China vs France
France comes out ahead of China on 318 of 583 statistics where one end is better, to 249 with 16 ties. China leads on Travel, Health and Manufacturing & Mining and 3 more categories. France leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 4 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | China | France |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,412,914,089 2nd of 235 | 66,746,401 23rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 78.0 68th of 215 | 83.0 24th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $29,333 70th of 184 | $63,975 28th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.62% 76th of 181 | 7.54% 129th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 | 3.4 tied 31st of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $13,862 72nd of 185 | $48,986 24th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Politics & GovernmentFrance · 38 statistics
- LawFrance · 8 statistics
- TravelChina · 10 statistics
- PopulationFrance · 18 statistics
- EnvironmentFrance · 43 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyFrance · 37 statistics
- CultureFrance · 72 statistics
- HealthChina · 198 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
- EducationFrance · 6 statistics
- Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
- EconomicsChina · 76 statistics
- Crime & SafetyChina · 42 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | China | France |
|---|---|---|
| V-Dem EDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.07 tied 171st of 175 | 0.86 tied 9th of 175 |
| V-Dem LDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.039 163rd of 171 | 0.8 9th of 171 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $44.00 tied 21st of 231 | $115 221st of 231 |
| Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country | 14.8 174th of 176 | 76.62 25th of 176 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $95.00 tied 24th of 231 | $236 tied 219th of 231 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | 84.1% 178th of 191 | -3.7% 17th of 191 |
| Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech | 0.12 165th of 170 | 0.77 22nd of 170 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $17.00 tied 24th of 231 | $41.00 tied 218th of 231 |
| V-Dem LCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.14 tied 159th of 175 | 0.94 tied 12th of 175 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $11.00 tied 22nd of 231 | $27.00 tied 215th of 231 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $23.00 tied 25th of 231 | $53.00 tied 215th of 231 |
| % Risk of Prostate Cancer at 74Prostate Cancer Rates by Country | 1.1% tied 22nd of 185 | 10.8% tied 172nd of 185 |
| Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 1.4% 24th of 166 | 31.3% 158th of 166 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 12.9% 30th of 206 | 249.6% 196th of 206 |
| LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index | 162nd 162nd of 167 | 28th 28th of 167 |
| Prostate Cancer Age-Standardized RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country | 9.7 per 100k 21st of 185 | 82.3 per 100k 168th of 185 |
| V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.23 149th of 175 | 0.93 tied 8th of 175 |
| V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.12 168th of 175 | 0.63 tied 29th of 175 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 6,653 per 100k 36th of 204 | 10,811 per 100k 196th of 204 |
| Political Rights Freedom RatingVoting Rights by Country | 7 tied last of 187 | 1 tied 1st of 187 |
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | -2.16 8th of 174 | 2.26 144th of 174 |
| Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country | 4,101 per 100k 27th of 203 | 9,404 per 100k 185th of 203 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.39 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 179th of 198 | 0.07 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 21st of 198 |
| WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.25 138th of 142 | 0.73 tied 28th of 142 |
| WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.32 tied 128th of 142 | 0.72 tied 21st of 142 |
| Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country | 3,109 per 100k 28th of 203 | 7,141 per 100k 183rd of 203 |
| Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 35.6 157th of 179 | 67.8 tied 21st of 179 |
| LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 139th 139th of 167 | 14th 14th of 167 |
| Personal Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country | 4.08 153rd of 163 | 8.74 33rd of 163 |
| EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 0.88 tied 155th of 162 | 8.24 tied 37th of 162 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, China or France?
- France comes out ahead of China on 318 of 583 statistics where one end is better, to 249 with 16 ties. China leads on Travel, Health and Manufacturing & Mining and 3 more categories. France leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, China or France?
- China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and France has 66,746,401 (23rd of 235).
- How do China and France compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), France 83.0 (24th of 215) among countries. France ranks better.
- How do China and France compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), France $63,975 (28th of 184) among countries. France ranks better.
- Where does China beat France most clearly?
- China ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $44.00 vs $115; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $95.00 vs $236; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $17.00 vs $41.00.
- Where does France beat China most clearly?
- France ranks far ahead on V-Dem EDI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.86 vs 0.07; V-Dem LDI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.8 vs 0.039; Press Freedom Index Score (RSF) (Freedom Index by Country): 76.62 vs 14.8.
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