Which has more people, Uganda or Vietnam?

Uganda has a population of 52,761,469 (30th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.

Where does Uganda beat Vietnam most clearly?

Uganda ranks far ahead on Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.9 vs 110.6; Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -58.1% vs 3.65%; CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.3 tonnes/$1kGDP.

Where does Vietnam beat Uganda most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on % Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020 (Deforestation Rates by Country): 56.2% vs -34.6%; % Annual Change (Deforestation Rates by Country): 0.9% vs -1.61%; Average IQ (IIT) (Average IQ by Country): 102.26 vs 88.49.

Uganda vs Vietnam

Vietnam comes out ahead of Uganda on 295 of 466 statistics where one end is better, to 167 with 4 ties. Uganda leads on Environment and Health. Vietnam leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel and 8 more categories.

466 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Uganda

Wins: 167
Avg. percentile: 45
Categories led: 2

Vietnam

Wins: 295
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Uganda	Vietnam
Population	52,761,469 30th of 235	102,177,431 16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	68.5 164th of 215	74.7 106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$3,488 168th of 184	$18,088 101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	2.75% 31st of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	55.3% tied 191st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	35.9 165th of 195	12.0 tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$1,206 166th of 185	$5,066 116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessVietnam · 20 statistics
EducationVietnam · 9 statistics
TravelVietnam · 10 statistics
PopulationVietnam · 19 statistics
EconomicsVietnam · 75 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
CultureVietnam · 70 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyVietnam · 33 statistics
Crime & SafetyVietnam · 46 statistics
LawVietnam · 6 statistics
Politics & GovernmentVietnam · 37 statistics
EnvironmentUganda · 46 statistics
HealthUganda · 195 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Uganda	Vietnam
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	-34.6% 166th of 175	56.2% 7th of 175
Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	102.9 tied 17th of 198	110.6 196th of 198
% Annual ChangeDeforestation Rates by Country	-1.61% 156th of 167	0.9% 11th of 167
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	88.49 136th of 142	102.26 13th of 142
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-58.1% 1st of 202	3.65% 175th of 202
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$73.00 tied 194th of 231	$21.00 1st of 231
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	39.7% 164th of 188	82.0% 7th of 188
ASR IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	56.2 per 100k 170th of 176	6.6 per 100k tied 29th of 176
CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 11th of 198	0.3 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 173rd of 198
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1 per 100k pop. tied 6th of 185	13.4 per 100k pop. tied 153rd of 185
COVID Vaccination RateCOVID Vaccines by Country	58 doses per 100k tied 169th of 200	274 doses per 100k 12th of 200
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	28.08 Mbps 133rd of 156	273.64 Mbps 11th of 156
Cumulative Risk Ages 0-74Cervical Cancer Rates by Country	6% 170th of 176	0.7% tied 27th of 176
% of Population Who Completed Primary Series COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country	29.0% tied 170th of 200	88.0% tied 14th of 200
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$144 tied 175th of 231	$50.00 tied 1st of 231
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.3 cases per 100k 8th of 185	16.5 cases per 100k 149th of 185
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	44.0% tied 158th of 198	86.0% tied 10th of 198
Female Cell Phone UsersMost Dangerous Countries for Women	68.0% tied 174th of 198	98.0% tied 24th of 198
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	3.3 cases per 100k tied 27th of 185	13.4 cases per 100k 168th of 185
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	0.38% tied 30th of 184	1.6% tied 167th of 184
Broadband Cost per Month (Adjusted)Internet Cost by Country	$84.48 168th of 189	$23.04 28th of 189
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	9.9% tied 13th of 167	39.9% 136th of 167
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$183,216 40th of 179	$11,103 170th of 179
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	2.9 cases per 100k tied 37th of 185	10.9 cases per 100k 174th of 185
LP Infrastructure & Market AccessLegatum Prosperity Index	127th 127th of 167	5th tied 6th of 167
Vacc. Rate MCV2Vaccination Rates by Country	50.0% 171st of 189	95.0% tied 34th of 189
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	36.28 per 100k 40th of 204	201.92 per 100k 185th of 204
ExposureNatural Disaster Risk by Country	0.23 tied 45th of 193	26.73 183rd of 193
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	11.5% 14th of 167	40.6% 132nd of 167
Starvation Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-5.99 ASR per 100K pop. 1st of 170	0.01 ASR per 100K pop. tied 115th of 170

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Quick answers

Which is better, Uganda or Vietnam?: Vietnam comes out ahead of Uganda on 295 of 466 statistics where one end is better, to 167 with 4 ties. Uganda leads on Environment and Health. Vietnam leads on Tech & Business, Education and Travel 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 Vietnam?: Uganda has a population of 52,761,469 (30th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do Uganda and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
How do Uganda and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Vietnam ranks better.
Where does Uganda beat Vietnam most clearly?: Uganda ranks far ahead on Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births) (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 102.9 vs 110.6; Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -58.1% vs 3.65%; CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.3 tonnes/$1kGDP.
Where does Vietnam beat Uganda most clearly?: Vietnam ranks far ahead on % Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020 (Deforestation Rates by Country): 56.2% vs -34.6%; % Annual Change (Deforestation Rates by Country): 0.9% vs -1.61%; Average IQ (IIT) (Average IQ by Country): 102.26 vs 88.49.

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