Niger vs Sri Lanka: Population
Population over time
- Niger
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 18,964 against 18,140 in Niger, a difference of 824.
Across all 41 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
Niger ranks 59th and Sri Lanka ranks 58th of 188 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,115 | 12,314 | 7,199 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000s | 7,017 | 14,882 | 7,866 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 10,010 | 16,298 | 6,288 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 14,794 | 18,083 | 3,289 | Sri Lanka |
| 2030s | 18,140 | 18,964 | 824 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population, Niger or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 18,964 against 18,140 in Niger as of 2030.
- What is the difference in population between Niger and Sri Lanka?
- 824, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Sri Lanka?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
- How do Niger and Sri Lanka rank globally for population?
- Niger ranks 59th and Sri Lanka ranks 58th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.