| Ranking | Nigeria | Qatar | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries with the lowest unemployment2026-10-28 | #44 · 3.06 % | #1 · 0.13 % | Qatar by 43 |
| Countries with the worst PM2.5 air pollution2026-10-30 | #4 · 65.74 micrograms per cubic meter | #1 · 107.76 micrograms per cubic meter | Qatar by 3 |
| Countries with the highest urban outdoor air pollution2026-11-02 | #3 · 54.7 micrograms per cubic metre | #1 · 58.47 micrograms per cubic metre | Qatar by 2 |
| Countries with the highest outdoor air pollution exposure2026-11-02 | #8 · 50 µg/m³ | #1 · 75.5 µg/m³ | Qatar by 7 |
| Countries with the highest employment-to-population ratios2026-11-02 | #6 · 79.99 % | #1 · 86.9 % | Qatar by 5 |
| Fastest-growing populations2026-10-28 | #45 · 2.06 % | #4 · 3.92 % | Qatar by 41 |
| Countries with the largest cumulative CO2 emissions from flaring2026-11-02 | #4 · 1,569.68 million tonnes | #20 · 215.79 million tonnes | Nigeria by 16 |
| Countries with the highest share of primary pupils in private schools2026-11-02 | #47 · 23.27 % | #5 · 65.28 % | Qatar by 42 |
| Countries with the highest share of electricity from natural gas2026-11-02 | #19 · 72.87 % of total electricity | #5 · 96.47 % of total electricity | Qatar by 14 |
| Countries producing the most natural gas2026-11-02 | #15 · 507.74 TWh | #6 · 1,835.15 TWh | Qatar by 9 |
| Countries with the largest current account surpluses relative to GDP2026-11-02 | #23 · 6.82 % of GDP | #7 · 17.29 % of GDP | Qatar by 16 |
| Countries with the highest CO2 emissions from flaring per person2026-11-02 | #42 · 0.05 tonnes per person | #7 · 0.57 tonnes per person | Qatar by 35 |
| Countries with the highest CO₂ emissions from gas flaring2026-10-29 | #10 · 12.2k thousand tonnes | #32 · 1,744.75 thousand tonnes | Nigeria by 22 |
| Hottest countries by average surface temperature2026-10-29 | #15 · 27.78 °C | #13 · 27.88 °C | Qatar by 2 |
| Countries by net trade in goods2026-10-28 | #30 · 14.51 BoP, current US$ bn | #14 · 55.74 BoP, current US$ bn | Qatar by 16 |
| Countries with the highest oil rents as a share of GDP2026-11-02 | #23 · 6.25 % of GDP | #14 · 15.28 % of GDP | Qatar by 9 |
| Countries producing the most oil2026-11-02 | #14 · 977.11 TWh | #15 · 886.95 TWh | Nigeria by 1 |
| Countries where most people agree vaccines are safe2026-11-02 | #15 · 88.52 % | #45 · 80 % | Nigeria by 30 |
| Countries with the highest CO₂ emissions from natural gas2026-10-30 | #37 · 40.73 million tonnes | #17 · 102.76 million tonnes | Qatar by 20 |
| Countries with the largest share of global CO2 from gas2026-11-02 | #37 · 0.51 % of global total | #17 · 1.28 % of global total | Qatar by 20 |
| Countries with the highest death rates from ambient air pollution2026-11-02 | #35 · 77 per 100,000 people | #18 · 91 per 100,000 people | Qatar by 17 |
| Countries by current account balance2026-10-28 | #22 · 14.04 BoP, current US$ bn | #18 · 31.93 BoP, current US$ bn | Qatar by 4 |
| Countries with the largest stock market value relative to GDP2026-11-02 | #49 · 29.9 % of GDP | #18 · 82.07 % of GDP | Qatar by 31 |
| Countries with the highest population density2026-11-02 | #29 · 523.46 people per km² | #22 · 632.92 people per km² | Qatar by 7 |
| Countries where the most people agree vaccines are effective2026-11-02 | #23 · 88 % | #29 · 85 % | Nigeria by 6 |
| Countries by travel services2026-10-28 | #46 · 30.53 % of service imports, BoP | #24 · 39.38 % of service imports, BoP | Qatar by 22 |
| Countries with the highest total greenhouse gas emissions2026-11-02 | #26 · 350.56 Mt CO2e | #41 · 162.74 Mt CO2e | Nigeria by 15 |
| Countries with the highest share of adults with post-secondary education2026-11-02 | #29 · 41.38 % | #37 · 38.9 % | Nigeria by 8 |
| Countries with the largest cumulative CO2 emissions from gas2026-11-02 | #46 · 862.28 million tonnes | #30 · 1,938.49 million tonnes | Qatar by 16 |
| Countries with the most immigrants2026-11-02 | #50 · 1,403.28 thousand people | #32 · 2,337 thousand people | Qatar by 18 |
| Countries with the most international migrants2026-11-02 | #50 · 1,403.28 thousand people | #32 · 2,337 thousand people | Qatar by 18 |
| Countries with the largest reserves relative to monthly imports2026-11-02 | #33 · 6.79 months of imports | #35 · 6.7 months of imports | Nigeria by 2 |
| Countries with the highest carbon dioxide emissions2026-11-02 | #35 · 131.91 Mt CO2e | #34 · 135.27 Mt CO2e | Qatar by 1 |
| Countries with the highest CO₂ emissions including land-use change2026-10-31 | #35 · 179.34 million tonnes | #42 · 125.83 million tonnes | Nigeria by 7 |
| Countries emitting the most CO2 including land use change2026-11-02 | #35 · 179.34 million tonnes | #42 · 125.83 million tonnes | Nigeria by 7 |
| Countries emitting the most CO22026-11-02 | #36 · 135.82 million tonnes | #38 · 125.81 million tonnes | Nigeria by 2 |
| Countries with the highest CO₂ emissions2026-10-29 | #36 · 135.82 million tonnes | #38 · 125.81 million tonnes | Nigeria by 2 |
| Countries with the largest share of global CO₂ emissions2026-10-29 | #36 · 0.35 % | #38 · 0.33 % | Nigeria by 2 |
| Countries with the highest total energy supply2026-11-02 | #43 · 514.91 TWh | #37 · 620.86 TWh | Qatar by 6 |
| Countries with the highest consumption-based CO2 emissions2026-11-02 | #38 · 133.28 million tonnes | #47 · 82.23 million tonnes | Nigeria by 9 |
History
Rank history in Countries with the lowest unemployment
Chart data as a table
| Name | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-28 | 2026-10-28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | – | – | 44 |
| Qatar | – | – | 1 |
Head to head
Nigeria vs Qatar, explained
Nigeria vs Qatar, head to head across 40 shared rankings. Nigeria ranks higher in 14, Qatar ranks higher in 26. On that count Qatar comes out ahead overall, though each ranking measures something different, so the detail below matters more than the tally.
Ranking by ranking: in Countries with the lowest unemployment, Nigeria is #44 with 3.06 % and Qatar is #1 with 0.13 % (Qatar ahead by 43); in Countries with the worst PM2.5 air pollution, Nigeria is #4 with 65.74 micrograms per cubic meter and Qatar is #1 with 107.76 micrograms per cubic meter (Qatar ahead by 3); in Countries with the highest urban outdoor air pollution, Nigeria is #3 with 54.7 micrograms per cubic metre and Qatar is #1 with 58.47 micrograms per cubic metre (Qatar ahead by 2); in Countries with the highest outdoor air pollution exposure, Nigeria is #8 with 50 µg/m³ and Qatar is #1 with 75.5 µg/m³ (Qatar ahead by 7); in Countries with the highest employment-to-population ratios, Nigeria is #6 with 79.99 % and Qatar is #1 with 86.9 % (Qatar ahead by 5); in Fastest-growing populations, Nigeria is #45 with 2.06 % and Qatar is #4 with 3.92 % (Qatar ahead by 41).
Within each ranking both entries are measured by the same metric from the same source at the same time, which makes every row a like-for-like comparison. Across rankings the metrics differ, so a lead in one does not cancel out a deficit in another. The rank history chart tracks both entries through every published snapshot of the first shared ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who ranks higher, Nigeria or Qatar?
- Qatar ranks higher in more shared rankings (26 of 40). In Countries with the lowest unemployment, Nigeria is #44 and Qatar is #1.
- In how many rankings do Nigeria and Qatar both appear?
- 40 current rankings.
- How current is this comparison?
- The newest shared snapshot was captured on 2026-11-02.