031.Growth of Incumbents: Mean in South Africa

South Africa: 031.Growth of Incumbents: Mean was -0.1248 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
-0.1248
Change on year
down 318.7%
World rank
48th
of 52 countries
All-time high
0.1749
in 2003
All-time low
-0.1916
in 2009
Years of data
11
2002–2012

031.Growth of Incumbents: Mean in South Africa, 2002–2012

-0.2-0.100.10.22002200720122002: 0.062003: 0.1752004: 0.0742005: 0.0572006: -0.0272007: 0.0082008: 0.0832009: -0.1922010: 0.1142011: 0.0572012: -0.125

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

South Africa recorded -0.1248 for 031.growth of incumbents: mean in 2012.

The figure is down 318.7% on the previous year and down 308.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 031.growth of incumbents: mean in South Africa peaked at 0.1749 in 2003 and was at its lowest, -0.1916, in 2009.

South Africa ranks 48th of 52 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

031.Growth of Incumbents: Mean in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for 031.Growth of Incumbents: Mean in South Africa, 2002 to 2012.
Year Value Change
2002 0.0598
2003 0.1749 +192.6%
2004 0.0743 -57.5%
2005 0.0569 -23.4%
2006 -0.0267 -146.9%
2007 0.008 -130.0%
2008 0.0835 +943.5%
2009 -0.1916 -329.5%
2010 0.1143 -159.6%
2011 0.0571 -50.1%
2012 -0.1248 -318.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0299 -0.1916 0.1749 8
2010s 0.0155 -0.1248 0.1143 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 45 Mauritius -0.0811 compare
  2. 46 Georgia -0.1145 compare
  3. 47 Botswana -0.1226 compare
  4. 49 Croatia -0.129 compare
  5. 50 Cameroon -0.1796 compare
  6. 51 Kenya -0.1806 compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 031.growth of incumbents: mean in South Africa?
031.growth of incumbents: mean in South Africa was -0.1248 in 2012, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest 031.growth of incumbents: mean recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0.1749 in 2003.
What is the lowest 031.growth of incumbents: mean recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -0.1916 in 2009.
How does South Africa rank for 031.growth of incumbents: mean?
South Africa ranks 48th out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
Is 031.growth of incumbents: mean rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 308.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of 031.Growth of Incumbents: Mean. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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031.Growth of Incumbents: Mean
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
52 places, 498 data points, 1998–2014
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