Which has more people, Ethiopia or Uganda?

Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Uganda has 52,761,469 (30th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215) among countries. Uganda ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184) among countries. Ethiopia ranks better.

Where does Ethiopia beat Uganda most clearly?

Ethiopia ranks far ahead on International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 51st vs 1,120th; New HIV Infection Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 0.1 per 1k vs 0.79 per 1k; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $28.54 vs $84.48.

Where does Uganda beat Ethiopia most clearly?

Uganda ranks far ahead on % w/ Depression (Depression Rates by Country): 2.88% vs 4.6%; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.88 per 100k vs 4.6 per 100k; Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.9 vs 105.5.

Ethiopia vs Uganda

Uganda comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 263 of 477 statistics where one end is better, to 197 with 17 ties. Ethiopia leads on Tech & Business, Travel and Law. Uganda leads on Politics & Government, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 6 more categories.

477 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 17 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Ethiopia

Wins: 197
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 3

Uganda

Wins: 263
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Ethiopia	Uganda
Population	138,902,185 10th of 235	52,761,469 30th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	67.6 168th of 215	68.5 164th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,622 166th of 184	$3,488 168th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.32% 53rd of 181	2.75% 31st of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	56.6% 189th of 214	55.3% tied 191st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	34.5 160th of 195	35.9 165th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$933 174th of 185	$1,206 166th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentUganda · 39 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyUganda · 34 statistics
EducationUganda · 9 statistics
PopulationUganda · 19 statistics
EnvironmentUganda · 48 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningUganda · 3 statistics
Crime & SafetyUganda · 45 statistics
Tech & BusinessEthiopia · 20 statistics
TravelEthiopia · 10 statistics
EconomicsUganda · 75 statistics
LawEthiopia · 6 statistics
CultureUganda · 70 statistics
HealthEven · 206 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Ethiopia	Uganda
International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	51st 49th of 171	1,120th 171st of 171
% w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country	4.6% 144th of 184	2.88% 13th of 184
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	4.6 per 100k 157th of 202	2.88 per 100k 15th of 202
New HIV Infection RateHIV Rates by Country	0.1 per 1k tied 4th of 128	0.79 per 1k 117th of 128
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$28.54 43rd of 189	$84.48 168th of 189
Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country	56.5 per 100k 7th of 183	116.3 per 100k 125th of 183
Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country	74.5 per 100k 41st of 182	113.9 per 100k tied 157th of 182
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	72.3% 39th of 171	82.8% 136th of 171
Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country	$0.01 2nd of 144	$0.17 tied 82nd of 144
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	31.1 44th of 172	42.7 140th of 172
Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country	$5.52 18th of 205	$30.45 130th of 205
Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	105.5 tied 117th of 198	102.9 tied 17th of 198
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.49% tied 55th of 185	0.99% tied 149th of 185
Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	13 per 100k tied 70th of 176	30 per 100k 159th of 176
% Risk of Prostate Cancer at 74Prostate Cancer Rates by Country	1% 21st of 185	5.3% tied 111th of 185
Economic Freedom ScoreFreest Countries	5.01 tied 151st of 163	6.87 72nd of 163
Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country	15.0% tied 44th of 150	30.0% tied 130th of 150
EFW Score (Fraser)Capitalist Countries	5.0 tied 150th of 163	6.9 72nd of 163
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	-17.1% 6th of 191	22.1% tied 97th of 191
Vacc. Rate IPV1Vaccination Rates by Country	73.0% tied 168th of 193	96.0% tied 71st of 193
Prostate Cancer Age-Standardized RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country	8.0 per 100k 20th of 185	43.1 per 100k 107th of 185
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$45,270 124th of 179	$183,216 40th of 179
Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	43.2 tied 85th of 136	26.0 tied 22nd of 136
Male Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country	75.8 6th of 183	156.2 85th of 183
Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	15.7 91st of 136	8.5 tied 32nd of 136
Vacc. Rate PCV3Vaccination Rates by Country	73.0% 129th of 156	91.0% tied 57th of 156
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	62.3% tied 101st of 198	80.1% tied 17th of 198
Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country	1.44 61st of 143	0.01 tied 1st of 143
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	62.3% 87th of 188	39.7% 164th of 188
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$63.00 tied 98th of 231	$73.00 tied 194th of 231

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Quick answers

Which is better, Ethiopia or Uganda?: Uganda comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 263 of 477 statistics where one end is better, to 197 with 17 ties. Ethiopia leads on Tech & Business, Travel and Law. Uganda leads on Politics & Government, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Ethiopia or Uganda?: Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Uganda has 52,761,469 (30th of 235).
How do Ethiopia and Uganda compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215) among countries. Uganda ranks better.
How do Ethiopia and Uganda compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184) among countries. Ethiopia ranks better.
Where does Ethiopia beat Uganda most clearly?: Ethiopia ranks far ahead on International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 51st vs 1,120th; New HIV Infection Rate (HIV Rates by Country): 0.1 per 1k vs 0.79 per 1k; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $28.54 vs $84.48.
Where does Uganda beat Ethiopia most clearly?: Uganda ranks far ahead on % w/ Depression (Depression Rates by Country): 2.88% vs 4.6%; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.88 per 100k vs 4.6 per 100k; Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.9 vs 105.5.

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