China vs Uganda
China comes out ahead of Uganda on 275 of 466 statistics where one end is better, to 186 with 5 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 7 more categories. Uganda leads on Health, Politics & Government and Environment.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | China | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,412,914,089 2nd of 235 | 52,761,469 30th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 78.0 68th of 215 | 68.5 164th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $29,333 70th of 184 | $3,488 168th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.62% 76th of 181 | 2.75% 31st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 55.3% tied 191st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 | 35.9 165th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $13,862 72nd of 185 | $1,206 166th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessChina · 20 statistics
- EducationChina · 9 statistics
- PopulationChina · 18 statistics
- TravelChina · 10 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
- CultureChina · 70 statistics
- EconomicsChina · 72 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyChina · 34 statistics
- Crime & SafetyChina · 41 statistics
- HealthUganda · 202 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUganda · 37 statistics
- LawChina · 6 statistics
- EnvironmentUganda · 44 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | China | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 4,217,813 2nd of 158 | 4 tied 150th of 158 |
| Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 4,570,636 3rd of 169 | 5 tied 161st of 169 |
| Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country | 106.48 3rd of 142 | 88.49 136th of 142 |
| Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country | 0.38% 4th of 193 | 34.0% 184th of 193 |
| Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 110.3 195th of 198 | 102.9 tied 17th of 198 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 18.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 185 | 1.1 per 100k pop. tied 6th of 185 |
| Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 25.4 cases per 100k 173rd of 185 | 1.3 cases per 100k 8th of 185 |
| Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 11th 11th of 132 | 129th 128th of 132 |
| % Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country | 40.0% 11th of 175 | -34.6% 166th of 175 |
| % Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country | 0.93% 9th of 167 | -1.61% 156th of 167 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $8.45 3rd of 189 | $84.48 168th of 189 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 91.4 per 100k 170th of 184 | 1.2 per 100k tied 10th of 184 |
| Global Innovation Index Infrastructure RankMost Innovative Countries | 5th 5th of 132 | 120th 119th of 132 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 75.1 per 100k 173rd of 184 | 1.2 per 100k tied 17th of 184 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, ASR Both SexesLung Cancer Rates by Country | 40.8 per 100k 182nd of 184 | 3.0 per 100k tied 27th of 184 |
| Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 352,827 8th of 192 | 8 tied 167th of 192 |
| Global Innovation Index ScoreGlobal Innovation Index by Country | 56.3 10th of 132 | 14.9 120th of 132 |
| CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country | 9.13 t/cap 180th of 206 | 0.15 t/cap tied 7th of 206 |
| Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 44.0% 156th of 166 | 8.7% 18th of 166 |
| Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 100.0% tied 1st of 198 | 68.0% tied 174th of 198 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.39 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 179th of 198 | 0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 11th of 198 |
| 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 IndexMost Innovative Countries | 56.3 11th of 132 | 14.9 120th of 132 |
| Global Innovation Index Overall RankMost Innovative Countries | 11th 11th of 132 | 121st 120th of 132 |
| Lung Cancer Mortality, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 51.9 per 100k 166th of 184 | 1.0 per 100k tied 12th of 184 |
| Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 16th 16th of 132 | 124th 123rd of 132 |
| Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 44.0% 148th of 167 | 9.9% tied 13th of 167 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 52.0 per 100k 172nd of 184 | 3.5 per 100k tied 23rd of 184 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 93.0% tied 2nd of 198 | 44.0% tied 158th of 198 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 58.2 per 100k 170th of 182 | 1.1 per 100k tied 24th of 182 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, China or Uganda?
- China comes out ahead of Uganda on 275 of 466 statistics where one end is better, to 186 with 5 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 7 more categories. Uganda leads on Health, Politics & Government and Environment. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, China or Uganda?
- China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Uganda has 52,761,469 (30th of 235).
- How do China and Uganda compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
- How do China and Uganda compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
- Where does China beat Uganda most clearly?
- China ranks far ahead on Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 4,217,813 vs 4; Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 4,570,636 vs 5; Average IQ (IIT) (Average IQ by Country): 106.48 vs 88.49.
- Where does Uganda beat China most clearly?
- Uganda ranks far ahead on Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.9 vs 110.3; Stomach Cancer Mortality CR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.1 per 100k pop. vs 18.4 per 100k pop.; Stomach Cancer CR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.3 cases per 100k vs 25.4 cases per 100k.
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