South Korea vs South Africa: Total sample population, urban
South Korea
36.21 million
in 2017
South Africa
37.80 million
in 2020
South Korea rank
20th
South Africa rank
19th
Total sample population, urban over time
- South Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 37.80 million against 36.21 million in South Korea, a difference of 1.59 million.
Across all 15 years both countries report, South Korea has been ahead every year.
South Korea ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 19th of 99 countries.
South Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 31.26 million | 27.15 million | 4.11 million | South Korea |
| 2010s | 34.99 million | 34.05 million | 942,100 | South Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, urban, South Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 37.80 million against 36.21 million in South Korea as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population, urban between South Korea and South Africa?
- 1.59 million, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Korea and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2017.
- How do South Korea and South Africa rank globally for total sample population, urban?
- South Korea ranks 20th 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.