The economy of Ireland has transformed in recent years from an agricultural focus to a modern knowledge economy, focusing on services and high-tech industries and dependent on trade, industry and investment. Economic growth in Ireland averaged a (relatively high) 10% from 1995–2000, and 7% from 2001–2004. Industry, which accounts for 46% of GDP, about 80% of exports, and 29% of the labour force, now takes the place of agriculture as the country’s leading sector.
Kuwait is a highly industrialized country with a GDP (PPP) of US$138.6 billion[38] and a per capita income of US$39,300,[38] making it the fifth richest country in the world.[6] Kuwait’s human development index (HDI) stands at 0.871, the second highest in Middle East, and highest in the Arab world. With a GDP growth rate of [...]
