Which has more people, Nigeria or Vietnam?

Nigeria has a population of 242,431,832 (6th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).

How do Nigeria and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

How do Nigeria and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

Where does Nigeria beat Vietnam most clearly?

Nigeria ranks far ahead on % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.19% vs 1.3%; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.6 cases per 100k vs 10.9 cases per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.21% vs 1.6%.

Where does Vietnam beat Nigeria most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on Anxiety Cases Upper Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 2,777 per 100k vs 12,245 per 100k; EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 46 vs 4.7; Vacc. Rate DTP1 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 71.0%.

Nigeria vs Vietnam

Vietnam comes out ahead of Nigeria on 312 of 499 statistics where one end is better, to 183 with 4 ties. Nigeria leads on Law and Health. Vietnam leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories.

499 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.

Nigeria

Wins: 183
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 2

Vietnam

Wins: 312
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Nigeria	Vietnam
Population	242,431,832 6th of 235	102,177,431 16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	54.6 215th of 215	74.7 106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$9,532 128th of 184	$18,088 101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.06% 44th of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	62.5% 182nd of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	69.8 194th of 195	12.0 tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$1,224 165th of 185	$5,066 116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationVietnam · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessVietnam · 20 statistics
PopulationVietnam · 18 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 36 statistics
EconomicsVietnam · 77 statistics
CultureVietnam · 70 statistics
TravelVietnam · 10 statistics
Crime & SafetyVietnam · 45 statistics
LawNigeria · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentVietnam · 38 statistics
EnvironmentVietnam · 46 statistics
HealthNigeria · 191 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Nigeria	Vietnam
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.19% tied 7th of 184	1.3% tied 174th of 184
Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country	12,245 per 100k 185th of 203	2,777 per 100k 2nd of 203
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.6 cases per 100k tied 7th of 185	10.9 cases per 100k 174th of 185
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	4.7 171st of 180	46 10th of 180
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.21% 6th of 184	1.6% tied 167th of 184
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.8 cases per 100k 7th of 185	13.4 cases per 100k 168th of 185
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	31.92 per 100k 13th of 204	201.92 per 100k 185th of 204
Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country	71.0% 182nd of 193	99.0% tied 1st of 193
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.7 per 100k pop. tied 3rd of 185	13.4 per 100k pop. tied 153rd of 185
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	5.6% 2nd of 167	39.9% 136th of 167
Vacc. Rate MCV1Vaccination Rates by Country	57.0% tied 181st of 193	98.0% tied 22nd of 193
LP Infrastructure & Market AccessLegatum Prosperity Index	138th 138th of 167	5th tied 6th of 167
Starvation Death RateStarvation Deaths by Country	12.77 ASR per 100K pop. 197th of 202	0.29 ASR per 100K pop. tied 37th of 202
Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country	35.0% 185th of 189	95.0% tied 34th of 189
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	5.6% 1st of 167	40.6% 132nd of 167
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.9 cases per 100k 4th of 185	16.5 cases per 100k 149th of 185
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	1.6% tied 5th of 163	10.5% 133rd of 163
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	-18.5% 142nd of 175	56.2% 7th of 175
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	31.14 Mbps 131st of 156	273.64 Mbps 11th of 156
COVID Vaccination RateCOVID Vaccines by Country	65 doses per 100k 164th of 200	274 doses per 100k 12th of 200
Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	103.8 tied 46th of 198	110.6 196th of 198
Lung Cancer Mortality, ASR (Males)Lung Cancer Rates by Country	1.8 per 100k tied 1st of 184	29.3 per 100k 138th of 184
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.45% tied 42nd of 185	2.4% tied 179th of 185
Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country	7,634 per 100k 151st of 203	2,263 per 100k 1st of 203
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	-0.73% 132nd of 167	0.9% 11th of 167
Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country	67.0% tied 171st of 189	97.0% tied 27th of 189
Dementia Death Rate FemaleDementia Rates by Country	5.55 per 100k 10th of 204	52.26 per 100k 157th of 204
Vacc. Rate HIB3Vaccination Rates by Country	67.0% tied 175th of 192	97.0% tied 30th of 192
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-4.31% 31st of 202	3.65% 175th of 202
Vacc. Rate DTP3Vaccination Rates by Country	67.0% tied 176th of 193	97.0% tied 30th of 193

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Quick answers

Which is better, Nigeria or Vietnam?: Vietnam comes out ahead of Nigeria on 312 of 499 statistics where one end is better, to 183 with 4 ties. Nigeria leads on Law and Health. Vietnam leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population 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 Vietnam?: Nigeria has a population of 242,431,832 (6th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do Nigeria and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
How do Nigeria and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
Where does Nigeria beat Vietnam most clearly?: Nigeria ranks far ahead on % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.19% vs 1.3%; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.6 cases per 100k vs 10.9 cases per 100k; Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.21% vs 1.6%.
Where does Vietnam beat Nigeria most clearly?: Vietnam ranks far ahead on Anxiety Cases Upper Limit (Anxiety Rates by Country): 2,777 per 100k vs 12,245 per 100k; EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 46 vs 4.7; Vacc. Rate DTP1 (Vaccination Rates by Country): 99.0% vs 71.0%.

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