Brunei

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PropertyTypeValueUnitRankEmpirical methodDateComparison
Birth ratePopulation property18.00Per 1000 Inhabitants109Estimation2010Birth rate
Death ratePopulation property3.32Per 1000 Inhabitants216Estimation2010Death rate
Infant Mortality RateHealth property11.87Per 1000 Live Births141Estimation2010Infant Mortality Rate
Life Expectancy at BirthPopulation property75.96Years74Estimation2010Life Expectancy at Birth
Net Migration RatePopulation property2.64Per 1000 Inhabitants27Estimation2010Net Migration Rate
Population growth ratePopulation property1.73Percent73Estimation2010Population growth rate
Total Fertility RatePopulation property1.88Born per Woman145Estimation2010Total Fertility Rate
Electricity productionEconomic property3069Gigawatt hour123EstimationElectricity production
Natural gas consumptionEconomic property42001 Mil. Cubic metre65EstimationNatural gas consumption
Natural gas productionEconomic property134001 Mil. Cubic metre36EstimationNatural gas production
GDP growth rateEconomic property-1.90Percent142EstimationGDP growth rate
GDP - per capita (PPP)Economic property50100Dollar9EstimationGDP - per capita (PPP)
GDPEconomic property19870Million dollar124EstimationGDP
Industrial production growth rateEconomic property-5.40Percent108EstimationIndustrial production growth rate
Inflation rateEconomic property2.70Percent86EstimationInflation rate
Oil consumptionEconomic property151000 Barrel per day137EstimationOil consumption
Oil productionEconomic property175.21000 Barrel per day44EstimationOil production
Unemployment rateEconomic property3.70Percent32EstimationUnemployment rate
AreaGeo property5765Square kilometer172Area
HIV/AIDS - Adult Prevalence RateHealth property0.10Percent141HIV/AIDS - Adult Prevalence Rate
HIV/AIDS - deathsHealth property200125HIV/AIDS - deaths
People living with HIV/AIDSHealth property200156People living with HIV/AIDS
Population sizePopulation property395027175Population size
Organisation / GroupAimstatus
International Organization for Standardizationto promote the development of international standards with a view to facilitating international exchange of goods and services and to developing cooperation in the sphere of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activitycorrespondent
Asian Development Bankto promote regional economic cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperationto promote trade and investment in the Pacific basin
ASEAN Regional Forumto foster constructive dialogue and consultation on political and security issues of common interest and concern
Association of Southeast Asian Nationsto encourage regional economic, social, and cultural cooperation among the non-Communist countries of Southeast Asia
Commonwealthto foster multinational cooperation and assistance, as a voluntary association that evolved from the British Empire
Colombo Planto promote economic and social development in Asia and the Pacific
East Asia Summitto promote cooperation in political and security issues;to promote development, financial stability, energy security, economic integration and growth;to eradicate poverty and narrow the development gap in East Asia, and to promote deeper cultural understanding
Group of 77to promote economic cooperation among developing countries;name persists in spite of increased membership
International Bank for Reconstruction and Developmentto provide economic development loans;a UN specialized agency
International Civil Aviation Organizationto promote international cooperation in civil aviation;a UN specialized agency
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movementto promote worldwide humanitarian aid through the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in wartime, and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRCS;formerly League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies or LORCS) in peacetime
Islamic Development Bankto promote Islamic economic aid and social development
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societiesto organize, coordinate, and direct international relief actions;to promote humanitarian activities;to represent and encourage the development of National Societies;to bring help to victims of armed conflicts, refugees, and displaced people;to reduce the vulnerability of people through development programs
International Labor Organizationto deal with world labor issues;a UN specialized agency
International Monetary Fundto promote world monetary stability and economic development;a UN specialized agency
International Maritime Organizationto deal with international maritime affairs;a UN specialized agency
International Mobile Satellite Organizationacts as watchdog over Inmarsat (International Maritime Satellite Organization), a private company, to make sure it follows ICAO standards and recommended practices;plays an active role in the development of international telecommunications policies
International Criminal Police Organizationto promote international cooperation among police authorities in fighting crime
International Olympic Committeeto promote the Olympic ideals and administer the Olympic games: 2012 Summer Olympics in London, UK;2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia
International Telecommunications Satellites Organizationto act as a watchdog over Intelsat, Ltd., a private company, to make sure it provides on a global and non-discriminatory basis public telecommunication services
International Telecommunication Unionto deal with world telecommunications issues;a UN specialized agency
Nonaligned Movementto establish political and military cooperation apart from the traditional East or West blocs
Organization of the Islamic Conferenceto promote Islamic solidarity in economic, social, cultural, and political affairs
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weaponsto enforce the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling, and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction;to provide a forum for consultation and cooperation among the signatories of the Convention
United Nationsto maintain international peace and security and to promote cooperation involving economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian problems
United Nations Conference on Trade and Developmentto promote international trade
United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizationto promote cooperation in education, science, and culture
United Nations Interim Force in Lebanonto confirm the withdrawal of Israeli forces, and assist in reestablishing Lebanese authority in southern Lebanon;established by the UN Security Council
World Tourism Organizationto promote tourism as a means of contributing to economic development, international understanding, and peace
Universal Postal Unionto promote international postal cooperation;a UN specialized agency
World Customs Organizationto promote international cooperation in customs matters
World Federation of Trade Unionsto promote the trade union movement
World Health Organizationto deal with health matters worldwide;a UN specialized agency
World Intellectual Property Organizationto furnish protection for literary, artistic, and scientific works;a UN specialized agency
World Meteorological Organizationto sponsor meteorological cooperation;a UN specialized agency
World Trade Organizationto provide a forum to resolve trade conflicts between members and to carry on negotiations with the goal of further lowering and/or eliminating tariffs and other trade barriers

Names

Description

The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Brunei subsequently entered a period of decline brought on by internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate;independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries. Brunei benefits from extensive petroleum and natural gas fields, the source of one of the highest per capita GDPs in Asia.

Government type

constitutional sultanate (locally known as Malay Islamic Monarchy)

Religions

Muslim (official) 67%, Buddhist 13%, Christian 10%, other (includes indigenous beliefs) 10%

Natural Resources

petroleum, natural gas, timber

Export commodities

crude oil, natural gas, garments