Ghana vs South Africa: Central government revenues, excluding all grants
Ghana
43.8%
in 2010
South Africa
40.0%
in 2008
Ghana rank
4th
South Africa rank
6th
Central government revenues, excluding all grants over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 43.8% against 40.0% in South Africa, a difference of 3.8%.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 27 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 6th of 51 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 77.6% | 54.8% | 22.8% | Ghana |
| 1990s | 75.4% | 44.0% | 31.4% | Ghana |
| 2000s | 62.1% | 43.6% | 18.6% | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher central government revenues, excluding all grants, Ghana or South Africa?
- Ghana, at 43.8% against 40.0% in South Africa as of 2010.
- What is the difference in central government revenues, excluding all grants between Ghana and South Africa?
- 3.8%, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2008.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for central government revenues, excluding all grants?
- Ghana ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 6th of 51 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank country economists, published as Central government revenues, excluding all grants (% of GDP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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Central government revenues, excluding all grants.