Which has more people, Ethiopia or Italy?

Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Italy has 58,926,166 (25th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Italy 84.0 (11th of 215) among countries. Italy ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Italy $62,803 (30th of 184) among countries. Italy ranks better.

Where does Ethiopia beat Italy most clearly?

Ethiopia ranks far ahead on Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.01 vs $0.42; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.5% vs 0.8%; Crude Cancer Rate - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 45.9 per 100k pop. vs 790.2 per 100k pop..

Where does Italy beat Ethiopia most clearly?

Italy ranks far ahead on EPI Safe Drinking Water Score (Water Quality by Country): 100.0 vs 19.2; Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 96.6% vs 42.8%; EPI Sanitation & Drinking Water (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 97.15 vs 20.93.

Ethiopia vs Italy

Italy comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 293 of 495 statistics where one end is better, to 199 with 3 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health and Travel. Italy leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories.

495 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.

Ethiopia

Wins: 199
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 2

Italy

Wins: 293
Avg. percentile: 57
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Ethiopia	Italy
Population	138,902,185 10th of 235	58,926,166 25th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	67.6 168th of 215	84.0 11th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,622 166th of 184	$62,803 30th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.32% 53rd of 181	6.39% 116th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	56.6% 189th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	34.5 160th of 195	2.3 tied 16th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$933 174th of 185	$43,309 26th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationItaly · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessItaly · 21 statistics
PopulationItaly · 19 statistics
Politics & GovernmentItaly · 40 statistics
LawItaly · 6 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyItaly · 37 statistics
CultureItaly · 71 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningItaly · 3 statistics
EnvironmentItaly · 47 statistics
Crime & SafetyItaly · 45 statistics
EconomicsItaly · 78 statistics
HealthEthiopia · 201 statistics
TravelEthiopia · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Ethiopia	Italy
Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country	$0.01 2nd of 144	$0.42 142nd of 144
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	6.5% tied 13th of 189	0.8% tied 186th of 189
Crude Cancer Rate - MaleCancer Rates by Country	45.9 per 100k pop. 11th of 183	790.2 per 100k pop. 175th of 183
Heart Disease All Ages DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,976 per 100k 12th of 204	15,483 per 100k 194th of 204
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	9.77% 5th of 185	0.54% 169th of 185
Mortality, Male - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country	32.6 per 100k 11th of 183	353.5 per 100k 173rd of 183
EPI Safe Drinking Water ScoreWater Quality by Country	19.2 156th of 172	100.0 tied 1st of 172
Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	86.1% 7th of 186	58.5% 171st of 186
Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	42.8% 150th of 157	96.6% 12th of 157
EPI Sanitation & Drinking WaterEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	20.93 159th of 176	97.15 5th of 176
Partner ViolenceMost Dangerous Countries for Women	26.5% 188th of 198	3.5% tied 15th of 198
Mortality To Incidence RatioCervical Cancer Rates by Country	0.72 tied 159th of 176	0.32 tied 7th of 176
Medical DoctorsDoctors per Capita by Country	1.56 per 10k 176th of 195	53.06 per 10k 7th of 195
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	44.0% 193rd of 198	99.0% tied 21st of 198
Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer	$0.91 5th of 171	$6.25 tied 149th of 171
Per Capita Healthcare CostsHealth Care Costs by Country	$27 6th of 190	$3,135 165th of 190
Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	80.6% 6th of 186	49.5% 161st of 186
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	6.1% tied 11th of 189	0.7% tied 165th of 189
Culture Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	159th 156th of 171	16th 16th of 171
% of Population with Access to Basic WaterCountries Without Clean Water	52.0% tied 216th of 224	100.0% tied 1st of 224
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	12 138th of 158	201,036 9th of 158
GDI Male Human DevelopmentGender Development Index by Country	0.525 174th of 183	0.925 25th of 183
Male Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country	75.8 6th of 183	312.1 155th of 183
Mortality, All - ASRCancer Rates by Country	45.3 per 100k 29th of 183	321.4 per 100k 178th of 183
Still Birth RateStillbirth Rates by Country	20.6 per 1k 170th of 193	2.2 per 1k tied 11th of 193
Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	31 tied 147th of 169	382,596 11th of 169
GDP per Capita - World BankGDP per Capita by Country	$933 current USD 170th of 180	$43,309 current USD 25th of 180
Dementia Incidence (per 100k)Dementia Rates by Country	33.08 per 100k 38th of 204	419 per 100k 202nd of 204
Crude Cancer Rate - AllCancer Rates by Country	66.5 per 100k pop. 28th of 183	723.9 per 100k pop. 175th of 183
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$933 174th of 185	$43,309 26th of 185

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Quick answers

Which is better, Ethiopia or Italy?: Italy comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 293 of 495 statistics where one end is better, to 199 with 3 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health and Travel. Italy leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population 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 Italy?: Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Italy has 58,926,166 (25th of 235).
How do Ethiopia and Italy compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Italy 84.0 (11th of 215) among countries. Italy ranks better.
How do Ethiopia and Italy compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Italy $62,803 (30th of 184) among countries. Italy ranks better.
Where does Ethiopia beat Italy most clearly?: Ethiopia ranks far ahead on Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.01 vs $0.42; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.5% vs 0.8%; Crude Cancer Rate - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 45.9 per 100k pop. vs 790.2 per 100k pop..
Where does Italy beat Ethiopia most clearly?: Italy ranks far ahead on EPI Safe Drinking Water Score (Water Quality by Country): 100.0 vs 19.2; Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 96.6% vs 42.8%; EPI Sanitation & Drinking Water (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 97.15 vs 20.93.

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