Which has more people, Russia or Vietnam?

Russia has a population of 143,394,458 (9th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Russia 73.4 (120th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Russia $49,568 (47th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.

Where does Russia beat Vietnam most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Head of State Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $136,000 vs $11,103; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.51% vs 2.4%; % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 12.9% vs 46.0%.

Where does Vietnam beat Russia most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 46 vs 5.3; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.72 per 100k vs 4.91 per 100k; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.1% vs 1.3%.

Russia vs Vietnam

Vietnam comes out ahead of Russia on 302 of 530 statistics where one end is better, to 212 with 16 ties. Russia leads on Education, Environment and Tech & Business. Vietnam leads on Travel, Health and Culture and 7 more categories.

530 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 16 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Russia

Wins: 212
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 3

Vietnam

Wins: 302
Avg. percentile: 52
Categories led: 10

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Russia	Vietnam
Population	143,394,458 9th of 235	102,177,431 16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	73.4 120th of 215	74.7 106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$49,568 47th of 184	$18,088 101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.13% 18th of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	12.0 tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$17,547 63rd of 185	$5,066 116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

TravelVietnam · 10 statistics
EducationRussia · 9 statistics
HealthVietnam · 192 statistics
CultureVietnam · 70 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
Politics & GovernmentVietnam · 38 statistics
Crime & SafetyVietnam · 46 statistics
LawVietnam · 8 statistics
PopulationVietnam · 18 statistics
EconomicsVietnam · 77 statistics
EnvironmentRussia · 44 statistics
Tech & BusinessRussia · 21 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 36 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Russia	Vietnam
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	5.3 168th of 180	46 10th of 180
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	4.91 per 100k 176th of 202	2.72 per 100k 5th of 202
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	1.3% tied 175th of 189	6.1% tied 18th of 189
Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	9,527 per 100k 175th of 204	5,568 per 100k 5th of 204
Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries	22.0% tied 156th of 173	8% 15th of 173
Standard VAT Tax RatesVAT Tax by Country	22.0% tied 128th of 146	8% tied 11th of 146
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$145 tied 184th of 231	$50.00 tied 1st of 231
GDP Growth (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	1% 159th of 185	8.02% 10th of 185
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	0.7% tied 165th of 189	5.8% tied 17th of 189
Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	27.5% tied 135th of 170	1.7% 5th of 170
Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	8,299 per 100k 160th of 204	5,018 per 100k 4th of 204
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 152nd of 231	$6.00 tied 1st of 231
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$71.00 tied 172nd of 231	$21.00 1st of 231
Global Peace IndexMost Peaceful Countries	3.367 162nd of 162	1.738 41st of 162
Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	30.3% tied 129th of 173	1.7% 3rd of 173
Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	31.4% 148th of 199	1.7% tied 3rd of 199
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$34.00 tied 155th of 231	$13.00 tied 3rd of 231
Female Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	18.4% 128th of 166	1.1% tied 17th of 166
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$136,000 51st of 179	$11,103 170th of 179
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.51% tied 60th of 185	2.4% tied 179th of 185
% of Population at High Flood RiskFlooding by Country	12.9% tied 63rd of 185	46.0% 183rd of 185
FSI Index Secrecy ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money	60 tied 47th of 138	81 138th of 138
Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	7,298 per 100k 142nd of 204	4,578 per 100k 11th of 204
Melanoma Death Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	2.41 per 100k 168th of 204	0.15 per 100k tied 37th of 204
Vacc. Rate POL3Vaccination Rates by Country	97.0% tied 30th of 192	73.0% tied 159th of 192
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$105,000 51st of 158	$10,676 150th of 158
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	12.7 188th of 197	6.3 tied 62nd of 197
Female Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	14.2% tied 124th of 164	0.4% tied 21st of 164
Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country	1,208 deaths per 100k 189th of 203	656 deaths per 100k 63rd of 203
Melanoma Death Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	2.55 per 100k 162nd of 204	0.16 per 100k tied 36th of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Russia or Vietnam?: Vietnam comes out ahead of Russia on 302 of 530 statistics where one end is better, to 212 with 16 ties. Russia leads on Education, Environment and Tech & Business. Vietnam leads on Travel, Health and Culture and 7 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Russia or Vietnam?: Russia has a population of 143,394,458 (9th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do Russia and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Russia 73.4 (120th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
How do Russia and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Russia $49,568 (47th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
Where does Russia beat Vietnam most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Head of State Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $136,000 vs $11,103; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.51% vs 2.4%; % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 12.9% vs 46.0%.
Where does Vietnam beat Russia most clearly?: Vietnam ranks far ahead on EPI Recycling Score (Recycling Rates by Country): 46 vs 5.3; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.72 per 100k vs 4.91 per 100k; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 6.1% vs 1.3%.

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