Which has more people, Ethiopia or Russia?

Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Russia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.

Where does Ethiopia beat Russia most clearly?

Ethiopia ranks far ahead on Opioid Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 47.04 per 100k vs 449.85 per 100k; Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - Male (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 2,837 per 100k vs 15,788 per 100k; Other Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 5.73 per 100k vs 37.3 per 100k.

Where does Russia beat Ethiopia most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 44.0%; Literacy Rate - Female (Literacy Rate by Country): 99.9% vs 50.0%; Education 2016 to 2021 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 12.8% vs 2.2%.

Ethiopia vs Russia

Russia comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 254 of 482 statistics where one end is better, to 219 with 9 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health, Law and Travel. Russia leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 7 more categories.

482 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Ethiopia

Wins: 219
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 3

Russia

Wins: 254
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 10

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Ethiopia	Russia
Population	138,902,185 10th of 235	143,394,458 9th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	67.6 168th of 215	73.4 120th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,622 166th of 184	$49,568 47th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.32% 53rd of 181	2.13% 18th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	56.6% 189th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	34.5 160th of 195	4.1 tied 39th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$933 174th of 185	$17,547 63rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationRussia · 10 statistics
Tech & BusinessRussia · 21 statistics
PopulationRussia · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyRussia · 37 statistics
HealthEthiopia · 201 statistics
EconomicsRussia · 76 statistics
LawEthiopia · 6 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningRussia · 3 statistics
TravelEthiopia · 10 statistics
CultureRussia · 70 statistics
EnvironmentRussia · 46 statistics
Crime & SafetyRussia · 45 statistics
Politics & GovernmentRussia · 39 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Ethiopia	Russia
Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country	47.04 per 100k 5th of 204	449.85 per 100k 199th of 204
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	44.0% 193rd of 198	100.0% tied 1st of 198
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,837 per 100k 21st of 204	15,788 per 100k 201st of 204
Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country	5.73 per 100k 3rd of 202	37.3 per 100k 181st of 202
Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country	56.5 per 100k 7th of 183	153.0 per 100k 168th of 183
CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.16 t/cap tied 10th of 206	14.06 t/cap 192nd of 206
Heart Disease All Ages Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	89.21 per 100k 18th of 204	606 per 100k 195th of 204
Literacy Rate - FemaleLiteracy Rate by Country	50.0% 155th of 172	99.9% 7th of 172
Heart Disease All Ages Death Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	85.25 per 100k 18th of 204	588 per 100k 193rd of 204
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	6.5% tied 13th of 189	1.3% tied 175th of 189
Education 2016 to 2021Most Dangerous Countries for Women	2.2% 180th of 185	12.8% tied 20th of 185
Medical DoctorsDoctors per Capita by Country	1.56 per 10k 176th of 195	51.11 per 10k 9th of 195
CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.05 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 5th of 198	0.33 tonnes/$1kGDP 177th of 198
CO2 Emissions per Person (Tonnes)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	0.15 17th of 203	13.98 190th of 203
Literacy Rate - MaleLiteracy Rate by Country	71.0% 155th of 173	99.9% 8th of 173
Heart Disease All Ages Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	93.13 per 100k 25th of 204	627 per 100k 198th of 204
Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	42.8% 150th of 157	95.5% tied 17th of 157
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	12 138th of 158	1,480,184 5th of 158
Total Population Literacy RateLiteracy Rate by Country	60.5% 168th of 187	99.9% 11th of 187
Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	31 tied 147th of 169	1,529,886 6th of 169
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	9.77% 5th of 185	1% 159th of 185
Heart Disease All Ages DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,976 per 100k 12th of 204	13,771 per 100k 180th of 204
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	6.1% tied 11th of 189	0.7% tied 165th of 189
Ecological FootprintHappy Planet Index by Country	0.2 tCO2e 1st of 149	12.09 tCO2e 122nd of 149
Women's EducationMost Dangerous Countries for Women	1.6 years tied 191st of 198	12.5 years tied 31st of 198
Renewable Energy Consumption as % of Total ConsumptionRenewable Energy by Country	90.6% 7th of 206	3.5% 172nd of 206
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,588 per 100k 30th of 204	10,105 per 100k 193rd of 204
Ecological Footprint per PersonEcological Footprint by Country	0.9 ha/capita tied 14th of 126	5.4 ha/capita tied 116th of 126
Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	0.4% 1st of 170	27.5% tied 135th of 170
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	5.4% 5th of 166	34.1% 136th of 166

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Quick answers

Which is better, Ethiopia or Russia?: Russia comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 254 of 482 statistics where one end is better, to 219 with 9 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health, Law and Travel. Russia leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Ethiopia or Russia?: Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
How do Ethiopia and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Russia ranks better.
How do Ethiopia and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
Where does Ethiopia beat Russia most clearly?: Ethiopia ranks far ahead on Opioid Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 47.04 per 100k vs 449.85 per 100k; Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - Male (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 2,837 per 100k vs 15,788 per 100k; Other Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 5.73 per 100k vs 37.3 per 100k.
Where does Russia beat Ethiopia most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 44.0%; Literacy Rate - Female (Literacy Rate by Country): 99.9% vs 50.0%; Education 2016 to 2021 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 12.8% vs 2.2%.

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