Ireland vs Sri Lanka: Population density of the capital city
Ireland
3,813
in 2100
Sri Lanka
3,618
in 2100
Ireland rank
139th
Sri Lanka rank
142nd
Population density of the capital city over time
- Ireland
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Ireland currently reports 3,813 against 3,618 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 195.
That makes Ireland's figure about 1.1 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 17 shared years of data; in 2020 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
Ireland ranks 139th and Sri Lanka ranks 142nd of 191 countries.
Across the 9 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 5 and Sri Lanka in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,755 | 3,890 | 134.72 | Sri Lanka |
| 2030s | 3,822 | 3,879 | 56.6 | Sri Lanka |
| 2040s | 3,890 | 3,913 | 22.89 | Sri Lanka |
| 2050s | 3,926 | 3,938 | 11.97 | Sri Lanka |
| 2060s | 3,912 | 3,911 | 1.07 | Ireland |
| 2070s | 3,888 | 3,878 | 9.89 | Ireland |
| 2080s | 3,871 | 3,791 | 79.46 | Ireland |
| 2090s | 3,847 | 3,676 | 170.66 | Ireland |
| 2100s | 3,813 | 3,618 | 195.07 | Ireland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population density of the capital city, Ireland or Sri Lanka?
- Ireland, at 3,813 against 3,618 in Sri Lanka as of 2100.
- What is the difference in population density of the capital city between Ireland and Sri Lanka?
- 195, with Ireland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and Sri Lanka?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2100.
- How do Ireland and Sri Lanka rank globally for population density of the capital city?
- Ireland ranks 139th and Sri Lanka ranks 142nd 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.