South Africa vs United Kingdom: Breakdown habitable land

South Africa
291,540
in 2019
United Kingdom
237,030
in 2019
South Africa rank
59th
United Kingdom rank
62nd

Breakdown habitable land over time

  • South Africa
  • United Kingdom
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 291,540 against 237,030 in United Kingdom, a difference of 54,510.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times United Kingdom's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 5 shared years of data; in 2015 it was South Africa ahead.

South Africa ranks 59th and United Kingdom ranks 62nd 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, South Africa or United Kingdom?
South Africa, at 291,540 against 237,030 in United Kingdom as of 2019.
What is the difference in breakdown habitable land between South Africa and United Kingdom?
54,510, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Kingdom?
5 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2019.
How do South Africa and United Kingdom rank globally for breakdown habitable land?
South Africa ranks 59th and United Kingdom ranks 62nd 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