Mean vs. median income or consumption in South Africa
South Africa: Mean vs. median income or consumption was 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2022. ▲ Rising
Latest (2022)
12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices
World rank
78th
of 120 countries
All-time high
12.31 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2010
All-time low
6.56 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2000
Years of data
7
1993–2022
Mean vs. median income or consumption 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
South Africa recorded 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices for mean vs. median income or consumption in 2022.
The figure is down 0.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mean vs. median income or consumption in South Africa peaked at 12.31 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2010 and was at its lowest, 6.56 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 2000.
That places South Africa 78th out of 120 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.
Mean vs. median income or consumption in South Africa, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 2000 | 6.56 international-$ in 2021 prices | -14.6% |
| 2005 | 10.14 international-$ in 2021 prices | +54.7% |
| 2008 | 10.47 international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 12.31 international-$ in 2021 prices | +17.6% |
| 2014 | 11.57 international-$ in 2021 prices | -6.0% |
| 2022 | 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 7.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | 7.67 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
| 2000s | 9.05 international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.56 international-$ in 2021 prices | 10.47 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3 |
| 2010s | 11.94 international-$ in 2021 prices | 11.57 international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.31 international-$ in 2021 prices | 2 |
| 2020s | 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices | 12.27 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 75 Nicaragua 12.91 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 76 Iran, Islamic Republic of 12.78 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 77 Guatemala 12.51 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 79 Morocco 11.55 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 80 Honduras 11.55 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 81 Azerbaijan 11.27 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mean vs. median income or consumption in South Africa?
- Mean vs. median income or consumption in South Africa was 12.27 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 mean vs. median income or consumption recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 12.31 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2010.
- What is the lowest mean vs. median income or consumption recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.56 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2000.
- How does South Africa rank for mean vs. median income or consumption?
- South Africa ranks 78th out of 120 countries with data for 2022.
- Is mean vs. median income or consumption rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.3%. 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 Mean vs. median income or consumption. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Average income or consumption of the population per day.