Which has more people, Colombia or Italy?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Italy has 58,926,166 (25th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Italy 84.0 (11th of 215) among countries. Italy ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Italy $62,803 (30th of 184) among countries. Italy ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Italy most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $31.00 vs $85.00; Daily Local Transport Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $9.00 vs $26.00; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $70.00 vs $190.

Where does Italy beat Colombia most clearly?

Italy ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 1.34 per 100k; Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01% vs 4.47%; STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 12,289 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k.

Colombia vs Italy

Italy comes out ahead of Colombia on 412 of 638 statistics where one end is better, to 218 with 8 ties. Colombia leads on Travel. Italy leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 9 more categories.

638 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 8 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colombia

Wins: 218
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 1

Italy

Wins: 412
Avg. percentile: 59
Categories led: 12

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Italy
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	58,926,166 25th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	84.0 11th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$62,803 30th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	6.39% 116th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	2.3 tied 16th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$43,309 26th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationItaly · 9 statistics
Crime & SafetyItaly · 47 statistics
TravelColombia · 10 statistics
Politics & GovernmentItaly · 40 statistics
PopulationItaly · 19 statistics
Tech & BusinessItaly · 21 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningItaly · 3 statistics
CultureItaly · 72 statistics
LawItaly · 8 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyItaly · 37 statistics
EnvironmentItaly · 47 statistics
EconomicsItaly · 80 statistics
HealthItaly · 203 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Italy
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	1.34 per 100k 199th of 202	0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 202
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	4.47% 193rd of 194	0.01% tied 1st of 194
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	39,197 per 100k 195th of 201	12,289 per 100k 18th of 201
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$31.00 tied 8th of 231	$85.00 209th of 231
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$9.00 tied 10th of 231	$26.00 tied 212th of 231
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$70.00 9th of 231	$190 209th of 231
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$13.00 tied 10th of 231	$34.00 210th of 231
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 11th of 231	$45.00 210th of 231
Criminal Networks Index (OCI)What Country Has the Most Gangs	9.5 193rd of 193	4 tied 26th of 193
Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country	$1,533 LCU/INT 9th of 182	$1 LCU/INT 157th of 182
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.02% tied 120th of 124	0.76% 21st of 124
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	28,251 per 100k 190th of 201	10,372 per 100k 27th of 201
Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country	513 deaths per 100k 21st of 203	1,142 deaths per 100k 183rd of 203
LP Safety & SecurityLegatum Prosperity Index	156th 156th of 167	27th 27th of 167
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	83.5% tied 141st of 171	67.2% tied 11th of 171
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204	0.15 per 100k tied 44th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204	0.15 per 100k tied 44th of 204
Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country	64.0% tied 111th of 126	-320.0% tied 19th of 126
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	57 tied 122nd of 155	95 tied 16th of 155
Male ParticipationLabor Force Participation Rate by Country	76.2% 43rd of 186	58.5% 171st of 186
Domestic ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.18 13th of 149	3.41 tied 114th of 149
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.13 tied 139th of 166	6.88 tied 23rd of 166
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	5.5 tied 39th of 197	10.5 tied 172nd of 197
Global Peace IndexMost Peaceful Countries	2.735 140th of 162	1.712 35th of 162
Workforce Participation MenWorkforce Participation by Country	75.888 47th of 181	58.342 164th of 181
WJP RoLI Criminal Justice ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.31 tied 118th of 142	0.63 tied 27th of 142
Crude Death Rate per 1k Population - UN 2020-2025Death Rate by Country	5.9 tied 48th of 198	10.9 tied 175th of 198
Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money	88 33rd of 138	393 119th of 138
Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.24 tied 16th of 143	3.32 105th of 143
Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	26.0 tied 22nd of 136	51.0 106th of 136

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Italy?: Italy comes out ahead of Colombia on 412 of 638 statistics where one end is better, to 218 with 8 ties. Colombia leads on Travel. Italy leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Politics & Government and 9 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or Italy?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Italy has 58,926,166 (25th of 235).
How do Colombia and Italy compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Italy 84.0 (11th of 215) among countries. Italy ranks better.
How do Colombia and Italy compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Italy $62,803 (30th of 184) among countries. Italy ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Italy most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $31.00 vs $85.00; Daily Local Transport Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $9.00 vs $26.00; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $70.00 vs $190.
Where does Italy beat Colombia most clearly?: Italy ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 1.34 per 100k; Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.01% vs 4.47%; STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 12,289 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k.

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