Colombia vs South Africa: National comprehensive wealth per capita
Colombia
47,467 current US$
in 2020
South Africa
45,638 current US$
in 2020
Colombia rank
68th
South Africa rank
70th
National comprehensive wealth per capita over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 47,467 current US$ against 45,638 current US$ in South Africa, a difference of 1,829 current US$.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1995 it was South Africa ahead.
Colombia ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 70th of 151 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Colombia averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26,165 current US$ | 28,431 current US$ | 2,266 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 32,113 current US$ | 34,862 current US$ | 2,749 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 65,685 current US$ | 53,450 current US$ | 12,235 current US$ | Colombia |
| 2020s | 47,467 current US$ | 45,638 current US$ | 1,829 current US$ | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher national comprehensive wealth per capita, Colombia or South Africa?
- Colombia, at 47,467 current US$ against 45,638 current US$ in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in national comprehensive wealth per capita between Colombia and South Africa?
- 1,829 current US$, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2020.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for national comprehensive wealth per capita?
- Colombia ranks 68th and South Africa ranks 70th of 151 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as National comprehensive wealth per capita (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.