Netherlands vs South Africa: Population density of the capital city
Netherlands
4,935
in 2100
South Africa
4,739
in 2100
Netherlands rank
115th
South Africa rank
118th
Population density of the capital city over time
- Netherlands
- South Africa
How they compare
Netherlands currently reports 4,935 against 4,739 in South Africa, a difference of 196.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.
Netherlands ranks 115th and South Africa ranks 118th of 191 countries.
Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 9 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5,403 | 4,220 | 1,183 | Netherlands |
| 2030s | 4,914 | 4,379 | 534.84 | Netherlands |
| 2040s | 4,925 | 4,520 | 405.04 | Netherlands |
| 2050s | 5,270 | 4,616 | 654.74 | Netherlands |
| 2060s | 5,220 | 4,721 | 498.99 | Netherlands |
| 2070s | 5,171 | 4,728 | 442.76 | Netherlands |
| 2080s | 5,100 | 4,695 | 404.84 | Netherlands |
| 2090s | 5,003 | 4,702 | 300.81 | Netherlands |
| 2100s | 4,935 | 4,739 | 195.94 | Netherlands |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population density of the capital city, Netherlands or South Africa?
- Netherlands, at 4,935 against 4,739 in South Africa as of 2100.
- What is the difference in population density of the capital city between Netherlands and South Africa?
- 196, with Netherlands ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2020 to 2100.
- How do Netherlands and South Africa rank globally for population density of the capital city?
- Netherlands ranks 115th 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.