National comprehensive wealth per capita in South Africa
South Africa: National comprehensive wealth per capita was 45,638 current US$ in 2020. ▲ Rising
National comprehensive wealth per capita in South Africa, 1995–2020
Source: World Bank. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 45,638 current US$ for national comprehensive wealth per capita in 2020.
The figure is down 8.7% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, national comprehensive wealth per capita in South Africa peaked at 60,850 current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 20,541 current US$, in 2002.
That places South Africa 70th out of 150 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 26 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 28,431 current US$ | 24,985 current US$ | 31,106 current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 34,862 current US$ | 20,541 current US$ | 50,457 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 53,450 current US$ | 44,428 current US$ | 60,850 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 45,638 current US$ | 45,638 current US$ | 45,638 current US$ | 1 |
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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 national comprehensive wealth per capita in South Africa?
- National comprehensive wealth per capita in South Africa was 45,638 current US$ in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest national comprehensive wealth per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 60,850 current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest national comprehensive wealth per capita recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,541 current US$ in 2002.
- How does South Africa rank for national comprehensive wealth per capita?
- South Africa ranks 70th out of 150 countries with data for 2020.
- Is national comprehensive wealth per capita rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of National comprehensive wealth per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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