Colombia vs United Kingdom
United Kingdom comes out ahead of Colombia on 374 of 598 statistics where one end is better, to 218 with 6 ties. Colombia leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories.
598 statistics with a better end, compared
Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.
- Wins
- 218
- Avg. percentile
- 48
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 374
- Avg. percentile
- 61
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Colombia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,936,226 28th of 235 | 69,931,528 22nd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.9 72nd of 215 | 81.4 42nd of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $22,640 87th of 184 | $64,606 26th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.29% 131st of 181 | 4.75% 80th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 98.9% 136th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 10.5 84th of 195 | 4.1 tied 39th of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $8,562 88th of 185 | $57,602 18th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited Kingdom · 7 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited Kingdom · 39 statistics
- PopulationUnited Kingdom · 19 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited Kingdom · 45 statistics
- TravelColombia · 10 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited Kingdom · 21 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited Kingdom · 3 statistics
- LawUnited Kingdom · 8 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited Kingdom · 37 statistics
- CultureUnited Kingdom · 70 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited Kingdom · 46 statistics
- EconomicsUnited Kingdom · 78 statistics
- HealthColombia · 202 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Colombia | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
| Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country | 1.34 per 100k 199th of 202 | 0.01 per 100k tied 1st of 202 |
| % w/ DepressionDepression Rates by Country | 2.8% 8th of 184 | 7.44% 184th of 184 |
| Homicides RateGun Violence by Country | 22.93 per 100k 199th of 204 | 0.02 per 100k 5th of 204 |
| Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country | 22.93 per 100k 199th of 204 | 0.02 per 100k 5th of 204 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $31.00 tied 8th of 231 | $136 228th of 231 |
| Depressive Disorder RateDepression Rates by Country | 2.8 per 100k 10th of 202 | 7.44 per 100k 201st of 202 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $70.00 9th of 231 | $270 227th of 231 |
| STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country | 39,197 per 100k 195th of 201 | 11,076 per 100k 7th of 201 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $13.00 tied 10th of 231 | $47.00 tied 225th of 231 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $9.00 tied 10th of 231 | $32.00 227th of 231 |
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $17.00 tied 11th of 231 | $55.00 tied 218th of 231 |
| Total STD RateSTD Rates by Country | 28,251 per 100k 190th of 201 | 8,901 per 100k 10th of 201 |
| LP Safety & SecurityLegatum Prosperity Index | 156th 156th of 167 | 21st 21st of 167 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 0.02% tied 120th of 124 | 0.74% 22nd of 124 |
| Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country | $1,533 LCU/INT 9th of 182 | $1 LCU/INT tied 154th of 182 |
| % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 1.1% tied 157th of 184 | 0.24% tied 14th of 184 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 9.9 cases per 100k tied 166th of 185 | 2.3 cases per 100k tied 18th of 185 |
| WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.5 tied 131st of 142 | 0.84 tied 30th of 142 |
| WJP RoLI Criminal Justice ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.31 tied 118th of 142 | 0.7 tied 17th of 142 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 26.0 tied 22nd of 136 | 59.2 118th of 136 |
| Women, Peace and Security Index (WPSI)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 0.551 148th of 180 | 0.864 tied 23rd of 180 |
| Ecological Reserve or DeficitEcological Footprint by Country | 64.0% tied 111th of 126 | -230.0% tied 24th of 126 |
| Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money | 88 33rd of 138 | 547 127th of 138 |
| EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country | 3.13 tied 139th of 166 | 6.88 tied 23rd of 166 |
| Stomach Cancer ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 12.9 cases per 100k 166th of 185 | 3.6 cases per 100k tied 39th of 185 |
| Chlamydial Infection RateSTD Rates by Country | 2,482 per 100k 145th of 201 | 848 per 100k 9th of 201 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 8.1 29th of 136 | 30.0 120th of 136 |
| Pct Stomach Cancer Risk at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 1.4% tied 154th of 184 | 0.4% tied 35th of 184 |
| Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country | 53.9 168th of 172 | 32.4 tied 53rd of 172 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 22.9 tied 32nd of 136 | 65.3 122nd of 136 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Colombia or United Kingdom?
- United Kingdom comes out ahead of Colombia on 374 of 598 statistics where one end is better, to 218 with 6 ties. Colombia leads on Travel and Health. United Kingdom leads on Education, Politics & Government and Population and 8 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
- Which has more people, Colombia or United Kingdom?
- Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and United Kingdom has 69,931,528 (22nd of 235).
- How do Colombia and United Kingdom compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), United Kingdom 81.4 (42nd of 215) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- How do Colombia and United Kingdom compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), United Kingdom $64,606 (26th of 184) among countries. United Kingdom ranks better.
- Where does Colombia beat United Kingdom most clearly?
- Colombia ranks far ahead on % w/ Depression (Depression Rates by Country): 2.8% vs 7.44%; Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $31.00 vs $136; Depressive Disorder Rate (Depression Rates by Country): 2.8 per 100k vs 7.44 per 100k.
- Where does United Kingdom beat Colombia most clearly?
- United Kingdom ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.01 per 100k vs 1.34 per 100k; Homicides Rate (Gun Violence by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 22.93 per 100k; Rate of Violent Gun Death IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 22.93 per 100k.
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