Which has more people, China or Colombia?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Colombia has 53,936,226 (28th of 235).

How do China and Colombia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215) among countries. China ranks better.

How do China and Colombia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.

Where does China beat Colombia most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Homicides Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 22.93 per 100k; Rate of Violent Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 22.93 per 100k; Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 26.0 vs 53.9.

Where does Colombia beat China most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on V-Dem PCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.64 vs 0.12; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 10.0% vs 44.0%; Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 44.0%.

China vs Colombia

China comes out ahead of Colombia on 335 of 585 statistics where one end is better, to 236 with 14 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Manufacturing & Mining and 6 more categories. Colombia leads on Politics & Government, Law and Environment.

585 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 335
Avg. percentile: 55
Categories led: 9

Colombia

Wins: 236
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 3

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Colombia
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	53,936,226 28th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	77.9 72nd of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$22,640 87th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	8.29% 131st of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	98.9% 136th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	10.5 84th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$8,562 88th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
Crime & SafetyChina · 42 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 38 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
EducationChina · 9 statistics
PopulationChina · 18 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 44 statistics
EconomicsChina · 77 statistics
TravelChina · 10 statistics
HealthChina · 203 statistics
CultureChina · 72 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyEven · 37 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	China	Colombia
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 204	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	26.0 8th of 172	53.9 168th of 172
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	93.0% tied 2nd of 198	42.0% tied 171st of 198
V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.12 168th of 175	0.64 tied 20th of 175
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	13,884 per 100k 31st of 201	39,197 per 100k 195th of 201
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	11,009 per 100k 33rd of 201	28,251 per 100k 190th of 201
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 156th of 166	10.0% tied 28th of 166
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	-2.16 8th of 174	2.21 tied 140th of 174
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 142nd of 167	11.6% 15th of 167
Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country	39.1% tied 139th of 148	76.5% tied 27th of 148
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	44.0% 148th of 167	11.6% 22nd of 167
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	1.7% tied 172nd of 185	0.41% tied 32nd of 185
Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country	-350.0% 17th of 126	64.0% tied 111th of 126
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	4.22 per 100k 21st of 204	134.73 per 100k 173rd of 204
Crime Index Numbeo (1-100)Crime Rate by Country	24.0 14th of 144	60.9 121st of 144
Safety Index Numbeo (100-1)Crime Rate by Country	76.0 14th of 144	39.1 121st of 144
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	0.04 per 100k tied 42nd of 202	1.34 per 100k 199th of 202
Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.01% tied 1st of 142	0.14% 121st of 142
Coronavirus Deaths per 100k PopulationCoronavirus by Country	8 tied 31st of 223	281 193rd of 223
Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.01 tied 1st of 179	0.16 tied 142nd of 179
GGGI Education ScoreGlobal Gender Gap by Country	0.935 tied 124th of 147	1 tied 1st of 147
Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money	578 129th of 138	88 33rd of 138
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	0.88 tied 155th of 162	7.65 tied 43rd of 162
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	670 per 100k 6th of 201	2,482 per 100k 145th of 201
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	162.13 per 100k 43rd of 204	614.17 per 100k 183rd of 204
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	5.2% tied 30th of 189	1% tied 158th of 189
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	70.1% 25th of 171	83.5% tied 141st of 171
SusceptabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country	8.96 43rd of 193	47.85 173rd of 193
Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in	8.7 tied 14th of 178	35.6 133rd of 178

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Colombia?: China comes out ahead of Colombia on 335 of 585 statistics where one end is better, to 236 with 14 ties. China leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Manufacturing & Mining and 6 more categories. Colombia leads on Politics & Government, Law and Environment. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Colombia?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Colombia has 53,936,226 (28th of 235).
How do China and Colombia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215) among countries. China ranks better.
How do China and Colombia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184) among countries. China ranks better.
Where does China beat Colombia most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Homicides Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 22.93 per 100k; Rate of Violent Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 22.93 per 100k; Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 26.0 vs 53.9.
Where does Colombia beat China most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on V-Dem PCI Score (V Dem Democracy Index by Country): 0.64 vs 0.12; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 10.0% vs 44.0%; Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 44.0%.

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