Bahrain vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia comes out ahead of Bahrain on 249 of 492 statistics where one end is better, to 220 with 23 ties. Bahrain leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Law and 5 more categories. Saudi Arabia leads on Tech & Business, Education and Economics and 2 more categories.
492 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 23 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 220
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 8
- Wins
- 249
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,675,572 153rd of 235 | 35,165,787 47th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 81.4 41st of 215 | 79.0 56th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $70,997 23rd of 184 | $73,784 19th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 1.1% 7th of 181 | 3.04% 41st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.3 62nd of 195 | 4.7 tied 46th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $30,597 42nd of 185 | $34,537 35th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessSaudi Arabia · 21 statistics
- TravelBahrain · 9 statistics
- Crime & SafetyBahrain · 46 statistics
- LawBahrain · 8 statistics
- EducationSaudi Arabia · 10 statistics
- EconomicsSaudi Arabia · 70 statistics
- EnvironmentBahrain · 36 statistics
- PopulationBahrain · 19 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningSaudi Arabia · 3 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyBahrain · 35 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentBahrain · 28 statistics
- CultureBahrain · 69 statistics
- HealthSaudi Arabia · 199 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Bahrain | Saudi Arabia |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer | $8.53 167th of 171 | $0.99 7th of 171 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | -2.8% tied 18th of 191 | 149.2% 189th of 191 |
| Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 134.0% 142nd of 149 | 29.9% 17th of 149 |
| Unintentional Gun Deaths as % of All DeathsGun Deaths by Country | 0.01% tied 1st of 159 | 0.42% 154th of 159 |
| Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 134.0% 150th of 158 | 26.2% 20th of 158 |
| Rate of Unintentional Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.04 per 100k tied 34th of 195 | 1.27 per 100k 183rd of 195 |
| Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.02% tied 16th of 192 | 0.19% tied 171st of 192 |
| Unintentional Gun Death RateGun Violence by Country | 0.04 rate per 100k tied 36th of 195 | 1.27 rate per 100k 183rd of 195 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $69.96 150th of 189 | $15.94 15th of 189 |
| World Risk IndexNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 0.87 9th of 193 | 9.67 137th of 193 |
| % of GDP per Year Spent on EducationEducation Spending by Country | 1.89% 105th of 118 | 5.11% 28th of 118 |
| Lack of Coping CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 2.66 23rd of 193 | 19.06 147th of 193 |
| Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 52 tied 142nd of 169 | 21,536 39th of 169 |
| Tax Rate FloorEffective Corporate Tax Rate by Country | 46.0% 144th of 144 | 20.0% tied 49th of 144 |
| Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 4 tied 150th of 158 | 2,976 55th of 158 |
| ExposureNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 0.14 tied 26th of 193 | 5.25 145th of 193 |
| Patent GrantsInventions by Country | 9 tied 105th of 127 | 2,590 29th of 127 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 24.8 kg/m² tied 61st of 190 | 28.5 kg/m² 171st of 190 |
| Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 154 per 100k 65th of 204 | 363 per 100k 182nd of 204 |
| Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country | 1 tied 1st of 157 | 2.64 tied 93rd of 157 |
| Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN)Most Homophobic Countries | 93rd 66th best of 157 | 3rd 3rd worst of 157 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $60.00 tied 78th of 231 | $82.00 tied 207th of 231 |
| Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 24.8 kg/m² 69th of 190 | 28.0 kg/m² tied 170th of 190 |
| DentistsDoctors per Capita by Country | 0.8 /10k 135th of 193 | 7.81 /10k 35th of 193 |
| Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country | $35.11 140th of 205 | $8.00 34th of 205 |
| Heart Disease ASR DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 2,837 per 100k 56th of 204 | 6,494 per 100k 161st of 204 |
| Patent Grants AbroadInventions by Country | 8 tied 96th of 149 | 1,832 24th of 149 |
| Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 128 119th of 192 | 19,158 26th of 192 |
| Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 71.9% 19th of 186 | 59.2% tied 107th of 186 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 82.5% 163rd of 206 | 23.9% 65th of 206 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia?
- Saudi Arabia comes out ahead of Bahrain on 249 of 492 statistics where one end is better, to 220 with 23 ties. Bahrain leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Law and 5 more categories. Saudi Arabia leads on Tech & Business, Education and Economics and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Bahrain or Saudi Arabia?
- Bahrain has a population of 1,675,572 (153rd of 235 countries) and Saudi Arabia has 35,165,787 (47th of 235).
- How do Bahrain and Saudi Arabia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Bahrain 81.4 (41st of 215), Saudi Arabia 79.0 (56th of 215) among countries. Bahrain ranks better.
- How do Bahrain and Saudi Arabia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Bahrain $70,997 (23rd of 184), Saudi Arabia $73,784 (19th of 184) among countries. Saudi Arabia ranks better.
- Where does Bahrain beat Saudi Arabia most clearly?
- Bahrain ranks far ahead on Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017 (Colon Cancer Rate by Country): -2.8% vs 149.2%; Unintentional Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01% vs 0.42%; Rate of Unintentional Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.04 per 100k vs 1.27 per 100k.
- Where does Saudi Arabia beat Bahrain most clearly?
- Saudi Arabia ranks far ahead on Cost of a Beer - Finder (Countries with the Most Expensive Beer): $0.99 vs $8.53; Central Government Debt (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 29.9% vs 134.0%; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 26.2% vs 134.0%.
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