South Africa vs Switzerland: Wealth per capita by asset group
South Africa
5,006
in 2014
Switzerland
5,165
in 2014
South Africa rank
70th
Switzerland rank
67th
Wealth per capita by asset group over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 5,165 against 5,006 in South Africa, a difference of 159.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 70th and Switzerland ranks 67th of 141 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,487 | 5,643 | 1,156 | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 4,019 | 7,055 | 3,037 | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 4,824 | 5,528 | 703.93 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher wealth per capita by asset group, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 5,165 against 5,006 in South Africa as of 2014.
- What is the difference in wealth per capita by asset group between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 159, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2014.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for wealth per capita by asset group?
- South Africa ranks 70th and Switzerland ranks 67th of 141 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Wealth per capita by asset group. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.