The table below shows the annual growth rate of real GDP per capita for selected economies and regional averages in 2021 and 2022.
| Economy / Region | Growth rate of real GDP per capita in 2021 (%) | Growth rate of real GDP per capita in 2022 (%) |
|---|---|---|
| OECD Average | 5.1 | 2.6 |
| Canada | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Japan | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Euro Area Average | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| France | 6.4 | 2.5 |
| United Kingdom | 7.2 | 3.8 |
From the data provided, which one of the following can be inferred?
The United Kingdom had a higher growth rate of real GDP per capita in both years than any other individual economy or regional average shown in the table.
All individual economies and regional averages shown in the table experienced a lower growth rate of real GDP per capita in 2022 than in 2021.
France had a higher growth rate of real GDP per capita than the Euro Area average in 2021, but a lower growth rate than the Euro Area average in 2022.
Every individual Euro Area member state must have had a higher growth rate of real GDP per capita in 2021 than Japan's growth rate in 2022.
187 exam-style questions on AQA A Level Economics 2.1 The measurement of macroeconomic performance, covering 2.1.1 The objectives of government economic policy, 2.1.2 Macroeconomic indicators, 2.1.3 Uses of index numbers, and 2.1.4 Uses of national income data (A-level only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.