Which has more people, China or Egypt?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Egypt has 120,101,175 (13th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Egypt 71.8 (138th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Egypt $20,204 (93rd of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Egypt most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on % Annual Change (Deforestation Rates by Country): 0.93% vs -3.71%; Female Obesity Rate (WHO) (Obesity Rates by Country): 8.66% vs 56.1%; Female Obesity Rate (GOO) (Obesity Rates by Country): 6.8% vs 48.8%.

Where does Egypt beat China most clearly?

Egypt ranks far ahead on Consumer Spending (% of GDP) (Consumer Spending by Country): 82.6% vs 39.1%; Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 34.55 per 100k vs 218.45 per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.42% vs 1.7%.

China vs Egypt

China comes out ahead of Egypt on 321 of 556 statistics where one end is better, to 222 with 13 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 8 more categories. Egypt leads on Travel.

556 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 321
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 11

Egypt

Wins: 222
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Egypt
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	120,101,175 13th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	71.8 138th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$20,204 93rd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	6.78% 122nd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	20.8 129th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$3,086 137th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
EducationChina · 9 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
EconomicsChina · 76 statistics
CultureChina · 71 statistics
EnvironmentChina · 43 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 41 statistics
Politics & GovernmentChina · 37 statistics
TravelEgypt · 10 statistics
LawChina · 8 statistics
HealthEven · 202 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	China	Egypt
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	0.93% 9th of 167	-3.71% 167th of 167
Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	8.66% 15th of 196	56.1% 186th of 196
Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	6.8% 15th of 199	48.8% 185th of 199
Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country	39.1% tied 139th of 148	82.6% 18th of 148
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	218.45 per 100k 191st of 204	34.55 per 100k 25th of 204
Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	9.07% 25th of 199	42.8% 185th of 199
Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	6,653 per 100k 36th of 204	10,651 per 100k 195th of 204
LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index	31st 31st of 167	161st 161st of 167
Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in	8.7 tied 14th of 178	46.5 153rd of 178
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	100.0% tied 1st of 198	74.0% tied 164th of 198
Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	6.5% 13th of 173	35.7% 146th of 173
Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	60.4% 43rd of 186	15.2% 183rd of 186
Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	6,181 per 100k 47th of 204	9,572 per 100k 196th of 204
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 171st of 184	0.42% 39th of 184
Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country	0.8% 35th of 159	12.3% 149th of 159
Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	23.8 kg/m² tied 42nd of 190	29.6 kg/m² tied 179th of 190
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	5.5 per 100k 150th of 204	0.44 per 100k tied 5th of 204
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.7 cases per 100k tied 169th of 185	3.6 cases per 100k tied 39th of 185
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.4 cases per 100k 162nd of 185	2.7 cases per 100k tied 32nd of 185
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	64.2% 44th of 169	19.1% 162nd of 169
Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	11th 11th of 132	103rd 103rd of 132
Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	66.2% 46th of 186	41.8% 175th of 186
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185	2.3 per 100k pop. tied 44th of 185
Dementia Death Rate FemaleDementia Rates by Country	54.22 per 100k 161st of 204	7.5 per 100k 21st of 204
Average IQ (Lynn/Becker)Average IQ by Country	104.1 5th of 197	76.32 140th of 197
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.31% tied 34th of 184
Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country	59.223 51st of 181	14.88 174th of 181
LP Economic QualityLegatum Prosperity Index	24th 24th of 167	136th 136th of 167
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,077 per 100k 64th of 204	13,071 per 100k 200th of 204
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-3.38% 53rd of 202	5.21% 185th of 202

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Egypt?: China comes out ahead of Egypt on 321 of 556 statistics where one end is better, to 222 with 13 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 8 more categories. Egypt leads on Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Egypt?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Egypt has 120,101,175 (13th of 235).
How do China and Egypt compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Egypt 71.8 (138th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Egypt compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Egypt $20,204 (93rd of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Egypt most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on % Annual Change (Deforestation Rates by Country): 0.93% vs -3.71%; Female Obesity Rate (WHO) (Obesity Rates by Country): 8.66% vs 56.1%; Female Obesity Rate (GOO) (Obesity Rates by Country): 6.8% vs 48.8%.
Where does Egypt beat China most clearly?: Egypt ranks far ahead on Consumer Spending (% of GDP) (Consumer Spending by Country): 82.6% vs 39.1%; Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 34.55 per 100k vs 218.45 per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.42% vs 1.7%.

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