Republic of the Congo vs Zambia
Zambia comes out ahead of Republic of the Congo on 209 of 398 statistics where one end is better, to 180 with 9 ties. Republic of the Congo leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Environment and Travel. Zambia leads on Law, Politics & Government and Tech & Business and 4 more categories.
398 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
- 180
- Avg. percentile
- 44
- Categories led
- 3
- Wins
- 209
- Avg. percentile
- 44
- Categories led
- 7
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Republic of the Congo | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,637,785 112th of 235 | 22,521,915 63rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 66.0 186th of 215 | 66.5 179th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $7,248 140th of 184 | $4,379 159th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 19.9% 176th of 181 | 5.92% 108th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 53.0% 197th of 214 | 53.6% 196th of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 27.0 142nd of 195 | 34.6 tied 161st of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $2,515 147th of 185 | $1,318 164th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- LawZambia · 6 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentZambia · 35 statistics
- Tech & BusinessZambia · 9 statistics
- PopulationZambia · 18 statistics
- Crime & SafetyZambia · 43 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningRepublic of the Congo · 3 statistics
- EconomicsZambia · 69 statistics
- EnvironmentRepublic of the Congo · 38 statistics
- EducationZambia · 8 statistics
- TravelRepublic of the Congo · 9 statistics
- HealthEven · 171 statistics
- CultureEven · 58 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 29 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Republic of the Congo | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality, Female - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 50.3 per 100k 5th of 183 | 113.1 per 100k 175th of 183 |
| Mortality, All - Crude RateCancer Rates by Country | 52.9 per 100k 4th of 182 | 109.2 per 100k tied 144th of 182 |
| Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country | $64.67 137th of 189 | $13.22 8th of 189 |
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | -1.08 33rd of 174 | 2.12 138th of 174 |
| Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country | 15,488 136th of 183 | 527 31st of 183 |
| EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 3.75 tied 116th of 166 | 6.88 tied 23rd of 166 |
| Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country | 12.7 per 100k tied 68th of 176 | 34.1 per 100k tied 166th of 176 |
| Mortality, Male - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 59.2 per 100k 14th of 183 | 110.7 per 100k 114th of 183 |
| EPI Waste Recovery Rate ScoreRecycling Rates by Country | 10.3 60th of 178 | 1 tied 145th of 178 |
| Female Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 82.3 6th of 183 | 164.8 102nd of 183 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 42.4 114th of 154 | 22.0 tied 35th of 154 |
| GDP Growth WBGDP Growth by Country | 1.9% tied 128th of 190 | 5.4% tied 33rd of 190 |
| % of Population at High Flood RiskFlooding by Country | 29.3% 171st of 185 | 14.0% tied 79th of 185 |
| Cancer Rate Total - ASRCancer Rates by Country | 80.7 4th of 183 | 159.5 tied 94th of 183 |
| Broadband Cost per MonthInternet Cost by Country | $24.06 tied 103rd of 205 | $3.54 9th of 205 |
| Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World | 27 6th of 219 | 137 101st of 219 |
| Workforce Participation RateWorkforce Participation by Country | 67.912 34th of 181 | 59.303 111th of 181 |
| V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.53 tied 88th of 175 | 0.65 tied 13th of 175 |
| % of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country | 13.0% 196th of 200 | 64.0% tied 108th of 200 |
| Male Cancer Rate ASRCancer Rates by Country | 84.2 14th of 183 | 162.6 91st of 183 |
| Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech | 0.28 tied 145th of 170 | 0.6 tied 72nd of 170 |
| V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country | 0.45 tied 119th of 175 | 0.81 tied 44th of 175 |
| Absence of Legal Discrimination (0 to 100)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 58.1 tied 174th of 198 | 81.3 tied 95th of 198 |
| Estimated Road Traffic Death RateRoad Deaths by Country | 8.4 per 100k tied 59th of 188 | 17.1 per 100k 132nd of 188 |
| LP Enterprise ConditionsLegatum Prosperity Index | 151st 151st of 167 | 87th 87th of 167 |
| Happy Planet Index ScoreHappy Planet Index by Country | 35.2 85th of 147 | 19.1 141st of 147 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 19.9% 176th of 181 | 5.92% 108th of 181 |
| Female ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country | 67.0% 18th of 186 | 53.9% 87th of 186 |
| Workforce Participation WomenWorkforce Participation by Country | 66.214 19th of 181 | 53.779 86th of 181 |
| Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country | 1.2 tied 11th of 157 | 2.32 tied 71st of 157 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Republic of the Congo or Zambia?
- Zambia comes out ahead of Republic of the Congo on 209 of 398 statistics where one end is better, to 180 with 9 ties. Republic of the Congo leads on Manufacturing & Mining, Environment and Travel. Zambia leads on Law, Politics & Government and Tech & Business and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Republic of the Congo or Zambia?
- Republic of the Congo has a population of 6,637,785 (112th of 235 countries) and Zambia has 22,521,915 (63rd of 235).
- How do Republic of the Congo and Zambia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Republic of the Congo 66.0 (186th of 215), Zambia 66.5 (179th of 215) among countries. Zambia ranks better.
- How do Republic of the Congo and Zambia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Republic of the Congo $7,248 (140th of 184), Zambia $4,379 (159th of 184) among countries. Republic of the Congo ranks better.
- Where does Republic of the Congo beat Zambia most clearly?
- Republic of the Congo ranks far ahead on Mortality, Female - ASR (Cancer Rates by Country): 50.3 per 100k vs 113.1 per 100k; Mortality, All - Crude Rate (Cancer Rates by Country): 52.9 per 100k vs 109.2 per 100k; Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -1.08 vs 2.12.
- Where does Zambia beat Republic of the Congo most clearly?
- Zambia ranks far ahead on Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted) (Internet Cost by Country): $13.22 vs $64.67; Mortality (Deaths) - Male (Cancer Rates by Country): 527 vs 15,488; EIU Political Culture Score (Democracy Index by Country): 6.88 vs 3.75.
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