032.Growth of Incumbents: Median in South Africa

South Africa: 032.Growth of Incumbents: Median was -0.1217 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
-0.1217
Change on year
down 271.0%
World rank
48th
of 52 countries
All-time high
0.215
in 2003
All-time low
-0.1541
in 2009
Years of data
11
2002–2012

032.Growth of Incumbents: Median in South Africa, 2002–2012

-0.2-0.100.10.22002200720122002: 0.082003: 0.2152004: 0.082005: 0.082006: -0.0092007: 0.0522008: 0.0562009: -0.1542010: 0.1632011: 0.0712012: -0.122

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for 032.growth of incumbents: median in South Africa is -0.1217, measured in 2012.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 271.0% on the previous year and down 251.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 032.growth of incumbents: median in South Africa peaked at 0.215 in 2003 and was at its lowest, -0.1541, in 2009.

That places South Africa 48th out of 52 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

032.Growth of Incumbents: Median in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for 032.Growth of Incumbents: Median in South Africa, 2002 to 2012.
Year Value Change
2002 0.0802
2003 0.215 +168.1%
2004 0.0797 -62.9%
2005 0.0804 +0.8%
2006 -0.0086 -110.6%
2007 0.052 -707.6%
2008 0.0555 +6.8%
2009 -0.1541 -377.5%
2010 0.1635 -206.1%
2011 0.0712 -56.5%
2012 -0.1217 -271.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.05 -0.1541 0.215 8
2010s 0.0376 -0.1217 0.1635 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 45 Mauritius -0.0809 compare
  2. 46 Botswana -0.1045 compare
  3. 47 Albania -0.1048 compare
  4. 49 Senegal -0.1301 compare
  5. 50 Kenya -0.1648 compare
  6. 51 El Salvador -0.1842 compare

See the full ranking of 52 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is 032.growth of incumbents: median in South Africa?
032.growth of incumbents: median in South Africa was -0.1217 in 2012, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest 032.growth of incumbents: median recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0.215 in 2003.
What is the lowest 032.growth of incumbents: median recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was -0.1541 in 2009.
How does South Africa rank for 032.growth of incumbents: median?
South Africa ranks 48th out of 52 countries with data for 2012.
Is 032.growth of incumbents: median rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 251.8%. 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 032.Growth of Incumbents: Median. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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032.Growth of Incumbents: Median
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
52 places, 496 data points, 1998–2014
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