South Africa vs Spain: Total sample population, aged 25-64
South Africa
28.83 million
in 2020
Spain
26.05 million
in 2016
South Africa rank
22nd
Spain rank
23rd
Total sample population, aged 25-64 over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 28.83 million against 26.05 million in Spain, a difference of 2.78 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 18 shared years of data; in 1995 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 23rd of 106 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Spain in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.98 million | 20,120 | 15.96 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 19.93 million | 15.22 million | 4.72 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 24.63 million | 26.42 million | 1.79 million | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, aged 25-64, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 28.83 million against 26.05 million in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population, aged 25-64 between South Africa and Spain?
- 2.78 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Spain?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Spain rank globally for total sample population, aged 25-64?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 23rd of 106 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population, aged 25-64. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.