

Bangladesh vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom comes out ahead of Bangladesh on 331 of 526 statistics where one end is better, to 191 with 4 ties. Bangladesh leads on Health and Travel. United Kingdom leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories.
526 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 191
- Avg. percentile
- 46
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 331
- Avg. percentile
- 62
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Bangladesh | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,818,044 8th of 235 | 69,931,528 22nd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 74.9 105th of 215 | 81.4 42nd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $10,154 127th of 184 | $64,606 26th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.78% 65th of 181 | 4.75% 80th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.5% tied 130th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 24.4 139th of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,597 145th of 185 | $57,602 18th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited Kingdom · 7 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited Kingdom · 38 statistics
- PopulationUnited Kingdom · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited Kingdom · 21 statistics
- LawUnited Kingdom · 8 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Kingdom · 37 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited Kingdom · 45 statistics
- CultureUnited Kingdom · 69 statistics
- EconomicsUnited Kingdom · 76 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited Kingdom · 3 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited Kingdom · 42 statistics
- HealthBangladesh · 200 statistics
- TravelBangladesh · 10 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Bangladesh | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 23.5 175th of 177 | 71.5 3rd of 177 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 44.7% 140th of 140 | 0.1% tied 1st of 140 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 10.67 per 100k 3rd of 204 | 284.43 per 100k 198th of 204 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $429 6th of 196 | $2,399 185th of 196 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.35 per 100k 1st of 204 | 78.16 per 100k 187th of 204 |
| Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research RankMost Innovative Countries | 128th 127th of 132 | 7th 7th of 132 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 15.2 171st of 179 | 78.1 8th of 179 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.53 per 100k 1st of 204 | 73.13 per 100k 181st of 204 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 89.5 10th of 183 | 292.5 171st of 183 |
| Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 31.9 tied 167th of 179 | 72.8 11th of 179 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 2.4 2nd of 136 | 30.0 120th of 136 |
| Prosperity and Equality Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 159th 156th of 171 | 8th 8th of 171 |
| Science and Technology Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 153rd 151st of 171 | 3rd 3rd of 171 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.71 per 100k 1st of 204 | 67.88 per 100k 177th of 204 |
| Prostate Cancer Crude RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country | 2.8 per 100k 9th of 185 | 163.8 per 100k 168th of 185 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 25.6 13th of 184 | 89.2 170th of 184 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 15.4 7th of 136 | 65.3 122nd of 136 |
| FSI Index Secrecy ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money | 75 tied 120th of 138 | 47 tied 6th of 138 |
| Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 49.4 185th of 198 | 97.5 tied 15th of 198 |
| Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 126th 125th of 132 | 14th 14th of 132 |
| ICI ScoreAverage IQ by Country | 16.9 109th of 127 | 64.2 tied 2nd of 127 |
| WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.3 tied 132nd of 142 | 0.8 14th of 142 |
| Prostate Cancer Age-Standardized RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country | 3.2 per 100k 4th of 185 | 74.0 per 100k 158th of 185 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 308 per 100k 31st of 204 | 1,736 per 100k 200th of 204 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 13.8 tied 5th of 154 | 51.9 133rd of 154 |
| Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country | 8.4 cases per 100k People tied 20th of 192 | 41.7 cases per 100k People 179th of 192 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 5.5% tied 24th of 189 | -0.3% tied 180th of 189 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 20.9 7th of 136 | 59.2 118th of 136 |
| % Risk of Prostate Cancer at 74Prostate Cancer Rates by Country | 0.4% 6th of 185 | 9.3% tied 156th of 185 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 51.72 148th of 171 | 92.4 13th of 171 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Bangladesh or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom comes out ahead of Bangladesh on 331 of 526 statistics where one end is better, to 191 with 4 ties. Bangladesh leads on Health and Travel. United Kingdom leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Bangladesh or United Kingdom?
- Bangladesh has a population of 177,818,044 (8th of 235 countries) and United Kingdom has 69,931,528 (22nd of 235).
- How do Bangladesh and United Kingdom compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Bangladesh 74.9 (105th of 215), United Kingdom 81.4 (42nd of 215) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- How do Bangladesh and United Kingdom compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Bangladesh $10,154 (127th of 184), United Kingdom $64,606 (26th of 184) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- Where does Bangladesh beat United Kingdom most clearly?
- Bangladesh ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 10.67 per 100k vs 284.43 per 100k; Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost) (Cost of Living by Country): $429 vs $2,399; Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - Male (Male Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.35 per 100k vs 78.16 per 100k.
- Where does United Kingdom beat Bangladesh most clearly?
- United Kingdom ranks far ahead on EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 71.5 vs 23.5; % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day) (Flooding by Country): 0.1% vs 44.7%; Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 7th vs 128th.
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