South Africa vs United Arab Emirates: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $

South Africa
905,053
in 2027
United Arab Emirates
834,659
in 2027
South Africa rank
33rd
United Arab Emirates rank
36th

Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ over time

  • South Africa
  • United Arab Emirates
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 905,053 against 834,659 in United Arab Emirates, a difference of 70,394.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times United Arab Emirates's.

Across all 37 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

South Africa ranks 33rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 36th of 188 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa United Arab Emirates Difference Ahead
1990s 464,103 248,273 215,831 South Africa
2000s 628,871 406,538 222,333 South Africa
2010s 811,986 573,971 238,014 South Africa
2020s 865,258 711,831 153,427 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $, South Africa or United Arab Emirates?
South Africa, at 905,053 against 834,659 in United Arab Emirates as of 2027.
What is the difference in gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ between South Africa and United Arab Emirates?
70,394, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United Arab Emirates?
37 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2027.
How do South Africa and United Arab Emirates rank globally for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
South Africa ranks 33rd and United Arab Emirates ranks 36th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Labour Organization, published as Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates)
Source
International Labour Organization
Licence
ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
276 places, 10,188 data points, 1991–2027
Last refreshed

Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Power Parity (millions of PPP, constant 2021 international dollars) is a measure to assess the total economic output of a country, adjusted for differences in the purchasing power of the different currencies relative to the US dollar. It is derived from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.