Ireland vs South Africa: GNI
GNI over time
- Ireland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 374.54 billion constant 2015 US$ against 361.65 billion constant 2015 US$ in Ireland, a difference of 12.88 billion constant 2015 US$.
Across all 30 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ireland ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 37th of 160 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ireland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 104.25 billion constant 2015 US$ | 187.75 billion constant 2015 US$ | 83.50 billion constant 2015 US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 160.06 billion constant 2015 US$ | 245.33 billion constant 2015 US$ | 85.27 billion constant 2015 US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 215.76 billion constant 2015 US$ | 334.93 billion constant 2015 US$ | 119.17 billion constant 2015 US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 331.24 billion constant 2015 US$ | 362.70 billion constant 2015 US$ | 31.46 billion constant 2015 US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gni, Ireland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 374.54 billion constant 2015 US$ against 361.65 billion constant 2015 US$ in Ireland as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gni between Ireland and South Africa?
- 12.88 billion constant 2015 US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ireland and South Africa?
- 30 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2024.
- How do Ireland and South Africa rank globally for gni?
- Ireland ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 37th of 160 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as GNI (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.