North Macedonia vs Sri Lanka: Population in the largest city
North Macedonia
27.12
in 2020
Sri Lanka
25.98
in 2020
North Macedonia rank
85th
Sri Lanka rank
87th
Population in the largest city over time
- North Macedonia
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 27.12 against 25.98 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1.14.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 85th and Sri Lanka ranks 87th of 179 countries.
Across the 8 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 7 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 22.57 | 25.36 | 2.79 | Sri Lanka |
| 1960s | 25.56 | 23.79 | 1.77 | North Macedonia |
| 1970s | 28.6 | 21.69 | 6.91 | North Macedonia |
| 1980s | 29.48 | 21.61 | 7.87 | North Macedonia |
| 1990s | 28.32 | 23.27 | 5.05 | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 26.75 | 24.63 | 2.12 | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 26.69 | 25.18 | 1.51 | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 27.12 | 25.98 | 1.14 | North Macedonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in the largest city, North Macedonia or Sri Lanka?
- North Macedonia, at 27.12 against 25.98 in Sri Lanka as of 2020.
- What is the difference in population in the largest city between North Macedonia and Sri Lanka?
- 1.14, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and Sri Lanka?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2020.
- How do North Macedonia and Sri Lanka rank globally for population in the largest city?
- North Macedonia ranks 85th and Sri Lanka ranks 87th 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.