South Africa vs Uganda: Resources statistical capacity

South Africa
5.76 million
in 2023
Uganda
6.07 million
in 2023
South Africa rank
45th
Uganda rank
43rd

Resources statistical capacity over time

  • South Africa
  • Uganda
02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M201020162023

How they compare

Uganda currently reports 6.07 million against 5.76 million in South Africa, a difference of 312,380.

That makes Uganda's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

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

South Africa ranks 45th and Uganda ranks 43rd of 146 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Uganda Difference Ahead
2010s 1.62 million 5.94 million 4.32 million Uganda
2020s 6.36 million 6.18 million 183,140 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher resources statistical capacity, South Africa or Uganda?
Uganda, at 6.07 million against 5.76 million in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in resources statistical capacity between South Africa and Uganda?
312,380, with Uganda ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uganda?
14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do South Africa and Uganda rank globally for resources statistical capacity?
South Africa ranks 45th and Uganda ranks 43rd 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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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