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Monday, August 18, 2008
Olympic medal tally by per head of population
The Beijing Olympics has been a showcase of the rise of China, and this is reflected in the medal tally. Over the coming decades this tally will only increase as the Chinese better manage their population and sporting institutions.
With a traditional medal tally the powerhouse nations always top the list, but I often wonder about the smaller nations that over-achieve. The Economist have also pondered this and have produced a medal tally from the 2004 Olympics by per head of population.
Note how the Caribbean and Eastern European countries fare.
Source: Top Olympic countries
With a traditional medal tally the powerhouse nations always top the list, but I often wonder about the smaller nations that over-achieve. The Economist have also pondered this and have produced a medal tally from the 2004 Olympics by per head of population.
Note how the Caribbean and Eastern European countries fare.
Source: Top Olympic countries
Labels: china, olympics, sport
Posted by James Clark - editor of itravelnet.com
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This year Jamaica topped it, followed by the Bahamas. Australia dropped down to 5th or 6th (depending on how you count medals). You can see the results here: http://bit.ly/3ew13I
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