

Ethiopia vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 288 of 475 statistics where one end is better, to 183 with 4 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health and Travel. United Kingdom leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories.
475 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 183
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 288
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Ethiopia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 138,902,185 10th of 235 | 69,931,528 22nd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 67.6 168th of 215 | 81.4 42nd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,622 166th of 184 | $64,606 26th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.32% 53rd of 181 | 4.75% 80th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 56.6% 189th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 34.5 160th of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $933 174th of 185 | $57,602 18th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited Kingdom · 7 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited Kingdom · 21 statistics
- PopulationUnited Kingdom · 19 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited Kingdom · 39 statistics
- LawUnited Kingdom · 6 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Kingdom · 37 statistics
- CultureUnited Kingdom · 69 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited Kingdom · 46 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited Kingdom · 3 statistics
- EconomicsUnited Kingdom · 76 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited Kingdom · 43 statistics
- HealthEthiopia · 199 statistics
- TravelEthiopia · 10 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Ethiopia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 133rd 132nd of 132 | 3rd 3rd of 132 |
| Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 5.73 per 100k 3rd of 202 | 61.33 per 100k 198th of 202 |
| Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research RankMost Innovative Countries | 133rd 132nd of 132 | 7th 7th of 132 |
| Global Innovation Index ScoreGlobal Innovation Index by Country | 12.3 129th of 132 | 61.0 4th of 132 |
| Global Innovation IndexMost Innovative Countries | 12.3 129th of 132 | 61 5th of 132 |
| Global Innovation Index Overall RankMost Innovative Countries | 130th 129th of 132 | 5th 5th of 132 |
| Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country | 47.04 per 100k 5th of 204 | 444.38 per 100k 197th of 204 |
| ICI ScoreAverage IQ by Country | 10.3 tied 121st of 127 | 64.2 tied 2nd of 127 |
| Electricity Cost per kWhCost of Electricity by Country | $0.01 2nd of 144 | $0.40 137th of 144 |
| Women's EducationMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 1.6 years tied 191st of 198 | 13.6 years tied 6th of 198 |
| Education 2016 to 2021Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 2.2% 180th of 185 | 13.4% tied 9th of 185 |
| Education 2005 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 2.1 155th of 158 | 12.7 tied 9th of 158 |
| Education IndexEducation Index by Country | 0.34 tied 185th of 192 | 0.94 tied 11th of 192 |
| Global Innovation Index Creative Outputs RankMost Innovative Countries | 122nd 121st of 132 | 3rd 3rd of 132 |
| Mortality To Incidence RatioCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 0.72 tied 159th of 176 | 0.3 tied 3rd of 176 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 6.1% tied 11th of 189 | -0.3% tied 180th of 189 |
| Per Capita Healthcare CostsHealth Care Costs by Country | $27 6th of 190 | $5,036 175th of 190 |
| EPI Sanitation & Drinking WaterEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 20.93 159th of 176 | 99.1 3rd of 176 |
| EPI Safe Drinking Water ScoreWater Quality by Country | 19.2 156th of 172 | 100.0 tied 1st of 172 |
| GDI Male Human DevelopmentGender Development Index by Country | 0.525 174th of 183 | 0.953 13th of 183 |
| LP Infrastructure & Market AccessLegatum Prosperity Index | 160th 160th of 167 | 12th 14th of 167 |
| WJP RoLI Open Government ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.3 tied 133rd of 142 | 0.8 tied 10th of 142 |
| EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 1.18 tied 152nd of 162 | 9.41 tied 7th of 162 |
| LP Investment EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 155th 155th of 167 | 10th 10th of 167 |
| WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.27 137th of 142 | 0.8 14th of 142 |
| Human Development IndexStandard of Living by Country | 0.497 180th of 193 | 0.946 tied 13th of 193 |
| WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.31 tied 133rd of 142 | 0.82 tied 10th of 142 |
| Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 128th 127th of 132 | 14th 14th of 132 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 22.98 150th of 173 | 100 tied 1st of 173 |
| Economic Freedom ScoreFreest Countries | 5.01 tied 151st of 163 | 7.88 13th of 163 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Ethiopia or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 288 of 475 statistics where one end is better, to 183 with 4 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health and Travel. United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?
- Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and United Kingdom has 69,931,528 (22nd of 235).
- How do Ethiopia and United Kingdom compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), United Kingdom 81.4 (42nd of 215) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- How do Ethiopia and United Kingdom compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), United Kingdom $64,606 (26th of 184) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- Where does Ethiopia beat United Kingdom most clearly?
- Ethiopia ranks far ahead on Other Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 5.73 per 100k vs 61.33 per 100k; Opioid Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 47.04 per 100k vs 444.38 per 100k; Electricity Cost per kWh (Cost of Electricity by Country): $0.01 vs $0.40.
- Where does United Kingdom beat Ethiopia most clearly?
- United Kingdom ranks far ahead on Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 3rd vs 133rd; Global Innovation Index Human Capitol and Research Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 7th vs 133rd; Global Innovation Index Score (Global Innovation Index by Country): 61.0 vs 12.3.
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