Income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% in South Africa
South Africa: Income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% was 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022. ▲ Rising
Income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% in South Africa, 1993–2022
Source: World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
The most recent figure for income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% in South Africa is 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 34.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% in South Africa peaked at 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.9932 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2000.
South Africa ranks 97th of 120 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% in South Africa, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 2000 | 0.9932 international-$ in 2021 prices | -11.2% |
| 2005 | 1.34 international-$ in 2021 prices | +35.2% |
| 2008 | 1.41 international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.7% |
| 2010 | 1.73 international-$ in 2021 prices | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 1.7 international-$ in 2021 prices | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices | +37.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.12 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.25 international-$ in 2021 prices | 0.9932 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.41 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
| 2010s | 1.72 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.7 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.73 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 94 Syrian Arab Republic 2.47 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 95 Senegal 2.43 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 96 Côte d'Ivoire 2.37 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 98 Pakistan 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 99 Gambia 2.21 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 100 Honduras 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% in South Africa?
- Income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% in South Africa was 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022, according to World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 2.33 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022.
- What is the lowest income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.9932 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10%?
- South Africa ranks 97th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10% rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 34.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Income or consumption of the poorest and richest 10%. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Level of income or consumption per day below which 10% of the population falls.