Statistical performance indicator in South Africa

South Africa: Statistical performance indicator was 81.29 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
81.29
Change on year
down 0.5%
World rank
61st
of 181 countries
All-time high
81.7
in 2023
All-time low
73.64
in 2019
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Statistical performance indicator in South Africa, 2016–2024

0204060802016202020242016: 76.22017: 75.92018: 75.62019: 73.62020: 75.52021: 812022: 81.22023: 81.72024: 81.3

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 75.33 73.64 76.15 4
2020s 80.15 75.5 81.7 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 58 Uzbekistan 81.49 compare
  2. 59 Iceland 81.47 compare
  3. 60 Senegal 81.41 compare
  4. 62 Serbia 80.49 compare
  5. 63 Mauritius 80.44 compare
  6. 64 Argentina 80.39 compare

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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

Indicator
Statistical performance indicator
Source
Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 1,594 data points, 2016–2024
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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.