Armenia rankings 2026: where Armenia places in 86 global Top 10s
Armenia is #1 in Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending, #1 in 2 rankings and inside the top 10 of 13 rankings. Every position, value and source, regenerated as the data refreshes.
How does Armenia compare with the rest of the world? On Top10Earth it is ranked in 86 of 491 live country rankings, each one built from a named public source. This page gathers every position, value and date in one place. Its best position is #1 in Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending, where it is measured at 80.47 % of current health expenditure (Out-of-pocket expenditure) as of 2026-11-02. Armenia holds the #1 spot in 2 rankings and finishes inside the top 10 in 13 rankings.
Where Armenia is number one
These are the rankings Armenia currently tops. The next country in each table is listed too, because a #1 by a whisker and a #1 by a mile are different stories.
- Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending: 80.47 % of current health expenditure (Out-of-pocket expenditure), World Bank Open Data, captured 2026-11-02. Next: Bangladesh with 79.31 % of current health expenditure.
- Countries with the highest share of people with 4G coverage: 100 % (4G mobile network coverage), Our World in Data, captured 2026-11-02. Next: Azerbaijan with 100 %.
Top 10 finishes
Armenia is inside the top 10 of 11 further rankings beyond the ones it leads. Each entry names the country directly above it, which is the position to beat at the next refresh.
- #2 in Countries with the highest share of rural people with basic drinking water with 100 %, behind Andorra (100 %) and ahead of Australia. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #3 in Countries with the fastest import growth with 28.3 %, behind Somalia (28.51 %) and ahead of Ethiopia. Our World in Data, 2026-10-29.
- #5 in Countries with the highest share of people with access to electricity with 100 %, behind Antigua and Barbuda (100 %) and ahead of Aruba. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #6 in Countries by travel services with 54.18 % of service imports, BoP, behind Lebanon (55.66 % of service imports, BoP) and ahead of Curacao. World Bank Open Data, 2026-10-28.
- #6 in Countries with the highest imports as a share of GDP with 112.8 % of GDP, behind Slovenia (114.68 % of GDP) and ahead of Djibouti. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #6 in Countries with the highest share of energy from fossil fuels with 0 % of total energy, behind Argentina (0 % of total energy) and ahead of Australia. World Bank Open Data, 2026-11-02.
- #6 in Countries with the largest military share of population with 1.49 %, behind Brunei (1.54 %) and ahead of Greece. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #8 in Countries with the highest military share of government spending with 19.89 %, behind Oman (20.01 %) and ahead of Russia. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #9 in Countries with the highest adult literacy rates with 99.84 %, behind Palau (99.84 %) and ahead of Azerbaijan. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #9 in Countries with the highest share of adults with some secondary education with 99.14 %, behind Slovenia (99.27 %) and ahead of Hungary. Our World in Data, 2026-11-02.
- #10 in Countries spending the most on the military (share of GDP) with 6.09 % of GDP, behind Azerbaijan (6.47 % of GDP) and ahead of Oman. World Bank Open Data, 2026-10-28.
Armenia by theme
The rankings are grouped by category below, so the economic picture, the health picture and the environmental picture can be read separately. Positions are out of the number of countries each source reports, which differs by ranking.
World and society
In world and society, Armenia holds 29 positions: #1 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of people with 4G coverage (100 %), #2 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of rural people with basic drinking water (100 %), #5 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of people with access to electricity (100 %) and #6 of 50 in Countries with the largest military share of population (1.49 %). 25 more rankings are listed below.
Health and wellbeing
In health and wellbeing, Armenia holds 19 positions: #1 of 50 in Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending (80.47 % of current health expenditure), #16 of 50 in Countries drinking the largest share of their alcohol as spirits (70 %), #16 of 50 in Countries with the highest child overweight rates (12.9 %) and #16 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of overweight children under 5 (12.9 % of children under 5 (modeled estimate)). 15 more rankings are listed below.
Finance and crypto
In finance and crypto, Armenia holds 14 positions: #3 of 50 in Countries with the fastest import growth (28.3 %), #6 of 50 in Countries by travel services (54.18 % of service imports, BoP), #6 of 50 in Countries with the highest imports as a share of GDP (112.8 % of GDP) and #12 of 50 in Countries with the fastest export growth (27.6 %). 10 more rankings are listed below.
Environment and energy
In environment and energy, Armenia holds 8 positions: #6 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of energy from fossil fuels (0 % of total energy), #14 of 50 in Countries getting the most electricity from nuclear power (26.95 %), #20 of 50 in Countries with the highest share of land that is protected (38.9 % of total land area) and #29 of 50 in Countries with the highest freshwater withdrawals (61.97 % of internal resources). 4 more rankings are listed below.
Food and agriculture
In food and agriculture, Armenia holds 8 positions: #18 of 50 in Countries with the highest bean yields (2.06 tonnes per hectare), #28 of 50 in Countries with the most irrigated farmland (share) (9.45 % of total agricultural land), #33 of 50 in Countries producing the most potash fertilizer (0 thousand tonnes) and #38 of 50 in Countries with the highest egg yields per hen (14.95 kilograms per bird). 4 more rankings are listed below.
Education and science
In education and science, Armenia holds 6 positions: #9 of 50 in Countries with the highest adult literacy rates (99.84 %), #27 of 50 in Countries with the most students reaching minimum maths level (primary) (72.27 %), #32 of 50 in Countries with the longest pre-primary education (3 years) and #34 of 50 in Countries with the longest compulsory education (12 years). 2 more rankings are listed below.
Travel
In travel, Armenia holds 1 position: #38 of 50 in Countries where tourist spending is the largest share of GDP (10.49 % of GDP).
Consumer tech
In consumer tech, Armenia holds 1 position: #49 of 50 in Countries by mobile subscriptions per 100 people (134.89 per 100 people).
What changed at the latest refresh
Comparing each ranking's newest snapshot with the one before it, Armenia moved in 76 rankings:
- New entry at #1 in Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #1 in Countries with the highest share of people with 4G coverage (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #2 in Countries with the highest share of rural people with basic drinking water (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #3 in Countries with the fastest import growth (2026-10-29).
- New entry at #5 in Countries with the highest share of people with access to electricity (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #6 in Countries by travel services (2026-10-28).
- New entry at #6 in Countries with the highest imports as a share of GDP (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #6 in Countries with the highest share of energy from fossil fuels (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #6 in Countries with the largest military share of population (2026-11-02).
- New entry at #8 in Countries with the highest military share of government spending (2026-11-02).
Since the first snapshot
Top10Earth keeps every snapshot it publishes. Where a ranking has been captured at least three times, the first recorded position can be compared with today's:
- Countries spending the most on the military (share of GDP): #6 on 2026-10-28 → #10 on 2026-10-28 (3 snapshots).
- Countries by mobile subscriptions per 100 people: #21 on 2026-10-28 → #49 on 2026-10-28 (3 snapshots).
Where Armenia ranks lowest
A guide that only listed wins would be misleading. Armenia's lowest current positions are 49th of 50 in Countries by mobile subscriptions per 100 people (134.89 per 100 people), 48th of 50 in Countries hosting the most refugees (123.09 thousand people) and 48th of 50 in Countries with the highest share of students from abroad (8.44 %). Whether a low position is good or bad depends on the metric: being near the bottom of an emissions or mortality ranking is the better place to be.
Every ranking that includes Armenia
- #1 of 50 · Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending · 80.47 % of current health expenditure · 2026-11-02
- #1 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people with 4G coverage · 100 % · 2026-11-02
- #2 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of rural people with basic drinking water · 100 % · 2026-11-02
- #3 of 50 · Countries with the fastest import growth · 28.3 % · 2026-10-29
- #5 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people with access to electricity · 100 % · 2026-11-02
- #6 of 50 · Countries by travel services · 54.18 % of service imports, BoP · 2026-10-28
- #6 of 50 · Countries with the highest imports as a share of GDP · 112.8 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #6 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of energy from fossil fuels · 0 % of total energy · 2026-11-02
- #6 of 50 · Countries with the largest military share of population · 1.49 % · 2026-11-02
- #8 of 50 · Countries with the highest military share of government spending · 19.89 % · 2026-11-02
- #9 of 50 · Countries with the highest adult literacy rates · 99.84 % · 2026-11-02
- #9 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of adults with some secondary education · 99.14 % · 2026-11-02
- #10 of 50 · Countries spending the most on the military (share of GDP) · 6.09 % of GDP · 2026-10-28
- #11 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of adults with post-secondary education · 52.47 % · 2026-11-02
- #12 of 50 · Countries with the fastest export growth · 27.6 % · 2026-11-01
- #13 of 50 · Countries with the highest rotavirus vaccination coverage in children · 96 % · 2026-11-02
- #14 of 50 · Countries getting the most electricity from nuclear power · 26.95 % · 2026-11-02
- #14 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people covered by social protection · 75.29 % · 2026-11-02
- #16 of 50 · Countries drinking the largest share of their alcohol as spirits · 70 % · 2026-11-02
- #16 of 50 · Countries with the highest child overweight rates · 12.9 % · 2026-11-02
- #16 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of overweight children under 5 · 12.9 % of children under 5 (modeled estimate) · 2026-11-02
- #17 of 50 · Countries with the highest death rates from ischaemic heart disease · 246.04 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #18 of 50 · Countries where the most urban people live in the largest city · 54.07 % of urban population · 2026-11-02
- #18 of 50 · Countries with the highest bean yields · 2.06 tonnes per hectare · 2026-10-29
- #19 of 50 · Countries with the highest cardiovascular death rate · 241.88 deaths per 100,000 people · 2026-10-29
- #19 of 50 · Fastest-growing economies by GDP growth · 7.2 % · 2026-10-28
- #20 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of land that is protected · 38.9 % of total land area · 2026-11-02
- #21 of 50 · Countries with the highest stomach cancer death rates · 6.76 deaths per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #22 of 50 · Countries with the highest unemployment rate · 12.87 % of labor force · 2026-11-02
- #23 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people with basic handwashing facilities · 94.42 % · 2026-11-02
- #25 of 50 · Countries with the highest bladder cancer death rate · 2.76 deaths per 100,000 people · 2026-10-31
- #26 of 50 · Countries with the highest maternal death rates · 0.31 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #26 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people living in the capital city · 36.72 % · 2026-11-02
- #27 of 50 · Countries with the highest pneumococcal vaccination coverage in children · 96 % · 2026-11-02
- #27 of 50 · Countries with the most students reaching minimum maths level (primary) · 72.27 % · 2026-11-02
- #27 of 50 · Fastest-growing countries by GDP per person · 5.35 annual % · 2026-10-29
- #28 of 50 · Countries with the highest overall death rates · 1.23 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #28 of 50 · Countries with the most irrigated farmland (share) · 9.45 % of total agricultural land · 2026-10-31
- #28 of 50 · Fastest-growing economies (annual GDP growth) · 5.9 % · 2026-10-31
- #29 of 50 · Countries with the highest freshwater withdrawals · 61.97 % of internal resources · 2026-11-02
- #29 of 50 · Countries with the highest second-dose measles vaccination coverage · 95 % · 2026-11-02
- #31 of 50 · Countries with the highest hepatitis B vaccine coverage in infants · 97 % · 2026-11-02
- #32 of 50 · Countries with the highest respiratory infection death rates · 36.35 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #32 of 50 · Countries with the longest pre-primary education · 3 years · 2026-11-02
- #33 of 50 · Countries producing the most potash fertilizer · 0 thousand tonnes · 2026-11-02
- #33 of 50 · Countries with the highest DTP3 vaccination coverage in children · 97 % · 2026-11-02
- #33 of 50 · Countries with the highest external debt as a share of income · 65.99 % · 2026-11-02
- #33 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people living on less than $30 a day · 98.73 % · 2026-11-02
- #33 of 50 · Countries with the most commercial bank branches per 100,000 adults · 22.69 per 100,000 adults · 2026-11-02
- #33 of 50 · Countries with the most hospital beds per 1,000 people · 4.24 per 1,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #34 of 50 · Countries with the fastest growth in money supply · 13.66 % · 2026-10-29
- #34 of 50 · Countries with the highest pancreatic cancer death rates · 7.02 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #34 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of adults with tertiary education · 29.5 % · 2026-11-02
- #34 of 50 · Countries with the longest compulsory education · 12 years · 2026-11-02
- #35 of 50 · Countries with the highest death rates from digestive diseases · 24.92 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #35 of 50 · Countries with the highest urban outdoor air pollution · 31.53 micrograms per cubic metre · 2026-11-02
- #36 of 50 · Countries with the highest CO2 emissions from gas per person · 1.77 tonnes per person · 2026-11-02
- #37 of 50 · Countries with the highest outdoor air pollution exposure · 31.8 µg/m³ · 2026-11-02
- #38 of 50 · Countries where tourist spending is the largest share of GDP · 10.49 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #38 of 50 · Countries with the highest egg yields per hen · 14.95 kilograms per bird · 2026-11-02
- #39 of 50 · Countries by net errors and omissions · 850.01 BoP, current US$ million · 2026-10-28
- #39 of 50 · Countries producing the most sugar beet · 56.46 thousand tonnes · 2026-11-02
- #39 of 50 · Countries spending the largest share of GDP on health · 9.32 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #40 of 50 · Countries with the highest bank lending to the private sector as a share of GDP · 68.68 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #40 of 50 · Countries with the highest cancer death rate · 96.38 deaths per 100,000 people · 2026-10-29
- #40 of 50 · Countries with the highest CO2 emissions from cement per person · 0.19 tonnes per person · 2026-11-02
- #40 of 50 · Countries with the highest death rates from ambient air pollution · 70 per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #40 of 50 · Countries with the most ATMs per 100,000 adults · 71.47 per 100,000 adults · 2026-11-02
- #41 of 50 · Countries where most people cannot afford enough calories · 19.3 % · 2026-11-02
- #42 of 50 · Countries with the highest brain cancer death rate · 3.57 deaths per 100,000 people · 2026-11-01
- #42 of 50 · Countries with the highest breast cancer death rate · 14.54 deaths per 100,000 people · 2026-11-02
- #42 of 50 · Countries with the highest rubella vaccination coverage · 96 % · 2026-11-02
- #42 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of adults who use tobacco · 26.2 % of adults · 2026-11-02
- #43 of 50 · Countries with the highest measles vaccination coverage in children · 96 % · 2026-11-02
- #43 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of adults with a bachelor's degree · 25.91 % of population 25+ · 2026-11-02
- #43 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people below national poverty lines · 21.7 % · 2026-11-02
- #44 of 50 · Countries with the highest private-sector credit as a share of GDP · 70.54 % of GDP · 2026-11-02
- #45 of 50 · Countries with the highest rye yields · 1.91 tonnes per hectare · 2026-11-02
- #46 of 50 · Countries with the highest consumption-based deforestation per person · 7.61 square metres per person · 2026-11-02
- #46 of 50 · Countries with the highest primary school completion rates · 99.46 % · 2026-11-02
- #46 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of people using clean cooking fuels · 99 % of population · 2026-11-02
- #47 of 50 · Countries using the largest share of energy in agriculture and forestry · 3.63 % · 2026-11-02
- #47 of 50 · Countries with the most deaths attributable to alcohol (share) · 5.76 % · 2026-10-29
- #48 of 50 · Countries hosting the most refugees · 123.09 thousand people · 2026-11-02
- #48 of 50 · Countries with the highest share of students from abroad · 8.44 % · 2026-11-02
- #49 of 50 · Countries by mobile subscriptions per 100 people · 134.89 per 100 people · 2026-10-28
How to read these numbers
Each ranking measures one metric from one named source at one time, so a #3 in one table and a #3 in another are not directly comparable. Countries also report in different years: the capture date is when Top10Earth fetched the data, while the source's own year is stated on each ranking page under methodology. For a side-by-side with another country on the same measures, open any ranking and use the head-to-head links, or visit Armenia's entity page for the live table and rank-history chart.
Top10Earth never estimates or edits a value. Each number is fetched from its source on a schedule, hashed, stored and ranked by software, then checked by a quality gate before it is published. If a refresh fails that gate the previous snapshot stays live and a person looks at why. Every past snapshot is kept, which is what makes the rank-history charts on each ranking page possible.
Questions people ask about Armenia
What is Armenia's best ranking on Top10Earth?
#1 in Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending, with 80.47 % of current health expenditure (Out-of-pocket expenditure) as of 2026-11-02.
How many rankings include Armenia?
86 current country rankings out of 491 on the site, including 2 rankings where it is #1.
Is Armenia in the top 10 of anything?
Yes: 13 rankings, including #1 in Countries with the highest out-of-pocket share of health spending, #1 in Countries with the highest share of people with 4G coverage and #2 in Countries with the highest share of rural people with basic drinking water.
Where do the numbers come from?
From World Bank Open Data and Our World in Data. Each ranking page names its source, metric definition and capture date.
When was this guide last updated?
The newest snapshot used here was captured on 2026-11-02. The guide is regenerated automatically as rankings refresh.