Which has more people, Colombia or Egypt?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Egypt has 120,101,175 (13th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Egypt 71.8 (138th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Egypt $20,204 (93rd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Egypt most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 41,904 m³ vs 9.01 m³; Domestic Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.18 vs 4.85; Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 50.4%.

Where does Egypt beat Colombia most clearly?

Egypt ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 1.34 per 100k; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.76% vs 0.02%; Cannabis Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 119.71 per 100k vs 614.17 per 100k.

Colombia vs Egypt

Colombia comes out ahead of Egypt on 303 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 254 with 11 ties. Colombia leads on Politics & Government, Law and Environment and 6 more categories. Egypt leads on Crime & Safety, Travel and Manufacturing & Mining and 1 more category.

568 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colombia

Wins: 303
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 9

Egypt

Wins: 254
Avg. percentile: 46
Categories led: 4

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Egypt
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	120,101,175 13th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	71.8 138th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$20,204 93rd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	6.78% 122nd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	20.8 129th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$3,086 137th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentColombia · 38 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 45 statistics
PopulationColombia · 19 statistics
Crime & SafetyEgypt · 46 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
EducationColombia · 9 statistics
CultureColombia · 71 statistics
TravelEgypt · 10 statistics
Tech & BusinessColombia · 21 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningEgypt · 3 statistics
HealthEgypt · 204 statistics
EconomicsColombia · 79 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Egypt
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	1.34 per 100k 199th of 202	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 202
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.02% tied 120th of 124	1.76% 4th of 124
Renewable Internal Freshwater Per CapitaFresh water by Country	41,904 m³ 13th of 181	9.01 m³ 180th of 181
Domestic ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.18 13th of 149	4.85 140th of 149
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	614.17 per 100k 183rd of 204	119.71 per 100k 9th of 204
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 15th of 167	50.4% 155th of 167
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	53.9 168th of 172	28.5 tied 23rd of 172
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	106 per 100k 33rd of 204	711 per 100k 203rd of 204
Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.24 tied 16th of 143	4.77 135th of 143
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.41% tied 32nd of 185	3.7% 184th of 185
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 22nd of 167	50.4% 158th of 167
Heart Disease ASR Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	130 per 100k 36th of 204	704 per 100k 202nd of 204
% w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country	2.8% 8th of 184	4.8% 156th of 184
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	161 per 100k 36th of 204	691 per 100k 200th of 204
Heart Disease ASR DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,800 per 100k 36th of 203	13,880 per 100k 199th of 203
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,485 per 100k 37th of 204	14,560 per 100k 199th of 204
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	2.8 per 100k 10th of 202	4.8 per 100k 170th of 202
Forest Cover PercentageForest Cover by Country	52.8% 43rd of 207	0.05% 206th of 207
Forest AreaTrees by Country	52.8% 43rd of 209	0.05% 207th of 209
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,239 per 100k 40th of 204	13,071 per 100k 200th of 204
Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country	64.0% tied 111th of 126	-430.0% 14th of 126
Total ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.5 25th of 149	4.85 140th of 149
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	28,251 per 100k 190th of 201	11,132 per 100k 35th of 201
Alcoholism %Alcoholism by Country	2.59% 160th of 204	0.32% 4th of 204
Alcoholism RateAlcoholism by Country	2,488 per 100k 159th of 204	302 per 100k 4th of 204
Alcoholism Rate MaleAlcoholism by Country	4,072 per 100k 168th of 204	404 per 100k 16th of 204
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	10.0% tied 28th of 166	40.6% 152nd of 166
WJP RoLI Open Government ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.61 tied 34th of 142	0.23 tied last of 142
Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.14% 121st of 142	0.01% tied 1st of 142
Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country	4.3% 168th of 204	0.43% 18th of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Egypt?: Colombia comes out ahead of Egypt on 303 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 254 with 11 ties. Colombia leads on Politics & Government, Law and Environment and 6 more categories. Egypt leads on Crime & Safety, Travel and Manufacturing & Mining and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or Egypt?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Egypt has 120,101,175 (13th of 235).
How do Colombia and Egypt compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Egypt 71.8 (138th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and Egypt compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Egypt $20,204 (93rd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Egypt most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 41,904 m³ vs 9.01 m³; Domestic Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.18 vs 4.85; Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 50.4%.
Where does Egypt beat Colombia most clearly?: Egypt ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 1.34 per 100k; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.76% vs 0.02%; Cannabis Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 119.71 per 100k vs 614.17 per 100k.

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