Gross Development Product per Capita

Gross Development Product per Capita

1. Infant Mortality Rate

	Infant Mortality Rate		GDP
Country	Rate	Rank	Per Capita	Rank
China	11.4	115	$18,200	96
France	3.2	211	$44,100	40
Mexico	10.7	127	$19,900	90
United States	5.3	174	$59,800	19

 

2. Life Expectancy at Birth

	3.      Life Expectancy at Birth		GDP
Country	Years	Rank	Per Capita	Rank
China	76.1	104	$18,200	96
France	82.2	19	$44,100	40
Mexico	76.7	91	$19,900	90
United States	80.3	45	$59,800	19

China has an infant mortality rate of 11.4, a life expectancy of 76.1 years, and a GDP per capita of $18,200. France, on the other hand, has an infant mortality rate of 3.2, a life expectancy of 82.2 years, and a GDP per capita of $44,100.

When the two countries are compared, it comes out that as GDP per capita increases, the infant mortality rate decreases while life expectancy increases. However, an increase in GDP per capita is not a guarantee that the other two variables would be affected, as given in the preceding case. The United States, with a GDP per capita of $59,800, has an infant death rate of 5.3 and a life expectancy of 80.3 years while France, with a GDP per capita of $44,100, has an infant mortality rate of 3.2 and a life expectancy of 82.2 years.

Even though the United States has a higher GDP per capita than France, the latter has a lower infant mortality rate and a higher life expectancy than the former. Therefore, there is no absolute assurance that the nation with the highest GDP per capita has the lowest infant mortality rate and the least life expectancy. Equally, GDP per capita is not an excellent measure of people’s differences in living standards. The country with the highest GDP per capita has the best living standards for its people, but not always. It is, however, essential to note that developing countries’ infant mortality rates and life expectancies would likely be affected by GDP per capita as people struggle to access the necessary services.