Which has more people, Colombia or France?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and France has 66,746,401 (23rd of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), France 83.0 (24th of 215) among countries. France ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), France $63,975 (28th of 184) among countries. France ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat France most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $31.00 vs $115; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $70.00 vs $236; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $13.00 vs $41.00.

Where does France beat Colombia most clearly?

France ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.34 per 100k; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 105 vs 57; STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 14,794 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k.

Colombia vs France

France comes out ahead of Colombia on 406 of 627 statistics where one end is better, to 214 with 7 ties. Colombia leads on Travel and Health. France leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories.

627 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 7 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colombia

Wins: 214
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 2

France

Wins: 406
Avg. percentile: 58
Categories led: 11

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	France
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	66,746,401 23rd of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	83.0 24th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$63,975 28th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	7.54% 129th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	3.4 tied 31st of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$48,986 24th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationFrance · 6 statistics
Politics & GovernmentFrance · 40 statistics
PopulationFrance · 19 statistics
Tech & BusinessFrance · 21 statistics
TravelColombia · 10 statistics
Crime & SafetyFrance · 47 statistics
LawFrance · 8 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningFrance · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyFrance · 37 statistics
CultureFrance · 72 statistics
EnvironmentFrance · 45 statistics
EconomicsFrance · 79 statistics
HealthColombia · 201 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	France
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$31.00 tied 8th of 231	$115 221st of 231
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$70.00 9th of 231	$236 tied 219th of 231
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$13.00 tied 10th of 231	$41.00 tied 218th of 231
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	1.34 per 100k 199th of 202	0.02 per 100k tied 10th of 202
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 11th of 231	$53.00 tied 215th of 231
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$9.00 tied 10th of 231	$27.00 tied 215th of 231
Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country	$1,533 LCU/INT 9th of 182	$1 LCU/INT tied 154th of 182
Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	7.8% 19th of 167	33.6% 150th of 167
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	57 tied 122nd of 155	105 5th of 155
% w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country	2.8% 8th of 184	4.67% 147th of 184
Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	7.8% tied 26th of 167	33.6% 153rd of 167
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	2.8 per 100k 10th of 202	4.67 per 100k 160th of 202
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	39,197 per 100k 195th of 201	14,794 per 100k 46th of 201
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	4.47% 193rd of 194	0.03% tied 42nd of 194
Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	6.7% 36th of 166	30.1% 156th of 166
LP Safety & SecurityLegatum Prosperity Index	156th 156th of 167	38th 38th of 167
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	53.9 168th of 172	31.8 tied 47th of 172
Nurses and MidwivesNurses per Capita by Country	1.4 per 1k tied 144th of 192	12.2 per 1k 13th of 192
Women, Peace and Security Index (WPSI)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	0.551 148th of 180	0.864 tied 23rd of 180
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.9 cases per 100k tied 166th of 185	2.9 cases per 100k tied 37th of 185
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.31% tied 34th of 184
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.13 tied 139th of 166	6.88 tied 23rd of 166
QRI ScoreRoad Quality by Country	3.27 tied 102nd of 140	5.96 tied 7th of 140
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	83.5% tied 141st of 171	70.2% tied 26th of 171
Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	26.0 tied 22nd of 136	58.0 113th of 136
Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	76.2% 43rd of 186	59.9% tied 166th of 186
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	41.5% 143rd of 191	-3.7% 17th of 191
WJP RoLI Criminal Justice ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.31 tied 118th of 142	0.64 26th of 142
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	28,251 per 100k 190th of 201	12,228 per 100k 59th of 201
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.41% tied 32nd of 185	0.99% tied 149th of 185

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or France?: France comes out ahead of Colombia on 406 of 627 statistics where one end is better, to 214 with 7 ties. Colombia leads on Travel and Health. France leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or France?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and France has 66,746,401 (23rd of 235).
How do Colombia and France compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), France 83.0 (24th of 215) among countries. France ranks better.
How do Colombia and France compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), France $63,975 (28th of 184) among countries. France ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat France most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $31.00 vs $115; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $70.00 vs $236; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $13.00 vs $41.00.
Where does France beat Colombia most clearly?: France ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.34 per 100k; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 105 vs 57; STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 14,794 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k.

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