South Africa vs Uganda: Population in the largest city
South Africa
13.69
in 2020
Uganda
13.68
in 2020
South Africa rank
150th
Uganda rank
151st
Population in the largest city over time
- South Africa
- Uganda
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13.69 against 13.68 in Uganda, a difference of 0.01.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 1950 it was Uganda ahead.
South Africa ranks 150th and Uganda ranks 151st of 179 countries.
Across the 8 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uganda in 7.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 9.33 | 20.24 | 10.9 | Uganda |
| 1960s | 8.54 | 18.53 | 9.99 | Uganda |
| 1970s | 7.76 | 19.43 | 11.67 | Uganda |
| 1980s | 6.77 | 17.16 | 10.39 | Uganda |
| 1990s | 6.6 | 15.37 | 8.77 | Uganda |
| 2000s | 9.35 | 15.07 | 5.72 | Uganda |
| 2010s | 12.11 | 15.34 | 3.23 | Uganda |
| 2020s | 13.69 | 13.68 | 0.0059 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population in the largest city, South Africa or Uganda?
- South Africa, at 13.69 against 13.68 in Uganda as of 2020.
- What is the difference in population in the largest city between South Africa and Uganda?
- 0.01, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 1950 to 2020.
- How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for population in the largest city?
- South Africa ranks 150th and Uganda ranks 151st 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.