Libya vs Syria
Libya comes out ahead of Syria on 205 of 353 statistics where one end is better, to 141 with 7 ties. Libya leads on Travel, Economics and Population and 6 more categories. Syria leads on Environment and Tech & Business.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Libya | Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,539,851 105th of 235 | 26,472,497 57th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 71.1 145th of 215 | 72.6 128th of 215 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 18.8% 173rd of 181 | 13.6% 163rd of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.4% 172nd of 214 | 89.3% tied 161st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.9 69th of 195 | 17.7 124th of 195 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelLibya · 7 statistics
- EconomicsLibya · 50 statistics
- PopulationLibya · 18 statistics
- LawLibya · 5 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentLibya · 21 statistics
- Crime & SafetyLibya · 44 statistics
- EnvironmentSyria · 27 statistics
- Tech & BusinessSyria · 8 statistics
- EducationLibya · 8 statistics
- HealthLibya · 191 statistics
- CultureLibya · 43 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 26 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Libya | Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 100.0% tied 1st of 157 | 34.1% 153rd of 157 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 77.0% 30th of 198 | 17.0% 198th of 198 |
| Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 100.0% tied 1st of 198 | 69.1% 173rd of 198 |
| Total GHG Emissions per CapitaGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country | 13.91 t CO₂eq/cap 185th of 206 | 1.92 t CO₂eq/cap 48th of 206 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $54.00 tied 31st of 231 | $72.00 tied 178th of 231 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 269 173rd of 219 | 60 tied 37th of 219 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $26.00 tied 166th of 231 | $21.00 tied 32nd of 231 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 2,183 55th of 183 | 46,415 159th of 183 |
| CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country | 9.18 t/cap 181st of 206 | 1.4 t/cap 67th of 206 |
| Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 60.8% 165th of 186 | 72.6% 64th of 186 |
| Share of National Income Held by the Richest 1%Share of Income Of the Richest One Percent by Country | 13.5% 115th of 171 | 20.7% 23rd of 171 |
| CO2 Emissions per Person (Tonnes)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.66 180th of 203 | 1.27 71st of 203 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurses per Capita by Country | 6.7 per 1k tied 43rd of 192 | 1.4 per 1k tied 144th of 192 |
| Drug Use DALYsDrug Use by Country | 2.1 164th of 202 | 0.7 tied 54th of 202 |
| Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 42.4% 158th of 173 | 18.9% tied 69th of 173 |
| Science and Technology Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 149th 147th of 171 | 61st 61st of 171 |
| % of Population with Access to Basic WaterCountries Without Clean Water | 100.0% tied 1st of 224 | 94.0% tied 143rd of 224 |
| Nursing and Midwifery PersonnelDoctors per Capita by Country | 63.77 per 10k 55th of 195 | 14.35 per 10k 152nd of 195 |
| Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 33.8% 153rd of 170 | 15.5% 70th of 170 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $130 tied 65th of 231 | $144 tied 175th of 231 |
| Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 51.6 71st of 136 | 5.4 135th of 136 |
| % Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country | 4.7% tied 64th of 163 | 11.0% 139th of 163 |
| Inflation RateInflation Rate by Country | 2.6% tied 74th of 159 | 11.4% 146th of 159 |
| World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 92nd 91st of 171 | 170th 167th of 171 |
| Corporate TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 20.0% tied 36th of 155 | 28.0% tied 110th of 155 |
| Corporate Tax RatesTax-Free Countries | 20.0% tied 49th of 193 | 28.0% tied 140th of 193 |
| Colon Cancer RateColon Cancer Rate by Country | 21.8 cases per 100k People 127th of 192 | 9.7 cases per 100k People tied 45th of 192 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 47.4% 183rd of 199 | 22.5% tied 100th of 199 |
| PharmacistsDoctors per Capita by Country | 4.1 /10k 81st of 191 | 16.59 /10k 4th of 191 |
| Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 3.0 per 100k tied 45th of 183 | 8.1 per 100k 120th of 183 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Libya or Syria?
- Libya comes out ahead of Syria on 205 of 353 statistics where one end is better, to 141 with 7 ties. Libya leads on Travel, Economics and Population and 6 more categories. Syria leads on Environment and Tech & Business. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Libya or Syria?
- Libya has a population of 7,539,851 (105th of 235 countries) and Syria has 26,472,497 (57th of 235).
- How do Libya and Syria compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Libya 71.1 (145th of 215), Syria 72.6 (128th of 215) among countries. Syria ranks better.
- How do Libya and Syria compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Libya 18.8% (173rd of 181), Syria 13.6% (163rd of 181) among countries. Syria ranks better.
- Where does Libya beat Syria most clearly?
- Libya ranks far ahead on Cell Phone Users 2008 to 2016 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 34.1%; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 77.0% vs 17.0%; Female Cell Phone Users (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 100.0% vs 69.1%.
- Where does Syria beat Libya most clearly?
- Syria ranks far ahead on Total GHG Emissions per Capita (Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Country): 1.92 t CO₂eq/cap vs 13.91 t CO₂eq/cap; Prisoners per 100k Population (Most Strict Countries in the World): 60 vs 269; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $21.00 vs $26.00.
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