Which has more people, Colombia or DR Congo?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and DR Congo has 116,452,162 (15th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), DR Congo 62.1 (203rd of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), DR Congo $1,920 (179th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat DR Congo most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on GGGI Education Score (Global Gender Gap by Country): 1 vs 0.649; Dentists (Doctors per Capita by Country): 8.7 /10k vs 0.04 /10k; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 4.84 per 100k.

Where does DR Congo beat Colombia most clearly?

DR Congo ranks far ahead on Coronavirus Deaths per 100k Population (Coronavirus by Country): 2 vs 281; GDP Growth WB (GDP Growth by Country): 8.6% vs 0.6%; Real GDP Growth (Fastest Growing Economies): 6.3% vs 1%.

Colombia vs DR Congo

Colombia comes out ahead of DR Congo on 290 of 457 statistics where one end is better, to 161 with 6 ties. Colombia leads on Tech & Business, Population and Education and 9 more categories. DR Congo leads on Crime & Safety.

457 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colombia

Wins: 290
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 12

DR Congo

Wins: 161
Avg. percentile: 38
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	DR Congo
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	116,452,162 15th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	62.1 203rd of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$1,920 179th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	4.43% 73rd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	22.5% 208th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	56.4 187th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$807 178th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessColombia · 7 statistics
PopulationColombia · 19 statistics
EducationColombia · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 40 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 34 statistics
LawColombia · 6 statistics
CultureColombia · 63 statistics
TravelColombia · 10 statistics
EconomicsColombia · 69 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 45 statistics
Crime & SafetyDR Congo · 45 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningColombia · 3 statistics
HealthColombia · 199 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	DR Congo
GGGI Education ScoreGlobal Gender Gap by Country	1 tied 1st of 147	0.649 147th of 147
Coronavirus Deaths per 100k PopulationCoronavirus by Country	281 193rd of 223	2 tied 7th of 223
GDP Growth WBGDP Growth by Country	0.6% tied 157th of 190	8.6% tied 4th of 190
DentistsDoctors per Capita by Country	8.7 /10k 26th of 193	0.04 /10k 181st of 193
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	2.8 per 100k 10th of 202	4.84 per 100k 172nd of 202
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	1% tied 158th of 189	6.3% 8th of 189
% of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country	85.0% tied 39th of 200	19.0% tied 189th of 200
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	10.5% 127th of 155	1.5% tied 11th of 155
Global Hunger IndexGlobal Hunger Index by Country	5.7 28th of 131	34.9 125th of 131
Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.14% 121st of 142	0.01% tied 1st of 142
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country	919 per 100k 170th of 204	279 per 100k 21st of 204
Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.16 tied 142nd of 179	0.01 tied 1st of 179
Legatum Prosperity Index Health RankingsLegatum Prosperity Index	36th 36th of 167	154th 154th of 167
LPI Health ScoreBest Healthcare in the World	77.78 36th of 167	50.9 154th of 167
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	28.5 37th of 180	6.4 tied 162nd of 180
% of Rural Population with Access to ElectricityCountries without Electricity	100.0% tied 1st of 212	1% 210th of 212
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	17.4 cases per 100k 153rd of 185	1.9 cases per 100k tied 26th of 185
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	7.65 tied 43rd of 162	1.18 tied 152nd of 162
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.4 per 100k pop. tied 153rd of 185	1.7 per 100k pop. tied 27th of 185
Global Health Security IndexHealthiest Countries	53.2 38th of 193	26.1 167th of 193
GDI Male Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	75.0 tied 54th of 193	59.8 182nd of 193
% of Urban Population with Access to ElectricityCountries without Electricity	100.0% tied 1st of 212	45.3% 210th of 212
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	614.17 per 100k 183rd of 204	166.78 per 100k 49th of 204
% of Total Population with Access to ElectricityCountries without Electricity	100.0% tied 1st of 214	21.5% 206th of 214
WJP RoLI Open Government ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.61 tied 34th of 142	0.33 tied 127th of 142
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	12.9 cases per 100k 166th of 185	3.9 cases per 100k tied 44th of 185
Mean IncomeMedian Income by Country	$5,201 INT$ 60th of 165	$548 INT$ 165th of 165
Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country	78 tied 59th of 215	62 tied 200th of 215
GDI Female Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	80.5 tied 56th of 193	64.0 tied 178th of 193
Male Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country	75.57 tied 75th of 231	60.25 221st of 231

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or DR Congo?: Colombia comes out ahead of DR Congo on 290 of 457 statistics where one end is better, to 161 with 6 ties. Colombia leads on Tech & Business, Population and Education and 9 more categories. DR Congo leads on Crime & Safety. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or DR Congo?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and DR Congo has 116,452,162 (15th of 235).
How do Colombia and DR Congo compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), DR Congo 62.1 (203rd of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and DR Congo compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), DR Congo $1,920 (179th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat DR Congo most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on GGGI Education Score (Global Gender Gap by Country): 1 vs 0.649; Dentists (Doctors per Capita by Country): 8.7 /10k vs 0.04 /10k; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 4.84 per 100k.
Where does DR Congo beat Colombia most clearly?: DR Congo ranks far ahead on Coronavirus Deaths per 100k Population (Coronavirus by Country): 2 vs 281; GDP Growth WB (GDP Growth by Country): 8.6% vs 0.6%; Real GDP Growth (Fastest Growing Economies): 6.3% vs 1%.

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