The value of goods and services earned by a country (including overseas earnings), formerly known as Gross National Product (GNP). Both are good indicators of wealth (especially of developed countries, which earn a great deal of income from overseas investments).
GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
The same as GNI, but excluding foreign earnings.
GDP per capita
Total GDP divided by population size.
PPP (Purchasing Power Parity)
Relates average earnings to local prices and what they will buy. This is the spending power withing a country, and reflects the local cost of living.
Gini coefficient/Gini index
An index showing inequality, with values between 0 and 1 shown using a Lorenz curve.
Gini coefficient/Gini index
An index showing inequality, with values between 0 and 1 shown using a Lorenz curve.
