Canada vs Colombia
Every indicator for Canada and Colombia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Canada | Colombia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 41,651,653 | 53,425,635 | −22.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 2,320 | 457 | +407.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 55,698 | 8,562 | +550.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.1 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 15,634,410 | 1,140,619 | +1,270.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 3 | 47 | −94.3% |
| Median age (years) | 40.6 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 94.4 | 79.3 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 6.9 | 8.3 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.1 | 5.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.9 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 29,347 | 15,096 | +94.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.31 | 3.36 | −61.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.08 | 10.12 | −69.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 705 | 283 | +149.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 72,000 | 428,000 | −83.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.7 | 8.0 | −78.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.35 | 1.70 | −79.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Canada relative to Colombia; a positive value favors Canada. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Colombia is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 18 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Colombia stands at 47 against Canada's 3 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Colombia's 1,140,619 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Canada's gdp per capita (55,698) is about 6.5 times Colombia's (8,562).
- Colombia's armed forces personnel (2020) (428,000) is about 5.9 times Canada's (72,000).
- Canada's gdp (nominal) (2,320) is about 5.1 times Colombia's (457).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Canada and Colombia differ most?
In population density. Colombia records 47 against Canada's 3 — a ratio of roughly 18 to one.
Where are Canada and Colombia most alike?
In population (2025), at 53,425,635 and 41,651,653 — a gap of only %28.
On how many indicators is Canada ahead of Colombia?
Canada is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Colombia on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
CanadaColombia
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving Canada or Colombia.
Canada profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Colombia profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI