Pakistan vs South Africa: Resources statistical capacity

Pakistan
5.96 million
in 2023
South Africa
5.76 million
in 2023
Pakistan rank
44th
South Africa rank
45th

Resources statistical capacity over time

  • Pakistan
  • South Africa
010.0M20.0M30.0M40.0M50.0M201020162023

How they compare

Pakistan currently reports 5.96 million against 5.76 million in South Africa, a difference of 199,280.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Pakistan ahead.

Pakistan ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 45th of 146 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Pakistan South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 21.03 million 1.62 million 19.41 million Pakistan
2020s 4.50 million 6.36 million 1.87 million South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher resources statistical capacity, Pakistan or South Africa?
Pakistan, at 5.96 million against 5.76 million in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in resources statistical capacity between Pakistan and South Africa?
199,280, with Pakistan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for resources statistical capacity?
Pakistan ranks 44th and South Africa ranks 45th of 146 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Our World in Data, published as Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed