Which has more people, Colombia or Nigeria?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Nigeria has 242,431,832 (6th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Nigeria most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN) (Most Homophobic Countries): 141st vs 6th; LGBTQI+ Travel Safety Index (Most Homophobic Countries): 239 vs -190; GGGI Education Score (Global Gender Gap by Country): 1 vs 0.837.

Where does Nigeria beat Colombia most clearly?

Nigeria ranks far ahead on Cannabis Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 108.92 per 100k vs 614.17 per 100k; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.6 cases per 100k vs 9.9 cases per 100k; Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.8 cases per 100k vs 12.9 cases per 100k.

Colombia vs Nigeria

Colombia comes out ahead of Nigeria on 312 of 544 statistics where one end is better, to 223 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories. Nigeria leads on Crime & Safety and Health.

544 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 9 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colombia

Wins: 312
Avg. percentile: 50
Categories led: 11

Nigeria

Wins: 223
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 2

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Nigeria
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	242,431,832 6th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	54.6 215th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$9,532 128th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	3.06% 44th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	62.5% 182nd of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	69.8 194th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$1,224 165th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationColombia · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessColombia · 20 statistics
PopulationColombia · 18 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 40 statistics
Crime & SafetyNigeria · 46 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 48 statistics
CultureColombia · 71 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningColombia · 3 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
EconomicsColombia · 77 statistics
HealthNigeria · 204 statistics
TravelColombia · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Nigeria
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	614.17 per 100k 183rd of 204	108.92 per 100k 4th of 204
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.9 cases per 100k tied 166th of 185	1.6 cases per 100k tied 7th of 185
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	12.9 cases per 100k 166th of 185	1.8 cases per 100k 7th of 185
Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN)Most Homophobic Countries	141st 18th best of 157	6th 6th worst of 157
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.19% tied 7th of 184
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.4% tied 154th of 184	0.21% 6th of 184
Coronavirus Deaths per 100k PopulationCoronavirus by Country	281 193rd of 223	2 tied 7th of 223
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country	919 per 100k 170th of 204	199 per 100k 2nd of 204
LGBTQI+ Travel Safety IndexMost Homophobic Countries	239 tied 34th of 197	-190 195th of 197
Stomach Cancer Mortality CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	13.4 per 100k pop. tied 153rd of 185	0.7 per 100k pop. tied 3rd of 185
Stomach Cancer CRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	17.4 cases per 100k 153rd of 185	0.9 cases per 100k 4th of 185
Alcoholism % MaleAlcoholism by Country	4.3% 168th of 204	0.35% 5th of 204
Alcoholism Rate MaleAlcoholism by Country	4,072 per 100k 168th of 204	339 per 100k 5th of 204
GGGI Education ScoreGlobal Gender Gap by Country	1 tied 1st of 147	0.837 138th of 147
Non-Melanoma Death Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	1.28 per 100k 165th of 203	0.04 per 100k tied 3rd of 203
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	28.5 37th of 180	4.7 171st of 180
Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.14% 121st of 142	0.01% tied 1st of 142
Gonococcal Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	86.06 per 100k 37th of 201	903 per 100k 185th of 201
Legatum Prosperity Index Health RankingsLegatum Prosperity Index	36th 36th of 167	157th 157th of 167
LPI Health ScoreBest Healthcare in the World	77.78 36th of 167	50.12 157th of 167
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	5.5 tied 39th of 197	12.0 183rd of 197
GDI Male Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	75.0 tied 54th of 193	54.2 192nd of 193
Out-of-Pocket % of Health ExpenditureMedical Bankruptcies by Country	14.4% 52nd of 189	76.1% 186th of 189
GDI Female Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	80.5 tied 56th of 193	54.7 193rd of 193
Alcoholism %Alcoholism by Country	2.59% 160th of 204	0.37% 17th of 204
Alcoholism RateAlcoholism by Country	2,488 per 100k 159th of 204	367 per 100k 18th of 204
Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country	78 tied 59th of 215	54 215th of 215
Male Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country	75.57 tied 75th of 231	54.6 230th of 231
Male Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country	75 tied 64th of 214	54 213th of 214
Non-Melanoma Death Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	1.37 per 100k tied 154th of 203	0.11 per 100k tied 18th of 203

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Nigeria?: Colombia comes out ahead of Nigeria on 312 of 544 statistics where one end is better, to 223 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories. Nigeria leads on Crime & Safety and Health. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or Nigeria?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Nigeria has 242,431,832 (6th of 235).
How do Colombia and Nigeria compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Nigeria 54.6 (215th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and Nigeria compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Nigeria $9,532 (128th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Nigeria most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN) (Most Homophobic Countries): 141st vs 6th; LGBTQI+ Travel Safety Index (Most Homophobic Countries): 239 vs -190; GGGI Education Score (Global Gender Gap by Country): 1 vs 0.837.
Where does Nigeria beat Colombia most clearly?: Nigeria ranks far ahead on Cannabis Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 108.92 per 100k vs 614.17 per 100k; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.6 cases per 100k vs 9.9 cases per 100k; Stomach Cancer ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.8 cases per 100k vs 12.9 cases per 100k.

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