South Africa vs Spain: Total sample population
South Africa
58.06 million
in 2020
Spain
45.95 million
in 2016
South Africa rank
22nd
Spain rank
25th
Total sample population over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 58.06 million against 45.95 million in Spain, a difference of 12.11 million.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Spain's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 25th of 110 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Spain | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37.86 million | 38,876 | 37.82 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 46.48 million | 26.39 million | 20.10 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 52.99 million | 46.03 million | 6.96 million | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total sample population, South Africa or Spain?
- South Africa, at 58.06 million against 45.95 million in Spain as of 2020.
- What is the difference in total sample population between South Africa and Spain?
- 12.11 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?
- South Africa ranks 22nd and Spain ranks 25th 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.