Colombia vs South Africa: Median income per year (after tax)
Colombia
6,180 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2023
South Africa
5,715 international-$ in 2021 prices
in 2017
Colombia rank
42nd
South Africa rank
44th
Median income per year (after tax) over time
- Colombia
- South Africa
How they compare
Colombia currently reports 6,180 international-$ in 2021 prices against 5,715 international-$ in 2021 prices in South Africa, a difference of 465 international-$ in 2021 prices.
That makes Colombia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Colombia has been ahead every year.
Colombia ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 44th of 47 countries.
Colombia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Colombia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,735 international-$ in 2021 prices | 3,409 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1,326 international-$ in 2021 prices | Colombia |
| 2010s | 5,936 international-$ in 2021 prices | 4,917 international-$ in 2021 prices | 1,019 international-$ in 2021 prices | Colombia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher median income per year (after tax), Colombia or South Africa?
- Colombia, at 6,180 international-$ in 2021 prices against 5,715 international-$ in 2021 prices in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in median income per year (after tax) between Colombia and South Africa?
- 465 international-$ in 2021 prices, with Colombia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Colombia and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2017.
- How do Colombia and South Africa rank globally for median income per year (after tax)?
- Colombia ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 44th of 47 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Luxembourg Income Study (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Median income per year (after tax). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Value of income per year below which 50% of the population live.