South Africa vs Switzerland: GNI per capita
GNI per capita over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 83,986 constant LCU against 73,757 constant LCU in South Africa, a difference of 10,229 constant LCU.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 29 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 82nd and Switzerland ranks 80th of 170 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52,424 constant LCU | 71,490 constant LCU | 19,067 constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 63,246 constant LCU | 79,154 constant LCU | 15,908 constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 76,356 constant LCU | 82,937 constant LCU | 6,581 constant LCU | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 74,470 constant LCU | 82,544 constant LCU | 8,074 constant LCU | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gni per capita, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 83,986 constant LCU against 73,757 constant LCU in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gni per capita between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 10,229 constant LCU, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1995 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for gni per capita?
- South Africa ranks 82nd and Switzerland ranks 80th of 170 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as GNI per capita (constant LCU). 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. The core indicator has been divided by the general population to achieve a per capita estimate.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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.