Chile vs Ireland: Population in the largest city

Chile
41.46
in 2020
Ireland
39.71
in 2020
Chile rank
41st
Ireland rank
43rd

Population in the largest city over time

  • Chile
  • Ireland
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How they compare

Chile currently reports 41.46 against 39.71 in Ireland, a difference of 1.75.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Ireland ahead.

Chile ranks 41st and Ireland ranks 43rd of 179 countries.

Across the 8 decades both report, Chile averaged higher in 3 and Ireland in 5.

Head to head by decade

Decade Chile Ireland Difference Ahead
1950s 34.79 44.67 9.89 Ireland
1960s 36.22 47.56 11.34 Ireland
1970s 37.79 48.48 10.7 Ireland
1980s 42.48 46.34 3.86 Ireland
1990s 43.78 45 1.22 Ireland
2000s 44.52 42.66 1.86 Chile
2010s 42.87 39.97 2.9 Chile
2020s 41.46 39.71 1.75 Chile

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population in the largest city, Chile or Ireland?
Chile, at 41.46 against 39.71 in Ireland as of 2020.
What is the difference in population in the largest city between Chile and Ireland?
1.75, with Chile ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Chile and Ireland?
15 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2020.
How do Chile and Ireland rank globally for population in the largest city?
Chile ranks 41st and Ireland ranks 43rd of 179 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Population in the largest city. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Population in the largest city
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
179 places, 2,452 data points, 1950–2020
Last refreshed