Papua New Guinea vs Zambia
Zambia comes out ahead of Papua New Guinea on 233 of 419 statistics where one end is better, to 173 with 13 ties. Papua New Guinea leads on Population and Environment. Zambia leads on Law, Crime & Safety and Tech & Business and 8 more categories.
419 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 13 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 173
- Avg. percentile
- 39
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 233
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Papua New Guinea | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,947,848 89th of 235 | 22,521,915 63rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 66.3 183rd of 215 | 66.5 179th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $5,215 151st of 184 | $4,379 159th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 2.57% 25th of 181 | 5.92% 108th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 43.3% 202nd of 214 | 53.6% 196th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 31.3 152nd of 195 | 34.6 tied 161st of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,020 141st of 185 | $1,318 164th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- LawZambia · 6 statistics
- Crime & SafetyZambia · 41 statistics
- Tech & BusinessZambia · 8 statistics
- HealthZambia · 200 statistics
- CultureZambia · 44 statistics
- PopulationPapua New Guinea · 18 statistics
- TravelZambia · 9 statistics
- EconomicsZambia · 74 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentZambia · 31 statistics
- EducationZambia · 8 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyZambia · 27 statistics
- EnvironmentPapua New Guinea · 38 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningZambia · 3 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Papua New Guinea | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 107.6 tied 184th of 198 | 101.1 tied 1st of 198 |
| Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 36.3 156th of 179 | 67.0 tied 24th of 179 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 16.54 per 100k 148th of 204 | 1.33 per 100k tied 10th of 204 |
| ExposureNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 18.84 179th of 193 | 0.28 53rd of 193 |
| Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 2.74 per 100k 11th of 204 | 17.92 per 100k 144th of 204 |
| Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 2.45 per 100k 13th of 204 | 11.15 per 100k 139th of 204 |
| Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 39.0% 162nd of 167 | 14.1% 61st of 167 |
| Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 11.3 per 100k 130th of 204 | 1.5 per 100k tied 6th of 204 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 67.4 128th of 136 | 33.8 47th of 136 |
| Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 39.0% 163rd of 167 | 12.4% 64th of 167 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 36.6 124th of 136 | 9.8 tied 43rd of 136 |
| Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 20.7% 147th of 164 | 1.2% tied 50th of 164 |
| Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 64.8% tied 69th of 198 | 35.0% 187th of 198 |
| World Risk IndexNatural Disaster Risk by Country | 26.51 182nd of 193 | 2.94 70th of 193 |
| Vacc. Rate PCV3Vaccination Rates by Country | 41.0% tied 152nd of 156 | 91.0% tied 57th of 156 |
| % of GDP per Year Spent on EducationEducation Spending by Country | 0.78% 116th of 118 | 4.07% 50th of 118 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 57.9 130th of 184 | 30.1 27th of 184 |
| Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country | 24.9% 152nd of 166 | 3.2% 61st of 166 |
| Central Government DebtDebt to GDP Ratio by Country | 53.7% 68th of 149 | 11,494.0% 149th of 149 |
| Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 703 per 100k 134th of 204 | 286 per 100k 23rd of 204 |
| Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 53.1% 160th of 167 | 22.3% tied 69th of 167 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 147.25 per 100k 156th of 204 | 38.12 per 100k 46th of 204 |
| Male Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 24.1% 124th of 199 | 4.61% 17th of 199 |
| % Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country | 1.4% tied 164th of 185 | 0.53% tied 64th of 185 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country | 90.3 per 10k 32nd of 193 | 18.64 per 10k 135th of 193 |
| Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country | 4,197 per 100k 198th of 201 | 1,688 per 100k 91st of 201 |
| Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country | 479.69 per 100k 166th of 204 | 179.58 per 100k 60th of 204 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $17.00 tied 152nd of 231 | $15.00 tied 33rd of 231 |
| Female Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country | 24.9% 152nd of 166 | 2.5% tied 66th of 166 |
| Vacc. Rate HEPB3Vaccination Rates by Country | 42.0% tied 186th of 189 | 91.0% tied 86th of 189 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Papua New Guinea or Zambia?
- Zambia comes out ahead of Papua New Guinea on 233 of 419 statistics where one end is better, to 173 with 13 ties. Papua New Guinea leads on Population and Environment. Zambia leads on Law, Crime & Safety 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, Papua New Guinea or Zambia?
- Papua New Guinea has a population of 10,947,848 (89th of 235 countries) and Zambia has 22,521,915 (63rd of 235).
- How do Papua New Guinea and Zambia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Papua New Guinea 66.3 (183rd of 215), Zambia 66.5 (179th of 215) among countries. Zambia ranks better.
- How do Papua New Guinea and Zambia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Papua New Guinea $5,215 (151st of 184), Zambia $4,379 (159th of 184) among countries. Papua New Guinea ranks better.
- Where does Papua New Guinea beat Zambia most clearly?
- Papua New Guinea ranks far ahead on Male Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 2.74 per 100k vs 17.92 per 100k; Suicide Rate (Suicide Rate by Country): 2.45 per 100k vs 11.15 per 100k; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 64.8% vs 35.0%.
- Where does Zambia beat Papua New Guinea most clearly?
- Zambia ranks far ahead on Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 101.1 vs 107.6; Ecosystem Vitality (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 67.0 vs 36.3; Non-Melanoma SC Rate Female (Female Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.33 per 100k vs 16.54 per 100k.
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