The surveys, completed in 1996, are based on a 1993 reference year. Estimates for countries not included in the survey are derived from statistical models using available data. See About the data for tables 4.10 and 4.11 for more information on the ICP and the calculation of PPPs. The values shown are midyear estimates for 1996. See also table 2.1.
Land area is a country s total area, excluding areas under inland bodies of water.
Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Growth is calculated from constant price GNP in national currency units. GNP per capita is gross national product divided by midyear population. GNP per capita in U.S. dollars is converted using the World Bank Atlas method. Growth is calculated from constant price GNP per capita in national currency units.