North Macedonia vs South Africa: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 44.9% against 44.2% in North Macedonia, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 30 shared years of data; in 1996 it was North Macedonia ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 56th of 198 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Macedonia averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.0% | 18.0% | 13.0% | North Macedonia |
| 2000s | 43.2% | 22.4% | 20.7% | North Macedonia |
| 2010s | 38.2% | 36.1% | 2.1% | North Macedonia |
| 2020s | 43.8% | 45.5% | 1.7% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., North Macedonia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 44.9% against 44.2% in North Macedonia as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- North Macedonia ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 56th of 198 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 imports, 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 imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.