Which has more people, Colombia or Pakistan?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Pakistan has 259,299,791 (5th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Pakistan most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 41,904 m³ vs 230 m³; LP Natural Environment (Legatum Prosperity Index): 40th vs 166th; Median Fixed Broadband DL Speed (Internet Speeds by Country): 206.83 Mbps vs 18.27 Mbps.

Where does Pakistan beat Colombia most clearly?

Pakistan ranks far ahead on STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 6,828 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k; Total STD Rate (STD Rates by Country): 4,839 per 100k vs 28,251 per 100k; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1% vs 0.02%.

Colombia vs Pakistan

Colombia comes out ahead of Pakistan on 336 of 547 statistics where one end is better, to 203 with 8 ties. Colombia leads on Education, Environment and Politics & Government and 7 more categories. Pakistan leads on Crime & Safety and Health.

547 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: 336
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 10

Pakistan

Wins: 203
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 2

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Pakistan
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	259,299,791 5th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	67.8 167th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$6,573 143rd of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	5.42% 100th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	95.7% 150th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	48.2 182nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$1,596 158th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationColombia · 9 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 48 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 39 statistics
PopulationColombia · 19 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
Tech & BusinessColombia · 21 statistics
CultureColombia · 69 statistics
EconomicsColombia · 77 statistics
Crime & SafetyPakistan · 43 statistics
HealthPakistan · 205 statistics
TravelColombia · 10 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Pakistan
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	39,197 per 100k 195th of 201	6,828 per 100k 1st of 201
Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country	28,251 per 100k 190th of 201	4,839 per 100k 1st of 201
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.02% tied 120th of 124	1% 12th of 124
Renewable Internal Freshwater Per CapitaFresh water by Country	41,904 m³ 13th of 181	230 m³ 165th of 181
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	53.9 168th of 172	29.6 tied 32nd of 172
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	134.73 per 100k 173rd of 204	3.99 per 100k tied 14th of 204
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	40th 40th of 167	166th 166th of 167
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	131.26 per 100k 182nd of 203	2.93 per 100k 31st of 203
Median Fixed Broadband DL SpeedInternet Speeds by Country	206.83 Mbps 32nd of 156	18.27 Mbps 146th of 156
Domestic ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.18 13th of 149	3.6 120th of 149
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	2,482 per 100k 145th of 201	587 per 100k 2nd of 201
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$9.00 tied 10th of 231	$17.00 tied 152nd of 231
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	12.9 cases per 100k 166th of 185	3.5 cases per 100k tied 33rd of 185
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.4% tied 154th of 184	0.38% tied 30th of 184
STD Rate MaleSTD Rates by Country	16,903 per 100k 139th of 201	2,969 per 100k 1st of 201
Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country	73.61 48th of 171	41.92 164th of 171
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$134,676 38th of 158	$13,553 145th of 158
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	2.051 30th of 138	3.36 122nd of 138
Forest Cover PercentageForest Cover by Country	52.8% 43rd of 207	4.67% 178th of 207
Forest AreaTrees by Country	52.8% 43rd of 209	4.67% 179th of 209
Coronavirus Deaths per 100k PopulationCoronavirus by Country	281 193rd of 223	14 tied 47th of 223
Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.24 tied 16th of 143	3.55 109th of 143
Total Drug Use RateDrug Use by Country	919 per 100k 170th of 204	320 per 100k 38th of 204
% w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country	2.8% 8th of 184	4.37% 126th of 184
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	2.8 per 100k 10th of 202	4.37 per 100k 139th of 202
Alcoholism Rate FemaleAlcoholism by Country	960 per 100k 148th of 204	224 per 100k 18th of 204
Global Hunger IndexGlobal Hunger Index by Country	5.7 28th of 131	27.9 111th of 131
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	36.51 per 100k 148th of 204	2.96 per 100k 19th of 204
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	35.52 per 100k 147th of 204	2.97 per 100k 18th of 204
Total ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.5 25th of 149	3.79 119th of 149

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Pakistan?: Colombia comes out ahead of Pakistan on 336 of 547 statistics where one end is better, to 203 with 8 ties. Colombia leads on Education, Environment and Politics & Government and 7 more categories. Pakistan 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 Pakistan?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Pakistan has 259,299,791 (5th of 235).
How do Colombia and Pakistan compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Pakistan 67.8 (167th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and Pakistan compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Pakistan $6,573 (143rd of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Pakistan most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 41,904 m³ vs 230 m³; LP Natural Environment (Legatum Prosperity Index): 40th vs 166th; Median Fixed Broadband DL Speed (Internet Speeds by Country): 206.83 Mbps vs 18.27 Mbps.
Where does Pakistan beat Colombia most clearly?: Pakistan ranks far ahead on STD Rate Female (STD Rates by Country): 6,828 per 100k vs 39,197 per 100k; Total STD Rate (STD Rates by Country): 4,839 per 100k vs 28,251 per 100k; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1% vs 0.02%.

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