

Central African Republic vs Chad
Chad comes out ahead of Central African Republic on 217 of 393 statistics where one end is better, to 159 with 17 ties. Central African Republic leads on Environment, Law and Infrastructure & Energy. Chad leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Tech & Business and Education and 6 more categories.
393 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 159
- Avg. percentile
- 37
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 217
- Avg. percentile
- 38
- Categories led
- 9
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Central African Republic | Chad |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,698,984 118th of 235 | 21,560,380 64th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 57.7 213th of 215 | 55.2 214th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,314 183rd of 184 | $2,903 173rd of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 6.25% 114th of 181 | 1.06% 6th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 18.2% 211th of 214 | 13.4% 213th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 58.8 188th of 195 | 56.3 tied 185th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $556 184th of 185 | $1,022 173rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Manufacturing & MiningChad · 3 statistics
- Tech & BusinessChad · 5 statistics
- EnvironmentCentral African Republic · 44 statistics
- EducationChad · 8 statistics
- LawCentral African Republic · 6 statistics
- Crime & SafetyChad · 43 statistics
- HealthChad · 189 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyCentral African Republic · 29 statistics
- PopulationChad · 19 statistics
- EconomicsChad · 63 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentChad · 28 statistics
- TravelChad · 9 statistics
- CultureEven · 42 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Central African Republic | Chad |
|---|---|---|
| Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country | 102.7 per 10k 26th of 193 | 2.35 per 10k 188th of 193 |
| Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country | 1.2 tied 11th of 157 | 3.16 tied 126th of 157 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 106,921 175th of 183 | 1,574 49th of 183 |
| Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 11.4% 173rd of 197 | 35.0% tied 44th of 197 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 31.0% 3rd of 171 | 13.8% tied 109th of 171 |
| Renewable Internal Freshwater Per CapitaFresh water by Country | 27,582 m³ 22nd of 181 | 841 m³ 135th of 181 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 6.25% 114th of 181 | 1.06% 6th of 181 |
| Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country | 5.9% 111th of 184 | 1.1% 6th of 184 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 65.686 21st of 181 | 48.317 123rd of 181 |
| % Risk of Prostate Cancer at 74Prostate Cancer Rates by Country | 3.6% tied 69th of 185 | 10.6% 170th of 185 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $29.00 tied 31st of 231 | $34.00 tied 155th of 231 |
| Prostate Cancer Age-Standardized RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country | 31.3 per 100k tied 72nd of 185 | 82.2 per 100k tied 166th of 185 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 63.7% tied 26th of 186 | 48.3% 121st of 186 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 73.543 19th of 181 | 60.205 105th of 181 |
| Forest AreaTrees by Country | 35.7% 86th of 209 | 3.16% 182nd of 209 |
| Forest Cover PercentageForest Cover by Country | 35.7% 86th of 207 | 3.16% 181st of 207 |
| Melanoma Death Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.56 per 100k tied 101st of 204 | 0.09 per 100k tied 13th of 204 |
| Melanoma Death Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.79 per 100k 121st of 204 | 0.14 per 100k tied 32nd of 204 |
| Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 70.7% 24th of 186 | 59.5% 103rd of 186 |
| Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 60.7% tied 83rd of 149 | 33.8% 21st of 149 |
| Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country | 84.5% tied 144th of 171 | 77.6% tied 72nd of 171 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 0.05% tied 108th of 124 | 0.22% tied 56th of 124 |
| Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country | 61.0% 150th of 153 | 92.0% tied 87th of 153 |
| % Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country | -3.88% 99th of 175 | -35.9% 168th of 175 |
| Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 76.5 per 100k 50th of 183 | 113.8 per 100k 122nd of 183 |
| % Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country | -0.13% 99th of 167 | -2.45% 164th of 167 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.47 per 100k 103rd of 204 | 0.29 per 100k 25th of 204 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.96 per 100k tied 89th of 203 | 0.18 per 100k 13th of 203 |
| STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country | 30,380 per 100k 149th of 201 | 17,134 per 100k 75th of 201 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $24.00 tied 111th of 231 | $21.00 tied 32nd of 231 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Central African Republic or Chad?
- Chad comes out ahead of Central African Republic on 217 of 393 statistics where one end is better, to 159 with 17 ties. Central African Republic leads on Environment, Law and Infrastructure & Energy. Chad leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Tech & Business and Education and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Central African Republic or Chad?
- Central African Republic has a population of 5,698,984 (118th of 235 countries) and Chad has 21,560,380 (64th of 235).
- How do Central African Republic and Chad compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Central African Republic 57.7 (213th of 215), Chad 55.2 (214th of 215) among countries. Central African Republic ranks better.
- How do Central African Republic and Chad compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Central African Republic $1,314 (183rd of 184), Chad $2,903 (173rd of 184) among countries. Chad ranks better.
- Where does Central African Republic beat Chad most clearly?
- Central African Republic ranks far ahead on Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 102.7 per 10k vs 2.35 per 10k; Drought Risk Score (Statista) (Droughts by Country): 1.2 vs 3.16; Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1% (Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country): 31.0% vs 13.8%.
- Where does Chad beat Central African Republic most clearly?
- Chad ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 1,574 vs 106,921; Parliamentary Representation of Women (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 35.0% vs 11.4%; Unemployment Rate (%) (Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)): 1.06% vs 6.25%.
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