China vs Russia
China comes out ahead of Russia on 329 of 556 statistics where one end is better, to 203 with 24 ties. China leads on Travel, Tech & Business and Manufacturing & Mining and 8 more categories. Russia leads on Education and Environment.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | China | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,412,914,089 2nd of 235 | 143,394,458 9th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 78.0 68th of 215 | 73.4 120th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $29,333 70th of 184 | $49,568 47th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.62% 76th of 181 | 2.13% 18th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $13,862 72nd of 185 | $17,547 63rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelChina · 10 statistics
- Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
- CultureChina · 71 statistics
- HealthChina · 201 statistics
- PopulationChina · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyChina · 42 statistics
- EducationRussia · 10 statistics
- LawChina · 8 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentChina · 38 statistics
- EconomicsChina · 76 statistics
- EnvironmentRussia · 43 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | China | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 88.3% 135th of 158 | 16.4% 8th of 158 |
| Personal Income TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 45.0% tied 123rd of 142 | 13.0% tied 13th of 142 |
| Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country | 70.1% 25th of 171 | 88.0% tied 158th of 171 |
| Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 7.79 per 100k 51st of 204 | 42.87 per 100k 201st of 204 |
| Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country | 0.01 tied 1st of 179 | 0.17 tied 145th of 179 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 5.2% tied 30th of 189 | 0.7% tied 165th of 189 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 15,854 137th of 183 | 149 7th of 183 |
| Coronavirus Deaths per 100k PopulationCoronavirus by Country | 8 tied 31st of 223 | 276 191st of 223 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $95.00 tied 24th of 231 | $145 tied 184th of 231 |
| HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country | 56.67 per 100k 43rd of 201 | 1,285 per 100k 184th of 201 |
| Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country | 300.5 per 100k 179th of 204 | 75.5 per 100k 36th of 204 |
| Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country | -350.0% 17th of 126 | 36.0% 104th of 126 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 6,653 per 100k 36th of 204 | 9,527 per 100k 175th of 204 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 4.5% tied 47th of 189 | 1.3% tied 175th of 189 |
| Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 6.5% 13th of 173 | 30.3% tied 129th of 173 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 6.8% 15th of 199 | 31.4% 148th of 199 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $11.00 tied 22nd of 231 | $17.00 tied 152nd of 231 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $44.00 tied 21st of 231 | $71.00 tied 172nd of 231 |
| EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country | 24.4 tied 50th of 180 | 5.3 168th of 180 |
| HIV RateHIV Rates by Country | 38.29 per 100k 40th of 201 | 890 per 100k 170th of 201 |
| WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.81 tied 39th of 142 | 0.52 tied 129th of 142 |
| Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 1.4% 24th of 166 | 18.4% 128th of 166 |
| Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 6.3% 29th of 170 | 27.5% tied 135th of 170 |
| Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 13.0% tied 47th of 173 | 22.0% tied 156th of 173 |
| Standard VAT Tax RatesVAT Tax by Country | 13.0% tied 37th of 146 | 22.0% tied 128th of 146 |
| Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | -3.38% 53rd of 202 | 3.99% tied 178th of 202 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 6.67 per 100k 73rd of 204 | 24.28 per 100k 199th of 204 |
| GII Institutions RankMost Innovative Countries | 44th 44th of 132 | 126th 125th of 132 |
| Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country | 0.8% 35th of 159 | 5.6% tied 132nd of 159 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $23.00 tied 25th of 231 | $34.00 tied 155th of 231 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, China or Russia?
- China comes out ahead of Russia on 329 of 556 statistics where one end is better, to 203 with 24 ties. China leads on Travel, Tech & Business and Manufacturing & Mining and 8 more categories. Russia leads on Education and Environment. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, China or Russia?
- China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
- How do China and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
- How do China and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
- Where does China beat Russia most clearly?
- China ranks far ahead on Gini Coefficient - Wealth (Wealth Inequality by Country): 70.1% vs 88.0%; Male Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 7.79 per 100k vs 42.87 per 100k; Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 0.01 vs 0.17.
- Where does Russia beat China most clearly?
- Russia ranks far ahead on Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 16.4% vs 88.3%; Personal Income Tax (Highest Taxed Countries): 13.0% vs 45.0%; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 149 vs 15,854.
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