Colombia vs South Africa: Total sample population, primary education and below
Colombia
27.35 million
in 2021
South Africa
41.58 million
in 2020
Colombia rank
15th
South Africa rank
12th
Total sample population, primary education and below over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 41.58 million against 27.35 million in Colombia, a difference of 14.24 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.5 times Colombia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Colombia ahead.
Colombia ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 12th of 105 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 27.38 million | 22.05 million | 5.33 million | Colombia |
| 2010s | 28.45 million | 39.89 million | 11.44 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 24.16 million | 41.58 million | 17.43 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, primary education and below, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 41.58 million against 27.35 million in Colombia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population, primary education and below between Colombia and South Africa?
- 14.24 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for total sample population, primary education and below?
- Colombia ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 12th of 105 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population, primary education and below. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.