Namibia vs South Africa: Human Development
Human Development over time
- Namibia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 76.58 against 69.91 in Namibia, a difference of 6.67.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Namibia's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Namibia ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 7th of 52 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Namibia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.66 | 75.1 | 9.43 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 69.91 | 76.58 | 6.67 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development, Namibia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 76.58 against 69.91 in Namibia as of 2011.
- What is the difference in human development between Namibia and South Africa?
- 6.67, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Namibia and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2011.
- How do Namibia and South Africa rank globally for human development?
- Namibia ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 7th of 52 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Mo Ibrahim Foundation, electronic files and web site, published as Human Development. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Health and Welfare: Within this sub-category the Ibrahim Index measures: (i) Incidence of TB – incidence of new cases of Tuberculosis. (ii) Child Mortality – likelihood that a newborn baby will die before the age of five, assuming that he/she is subject to current, age-specific mortality rates. (iii) Immunisation against Measles – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received one dose of measles vaccine. (iv) Immunisation against DTP – proportion of one year olds (children aged 12–23 months) who have received three doses of DTP vaccine. (v) Welfare Regime – equality of access to social safety nets that compensate for poverty and other risks. (vi) Social Protection and Labour – clustered indicator (average) of variables from the African Development Bank and the World Bank measuring government policies and regulations to ensure a minimum level of welfare to all people. (vii) Social Exclusion – extent to which significant parts of society are isolated due to poverty and inequality. (viii) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision – people with advanced HIV infection who are receiving antiretroviral treatment (ART) according to nationally approved or international standards. (ix) Antiretroviral Treatment Provision for Pregnant Women – HIV positive pregnant women who received antiretroviral treatment (ART) to reduce the risk of mother-to-child transmission. (x) Access to Piped Water – proportion of the population with access to water piped into their dwelling or just outside it. (xi) Access to Improved Water – proportion of the population with access to a water source protected from outside contamination. (xii) Access to Improved Sanitation – proportion of the population served with a sanitation facility that hygienically separates human excreta from human contact. (xiii) Open Defecation Sanitation – proportion of the population forced to dispose of human faeces in open bodies of water or outdoor open spaces.