India vs Vietnam
Vietnam comes out ahead of India on 296 of 553 statistics where one end is better, to 246 with 11 ties. India leads on Politics & Government, Law and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Vietnam leads on Education, Population and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | India | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,476,625,576 1st of 235 | 102,177,431 16th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 72.2 135th of 215 | 74.7 106th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $11,748 123rd of 184 | $18,088 101st of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.22% 71st of 181 | 1.52% 11th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 99.9% tied 122nd of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 23.3 135th of 195 | 12.0 tied 92nd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,702 143rd of 185 | $5,066 116th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationVietnam · 9 statistics
- PopulationVietnam · 19 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 36 statistics
- Crime & SafetyVietnam · 43 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentIndia · 38 statistics
- EnvironmentVietnam · 45 statistics
- EconomicsVietnam · 79 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
- LawIndia · 8 statistics
- Tech & BusinessIndia · 21 statistics
- HealthIndia · 194 statistics
- TravelEven · 10 statistics
- CultureEven · 71 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | India | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 12.94 per 100k 5th of 204 | 201.92 per 100k 185th of 204 |
| % Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country | 0.33% tied 19th of 185 | 2.4% tied 179th of 185 |
| Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 34.6% 169th of 188 | 82.0% 7th of 188 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 24.1% 175th of 186 | 69.1% 15th of 186 |
| Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 42.2% 171st of 198 | 82.6% 11th of 198 |
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 29.4% 151st of 169 | 75.7% 18th of 169 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 32.761 159th of 181 | 68.759 17th of 181 |
| Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 49.6% 160th of 186 | 73.6% 16th of 186 |
| FSI Index Secrecy ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money | 55 tied 29th of 138 | 81 138th of 138 |
| Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 68.0% tied 174th of 198 | 98.0% tied 24th of 198 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 146,702 178th of 183 | 1,283 47th of 183 |
| EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 7.22 tied 24th of 165 | 2.78 tied 141st of 165 |
| Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 66.5 per 100k tied 24th of 183 | 132.6 per 100k 149th of 183 |
| Corporate TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 34.9% 147th of 155 | 20.0% tied 36th of 155 |
| Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.13% tied 150th of 192 | 0.02% tied 16th of 192 |
| Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 7.3% tied 10th of 166 | 30.1% tied 117th of 166 |
| Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country | 39.6 168th of 171 | 71.4 60th of 171 |
| LP Social CapitalLegatum Prosperity Index | 124th 124th of 167 | 19th 19th of 167 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 55.532 130th of 181 | 73.329 20th of 181 |
| Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 81.9% 127th of 158 | 32.9% 32nd of 158 |
| Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country | 10.5% tied 135th of 211 | 3.4% tied 9th of 211 |
| Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country | 7.9 cases per 100k People tied 11th of 192 | 21.0 cases per 100k People 126th of 192 |
| Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country | 64.4 per 100k tied 20th of 182 | 99.0 per 100k 127th of 182 |
| % Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 3.7% tied 36th of 163 | 10.5% 133rd of 163 |
| Happy Planet Index ScoreHappy Planet Index by Country | 27.8 tied 121st of 147 | 45.5 36th of 147 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 61.58 Mbps 101st of 156 | 273.64 Mbps 11th of 156 |
| EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 6.88 tied 23rd of 166 | 3.75 tied 116th of 166 |
| Political Rights Freedom RatingVoting Rights by Country | 2 tied 45th of 187 | 7 tied last of 187 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 4.5 cases per 100k tied 61st of 185 | 13.4 cases per 100k 168th of 185 |
| Health and Wellbeing Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 33rd 33rd of 171 | 132nd 130th of 171 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, India or Vietnam?
- Vietnam comes out ahead of India on 296 of 553 statistics where one end is better, to 246 with 11 ties. India leads on Politics & Government, Law and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Vietnam leads on Education, Population and Infrastructure & Energy and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, India or Vietnam?
- India has a population of 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
- How do India and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): India 72.2 (135th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
- How do India and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): India $11,748 (123rd of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
- Where does India beat Vietnam most clearly?
- India ranks far ahead on Amphetamine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 12.94 per 100k vs 201.92 per 100k; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.33% vs 2.4%; FSI Index Secrecy Score (Best Countries to Hide Money): 55 vs 81.
- Where does Vietnam beat India most clearly?
- Vietnam ranks far ahead on Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 82.0% vs 34.6%; Female Participation (Labor Force Participation Rate by Country): 69.1% vs 24.1%; Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 82.6% vs 42.2%.
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