Band 8+: The following table compares the life expectancy and GDP for six nations in 2009. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The provided table presents data on the GDP per capita and life expectancy for six different nations in the year 2009.

Overall, it is evident that higher GDP per capita generally correlates with increased life expectancy. Additionally, the United States had the highest GDP, but not the highest life expectancy, while Mali had the lowest figures in both categories.

The United States exhibited the highest GDP per capita at $45,900, positioning it as the wealthiest nation among the six. However, its life expectancy of 78 placed it as the third highest in this category. In contrast, Australia, with a GDP of $38,600, had the highest life expectancy of 82, surpassing the other nations. Spain followed with a GDP of $32,500 and a slightly lower life expectancy compared to Australia.

Despite Poland’s GDP of $18,000, less than half of the USA’s, it maintained a relatively high life expectancy of 75. On the other hand, India, with a GDP of $3,000, had an average life expectancy of 65. Finally, Mali recorded the lowest GDP of $1,200 and an average life expectancy of only 50.