Per capita is a Latin term meaning "per person," used to calculate averages across populations, such as income or GDP. It helps economists, policymakers, and analysts compare living standards or resource distribution between regions. By dividing totals by population, it reveals individual-level insights, benefiting governments, researchers, and businesses in making informed decisions.
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