Poland vs South Africa: Breakdown habitable land

Poland
317,000
in 2019
South Africa
291,540
in 2019
Poland rank
57th
South Africa rank
59th

Breakdown habitable land over time

  • Poland
  • South Africa
0100.0k200.0k300.0k201520172019

How they compare

Poland currently reports 317,000 against 291,540 in South Africa, a difference of 25,460.

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

Across all 5 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 59th of 235 countries.

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

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher breakdown habitable land, Poland or South Africa?
Poland, at 317,000 against 291,540 in South Africa as of 2019.
What is the difference in breakdown habitable land between Poland and South Africa?
25,460, with Poland ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2019.
How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for breakdown habitable land?
Poland ranks 57th 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