Ireland vs South Africa: Median earnings per hour, aged 15-64, local currency values, primary
Ireland
11.95
in 2016
South Africa
18.62
in 2020
Ireland rank
31st
South Africa rank
28th
Median earnings per hour, aged 15-64, local currency values, primary over time
- Ireland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18.62 against 11.95 in Ireland, a difference of 6.67.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Ireland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Ireland ahead.
Ireland ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 28th of 69 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Ireland averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.93 | 5.01 | 4.93 | Ireland |
| 2010s | 11.43 | 12.49 | 1.06 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher median earnings per hour, aged 15-64, local currency values, primary, Ireland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 18.62 against 11.95 in Ireland as of 2020.
- What is the difference in median earnings per hour, aged 15-64, local currency values, primary between Ireland and South Africa?
- 6.67, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2016.
- How do Ireland and South Africa rank globally for median earnings per hour, aged 15-64, local currency values, primary?
- Ireland ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 28th of 69 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Median earnings per hour, aged 15-64, local currency values, primary education and below. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.