China vs Kenya
China comes out ahead of Kenya on 297 of 523 statistics where one end is better, to 221 with 5 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 6 more categories. Kenya leads on Politics & Government, Law and Health.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | China | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,412,914,089 2nd of 235 | 58,636,412 26th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 78.0 68th of 215 | 63.8 195th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $29,333 70th of 184 | $7,016 141st of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.62% 76th of 181 | 5.45% 101st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 77.0% 173rd of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 | 34.2 159th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $13,862 72nd of 185 | $2,363 148th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
- EducationChina · 10 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
- PopulationChina · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentKenya · 38 statistics
- EconomicsChina · 77 statistics
- CultureChina · 71 statistics
- Crime & SafetyChina · 41 statistics
- LawKenya · 8 statistics
- TravelChina · 10 statistics
- HealthKenya · 202 statistics
- EnvironmentEven · 44 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | China | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 110.3 195th of 198 | 102.1 tied 5th of 198 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 93.0% tied 2nd of 198 | 40.0% tied 177th of 198 |
| Rate of Unintentional Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 195 | 0.83 per 100k 171st of 195 |
| Unintentional Gun Death RateGun Violence by Country | 0.01 rate per 100k tied 1st of 195 | 0.83 rate per 100k 171st of 195 |
| % of Population Who Completed Primary Series COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 87.0% tied 17th of 200 | 21.0% tied 183rd of 200 |
| % Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country | 1.7% tied 172nd of 185 | 0.34% 21st of 185 |
| Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country | 0.38% 4th of 193 | 12.3% 162nd of 193 |
| Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country | 106.48 3rd of 142 | 91.69 119th of 142 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 91.4 per 100k 170th of 184 | 1.5 per 100k tied 21st of 184 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both SexesLung Cancer Rates by Country | 40.8 per 100k 182nd of 184 | 3.4 per 100k tied 35th of 184 |
| % of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 90.0% tied 22nd of 200 | 27.0% tied 181st of 200 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 223.47 Mbps 26th of 156 | 15.89 Mbps 149th of 156 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 52.0 per 100k 172nd of 184 | 3.6 per 100k tied 27th of 184 |
| Homicides RateGun Violence by Country | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204 | 3.18 per 100k tied 161st of 204 |
| Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204 | 3.18 per 100k tied 161st of 204 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 75.1 per 100k 173rd of 184 | 1.6 per 100k tied 28th of 184 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.39 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 179th of 198 | 0.07 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 21st of 198 |
| Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country | 39.1% tied 139th of 148 | 76.9% 26th of 148 |
| Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Crude MalesLung Cancer Rates by Country | 71.6 per 100k 163rd of 184 | 1.4 per 100k tied 21st of 184 |
| HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country | 19.02 per 100k 35th of 201 | 4,037 per 100k 189th of 201 |
| Heart Disease All Ages Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 339 per 100k 160th of 204 | 58.37 per 100k 4th of 204 |
| Undernourishment RateHunger Rates by Country | 2.5% tied 1st of 170 | 34.5% 160th of 170 |
| Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries | 5th 5th of 132 | 106th 105th of 132 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $8.45 3rd of 189 | $67.56 146th of 189 |
| Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 26.7 per 100k 172nd of 184 | 3.1 per 100k tied 33rd of 184 |
| Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 39.5 per 100k 166th of 184 | 3.3 per 100k tied 27th of 184 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 58.2 per 100k 170th of 182 | 1.7 per 100k tied 33rd of 182 |
| HIV RateHIV Rates by Country | 38.29 per 100k 40th of 201 | 3,202 per 100k 189th of 201 |
| Heart Disease All Ages Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 316 per 100k 155th of 204 | 60.26 per 100k 4th of 204 |
| CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country | 9.13 t/cap 180th of 206 | 0.37 t/cap 28th of 206 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, China or Kenya?
- China comes out ahead of Kenya on 297 of 523 statistics where one end is better, to 221 with 5 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 6 more categories. Kenya leads on Politics & Government, Law and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, China or Kenya?
- China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Kenya has 58,636,412 (26th of 235).
- How do China and Kenya compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Kenya 63.8 (195th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
- How do China and Kenya compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Kenya $7,016 (141st of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
- Where does China beat Kenya most clearly?
- China ranks far ahead on Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 93.0% vs 40.0%; Rate of Unintentional Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 0.83 per 100k; Unintentional Gun Death Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.01 rate per 100k vs 0.83 rate per 100k.
- Where does Kenya beat China most clearly?
- Kenya ranks far ahead on Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.1 vs 110.3; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.34% vs 1.7%; Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.5 per 100k vs 91.4 per 100k.
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