Vulnerability score, Infrastructure in South Africa

South Africa: Vulnerability score, Infrastructure was 0.1847 in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
0.1847
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
133rd
of 169 countries
All-time high
0.1995
in 2016
All-time low
0.1809
in 2020
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Vulnerability score, Infrastructure in South Africa, 2015–2024

00.050.10.150.22015201920242015: 0.1972016: 0.1992017: 0.1822018: 0.1842019: 0.1862020: 0.1812021: 0.1822022: 0.1872023: 0.1852024: 0.185

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0.1847 for vulnerability score, infrastructure in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, vulnerability score, infrastructure in South Africa peaked at 0.1995 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.1809, in 2020.

South Africa ranks 133rd of 169 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.1899 0.182 0.1995 5
2020s 0.1838 0.1809 0.1868 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 130 New Zealand 0.1911 compare
  2. 131 Congo, Republic of 0.189 compare
  3. 132 Czech Republic 0.187 compare
  4. 134 Australia 0.1838 compare
  5. 135 Oman 0.1834 compare
  6. 136 Libya 0.1801 compare

See the full ranking of 169 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is vulnerability score, infrastructure in South Africa?
Vulnerability score, infrastructure in South Africa was 0.1847 in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest vulnerability score, infrastructure recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 0.1995 in 2016.
What is the lowest vulnerability score, infrastructure recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1809 in 2020.
How does South Africa rank for vulnerability score, infrastructure?
South Africa ranks 133rd out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is vulnerability score, infrastructure rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 6.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Vulnerability score, Infrastructure. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Vulnerability score, Infrastructure
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
169 places, 1,690 data points, 2015–2024
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