Which has more people, Colombia or Indonesia?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Indonesia has 287,886,782 (4th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Indonesia most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 59.3%; Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 59.3%; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 10.0% vs 59.3%.

Where does Indonesia beat Colombia most clearly?

Indonesia ranks far ahead on Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01% vs 4.47%; Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 1.61 per 100k vs 131.26 per 100k; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.1 cases per 100k vs 9.9 cases per 100k.

Colombia vs Indonesia

Colombia comes out ahead of Indonesia on 308 of 620 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 7 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 3 more categories. Indonesia leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Economics and 4 more categories.

620 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: 308
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 6

Indonesia

Wins: 305
Avg. percentile: 50
Categories led: 7

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Indonesia
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	287,886,782 4th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	71.3 144th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$17,660 102nd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	3.24% 48th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	99.9% tied 122nd of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	15.2 113th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$5,060 117th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyIndonesia · 44 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 47 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningIndonesia · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
EconomicsIndonesia · 78 statistics
EducationColombia · 9 statistics
HealthIndonesia · 206 statistics
TravelIndonesia · 10 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
CultureIndonesia · 63 statistics
PopulationIndonesia · 19 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 40 statistics
Tech & BusinessColombia · 21 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Indonesia
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	4.47% 193rd of 194	0.01% tied 1st of 194
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 15th of 167	59.3% 164th of 167
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	131.26 per 100k 182nd of 203	1.61 per 100k 1st of 203
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.9 cases per 100k tied 166th of 185	1.1 cases per 100k tied 3rd of 185
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	12.9 cases per 100k 166th of 185	1.3 cases per 100k tied 3rd of 185
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.11% 2nd of 184
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 22nd of 167	59.3% 166th of 167
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204	0.07 per 100k tied 22nd of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204	0.07 per 100k tied 22nd of 204
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.4% tied 154th of 184	0.13% tied 2nd of 184
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	134.73 per 100k 173rd of 204	3.21 per 100k 1st of 204
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	10.0% tied 28th of 166	59.3% 165th of 166
Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	29.4% tied 140th of 170	1.3% tied 2nd of 170
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.4 per 100k pop. tied 153rd of 185	1.2 per 100k pop. tied 10th of 185
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	17.4 cases per 100k 153rd of 185	1.4 cases per 100k tied 9th of 185
Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	7.8% 19th of 167	31.0% tied 142nd of 167
Total Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	6.7% 36th of 166	30.2% 157th of 166
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	2.051 30th of 138	3.638 129th of 138
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
Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	7.8% tied 26th of 167	30.2% 144th of 167
EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	48.8 48th of 177	26.2 168th of 177
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	2,482 per 100k 145th of 201	868 per 100k 10th of 201
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	42.0% tied 171st of 198	74.0% tied 39th of 198
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	1% tied 158th of 189	5% tied 32nd of 189
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	1.34 per 100k 199th of 202	0.06 per 100k tied 67th of 202
Est. Population w/ Undiagnosed DiabetesDiabetes Rates by Country	36.0% tied 74th of 214	73.7% 212th of 214
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	36.51 per 100k 148th of 204	3.03 per 100k 20th of 204
Corporate Tax RateCorporate Tax Rates by Country	35.0% tied 194th of 202	22.0% tied 66th of 202
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	37.47 per 100k 147th of 204	2.67 per 100k 20th of 204
Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country	4.3% 168th of 204	0.99% 43rd of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Indonesia?: Colombia comes out ahead of Indonesia on 308 of 620 statistics where one end is better, to 305 with 7 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Education and 3 more categories. Indonesia leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Economics and 4 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or Indonesia?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Indonesia has 287,886,782 (4th of 235).
How do Colombia and Indonesia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Indonesia 71.3 (144th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and Indonesia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Indonesia $17,660 (102nd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Indonesia most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Male Tobacco Users (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 59.3%; Male Tobacco Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 11.6% vs 59.3%; Male Cigarette Smokers (Smoking Rates by Country): 10.0% vs 59.3%.
Where does Indonesia beat Colombia most clearly?: Indonesia ranks far ahead on Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01% vs 4.47%; Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 1.61 per 100k vs 131.26 per 100k; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.1 cases per 100k vs 9.9 cases per 100k.

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