Uganda vs United States
United States comes out ahead of Uganda on 275 of 470 statistics where one end is better, to 194 with 1 ties. Uganda leads on Health and Travel. United States leads on Tech & Business, Education and Population and 8 more categories.
470 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 1 tie. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 194
- Avg. percentile
- 45
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 275
- Avg. percentile
- 55
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Uganda | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 52,761,469 30th of 235 | 349,035,494 3rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 68.5 164th of 215 | 78.9 60th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $3,488 168th of 184 | $90,027 10th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 2.75% 31st of 181 | 4.2% 70th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 55.3% tied 191st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 35.9 165th of 195 | 5.5 tied 53rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,206 166th of 185 | $90,027 7th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Tech & BusinessUnited States · 20 statistics
- EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
- PopulationUnited States · 19 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 38 statistics
- LawUnited States · 6 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited States · 3 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 32 statistics
- CultureUnited States · 69 statistics
- EconomicsUnited States · 74 statistics
- HealthUganda · 193 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited States · 46 statistics
- TravelUganda · 9 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited States · 45 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Uganda | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 129th 128th of 132 | 2nd 2nd of 132 |
| Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 5 tied 161st of 169 | 6,184,653 2nd of 169 |
| Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 4 tied 150th of 158 | 3,650,830 3rd of 158 |
| Drug Use DALYsDrug Use by Country | 0.3 tied 9th of 202 | 6.7 202nd of 202 |
| Other Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country | 6.04 per 100k 8th of 202 | 60.55 per 100k 196th of 202 |
| Global Innovation Index Market Sophistication RankMost Innovative Countries | 124th 123rd of 132 | 1st 1st of 132 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.92 per 100k 15th of 204 | 788.25 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country | 52.42 per 100k 15th of 204 | 2,084.1 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer Rate Both SexesSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.82 per 100k 17th of 204 | 669.46 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| GNI per Capita AtlasGNI per Capita by Country | $909 constant 2015 US$ 137th of 147 | $67,191 constant 2015 US$ 3rd of 147 |
| Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 1.8% 6th of 170 | 42.2% 161st of 170 |
| ICI ScoreAverage IQ by Country | 12.4 116th of 127 | 74.9 1st of 127 |
| Male Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 3.71% 11th of 199 | 40.6% 190th of 199 |
| Est. Population w/ Undiagnosed DiabetesDiabetes Rates by Country | 57.6% tied 182nd of 214 | 12.5% 1st of 214 |
| Per Capita Healthcare CostsHealth Care Costs by Country | $44 20th of 190 | $12,434 190th of 190 |
| Heart Disease All Ages DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country | 3,626 per 100k 3rd of 204 | 14,290 per 100k 185th of 204 |
| Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 16.4 127th of 136 | 146.2 6th of 136 |
| Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 21.6 kg/m² 10th of 190 | 28.8 kg/m² tied 178th of 190 |
| Global Innovation IndexMost Innovative Countries | 14.9 120th of 132 | 62.4 3rd of 132 |
| Global Innovation Index Overall RankMost Innovative Countries | 121st 120th of 132 | 3rd 3rd of 132 |
| Global Innovation Index ScoreGlobal Innovation Index by Country | 14.9 120th of 132 | 62.4 3rd of 132 |
| CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country | 0.15 t/cap tied 7th of 206 | 13.59 t/cap 191st of 206 |
| Wealth per AdultAverage Net Worth by Country | $2,780 152nd of 169 | $551,347 3rd of 169 |
| Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 4.6% 7th of 173 | 42.7% 159th of 173 |
| Mean WealthWealth per Adult by Country | $2,780 146th of 163 | $551,347 3rd of 163 |
| Non-Melanoma SC Rate FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1.74 per 100k tied 25th of 204 | 552.7 per 100k 204th of 204 |
| Alcoholism % FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 0.25% 22nd of 204 | 2.03% 200th of 204 |
| Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country | 250 per 100k 22nd of 204 | 1,950 per 100k 200th of 204 |
| Ecological FootprintHappy Planet Index by Country | 1.08 tCO2e tied 10th of 149 | 19.59 tCO2e 140th of 149 |
| Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022Inventions by Country | 8 tied 167th of 192 | 2,533,823 2nd of 192 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Uganda or United States?
- United States comes out ahead of Uganda on 275 of 470 statistics where one end is better, to 194 with 1 ties. Uganda leads on Health and Travel. United States leads on Tech & Business, Education 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, Uganda or United States?
- Uganda has a population of 52,761,469 (30th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).
- How do Uganda and United States compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
- How do Uganda and United States compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
- Where does Uganda beat United States most clearly?
- Uganda ranks far ahead on Drug Use DALYs (Drug Use by Country): 0.3 vs 6.7; Other Drug Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 6.04 per 100k vs 60.55 per 100k; Non-Melanoma SC Rate Male (Male Skin Cancer Rates by Country): 1.92 per 100k vs 788.25 per 100k.
- Where does United States beat Uganda most clearly?
- United States ranks far ahead on Global Innovation Index Business Sophistication Rank (Most Innovative Countries): 2nd vs 129th; Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 6,184,653 vs 5; Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 3,650,830 vs 4.
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