Which has more people, Colombia or India?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and India has 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), India 72.2 (135th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), India $11,748 (123rd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat India most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct) (Droughts by Country): 2.051 vs 3.801; Stress Industrial Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.24 vs 4.07; Domestic Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.18 vs 3.77.

Where does India beat Colombia most clearly?

India ranks far ahead on STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 9,044 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k; Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 25.5 vs 53.9; Total STD Rate (STD Rates by Country): 7,858 per 100k vs 28,251 per 100k.

Colombia vs India

India comes out ahead of Colombia on 316 of 620 statistics where one end is better, to 294 with 10 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 4 more categories. India leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Health and 2 more categories.

620 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 10 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colombia

Wins: 294
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 7

India

Wins: 316
Avg. percentile: 51
Categories led: 5

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	India
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	1,476,625,576 1st of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	72.2 135th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$11,748 123rd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	4.22% 71st of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	99.9% tied 122nd of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	23.3 135th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$2,702 143rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EnvironmentColombia · 47 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
Tech & BusinessIndia · 21 statistics
PopulationColombia · 19 statistics
EducationColombia · 9 statistics
Crime & SafetyIndia · 43 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
HealthIndia · 206 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningIndia · 3 statistics
TravelIndia · 10 statistics
CultureColombia · 71 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 40 statistics
EconomicsEven · 79 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	India
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	39,197 per 100k 195th of 201	9,044 per 100k 2nd of 201
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	53.9 168th of 172	25.5 4th of 172
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	28,251 per 100k 190th of 201	7,858 per 100k 3rd of 201
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.02% tied 120th of 124	1.42% 7th of 124
GDP Growth WBGDP Growth by Country	0.6% tied 157th of 190	8.2% tied 8th of 190
Tax Rate FloorEffective Corporate Tax Rate by Country	35.0% tied 138th of 144	15.0% tied 21st of 144
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	2.051 30th of 138	3.801 135th of 138
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	1% tied 158th of 189	5.9% 16th of 189
Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.24 tied 16th of 143	4.07 123rd of 143
Domestic ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.18 13th of 149	3.77 123rd of 149
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	40th 40th of 167	161st 161st of 167
EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	48.8 48th of 177	22.5 176th of 177
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	131.26 per 100k 182nd of 203	3.41 per 100k 36th of 203
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	2,482 per 100k 145th of 201	354 per 100k 1st of 201
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	36.51 per 100k 148th of 204	1.83 per 100k 4th of 204
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	35.52 per 100k 147th of 204	1.96 per 100k 3rd of 204
Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	29.4% tied 140th of 170	4.7% 21st of 170
Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country	73.61 48th of 171	39.6 168th of 171
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	37.47 per 100k 147th of 204	1.7 per 100k tied 4th of 204
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.13 tied 139th of 166	6.88 tied 23rd of 166
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	134.73 per 100k 173rd of 204	5.01 per 100k 34th of 204
Total ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.5 25th of 149	4.11 126th of 149
Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country	64.0% tied 111th of 126	-200.0% 27th of 126
Non-Melanoma SC Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	13.69 per 100k 142nd of 204	1.73 per 100k tied 6th of 204
Renewable Internal Freshwater Per CapitaFresh water by Country	41,904 m³ 13th of 181	1,022 m³ 127th of 181
Agricultural ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.79 30th of 143	4.14 tied 119th of 143
Water Scarcity RankingCountries with Water Scarcity	126th 38th best of 163	24th 24th worst of 163
Female Suicide RateSuicide Rate by Country	2.87 per 100k 72nd of 204	11.56 per 100k 199th of 204
STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country	16,903 per 100k 139th of 201	6,723 per 100k 14th of 201
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	57.0 59th of 179	30.4 170th of 179

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or India?: India comes out ahead of Colombia on 316 of 620 statistics where one end is better, to 294 with 10 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Population and 4 more categories. India leads on Tech & Business, Crime & Safety and Health and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or India?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and India has 1,476,625,576 (1st of 235).
How do Colombia and India compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), India 72.2 (135th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and India compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), India $11,748 (123rd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat India most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct) (Droughts by Country): 2.051 vs 3.801; Stress Industrial Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.24 vs 4.07; Domestic Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.18 vs 3.77.
Where does India beat Colombia most clearly?: India ranks far ahead on STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 9,044 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k; Gini Coefficient - Income (Gini Coefficient by Country): 25.5 vs 53.9; Total STD Rate (STD Rates by Country): 7,858 per 100k vs 28,251 per 100k.

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