Iraq vs South Africa: National comprehensive wealth per capita
Iraq
42,988 current US$
in 2020
South Africa
45,638 current US$
in 2020
Iraq rank
72nd
South Africa rank
70th
National comprehensive wealth per capita over time
- Iraq
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 45,638 current US$ against 42,988 current US$ in Iraq, a difference of 2,650 current US$.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.
The two have swapped places 11 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Iraq ahead.
Iraq ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 70th of 151 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iraq | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29,365 current US$ | 34,862 current US$ | 5,497 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 51,432 current US$ | 53,450 current US$ | 2,018 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 42,988 current US$ | 45,638 current US$ | 2,649 current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher national comprehensive wealth per capita, Iraq or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 45,638 current US$ against 42,988 current US$ in Iraq as of 2020.
- What is the difference in national comprehensive wealth per capita between Iraq and South Africa?
- 2,650 current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
- How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for national comprehensive wealth per capita?
- Iraq ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 70th of 151 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as National comprehensive wealth per capita (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.