New Zealand vs South Africa: Gross domestic savings
Gross domestic savings over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 65.26 billion current US$ against 57.49 billion current US$ in New Zealand, a difference of 7.77 billion current US$.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.
Across all 55 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 49th of 188 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.03 billion current US$ | 12.04 billion current US$ | 9.01 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 1980s | 7.27 billion current US$ | 22.93 billion current US$ | 15.66 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 1990s | 12.99 billion current US$ | 26.83 billion current US$ | 13.84 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2000s | 23.91 billion current US$ | 48.86 billion current US$ | 24.95 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 44.55 billion current US$ | 69.02 billion current US$ | 24.47 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 53.77 billion current US$ | 67.49 billion current US$ | 13.72 billion current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross domestic savings, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 65.26 billion current US$ against 57.49 billion current US$ in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross domestic savings between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 7.77 billion current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 55 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for gross domestic savings?
- New Zealand ranks 50th and South Africa ranks 49th of 188 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.