Kazakhstan vs Turkmenistan
Kazakhstan comes out ahead of Turkmenistan on 202 of 398 statistics where one end is better, to 177 with 19 ties. Kazakhstan leads on Tech & Business, Law and Manufacturing & Mining and 9 more categories. Turkmenistan leads on Health.
398 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 19 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 202
- Avg. percentile
- 51
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 177
- Avg. percentile
- 47
- Categories led
- 1
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Kazakhstan | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,083,626 65th of 235 | 7,736,632 104th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 74.5 111th of 215 | 70.2 151st of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $44,293 53rd of 184 | $22,602 88th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.77% 81st of 181 | 4.27% 72nd of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.4 63rd of 195 | 30.4 150th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $14,692 68th of 185 | $6,540 105th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessKazakhstan · 8 statistics
- LawKazakhstan · 6 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningKazakhstan · 3 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentKazakhstan · 26 statistics
- EconomicsKazakhstan · 61 statistics
- EducationKazakhstan · 8 statistics
- TravelKazakhstan · 7 statistics
- CultureKazakhstan · 41 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKazakhstan · 28 statistics
- PopulationKazakhstan · 17 statistics
- EnvironmentKazakhstan · 38 statistics
- Crime & SafetyKazakhstan · 45 statistics
- HealthTurkmenistan · 201 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Kazakhstan | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 240,823 180th of 183 | 106 3rd of 183 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $22.64 26th of 189 | $97.46 178th of 189 |
| Labor Force ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 69.8% tied 29th of 186 | 46.0% 168th of 186 |
| Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 74.9% 50th of 186 | 44.7% 186th of 186 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 70.071 29th of 181 | 47.555 160th of 181 |
| Workforce Participation MenWorkforce Participation by Country | 75.221 50th of 181 | 46.414 179th of 181 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 54.1% 136th of 206 | 0.6% 1st of 206 |
| Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 31.1% tied 122nd of 166 | 7.8% 14th of 166 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $721 tied 47th of 196 | $1,861 175th of 196 |
| Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 33.0% 115th of 167 | 9.2% 8th of 167 |
| Education Rank (WT20)Education Rankings by Country | 43rd 43rd of 202 | 169th 169th of 202 |
| Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country | $7.85 33rd of 205 | $42.86 160th of 205 |
| Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 34.8% tied 112th of 167 | 9.9% tied 10th of 167 |
| Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country | 0.79% 30th of 193 | 6.06% 147th of 193 |
| IPv4 RankIP Address by Country | 60th 60th of 232 | 199th 198th of 232 |
| Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 18.7% tied 109th of 166 | 4.1% 11th of 166 |
| Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country | 29.2 28th of 172 | 40.8 130th of 172 |
| Financial Inclusion 2011 to 2014Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 55.6% 66th of 155 | 1.6% 155th of 155 |
| Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer | $1.14 tied 10th of 171 | $3.68 109th of 171 |
| Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 19.9% tied 99th of 167 | 4.8% tied 5th of 167 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 65.2% 22nd of 186 | 47.2% tied 126th of 186 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 65.363 22nd of 181 | 48.617 121st of 181 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 10.6% tied 146th of 171 | 18.4% 53rd of 171 |
| EPI Waste ManagementEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 79.74 74th of 163 | 1 162nd of 163 |
| Econ Freedom Index HeritageEconomic Freedom Index by Country | 63.8 tied 68th of 174 | 47.1 161st of 174 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 4.6% tied 44th of 189 | 2.3% tied 142nd of 189 |
| Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 20.8% tied 92nd of 167 | 5.2% tied 5th of 167 |
| Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 6.8% 96th of 166 | 0.4% tied 7th of 166 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $22.00 tied 50th of 231 | $26.00 tied 166th of 231 |
| Mean IncomeMedian Income by Country | $4,313 INT$ 69th of 165 | $963 INT$ 153rd of 165 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kazakhstan or Turkmenistan?
- Kazakhstan comes out ahead of Turkmenistan on 202 of 398 statistics where one end is better, to 177 with 19 ties. Kazakhstan leads on Tech & Business, Law and Manufacturing & Mining and 9 more categories. Turkmenistan leads on Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kazakhstan or Turkmenistan?
- Kazakhstan has a population of 21,083,626 (65th of 235 countries) and Turkmenistan has 7,736,632 (104th of 235).
- How do Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Kazakhstan 74.5 (111th of 215), Turkmenistan 70.2 (151st of 215) among countries. Kazakhstan ranks better.
- How do Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Kazakhstan $44,293 (53rd of 184), Turkmenistan $22,602 (88th of 184) among countries. Kazakhstan ranks better.
- Where does Kazakhstan beat Turkmenistan most clearly?
- Kazakhstan ranks far ahead on Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $22.64 vs $97.46; Labor Force Participation (Labor Force Participation Rate by Country): 69.8% vs 46.0%; Male Participation (Labor Force Participation Rate by Country): 74.9% vs 44.7%.
- Where does Turkmenistan beat Kazakhstan most clearly?
- Turkmenistan ranks far ahead on Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 106 vs 240,823; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 0.6% vs 54.1%; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 7.8% vs 31.1%.
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