Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of the variables used in the study
| Variables | 1985 | 2013 | Mean | Std. Dev. | Maximum | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEB (years) | 56 | 74 | 67.9 | 5.08 | 74 | 56 |
| FPI (2004–2006 = 100) | 42 | 133.3 | 79.5 | 23.3 | 113.3 | 42.1 |
| TFR (births per women) | 6.2 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 1.5 | 6.2 | 1.9 |
| INF (percentage) | 4.4 | 39.3 | 20.3 | 9.6 | 49.7 | 4.4 |
| DOC (per 10,000 population) | 3.6 | 14.3 | 9.2 | 4.1 | 14.5 | 3.4 |
| CO2 emissions (kg per 2005 US$ of GDP) | 1.6 | 2.5 | 2.26 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 1.6 |
| URB (urban population % of total) | 56 | 72 | 63 | 6 | 72 | 53 |
| GDP per capita (current US$) | 3,590 | 4,763 | 2890 | 1655 | 7006 | 1018 |
| Literacy rate (%) | 59.1 | 87.8 | 78.6 | 9.27 | 87.8 | 59.1 |