Which has more people, Ethiopia or Vietnam?

Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

Where does Ethiopia beat Vietnam most clearly?

Ethiopia ranks far ahead on CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.05 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.3 tonnes/$1kGDP; Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017 (Colon Cancer Rate by Country): -17.1% vs 51.9%; Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 6.1% vs 39.9%.

Where does Vietnam beat Ethiopia most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on LP Infrastructure & Market Access (Legatum Prosperity Index): 5th vs 160th; Median Fixed Broadband DL Speed (Internet Speeds by Country): 273.64 Mbps vs 9.37 Mbps; Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 98.0% vs 44.0%.

Ethiopia vs Vietnam

Vietnam comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 305 of 478 statistics where one end is better, to 165 with 8 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health. Vietnam leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 9 more categories.

478 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Ethiopia

Wins: 165
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 1

Vietnam

Wins: 305
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 12

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Ethiopia	Vietnam
Population	138,902,185 10th of 235	102,177,431 16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	67.6 168th of 215	74.7 106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,622 166th of 184	$18,088 101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.32% 53rd of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	56.6% 189th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	34.5 160th of 195	12.0 tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$933 174th of 185	$5,066 116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationVietnam · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessVietnam · 21 statistics
PopulationVietnam · 19 statistics
TravelVietnam · 10 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 36 statistics
EconomicsVietnam · 78 statistics
CultureVietnam · 71 statistics
Crime & SafetyVietnam · 45 statistics
Politics & GovernmentVietnam · 38 statistics
LawVietnam · 6 statistics
EnvironmentVietnam · 46 statistics
HealthEthiopia · 193 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Ethiopia	Vietnam
LP Infrastructure & Market AccessLegatum Prosperity Index	160th 160th of 167	5th tied 6th of 167
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	9.37 Mbps 153rd of 156	273.64 Mbps 11th of 156
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	44.0% 193rd of 198	98.0% tied 24th of 198
CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.05 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 5th of 198	0.3 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 173rd of 198
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	-17.1% 6th of 191	51.9% 159th of 191
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	6.1% 3rd of 167	39.9% 136th of 167
Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country	56.5 per 100k 7th of 183	132.6 per 100k 149th of 183
COVID Vaccination RateCOVID Vaccines by Country	60 doses per 100k tied 166th of 200	274 doses per 100k 12th of 200
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.37% tied 27th of 184	1.6% tied 167th of 184
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	8.8% 5th of 167	40.6% 132nd of 167
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	4.6 per 100k 157th of 202	2.72 per 100k 5th of 202
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	3.3 cases per 100k tied 27th of 185	13.4 cases per 100k 168th of 185
Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country	81.0% tied 162nd of 193	99.0% tied 1st of 193
% of Population at High Flood RiskFlooding by Country	11.2% 48th of 185	46.0% 183rd of 185
Vacc. Rate MCV1Vaccination Rates by Country	72.0% tied 162nd of 193	98.0% tied 22nd of 193
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	36.99 per 100k 41st of 204	201.92 per 100k 185th of 204
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	-11.4% 130th of 175	56.2% 7th of 175
% of Population Who Completed Primary Series COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country	38.0% tied 152nd of 200	88.0% tied 14th of 200
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	-0.42% tied 124th of 167	0.9% 11th of 167
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	5.4% 5th of 166	30.1% tied 117th of 166
Starvation Death RateStarvation Deaths by Country	6.01 ASR per 100K pop. 175th of 202	0.29 ASR per 100K pop. tied 37th of 202
Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries	133rd 132nd of 132	43rd 43rd of 132
Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country	59.0% tied 163rd of 189	95.0% tied 34th of 189
% of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country	46.0% tied 146th of 200	93.0% tied 13th of 200
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.49% tied 55th of 185	2.4% tied 179th of 185
Global Innovation Index Creative Outputs RankMost Innovative Countries	122nd 121st of 132	34th 34th of 132
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.34% tied 50th of 184	1.3% tied 174th of 184
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	3.1 cases per 100k tied 50th of 185	10.9 cases per 100k 174th of 185
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.8 per 100k pop. tied 32nd of 185	13.4 per 100k pop. tied 153rd of 185
Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country	73.0% tied 157th of 189	97.0% tied 27th of 189

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Quick answers

Which is better, Ethiopia or Vietnam?: Vietnam comes out ahead of Ethiopia on 305 of 478 statistics where one end is better, to 165 with 8 ties. Ethiopia leads on Health. Vietnam leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Ethiopia or Vietnam?: Ethiopia has a population of 138,902,185 (10th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do Ethiopia and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Ethiopia 67.6 (168th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
How do Ethiopia and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Ethiopia $3,622 (166th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
Where does Ethiopia beat Vietnam most clearly?: Ethiopia ranks far ahead on CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.05 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.3 tonnes/$1kGDP; Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017 (Colon Cancer Rate by Country): -17.1% vs 51.9%; Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 6.1% vs 39.9%.
Where does Vietnam beat Ethiopia most clearly?: Vietnam ranks far ahead on LP Infrastructure & Market Access (Legatum Prosperity Index): 5th vs 160th; Median Fixed Broadband DL Speed (Internet Speeds by Country): 273.64 Mbps vs 9.37 Mbps; Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 98.0% vs 44.0%.

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