Colombia vs Peru
Every indicator for Colombia and Peru side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Colombia | Peru | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 53,425,635 | 34,576,665 | +54.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 457 | 335 | +36.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 8,562 | 9,684 | −11.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 77.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,140,619 | 1,285,216 | −11.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 47 | 27 | +74.1% |
| Median age (years) | — | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 79.3 | 82.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 8.3 | 5.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 5.1 | 1.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 78.8 | 85.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 15,096 | 2,565 | +488.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 3.36 | 0.91 | +269.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 10.12 | 4.06 | +149.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 283 | 74 | +280.9% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 428,000 | 158,000 | +170.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 8.0 | 4.6 | +75.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.70 | 0.94 | +80.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Colombia relative to Peru; a positive value favors Colombia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Colombia is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Peru leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 5.9 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Colombia's military expenditure (2024) (15,096) is about 5.9 times Peru's (2,565).
- Colombia's military expenditure per capita (283) is about 3.8 times Peru's (74).
- Colombia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (3.36) is about 3.7 times Peru's (0.91).
- Colombia's armed forces personnel (2020) (428,000) is about 2.7 times Peru's (158,000).
- Colombia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (10.12) is about 2.5 times Peru's (4.06).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Colombia and Peru differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Colombia records 15,096 against Peru's 2,565 — a ratio of roughly 5.9 to one.
Where are Colombia and Peru most alike?
In area, at 1,285,216 and 1,140,619 — a gap of only %13.
On how many indicators is Colombia ahead of Peru?
Colombia is higher on 10 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Peru on 2. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI