Cyprus vs South Africa: Gross savings
Gross savings over time
- Cyprus
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12.9% against 12.8% in Cyprus, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 50 shared years of data; in 1976 it was South Africa ahead.
Cyprus ranks 151st and South Africa ranks 149th of 178 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Cyprus averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.4% | 26.5% | 7.1% | South Africa |
| 1980s | 23.7% | 22.0% | 1.7% | Cyprus |
| 1990s | 21.0% | 15.2% | 5.8% | Cyprus |
| 2000s | 16.0% | 17.0% | 0.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13.2% | 14.4% | 1.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 12.6% | 14.6% | 1.9% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross savings, Cyprus or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 12.9% against 12.8% in Cyprus as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross savings between Cyprus and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and South Africa?
- 50 years are reported by both, from 1976 to 2025.
- How do Cyprus and South Africa rank globally for gross savings?
- Cyprus ranks 151st and South Africa ranks 149th of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross savings (% of GDP). 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 as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.