Colombia vs South Africa: Total sample population, urban
Colombia
38.81 million
in 2021
South Africa
37.80 million
in 2020
Colombia rank
18th
South Africa rank
19th
Total sample population, urban over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 38.81 million against 37.80 million in South Africa, a difference of 1.00 million.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 19th of 99 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.88 million | 26.81 million | 4.07 million | Colombia |
| 2010s | 35.82 million | 34.64 million | 1.19 million | Colombia |
| 2020s | 38.37 million | 37.80 million | 560,400 | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, urban, Colombia or South Africa?
- Colombia, at 38.81 million against 37.80 million in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in total sample population, urban between Colombia and South Africa?
- 1.00 million, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for total sample population, urban?
- Colombia ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 19th of 99 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population, urban. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.