What is equal resource distribution index in South Africa?

Equal resource distribution index in South Africa was 0.503 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0.541 in 2021.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1953.

How does South Africa rank for equal resource distribution index?

South Africa ranks 103rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Africa data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Africa

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Africa
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

South Africa: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.503 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.503

Change on year

unchanged

World rank

103rd

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.541

in 2021

All-time low

0.033

in 1953

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Africa, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for equal resource distribution index in South Africa is 0.503, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 26.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in South Africa peaked at 0.541 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.033, in 1953.

South Africa ranks 103rd of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Equal Resource Distribution Index in South Africa, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.046	—
1901	0.046	+0.0%
1902	0.046	+0.0%
1903	0.046	+0.0%
1904	0.046	+0.0%
1905	0.046	+0.0%
1906	0.046	+0.0%
1907	0.046	+0.0%
1908	0.046	+0.0%
1909	0.046	+0.0%
1910	0.043	-6.5%
1911	0.043	+0.0%
1912	0.043	+0.0%
1913	0.046	+7.0%
1914	0.046	+0.0%
1915	0.046	+0.0%
1916	0.046	+0.0%
1917	0.046	+0.0%
1918	0.046	+0.0%
1919	0.046	+0.0%
1920	0.046	+0.0%
1921	0.046	+0.0%
1922	0.046	+0.0%
1923	0.046	+0.0%
1924	0.046	+0.0%
1925	0.046	+0.0%
1926	0.046	+0.0%
1927	0.046	+0.0%
1928	0.046	+0.0%
1929	0.046	+0.0%
1930	0.046	+0.0%
1931	0.046	+0.0%
1932	0.046	+0.0%
1933	0.046	+0.0%
1934	0.046	+0.0%
1935	0.046	+0.0%
1936	0.046	+0.0%
1937	0.046	+0.0%
1938	0.046	+0.0%
1939	0.046	+0.0%
1940	0.046	+0.0%
1941	0.046	+0.0%
1942	0.046	+0.0%
1943	0.046	+0.0%
1944	0.046	+0.0%
1945	0.046	+0.0%
1946	0.046	+0.0%
1947	0.046	+0.0%
1948	0.044	-4.3%
1949	0.044	+0.0%
1950	0.044	+0.0%
1951	0.044	+0.0%
1952	0.044	+0.0%
1953	0.033	-25.0%
1954	0.033	+0.0%
1955	0.033	+0.0%
1956	0.033	+0.0%
1957	0.033	+0.0%
1958	0.033	+0.0%
1959	0.033	+0.0%
1960	0.033	+0.0%
1961	0.033	+0.0%
1962	0.033	+0.0%
1963	0.033	+0.0%
1964	0.033	+0.0%
1965	0.033	+0.0%
1966	0.033	+0.0%
1967	0.033	+0.0%
1968	0.033	+0.0%
1969	0.033	+0.0%
1970	0.033	+0.0%
1971	0.033	+0.0%
1972	0.033	+0.0%
1973	0.033	+0.0%
1974	0.033	+0.0%
1975	0.033	+0.0%
1976	0.033	+0.0%
1977	0.033	+0.0%
1978	0.033	+0.0%
1979	0.033	+0.0%
1980	0.033	+0.0%
1981	0.033	+0.0%
1982	0.033	+0.0%
1983	0.033	+0.0%
1984	0.033	+0.0%
1985	0.033	+0.0%
1986	0.033	+0.0%
1987	0.033	+0.0%
1988	0.033	+0.0%
1989	0.033	+0.0%
1990	0.041	+24.2%
1991	0.041	+0.0%
1992	0.041	+0.0%
1993	0.041	+0.0%
1994	0.368	+797.6%
1995	0.374	+1.6%
1996	0.374	+0.0%
1997	0.374	+0.0%
1998	0.374	+0.0%
1999	0.374	+0.0%
2000	0.39	+4.3%
2001	0.39	+0.0%
2002	0.39	+0.0%
2003	0.39	+0.0%
2004	0.39	+0.0%
2005	0.39	+0.0%
2006	0.393	+0.8%
2007	0.393	+0.0%
2008	0.391	-0.5%
2009	0.401	+2.6%
2010	0.395	-1.5%
2011	0.395	+0.0%
2012	0.389	-1.5%
2013	0.397	+2.1%
2014	0.397	+0.0%
2015	0.397	+0.0%
2016	0.397	+0.0%
2017	0.344	-13.4%
2018	0.35	+1.7%
2019	0.353	+0.9%
2020	0.452	+28.0%
2021	0.541	+19.7%
2022	0.527	-2.6%
2023	0.503	-4.6%
2024	0.503	+0.0%
2025	0.503	+0.0%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0.503 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.63, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0.503 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.304, 1.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.046	0.046	0.046	10
1910s	0.0451	0.043	0.046	10
1920s	0.046	0.046	0.046	10
1930s	0.046	0.046	0.046	10
1940s	0.0456	0.044	0.046	10
1950s	0.0363	0.033	0.044	10
1960s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
1970s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
1980s	0.033	0.033	0.033	10
1990s	0.2402	0.041	0.374	10
2000s	0.3918	0.39	0.401	10
2010s	0.3814	0.344	0.397	10
2020s	0.5048	0.452	0.541	6

Countries ranked near South Africa

100 Romania 0.517 compare
101 United States 0.509 compare
102 Kenya 0.505 compare
104 Turkmenistan 0.472 compare
105 Togo 0.469 compare
105 Turkey 0.469 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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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)
Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in South Africa?: Equal resource distribution index in South Africa was 0.503 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0.541 in 2021.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0.033 in 1953.
How does South Africa rank for equal resource distribution index?: South Africa ranks 103rd out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 26.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.