Which has more people, China or Nigeria?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Nigeria has 242,431,832 (6th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Nigeria most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 4,570,636 vs 10; Global Innovation Index Infrastructure Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 5th vs 127th; Legatum Prosperity Index Health Rankings (Legatum Prosperity Index): 5th vs 157th.

Where does Nigeria beat China most clearly?

Nigeria ranks far ahead on Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both Sexes (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.7 per 100k vs 40.8 per 100k; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 4.6% vs 44.0%; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.9 per 100k vs 52.0 per 100k.

China vs Nigeria

China comes out ahead of Nigeria on 291 of 505 statistics where one end is better, to 210 with 4 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 7 more categories. Nigeria leads on Law, Politics & Government and Health.

505 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 291
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 10

Nigeria

Wins: 210
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Nigeria
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	242,431,832 6th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	54.6 215th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$9,532 128th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	3.06% 44th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	62.5% 182nd of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	69.8 194th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$1,224 165th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessChina · 20 statistics
EducationChina · 10 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
EconomicsChina · 76 statistics
CultureChina · 71 statistics
TravelChina · 10 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 41 statistics
LawNigeria · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentNigeria · 38 statistics
HealthNigeria · 199 statistics
EnvironmentChina · 44 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	China	Nigeria
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both SexesLung Cancer Rates by Country	40.8 per 100k 182nd of 184	1.7 per 100k 7th of 184
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 156th of 166	4.6% tied 2nd of 166
Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	4,570,636 3rd of 169	10 159th of 169
Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries	5th 5th of 132	127th 126th of 132
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	52.0 per 100k 172nd of 184	1.9 per 100k 3rd of 184
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185	0.7 per 100k pop. tied 3rd of 185
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	91.4 per 100k 170th of 184	0.7 per 100k tied 1st of 184
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	25.4 cases per 100k 173rd of 185	0.9 cases per 100k 4th of 185
Legatum Prosperity Index Health RankingsLegatum Prosperity Index	5th 5th of 167	157th 157th of 167
LPI Health ScoreBest Healthcare in the World	83.11 5th of 167	50.12 157th of 167
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	75.1 per 100k 173rd of 184	0.8 per 100k tied 6th of 184
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 171st of 184	0.21% 6th of 184
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	39.5 per 100k 166th of 184	1.8 per 100k tied 1st of 184
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	26.7 per 100k 172nd of 184	1.6 per 100k 8th of 184
Global Innovation Index Knowledge & Technology Outputs RankMost Innovative Countries	3rd 3rd of 132	121st 120th of 132
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	4,217,813 2nd of 158	10 tied 141st of 158
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.7 cases per 100k tied 169th of 185	1.8 cases per 100k 7th of 185
Education Rank (WT20)Education Rankings by Country	13th 13th of 202	191st 191st of 202
Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Crude MalesLung Cancer Rates by Country	71.6 per 100k 163rd of 184	0.7 per 100k tied 1st of 184
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 148th of 167	5.6% 2nd of 167
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	218.45 per 100k 191st of 204	31.92 per 100k 13th of 204
Lung Cancer Mortality, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	51.9 per 100k 166th of 184	0.7 per 100k tied 6th of 184
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, Crude (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	58.2 per 100k 170th of 182	0.8 per 100k tied 13th of 182
Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country	0.38% 4th of 193	15.5% 168th of 193
Dementia Incidence (per 100k)Dementia Rates by Country	243 per 100k 180th of 204	20.11 per 100k 7th of 204
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 142nd of 167	5.6% 1st of 167
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.19% tied 7th of 184
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.4 cases per 100k 162nd of 185	1.6 cases per 100k tied 7th of 185
Average IQ (Lynn/Becker)Average IQ by Country	104.1 5th of 197	67.76 tied 169th of 197

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Nigeria?: China comes out ahead of Nigeria on 291 of 505 statistics where one end is better, to 210 with 4 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 7 more categories. Nigeria leads on Law, Politics & Government and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Nigeria?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Nigeria has 242,431,832 (6th of 235).
How do China and Nigeria compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Nigeria compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Nigeria most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 4,570,636 vs 10; Global Innovation Index Infrastructure Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 5th vs 127th; Legatum Prosperity Index Health Rankings (Legatum Prosperity Index): 5th vs 157th.
Where does Nigeria beat China most clearly?: Nigeria ranks far ahead on Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both Sexes (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.7 per 100k vs 40.8 per 100k; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 4.6% vs 44.0%; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.9 per 100k vs 52.0 per 100k.

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