Which has more people, Lebanon or Palestine?

Lebanon has a population of 5,897,467 (116th of 235 countries) and Palestine has 5,692,790 (119th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Lebanon 77.9 (70th of 215), Palestine 69.2 (158th of 215) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.

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

Infant Deaths per 1,000 Births: Lebanon 15.3 (114th of 195), Palestine 17.0 (tied 121st of 195) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.

Where does Lebanon beat Palestine most clearly?

Lebanon ranks far ahead on GDI Male Life Expectancy (Gender Development Index by Country): 75.7 vs 59.7; Male Life Expectancy WB (Life Expectancy by Country): 76 vs 60; Life Expectancy WB (Life Expectancy by Country): 78 vs 65.

Where does Palestine beat Lebanon most clearly?

Palestine ranks far ahead on Inflation Rate (Inflation Rate by Country): -42.9% vs 12.2%; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 8.25% vs 158.8%; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 30.7% vs 164.0%.

Lebanon vs Palestine

Palestine comes out ahead of Lebanon on 166 of 299 statistics where one end is better, to 120 with 13 ties. Lebanon leads on Population, Politics & Government and Law and 2 more categories. Palestine leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 4 more categories.

299 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.

Lebanon

Wins: 120
Avg. percentile: 47
Categories led: 5

Palestine

Wins: 166
Avg. percentile: 52
Categories led: 7

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Lebanon	Palestine
Population	5,897,467 116th of 235	5,692,790 119th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 70th of 215	69.2 158th 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)	15.3 114th of 195	17.0 tied 121st of 195

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

PopulationLebanon · 5 statistics
EnvironmentPalestine · 14 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyPalestine · 7 statistics
Politics & GovernmentLebanon · 18 statistics
LawLebanon · 3 statistics
Tech & BusinessPalestine · 6 statistics
HealthPalestine · 175 statistics
Crime & SafetyPalestine · 36 statistics
CultureLebanon · 26 statistics
TravelLebanon · 7 statistics
EducationPalestine · 8 statistics
EconomicsPalestine · 30 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Lebanon	Palestine
Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country	12.2% 148th of 159	-42.9% 1st of 159
Debt as % of GNICountries Without Debt	158.8% 187th of 206	8.25% 17th of 206
Debt to GDP RatioDebt to GDP Ratio by Country	164.0% tied 153rd of 158	30.7% 26th of 158
Share of Population Who Lack Access to Safe Drinking WaterSafe Drinking Water by Country	1% tied 124th of 149	41.6% 16th of 149
GDI Male Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	75.7 tied 47th of 193	59.7 183rd of 193
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	62.7% 167th of 191	5.5% 40th of 191
Male Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country	76 tied 57th of 214	60 tied 197th of 214
Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country	78 tied 59th of 215	65 tied 186th of 215
Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country	3,212 72nd of 183	103,859 174th of 183
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.76 tied 60th of 175	0.17 tied 156th of 175
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	155 per 100k 34th of 204	330 per 100k 139th of 204
Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country	46.0% 185th of 189	91.0% tied 86th of 189
Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	2.02 per 100k 124th of 203	0.3 per 100k 25th of 203
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$21.00 tied 32nd of 231	$25.00 tied 141st of 231
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	12.7 per 100k tied 149th of 183	3.6 per 100k tied 61st of 183
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.28% tied 9th of 185	0.61% tied 97th of 185
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	99.13 44th of 142	92.94 111th of 142
Global Health IndexHealthiest Countries	70.79 95th of 195	47.94 187th of 195
Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country	59.0% tied 163rd of 189	89.0% tied 73rd of 189
Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	2.33 per 100k 123rd of 204	0.33 per 100k 27th of 204
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	109 per 100k 35th of 204	249 per 100k 130th of 204
Heart Disease ASR Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	130 per 100k 35th of 204	283 per 100k 129th of 204
Melanoma Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	17.9 per 100k 132nd of 204	2.46 per 100k tied 38th of 204
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$141,900 36th of 158	$48,000 107th of 158
Quality of Life Score (CEO World)Standard of Living by Country	76.79 102nd of 196	60.83 190th of 196
Melanoma Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country	14.86 per 100k 135th of 204	2.09 per 100k 45th of 204
GDP per AdultAverage Net Worth by Country	$40,831 47th of 220	$7,006 144th of 220
Vacc. Rate ROTACVaccination Rates by Country	45.0% 116th of 124	83.0% tied 61st of 124
Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.07% tied 87th of 192	0.01% tied 1st of 192
Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country	47.0% tied 188th of 192	89.0% tied 102nd of 192

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Quick answers

Which is better, Lebanon or Palestine?: Palestine comes out ahead of Lebanon on 166 of 299 statistics where one end is better, to 120 with 13 ties. Lebanon leads on Population, Politics & Government and Law and 2 more categories. Palestine leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Tech & Business and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Lebanon or Palestine?: Lebanon has a population of 5,897,467 (116th of 235 countries) and Palestine has 5,692,790 (119th of 235).
How do Lebanon and Palestine compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Lebanon 77.9 (70th of 215), Palestine 69.2 (158th of 215) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.
How do Lebanon and Palestine compare on Infant Deaths per 1,000 Births?: Infant Deaths per 1,000 Births: Lebanon 15.3 (114th of 195), Palestine 17.0 (tied 121st of 195) among countries. Lebanon ranks better.
Where does Lebanon beat Palestine most clearly?: Lebanon ranks far ahead on GDI Male Life Expectancy (Gender Development Index by Country): 75.7 vs 59.7; Male Life Expectancy WB (Life Expectancy by Country): 76 vs 60; Life Expectancy WB (Life Expectancy by Country): 78 vs 65.
Where does Palestine beat Lebanon most clearly?: Palestine ranks far ahead on Inflation Rate (Inflation Rate by Country): -42.9% vs 12.2%; Debt as % of GNI (Countries Without Debt): 8.25% vs 158.8%; Debt to GDP Ratio (Debt to GDP Ratio by Country): 30.7% vs 164.0%.

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