Resources statistical capacity in South Africa
South Africa: Resources statistical capacity was 5.76 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in South Africa, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in South Africa is 5.76 million, 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 statistical capacity in South Africa peaked at 9.76 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 78,707, 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 statistical capacity in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.85 million | — |
| 2011 | 553,628 | -70.1% |
| 2012 | 78,707 | -85.8% |
| 2013 | 209,659 | +166.4% |
| 2014 | 812,974 | +287.8% |
| 2015 | 914,069 | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 258,109 | -71.8% |
| 2017 | 3.59 million | +1289.7% |
| 2018 | 3.98 million | +11.0% |
| 2019 | 3.97 million | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 5.41 million | +36.2% |
| 2021 | 9.76 million | +80.3% |
| 2022 | 4.53 million | -53.6% |
| 2023 | 5.76 million | +27.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 5.76 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.59 million, 3.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 5.76 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 90% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity 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.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +1289.7% | 258,109 | 3.59 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.62 million | 78,707 | 3.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.36 million | 4.53 million | 9.76 million | 4 |
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 resources statistical capacity in South Africa?
- Resources statistical capacity in South Africa was 5.76 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 9.76 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 78,707 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for resources statistical capacity?
- South Africa ranks 45th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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