Data Duel
South Africa
54
indicators won
Malawi
Economy
$400.3B
GDP
$11.0B
$6,253
GDP per Capita
$508
0.6%
GDP Growth
1.8%
33.2%
Unemployment
5.0%
4.4%
Inflation
32.2%
Extreme Poverty
75.4%
Demographics
64.0M
Population
21.7M
66.1
Life Expectancy
67.4
2.2
Fertility Rate
3.6
Technology
75.7%
Internet Users
18.0%
Environment
440.2
CO₂ Emissions
4.8
169,409
Forest Area
21,157
Defense
0.7%
Military (% GDP)
1.0%
$2.8B
Military Spending
$117.6M

GDP Historical Comparison

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wins the Data Duel between South Africa and Malawi?
South Africa wins the Data Duel 5-4 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 Malawi compare on GDP?
South Africa has a GDP of $400.3 billion, while Malawi has $11.0 billion. South Africa leads on this indicator.
How do South Africa and Malawi compare on GDP per Capita?
South Africa has a GDP per Capita of $6,253.372, while Malawi has $508.371. South Africa leads on this indicator.
How do South Africa and Malawi compare on Population?
South Africa has a Population of 64.0 million, while Malawi has 21.7 million. they are comparable on this indicator.
How do South Africa and Malawi compare on Life Expectancy?
South Africa has a Life Expectancy of 66.1, while Malawi has 67.4. Malawi leads on this indicator.
How do South Africa and Malawi compare on GDP Growth?
South Africa has a GDP Growth of 0.6%, while Malawi has 1.8%. Malawi leads on this indicator.