Compare Number with List in Python (2 Examples)

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to compare a number with a list in Python Programming Language. Comparing a number with a list involves checking if the number exists in the list or determining its position within the list. We’ll explore different methods to achieve this comparison.

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Let’s get started!

Initializing Sample Number and List

Firstly, let’s initialize a sample number and a sample list:

# Initializing a sample number
my_number = 5
 
# Initializing a sample list
my_list = [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

This creates a number, my_number, and a list, my_list, containing some elements.

Example 1: Checking Number Existence in List

One way to compare a number with a list is to check if the number and the list have the same value. Here’s an example:

# Checking number existence in the list
print(my_number in my_list)
# True

In this example, we use the in operator to check if my_number exists in my_list. The output shows whether the number exists in the list.

Example 2: Finding Number Position in List

Another way to compare a number with a list is to find the position of the same number value within the list. Here’s how you can do it:

# Finding number position in the list
print(my_list.index(my_number))
# 4

In this example, we use the index() method to find the position of my_number within my_list. The output shows the position of the number within the list.

Video, Further Resources & Summary

In this tutorial, we explored different methods to compare a number with a list in Python. We learned how to check the presence of a number in a list and how to find its position within the list. These techniques can be helpful in scenarios where you need to determine the presence or position of a number within a list.

Do you need more explanations on looping through a list of integers in Python? Then you should have a look at the following YouTube video of the Statistics Globe YouTube channel.

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For more Python programming tutorials and examples, you can check out the following resources on Statistics Globe:

• Python Programming Language for Statistics & Data Science
• Find Index of Min & Max Value in List in Python (3 Examples)
• Find Min & Max Value in Linked List in Python (2 Examples)
• Get Index of Multiple List Elements in Python (3 Examples)
• List in Python (Beginner & Advanced)
• Find Index of Element in Nested List in Python (2 Examples)

Now you have the knowledge and techniques to compare a number with a list in Python. Happy coding!

This page was created in collaboration with Ömer Ekiz. Have a look at Ömer’s author page to get more information about his professional background, a list of all his tutorials, as well as an overview of his other tasks on Statistics Globe.