United Kingdom vs Vietnam

United Kingdom comes out ahead of Vietnam on 327 of 537 statistics where one end is better, to 200 with 10 ties. United Kingdom leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 8 more categories. Vietnam leads on Travel and Health.

537 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Wins
327
Avg. percentile
61
Categories led
11
Wins
200
Avg. percentile
52
Categories led
2

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

StatisticUnited KingdomVietnam
Population
69,931,528
22nd of 235
102,177,431
16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)
81.4
42nd of 215
74.7
106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)
$64,606
26th of 184
$18,088
101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)
4.75%
80th of 181
1.52%
11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)
100.0%
tied 1st of 214
100.0%
tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)
4.1
tied 39th of 195
12.0
tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)
$57,602
18th of 185
$5,066
116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

  • Politics & GovernmentUnited Kingdom · 37 statistics
  • LawUnited Kingdom · 8 statistics
  • TravelVietnam · 10 statistics
  • PopulationUnited Kingdom · 19 statistics
  • EducationUnited Kingdom · 7 statistics
  • EnvironmentUnited Kingdom · 44 statistics
  • Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Kingdom · 36 statistics
  • Tech & BusinessUnited Kingdom · 21 statistics
  • CultureUnited Kingdom · 69 statistics
  • HealthVietnam · 188 statistics
  • Crime & SafetyUnited Kingdom · 44 statistics
  • Manufacturing & MiningUnited Kingdom · 3 statistics
  • EconomicsUnited Kingdom · 78 statistics

Biggest differences

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

StatisticUnited KingdomVietnam
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit
$136
228th of 231
$21.00
1st of 231
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit
$270
227th of 231
$50.00
tied 1st of 231
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit
$32.00
227th of 231
$6.00
tied 1st of 231
Anxiety Cases OverallAnxiety Rates by Country
11,254 per 100k
198th of 203
2,263 per 100k
1st of 203
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country
7.44 per 100k
201st of 202
2.72 per 100k
5th of 202
EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country
71.5
3rd of 177
23.8
173rd of 177
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit
$47.00
tied 225th of 231
$10.00
4th of 231
Climate ChangeGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries
67.8
4th of 179
17.9
175th of 179
Anxiety Cases Lower LimitAnxiety Rates by Country
9,405 per 100k
196th of 203
1,741 per 100k
2nd of 203
Anxiety Cases Upper LimitAnxiety Rates by Country
13,366 per 100k
196th of 203
2,777 per 100k
2nd of 203
FSI Index Secrecy ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money
47
tied 6th of 138
81
138th of 138
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit
$55.00
tied 218th of 231
$13.00
tied 3rd of 231
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries
72.8
11th of 179
27.8
174th of 179
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country
198.94 per 100k
194th of 203
2.3 per 100k
tied 11th of 203
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies
-0.3%
tied 180th of 189
5.8%
tied 17th of 189
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country
0.24%
tied 14th of 184
1.3%
tied 174th of 184
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country
10th
10th of 171
159th
156th of 171
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country
78.89
20th of 176
19.74
169th of 176
World Order Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country
16th
16th of 171
163rd
160th of 171
Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country
$1 LCU/INT
tied 154th of 182
$6,991 LCU/INT
3rd of 182
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country
2.3 cases per 100k
tied 18th of 185
10.9 cases per 100k
174th of 185
Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)
89.2
170th of 184
28.0
18th of 184
Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country
65.3
122nd of 136
16.8
10th of 136
EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country
8.33
tied 8th of 165
2.78
tied 141st of 165
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country
1.5%
tied 170th of 189
6.1%
tied 18th of 189
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?
$198,317
26th of 158
$10,676
150th of 158
Overall Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country
6th
6th of 171
143rd
140th of 171
Political Rights Freedom RatingVoting Rights by Country
1
tied 1st of 187
7
tied last of 187
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country
223.96 per 100k
190th of 204
4.96 per 100k
33rd of 204
Monthly Cost Of Living (Living Cost)Cost of Living by Country
$2,399
185th of 196
$637
tied 34th of 196
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Quick answers

Which is better, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
United Kingdom comes out ahead of Vietnam on 327 of 537 statistics where one end is better, to 200 with 10 ties. United Kingdom leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 8 more categories. Vietnam leads on Travel and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, United Kingdom or Vietnam?
United Kingdom has a population of 69,931,528 (22nd of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do United Kingdom and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): United Kingdom 81.4 (42nd of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
How do United Kingdom and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
GDP per Person at PPP (International $): United Kingdom $64,606 (26th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
Where does United Kingdom beat Vietnam most clearly?
United Kingdom ranks far ahead on EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 71.5 vs 23.8; Climate Change (Greenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries): 67.8 vs 17.9; FSI Index Secrecy Score (Best Countries to Hide Money): 47 vs 81.
Where does Vietnam beat United Kingdom most clearly?
Vietnam ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $21.00 vs $136; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $50.00 vs $270; Daily Local Transport Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $6.00 vs $32.00.

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