New Zealand vs South Africa: Gross savings
Gross savings over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 55.14 billion current US$ against 49.54 billion current US$ in New Zealand, a difference of 5.60 billion current US$.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 51st of 178 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.33 billion current US$ | 41.74 billion current US$ | 23.41 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2010s | 37.18 billion current US$ | 56.68 billion current US$ | 19.49 billion current US$ | South Africa |
| 2020s | 46.72 billion current US$ | 58.21 billion current US$ | 11.50 billion current US$ | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross savings, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 55.14 billion current US$ against 49.54 billion current US$ in New Zealand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross savings between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 5.60 billion current US$, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for gross savings?
- New Zealand ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 51st of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. 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.