Iceland vs South Africa: Statistical performance indicator
Iceland
81.47
in 2024
South Africa
81.29
in 2024
Iceland rank
59th
South Africa rank
61st
Statistical performance indicator over time
- Iceland
- South Africa
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 81.47 against 81.29 in South Africa, a difference of 0.18.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2016 it was South Africa ahead.
Iceland ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 61st of 181 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 74.46 | 75.33 | 0.8641 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 82.53 | 80.15 | 2.38 | Iceland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher statistical performance indicator, Iceland or South Africa?
- Iceland, at 81.47 against 81.29 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in statistical performance indicator between Iceland and South Africa?
- 0.18, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Iceland and South Africa rank globally for statistical performance indicator?
- Iceland ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 61st of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) β processed by Our World in Data, published as Statistical performance indicator. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Statistical Performance Indicator provides an overview of the capacity of a country's national statistical system based on five dimensions of data: use, services, products, sources, and infrastructure. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 representing the best score.