Statistical performance indicator in South Africa
South Africa: Statistical performance indicator was 81.29 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Statistical performance indicator in South Africa, 2016–2024
Source: Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, statistical performance indicator in South Africa stood at 81.29.
The figure is down 0.5% on the previous year and up 6.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical performance indicator in South Africa peaked at 81.7 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 73.64, in 2019.
South Africa ranks 61st of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 75.33 | 73.64 | 76.15 | 4 |
| 2020s | 80.15 | 75.5 | 81.7 | 5 |
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 1.18 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.2153 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical performance indicator in South Africa?
- Statistical performance indicator in South Africa was 81.29 in 2024, according to Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest statistical performance indicator recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 81.7 in 2023.
- What is the lowest statistical performance indicator recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 73.64 in 2019.
- How does South Africa rank for statistical performance indicator?
- South Africa ranks 61st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is statistical performance indicator rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Statistical performance indicator. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Performance Indicator provides an overview of the capacity of a country's national statistical system based on five dimensions of data: use, services, products, sources, and infrastructure. It ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 representing the best score.