Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa

South Africa: Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries was 5.76 million usd in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5.76 million usd
Change on year
up 27.2%
World rank
45th
of 146 countries
All-time high
9.76 million usd
in 2021
All-time low
78,707 usd
in 2012
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa, 2010–2023

02.0M4.0M6.0M8.0M10.0M2010201620232010: 1.9M usd2011: 553.6k usd2012: 78.7k usd2013: 209.7k usd2014: 813.0k usd2015: 914.1k usd2016: 258.1k usd2017: 3.6M usd2018: 4.0M usd2019: 4.0M usd2020: 5.4M usd2021: 9.8M usd2022: 4.5M usd2023: 5.8M usd

Source: Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in usd.

Analysis

The most recent figure for resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa is 5.76 million usd, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 27.2% on the previous year and up 2,647.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa peaked at 9.76 million usd in 2021 and was at its lowest, 78,707 usd, in 2012.

South Africa ranks 45th of 146 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.

Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa, 2010 to 2023.
Year usd Change
2010 1.85 million usd
2011 553,628 usd -70.1%
2012 78,707 usd -85.8%
2013 209,659 usd +166.4%
2014 812,974 usd +287.8%
2015 914,069 usd +12.4%
2016 258,109 usd -71.8%
2017 3.59 million usd +1289.7%
2018 3.98 million usd +11.0%
2019 3.97 million usd -0.2%
2020 5.41 million usd +36.2%
2021 9.76 million usd +80.3%
2022 4.53 million usd -53.6%
2023 5.76 million usd +27.2%

South Africa compared with similar countries

  • South Africa's 5.76 million usd is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million usd, 3.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
  • South Africa's 5.76 million usd is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million usd, 90% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2017 +1289.7% 258,109 usd 3.59 million usd

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.62 million usd 78,707 usd 3.98 million usd 10
2020s 6.36 million usd 4.53 million usd 9.76 million usd 4

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 42 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6.12 million usd compare
  2. 43 Uganda 6.07 million usd compare
  3. 44 Pakistan 5.96 million usd compare
  4. 46 Jamaica 5.54 million usd compare
  5. 47 Cape Verde 5.04 million usd compare
  6. 48 Jordan 4.69 million usd compare

See the full ranking of 146 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa?
Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries in South Africa was 5.76 million usd in 2023, according to Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 9.76 million usd in 2021.
What is the lowest resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 78,707 usd in 2012.
How does South Africa rank for resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries?
South Africa ranks 45th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,647.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries
Unit
usd
Source
Data from multiple sources compiled by the UN – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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Dollar value of all resources made available to strengthen statistical capacity in developing countries (current United States dollars).