Which has more people, Ethiopia or Germany?

Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Germany has 83,644,258 (19th of 235).

How do Ethiopia and Germany compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Germany 80.8 (47th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.

How do Ethiopia and Germany compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Germany $75,407 (17th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.

Where does Ethiopia beat Germany most clearly?

Ethiopia ranks far ahead on Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.01 vs $0.40; Per Capita Healthcare Costs (Health Care Costs by Country): $27 vs $6,182; Heart Disease All Ages DALYs (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 3,976 per 100k vs 16,939 per 100k.

Where does Germany beat Ethiopia most clearly?

Germany ranks far ahead on Education 2005 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 14.1 vs 2.1; Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 5th vs 133rd; Women's Education (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 14.0 years vs 1.6 years.

Ethiopia vs Germany

Germany comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 283 of 489 statistics where one end is better, to 201 with 5 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health and Travel. Germany leads on Education, Politics & Government and Tech & Business and 8 more categories.

489 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 5 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Ethiopia

Wins: 201
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 2

Germany

Wins: 283
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Ethiopia	Germany
Population	138,902,185 10th of 235	83,644,258 19th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	67.6 168th of 215	80.8 47th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,622 166th of 184	$75,407 17th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.32% 53rd of 181	3.71% 63rd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	56.6% 189th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	34.5 160th of 195	3.1 tied 26th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$933 174th of 185	$60,496 16th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationGermany · 7 statistics
Politics & GovernmentGermany · 40 statistics
Tech & BusinessGermany · 21 statistics
PopulationGermany · 19 statistics
LawGermany · 6 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGermany · 37 statistics
CultureGermany · 71 statistics
EnvironmentGermany · 46 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningGermany · 3 statistics
Crime & SafetyGermany · 43 statistics
EconomicsGermany · 77 statistics
HealthEthiopia · 200 statistics
TravelEthiopia · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Ethiopia	Germany
Education 2005 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	2.1 155th of 158	14.1 1st of 158
Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research RankMost Innovative Countries	133rd 132nd of 132	5th 5th of 132
Women's EducationMost Dangerous Countries for Women	1.6 years tied 191st of 198	14.0 years tied 1st of 198
Education 2016 to 2021Most Dangerous Countries for Women	2.2% 180th of 185	13.8% tied 3rd of 185
Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country	$0.01 2nd of 144	$0.40 139th of 144
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$3,600 156th of 158	$369,727 6th of 158
ICI ScoreAverage IQ by Country	10.3 tied 121st of 127	64.2 tied 2nd of 127
Education IndexEducation Index by Country	0.34 tied 185th of 192	0.96 tied 5th of 192
WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.27 137th of 142	0.86 5th of 142
GDI Male Human DevelopmentGender Development Index by Country	0.525 174th of 183	0.97 4th of 183
LP Infrastructure & Market AccessLegatum Prosperity Index	160th 160th of 167	5th tied 6th of 167
Global Innovation Index ScoreGlobal Innovation Index by Country	12.3 129th of 132	58.1 8th of 132
Per Capita Healthcare CostsHealth Care Costs by Country	$27 6th of 190	$6,182 180th of 190
Heart Disease All Ages DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,976 per 100k 12th of 204	16,939 per 100k 198th of 204
Global Innovation IndexMost Innovative Countries	12.3 129th of 132	58.1 9th of 132
Global Innovation Index Overall RankMost Innovative Countries	130th 129th of 132	9th 9th of 132
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	6.5% tied 13th of 189	0.8% tied 186th of 189
WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.31 tied 133rd of 142	0.86 tied 4th of 142
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	9.77% 5th of 185	0.24% 173rd of 185
Human Development IndexStandard of Living by Country	0.497 180th of 193	0.959 tied 5th of 193
Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	133rd 132nd of 132	13th 13th of 132
SusceptabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country	61.91 186th of 193	6.38 13th of 193
WJP RoLI Regulatory Enforcement ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.35 tied 133rd of 142	0.84 tied 7th of 142
GDI Female Human DevelopmentGender Development Index by Country	0.465 171st of 183	0.946 tied 7th of 183
WJP Rule of Law Index Overall ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.36 tied 131st of 142	0.83 tied 5th of 142
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	6.1% tied 11th of 189	-0.1% 179th of 189
Crude Cancer Rate - MaleCancer Rates by Country	45.9 per 100k pop. 11th of 183	779.4 per 100k pop. 173rd of 183
EPI Safe Drinking Water ScoreWater Quality by Country	19.2 156th of 172	100.0 tied 1st of 172
Freedom & ChoiceSocial Progress Index by Country	45.78 152nd of 167	90.87 5th of 167
Global Innovation Index Creative Outputs RankMost Innovative Countries	122nd 121st of 132	5th 5th of 132

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Quick answers

Which is better, Ethiopia or Germany?: Germany comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 283 of 489 statistics where one end is better, to 201 with 5 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health and Travel. Germany leads on Education, Politics & Government and Tech & Business and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Ethiopia or Germany?: Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Germany has 83,644,258 (19th of 235).
How do Ethiopia and Germany compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Germany 80.8 (47th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.
How do Ethiopia and Germany compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Germany $75,407 (17th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.
Where does Ethiopia beat Germany most clearly?: Ethiopia ranks far ahead on Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.01 vs $0.40; Per Capita Healthcare Costs (Health Care Costs by Country): $27 vs $6,182; Heart Disease All Ages DALYs (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 3,976 per 100k vs 16,939 per 100k.
Where does Germany beat Ethiopia most clearly?: Germany ranks far ahead on Education 2005 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 14.1 vs 2.1; Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 5th vs 133rd; Women's Education (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 14.0 years vs 1.6 years.

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