The table compares four social and economic indicators in Canada, Japan, Peru and Angola in 1994, based on United Nations data.
Overall, Canada and Japan had significantly higher living standards than Peru and Angola. This is evident across all indicators, including income, life expectancy, calorie intake and literacy rates.
In terms of income, Japan recorded the highest annual income per person at $15,760, followed by Canada at $11,100. In contrast, Peru and Angola had much lower figures, at $160 and $130 respectively. A similar pattern can be seen in life expectancy: people in Japan and Canada lived considerably longer (78 and 76 years) than those in Peru (51 years) and Angola (47 years).
Daily calorie supply also reflects this disparity. Canada had the highest intake at 3,326 calories per person, while Japan followed with 2,846. Meanwhile, Peru and Angola lagged behind with 1,927 and 1,749 calories respectively. Literacy rates show the same trend: both Canada and Japan achieved near-universal literacy at 99%, compared to 68% in Peru and just 34% in Angola.
These figures suggest a strong correlation between economic prosperity and quality of life. Wealthier countries such as Canada and Japan benefit from better healthcare, nutrition and education systems, whereas poorer nations face significant challenges in these areas.