Zambia vs Zimbabwe
Zambia comes out ahead of Zimbabwe on 254 of 474 statistics where one end is better, to 207 with 13 ties. Zambia leads on Law, Travel and Politics & Government and 9 more categories. Zimbabwe leads on Economics.
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,521,915 63rd of 235 | 17,273,580 74th of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 66.5 179th of 215 | 63.1 198th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $4,379 159th of 184 | $6,470 144th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 5.92% 108th of 181 | 9.29% 144th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 53.6% 196th of 214 | 62.0% 183rd of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 34.6 tied 161st of 195 | 62.4 190th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $1,318 164th of 185 | $3,021 140th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- LawZambia · 6 statistics
- TravelZambia · 10 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentZambia · 39 statistics
- PopulationZambia · 17 statistics
- CultureZambia · 71 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningZambia · 3 statistics
- Crime & SafetyZambia · 46 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyZambia · 36 statistics
- HealthZambia · 203 statistics
- EconomicsZimbabwe · 72 statistics
- Tech & BusinessZambia · 19 statistics
- EnvironmentZambia · 46 statistics
- EducationZambia · 10 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Zambia | Zimbabwe |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World | 2.12 138th of 174 | -1.49 23rd of 174 |
| Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country | 47.1% 125th of 148 | 76.3% 29th of 148 |
| Est. Diabetes PrevalenceDiabetes Rates by Country | 10.3% tied 131st of 211 | 1.5% 1st of 211 |
| Diabetes Deaths as % of All Deaths Up to Age 60Diabetes Rates by Country | 10.6% tied 166th of 181 | 2.1% 58th of 181 |
| % of GDP per Year Spent on EducationEducation Spending by Country | 4.07% 50th of 118 | 0.38% 117th of 118 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 0.37% tied 42nd of 124 | 0.04% tied 110th of 124 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 3.9 cases per 100k tied 44th of 185 | 10.3 cases per 100k 148th of 185 |
| Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 145th 142nd of 171 | 48th 48th of 171 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $30.00 tied 60th of 231 | $35.00 tied 183rd of 231 |
| % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 0.38% tied 62nd of 184 | 1.1% tied 157th of 184 |
| Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 0.44% tied 44th of 184 | 1.2% tied 141st of 184 |
| Parliamentary Representation of WomenMost Dangerous Countries for Women | 15.0% tied 160th of 197 | 33.2% 56th of 197 |
| International and Peace and Security Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country | 6th 6th of 171 | 98th 96th of 171 |
| Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country | 2.32 tied 71st of 157 | 4.72 156th of 157 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $15.00 tied 33rd of 231 | $17.00 tied 152nd of 231 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 3.4 cases per 100k tied 61st of 185 | 9.1 cases per 100k tied 157th of 185 |
| Opioid Use RateDrug Use by Country | 57.02 per 100k 26th of 204 | 124.04 per 100k 128th of 204 |
| Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader? | $43,800 112th of 158 | $146,590 35th of 158 |
| GGGI Education ScoreGlobal Gender Gap by Country | 0.93 126th of 147 | 0.996 tied 55th of 147 |
| Heart Disease ASR Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 337 per 100k 162nd of 204 | 189 per 100k 69th of 204 |
| Climate ChangeGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries | 39.4 tied 109th of 179 | 53.5 tied 28th of 179 |
| Vacc. Rate ROTACVaccination Rates by Country | 58.0% 111th of 124 | 85.0% tied 54th of 124 |
| Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country | 150.61 per 100k 81st of 201 | 216.96 per 100k 170th of 201 |
| EPI Air PollutionEnvironmental Performance Index by Country | 37.25 129th of 173 | 66.53 54th of 173 |
| Heart Disease Age-Standardized Prevalence RateHeart Disease Rates by Country | 6,880 per 100k 85th of 204 | 8,579 per 100k 173rd of 204 |
| Male Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country | 17.92 per 100k 144th of 204 | 8.61 per 100k 56th of 204 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 30.1 27th of 184 | 46.7 103rd of 184 |
| Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country | 321 per 100k 132nd of 204 | 180 per 100k 48th of 204 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | -7% 13th of 191 | 21.0% tied 91st of 191 |
| Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country | 88.6% tied 165th of 171 | 79.7% tied 94th of 171 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
- Zambia comes out ahead of Zimbabwe on 254 of 474 statistics where one end is better, to 207 with 13 ties. Zambia leads on Law, Travel and Politics & Government and 9 more categories. Zimbabwe leads on Economics. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Zambia or Zimbabwe?
- Zambia has a population of 22,521,915 (63rd of 235 countries) and Zimbabwe has 17,273,580 (74th of 235).
- How do Zambia and Zimbabwe compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Zambia 66.5 (179th of 215), Zimbabwe 63.1 (198th of 215) among countries. Zambia ranks better.
- How do Zambia and Zimbabwe compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Zambia $4,379 (159th of 184), Zimbabwe $6,470 (144th of 184) among countries. Zimbabwe ranks better.
- Where does Zambia beat Zimbabwe most clearly?
- Zambia ranks far ahead on % of GDP per Year Spent on Education (Education Spending by Country): 4.07% vs 0.38%; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 0.37% vs 0.04%; Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 3.9 cases per 100k vs 10.3 cases per 100k.
- Where does Zimbabwe beat Zambia most clearly?
- Zimbabwe ranks far ahead on Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -1.49 vs 2.12; Consumer Spending (% of GDP) (Consumer Spending by Country): 76.3% vs 47.1%; Est. Diabetes Prevalence (Diabetes Rates by Country): 1.5% vs 10.3%.
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