India vs United States
United States comes out ahead of India on 369 of 613 statistics where one end is better, to 236 with 8 ties. India leads on Travel and Health. United States leads on Education, Population and Infrastructure & Energy and 8 more categories.
613 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.
- Wins
- 236
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 369
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | India | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,476,625,576 1st of 235 | 349,035,494 3rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 72.2 135th of 215 | 78.9 60th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $11,748 123rd of 184 | $90,027 10th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.22% 71st of 181 | 4.2% 70th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.3 135th of 195 | 5.5 tied 53rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,702 143rd of 185 | $90,027 7th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
- PopulationUnited States · 19 statistics
- TravelIndia · 9 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 35 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 39 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited States · 45 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited States · 3 statistics
- LawUnited States · 8 statistics
- HealthIndia · 192 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited States · 21 statistics
- EconomicsUnited States · 78 statistics
- CultureUnited States · 70 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited States · 43 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | India | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.96 per 100k 3rd of 204 | 1,813.1 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $12.00 tied 1st of 231 | $62.00 226th of 231 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.83 per 100k 4th of 204 | 1,539.44 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.7 per 100k tied 4th of 204 | 1,270.49 per 100k 202nd of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.73 per 100k tied 6th of 204 | 788.25 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 12.94 per 100k 5th of 204 | 324.27 per 100k 201st of 204 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $55.00 4th of 231 | $240 222nd of 231 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $409 4th of 196 | $2,522 188th of 196 |
| Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.64 per 100k tied 13th of 204 | 669.46 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.0 8th of 184 | 100.0 179th of 184 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $9.00 tied 2nd of 231 | $40.00 tied 216th of 231 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 37 tied 11th of 219 | 542 214th of 219 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $28.00 tied 5th of 231 | $112 219th of 231 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.55 per 100k 17th of 204 | 552.7 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $6.00 tied 1st of 231 | $26.00 tied 212th of 231 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 100.8 16th of 183 | 341.7 180th of 183 |
| Cancer Rate Total - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 98.5 17th of 183 | 367.0 180th of 183 |
| Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.7 kg/m² 11th of 190 | 28.8 kg/m² tied 178th of 190 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 19.5 4th of 136 | 64.9 124th of 136 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 13.5 176th of 179 | 72.3 tied 18th of 179 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.8 kg/m² tied 7th of 190 | 28.9 kg/m² 173rd of 190 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 16.6 9th of 136 | 69.3 127th of 136 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 12.4 tied 2nd of 154 | 56.3 136th of 154 |
| Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 5.5% 10th of 173 | 42.7% 159th of 173 |
| Ladder of Life Score (self-reported well-being)Happy Planet Index by Country | 3.6 140th of 147 | 7.0 14th of 147 |
| % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country | 23.8% 134th of 140 | 0.2% tied 11th of 140 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 5.0 12th of 136 | 40.9 127th of 136 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 39.6 168th of 171 | 86.17 24th of 171 |
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 22.5 176th of 177 | 58.5 27th of 177 |
| Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country | 7.9 cases per 100k People tied 11th of 192 | 39.1 cases per 100k People 173rd of 192 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, India or United States?
- United States comes out ahead of India on 369 of 613 statistics where one end is better, to 236 with 8 ties. India leads on Travel and Health. United States leads on Education, Population and Infrastructure & Energy 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 States?
- India has a population of 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).
- How do India and United States compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): India 72.2 (135th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
- How do India and United States compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): India $11,748 (123rd of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
- Where does India beat United States most clearly?
- India ranks far ahead on Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - Female (Female Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.96 per 100k vs 1,813.1 per 100k; Daily Food And Dining Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $12.00 vs $62.00; Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - All (Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.83 per 100k vs 1,539.44 per 100k.
- Where does United States beat India most clearly?
- United States ranks far ahead on Environmental Health (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 72.3 vs 13.5; Ladder of Life Score (self-reported well-being) (Happy Planet Index by Country): 7.0 vs 3.6; % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day) (Flooding by Country): 0.2% vs 23.8%.
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