Japan vs Kenya
Japan comes out ahead of Kenya on 336 of 540 statistics where one end is better, to 199 with 5 ties. Japan leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories. Kenya leads on Travel.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Japan | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 122,427,731 12th of 235 | 58,636,412 26th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 84.0 10th of 215 | 63.8 195th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $55,422 39th of 184 | $7,016 141st of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 2.45% 24th of 181 | 5.45% 101st of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 77.0% 173rd of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 1.8 tied 3rd of 195 | 34.2 159th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $35,951 33rd of 185 | $2,363 148th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationJapan · 7 statistics
- Tech & BusinessJapan · 21 statistics
- PopulationJapan · 19 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentJapan · 40 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyJapan · 37 statistics
- CultureJapan · 71 statistics
- Crime & SafetyJapan · 43 statistics
- TravelKenya · 10 statistics
- EconomicsJapan · 79 statistics
- LawJapan · 8 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningJapan · 3 statistics
- EnvironmentJapan · 45 statistics
- HealthEven · 203 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Japan | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated Road Traffic Death RateRoad Deaths by Country | 2.7 per 100k 11th of 188 | 28.2 per 100k tied 179th of 188 |
| Female Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country | 88.18 3rd of 231 | 66.51 210th of 231 |
| Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country | 85.2 years 4th of 231 | 64.2 years 211th of 231 |
| COVID Vaccination RateCOVID Vaccines by Country | 324 doses per 100k 4th of 200 | 44 doses per 100k tied 180th of 200 |
| Female Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country | 87 tied 3rd of 212 | 66 tied 190th of 212 |
| GDI Female Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country | 87.7 2nd of 193 | 65.9 tied 171st of 193 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 156.2 per 100k 184th of 184 | 1.5 per 100k tied 21st of 184 |
| Maternal MortalityMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 3.0 deaths per 100k live births tied 6th of 198 | 379.0 deaths per 100k live births 183rd of 198 |
| STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country | 4,888 per 100k 2nd of 201 | 20,179 per 100k 178th of 201 |
| Male Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country | 82.13 tied 11th of 231 | 61.96 212th of 231 |
| Life ExpectancyHappy Planet Index by Country | 84.8 2nd of 149 | 61.4 131st of 149 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 84.0 10th of 215 | 63.8 195th of 215 |
| Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country | 84 tied 5th of 215 | 64 tied 190th of 215 |
| WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.93 tied 3rd of 142 | 0.55 127th of 142 |
| Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Crude MalesLung Cancer Rates by Country | 92.8 per 100k 179th of 184 | 1.4 per 100k tied 21st of 184 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $100 tied 214th of 231 | $41.00 tied 17th of 231 |
| WJP RoLI Absence of Corruption ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.82 tied 14th of 142 | 0.26 tied 134th of 142 |
| GDI Male Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country | 81.7 tied 8th of 193 | 61.5 tied 172nd of 193 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $41.00 tied 218th of 231 | $17.00 tied 24th of 231 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 108.9 per 100k 184th of 184 | 1.6 per 100k tied 28th of 184 |
| Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 61.3 per 100k 21st of 183 | 112.8 per 100k 174th of 183 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $28.00 tied 217th of 231 | $12.00 tied 26th of 231 |
| LP Safety & SecurityLegatum Prosperity Index | 5th 5th of 167 | 144th 144th of 167 |
| Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country | 1,297 deaths per 100k 195th of 203 | 536 deaths per 100k 26th of 203 |
| Still Birth RateStillbirth Rates by Country | 1.6 per 1k tied 1st of 193 | 18.5 per 1k 162nd of 193 |
| Climate ChangeGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 59.7 tied 13th of 179 | 26.5 162nd of 179 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $220 215th of 231 | $95.00 tied 24th of 231 |
| Partner ViolenceMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 3.9% tied 18th of 198 | 22.8% 180th of 198 |
| SafetySocial Progress Index by Country | 88.09 9th of 172 | 52.34 149th of 172 |
| Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country | 1.2 tied 11th of 157 | 3.8 tied 144th of 157 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Japan or Kenya?
- Japan comes out ahead of Kenya on 336 of 540 statistics where one end is better, to 199 with 5 ties. Japan leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories. Kenya leads on Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Japan or Kenya?
- Japan has a population of 122,427,731 (12th of 235 countries) and Kenya has 58,636,412 (26th of 235).
- How do Japan and Kenya compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Japan 84.0 (10th of 215), Kenya 63.8 (195th of 215) among countries. Japan ranks better.
- How do Japan and Kenya compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Japan $55,422 (39th of 184), Kenya $7,016 (141st of 184) among countries. Japan ranks better.
- Where does Japan beat Kenya most clearly?
- Japan ranks far ahead on Estimated Road Traffic Death Rate (Road Deaths by Country): 2.7 per 100k vs 28.2 per 100k; Female Life Expectancy UN (Life Expectancy by Country): 88.18 vs 66.51; Life Expectancy UN (Life Expectancy by Country): 85.2 years vs 64.2 years.
- Where does Kenya beat Japan most clearly?
- Kenya ranks far ahead on Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Males) (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.5 per 100k vs 156.2 per 100k; Lung Cancer Mortality Rate Crude Males (Lung Cancer Rates by Country): 1.4 per 100k vs 92.8 per 100k; Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $41.00 vs $100.
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