Nigeria vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom comes out ahead of Nigeria on 324 of 518 statistics where one end is better, to 190 with 4 ties. Nigeria leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Population and Tech & Business and 8 more categories.
518 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 190
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 324
- Avg. percentile
- 60
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 242,431,832 6th of 235 | 69,931,528 22nd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 54.6 215th of 215 | 81.4 42nd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $9,532 128th of 184 | $64,606 26th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.06% 44th of 181 | 4.75% 80th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 62.5% 182nd of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 69.8 194th of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,224 165th of 185 | $57,602 18th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited Kingdom · 7 statistics
- PopulationUnited Kingdom · 18 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited Kingdom · 20 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited Kingdom · 39 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Kingdom · 37 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited Kingdom · 3 statistics
- CultureUnited Kingdom · 69 statistics
- LawUnited Kingdom · 8 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited Kingdom · 46 statistics
- TravelNigeria · 10 statistics
- EconomicsUnited Kingdom · 76 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited Kingdom · 44 statistics
- HealthNigeria · 198 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Nigeria | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 199 per 100k 2nd of 204 | 1,736 per 100k 200th of 204 |
| Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 5.81 per 100k 5th of 202 | 61.33 per 100k 198th of 202 |
| Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country | 46.53 per 100k 3rd of 204 | 444.38 per 100k 197th of 204 |
| EPI Safe Drinking Water ScoreWater Quality by Country | 14.5 167th of 172 | 100.0 tied 1st of 172 |
| LGBTQI+ Travel Safety IndexMost Homophobic Countries | -190 195th of 197 | 342 10th of 197 |
| Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country | 108.92 per 100k 4th of 204 | 744.31 per 100k 194th of 204 |
| EPI Sanitation & Drinking WaterEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 19.26 165th of 176 | 99.1 3rd of 176 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 12.8 1st of 184 | 89.2 170th of 184 |
| Lung Cancer Mortality, Crude (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 0.7 per 100k tied 10th of 182 | 48.7 per 100k 177th of 182 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 31.92 per 100k 13th of 204 | 284.43 per 100k 198th of 204 |
| Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN)Most Homophobic Countries | 6th 6th worst of 157 | 149th 10th best of 157 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Females)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 0.8 per 100k tied 13th of 182 | 72.2 per 100k 178th of 182 |
| Drug Use DALYsDrug Use by Country | 0.2 tied 4th of 202 | 3.2 188th of 202 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $10.00 tied 17th of 231 | $32.00 227th of 231 |
| Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 10 159th of 169 | 606,871 8th of 169 |
| Lung Cancer Rate, Crude (Both Sexes)Lung Cancer Rates by Country | 0.8 per 100k tied 6th of 184 | 74.0 per 100k tied 170th of 184 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $15.00 tied 19th of 231 | $47.00 tied 225th of 231 |
| Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 121st 120th of 132 | 3rd 3rd of 132 |
| Dementia Incidence (per 100k)Dementia Rates by Country | 20.11 per 100k 7th of 204 | 269 per 100k 188th of 204 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $89.00 tied 22nd of 231 | $270 227th of 231 |
| Energy Trilemma ScoreEnergy Trilemma Energy Performance Index | 39.2 121st of 126 | 80.0 10th of 126 |
| Coronavirus Deaths per 100k PopulationCoronavirus by Country | 2 tied 7th of 223 | 342 206th of 223 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $18.00 tied 14th of 231 | $55.00 tied 218th of 231 |
| Life ExpectancyPast Life Expectancy by Country | 51.88 197th of 200 | 80.97 21st of 200 |
| Energy Trilemma Index RankEnergy Trilemma Energy Performance Index | 94th 121st of 126 | 8th tied 10th of 126 |
| Starvation Death RateStarvation Deaths by Country | 12.77 ASR per 100K pop. 197th of 202 | 0.17 ASR per 100K pop. tied 19th of 202 |
| Global Innovation Index Knowledge & Technology Outputs RankMost Innovative Countries | 121st 120th of 132 | 5th 5th of 132 |
| ICI ScoreAverage IQ by Country | 13.9 113th of 127 | 64.2 tied 2nd of 127 |
| Prosperity and Equality Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 160th 157th of 171 | 8th 8th of 171 |
| Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 20.3 164th of 179 | 78.1 8th of 179 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Nigeria or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom comes out ahead of Nigeria on 324 of 518 statistics where one end is better, to 190 with 4 ties. Nigeria leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Population and Tech & Business and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Nigeria or United Kingdom?
- Nigeria has a population of 242,431,832 (6th of 235 countries) and United Kingdom has 69,931,528 (22nd of 235).
- How do Nigeria and United Kingdom compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215), United Kingdom 81.4 (42nd of 215) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- How do Nigeria and United Kingdom compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184), United Kingdom $64,606 (26th of 184) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- Where does Nigeria beat United Kingdom most clearly?
- Nigeria ranks far ahead on Total Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 199 per 100k vs 1,736 per 100k; Other Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 5.81 per 100k vs 61.33 per 100k; Opioid Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 46.53 per 100k vs 444.38 per 100k.
- Where does United Kingdom beat Nigeria most clearly?
- United Kingdom ranks far ahead on EPI Safe Drinking Water Score (Water Quality by Country): 100.0 vs 14.5; LGBTQI+ Travel Safety Index (Most Homophobic Countries): 342 vs -190; EPI Sanitation & Drinking Water (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 99.1 vs 19.26.
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