France vs India
France comes out ahead of India on 369 of 611 statistics where one end is better, to 233 with 9 ties. France leads on Population, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 8 more categories. India leads on Travel and Health.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | France | India |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 66,746,401 23rd of 235 | 1,476,625,576 1st of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 83.0 24th of 215 | 72.2 135th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $63,975 28th of 184 | $11,748 123rd of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.54% 129th of 181 | 4.22% 71st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.4 tied 31st of 195 | 23.3 135th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $48,986 24th of 185 | $2,702 143rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- PopulationFrance · 19 statistics
- EducationFrance · 6 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyFrance · 37 statistics
- TravelIndia · 10 statistics
- LawFrance · 8 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentFrance · 40 statistics
- EnvironmentFrance · 44 statistics
- CultureFrance · 71 statistics
- Tech & BusinessFrance · 21 statistics
- HealthIndia · 199 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningFrance · 3 statistics
- Crime & SafetyFrance · 43 statistics
- EconomicsFrance · 79 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | France | India |
|---|---|---|
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 69.8 7th of 177 | 22.5 176th of 177 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $41.00 tied 218th of 231 | $9.00 tied 2nd of 231 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 87.77 per 100k 196th of 204 | 1.7 per 100k tied 4th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 95.36 per 100k 195th of 204 | 1.83 per 100k 4th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 103.42 per 100k 194th of 204 | 1.96 per 100k 3rd of 204 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $115 221st of 231 | $28.00 tied 5th of 231 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $236 tied 219th of 231 | $55.00 4th of 231 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $53.00 tied 215th of 231 | $12.00 tied 1st of 231 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $27.00 tied 215th of 231 | $6.00 tied 1st of 231 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 39.25 per 100k 192nd of 204 | 1.73 per 100k tied 6th of 204 |
| Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 30.1% 156th of 166 | 3.8% tied 5th of 166 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 90.89 15th of 171 | 39.6 168th of 171 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 1.1% tied 181st of 189 | 6.5% tied 13th of 189 |
| LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 14th 14th of 167 | 161st 161st of 167 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 72.3 tied 18th of 179 | 13.5 176th of 179 |
| Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 34.16 per 100k 193rd of 204 | 1.64 per 100k tied 13th of 204 |
| % Risk of Prostate Cancer at 74Prostate Cancer Rates by Country | 10.8% tied 172nd of 185 | 0.67% tied 11th of 185 |
| Cancer Rate Total - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 339.0 175th of 183 | 98.5 17th of 183 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 301.0 174th of 183 | 100.8 16th of 183 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 27.54 per 100k 190th of 203 | 0.25 per 100k tied 17th of 203 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 29.37 per 100k 190th of 204 | 1.55 per 100k 17th of 204 |
| Prostate Cancer Age-Standardized RateProstate Cancer Rates by Country | 82.3 per 100k 168th of 185 | 5.6 per 100k 12th of 185 |
| Melanoma Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 222.72 per 100k 194th of 204 | 1.2 per 100k 22nd of 204 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $1,737 169th of 196 | $409 4th of 196 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 10,811 per 100k 196th of 204 | 6,272 per 100k 25th of 204 |
| Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 67.8 tied 21st of 179 | 30.4 170th of 179 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 9% tied 159th of 171 | 21.7% 18th of 171 |
| Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 28.5% 157th of 164 | 0.4% tied 21st of 164 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 26.4 per 100k 190th of 204 | 0.24 per 100k 22nd of 204 |
| Melanoma Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 217.57 per 100k 192nd of 204 | 1.36 per 100k 24th of 204 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, France or India?
- France comes out ahead of India on 369 of 611 statistics where one end is better, to 233 with 9 ties. France leads on Population, Education and Infrastructure & Energy and 8 more categories. India leads on Travel and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, France or India?
- France has a population of 66,746,401 (23rd of 235 countries) and India has 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235).
- How do France and India compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): France 83.0 (24th of 215), India 72.2 (135th of 215) among countries. France ranks better.
- How do France and India compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): France $63,975 (28th of 184), India $11,748 (123rd of 184) among countries. France ranks better.
- Where does France beat India most clearly?
- France ranks far ahead on EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 69.8 vs 22.5; Environmental Quality (Social Progress Index by Country): 90.89 vs 39.6; LP Natural Environment (Legatum Prosperity Index): 14th vs 161st.
- Where does India beat France most clearly?
- India ranks far ahead on Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $9.00 vs $41.00; Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - Male (Male Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.7 per 100k vs 87.77 per 100k; Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - All (Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.83 per 100k vs 95.36 per 100k.
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