Which has more people, China or Tanzania?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Tanzania has 72,563,780 (20th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Tanzania 67.2 (174th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Tanzania $4,471 (158th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Tanzania most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Global Innovation Index Knowledge & Technology Outputs Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 3rd vs 129th; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $8.45 vs $106.47; Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 4,217,813 vs 5.

Where does Tanzania beat China most clearly?

Tanzania ranks far ahead on Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both Sexes (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.5 per 100k vs 40.8 per 100k; Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 103.1 vs 110.3; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 52.0 per 100k.

China vs Tanzania

China comes out ahead of Tanzania on 254 of 464 statistics where one end is better, to 207 with 3 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 7 more categories. Tanzania leads on Law, Politics & Government and Health.

464 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 3 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 254
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 10

Tanzania

Wins: 207
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Tanzania
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	72,563,780 20th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	67.2 174th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$4,471 158th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	1.57% 12th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	52.4% 198th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	28.7 146th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$1,319 163rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessChina · 20 statistics
EducationChina · 10 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
CultureChina · 71 statistics
LawTanzania · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentTanzania · 38 statistics
EconomicsChina · 78 statistics
TravelChina · 10 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 39 statistics
EnvironmentChina · 44 statistics
HealthTanzania · 198 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	China	Tanzania
Global Innovation Index Knowledge & Technology Outputs RankMost Innovative Countries	3rd 3rd of 132	129th 128th of 132
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$8.45 3rd of 189	$106.47 181st of 189
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	4,217,813 2nd of 158	5 149th of 158
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	106.48 3rd of 142	89.57 133rd of 142
Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country	0.38% 4th of 193	28.0% 181st of 193
Patent Grants AbroadInventions by Country	69,758 3rd of 149	1 tied last of 149
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both SexesLung Cancer Rates by Country	40.8 per 100k 182nd of 184	2.5 per 100k tied 19th of 184
Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	110.3 195th of 198	103.1 tied 21st of 198
Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	4,570,636 3rd of 169	26 150th of 169
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	52.0 per 100k 172nd of 184	2.8 per 100k tied 12th of 184
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	39.5 per 100k 166th of 184	2.5 per 100k 9th of 184
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	91.4 per 100k 170th of 184	1.3 per 100k tied 12th of 184
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	26.7 per 100k 172nd of 184	2.2 per 100k tied 18th of 184
Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Crude MalesLung Cancer Rates by Country	71.6 per 100k 163rd of 184	1.1 per 100k tied 8th of 184
Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research RankMost Innovative Countries	22nd 22nd of 132	132nd 131st of 132
Global Innovation Index ScoreGlobal Innovation Index by Country	56.3 10th of 132	15.3 119th of 132
Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	75.1 per 100k 173rd of 184	1.3 per 100k tied 21st of 184
Global Innovation IndexMost Innovative Countries	56.3 11th of 132	15.3 119th of 132
Global Innovation Index Overall RankMost Innovative Countries	11th 11th of 132	120th 119th of 132
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 156th of 166	9.5% 21st of 166
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	84.1% 178th of 191	-1.3% 24th of 191
Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	30.3 per 100k 177th of 183	2.3 per 100k tied 29th of 183
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	40.0% 11th of 175	-20.3% 152nd of 175
Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	11th 11th of 132	118th 117th of 132
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	0.93% 9th of 167	-0.88% 143rd of 167
Lung Cancer Mortality, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	51.9 per 100k 166th of 184	1.1 per 100k tied 17th of 184
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185	1.6 per 100k pop. tied 25th of 185
Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries	5th 5th of 132	111th 110th of 132
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 148th of 167	10.4% 16th of 167
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 172nd of 185	0.38% tied 24th of 185

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Tanzania?: China comes out ahead of Tanzania on 254 of 464 statistics where one end is better, to 207 with 3 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 7 more categories. Tanzania 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 Tanzania?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Tanzania has 72,563,780 (20th of 235).
How do China and Tanzania compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Tanzania 67.2 (174th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Tanzania compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Tanzania $4,471 (158th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Tanzania most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Global Innovation Index Knowledge & Technology Outputs Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 3rd vs 129th; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $8.45 vs $106.47; Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 4,217,813 vs 5.
Where does Tanzania beat China most clearly?: Tanzania ranks far ahead on Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both Sexes (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.5 per 100k vs 40.8 per 100k; Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 103.1 vs 110.3; Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 52.0 per 100k.

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