Cameroon vs South Africa: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- Cameroon
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 38.7% against 37.1% in Cameroon, a difference of 1.6%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 48 shared years of data; in 1977 it was Cameroon ahead.
Cameroon ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 54th of 197 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Cameroon averaged higher in 5 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cameroon | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.4% | 6.3% | 22.1% | Cameroon |
| 1980s | 30.6% | 9.0% | 21.7% | Cameroon |
| 1990s | 43.1% | 15.8% | 27.3% | Cameroon |
| 2000s | 47.5% | 14.7% | 32.8% | Cameroon |
| 2010s | 36.6% | 22.1% | 14.5% | Cameroon |
| 2020s | 30.1% | 41.6% | 11.6% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., Cameroon or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 38.7% against 37.1% in Cameroon as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between Cameroon and South Africa?
- 1.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cameroon and South Africa?
- 48 years are reported by both, from 1977 to 2024.
- How do Cameroon and South Africa rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- Cameroon ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 54th of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.