South Africa vs Sri Lanka: External finance, S2 - Inflow restrictions FDI
South Africa
1.5
in 2014
Sri Lanka
1.5
in 2014
South Africa rank
35th
Sri Lanka rank
35th
External finance, S2 - Inflow restrictions FDI over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.5 against 1.5 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
South Africa ranks 35th and Sri Lanka ranks 35th of 59 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.05 | 1 | 0.05 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1.15 | 1.05 | 0.1 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1.3 | 1 | 0.3 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher external finance, s2 - inflow restrictions fdi, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 1.5 against 1.5 in Sri Lanka as of 2014.
- What is the difference in external finance, s2 - inflow restrictions fdi between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 0, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2014.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for external finance, s2 - inflow restrictions fdi?
- South Africa ranks 35th and Sri Lanka ranks 35th of 59 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as External finance, S2 - Inflow restrictions FDI. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The SRD contains data on a wide range of structural policies across different countries. These policies are things that affect how markets function, like labor laws, regulations on businesses, and trade policies.