Which has more people, Colombia or Vietnam?

Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.

Where does Colombia beat Vietnam most clearly?

Colombia ranks far ahead on FSI Index Secrecy Score (Best Countries to Hide Money): 54 vs 81; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.41% vs 2.4%; Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 28th vs 159th.

Where does Vietnam beat Colombia most clearly?

Vietnam ranks far ahead on Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 2.3 per 100k vs 131.26 per 100k; Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.02% vs 4.47%; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 86.0% vs 42.0%.

Colombia vs Vietnam

Vietnam comes out ahead of Colombia on 283 of 563 statistics where one end is better, to 271 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Law, Politics & Government and Environment and 2 more categories. Vietnam leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Economics and 5 more categories.

563 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: 271
Avg. percentile: 49
Categories led: 5

Vietnam

Wins: 283
Avg. percentile: 52
Categories led: 8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Colombia	Vietnam
Population	53,936,226 28th of 235	102,177,431 16th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	77.9 72nd of 215	74.7 106th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$22,640 87th of 184	$18,088 101st of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	98.9% 136th of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	10.5 84th of 195	12.0 tied 92nd of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$8,562 88th of 185	$5,066 116th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Crime & SafetyVietnam · 46 statistics
LawColombia · 8 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningVietnam · 3 statistics
Politics & GovernmentColombia · 38 statistics
EnvironmentColombia · 46 statistics
EconomicsVietnam · 80 statistics
EducationVietnam · 9 statistics
Tech & BusinessVietnam · 21 statistics
HealthVietnam · 194 statistics
TravelVietnam · 10 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyColombia · 36 statistics
PopulationVietnam · 19 statistics
CultureColombia · 71 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Colombia	Vietnam
Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	131.26 per 100k 182nd of 203	2.3 per 100k tied 11th of 203
Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHMEGun Deaths by Country	4.47% 193rd of 194	0.02% tied 26th of 194
FSI Index Secrecy ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money	54 tied 24th of 138	81 138th of 138
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	42.0% tied 171st of 198	86.0% tied 10th of 198
Male Obesity Rates (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	29.4% tied 140th of 170	1.7% 5th of 170
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.41% tied 32nd of 185	2.4% tied 179th of 185
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204	0.14 per 100k tied 40th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	22.93 per 100k 199th of 204	0.14 per 100k tied 40th of 204
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	1% tied 158th of 189	5.8% tied 17th of 189
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	2.21 tied 140th of 174	-2.07 10th of 174
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	28th 28th of 171	159th 156th of 171
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	9.7% 147th of 184	1.5% tied 9th of 184
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	10.5% 127th of 155	1.5% tied 11th of 155
Opiate Use (Best Estimate)Opiate Usage by Country	0.02% tied 120th of 124	0.53% 31st of 124
Corporate Tax RateCorporate Tax Rates by Country	35.0% tied 194th of 202	20.0% tied 42nd of 202
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$134,676 38th of 158	$10,676 150th of 158
EPI ScoreEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	48.8 48th of 177	23.8 173rd of 177
Male Tobacco UsersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 15th of 167	40.6% 132nd of 167
Corporate TaxHighest Taxed Countries	35.0% tied 148th of 155	20.0% tied 36th of 155
Cocaine Use RateDrug Use by Country	134.73 per 100k 173rd of 204	4.96 per 100k 33rd of 204
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	11.6% 22nd of 167	39.9% 136th of 167
Corporate Tax RatesTax-Free Countries	35.0% tied 184th of 193	20.0% tied 49th of 193
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	8.29% 131st of 181	1.52% 11th of 181
Head of State Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$134,676 52nd of 179	$11,103 170th of 179
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	-3.81% tied 42nd of 202	3.65% 175th of 202
Drought Risk Score (Aqueduct)Droughts by Country	2.051 30th of 138	3.327 120th of 138
Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries	19.0% tied 123rd of 173	8% 15th of 173
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	57.0 59th of 179	27.8 174th of 179
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	-8.95% 119th of 175	56.2% 7th of 175
Women’s Employment 2018 to 2022Most Dangerous Countries for Women	53.3% 125th of 188	82.0% 7th of 188

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Quick answers

Which is better, Colombia or Vietnam?: Vietnam comes out ahead of Colombia on 283 of 563 statistics where one end is better, to 271 with 9 ties. Colombia leads on Law, Politics & Government and Environment and 2 more categories. Vietnam leads on Crime & Safety, Manufacturing & Mining and Economics and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Colombia or Vietnam?: Colombia has a population of 53,936,226 (28th of 235 countries) and Vietnam has 102,177,431 (16th of 235).
How do Colombia and Vietnam compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Colombia 77.9 (72nd of 215), Vietnam 74.7 (106th of 215) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
How do Colombia and Vietnam compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Colombia $22,640 (87th of 184), Vietnam $18,088 (101st of 184) among countries. Colombia ranks better.
Where does Colombia beat Vietnam most clearly?: Colombia ranks far ahead on FSI Index Secrecy Score (Best Countries to Hide Money): 54 vs 81; % Risk at 74 (Liver Cancer Rates by Country): 0.41% vs 2.4%; Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6 (Good Country Index by Country): 28th vs 159th.
Where does Vietnam beat Colombia most clearly?: Vietnam ranks far ahead on Cocaine Use Disorder Rate (GBD) (Most Cocaine Use by Country): 2.3 per 100k vs 131.26 per 100k; Violent Gun Deaths as % of All Deaths IHME (Gun Deaths by Country): 0.02% vs 4.47%; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 86.0% vs 42.0%.

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