India vs Russia
India comes out ahead of Russia on 299 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 262 with 7 ties. India leads on Travel, Politics & Government and Health and 4 more categories. Russia leads on Education, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | India | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,476,625,576 1st of 235 | 143,394,458 9th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 72.2 135th of 215 | 73.4 120th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $11,748 123rd of 184 | $49,568 47th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.22% 71st of 181 | 2.13% 18th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.3 135th of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,702 143rd of 185 | $17,547 63rd of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationRussia · 9 statistics
- TravelIndia · 10 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndia · 39 statistics
- HealthIndia · 202 statistics
- LawIndia · 8 statistics
- EnvironmentRussia · 45 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyRussia · 37 statistics
- CultureIndia · 70 statistics
- PopulationRussia · 18 statistics
- EconomicsRussia · 76 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndia · 21 statistics
- Crime & SafetyRussia · 43 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningIndia · 3 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | India | Russia |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 146,702 178th of 183 | 149 7th of 183 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 6.5% tied 13th of 189 | 1.3% tied 175th of 189 |
| Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 68.0% tied 174th of 198 | 100.0% tied 1st of 198 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 12.94 per 100k 5th of 204 | 176.61 per 100k 173rd of 204 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 5.9% 16th of 189 | 0.7% tied 165th of 189 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $55.00 4th of 231 | $145 tied 184th of 231 |
| GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.57% 13th of 185 | 1% 159th of 185 |
| Snakebite Death Rate 1990-2019Snake Bite Deaths by Country | 4 per 100k 159th of 160 | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 160 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 37 tied 11th of 219 | 300 184th of 219 |
| Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 66.5 per 100k tied 24th of 183 | 153.0 per 100k 168th of 183 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 23.8% 134th of 140 | 0.5% tied 25th of 140 |
| Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 3.8% tied 5th of 166 | 24.2% tied 131st of 166 |
| Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 7.3% tied 10th of 166 | 34.1% 136th of 166 |
| EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 7.22 tied 24th of 165 | 2.22 tied 153rd of 165 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $6.00 tied 1st of 231 | $17.00 tied 152nd of 231 |
| Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 81.9% 127th of 158 | 16.4% 8th of 158 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 6,272 per 100k 25th of 204 | 9,527 per 100k 175th of 204 |
| Global Hunger IndexGlobal Hunger Index by Country | 27.3 tied 107th of 131 | 5.0 tied 1st of 131 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $28.00 tied 5th of 231 | $71.00 tied 172nd of 231 |
| EIU Function of Govt ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 7.5 tied 21st of 153 | 2.14 tied 133rd of 153 |
| PharmacistsDoctors per Capita by Country | 12.12 /10k 14th of 191 | 0.39 /10k tied 151st of 191 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $12.00 tied 1st of 231 | $34.00 tied 155th of 231 |
| Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country | 7.9 cases per 100k People tied 11th of 192 | 29.9 cases per 100k People tied 149th of 192 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 39.6 168th of 171 | 74.3 46th of 171 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.7 per 100k tied 4th of 204 | 39.38 per 100k 150th of 204 |
| Melanoma Death Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.09 per 100k tied 24th of 204 | 2.41 per 100k 168th of 204 |
| Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country | 64.4 per 100k tied 20th of 182 | 110.5 per 100k 148th of 182 |
| Ecological Footprint per PersonEcological Footprint by Country | 1.1 ha/capita tied 25th of 126 | 5.4 ha/capita tied 116th of 126 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 100.8 16th of 183 | 230.8 144th of 183 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.25 per 100k tied 17th of 203 | 8.82 per 100k 159th of 203 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, India or Russia?
- India comes out ahead of Russia on 299 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 262 with 7 ties. India leads on Travel, Politics & Government and Health and 4 more categories. Russia leads on Education, Environment and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, India or Russia?
- India has a population of 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
- How do India and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): India 72.2 (135th of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Russia ranks better.
- How do India and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): India $11,748 (123rd of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
- Where does India beat Russia most clearly?
- India ranks far ahead on GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.5% vs 1.3%; Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 12.94 per 100k vs 176.61 per 100k; Real GDP Growth (Fastest Growing Economies): 5.9% vs 0.7%.
- Where does Russia beat India most clearly?
- Russia ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 149 vs 146,702; Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 68.0%; Snakebite Death Rate 1990-2019 (Snake Bite Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 4 per 100k.
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