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United Kingdom and United States
United Kingdom and United States compared on 319 statistics from 62 publishers, each reading with its own year. In the Country Index 2026, United Kingdom is placed 16th and United States is placed 37th of 183 countries.
Country Index 2026 · standing
A standing is a place in this site’s own index of published statistics, not a score. The full Country Index 2026
At a glance
Population5.0×
United Kingdom: 68,682,962people
United States: 343,477,335people
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Land area38×
United Kingdom: 241,930km²
United States: 9,147,420km²
2024 · FAO
GDP per person
United Kingdom: 53,993international $, PPP
United States: 76,931international $, PPP
2025 · World Bank Group
Life expectancy
United Kingdom: 81.3years at birth
United States: 79.3years at birth
2023 · UN DESA Population Division
Human development
United Kingdom: 0.946HDI, 0–1
United States: 0.938HDI, 0–1
2023 · UNDP Human Development Report Office
Unemployment
United Kingdom: 4.746% of the labour force
United States: 4.198% of the labour force
2025 · ILO
The newest published figure for each, as each country’s profile prints it. A multiple is given for the two sizes only.
01The answer first
In short
United States’s GDP per person is the higher of the two: United Kingdom 53,993 and United States 76,931 international dollars at purchasing power parity (World Bank Group, 2025).
United States has 5.0 times as many people, and 38 times the land area.
Measured as places in each statistic’s own field, the two are furthest apart on paid paternity leave (14 and 0, World Bank Group 2025), firms with quality certification (28.32 and 6.887, World Bank Group 2024) and political polarization (-0.281 and 2.3, V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg 2025). They are closest on firms making informal payments (0.618 and 0.591, World Bank Group 2024), state capacity (1.777 and 1.86, Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) 2015) and government AI readiness (77.75 and 88.36, Oxford Insights 2025).
For 18 of the 319 shared statistics the newest readings describe different years. Those rows print both years and are left out of every comparison above.
Nothing here counts the statistics on which one country is placed higher than the other: such a count would weigh a minor survey question the same as life expectancy. The one overall answer this site gives is the Country Index 2026, below.
02Country Index 2026
Subject by subject in the Country Index
Each country’s place among the countries with a standing on each subject, first on the left. A standing is built from a few key statistics per subject; how it is made is on the index’s own page.
- Governance & Institutions18th · joint 25th of 194
- Economy & Innovation26th · 28th of 176
- Work & Labour33rd · 14th of 182
- Education & Knowledge6th · 60th of 198
- Health & Wellbeingjoint 38th · 32nd of 200
- Development & Human Capital25th · 46th of 196
- Environment & Sustainabilityjoint 115th · 171st of 186
- Gender & Equality46th · joint 43rd of 183
- Democracy & Civil Liberties49th · 68th of 198
- Peace & Security60th · 136th of 177
- Risk & Resilience21st · 72nd of 193
- Mobility & Trade13th · 7th of 177
- Food & Agriculture11th · 12th of 184
- Poverty & Inequality34th · 79th of 159
- Energy— · 59th of 165United Kingdom has no standing on Energy: it holds fewer than the 2 of its 3 key statistics a standing needs.
- Digital & Technology6th · 8th of 198
Not voting in this edition, so no standings for anybody: Money & Public Finance, People & Population. Their statistics are still compared below.
03The evidence
Every statistic, subject by subject
319 statistics measure both countries; 19 more measure only United Kingdom and 33 only United States. Each subject opens with its key statistics on a strip of every country measured, then lists the rest.
Governance & Institutions
United Kingdom:18thUnited States:joint 25thof 194
United Kingdom on Governance & Institutions →United States on Governance & Institutions →
Key statistics · the 4 the Governance & Institutions standing is built from
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 9 to 89; the middle country is at 39.
9dashed: the middle country, 3989
United Kingdom: 7020th of 181 · rank
United States: 6429th of 181 · rank
Government Effectiveness
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 209 countries measured, values run from -2.251 to 2.092; the middle country is at 0.101.
-2.251dashed: the middle country, 0.1012.092
United Kingdom: 1.233
United States: 1.191
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.003 to 0.988; the middle country is at 0.676.
0.003dashed: the middle country, 0.6760.988
United Kingdom: 0.941
United States: 0.844
Statistical Performance Indicators
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 188 countries measured, values run from 27.12 to 94.14; the middle country is at 69.3.
27.12dashed: the middle country, 69.394.14
United Kingdom: 88.38
United States: 90.06
| Also measured · 28 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Bribery IncidenceWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 2.067142nd of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.793128th of 175 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Central Bank Independence IndexAna Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · 2023 · No better end | 0.59 | 0.391 |
| Child and Family Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 1002022 | 82.42023 |
| Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 0.65317th of 192 · rank | 0.63220th of 192 · rank |
| Completeness of Birth RegistrationUNICEF · years differ · Higher is better | 1002023 | 1002024 |
| Control of CorruptionWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.53118th of 211 · position · derived | 0.86546th of 211 · position · derived |
| Disability Benefit CoverageILO · 2023 · Higher is better | 100 | 100 |
| Equal Protection IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.70670th of 176 · position · derived | 0.608102nd of 176 · position · derived |
| Firms Expecting to Make Informal Payments to Public OfficialsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.618164th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.591165th of 178 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Foundational ID OwnershipWorld Bank Group (ID4D) · 2024 · Higher is better | 93.64 | 89.8 |
| Global Indicators of Regulatory Governance ScoreWorld Bank Group · 2018 · Higher is better | 5 | 5 |
| Labour Inspectors per 10,000 Employed PersonsILO · years differ · Higher is better | 0.412024 | 0.072015 |
| Liberal Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.68930th of 176 · position · derived | 0.57151st of 176 · position · derived |
| Meritocratic Appointment in the State AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 2.3577th of 176 · position · derived | 1.71722nd of 176 · position · derived |
| Neopatrimonial Rule IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.058159th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.123144th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Old-Age Pension CoverageILO · 2023 · Higher is better | 100 | 100 |
| Open Data InventoryOpen Data Watch · 2024 · Higher is better | 7047th of 168 · rank | 7819th of 168 · rank |
| Political Corruption IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.042160th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.06155th of 176 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Public Sector EmploymentWorld Bank Group · 2018 · No better end | 28.8720th of 135 · position · derived | 12.8876th of 135 · position · derived |
| Public Sector Wage BillWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end | 9.760th of 168 · position · derived | 9.25763rd of 168 · position · derived |
| Regulatory QualityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.46114th of 209 · position · derived | 1.00632nd of 209 · position · derived |
| Rigorous and Impartial Public AdministrationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.44640th of 176 · position · derived | 1.22352nd of 176 · position · derived |
| Senior Management Time Spent on Government RegulationWorld Bank Group · 2024 · No better end | 10.3 | 5.754 |
| State Authority over TerritoryV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 99.33 | 97.46 |
| State Capacity IndexJonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · 2015 · Higher is better | 1.77717th of 166 · position · derived | 1.8616th of 166 · position · derived |
| State Fiscal Source of RevenueV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 2.35135th of 176 · position · derived | 2.37733rd of 176 · position · derived |
| Trade Union DensityILO · years differ · Higher is better | 23.36201947th of 139 · position · derived | 10.292020100th of 139 · position · derived |
| Voice and AccountabilityWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.28419th of 206 · position · derived | 0.64559th of 206 · position · derived |
Measured for United Kingdom only: General Government Consumption
Economy & Innovation
United Kingdom:26thUnited States:28thof 176
United Kingdom on Economy & Innovation →United States on Economy & Innovation →
Key statistics · the 4 the Economy & Innovation standing is built from
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution
World Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 14.83 to 99.85; the middle country is at 72.83.
14.83dashed: the middle country, 72.8399.85
United Kingdom: 99.28
United States: 97.02
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from -3.53 to 1.729; the middle country is at 0.131.
-3.53dashed: the middle country, 0.1311.729
United Kingdom: 1.24612th of 145 · rank
United States: 1.12218th of 145 · rank
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 2.113 to 88.52; the middle country is at 35.95.
2.113dashed: the middle country, 35.9588.52
United Kingdom: 30.22
United States: 33.87
GDP per Capita (PPP)
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 185 countries measured, values run from 1,067 to 139,593; the middle country is at 17,265.
1,067dashed: the middle country, 17,265139,593
United Kingdom: 53,993
United States: 76,931
| Also measured · 41 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Actual Individual Consumption per Capita (PPP)World Bank Group · 2021 · Higher is better | 36,43918th of 173 · position · derived | 52,6541st of 173 · position · derived |
| Average Monthly Earnings of EmployeesILO · 2024 · Higher is better | 4,44818th of 75 · position · derived | 5,9858th of 75 · position · derived |
| Commodity Export DependenceUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 35.18 | 35.25 |
| Complexity Outlook IndexGrowth Lab at Harvard University · 2024 · No better end | 1.103 | 1.372 |
| Comprehensive Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 401,92322nd of 150 · position · derived | 751,6328th of 150 · position · derived |
| Container Port TrafficUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 9,621,46921st of 103 · position · derived | 59,707,4902nd of 103 · position · derived |
| Creative Goods ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 3.169 | 2.259 |
| Creative Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · No better end | 16.6 | 25.54 |
| Crop Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 94.33154th of 195 · position · derived | 92.96165th of 195 · position · derived |
| Export Concentration IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 0.16 | 0.106 |
| Firms Competing Against Informal FirmsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 24.28143rd of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 22.94145th of 181 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with an International Quality CertificationWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 28.32 | 6.887 |
| Food Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 101.24125th of 195 · position · derived | 100.86130th of 195 · position · derived |
| Foreign Direct Investment InflowsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 1.884 | 0.901 |
| Foreign Value Added Share of Gross ExportsOECD · 2022 · No better end | 19.61 | 8.313 |
| Frontier Technology Readiness IndexUNCTAD · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.963rd of 170 · position · derived | 11st of 170 · position · derived |
| GDP GrowthWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.388148th of 186 · position · derived | 2.161128th of 186 · position · derived |
| Gini Index of Disposable Income (SWIID)Frederick Solt, University of Iowa · 2023 · Lower is better | 31.944th of 79 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 39.220th of 79 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Global Innovation IndexWorld Intellectual Property Organization · 2025 · Higher is better | 59.126th of 139 · rank | 61.693rd of 139 · rank |
| Gross Savings (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2024 · No better end | 16.76106th of 146 · position · derived | 16.6108th of 146 · position · derived |
| Historical GDP per Capita (Maddison)GGDC · 2022 · Higher is better | 38,40727th of 166 · position · derived | 58,4878th of 166 · position · derived |
| ICT Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better | 7.3163rd of 118 · position · derived | 6.89568th of 118 · position · derived |
| Inflation, GDP DeflatorWorld Bank Group · 2025 · No better end | 3.693 | 2.801 |
| Informal Output (DGE Model Estimate)World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · 2020 · Lower is better | 11.69 | 7.953 |
| Livestock Production IndexFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 105.24105th of 194 · position · derived | 110.5581st of 194 · position · derived |
| Management Practices IndexWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 66.735th of 169 · position · derived | 63.6817th of 169 · position · derived |
| Merchant Fleet by Country of OwnershipUNCTAD · 2026 · No better end | 61,059 | 45,645 |
| Price Level of Household ConsumptionGGDC · 2023 · No better end | 1.012 | 1.067 |
| Productive Capacities IndexUNCTAD · 2022 · Higher is better | 68.385th of 195 · position · derived | 70.492nd of 195 · position · derived |
| Research and Development SpendingUIS · 2023 · Higher is better | 2.67613th of 84 · position · derived | 3.4475th of 84 · position · derived |
| Researchers per Million InhabitantsUIS · years differ · Higher is better | 4,473201730th of 145 · position · derived | 4,937202224th of 145 · position · derived |
| Scholarly ArticlesOurResearch · 2025 · No better end | 226,646 | 700,214 |
| Services ExportsUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 18 | 4.024 |
| Statutory Corporate Income Tax RateOECD · 2026 · No better end | 25 | 25.53 |
| Statutory Minimum WageILO · 2024 · No better end | 2,902 | 1,257 |
| Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All ProductsWorld Bank Group · 2022 · No better end | 1 | 1.49 |
| Tax Revenue (% of GDP)OECD · 2024 · No better end | 34.37 | 25.62 |
| Terms of Trade IndexUNCTAD · 2025 · No better end | 94.75 | 108.14 |
| Total Factor Productivity LevelGGDC · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.834 | 1 |
| Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)World Bank Group · 2021 · No better end | 0.589123rd of 180 · position · derived | 1.28106th of 180 · position · derived |
| Water-Use EfficiencyFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 337.07 | 49.26 |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP) · Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP) · Household Consumption · Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP) · Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP) · Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP) · New Business Density · Trade (% of GDP)
Measured for United States only: Adjusted Net Savings · Income Share Held by Lowest 20% · Income Share Held by Richest 10% · Palma Ratio
Work & Labour
United Kingdom:33rdUnited States:14thof 182
United Kingdom on Work & Labour →United States on Work & Labour →
Key statistics · the 4 the Work & Labour standing is built from
Employment-to-Population Ratio
ILO · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 21.21 to 86.9; the middle country is at 57.72.
21.21dashed: the middle country, 57.7286.9
United Kingdom: 58.46
United States: 59.11
Unemployment Rate
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.13 to 34.2; the middle country is at 5.084.
0.13dashed: the middle country, 5.08434.2
United Kingdom: 4.746
United States: 4.198
Vulnerable Employment
ILO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 182 countries measured, values run from 0.456 to 90.22; the middle country is at 28.67.
0.456dashed: the middle country, 28.6790.22
United Kingdom: 11.53
United States: 3.81
| Also measured · 22 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average Weekly Hours WorkedILO · 2025 · No better end | 31.17161st of 182 · position · derived | 36.27122nd of 182 · position · derived |
| Compliance with Labour RightsILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 1.23 | 3.83 |
| Composite Rate of Labour Underutilisation (LU4)ILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 10.9147th of 76 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 5.64569th of 76 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Employment in AgricultureILO · 2025 · No better end | 0.851176th of 182 · position · derived | 1.525165th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in IndustryILO · 2025 · No better end | 15.91132nd of 182 · position · derived | 18.9190th of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment in ServicesILO · 2025 · No better end | 83.2312th of 182 · position · derived | 79.5623rd of 182 · position · derived |
| Employment Injury Protection CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 81.52022 | 87.22023 |
| Female Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 57.3362nd of 182 · position · derived | 56.3474th of 182 · position · derived |
| Female Share of Senior and Middle ManagementILO · 2024 · Higher is better | 40.920th of 86 · position · derived | 44.3314th of 86 · position · derived |
| Firms Offering Formal TrainingWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 57.47 | 40.76 |
| GDP per Person EmployedWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 111,23427th of 168 · position · derived | 156,9839th of 168 · position · derived |
| Gini Index of Monthly EarningsILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.34234th of 75 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.4314th of 75 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Human Capital Wealth per CapitaWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 299,13717th of 151 · position · derived | 503,3504th of 151 · position · derived |
| Labour Force Participation RateILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 61.3794th of 182 · position · derived | 61.791st of 182 · position · derived |
| Labour Productivity per Hour WorkedILO · 2025 · Higher is better | 67.325th of 182 · position · derived | 81.812th of 182 · position · derived |
| Length of Paid Maternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 42 | 0 |
| Length of Paid Paternity LeaveWorld Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better | 14 | 0 |
| Low Pay RateILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 16.5945th of 71 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 22.3422nd of 71 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Self-Employment RateILO · 2025 · No better end | 13.15149th of 182 · position · derived | 6.074175th of 182 · position · derived |
| Unemployment Benefit CoverageILO · years differ · Higher is better | 94.12022 | 50.52021 |
| Youth Not in Education, Employment or TrainingILO · 2024 · Lower is better | 14.350th of 97 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 11.665th of 97 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Youth Unemployment RateILO · 2025 · Lower is better | 14.6576th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 9.34120th of 182 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added per Worker · Informal Employment Rate · Share of Temporary Employees
Measured for United States only: Fatal Occupational Injuries
Education & Knowledge
United Kingdom:6thUnited States:60thof 198
United Kingdom on Education & Knowledge →United States on Education & Knowledge →
Key statistics · the 4 the Education & Knowledge standing is built from
Government Spending on Education
UIS · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 123 countries measured, values run from 0 to 16.39; the middle country is at 3.709.
0dashed: the middle country, 3.70916.39
United Kingdom: no reading in this edition
United States: no reading in this edition
Out-of-School Rate, Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 192 countries measured, values run from 0.004 to 65.6; the middle country is at 3.691.
0.004dashed: the middle country, 3.69165.6
United Kingdom: 0.072023
United States: 3.9822022
Participation in Organised Learning One Year Before Primary
UIS · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 187 countries measured, values run from 3.411 to 100; the middle country is at 85.9.
3.411dashed: the middle country, 85.9100
United Kingdom: 98.62014
United States: 86.512022
Upper Secondary Completion Rate
UIS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 164 countries measured, values run from 2.13 to 99.27; the middle country is at 64.87.
2.13dashed: the middle country, 64.8799.27
United Kingdom: 90.29
United States: 93.5
| Also measured · 21 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Freedom IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.66882nd of 176 · position · derived | 0.397117th of 176 · position · derived |
| Expected Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 17.8118th of 195 · position · derived | 15.9247th of 195 · position · derived |
| Female Share of STEM GraduatesUIS · 2023 · No better end | 34.58 | 38.48 |
| Harmonized Test ScoresWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 520.3612th of 172 · position · derived | 511.824th of 172 · position · derived |
| Intergenerational Persistence in EducationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 0.282016142nd of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.413201594th of 153 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Learning PovertyWorld Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 2021 · Lower is better | 3.394120th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 9.69295th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Learning-Adjusted Years of SchoolWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 11.5412th of 172 · position · derived | 10.5634th of 172 · position · derived |
| Lower Secondary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 99.93rd of 164 · position · derived | 99.0318th of 164 · position · derived |
| Mean Years of SchoolingUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 13.499th of 193 · position · derived | 13.913rd of 193 · position · derived |
| Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of Lower SecondaryUIS · 2022 · Higher is better | 75.67 | 66.08 |
| Minimum Proficiency in Mathematics, End of PrimaryUIS · 2023 · Higher is better | 80.14 | 67.84 |
| Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of Lower SecondaryUIS · 2022 · Higher is better | 79.86 | 79.87 |
| Minimum Proficiency in Reading, End of PrimaryUIS · 2021 · Higher is better | 97.03 | 94.51 |
| Nobel Prize Laureates by Country of BirthNobel Prize Outreach · 2025 · No better end | 110 | 296 |
| Outbound Mobility Ratio, TertiaryUIS · 2023 · No better end | 1.279 | 0.655 |
| PISA Mathematics PerformanceOECD · 2022 · Higher is better | 488.9814th of 79 · position · derived | 464.8934th of 79 · position · derived |
| PISA Reading PerformanceOECD · 2022 · Higher is better | 494.413th of 79 · position · derived | 503.949th of 79 · position · derived |
| PISA Science PerformanceOECD · 2022 · Higher is better | 499.6715th of 79 · position · derived | 499.4116th of 79 · position · derived |
| Primary Completion RateUIS · 2025 · Higher is better | 99.8814th of 165 · position · derived | 99.996th of 165 · position · derived |
| Share of Graduates from ICT ProgrammesUIS · 2023 · No better end | 5.808 | 6.183 |
| Trust in ScientistsWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 60.12 | 53.94 |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Female Share of Researchers
Measured for United States only: Bachelor's or Higher Attainment · Upper Secondary Attainment · Wealth Parity Index, Lower Secondary Completion
Health & Wellbeing
United Kingdom:joint 38thUnited States:32ndof 200
United Kingdom on Health & Wellbeing →United States on Health & Wellbeing →
Key statistics · the 4 the Health & Wellbeing standing is built from
Life Expectancy at Birth
UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 222 countries measured, values run from 54.46 to 86.37; the middle country is at 74.63.
54.46dashed: the middle country, 74.6386.37
United Kingdom: 81.3
United States: 79.3
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 133 countries measured, values run from 0 to 63.1; the middle country is at 4.7.
0dashed: the middle country, 4.763.1
United Kingdom: 3.3
United States: 1
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 162 countries measured, values run from 0.518 to 52.8; the middle country is at 13.8.
0.518dashed: the middle country, 13.852.8
United Kingdom: 1.9562019
United States: 3.82022
Under-Five Mortality Rate
UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 200 countries measured, values run from 1.26 to 115.65; the middle country is at 14.54.
1.26dashed: the middle country, 14.54115.65
United Kingdom: 4.68
United States: 6.472
| Also measured · 35 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Adolescent Birth Rate (Ages 15–19)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 8.359170th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 13.14148th of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adult Mortality (Probability of Dying Between 15 and 60)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Lower is better | 73.23171st of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 107.7133rd of 222 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Adults Who Have Been Too Anxious or Depressed to Carry OnWellcome Trust · 2020 · No better end | 26.44 | 21.26 |
| Agreement That Vaccines Are SafeWellcome Trust · 2018 · Higher is better | 75.1583rd of 144 · position · derived | 72.0997th of 144 · position · derived |
| Caesarean Section RateUNICEF · 2007 · No better end | 25.8too old to compare | 31.1too old to compare |
| Catastrophic Out-of-Pocket Health SpendingWorld Bank Group · years differ · No better end | 2.2742018 | 4.4672016 |
| Coefficient of Variation of Habitual Caloric ConsumptionFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.21 | 0.17 |
| Contraceptive Prevalence (Any Method)UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 70.8 | 60.4 |
| Cost of a Healthy DietFAO · 2025 · No better end | 2.75 | 2.86 |
| Days Above 35°CECMWF · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.01 | 12.49 |
| Demand for Family Planning Satisfied by Modern MethodsUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 85.922nd of 196 · position · derived | 80.149th of 196 · position · derived |
| Excess Mortality During the COVID-19 PandemicAriel Karlinsky and Dmitry Kobak (World Mortality Dataset) · 2023 · Lower is better | 358.5 | 405.5 |
| Fish and Seafood Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 17.7 | 21.94 |
| Fruit Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 92.09 | 169.2 |
| Gender Inequality IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.08331st of 172 · rank | 0.16945th of 172 · rank |
| HPV Vaccination Coverage, GirlsWUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 70 | 51 |
| Human Capital IndexWorld Bank Group · 2020 · Higher is better | 0.78311th of 172 · position · derived | 0.70235th of 172 · position · derived |
| Immunisation Coverage, DTP3WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 92 | 94 |
| Immunisation Coverage, Measles First Dose (MCV1)WUENIC · 2025 · Higher is better | 89 | 92 |
| Infant Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 4.134158th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 5.482146th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Life Expectancy at Age 65UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · Higher is better | 20.1938th of 222 · position · derived | 2043rd of 222 · position · derived |
| Low Birthweight PrevalenceUNICEF and WHO (Joint Low Birthweight Estimates) · 2020 · Lower is better | 6.827122nd of 158 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 8.261103rd of 158 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Meat Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 84.44 | 122.06 |
| Modern Contraceptive PrevalenceUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 64.7 | 52.8 |
| Mortality Rate, Ages 5–14UN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.788183rd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 1.487149th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Neonatal Mortality RateUN IGME · 2024 · Lower is better | 3.042154th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 3.652148th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Overweight Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · 2024 · Lower is better | 7.79360th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 9.69440th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Pesticide Use per HectareFAO · 2024 · No better end | 2.7574th of 178 · position · derived | 2.7873rd of 178 · position · derived |
| PM2.5 Air Pollution ExposureAtmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · 2023 · Lower is better | 8.1172nd of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 8.6162nd of 220 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Prevalence of Moderate or Severe Food InsecurityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 7.4109th of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 10.788th of 135 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Prevalence of UndernourishmentFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 2.5104th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.5104th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Share of Dietary Energy Supply from Cereals, Roots and TubersFAO · 2022 · Lower is better | 33 | 24 |
| Stillbirth RateUN IGME · 2023 · Lower is better | 2.48180th of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.681173rd of 200 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Vegetable Supply per PersonFAO · 2023 · Higher is better | 165.67 | 129.06 |
| Wasting Prevalence in Children Under FiveUNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · years differ · Lower is better | 0.42019157th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.12022163rd of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Measured for United States only: Antenatal Care Coverage, At Least Four Visits · Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff · Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months
Development & Human Capital
United Kingdom:25thUnited States:46thof 196
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Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.388 to 0.972; the middle country is at 0.762.
0.388dashed: the middle country, 0.7620.972
United Kingdom: 0.94613th of 193 · rank
United States: 0.93817th of 193 · rank
Maternal Mortality Ratio
MMEIG · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 0.11 to 992.83; the middle country is at 46.65.
0.11dashed: the middle country, 46.65992.83
United Kingdom: 8.31
United States: 16.63
| Also measured · 8 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Access to ElectricityWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 100 | 100 |
| Access to Electricity, RuralWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 100 | 100 |
| Coefficient of Human InequalityUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Lower is better | 7.907146th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 10.7120th of 169 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Gender Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Closer to 1 is better | 0.97966th of 184 · position · derived | 1.00933rd of 184 · position · derived |
| Inequality-adjusted Human Development IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.86913th of 169 · position · derived | 0.83229th of 169 · position · derived |
| Official Development Assistance Given (% of GNI)OECD Development Assistance Committee · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.43 | 0.09 |
| Planetary pressures-adjusted HDIUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2023 · Higher is better | 0.8271st of 156 · position · derived | 0.68673rd of 156 · position · derived |
| Poverty Headcount at $3.00 a Day, Line-up EstimatesWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 0.34 | 1.02 |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Child Marriage
Measured for United States only: Multidimensional Poverty Measure · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $4.20 a Day · Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day · Poverty Severity (Squared Poverty Gap) at $3.00 a Day · Prosperity Gap
Environment & Sustainability
United Kingdom:joint 115thUnited States:171stof 186
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CO₂ Emissions per Capita
Global Carbon Project · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 210 countries measured, values run from 0.054 to 41.27; the middle country is at 3.21.
0.054dashed: the middle country, 3.2141.27
United Kingdom: 4.526
United States: 14.2
Ecological Footprint
Global Footprint Network · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 0.514 to 11.73; the middle country is at 2.296.
0.514dashed: the middle country, 2.29611.73
United Kingdom: 3.409
United States: 7.053
Organic Agricultural Area
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 0 to 86.38; the middle country is at 0.725.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.72586.38
United Kingdom: 2.87
United States: 0.76
Water Stress
FAO · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 177 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 3,851; the middle country is at 10.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 103,851
United Kingdom: 14.35
United States: 24.54
| Also measured · 29 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural EmissionsFAO · 2023 · No better end | 81,62621st of 193 · position · derived | 501,6314th of 193 · position · derived |
| Agricultural Emissions IntensityFAO · 2023 · Lower is better | 1.8278th of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.97141st of 190 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Agricultural Irrigated LandFAO · years differ · No better end | 0.4142018104th of 121 · position · derived | 5.101202352nd of 121 · position · derived |
| Agricultural LandFAO · 2023 · No better end | 70.3120th of 209 · position · derived | 46.0874th of 209 · position · derived |
| Annual Forest Area Change RateFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.38 | -0.04 |
| Arable Land per PersonFAO · 2023 · No better end | 0.088119th of 206 · position · derived | 0.4517th of 206 · position · derived |
| Baseline Water Stress (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 1.298 | 2.604 |
| Burned AreaGWIS · 2025 · No better end | 18,697 | 2,560,985 |
| Children's Climate Risk IndexUNICEF · 2020 · Lower is better | 3.8111th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 580th of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Consumption-Based CO₂ EmissionsGlobal Carbon Project · 2023 · No better end | 132.94 | 1,482 |
| Cropland Nitrogen BalanceFAO · 2023 · No better end | 109.51 | 35.6 |
| Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)EIA · 2024 · Lower is better | 2.01 | 4.16 |
| Fertilizer Consumption per HectareFAO · 2023 · No better end | 191.4443rd of 188 · position · derived | 127.869th of 188 · position · derived |
| Fisheries and Aquaculture ProductionFAO · 2024 · No better end | 981,309 | 4,220,467 |
| Forest AreaFAO · 2023 · No better end | 13.29148th of 210 · position · derived | 33.8796th of 210 · position · derived |
| Forest Area within Legally Established Protected AreasFAO · 2025 · Higher is better | 9.19 | 9.99 |
| Land Under Cereal ProductionFAO · 2023 · No better end | 3,088,78743rd of 179 · position · derived | 55,537,6733rd of 179 · position · derived |
| Livestock DensityFAO · 2023 · No better end | 0.8956th of 188 · position · derived | 0.31133rd of 188 · position · derived |
| Methane EmissionsEDGAR · 2025 · No better end | 1,823 | 29,362 |
| Municipal Solid Waste GenerationWorld Bank Group · years differ · Lower is better | 1.277202164th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.178201818th of 201 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| ND-GAIN Country IndexNotre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Higher is better | 68.65th of 190 · rank | 65.7517th of 190 · rank |
| Operating Coal Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end | 0 | 184,448 |
| Operating Wind Power CapacityGlobal Energy Monitor · 2026 · No better end | 28,965 | 157,594 |
| Population Living Below 5 m ElevationCenter for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · 2015 · No better end | 2.745 | 1.98 |
| Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per CapitaFAO · 2022 · Higher is better | 2,144103rd of 181 · position · derived | 8,43754th of 181 · position · derived |
| Solar Electricity Installed CapacityEIA · 2024 · No better end | 17.6 | 176.68 |
| Temperature Change on LandFAO · 2025 · No better end | 1.839 | 1.758 |
| Tree Cover LossWorld Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · 2025 · No better end | 26,566 | 1,573,245 |
| Water Withdrawal by SectorFAO · 2022 · No better end | 14.05136th of 171 · position · derived | 39.66109th of 171 · position · derived |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Environmentally Related Tax Revenue
Measured for United States only: Coal Share of Electricity Generation · Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation · Mangrove Area · Solar Share of Electricity Generation · Tropical Moist Forest Deforestation · Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generation
Gender & Equality
United Kingdom:46thUnited States:joint 43rdof 183
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Firms with a Female Top Manager
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 1.429 to 62.9; the middle country is at 19.16.
1.429dashed: the middle country, 19.1662.9
United Kingdom: 12.3
United States: 23.21
Social Institutions and Gender Index
OECD · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 140 countries measured, values run from 6.7 to 67.4; the middle country is at 25.2.
6.7dashed: the middle country, 25.267.4
United Kingdom: 12
United States: 19.1
Women, Business and the Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 3.125 to 100; the middle country is at 81.25.
3.125dashed: the middle country, 81.25100
United Kingdom: 97.5
United States: 91.25
Women's Political Empowerment Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.028 to 0.954; the middle country is at 0.772.
0.028dashed: the middle country, 0.7720.954
United Kingdom: 0.838
United States: 0.829
| Also measured · 8 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Account Ownership Among WomenWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 99.275th of 139 · position · derived | 97.1125th of 139 · position · derived |
| Female-Headed HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 40.272011too old to compare | 50.192020 |
| Firms with Female Participation in OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 47.1447th of 181 · position · derived | 31.32106th of 181 · position · derived |
| Gender Social Norms IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office · 2022 · Lower is better | 29.689th of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 50.2282nd of 91 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Global Gender Parity IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.821 | 0.787 |
| Mean Age at First Marriage, WomenUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 272011 | 27.52010 |
| Sex Ratio at BirthUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 105.5 | 104.9 |
| Women's Empowerment IndexUNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · 2022 · Higher is better | 0.778 | 0.752 |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Women's Share of Agricultural Landowners
Democracy & Civil Liberties
United Kingdom:49thUnited States:68thof 198
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Civic Space Ratings
CIVICUS · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 198 countries measured, values run from 2.17 to 100; the middle country is at 50.46.
2.17dashed: the middle country, 50.46100
United Kingdom: 59.5
United States: 56.4
Perceptions of Electoral Integrity Index
EIP · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from 12.86 to 88.61; the middle country is at 54.78.
12.86dashed: the middle country, 54.7888.61
United Kingdom: 63.73
United States: 53.79
Rule of Law
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.199 to 2.012; the middle country is at -0.102.
-2.199dashed: the middle country, -0.1022.012
United Kingdom: 1.268
United States: 0.791
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.016 to 0.913; the middle country is at 0.497.
0.016dashed: the middle country, 0.4970.913
United Kingdom: 0.772
United States: 0.735
| Also measured · 15 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Deliberative Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.66531st of 176 · position · derived | 0.48158th of 176 · position · derived |
| Egalitarian Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.61238th of 176 · position · derived | 0.47257th of 176 · position · derived |
| Exclusion by Socio-Economic GroupV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2023 · Lower is better | 0.219123rd of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.194129th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.83353rd of 176 · position · derived | 0.72984th of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Foreign MovementV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.33683rd of 176 · position · derived | 1.59468th of 176 · position · derived |
| Freedom of Peaceful AssemblyV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.8583rd of 172 · position · derived | 0.42893rd of 172 · position · derived |
| Freedom of ReligionV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.703118th of 176 · position · derived | 0.953109th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Censorship of the MediaV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.27952nd of 176 · position · derived | 0.87572nd of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Dissemination of False Information (Domestic)V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.84857th of 176 · position · derived | -0.664112th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Internet ShutdownsV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 1.77839th of 176 · position · derived | 1.02588th of 176 · position · derived |
| Government Social Media CensorshipV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.86273rd of 176 · position · derived | 1.05764th of 176 · position · derived |
| Mass MobilizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · No better end | 3.783 | 2.481 |
| Military Dimension IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Participatory Democracy IndexV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better | 0.53328th of 176 · position · derived | 0.5136th of 176 · position · derived |
| Political PolarizationV-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better | -0.281108th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 2.316th of 172 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
Peace & Security
United Kingdom:60thUnited States:136thof 177
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Global Militarisation Index
BICC · 2023 · Lower is better
Across the 149 countries measured, values run from 3.512 to 351.09; the middle country is at 100.66.
3.512dashed: the middle country, 100.66351.09
United Kingdom: 106.0472nd of 149 · rank
United States: 153.2928th of 149 · rank
Physical Violence Index
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from 0.053 to 0.989; the middle country is at 0.79.
0.053dashed: the middle country, 0.790.989
United Kingdom: 0.897
United States: 0.789
Political Stability and Absence of Violence
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 211 countries measured, values run from -2.506 to 1.563; the middle country is at 0.171.
-2.506dashed: the middle country, 0.1711.563
United Kingdom: 0.29
United States: -0.302
Political Violence by Non-State Actors
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 171 countries measured, values run from -3.182 to 3.375; the middle country is at -0.661.
-3.182dashed: the middle country, -0.6613.375
United Kingdom: -1.254
United States: 0.752
| Also measured · 6 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Arms Imports (% of total imports)U.S. Department of State · 2019 · No better end | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Civilian Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths in Non-State ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Deaths in Organized ViolenceUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 059th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 059th of 59 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Deaths in State-Based Armed ConflictUCDP · 2025 · Lower is better | 0 | 0 |
| Refugees by Country of OriginUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 517 | 3,667 |
Risk & Resilience
United Kingdom:21stUnited States:72ndof 193
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Able to Raise Emergency Funds Within 30 Days
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Higher is better
Across the 142 countries measured, values run from 16.49 to 93.69; the middle country is at 53.85.
16.49dashed: the middle country, 53.8593.69
United Kingdom: 86.03
United States: 76.11
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 190 countries measured, values run from 0.263 to 0.655; the middle country is at 0.45.
0.263dashed: the middle country, 0.450.655
United Kingdom: 0.2822nd of 190 · rank
United States: 0.31713th of 190 · rank
INFORM Risk Index
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 191 countries measured, values run from 0.7 to 8.5; the middle country is at 3.7.
0.7dashed: the middle country, 3.78.5
United Kingdom: 2.1
United States: 3.2
World Risk Index
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 193 countries measured, values run from 0.18 to 46.56; the middle country is at 4.17.
0.18dashed: the middle country, 4.1746.56
United Kingdom: 6.14
United States: 23.09
| Also measured · 7 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Asylum-Seekers by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 144,747 | 3,718,945 |
| Drought Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 3.01442nd of 138 · rank · 1 = worst | 1.974112th of 138 · rank · 1 = worst |
| Firms Whose Assets Were Damaged by Extreme WeatherWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 12.3958th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 7.413100th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Per Capita Food Supply VariabilityFAO · 2024 · Lower is better | 33 | 13 |
| Refugee Population by Country of AsylumUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2025 · No better end | 581,072 | 457,647 |
| Riverine Flood Risk (Aqueduct)WRI · 2019 · Lower is better | 0.565151st of 163 · rank · 1 = worst | 0.834141st of 163 · rank · 1 = worst |
| World Risk Poll Resilience IndexLloyd's Register Foundation · 2023 · Higher is better | 61 | 63 |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Stateless Persons by Country of Residence
Mobility & Trade
United Kingdom:13thUnited States:7thof 177
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Container Import Dwell Time
World Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 156 countries measured, values run from 1 to 21.6; the middle country is at 4.4.
1dashed: the middle country, 4.421.6
United Kingdom: 3
United States: 3.4
ICT Goods Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 120 countries measured, values run from 0 to 61.45; the middle country is at 0.975.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.97561.45
United Kingdom: 3.43
United States: 9.05
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index
UNCTAD · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 168 countries measured, values run from 4.13 to 1,313; the middle country is at 60.84.
4.13dashed: the middle country, 60.841,313
United Kingdom: 388.9510th of 177 · rank
United States: 514.975th of 177 · rank
Logistics Performance Index
World Bank Group · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 139 countries measured, values run from 1.9 to 4.3; the middle country is at 2.9.
1.9dashed: the middle country, 2.94.3
United Kingdom: 3.719th of 139 · rank
United States: 3.817th of 139 · rank
| Also measured · 8 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average Time to Clear Exports Through CustomsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 5.53869th of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 8.22542nd of 174 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Cereal Import Dependency RatioFAO · 2022 · No better end | 23.8 | -20.3 |
| Digital Services Trade Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2025 · Lower is better | 0.021125th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.061115th of 125 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| EmigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 4,804,944 | 3,186,999 |
| FDI Regulatory Restrictiveness IndexOECD · 2024 · Lower is better | 0104th of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 0.05162nd of 104 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| International MigrantsUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 11,845,479 | 52,375,047 |
| International Migrants as a Share of PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2024 · No better end | 17.13 | 15.16 |
| Net Migration RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 6.487 | 3.851 |
Food & Agriculture
United Kingdom:11thUnited States:12thof 184
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Agriculture Orientation Index
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 132 countries measured, values run from 0.03 to 5.38; the middle country is at 0.305.
0.03dashed: the middle country, 0.3055.38
United Kingdom: 0.99
United States: 0.37
Cereal Yield
FAO · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 179 countries measured, values run from 23 to 29,147; the middle country is at 3,072.
23dashed: the middle country, 3,07229,147
United Kingdom: 7,138
United States: 8,330
Dietary Energy Supply
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 155 countries measured, values run from 1,757 to 3,962; the middle country is at 2,982.
1,757dashed: the middle country, 2,9823,962
United Kingdom: 3,430
United States: 3,962
Progress Toward Productive and Sustainable Agriculture (SDG 2.4.1 Proxy)
FAO · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 186 countries measured, values run from 1.67 to 4.57; the middle country is at 3.14.
1.67dashed: the middle country, 3.144.57
United Kingdom: 4
United States: 4
Poverty & Inequality
United Kingdom:34thUnited States:79thof 159
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Gini Index
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 23 to 59.07; the middle country is at 33.72.
23dashed: the middle country, 33.7259.07
United Kingdom: 32.422021
United States: 41.822023
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day
World Bank Group · latest reading per country · Lower is better
Across the 159 countries measured, values run from 0 to 48.69; the middle country is at 0.345.
0dashed: the middle country, 0.34548.69
United Kingdom: 0.282021
United States: 0.952023
Share of Population Unable to Afford a Healthy Diet
FAO · 2025 · Lower is better
Across the 145 countries measured, values run from 0.6 to 93.9; the middle country is at 26.4.
0.6dashed: the middle country, 26.493.9
United Kingdom: 2.9
United States: 4.5
| Also measured · 1 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Income Growth of the Poorest 40%World Bank Group · years differ · Higher is better | 0.852021 | 1.4542022 |
Measured for United Kingdom only: Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Lines
Measured for United States only: Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person · Societal Poverty Rate
Money & Public Finance
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 2 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Firms Using Banks to Finance InvestmentWorld Bank Group · 2024 · No better end | 13.3 | 19.5 |
| Share of Firms' Payments Made ElectronicallyWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 97.67 | 73.75 |
Energy
United Kingdom:no standingUnited States:59thof 165
Key statistics · the 3 the Energy standing is built from
Carbon Intensity of Electricity
Ember · 2024 · Lower is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 23.73 to 1,306; the middle country is at 433.75.
23.73dashed: the middle country, 433.751,306
United Kingdom: no reading in this edition
United States: 383.81
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation
Ember · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 165 countries measured, values run from 0 to 100; the middle country is at 32.06.
0dashed: the middle country, 32.06100
United Kingdom: no reading in this edition
United States: 24.06
World Energy Trilemma Index
World Energy Council · 2023 · Higher is better
Across the 126 countries measured, values run from 27.7 to 83.2; the middle country is at 63.8.
27.7dashed: the middle country, 63.883.2
United Kingdom: no reading in this edition
United States: 78.910th of 99 · rank
| Also measured · 9 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Crude Oil ProductionEIA · 2025 · No better end | 615.78 | 13,586 |
| Firms Identifying Electricity as a Major ConstraintWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 26.1490th of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 7.716152nd of 179 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms Owning or Sharing a GeneratorWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 15.15 | 20.53 |
| Natural Gas ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 30.82 | 1,069 |
| Photovoltaic Power Potential (PVOUT)World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · 2020 · No better end | 2.613 | 4.358 |
| Primary Energy Consumption per CapitaEIA · 2024 · No better end | 92.54 | 278.47 |
| Primary Energy ProductionEIA · 2024 · No better end | 3.573 | 103.55 |
| RISE Energy Efficiency Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 83.36 | 81.64 |
| RISE Renewable Energy Policy ScoreESMAP · 2023 · Higher is better | 78.63 | 74.8 |
Measured for United States only: Gas Share of Electricity Generation · Hydro Share of Electricity Generation · Net Electricity Imports (share of generation) · Nuclear Share of Electricity Generation
Digital & Technology
United Kingdom:6thUnited States:8thof 198
United Kingdom on Digital & Technology →United States on Digital & Technology →
Key statistics · the 4 the Digital & Technology standing is built from
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports
UNCTAD · 2024 · Higher is better
Across the 170 countries measured, values run from 0.377 to 87.15; the middle country is at 25.42.
0.377dashed: the middle country, 25.4287.15
United Kingdom: 77.29
United States: 65.92
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 195 countries measured, values run from 12.12 to 88.36; the middle country is at 40.19.
12.12dashed: the middle country, 40.1988.36
United Kingdom: 77.753rd of 195 · rank
United States: 88.361st of 195 · rank
Government Cyber Security Capacity
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 176 countries measured, values run from -2.66 to 3.715; the middle country is at 0.196.
-2.66dashed: the middle country, 0.1963.715
United Kingdom: 1.2
United States: 2.555
GovTech Maturity Index
World Bank Group · 2025 · Higher is better
Across the 196 countries measured, values run from 0.01 to 0.997; the middle country is at 0.63.
0.01dashed: the middle country, 0.630.997
United Kingdom: 0.858
United States: 0.771
| Also measured · 10 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| AI User Share of the Working-Age PopulationMicrosoft AI Economy Institute · 2026 · Higher is better | 43.7 | 33 |
| Anthropic AI Usage IndexAnthropic · 2026 · No better end | 3.35 | 3.87 |
| Firms Experiencing Internet DisruptionsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Lower is better | 25.47109th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst | 24.68111th of 163 · position · derived · 1 = worst |
| Firms with Their Own WebsiteWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 96.126th of 181 · position · derived | 89.6121st of 181 · position · derived |
| GitHub DevelopersGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 5,559,767 | 32,410,529 |
| GitHub Git PushesGitHub · 2025 · No better end | 7,734,568 | 40,768,192 |
| GitHub RepositoriesGitHub · 2026 · No better end | 11,018,799 | 77,284,974 |
| Internet Use Among AdultsWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 96.1511th of 140 · position · derived | 97.816th of 140 · position · derived |
| Mobile Phone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 91.7870th of 140 · position · derived | 98.0115th of 140 · position · derived |
| Smartphone OwnershipWorld Bank Group · 2024 · Higher is better | 85.4442nd of 140 · position · derived | 92.649th of 140 · position · derived |
People & Population
No standings: this subject does not vote in the Country Index this edition.
| Measured · 16 | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household SizeUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 2.352011too old to compare | 2.492020 |
| Crude Birth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 10.02 | 10.65 |
| Crude Death RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 9.518 | 8.663 |
| Historical Index of Ethnic FractionalizationLenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · 2013 · No better end | 0.399 | 0.527 |
| Mean Age at ChildbearingUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 30.91 | 29.9 |
| Median Age of the PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 39.78 | 38.02 |
| One-Person HouseholdsUN DESA Population Division · years differ · No better end | 30.582011too old to compare | 282020 |
| Population Aged 65 and OverUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 19.24 | 17.43 |
| Population DensityUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 282.95 | 37.55 |
| Population Growth RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 0.699 | 0.584 |
| Population Living in Cities (Degree of Urbanisation)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 58.03 | 34.97 |
| Population Under Age 15UN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 17.41 | 17.59 |
| Sex Ratio of the Total PopulationUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 96.97 | 100.99 |
| Total Dependency RatioUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 57.85 | 53.91 |
| Total Fertility RateUN DESA Population Division · 2023 · No better end | 1.56 | 1.624 |
| Urban Population Share (National Definitions)UN DESA Population Division · 2025 · No better end | 83.32 | 80.19 |
04Over time
How the two have moved
United Kingdom solid, United States dashed. Values from 2000; ranks are the publisher’s own, each year counted in that year’s field.
GDP per person
international $, PPP · World Bank Group
- United Kingdom, 2025
- 53,993
- United States, 2025
- 76,931
United States’s GDP per person was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2025.
Life expectancy at birth
years at birth · UN DESA Population Division
- United Kingdom, 2023
- 81.3
- United States, 2023
- 79.3
United Kingdom’s life expectancy was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.
Population
people · UN DESA Population Division
- United Kingdom, 2023
- 68,682,962
- United States, 2023
- 343,477,335
United States’s population was the higher of the two in every year from 2000 to 2023.
Human Development Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- United Kingdom, 2023
- 13th of 193
- United States, 2023
- 17th of 193
Corruption Perceptions Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Transparency International
- United Kingdom, 2025
- 20th of 181
- United States, 2025
- 29th of 181
Gender Inequality Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · UNDP Human Development Report Office
- United Kingdom, 2023
- 31st of 172
- United States, 2023
- 45th of 172
Global Innovation Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · World Intellectual Property Organization
- United Kingdom, 2025
- 6th of 139
- United States, 2025
- 3rd of 139
Economic Complexity Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Growth Lab at Harvard University
- United Kingdom, 2024
- 12th of 145
- United States, 2024
- 18th of 145
Government AI Readiness Index rank
The publisher’s own rank, each year with its own field · Oxford Insights
- United Kingdom, 2025
- 3rd of 195
- United States, 2025
- 1st of 195
05Recorded facts
The two countries
| Fact | United Kingdom | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | London | Washington, D.C. |
| Languages | British Sign Language, Cornish, English, Irish, Scots, Scottish Gaelic, Ulster Scots, Welsh | Carolinian, Chamorro, English, Hawaiian, Samoan, Spanish |
| Currency | pound sterling (GBP) | United States dollar (USD) |
| Calling code | +44 | +1 |
| Internet domain | .uk | .us |
| ISO codes | GB · GBR | US · USA |
| Where | Northern Europe · Europe | Northern America · Americas |
No shared land border
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Türkiye07Questions
United Kingdom and United States: common questions
Which is bigger, United Kingdom or United States?
People: United Kingdom 68,682,962 and United States 343,477,335 in 2023, according to UN DESA Population Division. United States has 5.0 times as many. Land area, in square kilometres: United Kingdom 241,930 and United States 9,147,420 in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). United States’s is 38 times as large.
Which has the higher GDP per person, United Kingdom or United States?
United States. GDP per person at purchasing power parity, in international dollars: United Kingdom 53,993 and United States 76,931 in 2025, according to World Bank Group.
Where are United Kingdom and United States placed in the Country Index 2026?
United Kingdom is placed 16th of 183, and United States is placed 37th of 183. The Country Index 2026 is this site’s own ordering of published statistics, subject by subject; it is not a rank any publisher printed.
Do United Kingdom and United States share a border?
No: the two share no land border in the Natural Earth outlines.
How many statistics compare United Kingdom and United States?
319 statistics from 62 publishers measure both. 19 more measure only United Kingdom, and 33 only United States; those are listed under each subject rather than left out.
Why do some rows give two different years?
For 18 of the 319 shared statistics the publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, so the two readings describe different years. Both years are printed, and those rows are left out of every comparison in the summary.
08Method
Sources and how to read them
Every value is the newest reading the publisher issued, exactly as each country’s profile prints it: United Kingdom and United States. A rank is a number the publisher printed; a position · derived is this site’s ordering of one published statistic; a standing is a place in the Country Index 2026.
Where a publisher compiles each country’s latest survey, the two readings can describe different years. Both years are then printed, and the row is left out of every comparison in the summary. How every number on the site is read is set out on the methodology page.
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The 62 publishers behind the shared statistics
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · Anthropic · Ariel Karlinsky and Dmitry Kobak (World Mortality Dataset) · Atmospheric Composition Analysis Group, Washington University in St. Louis · Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN), Columbia University · CIVICUS · Electoral Integrity Project (EIP) · European Commission Joint Research Centre — Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS) · European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · European Commission, Joint Research Centre (EDGAR) · Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Frederick Solt, University of Iowa · GitHub · Global Carbon Project · Global Energy Monitor · Global Footprint Network · Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Growth Lab at Harvard University · Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · International Labour Organization (ILO) · Jonathan K. Hanson (University of Michigan) and Rachel Sigman (Naval Postgraduate School) · Lenka Dražanová, European University Institute (Migration Policy Centre) · Lloyd's Register Foundation · Maddison Project, Groningen Growth and Development Centre (GGDC) · Microsoft AI Economy Institute · Nobel Prize Outreach · Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · OECD · OECD Development Assistance Committee · Open Data Watch · OpenAlex (OurResearch) · Oxford Insights · Transparency International · U.S. Department of State · U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · UN DESA Population Division · UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · UNDP Human Development Report Office · UNDP Human Development Report Office and UN Women · UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · UNICEF · UNICEF and WHO (Joint Low Birthweight Estimates) · UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Wellcome Trust · WHO and UNICEF (WUENIC) · World Bank Group · World Bank Group (Climate Change Knowledge Portal), from Copernicus ERA5 (ECMWF) · World Bank Group (ESMAP) · World Bank Group (ESMAP), data by Solargis · World Bank Group (ID4D) · World Bank Group (Prospects Group) · World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · World Energy Council · World Intellectual Property Organization · World Resources Institute — Global Forest Watch (data: University of Maryland) · World Resources Institute (WRI)
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