Maldives vs South Africa: National comprehensive wealth per capita
Maldives
44,002 current US$
in 2020
South Africa
45,638 current US$
in 2020
Maldives rank
71st
South Africa rank
70th
National comprehensive wealth per capita over time
- Maldives
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 45,638 current US$ against 44,002 current US$ in Maldives, a difference of 1,636 current US$.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 26 shared years of data; in 1995 it was South Africa ahead.
Maldives ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 70th of 151 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Maldives averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Maldives | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17,191 current US$ | 28,431 current US$ | 11,240 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 31,655 current US$ | 34,862 current US$ | 3,207 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 55,166 current US$ | 53,450 current US$ | 1,716 current US$ | Maldives |
| 2020s | 44,002 current US$ | 45,638 current US$ | 1,636 current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher national comprehensive wealth per capita, Maldives or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 45,638 current US$ against 44,002 current US$ in Maldives as of 2020.
- What is the difference in national comprehensive wealth per capita between Maldives and South Africa?
- 1,636 current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Maldives and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2020.
- How do Maldives and South Africa rank globally for national comprehensive wealth per capita?
- Maldives ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 70th of 151 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- The World Bank, published as National comprehensive wealth per capita (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.