India vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom comes out ahead of India on 369 of 604 statistics where one end is better, to 230 with 5 ties. India leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Population and Environment and 8 more categories.
604 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 5 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 230
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 369
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | India | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,476,625,576 1st of 235 | 69,931,528 22nd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 72.2 135th of 215 | 81.4 42nd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $11,748 123rd of 184 | $64,606 26th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.22% 71st of 181 | 4.75% 80th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.3 135th of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,702 143rd of 185 | $57,602 18th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited Kingdom · 7 statistics
- PopulationUnited Kingdom · 19 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited Kingdom · 45 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Kingdom · 37 statistics
- TravelIndia · 10 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited Kingdom · 39 statistics
- LawUnited Kingdom · 8 statistics
- CultureUnited Kingdom · 69 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited Kingdom · 42 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited Kingdom · 3 statistics
- HealthIndia · 200 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited Kingdom · 21 statistics
- EconomicsUnited Kingdom · 78 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | India | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 22.5 176th of 177 | 71.5 3rd of 177 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $6.00 tied 1st of 231 | $32.00 227th of 231 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $9.00 tied 2nd of 231 | $47.00 tied 225th of 231 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $55.00 4th of 231 | $270 227th of 231 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $28.00 tied 5th of 231 | $136 228th of 231 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 12.94 per 100k 5th of 204 | 284.43 per 100k 198th of 204 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $12.00 tied 1st of 231 | $55.00 tied 218th of 231 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 13.5 176th of 179 | 78.1 8th of 179 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $409 4th of 196 | $2,399 185th of 196 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 23.8% 134th of 140 | 0.1% tied 1st of 140 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 39.6 168th of 171 | 92.4 13th of 171 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.7 per 100k tied 4th of 204 | 78.16 per 100k 187th of 204 |
| Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 30.4 170th of 179 | 72.8 11th of 179 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.0 8th of 184 | 89.2 170th of 184 |
| Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country | 7.9 cases per 100k People tied 11th of 192 | 41.7 cases per 100k People 179th of 192 |
| Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies | 5.9% 16th of 189 | -0.3% tied 180th of 189 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.73 per 100k tied 6th of 204 | 34.16 per 100k 184th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.83 per 100k 4th of 204 | 73.13 per 100k 181st of 204 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.25 per 100k tied 17th of 203 | 27.68 per 100k 191st of 203 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.96 per 100k 3rd of 204 | 67.88 per 100k 177th of 204 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 12.4 tied 2nd of 154 | 51.9 133rd of 154 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 100.8 16th of 183 | 292.5 171st of 183 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 19.5 4th of 136 | 59.2 118th of 136 |
| Cancer Rate Total - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 98.5 17th of 183 | 307.8 170th of 183 |
| Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 0.24 per 100k 22nd of 204 | 27.48 per 100k 192nd of 204 |
| Melanoma Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.2 per 100k 22nd of 204 | 214.43 per 100k 192nd of 204 |
| LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index | 161st 161st of 167 | 22nd 22nd of 167 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 16.6 9th of 136 | 65.3 122nd of 136 |
| Ladder of Life Score (self-reported well-being)Happy Planet Index by Country | 3.6 140th of 147 | 6.9 18th of 147 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 6.5% tied 13th of 189 | 1.5% tied 170th of 189 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, India or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom comes out ahead of India on 369 of 604 statistics where one end is better, to 230 with 5 ties. India leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Population and Environment and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, India or United Kingdom?
- India has a population of 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235 countries) and United Kingdom has 69,931,528 (22nd of 235).
- How do India and United Kingdom compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): India 72.2 (135th of 215), United Kingdom 81.4 (42nd of 215) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- How do India and United Kingdom compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): India $11,748 (123rd of 184), United Kingdom $64,606 (26th of 184) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- Where does India beat United Kingdom most clearly?
- India ranks far ahead on Daily Local Transport Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $6.00 vs $32.00; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $9.00 vs $47.00; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $55.00 vs $270.
- Where does United Kingdom beat India most clearly?
- United Kingdom ranks far ahead on EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 71.5 vs 22.5; Environmental Health (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 78.1 vs 13.5; % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day) (Flooding by Country): 0.1% vs 23.8%.
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