Which has more people, Colombia or South Africa?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat South Africa most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on Gonococcal Infection Rate (STD Rates by Country): 86.06 per 100k vs 1,534 per 100k; Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 28th vs 156th; Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 41,904 m³ vs 728 m³.

Where does South Africa beat Colombia most clearly?

South Africa ranks far ahead on % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 6.1% vs 22.9%; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 100 vs 57; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 0.41% vs 0.02%.

Colombia vs South Africa

Colombia comes out ahead of South Africa on 355 of 614 statistics where one end is better, to 250 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Health and 5 more categories. South Africa leads on Politics & Government, Travel and Law and 1 more category.

614 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: 355
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 8

South Africa

Wins: 250
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 4

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	South Africa
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	65,453,084 24th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	66.3 181st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$15,906 108th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	32.4% 180th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	90.2% 160th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	24.2 138th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$6,598 103rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EnvironmentColombia · 46 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 37 statistics
HealthColombia · 206 statistics
Politics & GovernmentSouth Africa · 40 statistics
TravelSouth Africa · 10 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningColombia · 3 statistics
EducationColombia · 9 statistics
PopulationColombia · 19 statistics
LawSouth Africa · 8 statistics
EconomicsColombia · 80 statistics
CultureColombia · 72 statistics
Crime & SafetySouth Africa · 47 statistics
Tech & BusinessEven · 21 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	South Africa
Gonococcal Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	86.06 per 100k 37th of 201	1,534 per 100k 196th of 201
% of Population at High Flood RiskFlooding by Country	22.9% 152nd of 185	6.1% tied 6th of 185
Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country	57 tied 122nd of 155	100 8th of 155
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	28th 28th of 171	156th 153rd of 171
Renewable Internal Freshwater Per CapitaFresh water by Country	41,904 m³ 13th of 181	728 m³ 145th of 181
Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country	1.8 tied 41st of 157	4.44 tied 152nd of 157
Other STIs RateSTD Rates by Country	124.39 per 100k 41st of 201	241.49 per 100k 181st of 201
Total ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.5 25th of 149	4.17 128th of 149
Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.24 tied 16th of 143	3.77 115th of 143
Agricultural ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.79 30th of 143	4.6 128th of 143
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.02% tied 120th of 124	0.41% 37th of 124
Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	12.9 cases per 100k 166th of 185	3.6 cases per 100k tied 39th of 185
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 22nd of 167	38.9% 135th of 167
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 15th of 167	38.9% 128th of 167
Domestic ScoreWater Stress by Country	0.18 13th of 149	3.34 113th of 149
Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.4% tied 154th of 184	0.4% tied 35th of 184
% Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country	1.1% tied 157th of 184	0.32% tied 40th of 184
CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.1 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 58th of 198	0.51 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 189th of 198
Water Scarcity RankingCountries with Water Scarcity	126th 38th best of 163	22nd 22nd worst of 163
Water Stress RankWater Stress by Country	126th 39th best of 163	22nd 22nd worst of 163
Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country	9.9 cases per 100k tied 166th of 185	3.1 cases per 100k tied 50th of 185
Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	12.6% tied 45th of 199	41.0% tied 165th of 199
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	40th 40th of 167	140th 140th of 167
% of Population Given at Least 1 Dose COVID Vacc.COVID Vaccines by Country	85.0% tied 39th of 200	41.0% tied 159th of 200
Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country	513 deaths per 100k 21st of 203	892 deaths per 100k 141st of 203
Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	29.4% tied 140th of 170	11.0% tied 41st of 170
Crude Death Rate Per 1k - UN 2015-2020Death Rate by Country	5.5 tied 39th of 197	9.5 tied 155th of 197
Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	36.0 101st of 136	111.2 24th of 136
GDI Male Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	75.0 tied 54th of 193	62.6 164th of 193
Total Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	7.8% tied 26th of 167	23.6% 122nd of 167

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or South Africa?: Colombia comes out ahead of South Africa on 355 of 614 statistics where one end is better, to 250 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Environment, Infrastructure & Energy and Health and 5 more categories. South Africa leads on Politics & Government, Travel and Law and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or South Africa?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).
How do Colombia and South Africa compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and South Africa compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat South Africa most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on Gonococcal Infection Rate (STD Rates by Country): 86.06 per 100k vs 1,534 per 100k; Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 28th vs 156th; Renewable Internal Freshwater Per Capita (Fresh water by Country): 41,904 m³ vs 728 m³.
Where does South Africa beat Colombia most clearly?: South Africa ranks far ahead on % of Population at High Flood Risk (Flooding by Country): 6.1% vs 22.9%; Mean Speed Score (Road Quality by Country): 100 vs 57; Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 0.41% vs 0.02%.

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