During the 1980s, the sector suffered a crisis, similar to most countries in Latin America.
Pakistan's gender empowerment measure is among the lowest in similar countries.
Instead, he made it clear that China and similar countries could learn a lesson in tolerance from the city over which he presides.
This is a very low number compared to similar countries.
Laos' progress is notable in comparison to similar developing countries.
International schools in Singapore operate on a different system, often similar to the system in their home countries.
For Scotland and similar countries this will only be a start, but it will be an important one.
These are the same industries that want to delocalise production to India, China and similar countries.
Yet the Pentagon itself has often rejected appeals from other countries similar to the ones it is making.
A proper comparison would at least give us some sort of benchmark against other similar countries.