "note": "note: central government tax revenue as a % of GDP" }, "Exports": { "Exports 2023": { - "text": "$31.132 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$31.073 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Exports 2022": { - "text": "$31.696 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$31.67 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Exports 2021": { - "text": "$28.359 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$28.271 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - exports of goods and services in current dollars" }, @@ -596,13 +596,13 @@ }, "Imports": { "Imports 2023": { - "text": "$30.184 trillion (2023 est.)" + "text": "$30.144 trillion (2023 est.)" }, "Imports 2022": { - "text": "$30.874 trillion (2022 est.)" + "text": "$30.8 trillion (2022 est.)" }, "Imports 2021": { - "text": "$27.27 trillion (2021 est.)" + "text": "$27.184 trillion (2021 est.)" }, "note": "note: balance of payments - imports of goods and services in current dollars" },