

Oman vs United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates comes out ahead of Oman on 308 of 487 statistics where one end is better, to 154 with 25 ties. Oman leads on Crime & Safety and Law. United Arab Emirates leads on Tech & Business, Manufacturing & Mining and Population and 8 more categories.
487 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 25 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 154
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 308
- Avg. percentile
- 64
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Oman | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,671,458 120th of 235 | 11,574,682 86th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 80.2 51st of 215 | 83.1 21st of 215 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 3.25% 49th of 181 | 2.17% 19th of 181 |
| 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) | 8.3 tied 72nd of 195 | 3.8 37th of 195 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessUnited Arab Emirates · 21 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited Arab Emirates · 3 statistics
- PopulationUnited Arab Emirates · 18 statistics
- CultureUnited Arab Emirates · 65 statistics
- EconomicsUnited Arab Emirates · 63 statistics
- EducationUnited Arab Emirates · 9 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Arab Emirates · 37 statistics
- TravelUnited Arab Emirates · 10 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited Arab Emirates · 38 statistics
- HealthUnited Arab Emirates · 203 statistics
- Crime & SafetyOman · 44 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited Arab Emirates · 27 statistics
- LawOman · 8 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Oman | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 10.2% 177th of 197 | 50.0% tied 5th of 197 |
| Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country | -6.27% 16th of 202 | 7.32% 188th of 202 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $149.75 187th of 189 | $28.27 40th of 189 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 9,602 per 100k 177th of 204 | 6,754 per 100k 44th of 204 |
| Broadband Cost as % of GNIInternet Cost by Country | 4.69% 132nd of 193 | 0.48% 11th of 193 |
| Overall Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 158th 155th of 171 | 59th 59th of 171 |
| Health and Wellbeing Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 100th 98th of 171 | 5th 5th of 171 |
| % of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 64.0% tied 108th of 200 | 100.0% tied 1st of 200 |
| % of Population with Access to Basic WaterCountries Without Clean Water | 92.0% tied 154th of 224 | 100.0% tied 1st of 224 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 8,564 per 100k 171st of 204 | 6,475 per 100k 62nd of 204 |
| Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country | $73.73 196th of 205 | $19.73 88th of 205 |
| Education Rank (WT20)Education Rankings by Country | 58th 58th of 202 | 164th 164th of 202 |
| World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 140th 138th of 171 | 52nd 52nd of 171 |
| Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.01% tied 1st of 192 | 0.08% tied 97th of 192 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 33.3% tied 162nd of 186 | 56.2% tied 69th of 186 |
| Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 46.3 tied 189th of 198 | 82.5 tied 87th of 198 |
| % of Population Who Completed Primary Series COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 60.0% tied 104th of 200 | 99.0% tied 6th of 200 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $144 tied 175th of 231 | $130 tied 65th of 231 |
| Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 86th 86th of 132 | 24th 24th of 132 |
| SusceptabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 16.59 105th of 193 | 6.44 15th of 193 |
| Overall Criminality Score (GOCI)Crime Rate by Country | 4.5 tied 62nd of 192 | 6.4 151st of 192 |
| Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 0.99% tied 132nd of 184 | 0.45% tied 48th of 184 |
| Drug Use DALYsDrug Use by Country | 1.1 tied 94th of 202 | 3.7 tied 194th of 202 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 30.648 164th of 181 | 54.701 82nd of 181 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 12.0 tied 64th of 136 | 39.7 126th of 136 |
| Culture Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 124th 121st of 171 | 45th 45th of 171 |
| Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country | 93.63 Mbps 72nd of 156 | 356.24 Mbps 3rd of 156 |
| % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 0.84% tied 140th of 184 | 0.37% tied 58th of 184 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $68.00 tied 147th of 231 | $56.00 tied 46th of 231 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 8.2 cases per 100k tied 125th of 185 | 3.9 cases per 100k tied 44th of 185 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Oman or United Arab Emirates?
- United Arab Emirates comes out ahead of Oman on 308 of 487 statistics where one end is better, to 154 with 25 ties. Oman leads on Crime & Safety and Law. United Arab Emirates leads on Tech & Business, Manufacturing & Mining 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, Oman or United Arab Emirates?
- Oman has a population of 5,671,458 (120th of 235 countries) and United Arab Emirates has 11,574,682 (86th of 235).
- How do Oman and United Arab Emirates compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Oman 80.2 (51st of 215), United Arab Emirates 83.1 (21st of 215) among countries. United Arab Emirates ranks better.
- How do Oman and United Arab Emirates compare on Unemployment Rate (%)?
- Unemployment Rate (%): Oman 3.25% (49th of 181), United Arab Emirates 2.17% (19th of 181) among countries. United Arab Emirates ranks better.
- Where does Oman beat United Arab Emirates most clearly?
- Oman ranks far ahead on Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -6.27% vs 7.32%; Education Rank (WT20) (Education Rankings by Country): 58th vs 164th; Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01% vs 0.08%.
- Where does United Arab Emirates beat Oman most clearly?
- United Arab Emirates ranks far ahead on Parliamentary Representation of Women (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 50.0% vs 10.2%; Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $28.27 vs $149.75; Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - Male (Heart Disease Rates by Country): 6,754 per 100k vs 9,602 per 100k.
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