Mali vs South Sudan
Mali comes out ahead of South Sudan on 216 of 321 statistics where one end is better, to 96 with 9 ties. Mali leads on Tech & Business, Population and Politics & Government and 9 more categories. South Sudan leads on Travel.
321 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 216
- Avg. percentile
- 42
- Categories led
- 12
- Wins
- 96
- Avg. percentile
- 37
- Categories led
- 1
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Mali | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,932,275 58th of 235 | 12,436,037 80th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 60.7 209th of 215 | 57.7 212th of 215 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 49.5% 200th of 214 | 5.4% 214th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 47.5 180th of 195 | 71.9 195th of 195 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessMali · 4 statistics
- PopulationMali · 16 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentMali · 18 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyMali · 25 statistics
- LawMali · 5 statistics
- Crime & SafetyMali · 39 statistics
- TravelSouth Sudan · 9 statistics
- EnvironmentMali · 23 statistics
- CultureMali · 34 statistics
- HealthMali · 183 statistics
- EducationMali · 7 statistics
- EconomicsMali · 39 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningMali · 3 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Mali | South Sudan |
|---|---|---|
| Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 1.7% tied 171st of 184 | 0.44% tied 44th of 184 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 13,208 133rd of 183 | 150 8th of 183 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 14.3 cases per 100k tied 175th of 185 | 4.0 cases per 100k tied 49th of 185 |
| Individual Capital Gains Tax Rate (Standard Pct)Capital Gains Tax by Country | 25.0% tied 113th of 150 | 10.0% tied 4th of 150 |
| Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 857 70th of 192 | 1 tied last of 192 |
| % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 1.6% 180th of 184 | 0.4% tied 67th of 184 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country | 48.97 per 10k 73rd of 193 | 3.58 per 10k 183rd of 193 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 13.5 cases per 100k 180th of 185 | 3.7 cases per 100k tied 73rd of 185 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 67.0% tied 62nd of 198 | 43.0% tied 165th of 198 |
| V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.7 tied 76th of 175 | 0.1 166th of 175 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $27.00 tied 194th of 231 | $23.00 tied 72nd of 231 |
| Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country | 237.51 per 100k 178th of 201 | 151.53 per 100k 84th of 201 |
| Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country | 102.4 per 100k 134th of 182 | 76.3 per 100k 52nd of 182 |
| STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country | 11,196 per 100k 91st of 201 | 20,323 per 100k 181st of 201 |
| V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.54 tied 83rd of 175 | 0.14 tied 161st of 175 |
| V-Dem ECI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.56 tied 95th of 175 | 0.08 174th of 175 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 164.5 101st of 183 | 109.7 tied 22nd of 183 |
| LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index | 87th 87th of 167 | 158th 158th of 167 |
| Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country | 113.01 per 100k 7th of 204 | 216.12 per 100k 90th of 204 |
| Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 7.37 per 100k 45th of 204 | 15.74 per 100k tied 127th of 204 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 5.16 per 100k 52nd of 204 | 10.73 per 100k 132nd of 204 |
| Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | -0.34 ASR per 100K pop. 13th of 170 | -0.04 ASR per 100K pop. tied 76th of 170 |
| Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 115.1 per 100k 177th of 183 | 83.3 per 100k 106th of 183 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 55.2% tied 81st of 186 | 71.2% 11th of 186 |
| Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN)Most Homophobic Countries | 64th 63rd worst of 157 | 4th 4th worst of 157 |
| Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 2.94 per 100k 77th of 204 | 5.69 per 100k 152nd of 204 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 7,701 per 100k 159th of 204 | 6,198 per 100k 85th of 204 |
| Total Incidence RateTuberculosis Rate by Country | 51 per 100k tied 117th of 208 | 320 per 100k 190th of 208 |
| Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | -3.29% 55th of 202 | -0.3% 124th of 202 |
| SafetySocial Progress Index by Country | 62.9 114th of 172 | 39.77 171st of 172 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Mali or South Sudan?
- Mali comes out ahead of South Sudan on 216 of 321 statistics where one end is better, to 96 with 9 ties. Mali leads on Tech & Business, Population and Politics & Government and 9 more categories. South Sudan leads on Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Mali or South Sudan?
- Mali has a population of 25,932,275 (58th of 235 countries) and South Sudan has 12,436,037 (80th of 235).
- How do Mali and South Sudan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Mali 60.7 (209th of 215), South Sudan 57.7 (212th of 215) among countries. Mali ranks better.
- How do Mali and South Sudan compare on Access to Electricity (% of People)?
- Access to Electricity (% of People): Mali 49.5% (200th of 214), South Sudan 5.4% (214th of 214) among countries. Mali ranks better.
- Where does Mali beat South Sudan most clearly?
- Mali ranks far ahead on Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 857 vs 1; Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 48.97 per 10k vs 3.58 per 10k; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 67.0% vs 43.0%.
- Where does South Sudan beat Mali most clearly?
- South Sudan ranks far ahead on Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.44% vs 1.7%; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 150 vs 13,208; Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 4.0 cases per 100k vs 14.3 cases per 100k.
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