France vs South Africa: Breakdown habitable land

France
265,500
in 2019
South Africa
291,540
in 2019
France rank
60th
South Africa rank
59th

Breakdown habitable land over time

  • France
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 291,540 against 265,500 in France, a difference of 26,040.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times France's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2015 it was France ahead.

France ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 59th of 235 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 1 decades both report.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher breakdown habitable land, France or South Africa?
South Africa, at 291,540 against 265,500 in France as of 2019.
What is the difference in breakdown habitable land between France and South Africa?
26,040, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2019.
How do France and South Africa rank globally for breakdown habitable land?
France ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 59th of 235 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Breakdown habitable land. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Breakdown habitable land
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
235 places, 1,175 data points, 2015–2019
Last refreshed