South Africa vs Thailand: Adjusted net national income per capita
South Africa
5,521 current US$
in 2021
Thailand
5,393 current US$
in 2021
South Africa rank
81st
Thailand rank
83rd
Adjusted net national income per capita over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 5,521 current US$ against 5,393 current US$ in Thailand, a difference of 128 current US$.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1971 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 81st and Thailand ranks 83rd of 184 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 5 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,258 current US$ | 351.67 current US$ | 906.54 current US$ | South Africa |
| 1980s | 1,972 current US$ | 793.68 current US$ | 1,178 current US$ | South Africa |
| 1990s | 2,813 current US$ | 1,863 current US$ | 949.94 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 4,015 current US$ | 2,336 current US$ | 1,679 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 5,735 current US$ | 4,685 current US$ | 1,050 current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 5,022 current US$ | 5,417 current US$ | 395.35 current US$ | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adjusted net national income per capita, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 5,521 current US$ against 5,393 current US$ in Thailand as of 2021.
- What is the difference in adjusted net national income per capita between South Africa and Thailand?
- 128 current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1971 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for adjusted net national income per capita?
- South Africa ranks 81st and Thailand ranks 83rd of 184 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as Adjusted net national income per capita (current US$). 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.