Python Program to Check if a Number is Positive, Negative or Zero

In this example, we will learn how to check whether a number is positive, negative or zero. We will be using the if elif else and input statement to check the value.

1# Get user input to check the value
2number = float(input("Enter a number: "))
3if number > 0:
4   print("Positive number")
5elif number < 0:
6   print("Negative number")
7else:
8   print("Zero")

Output

1Enter a number: 10
2Positive number
3
4Enter a number: -5
5Negative number