Germany vs South Africa: Population density of the capital city
Germany
4,615
in 2100
South Africa
4,739
in 2100
Germany rank
121st
South Africa rank
118th
Population density of the capital city over time
- Germany
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,739 against 4,615 in Germany, a difference of 124.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2020 it was Germany ahead.
Germany ranks 121st and South Africa ranks 118th of 191 countries.
Across the 9 decades both report, Germany averaged higher in 5 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Germany | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,176 | 4,220 | 956.15 | Germany |
| 2030s | 5,100 | 4,379 | 720.49 | Germany |
| 2040s | 5,014 | 4,520 | 494.74 | Germany |
| 2050s | 4,904 | 4,616 | 288.44 | Germany |
| 2060s | 4,799 | 4,721 | 77.54 | Germany |
| 2070s | 4,723 | 4,728 | 5.35 | South Africa |
| 2080s | 4,670 | 4,695 | 25.4 | South Africa |
| 2090s | 4,630 | 4,702 | 72.11 | South Africa |
| 2100s | 4,615 | 4,739 | 123.8 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population density of the capital city, Germany or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 4,739 against 4,615 in Germany as of 2100.
- What is the difference in population density of the capital city between Germany and South Africa?
- 124, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Germany and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2100.
- How do Germany and South Africa rank globally for population density of the capital city?
- Germany ranks 121st and South Africa ranks 118th of 191 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Population density of the capital city. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.