Which has more people, Burundi or Eritrea?

Burundi has a population of 14,729,157 (78th of 235 countries) and Eritrea has 3,682,669 (132nd of 235).

How do Burundi and Eritrea compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Burundi 63.8 (196th of 215), Eritrea 68.9 (160th of 215) among countries. Eritrea ranks better.

How do Burundi and Eritrea compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?

Unemployment Rate (%): Burundi 0.92% (5th of 181), Eritrea 5.98% (110th of 181) among countries. Burundi ranks better.

Where does Burundi beat Eritrea most clearly?

Burundi ranks far ahead on Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 13.1% vs 164.0%; Water Stress Rank (Water Stress by Country): 159th vs 28th; Water Scarcity Ranking (Countries with Water Scarcity): 154th vs 28th.

Where does Eritrea beat Burundi most clearly?

Eritrea ranks far ahead on Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -0.42 ASR per 100K pop. vs 0.35 ASR per 100K pop.; Lack of Coping Capacities (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 3.71 vs 60.46; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 533 vs 47,415.

Burundi vs Eritrea

Burundi comes out ahead of Eritrea on 184 of 343 statistics where one end is better, to 150 with 9 ties. Burundi leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 7 more categories. Eritrea leads on Travel and Health.

343 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Burundi

Wins: 184
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 10

Eritrea

Wins: 150
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 2

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Burundi	Eritrea
Population	14,729,157 78th of 235	3,682,669 132nd of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	63.8 196th of 215	68.9 160th of 215
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.92% 5th of 181	5.98% 110th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	20.1% 210th of 214	55.3% tied 191st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	30.5 151st of 195	24.7 140th of 195

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessBurundi · 3 statistics
TravelEritrea · 8 statistics
Crime & SafetyBurundi · 37 statistics
Politics & GovernmentBurundi · 22 statistics
LawBurundi · 6 statistics
EconomicsBurundi · 43 statistics
EnvironmentBurundi · 34 statistics
HealthEritrea · 186 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyBurundi · 25 statistics
CultureBurundi · 41 statistics
PopulationBurundi · 17 statistics
EducationBurundi · 7 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Burundi	Eritrea
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	13.1% 6th of 158	164.0% tied 153rd of 158
Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	0.35 ASR per 100K pop. 167th of 170	-0.42 ASR per 100K pop. 9th of 170
Water Stress RankWater Stress by Country	159th 6th best of 163	28th 28th worst of 163
Water Scarcity RankingCountries with Water Scarcity	154th 11th best of 163	28th 28th worst of 163
Lack of Coping CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country	60.46 175th of 193	3.71 34th of 193
Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country	47,415 160th of 183	533 32nd of 183
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	3.73% 1st of 167	-0.29% tied 114th of 167
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	0.04 per 100k tied 42nd of 202	0.54 per 100k 180th of 202
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	134th 131st of 171	24th 24th of 171
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	89.9% 3rd of 198	58.5% tied 122nd of 198
Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	26.4 per 100k 149th of 176	10.1 per 100k 44th of 176
Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries	18.0% tied 99th of 173	5% tied 4th of 173
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.92% 5th of 181	5.98% 110th of 181
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	1% 5th of 184	5.6% tied 106th of 184
Prosperity and Equality Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	78th 77th of 171	174th 171st of 171
VulnerabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country	57.76 177th of 193	15.79 78th of 193
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	3.24% 170th of 202	-2.69% tied 66th of 202
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.05% tied 69th of 194	0.79% 164th of 194
Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country	98.7 per 100k tied 125th of 182	72.5 per 100k 39th of 182
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	49.3 tied 92nd of 179	25.6 177th of 179
Out-of-Pocket % of Health ExpenditureMedical Bankruptcies by Country	24.5% 81st of 189	54.3% 169th of 189
ExposureNatural Disaster Risk by Country	0.16 tied 33rd of 193	2.3 123rd of 193
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	0.41 per 100k tied 85th of 204	6.55 per 100k 176th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.41 per 100k tied 85th of 204	6.55 per 100k 176th of 204
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	3.087 105th of 138	2.321 47th of 138
Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country	95.3 per 100k 88th of 183	59.0 per 100k tied 11th of 183
ASR IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	49.3 per 100k 166th of 176	15.3 per 100k tied 93rd of 176
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.65% tied 92nd of 184	0.32% tied 18th of 184
International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	135th 131st of 171	64th 62nd of 171
Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women	38.9% 34th of 197	23.0% tied 112th of 197

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Quick answers

Which is better, Burundi or Eritrea?: Burundi comes out ahead of Eritrea on 184 of 343 statistics where one end is better, to 150 with 9 ties. Burundi leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 7 more categories. Eritrea leads on Travel and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Burundi or Eritrea?: Burundi has a population of 14,729,157 (78th of 235 countries) and Eritrea has 3,682,669 (132nd of 235).
How do Burundi and Eritrea compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Burundi 63.8 (196th of 215), Eritrea 68.9 (160th of 215) among countries. Eritrea ranks better.
How do Burundi and Eritrea compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?: Unemployment Rate (%): Burundi 0.92% (5th of 181), Eritrea 5.98% (110th of 181) among countries. Burundi ranks better.
Where does Burundi beat Eritrea most clearly?: Burundi ranks far ahead on Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 13.1% vs 164.0%; Water Stress Rank (Water Stress by Country): 159th vs 28th; Water Scarcity Ranking (Countries with Water Scarcity): 154th vs 28th.
Where does Eritrea beat Burundi most clearly?: Eritrea ranks far ahead on Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -0.42 ASR per 100K pop. vs 0.35 ASR per 100K pop.; Lack of Coping Capacities (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 3.71 vs 60.46; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 533 vs 47,415.

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