Bangladesh vs Syria
Bangladesh comes out ahead of Syria on 263 of 378 statistics where one end is better, to 107 with 8 ties. Bangladesh leads on Culture, Crime & Safety and Law and 8 more categories. Syria leads on Education.
378 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 263
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 11
- Wins
- 107
- Avg. percentile
- 38
- Categories led
- 1
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Bangladesh | Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,818,044 8th of 235 | 26,472,497 57th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 74.9 105th of 215 | 72.6 128th of 215 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.78% 65th of 181 | 13.6% 163rd of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.5% tied 130th of 214 | 89.3% tied 161st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 24.4 139th of 195 | 17.7 124th of 195 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- CultureBangladesh · 42 statistics
- Crime & SafetyBangladesh · 43 statistics
- LawBangladesh · 5 statistics
- PopulationBangladesh · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyBangladesh · 28 statistics
- HealthBangladesh · 191 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentBangladesh · 22 statistics
- EconomicsBangladesh · 57 statistics
- EnvironmentBangladesh · 35 statistics
- TravelBangladesh · 8 statistics
- Tech & BusinessBangladesh · 11 statistics
- EducationSyria · 8 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Bangladesh | Syria |
|---|---|---|
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 21st 21st of 171 | 174th 170th of 171 |
| % of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 92.0% tied 15th of 200 | 19.0% tied 189th of 200 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.7 kg/m² tied 5th of 190 | 28.3 kg/m² 169th of 190 |
| % of Population Who Completed Primary Series COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 86.0% tied 21st of 200 | 13.0% 192nd of 200 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 6,156 per 100k 19th of 204 | 10,153 per 100k 190th of 204 |
| % Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 1.6% tied 5th of 163 | 11.0% 139th of 163 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 72.0% tied 42nd of 198 | 17.0% 198th of 198 |
| Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $17,100 158th of 179 | $576,000 18th of 179 |
| Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.3 kg/m² tied 3rd of 190 | 27.4 kg/m² tied 153rd of 190 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 5,768 per 100k 31st of 204 | 9,200 per 100k 190th of 204 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 | 81.0% tied 162nd of 193 |
| % Overweight (Ages 5-19)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 1.91% tied 8th of 193 | 16.0% 149th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate IPV1Vaccination Rates by Country | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 | 81.0% tied 151st of 193 |
| Workforce Participation MenWorkforce Participation by Country | 80.813 21st of 181 | 62.648 148th of 181 |
| Average Vaccination RateVaccination Rates by Country | 97.0% tied 24th of 193 | 73.8% 159th of 193 |
| Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 51st 51st of 171 | 173rd 170th of 171 |
| COVID Vaccination RateCOVID Vaccines by Country | 220 doses per 100k tied 51st of 200 | 29 doses per 100k tied 190th of 200 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.08 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 35th of 198 | 0.32 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 175th of 198 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 58.0% 56th of 169 | 12.4% 169th of 169 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | -12.5% 9th of 191 | 39.5% 136th of 191 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 11.6% tied 136th of 171 | 20.7% 23rd of 171 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 5,329 per 100k 43rd of 204 | 8,281 per 100k 177th of 204 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 97.0% tied 27th of 189 | 73.0% tied 157th of 189 |
| Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country | 99.0% tied 1st of 153 | 84.0% tied 117th of 153 |
| DentistsDoctors per Capita by Country | 0.76 /10k 136th of 193 | 11.16 /10k 12th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country | 97.0% tied 30th of 193 | 73.0% tied 162nd of 193 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 0.37% tied 42nd of 124 | 0.02% tied 120th of 124 |
| Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 97.0% tied 30th of 192 | 73.0% tied 158th of 192 |
| Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 8.51% 14th of 196 | 36.3% 137th of 196 |
| PharmacistsDoctors per Capita by Country | 1.1 /10k 123rd of 191 | 16.59 /10k 4th of 191 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Bangladesh or Syria?
- Bangladesh comes out ahead of Syria on 263 of 378 statistics where one end is better, to 107 with 8 ties. Bangladesh leads on Culture, Crime & Safety and Law and 8 more categories. Syria leads on Education. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Bangladesh or Syria?
- Bangladesh has a population of 177,818,044 (8th of 235 countries) and Syria has 26,472,497 (57th of 235).
- How do Bangladesh and Syria compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Bangladesh 74.9 (105th of 215), Syria 72.6 (128th of 215) among countries. Bangladesh ranks better.
- How do Bangladesh and Syria compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Bangladesh 3.78% (65th of 181), Syria 13.6% (163rd of 181) among countries. Bangladesh ranks better.
- Where does Bangladesh beat Syria most clearly?
- Bangladesh ranks far ahead on International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 21st vs 174th; % of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc. (COVID Vaccines by Country): 92.0% vs 19.0%; Mean BMI (European Obesity Rates by Country): 21.7 kg/m² vs 28.3 kg/m².
- Where does Syria beat Bangladesh most clearly?
- Syria ranks far ahead on Head of State Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $576,000 vs $17,100; Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1% (Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country): 20.7% vs 11.6%; Dentists (Doctors per Capita by Country): 11.16 /10k vs 0.76 /10k.
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