Which has more people, China or DR Congo?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and DR Congo has 116,452,162 (15th of 235).

How do China and DR Congo compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), DR Congo 62.1 (203rd of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

How do China and DR Congo compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), DR Congo $1,920 (179th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat DR Congo most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 35.0%; Average IQ (IIT) (Average IQ by Country): 106.48 vs 88.6; Education Rank (WT20) (Education Rankings by Country): 13th vs 200th.

Where does DR Congo beat China most clearly?

DR Congo ranks far ahead on Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.3 vs 110.3; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both Sexes (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.2 per 100k vs 40.8 per 100k; CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.04 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.39 tonnes/$1kGDP.

China vs DR Congo

China comes out ahead of DR Congo on 259 of 427 statistics where one end is better, to 160 with 8 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 9 more categories. DR Congo leads on Environment.

427 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.

China

Wins: 259
Avg. percentile: 52
Categories led: 12

DR Congo

Wins: 160
Avg. percentile: 39
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	DR Congo
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	116,452,162 15th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	62.1 203rd of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$1,920 179th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	4.43% 73rd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	22.5% 208th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	56.4 187th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$807 178th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessChina · 7 statistics
EducationChina · 8 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 34 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
TravelChina · 10 statistics
EconomicsChina · 66 statistics
CultureChina · 63 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 40 statistics
Politics & GovernmentChina · 38 statistics
LawChina · 6 statistics
HealthChina · 194 statistics
EnvironmentDR Congo · 41 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	China	DR Congo
Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	110.3 195th of 198	102.3 7th of 198
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	100.0% tied 1st of 198	35.0% 197th of 198
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	106.48 3rd of 142	88.6 135th of 142
Education Rank (WT20)Education Rankings by Country	13th 13th of 202	200th 199th of 202
Patent Grants AbroadInventions by Country	69,758 3rd of 149	1 tied last of 149
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both SexesLung Cancer Rates by Country	40.8 per 100k 182nd of 184	2.2 per 100k tied 16th of 184
Legatum Prosperity Index Health RankingsLegatum Prosperity Index	5th 5th of 167	154th 154th of 167
LPI Health ScoreBest Healthcare in the World	83.11 5th of 167	50.9 154th of 167
CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.39 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 179th of 198	0.04 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 3rd of 198
Global Hunger IndexGlobal Hunger Index by Country	5.0 tied 1st of 131	34.9 125th of 131
Average IQ (Lynn/Becker)Average IQ by Country	104.1 5th of 197	64.92 176th of 197
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	30.3 per 100k 177th of 183	1.6 per 100k tied 18th of 183
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	52.0 per 100k 172nd of 184	2.8 per 100k tied 12th of 184
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	75.1 per 100k 173rd of 184	1.1 per 100k tied 13th of 184
CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country	9.13 t/cap 180th of 206	0.06 t/cap tied 2nd of 206
% of Population Who Completed Primary Series COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country	87.0% tied 17th of 200	16.0% 189th of 200
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	26.7 per 100k 172nd of 184	2.0 per 100k tied 14th of 184
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	91.4 per 100k 170th of 184	1.3 per 100k tied 12th of 184
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	58.2 per 100k 170th of 182	0.9 per 100k tied 15th of 182
CO2 Emissions per Person (Tonnes)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	9.32 182nd of 203	0.06 11th of 203
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	39.5 per 100k 166th of 184	2.6 per 100k tied 10th of 184
Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	352,827 8th of 192	8 tied 167th of 192
% of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country	90.0% tied 22nd of 200	19.0% tied 189th of 200
Lung Cancer Mortality, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	51.9 per 100k 166th of 184	1.0 per 100k tied 12th of 184
Total GHG Emissions per CapitaGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country	11.11 t CO₂eq/cap 173rd of 206	0.57 t CO₂eq/cap 3rd of 206
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	26.0 8th of 172	44.7 tied 149th of 172
Stunting RatesStunting Rates by Country	4.8% tied 22nd of 158	41.8% 151st of 158
Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country	-350.0% 17th of 126	144.0% 119th of 126
LP Economic QualityLegatum Prosperity Index	24th 24th of 167	159th 159th of 167
Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Crude MalesLung Cancer Rates by Country	71.6 per 100k 163rd of 184	1.2 per 100k tied 14th of 184

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or DR Congo?: China comes out ahead of DR Congo on 259 of 427 statistics where one end is better, to 160 with 8 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 9 more categories. DR Congo leads on Environment. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or DR Congo?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and DR Congo has 116,452,162 (15th of 235).
How do China and DR Congo compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), DR Congo 62.1 (203rd of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and DR Congo compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), DR Congo $1,920 (179th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat DR Congo most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 35.0%; Average IQ (IIT) (Average IQ by Country): 106.48 vs 88.6; Education Rank (WT20) (Education Rankings by Country): 13th vs 200th.
Where does DR Congo beat China most clearly?: DR Congo ranks far ahead on Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.3 vs 110.3; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both Sexes (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.2 per 100k vs 40.8 per 100k; CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.04 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.39 tonnes/$1kGDP.

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