South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Business/establishment census
Business/establishment census over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1 Availability score over 20 years against 1 Availability score over 20 years in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0 Availability score over 20 years.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Sri Lanka has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 1st and Sri Lanka ranks 1st of 190 countries.
Sri Lanka has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 Availability score over 20 years | 1 Availability score over 20 years | 1 Availability score over 20 years | Sri Lanka |
| 2010s | 0 Availability score over 20 years | 1 Availability score over 20 years | 1 Availability score over 20 years | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 0.75 Availability score over 20 years | 1 Availability score over 20 years | 0.25 Availability score over 20 years | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher business/establishment census, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 1 Availability score over 20 years against 1 Availability score over 20 years in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in business/establishment census between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 0 Availability score over 20 years, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for business/establishment census?
- South Africa ranks 1st and Sri Lanka ranks 1st of 190 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Statistical Performance Indicators, The World Bank (https://datacatalog.worldbank.org/dataset/statistical-performance-indicators), published as Business/establishment census (Availability score over 20 years). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Business/establishment censuses provide valuable information on all economic activities, number of employed and size of establishments in the economy. Business Register information is establishment-based and includes business location, organization type (e.g. subsidiary or parent), industry classification, and operating data (e.g., receipts and employment).