Which has more people, Colombia or Philippines?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Philippines has 117,724,471 (14th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Philippines most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.41% vs 1.5%; EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 48.8 vs 27.9; Est. Population w/ Undiagnosed Diabetes (Diabetes Rates by Country): 36.0% vs 66.7%.

Where does Philippines beat Colombia most clearly?

Philippines ranks far ahead on Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 2.4 per 100k vs 131.26 per 100k; Real GDP Growth (Fastest Growing Economies): 6% vs 1%; Cocaine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 4.15 per 100k vs 134.73 per 100k.

Colombia vs Philippines

Colombia comes out ahead of Philippines on 328 of 612 statistics where one end is better, to 270 with 14 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Law and 3 more categories. Philippines leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Economics and 3 more categories.

612 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 14 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Colombia

Wins: 328
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 6

Philippines

Wins: 270
Avg. percentile: 50
Categories led: 6

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Philippines
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	117,724,471 14th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	69.9 152nd of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$12,577 119th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	2.24% 21st of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	94.8% 154th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	21.7 131st of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$4,171 124th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyPhilippines · 46 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 47 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningPhilippines · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 40 statistics
EconomicsPhilippines · 80 statistics
HealthPhilippines · 204 statistics
EducationPhilippines · 9 statistics
TravelPhilippines · 10 statistics
PopulationColombia · 19 statistics
Tech & BusinessColombia · 21 statistics
CultureEven · 71 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Philippines
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	131.26 per 100k 182nd of 203	2.4 per 100k 22nd of 203
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	1% tied 158th of 189	6% tied 13th of 189
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	134.73 per 100k 173rd of 204	4.15 per 100k 19th of 204
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.41% tied 32nd of 185	1.5% tied 167th of 185
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
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	9.7% 147th of 184	2.2% tied 16th of 184
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	10.5% 127th of 155	2.6% tied 18th of 155
Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country	64.0% tied 111th of 126	-230.0% tied 24th of 126
GDP Growth WBGDP Growth by Country	0.6% tied 157th of 190	5.5% tied 31st of 190
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	36.51 per 100k 148th of 204	2.67 per 100k 14th of 204
EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	48.8 48th of 177	27.9 162nd of 177
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	35.52 per 100k 147th of 204	2.8 per 100k 16th of 204
Non-Melanoma New Case Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	37.47 per 100k 147th of 204	2.53 per 100k 16th of 204
Est. Population w/ Undiagnosed DiabetesDiabetes Rates by Country	36.0% tied 74th of 214	66.7% 210th of 214
Self-Harm Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.12% tied 146th of 192	0.02% tied 16th of 192
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,485 per 100k 37th of 204	9,074 per 100k 163rd of 204
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	39,197 per 100k 195th of 201	16,616 per 100k 71st of 201
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	161 per 100k 36th of 204	382 per 100k 161st of 204
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	2.24% 21st of 181
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	2.5% tied 128th of 189	6.1% tied 18th of 189
Non-Melanoma SC Rate MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	13.69 per 100k 142nd of 204	2.09 per 100k 20th of 204
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 22nd of 167	34.9% tied 121st of 167
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 15th of 167	34.9% tied 114th of 167
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	12.9 cases per 100k 166th of 185	4.2 cases per 100k tied 56th of 185
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	57.0 59th of 179	33.9 163rd of 179
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	28th 28th of 171	130th 127th of 171
Son Bias (ratio of male births to female births)Most Dangerous Countries for Women	104.6 tied 76th of 198	107.7 tied 188th of 198
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	10.0% tied 28th of 166	30.8% 121st of 166
Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country	45.5 per 100k 69th of 204	193.84 per 100k 182nd of 204
Heart Disease ASR DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,800 per 100k 36th of 203	7,017 per 100k 148th of 203

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Philippines?: Colombia comes out ahead of Philippines on 328 of 612 statistics where one end is better, to 270 with 14 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Law and 3 more categories. Philippines leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Economics and 3 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or Philippines?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Philippines has 117,724,471 (14th of 235).
How do Colombia and Philippines compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Philippines 69.9 (152nd of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and Philippines compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Philippines $12,577 (119th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Philippines most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.41% vs 1.5%; EPI Score (Environmental Performance Index by Country): 48.8 vs 27.9; Est. Population w/ Undiagnosed Diabetes (Diabetes Rates by Country): 36.0% vs 66.7%.
Where does Philippines beat Colombia most clearly?: Philippines ranks far ahead on Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 2.4 per 100k vs 131.26 per 100k; Real GDP Growth (Fastest Growing Economies): 6% vs 1%; Cocaine Use Rate (Drug Use by Country): 4.15 per 100k vs 134.73 per 100k.

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