Kyrgyzstan vs Turkmenistan
Kyrgyzstan comes out ahead of Turkmenistan on 214 of 393 statistics where one end is better, to 166 with 13 ties. Kyrgyzstan leads on Tech & Business, Law and Politics & Government and 7 more categories. Turkmenistan leads on Manufacturing & Mining and Health.
393 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 214
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 10
- Wins
- 166
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 2
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Kyrgyzstan | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,400,465 106th of 235 | 7,736,632 104th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 72.4 131st of 215 | 70.2 151st of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $9,220 131st of 184 | $22,602 88th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.53% 58th of 181 | 4.27% 72nd of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 14.8 tied 110th of 195 | 30.4 150th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,081 138th of 185 | $6,540 105th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessKyrgyzstan · 8 statistics
- LawKyrgyzstan · 6 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentKyrgyzstan · 26 statistics
- CultureKyrgyzstan · 41 statistics
- EconomicsKyrgyzstan · 61 statistics
- TravelKyrgyzstan · 7 statistics
- EducationKyrgyzstan · 8 statistics
- Crime & SafetyKyrgyzstan · 45 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningTurkmenistan · 3 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyKyrgyzstan · 28 statistics
- HealthTurkmenistan · 198 statistics
- EnvironmentKyrgyzstan · 40 statistics
- PopulationEven · 16 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Kyrgyzstan | Turkmenistan |
|---|---|---|
| COVID Vaccination RateCOVID Vaccines by Country | 49 doses per 100k tied 176th of 200 | 278 doses per 100k 10th of 200 |
| Workforce Participation MenWorkforce Participation by Country | 78.646 29th of 181 | 46.414 179th of 181 |
| Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 40.9% tied 133rd of 167 | 9.9% tied 10th of 167 |
| Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt | 73.9% 152nd of 206 | 0.6% 1st of 206 |
| Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 74.6% 52nd of 186 | 44.7% 186th of 186 |
| % of GDP per Year Spent on EducationEducation Spending by Country | 6.83% 7th of 118 | 2.71% 90th of 118 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 11,314 129th of 183 | 106 3rd of 183 |
| Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 32.5% 127th of 166 | 7.8% 14th of 166 |
| Lack of Coping CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 47.73 158th of 193 | 3.14 28th of 193 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $717 46th of 196 | $1,861 175th of 196 |
| VulnerabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 33.68 153rd of 193 | 9.43 tied 26th of 193 |
| Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country | 27.2 tied 18th of 172 | 40.8 130th of 172 |
| % of Population Who Completed Primary Series COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 21.0% tied 183rd of 200 | 76.0% tied 53rd of 200 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 84.0% tied 131st of 189 | 99.0% tied 1st of 189 |
| Vacc. Rate IPV1Vaccination Rates by Country | 85.0% 139th of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 112 77th of 219 | 576 215th of 219 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | -31.5% 1st of 191 | 28.8% 121st of 191 |
| Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 32.5% 112th of 167 | 9.2% 8th of 167 |
| Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | 1.67% 156th of 202 | -4.3% 32nd of 202 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $34.82 63rd of 189 | $97.46 178th of 189 |
| Renewable Internal Freshwater Per CapitaFresh water by Country | 7,142 m³ 57th of 181 | 198 m³ 166th of 181 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 65.359 51st of 181 | 47.555 160th of 181 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country | 90.0% tied 132nd of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| % of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 23.0% 187th of 200 | 77.0% tied 70th of 200 |
| Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 22.0% 102nd of 167 | 5.2% tied 5th of 167 |
| Renewable Energy Consumption as % of Total ConsumptionRenewable Energy by Country | 27.6% 86th of 206 | 0.1% tied last of 206 |
| GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country | 5% tied 34th of 189 | 2.3% tied 142nd of 189 |
| Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 17.7% 105th of 166 | 4.1% 11th of 166 |
| Vacc. Rate PCV3Vaccination Rates by Country | 86.0% tied 90th of 156 | 99.0% tied 1st of 156 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country | 85.0% tied 132nd of 193 | 98.0% tied 21st of 193 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Kyrgyzstan or Turkmenistan?
- Kyrgyzstan comes out ahead of Turkmenistan on 214 of 393 statistics where one end is better, to 166 with 13 ties. Kyrgyzstan leads on Tech & Business, Law and Politics & Government and 7 more categories. Turkmenistan leads on Manufacturing & Mining and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Kyrgyzstan or Turkmenistan?
- Kyrgyzstan has a population of 7,400,465 (106th of 235 countries) and Turkmenistan has 7,736,632 (104th of 235).
- How do Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Kyrgyzstan 72.4 (131st of 215), Turkmenistan 70.2 (151st of 215) among countries. Kyrgyzstan ranks better.
- How do Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Kyrgyzstan $9,220 (131st of 184), Turkmenistan $22,602 (88th of 184) among countries. Turkmenistan ranks better.
- Where does Kyrgyzstan beat Turkmenistan most clearly?
- Kyrgyzstan ranks far ahead on Workforce Participation Men (Workforce Participation by Country): 78.646 vs 46.414; Male Participation (Labor Force Participation Rate by Country): 74.6% vs 44.7%; % of GDP per Year Spent on Education (Education Spending by Country): 6.83% vs 2.71%.
- Where does Turkmenistan beat Kyrgyzstan most clearly?
- Turkmenistan ranks far ahead on COVID Vaccination Rate (COVID Vaccines by Country): 278 doses per 100k vs 49 doses per 100k; Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 9.9% vs 40.9%; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 0.6% vs 73.9%.
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