Which has more people, China or Thailand?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Thailand has 71,559,614 (21st of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Thailand 76.6 (88th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Thailand $26,250 (76th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Thailand most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Homicides Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 3.02 per 100k; Rate of Violent Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 3.02 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 56.67 per 100k vs 819 per 100k.

Where does Thailand beat China most clearly?

Thailand ranks far ahead on Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 3.3 cases per 100k vs 13.7 cases per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.39% vs 1.7%; % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.27% vs 1.1%.

China vs Thailand

China comes out ahead of Thailand on 299 of 587 statistics where one end is better, to 276 with 12 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 4 more categories. Thailand leads on Politics & Government, Law and Culture and 2 more categories.

587 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 12 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 299
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 7

Thailand

Wins: 276
Avg. percentile: 53
Categories led: 5

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Thailand
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	71,559,614 21st of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	76.6 88th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$26,250 76th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	0.78% 4th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	7.7 tied 66th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$8,057 91st of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
EducationChina · 10 statistics
Politics & GovernmentThailand · 37 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
LawThailand · 8 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 41 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 37 statistics
CultureThailand · 71 statistics
HealthThailand · 200 statistics
TravelThailand · 10 statistics
EnvironmentChina · 44 statistics
EconomicsEven · 77 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	China	Thailand
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.7 cases per 100k tied 169th of 185	3.3 cases per 100k tied 27th of 185
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204	3.02 per 100k 158th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204	3.02 per 100k 158th of 204
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 171st of 184	0.39% 34th of 184
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.27% tied 24th of 184
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.33 tied 128th of 165	8.33 tied 8th of 165
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.4 cases per 100k 162nd of 185	2.4 cases per 100k tied 24th of 185
GGGI Education ScoreGlobal Gender Gap by Country	0.935 tied 124th of 147	1 tied 1st of 147
HIV Rates MaleHIV Rates by Country	56.67 per 100k 43rd of 201	819 per 100k 172nd of 201
HIV Rates FemaleHIV Rates by Country	19.02 per 100k 35th of 201	657 per 100k 162nd of 201
HIV RateHIV Rates by Country	38.29 per 100k 40th of 201	735 per 100k 166th of 201
% w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country	4.31% 123rd of 184	2.86% 12th of 184
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	4.31 per 100k 135th of 202	2.86 per 100k 14th of 202
Gonococcal Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	445 per 100k 131st of 201	50.7 per 100k 15th of 201
EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	92.35 18th of 173	45.84 117th of 173
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	13,884 per 100k 31st of 201	30,108 per 100k 145th of 201
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$8.45 3rd of 189	$48.78 104th of 189
Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	7.79 per 100k 51st of 204	21.24 per 100k 160th of 204
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	93.0% tied 2nd of 198	59.0% tied 106th of 198
EIU Democracy Index Overall ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	2.24 142nd of 167	6.59 54th of 167
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	670 per 100k 6th of 201	1,861 per 100k 112th of 201
Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World	119 tied 88th of 219	395 203rd of 219
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	0.93% 9th of 167	-0.1% 96th of 167
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	14.8 174th of 176	56.72 83rd of 176
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	0.88 tied 155th of 162	5.88 tied 72nd of 162
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185	4.4 per 100k pop. tied 79th of 185
Culture Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	142nd 139th of 171	53rd 53rd of 171
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	60th 60th of 171	149th 146th of 171
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	25.4 cases per 100k 173rd of 185	5.8 cases per 100k 80th of 185
Out-of-Pocket % of Health ExpenditureMedical Bankruptcies by Country	33.6% 117th of 189	9.21% 23rd of 189

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Thailand?: China comes out ahead of Thailand on 299 of 587 statistics where one end is better, to 276 with 12 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Manufacturing & Mining and 4 more categories. Thailand leads on Politics & Government, Law and Culture and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Thailand?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Thailand has 71,559,614 (21st of 235).
How do China and Thailand compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Thailand 76.6 (88th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Thailand compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Thailand $26,250 (76th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Thailand most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Homicides Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 3.02 per 100k; Rate of Violent Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 3.02 per 100k; HIV Rates Male (HIV Rates by Country): 56.67 per 100k vs 819 per 100k.
Where does Thailand beat China most clearly?: Thailand ranks far ahead on Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 3.3 cases per 100k vs 13.7 cases per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.39% vs 1.7%; % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.27% vs 1.1%.

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