Botswana vs South Africa: Adjusted net national income per capita
Botswana
5,456 current US$
in 2021
South Africa
5,521 current US$
in 2021
Botswana rank
82nd
South Africa rank
81st
Adjusted net national income per capita over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5,521 current US$ against 5,456 current US$ in Botswana, a difference of 65 current US$.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1971 it was South Africa ahead.
Botswana ranks 82nd and South Africa ranks 81st of 184 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 5.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 410.27 current US$ | 1,258 current US$ | 847.94 current US$ | South Africa |
| 1980s | 1,114 current US$ | 1,972 current US$ | 858.33 current US$ | South Africa |
| 1990s | 2,599 current US$ | 2,813 current US$ | 214.41 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 3,407 current US$ | 4,015 current US$ | 608.65 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 5,175 current US$ | 5,735 current US$ | 560.01 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5,183 current US$ | 5,022 current US$ | 161.6 current US$ | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adjusted net national income per capita, Botswana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 5,521 current US$ against 5,456 current US$ in Botswana as of 2021.
- What is the difference in adjusted net national income per capita between Botswana and South Africa?
- 65 current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2021.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for adjusted net national income per capita?
- Botswana ranks 82nd and South Africa ranks 81st of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as Adjusted net national income per capita (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Adjusted net national income is GNI minus consumption of fixed capital and natural resources depletion. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.