Oda for scholarships in South Africa
South Africa: Oda for scholarships was 4.09 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4.09 million
Change on year
down 19.8%
World rank
74th
of 148 countries
All-time high
30.16 million
in 2020
All-time low
470,000
in 2006
Years of data
19
2006–2024
Oda for scholarships in South Africa, 2006–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for oda for scholarships in South Africa is 4.09 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 19.8% on the previous year and down 58.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, oda for scholarships in South Africa peaked at 30.16 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 470,000, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 74th of 148 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.
Oda for scholarships in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 470,000 | — |
| 2007 | 1.02 million | +117.0% |
| 2008 | 2.29 million | +124.5% |
| 2009 | 3.11 million | +35.8% |
| 2010 | 7.12 million | +128.9% |
| 2011 | 8.38 million | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 8.64 million | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 10.59 million | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 9.84 million | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 9.90 million | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 9.47 million | -4.3% |
| 2017 | 14.03 million | +48.2% |
| 2018 | 8.42 million | -40.0% |
| 2019 | 10.97 million | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 30.16 million | +174.9% |
| 2021 | 6.73 million | -77.7% |
| 2022 | 8.06 million | +19.8% |
| 2023 | 5.10 million | -36.7% |
| 2024 | 4.09 million | -19.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 4.09 million is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 4.21 million, 97% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 4.09 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.88 million, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.72 million | 470,000 | 3.11 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 9.74 million | 7.12 million | 14.03 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.83 million | 4.09 million | 30.16 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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 oda for scholarships in South Africa?
- Oda for scholarships in South Africa was 4.09 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest oda for scholarships recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 30.16 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest oda for scholarships recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 470,000 in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for oda for scholarships?
- South Africa ranks 74th out of 148 countries with data for 2024.
- Is oda for scholarships rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Oda for scholarships. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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