South Africa vs Switzerland: Share of people who report having intentions to start business
South Africa
11.72
in 2017
Switzerland
10.47
in 2017
South Africa rank
45th
Switzerland rank
48th
Share of people who report having intentions to start business over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 11.72 against 10.47 in Switzerland, a difference of 1.25.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 48th of 66 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.41 | 7.89 | 0.5175 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 12.3 | 8.21 | 4.1 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of people who report having intentions to start business, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 11.72 against 10.47 in Switzerland as of 2017.
- What is the difference in share of people who report having intentions to start business between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 1.25, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2017.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for share of people who report having intentions to start business?
- South Africa ranks 45th and Switzerland ranks 48th of 66 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (2018) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of people who report having intentions to start business. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Percentage of 18-64 population who intend to start a business within three years (individuals already involved in any stage of entrepreneurial activity excluded) plotted against GDP per capita, adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.