Colombia vs South Africa: Total sample population
Colombia
49.94 million
in 2021
South Africa
58.06 million
in 2020
Colombia rank
23rd
South Africa rank
22nd
Total sample population over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 58.06 million against 49.94 million in Colombia, a difference of 8.12 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Colombia's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 110 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41.45 million | 46.19 million | 4.74 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 46.59 million | 54.07 million | 7.48 million | South Africa |
| 2020s | 49.44 million | 58.06 million | 8.62 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, Colombia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 58.06 million against 49.94 million in Colombia as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population between Colombia and South Africa?
- 8.12 million, with South Africa 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?
- Colombia ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 22nd of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Total sample population. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.