South Africa vs Spain: Population in largest city
South Africa
6.44 million
in 2025
Spain
6.81 million
in 2025
South Africa rank
35th
Spain rank
32nd
Population in largest city over time
- South Africa
- Spain
How they compare
Spain currently reports 6.81 million against 6.44 million in South Africa, a difference of 365,950.
That makes Spain's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 66 years both countries report, Spain has been ahead every year.
Globally, South Africa ranks 35th and Spain ranks 32nd of 153 countries.
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About this data
Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.