Malaysia vs Seychelles
Malaysia comes out ahead of Seychelles on 179 of 341 statistics where one end is better, to 151 with 11 ties. Malaysia leads on Travel, Tech & Business and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Seychelles leads on Politics & Government, Crime & Safety and Environment and 2 more categories.
341 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 179
- Avg. percentile
- 59
- Categories led
- 6
- Wins
- 151
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 5
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Malaysia | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,385,115 45th of 235 | 134,959 193rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 76.8 84th of 215 | 76.3 95th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $41,498 56th of 184 | $35,854 61st of 184 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 7.0 tied 59th of 195 | 12.9 101st of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $13,125 73rd of 185 | $19,449 59th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- TravelMalaysia · 8 statistics
- Tech & BusinessMalaysia · 10 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentSeychelles · 23 statistics
- Crime & SafetySeychelles · 38 statistics
- EnvironmentSeychelles · 29 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMalaysia · 26 statistics
- HealthMalaysia · 161 statistics
- EducationSeychelles · 8 statistics
- LawSeychelles · 6 statistics
- PopulationMalaysia · 18 statistics
- CultureMalaysia · 42 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningEven · 3 statistics
- EconomicsEven · 65 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Malaysia | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|
| Hypertension-Related Death RateHypertension Rates by Country | 52.2 per 100k 14th of 204 | 306.4 per 100k 184th of 204 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $40.00 16th of 231 | $72.00 tied 178th of 231 |
| Lack of Coping CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 20.53 148th of 193 | 2.21 14th of 193 |
| Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 8,068 42nd of 158 | 4 tied 150th of 158 |
| Overall Criminality Score (GOCI)Crime Rate by Country | 6.5 tied 157th of 192 | 3.7 30th of 192 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country | 7 per 10k 169th of 193 | 71.91 per 10k 43rd of 193 |
| Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $263,500 32nd of 179 | $23,700 148th of 179 |
| Health and Wellbeing Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 50th 50th of 171 | 158th 155th of 171 |
| Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 106.5 tied 160th of 198 | 103.6 42nd of 198 |
| Criminal Actors Score (GOCI)Crime Rate by Country | 6.5 tied 151st of 192 | 3.9 tied 35th of 192 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $65.10 139th of 189 | $23.00 27th of 189 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $86.00 tied 17th of 231 | $140 tied 146th of 231 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 22.9 38th of 154 | 48.0 tied 125th of 154 |
| LGBTQI+ Travel Safety IndexMost Homophobic Countries | -160 tied 190th of 197 | 75 83rd of 197 |
| VulnerabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 23.61 116th of 193 | 6.96 13th of 193 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 16th 16th of 171 | 110th 107th of 171 |
| World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 116th 115th of 171 | 26th 26th of 171 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 55.75 77th of 173 | 10.15 167th of 173 |
| Vacc. Rate BCGVaccination Rates by Country | 90.0% tied 95th of 153 | 99.0% tied 1st of 153 |
| SusceptabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 16.46 104th of 193 | 4.4 6th of 193 |
| World Risk IndexNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 14.28 157th of 193 | 2.68 59th of 193 |
| Patent GrantsInventions by Country | 1,128 34th of 127 | 17 96th of 127 |
| Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country | $818 70th of 196 | $1,637 165th of 196 |
| Global Health Security IndexHealthiest Countries | 56.4 27th of 193 | 31.8 tied 120th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country | 93.0% tied 110th of 193 | 99.0% tied 1st of 193 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 31.6 34th of 184 | 54.2 121st of 184 |
| Corporate TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 24.0% tied 70th of 155 | 33.0% tied 143rd of 155 |
| % w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country | 4.14% 113th of 184 | 3.04% 27th of 184 |
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 4.14 per 100k 123rd of 202 | 3.04 per 100k 30th of 202 |
| Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | -13.5% 5th of 202 | -1.71% tied 97th of 202 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Malaysia or Seychelles?
- Malaysia comes out ahead of Seychelles on 179 of 341 statistics where one end is better, to 151 with 11 ties. Malaysia leads on Travel, Tech & Business and Infrastructure & Energy and 3 more categories. Seychelles leads on Politics & Government, Crime & Safety and Environment and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Malaysia or Seychelles?
- Malaysia has a population of 36,385,115 (45th of 235 countries) and Seychelles has 134,959 (193rd of 235).
- How do Malaysia and Seychelles compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Malaysia 76.8 (84th of 215), Seychelles 76.3 (95th of 215) among countries. Malaysia ranks better.
- How do Malaysia and Seychelles compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Malaysia $41,498 (56th of 184), Seychelles $35,854 (61st of 184) among countries. Malaysia ranks better.
- Where does Malaysia beat Seychelles most clearly?
- Malaysia ranks far ahead on Hypertension-Related Death Rate (Hypertension Rates by Country): 52.2 per 100k vs 306.4 per 100k; Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $40.00 vs $72.00; Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 8,068 vs 4.
- Where does Seychelles beat Malaysia most clearly?
- Seychelles ranks far ahead on Lack of Coping Capacities (Natural Disaster Risk by Country): 2.21 vs 20.53; Overall Criminality Score (GOCI) (Crime Rate by Country): 3.7 vs 6.5; Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 71.91 per 10k vs 7 per 10k.
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