Which has more people, Colombia or Russia?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Russia most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Death Rate GHDE (Death Rate by Country): 513 deaths per 100k vs 1,208 deaths per 100k; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 4.91 per 100k; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $70.00 vs $145.

Where does Russia beat Colombia most clearly?

Russia ranks far ahead on Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.02%; Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -2.77 vs 2.21; Chlamydial Infection Rate (STD Rates by Country): 741 per 100k vs 2,482 per 100k.

Colombia vs Russia

Colombia comes out ahead of Russia on 283 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 276 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government and 5 more categories. Russia leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Tech & Business and 2 more categories.

568 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: 283
Avg. percentile: 48
Categories led: 8

Russia

Wins: 276
Avg. percentile: 47
Categories led: 5

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Russia
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	143,394,458 9th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	73.4 120th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$49,568 47th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	2.13% 18th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	4.1 tied 39th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$17,547 63rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationRussia · 9 statistics
TravelColombia · 10 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 39 statistics
Crime & SafetyRussia · 47 statistics
CultureColombia · 71 statistics
Tech & BusinessRussia · 21 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 46 statistics
HealthColombia · 204 statistics
EconomicsRussia · 77 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningRussia · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
PopulationColombia · 18 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Russia
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.02% tied 120th of 124	1.4% 8th of 124
Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country	513 deaths per 100k 21st of 203	1,208 deaths per 100k 189th of 203
Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country	2.8 per 100k 10th of 202	4.91 per 100k 176th of 202
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	2.21 tied 140th of 174	-2.77 4th of 174
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$70.00 9th of 231	$145 tied 184th of 231
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,556 per 100k 49th of 204	15,788 per 100k 201st of 204
Heart Disease ASR DALYs - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	3,485 per 100k 37th of 204	11,482 per 100k 189th of 204
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	5.5 tied 39th of 197	12.7 188th of 197
EPI Recycling ScoreRecycling Rates by Country	28.5 37th of 180	5.3 168th of 180
Heart Disease All Ages DALYs - FemaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,772 per 100k 45th of 204	10,105 per 100k 193rd of 204
Heart Disease ASR Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	161 per 100k 36th of 204	499 per 100k 183rd of 204
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$31.00 tied 8th of 231	$71.00 tied 172nd of 231
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$9.00 tied 10th of 231	$17.00 tied 152nd of 231
Crude Death Rate per 1k Population - UN 2020-2025Death Rate by Country	5.9 tied 48th of 198	13.1 190th of 198
Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	2,482 per 100k 145th of 201	741 per 100k 8th of 201
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 11th of 231	$34.00 tied 155th of 231
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-3.81% tied 42nd of 202	3.99% tied 178th of 202
Corporate Tax RatesTax-Free Countries	35.0% tied 184th of 193	20.0% tied 49th of 193
Heart Disease ASR Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	130 per 100k 36th of 204	373 per 100k 172nd of 204
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	9.7% 147th of 184	2.6% tied 24th of 184
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	4.47% 193rd of 194	0.04% tied 62nd of 194
Heart Disease ASR DALYsHeart Disease Rates by Country	2,800 per 100k 36th of 203	7,915 per 100k 168th of 203
Male Cigarette SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	10.0% tied 28th of 166	34.1% 136th of 166
Total Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	7.8% 19th of 167	26.5% 127th of 167
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	53.9 168th of 172	33.0 tied 59th of 172
Personal Income TaxHighest Taxed Countries	39.0% tied 102nd of 142	13.0% tied 13th of 142
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	2.13% 18th of 181
Heart Disease All Ages Death Rate - MaleHeart Disease Rates by Country	158 per 100k 71st of 204	627 per 100k 198th of 204
Consumer Spending (% of GDP)Consumer Spending by Country	76.5% tied 27th of 148	49.8% 119th of 148
Heart Disease All Ages Death RateHeart Disease Rates by Country	149 per 100k 69th of 204	606 per 100k 195th of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Russia?: Colombia comes out ahead of Russia on 283 of 568 statistics where one end is better, to 276 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Travel, Law and Politics & Government and 5 more categories. Russia leads on Education, Crime & Safety and Tech & Business and 2 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or Russia?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Russia has 143,394,458 (9th of 235).
How do Colombia and Russia compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Russia 73.4 (120th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and Russia compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Russia $49,568 (47th of 184) among countries. Russia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Russia most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Death Rate GHDE (Death Rate by Country): 513 deaths per 100k vs 1,208 deaths per 100k; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 4.91 per 100k; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $70.00 vs $145.
Where does Russia beat Colombia most clearly?: Russia ranks far ahead on Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 1.4% vs 0.02%; Legal Status of Executions (Most Strict Countries in the World): -2.77 vs 2.21; Chlamydial Infection Rate (STD Rates by Country): 741 per 100k vs 2,482 per 100k.

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