Java else-if Statements

else if statements in Java is like another if condition, it’s used in program when if statement having multiple decisions.

The basic format of else if statement is:

Syntax:

if(test_expression)
{
   //execute your code
}
else if(test_expression n)
{
   //execute your code
}
else
{
   //execute your code
}

Example of a Java Program to Demonstrate else If statements

Example:

public class Sample {

    public static void main(String args[]) {
        int a = 30, b = 30;

        if (b > a) {
            System.out.println("b is greater");
        }
        else if(a > b){
            System.out.println("a is greater");
        }       
        else {
            System.out.println("Both are equal");
        }
    }
}

Program Output: