Iran vs Uganda
Iran comes out ahead of Uganda on 245 of 461 statistics where one end is better, to 211 with 5 ties. Iran leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 1 more category. Uganda leads on Law, Politics & Government and Environment and 5 more categories.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 93,168,497 17th of 235 | 52,761,469 30th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.9 74th of 215 | 68.5 164th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $19,699 96th of 184 | $3,488 168th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.3% 132nd of 181 | 2.75% 31st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 55.3% tied 191st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 10.3 83rd of 195 | 35.9 165th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,924 129th of 185 | $1,206 166th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessIran · 19 statistics
- EducationIran · 9 statistics
- LawUganda · 6 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUganda · 35 statistics
- EnvironmentUganda · 46 statistics
- PopulationIran · 19 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUganda · 33 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUganda · 46 statistics
- HealthUganda · 204 statistics
- EconomicsIran · 69 statistics
- CultureUganda · 70 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUganda · 3 statistics
- TravelEven · 9 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Iran | Uganda |
|---|---|---|
| Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 13.1% 168th of 169 | 83.8% 4th of 169 |
| ASR IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 2.3 per 100k 2nd of 176 | 56.2 per 100k 170th of 176 |
| Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country | 0.2% tied 1st of 193 | 34.0% 184th of 193 |
| Cumulative Risk Ages 0-74Cervical Cancer Rates by Country | 0.3% tied 1st of 176 | 6% 170th of 176 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 13.307 177th of 181 | 76.566 8th of 181 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption as % of Total ConsumptionRenewable Energy by Country | 0.9% tied 193rd of 206 | 91.0% 5th of 206 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 39.918 173rd of 181 | 80.903 7th of 181 |
| Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 53.56 per 100k 192nd of 202 | 6.04 per 100k 8th of 202 |
| Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country | 104.8 7th of 142 | 88.49 136th of 142 |
| CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.56 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 193rd of 198 | 0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 11th of 198 |
| Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 14.8% 196th of 198 | 80.1% tied 17th of 198 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 16.1% 182nd of 186 | 67.7% 16th of 186 |
| Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 2.5 per 100k tied 5th of 176 | 30 per 100k 159th of 176 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 3.31% 1st of 124 | 0.05% tied 108th of 124 |
| Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country | 412.25 per 100k 192nd of 204 | 52.42 per 100k 15th of 204 |
| Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country | 99.0% tied 1st of 189 | 50.0% 171st of 189 |
| Agricultural ScoreWater Stress by Country | 4.68 130th of 143 | 0.13 7th of 143 |
| GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | -2.83% 184th of 185 | 6.33% 25th of 185 |
| Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 75,437 16th of 158 | 4 tied 150th of 158 |
| Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country | 4.1 124th of 143 | 0.01 tied 1st of 143 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 16.1 per 100k pop. 166th of 185 | 1.1 per 100k pop. tied 6th of 185 |
| CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country | 9.62 t/cap tied 183rd of 206 | 0.15 t/cap tied 7th of 206 |
| Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 20.0 cases per 100k 162nd of 185 | 1.3 cases per 100k 8th of 185 |
| Total ScoreWater Stress by Country | 4.65 136th of 149 | 0.2 13th of 149 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 19.4 cases per 100k tied 181st of 185 | 3.3 cases per 100k tied 27th of 185 |
| % Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country | 18.5% 22nd of 175 | -34.6% 166th of 175 |
| Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 76,225 23rd of 169 | 5 tied 161st of 169 |
| Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 2.4% 181st of 184 | 0.38% tied 30th of 184 |
| Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 17th 17th of 132 | 124th 123rd of 132 |
| Lack of Adaptive CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 8.25 4th of 193 | 61.51 158th of 193 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Iran or Uganda?
- Iran comes out ahead of Uganda on 245 of 461 statistics where one end is better, to 211 with 5 ties. Iran leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 1 more category. Uganda leads on Law, Politics & Government and Environment and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Iran or Uganda?
- Iran has a population of 93,168,497 (17th of 235 countries) and Uganda has 52,761,469 (30th of 235).
- How do Iran and Uganda compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iran 77.9 (74th of 215), Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- How do Iran and Uganda compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Iran $19,699 (96th of 184), Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184) among countries. Iran ranks better.
- Where does Iran beat Uganda most clearly?
- Iran ranks far ahead on ASR Incidence (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 2.3 per 100k vs 56.2 per 100k; Broadband Cost as % of GNI (Internet Cost by Country): 0.2% vs 34.0%; Cumulative Risk Ages 0-74 (Cervical Cancer Rates by Country): 0.3% vs 6%.
- Where does Uganda beat Iran most clearly?
- Uganda ranks far ahead on Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 83.8% vs 13.1%; Workforce Participation Women (Workforce Participation by Country): 76.566 vs 13.307; Renewable Energy Consumption as % of Total Consumption (Renewable Energy by Country): 91.0% vs 0.9%.
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