South Africa vs United States of America: GNI per capita
GNI per capita over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 73,757 constant LCU against 72,275 constant LCU in United States of America, a difference of 1,482 constant LCU.
Across all 55 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 82nd and United States of America ranks 84th of 170 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 61,325 constant LCU | 30,384 constant LCU | 30,941 constant LCU | South Africa |
| 1980s | 59,287 constant LCU | 36,435 constant LCU | 22,852 constant LCU | South Africa |
| 1990s | 51,655 constant LCU | 44,624 constant LCU | 7,031 constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2000s | 63,246 constant LCU | 55,374 constant LCU | 7,872 constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2010s | 76,356 constant LCU | 61,367 constant LCU | 14,988 constant LCU | South Africa |
| 2020s | 74,194 constant LCU | 69,484 constant LCU | 4,711 constant LCU | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gni per capita, South Africa or United States of America?
- South Africa, at 73,757 constant LCU against 72,275 constant LCU in United States of America as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gni per capita between South Africa and United States of America?
- 1,482 constant LCU, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for gni per capita?
- South Africa ranks 82nd and United States of America ranks 84th 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.