United States vs Vietnam
United States comes out ahead of Vietnam on 315 of 548 statistics where one end is better, to 227 with 6 ties. United States leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 7 more categories. Vietnam leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Health.
548 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 315
- Avg. percentile
- 57
- Categories led
- 10
- Wins
- 227
- Avg. percentile
- 52
- Categories led
- 3
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | United States | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 349,035,494 3rd of 235 | 102,177,431 16th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 78.9 60th of 215 | 74.7 106th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $90,027 10th of 184 | $18,088 101st of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 4.2% 70th of 181 | 1.52% 11th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.5 tied 53rd of 195 | 12.0 tied 92nd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $90,027 7th of 185 | $5,066 116th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 37 statistics
- TravelVietnam · 9 statistics
- LawUnited States · 8 statistics
- PopulationUnited States · 19 statistics
- EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited States · 21 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 35 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited States · 45 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited States · 3 statistics
- Crime & SafetyVietnam · 45 statistics
- HealthVietnam · 190 statistics
- CultureUnited States · 70 statistics
- EconomicsUnited States · 78 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | United States | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $62.00 226th of 231 | $13.00 tied 3rd of 231 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $240 222nd of 231 | $50.00 tied 1st of 231 |
| Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country | 478.91 per 100k 203rd of 203 | 2.3 per 100k tied 11th of 203 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $112 219th of 231 | $21.00 1st of 231 |
| Male Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 40.6% 190th of 199 | 2.33% 5th of 199 |
| Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $400,000 4th of 158 | $10,676 150th of 158 |
| Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country | 107 1st of 155 | 51 tied 142nd of 155 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $40.00 tied 216th of 231 | $10.00 4th of 231 |
| Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 42.2% 161st of 170 | 1.7% 5th of 170 |
| % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 0.18% 6th of 184 | 1.3% tied 174th of 184 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $26.00 tied 212th of 231 | $6.00 tied 1st of 231 |
| Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country | 41.8% 181st of 199 | 2.49% 1st of 199 |
| Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 42.7% 159th of 173 | 1.7% 3rd of 173 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 1.6 cases per 100k tied 7th of 185 | 10.9 cases per 100k 174th of 185 |
| Cost of a Beer - FinderCountries with the Most Expensive Beer | $7.52 159th of 171 | $0.95 6th of 171 |
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | 2.85 164th of 174 | -2.07 10th of 174 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country | 1,813.1 per 100k 202nd of 204 | 3.25 per 100k 23rd of 204 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 100.0 179th of 184 | 28.0 18th of 184 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 9,784 per 100k 183rd of 204 | 5,568 per 100k 5th of 204 |
| Mean BMI MaleEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 28.8 kg/m² tied 178th of 190 | 21.9 kg/m² tied 14th of 190 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 69.3 127th of 136 | 16.8 10th of 136 |
| Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country | 28.9 kg/m² 173rd of 190 | 21.9 kg/m² tied 9th of 190 |
| EIU Political Participation ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 8.89 tied 4th of 165 | 2.78 tied 141st of 165 |
| Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 0.89% 191st of 192 | 0.02% tied 16th of 192 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 8,634 per 100k 177th of 204 | 5,018 per 100k 4th of 204 |
| Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country | 1,539.44 per 100k 202nd of 204 | 3.37 per 100k 29th of 204 |
| Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 571.42 per 100k 203rd of 204 | 4.96 per 100k 33rd of 204 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 41.8% 168th of 199 | 1.7% tied 3rd of 199 |
| EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 58.5 27th of 177 | 23.8 173rd of 177 |
| Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $400,000 23rd of 179 | $11,103 170th of 179 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, United States or Vietnam?
- United States comes out ahead of Vietnam on 315 of 548 statistics where one end is better, to 227 with 6 ties. United States leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 7 more categories. Vietnam leads on Travel, Crime & Safety and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, United States or Vietnam?
- United States has a population of 349,035,494 (3rd of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
- How do United States and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): United States 78.9 (60th of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
- How do United States and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): United States $90,027 (10th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
- Where does United States beat Vietnam most clearly?
- United States ranks far ahead on Head of Government Annual Salary (What Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?): $400,000 vs $10,676; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 107 vs 51; % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.18% vs 1.3%.
- Where does Vietnam beat United States most clearly?
- Vietnam ranks far ahead on Daily Food And Dining Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $13.00 vs $62.00; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $50.00 vs $240; Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 2.3 per 100k vs 478.91 per 100k.
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