Colombia vs United States
United States comes out ahead of Colombia on 348 of 596 statistics where one end is better, to 239 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Travel and Health. United States leads on Education, Tech & Business and Population and 8 more categories.
596 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.
- Wins
- 239
- Avg. percentile
- 49
- Categories led
- 2
- Wins
- 348
- Avg. percentile
- 56
- Categories led
- 11
At a glance
Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.
| Statistic | Colombia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 53,936,226 28th of 235 | 349,035,494 3rd of 235 |
| Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 77.9 72nd of 215 | 78.9 60th of 215 |
| GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $22,640 87th of 184 | $90,027 10th of 184 |
| Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 8.29% 131st of 181 | 4.2% 70th of 181 |
| Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 98.9% 136th of 214 | 100.0% tied 1st of 214 |
| Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 10.5 84th of 195 | 5.5 tied 53rd of 195 |
| GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | $8,562 88th of 185 | $90,027 7th of 185 |
By category
Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.
- EducationUnited States · 7 statistics
- TravelColombia · 9 statistics
- Tech & BusinessUnited States · 21 statistics
- PopulationUnited States · 19 statistics
- Manufacturing & MiningUnited States · 3 statistics
- Politics & GovernmentUnited States · 39 statistics
- Infrastructure & EnergyUnited States · 35 statistics
- EconomicsUnited States · 78 statistics
- Crime & SafetyUnited States · 46 statistics
- LawUnited States · 8 statistics
- CultureUnited States · 71 statistics
- HealthColombia · 194 statistics
- EnvironmentUnited States · 46 statistics
Biggest differences
The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.
| Statistic | Colombia | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $17.00 tied 11th of 231 | $62.00 226th of 231 |
| Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit | $70.00 9th of 231 | $240 222nd of 231 |
| Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $31.00 tied 8th of 231 | $112 219th of 231 |
| Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $13.00 tied 10th of 231 | $40.00 tied 216th of 231 |
| Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit | $9.00 tied 10th of 231 | $26.00 tied 212th of 231 |
| Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country | 0.02% tied 120th of 124 | 0.91% 15th of 124 |
| Stomach Cancer Mortality ASRStomach Cancer Rates by Country | 9.9 cases per 100k tied 166th of 185 | 1.6 cases per 100k tied 7th of 185 |
| % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74Stomach Cancer Rates by Country | 1.1% tied 157th of 184 | 0.18% 6th of 184 |
| Mean Speed ScoreRoad Quality by Country | 57 tied 122nd of 155 | 107 1st of 155 |
| Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money | 88 33rd of 138 | 1,951 138th of 138 |
| Cost of Living Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 26.0 tied 22nd of 136 | 64.9 124th of 136 |
| Cost of Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 8.1 29th of 136 | 40.9 127th of 136 |
| Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country | 41.5% 143rd of 191 | -15.1% 7th of 191 |
| Nurses and MidwivesNurses per Capita by Country | 1.4 per 1k tied 144th of 192 | 12.5 per 1k 10th of 192 |
| Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 36.0 101st of 136 | 146.2 6th of 136 |
| Restaurant Price IndexCost of Living by Country | 22.9 tied 32nd of 136 | 69.3 127th of 136 |
| WJP RoLI Order and Security ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index | 0.5 tied 131st of 142 | 0.83 tied 33rd of 142 |
| Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country | $1,533 LCU/INT 9th of 182 | $1 LCU/INT 135th of 182 |
| Nursing and Midwifery PersonnelDoctors per Capita by Country | 15.73 per 10k 146th of 195 | 123.9 per 10k 12th of 195 |
| QRI ScoreRoad Quality by Country | 3.27 tied 102nd of 140 | 5.87 11th of 140 |
| Women, Peace and Security Index (WPSI)Most Dangerous Countries for Women | 0.551 148th of 180 | 0.84 31st of 180 |
| Amphetamine Use RateDrug Use by Country | 45.5 per 100k 69th of 204 | 324.27 per 100k 201st of 204 |
| Cost Of Living Plus Rent Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country | 22.4 37th of 154 | 56.3 136th of 154 |
| Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country | 1.34 per 100k 199th of 202 | 0.06 per 100k tied 67th of 202 |
| Death Rate GHDEDeath Rate by Country | 513 deaths per 100k 21st of 203 | 922 deaths per 100k 147th of 203 |
| Corporate TaxHighest Taxed Countries | 35.0% tied 148th of 155 | 21.0% tied 53rd of 155 |
| Wealth per AdultAverage Net Worth by Country | $15,464 107th of 169 | $551,347 3rd of 169 |
| Mean WealthWealth per Adult by Country | $15,464 103rd of 163 | $551,347 3rd of 163 |
| Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country | 12.6% tied 45th of 199 | 41.8% 168th of 199 |
| Price Level (US = 100)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank) | 37.8 67th of 184 | 100.0 179th of 184 |
Quick answers
- Which is better, Colombia or United States?
- United States comes out ahead of Colombia on 348 of 596 statistics where one end is better, to 239 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Travel and Health. United States leads on Education, Tech & Business 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 States?
- Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and United States has 349,035,494 (3rd of 235).
- How do Colombia and United States compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?
- Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), United States 78.9 (60th of 215) among countries. United States ranks better.
- How do Colombia and United States compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?
- GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), United States $90,027 (10th of 184) among countries. United States ranks better.
- Where does Colombia beat United States most clearly?
- Colombia ranks far ahead on Daily Food And Dining Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $17.00 vs $62.00; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $70.00 vs $240; Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $31.00 vs $112.
- Where does United States beat Colombia most clearly?
- United States ranks far ahead on Opiate Use (Best Estimate) (Opiate Usage by Country): 0.91% vs 0.02%; Stomach Cancer Mortality ASR (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 1.6 cases per 100k vs 9.9 cases per 100k; % Stomach Cancer Mortality at 74 (Stomach Cancer Rates by Country): 0.18% vs 1.1%.
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