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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Colombia is 54.5% higher than Peru.
- On gdp (nominal), Colombia is 36.4% higher than Peru.
- On gdp per capita, Colombia is 11.6% lower than Peru.
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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