South Africa vs Sweden: Median earnings per month in the industrial sector, aged 15-64, local
South Africa
4,333
in 2020
Sweden
2,310
in 2016
South Africa rank
27th
Sweden rank
30th
Median earnings per month in the industrial sector, aged 15-64, local over time
- South Africa
- Sweden
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,333 against 2,310 in Sweden, a difference of 2,023.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.9 times Sweden's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 27th and Sweden ranks 30th of 67 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,792 | 1,499 | 293.4 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2,840 | 2,158 | 682.9 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher median earnings per month in the industrial sector, aged 15-64, local, South Africa or Sweden?
- South Africa, at 4,333 against 2,310 in Sweden as of 2020.
- What is the difference in median earnings per month in the industrial sector, aged 15-64, local between South Africa and Sweden?
- 2,023, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sweden?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2016.
- How do South Africa and Sweden rank globally for median earnings per month in the industrial sector, aged 15-64, local?
- South Africa ranks 27th and Sweden ranks 30th of 67 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as Median earnings per month in the industrial sector, 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.