Bangladesh vs United States
United States comes out ahead of Bangladesh on 309 of 514 statistics where one end is better, to 200 with 5 ties. Bangladesh leads on Health, Travel and Crime & Safety. United States leads on Education, Tech & Business and Politics & Government and 7 more categories.
514 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 5 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 200
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 309
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 10
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Bangladesh | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,818,044 8th of 235 | 349,035,494 3rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 74.9 105th of 215 | 78.9 60th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $10,154 127th of 184 | $90,027 10th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.78% 65th of 181 | 4.2% 70th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.5% tied 130th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 24.4 139th of 195 | 5.5 tied 53rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,597 145th of 185 | $90,027 7th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited States · 21 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 38 statistics
- PopulationUnited States · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 35 statistics
- LawUnited States · 8 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited States · 3 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited States · 45 statistics
- CultureUnited States · 70 statistics
- EconomicsUnited States · 76 statistics
- HealthBangladesh · 192 statistics
- TravelBangladesh · 9 statistics
- Crime & SafetyBangladesh · 43 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Bangladesh | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.53 per 100k 1st of 204 | 1,539.44 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.71 per 100k 1st of 204 | 1,813.1 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.35 per 100k 1st of 204 | 1,270.49 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country | 41 tied 151st of 155 | 107 1st of 155 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 10.67 per 100k 3rd of 204 | 324.27 per 100k 201st of 204 |
| Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 126th 125th of 132 | 2nd 2nd of 132 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 89.5 10th of 183 | 341.7 180th of 183 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $429 6th of 196 | $2,522 188th of 196 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 2.4 2nd of 136 | 40.9 127th of 136 |
| Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.3 kg/m² tied 3rd of 190 | 28.8 kg/m² tied 178th of 190 |
| Male Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 2.72% 8th of 199 | 40.6% 190th of 199 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 25.6 13th of 184 | 100.0 179th of 184 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 44.7% 140th of 140 | 0.2% tied 11th of 140 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 46 tied 18th of 219 | 542 214th of 219 |
| Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 2.3% tied 10th of 170 | 42.2% 161st of 170 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 15.4 7th of 136 | 69.3 127th of 136 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.7 kg/m² tied 5th of 190 | 28.9 kg/m² 173rd of 190 |
| Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research RankMost Innovative Countries | 128th 127th of 132 | 12th 12th of 132 |
| Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $16,400 141st of 158 | $400,000 4th of 158 |
| % Overweight (Ages 5-19)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 1.91% tied 8th of 193 | 20.6% 176th of 193 |
| Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 5.4% 9th of 173 | 42.7% 159th of 173 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($3.2/Day)Flooding by Country | 23.5% 125th of 126 | 0.2% tied 11th of 126 |
| Alcoholism % FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 0.27% 24th of 204 | 2.03% 200th of 204 |
| Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 262 per 100k 24th of 204 | 1,950 per 100k 200th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 2.03 per 100k tied 27th of 204 | 669.46 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 20.9 7th of 136 | 64.9 124th of 136 |
| Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 5.73% 10th of 199 | 41.8% 181st of 199 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.78 per 100k 29th of 204 | 552.7 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| ICI ScoreAverage IQ by Country | 16.9 109th of 127 | 74.9 1st of 127 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 15.2 171st of 179 | 72.3 tied 18th of 179 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Bangladesh or United States?
- United States comes out ahead of Bangladesh on 309 of 514 statistics where one end is better, to 200 with 5 ties. Bangladesh leads on Health, Travel and Crime & Safety. United States leads on Education, Tech & Business and Politics & Government and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Bangladesh or United States?
- Bangladesh has a population of 177,818,044 (8th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).
- How do Bangladesh and United States compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Bangladesh 74.9 (105th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
- How do Bangladesh and United States compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Bangladesh $10,154 (127th of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
- Where does Bangladesh beat United States most clearly?
- Bangladesh ranks far ahead on Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - All (Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.53 per 100k vs 1,539.44 per 100k; Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - Female (Female Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.71 per 100k vs 1,813.1 per 100k; Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - Male (Male Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.35 per 100k vs 1,270.49 per 100k.
- Where does United States beat Bangladesh most clearly?
- United States ranks far ahead on Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 107 vs 41; Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 2nd vs 126th; % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day) (Flooding by Country): 0.2% vs 44.7%.
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