Data Duel
South Africa
1—8
indicators wonChina
Economy
$400.3B
GDP
$18.7T●
$6,253
GDP per Capita
$13,303●
0.6%
GDP Growth
5.0%●
33.2%
Unemployment
4.6%●
4.4%
Inflation
0.2%●
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Extreme Poverty
0.0%
Demographics
64.0M
Population
1.4B
66.1
Life Expectancy
78.0●
2.2
Fertility Rate
1.0
Technology
75.7%
Internet Users
92.0%●
Environment
●440.2
CO₂ Emissions
13,125
169,409
Forest Area
2.3M●
Defense
0.7%
Military (% GDP)
1.7%
$2.8B
Military Spending
$313.7B
GDP Historical Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who wins the Data Duel between South Africa and China?
- China wins the Data Duel 8-1 across the 12 indicators compared. The comparison covers GDP, population, life expectancy, CO₂ emissions, and 8 more indicators sourced from the World Bank.
- How do South Africa and China compare on GDP?
- South Africa has a GDP of $400.3 billion, while China has $18.7 trillion. China leads on this indicator.
- How do South Africa and China compare on GDP per Capita?
- South Africa has a GDP per Capita of $6,253.372, while China has $13,303.148. China leads on this indicator.
- How do South Africa and China compare on Population?
- South Africa has a Population of 64.0 million, while China has 1.4 billion. they are comparable on this indicator.
- How do South Africa and China compare on Life Expectancy?
- South Africa has a Life Expectancy of 66.1, while China has 78.0. China leads on this indicator.
- How do South Africa and China compare on GDP Growth?
- South Africa has a GDP Growth of 0.6%, while China has 5.0%. China leads on this indicator.