Python Comparison Operators Example

Comparison Operators

In this article, we will be learning about Comparison Operators in Python. These operators will allow us to compare variables and output a Boolean value (True or False).

If you have any sort of background in Math, these operators should be very straight forward.

First, we'll present a table of the comparison operators and then work through some examples:

Table of Comparison Operators

In the table below, a=5 and b=6.

Operator	Description	Example
==	If the values of two operands are equal, then the condition becomes true.	(a == b) is not true.
!=	If the values of the two operands are not equal, then the condition becomes true.	(a != b) is true
>	If the value of the left operand is greater than the value of the right operand, then the condition becomes true.	(a > b) is not true.
<	If the value of the left operand is less than the value of the right operand, then the condition becomes true.	(a < b) is true.
>=	If the value of the left operand is greater than or equal to the value of the right operand, then the condition becomes true.	(a >= b) is not true.
<=	If the value of the left operand is less than or equal to the value of the right operand, then the condition becomes true.	(a <= b) is true.

Let's now work through quick examples of each of these.

Equal

2 == 2

OUTPUT

True

1 == 0

OUTPUT

False

Note that == is a comparison operator, while = is an assignment operator.

Not Equal

2 != 1

OUTPUT

True

2 != 2

OUTPUT

False

Greater Than

2 > 1

OUTPUT

True

2 > 4

OUTPUT

False

Not Equal

2 != 1

OUTPUT

True

2 != 2

OUTPUT

False

Lesser Than

2 < 1

OUTPUT

True

2 < 1

OUTPUT

False

Greater Than Equal

2 >= 2

OUTPUT

True

2 >= 1

OUTPUT

True

Lesser Than Equal

2 <= 2

OUTPUT

True

2 <= 4

OUTPUT

True