Guinea vs Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone comes out ahead of Guinea on 230 of 410 statistics where one end is better, to 165 with 15 ties. Guinea leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Tech & Business and Economics and 2 more categories. Sierra Leone leads on Law, Travel and Politics & Government and 5 more categories.
410 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 165
- Avg. percentile
- 37
- Categories led
- 5
- Wins
- 230
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 8
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Guinea | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 15,441,993 75th of 235 | 8,996,745 101st of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 60.9 208th of 215 | 62.0 204th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $4,935 153rd of 184 | $3,717 164th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.16% 94th of 181 | 3.15% 45th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 53.8% 195th of 214 | 39.2% 204th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 59.8 189th of 195 | 54.6 184th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,877 155th of 185 | $846 177th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- LawSierra Leone · 6 statistics
- TravelSierra Leone · 10 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningGuinea · 3 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentSierra Leone · 38 statistics
- Tech & BusinessGuinea · 3 statistics
- HealthSierra Leone · 182 statistics
- EconomicsGuinea · 67 statistics
- PopulationGuinea · 19 statistics
- CultureSierra Leone · 61 statistics
- Crime & SafetySierra Leone · 42 statistics
- EducationSierra Leone · 8 statistics
- EnvironmentSierra Leone · 41 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyGuinea · 28 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Guinea | Sierra Leone |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 61,059 166th of 183 | 166 10th of 183 |
| Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 90.3 per 100k 136th of 183 | 24.7 per 100k 1st of 183 |
| V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.27 tied 146th of 175 | 0.9 tied 18th of 175 |
| Climate ChangeGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 22.2 171st of 179 | 46.8 59th of 179 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $21.00 tied 32nd of 231 | $26.00 tied 166th of 231 |
| EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country | 23.9 tied 53rd of 180 | 9.7 150th of 180 |
| Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 30.5 per 100k 160th of 176 | 12.6 per 100k tied 65th of 176 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $34.00 tied 155th of 231 | $29.00 tied 31st of 231 |
| Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country | 75.0% 136th of 153 | 97.0% tied 51st of 153 |
| % Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country | 2.4% tied 179th of 185 | 0.56% tied 81st of 185 |
| Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 73.8 tied 137th of 198 | 92.5 36th of 198 |
| Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country | $3,286 LCU/INT 7th of 182 | $5 LCU/INT 99th of 182 |
| Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country | 55.0% 186th of 192 | 91.0% tied 88th of 192 |
| Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country | 87.5 per 100k 89th of 182 | 25.5 per 100k 1st of 182 |
| Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country | 81.6% 127th of 171 | 73.2% 45th of 171 |
| Access Tt Justice (0-4)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 1.5 tied 162nd of 198 | 2.8 tied 66th of 198 |
| Average Vaccination RateVaccination Rates by Country | 60.8% 184th of 193 | 88.4% tied 93rd of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 63.0% tied 175th of 189 | 91.0% tied 86th of 189 |
| Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 63.0% tied 179th of 192 | 91.0% tied 92nd of 192 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 11th 11th of 171 | 86th 84th of 171 |
| Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech | 0.36 tied 133rd of 170 | 0.64 tied 60th of 170 |
| V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.36 129th of 175 | 0.58 tied 52nd of 175 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country | 63.0% tied 180th of 193 | 91.0% tied 94th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate MCV1Vaccination Rates by Country | 60.0% 180th of 193 | 90.0% tied 94th of 193 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 5.23% 10th of 206 | 34.3% 96th of 206 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 8.6% tied 164th of 171 | 15.0% tied 94th of 171 |
| Estimated Road Traffic Death RateRoad Deaths by Country | 37.4 per 100k 188th of 188 | 13.8 per 100k 111th of 188 |
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | -0.37 tied 51st of 174 | 1.8 122nd of 174 |
| Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country | 15.0% tied 44th of 150 | 25.0% tied 113th of 150 |
| Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer | $3.14 94th of 171 | $1.55 30th of 171 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Guinea or Sierra Leone?
- Sierra Leone comes out ahead of Guinea on 230 of 410 statistics where one end is better, to 165 with 15 ties. Guinea leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Tech & Business and Economics and 2 more categories. Sierra Leone leads on Law, Travel and Politics & Government and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Guinea or Sierra Leone?
- Guinea has a population of 15,441,993 (75th of 235 countries) and Sierra Leone has 8,996,745 (101st of 235).
- How do Guinea and Sierra Leone compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Guinea 60.9 (208th of 215), Sierra Leone 62.0 (204th of 215) among countries. Sierra Leone ranks better.
- How do Guinea and Sierra Leone compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Guinea $4,935 (153rd of 184), Sierra Leone $3,717 (164th of 184) among countries. Guinea ranks better.
- Where does Guinea beat Sierra Leone most clearly?
- Guinea ranks far ahead on Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $21.00 vs $26.00; EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 23.9 vs 9.7; Purchasing Power Parity (Purchasing Power Parity by Country): $3,286 LCU/INT vs $5 LCU/INT.
- Where does Sierra Leone beat Guinea most clearly?
- Sierra Leone ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 166 vs 61,059; Mortality, Female - ASR (Cancer Rates by Country): 24.7 per 100k vs 90.3 per 100k; V-Dem DCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.9 vs 0.27.
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