Hong Kong, China vs South Africa: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) over time
- Hong Kong, China
- South Africa
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports -23.47 billion current LCU against -34.59 billion current LCU in South Africa, a difference of 11.12 billion current LCU.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 29 shared years of data; in 1997 it was South Africa ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 182nd and South Africa ranks 184th of 203 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -10.13 billion current LCU | -4.36 billion current LCU | 5.77 billion current LCU | South Africa |
| 2000s | -13.04 billion current LCU | -12.62 billion current LCU | 417.60 million current LCU | South Africa |
| 2010s | -20.64 billion current LCU | -29.39 billion current LCU | 8.75 billion current LCU | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | -19.38 billion current LCU | -37.26 billion current LCU | 17.88 billion current LCU | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad), Hong Kong, China or South Africa?
- Hong Kong, China, at -23.47 billion current LCU against -34.59 billion current LCU in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) between Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 11.12 billion current LCU, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2025.
- How do Hong Kong, China and South Africa rank globally for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 182nd and South Africa ranks 184th of 203 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.