Which has more people, Iraq or Lebanon?

Iraq has a population of 48,007,437 (33rd of 235 countries) and Lebanon has 5,897,467 (116th of 235).

How do Iraq and Lebanon compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iraq 72.4 (130th of 215), Lebanon 77.9 (70th of 215) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.

How do Iraq and Lebanon compare on Infant Deaths per 1,000 Births?

Infant Deaths per 1,000 Births: Iraq 20.1 (127th of 195), Lebanon 15.3 (114th of 195) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.

Where does Iraq beat Lebanon most clearly?

Iraq ranks far ahead on Inflation Rate (Inflation Rate by Country): -0.5% vs 12.2%; Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017 (Colon Cancer Rate by Country): -31.1% vs 62.7%; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 8.34% vs 158.8%.

Where does Lebanon beat Iraq most clearly?

Lebanon ranks far ahead on % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day) (Flooding by Country): 0.2% vs 19.6%; % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 9.3% vs 36.8%; Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - Male (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 155 per 100k vs 535 per 100k.

Iraq vs Lebanon

Lebanon comes out ahead of Iraq on 226 of 440 statistics where one end is better, to 199 with 15 ties. Iraq leads on Economics, Health and Travel. Lebanon leads on Tech & Business, Education and Environment and 6 more categories.

440 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 15 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Iraq

Wins: 199
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 3

Lebanon

Wins: 226
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Iraq	Lebanon
Population	48,007,437 33rd of 235	5,897,467 116th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	72.4 130th of 215	77.9 70th of 215
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	20.1 127th of 195	15.3 114th of 195

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessLebanon · 10 statistics
EducationLebanon · 8 statistics
EnvironmentLebanon · 44 statistics
PopulationLebanon · 18 statistics
Crime & SafetyLebanon · 46 statistics
CultureLebanon · 58 statistics
LawLebanon · 6 statistics
Politics & GovernmentLebanon · 26 statistics
EconomicsIraq · 56 statistics
HealthIraq · 205 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyLebanon · 33 statistics
TravelIraq · 7 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Iraq	Lebanon
Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country	-0.5% tied 10th of 159	12.2% 148th of 159
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	-31.1% 2nd of 191	62.7% 167th of 191
Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt	8.34% 18th of 206	158.8% 187th of 206
% of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day)Flooding by Country	19.6% 128th of 140	0.2% tied 11th of 140
% of Population at High Flood RiskFlooding by Country	36.8% 176th of 185	9.3% 29th of 185
Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	2.1% tied 36th of 166	40.2% 165th of 166
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	535 per 100k 189th of 204	155 per 100k 34th of 204
Heart Disease ASR Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	430 per 100k 187th of 204	130 per 100k 35th of 204
Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	0.7% tied 33rd of 164	27.0% 156th of 164
Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country	5.6 cases per 100k People 1st of 192	28.1 cases per 100k People 139th of 192
Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	1.8% tied 44th of 166	40.2% 165th of 166
Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country	3.6% 11th of 211	12.3% 159th of 211
Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	42.9% 39th of 149	164.1% 143rd of 149
Heart Disease ASR DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	9,144 per 100k 183rd of 203	3,136 per 100k 43rd of 203
Women's EducationMost Dangerous Countries for Women	5.6 years tied 153rd of 198	13.1 years tied 16th of 198
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	11,377 per 100k 188th of 204	4,068 per 100k 48th of 204
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$62.40 132nd of 189	$8.90 5th of 189
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	345 per 100k 172nd of 204	109 per 100k 35th of 204
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	42.9% 55th of 158	164.0% tied 153rd of 158
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	7,113 per 100k 171st of 204	2,344 per 100k 43rd of 204
Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country	41.87 165th of 171	70.81 64th of 171
EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	13.86 164th of 173	61.37 68th of 173
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$30.00 tied 60th of 231	$35.00 tied 183rd of 231
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	3.3 per 100k tied 52nd of 183	12.7 per 100k tied 149th of 183
Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women	28.9% 84th of 197	6.3% 187th of 197
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	2,500 per 100k 146th of 201	1,402 per 100k 42nd of 201
Science and Technology Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	99th 98th of 171	12th 12th of 171
Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.29% 188th of 192	0.07% tied 87th of 192
Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country	91.0% tied 88th of 192	47.0% tied 188th of 192
Share of Population Who Lack Access to Safe Drinking WaterSafe Drinking Water by Country	13.4% 51st of 149	1% tied 124th of 149

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Quick answers

Which is better, Iraq or Lebanon?: Lebanon comes out ahead of Iraq on 226 of 440 statistics where one end is better, to 199 with 15 ties. Iraq leads on Economics, Health and Travel. Lebanon leads on Tech & Business, Education and Environment and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Iraq or Lebanon?: Iraq has a population of 48,007,437 (33rd of 235 countries) and Lebanon has 5,897,467 (116th of 235).
How do Iraq and Lebanon compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Iraq 72.4 (130th of 215), Lebanon 77.9 (70th of 215) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.
How do Iraq and Lebanon compare on Infant Deaths per 1,000 Births?: Infant Deaths per 1,000 Births: Iraq 20.1 (127th of 195), Lebanon 15.3 (114th of 195) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.
Where does Iraq beat Lebanon most clearly?: Iraq ranks far ahead on Inflation Rate (Inflation Rate by Country): -0.5% vs 12.2%; Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017 (Colon Cancer Rate by Country): -31.1% vs 62.7%; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 8.34% vs 158.8%.
Where does Lebanon beat Iraq most clearly?: Lebanon ranks far ahead on % of Population at Risk and Poor ($5.5/Day) (Flooding by Country): 0.2% vs 19.6%; % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 9.3% vs 36.8%; Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - Male (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 155 per 100k vs 535 per 100k.

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