Who wins the Data Duel between Uganda and North Korea?

North Korea wins the Data Duel 5-3 across 26 indicators compared. The comparison covers GDP, population, life expectancy, R&D, patents, CO₂ emissions, and more — sourced from the World Bank.

How do Uganda and North Korea compare on Population?

Uganda has a Population of 50.0 million, while North Korea has 26.5 million. they are comparable on this indicator.

How do Uganda and North Korea compare on Life Expectancy?

Uganda has a Life Expectancy of 68.3, while North Korea has 73.6. North Korea leads on this indicator.

Uganda vs North Korea — Data Duel

Uganda has 1.9× the population of North Korea.

Data Duel

Uganda

3—5

out of 26 indicators

North Korea

North Korea leads in Economy, Demographics and Energy. Uganda performs stronger in Environment.

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$53.7B

GDP

—

GDP

$53.7B

—

$1,073

GDP per Capita

—

GDP per Capita

$1,073

—

6.1%

GDP Growth

—

GDP Growth

6.1%

—

2.9%

Unemployment

2.9%●

Unemployment

2.9%

2.9%●

3.3%

Inflation

—

Inflation

3.3%

—

59.8%

Extreme Poverty

—

Extreme Poverty

59.8%

—

53.1%

Public Debt (% GDP)

—

Public Debt (% GDP)

53.1%

—

50.0M

Population

26.5M

Population

50.0M

26.5M

68.3

Life Expectancy

73.6●

Life Expectancy

68.3

73.6●

4.3

Fertility Rate

1.8

Fertility Rate

4.3

1.8

●8.9%

Internet Users

0.0%

Internet Users

●8.9%

0.0%

0.4%

R&D (% GDP)

—

R&D (% GDP)

0.4%

—

1.9%

High-tech Exports

—

High-tech Exports

1.9%

—

14.0

Patent Applications

6,937●

Patent Applications

14.0

6,937●

81.3

Researchers/million

—

Researchers/million

81.3

—

●8.3

CO₂ Emissions

66.2

CO₂ Emissions

●8.3

66.2

22,141

Forest Area

59,664●

Forest Area

22,141

59,664●

●0.2

CO₂ per Capita

2.5

CO₂ per Capita

●0.2

2.5

4.2%

Health Spending

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Health Spending

4.2%

—

1.9%

Military (% GDP)

—

Military (% GDP)

1.9%

—

$1.1B

Military Spending

—

Military Spending

$1.1B

—

Renewable Energy

—

Renewable Energy

—

51.5%

Electricity Access

57.5%●

Electricity Access

51.5%

57.5%●

79.1%

Literacy Rate

—

Literacy Rate

79.1%

—

16.8%

Exports (% GDP)

—

Exports (% GDP)

16.8%

—

$3.3B

Foreign Investment

—

Foreign Investment

$3.3B

—

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wins the Data Duel between Uganda and North Korea?: North Korea wins the Data Duel 5-3 across 26 indicators compared. The comparison covers GDP, population, life expectancy, R&D, patents, CO₂ emissions, and more — sourced from the World Bank.
How do Uganda and North Korea compare on Population?: Uganda has a Population of 50.0 million, while North Korea has 26.5 million. they are comparable on this indicator.
How do Uganda and North Korea compare on Life Expectancy?: Uganda has a Life Expectancy of 68.3, while North Korea has 73.6. North Korea leads on this indicator.

Economy — 0–1

Demographics — 0–1

Technology — 1–1

Environment — 2–1

Health — 0–0

Defense — 0–0

Energy — 0–1

Education — 0–0

Trade — 0–0