North Africa vs South Africa: Central government revenues, excluding all grants
North Africa
24.0%
in 2011
South Africa
40.0%
in 2008
North Africa rank
6th
South Africa rank
6th
Central government revenues, excluding all grants over time
- North Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 40.0% against 24.0% in North Africa, a difference of 16.0%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.7 times North Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North Africa ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 6th of 6 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 25.9% | 55.5% | 29.7% | South Africa |
| 1990s | 22.3% | 44.0% | 21.8% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 21.4% | 43.6% | 22.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher central government revenues, excluding all grants, North Africa or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 40.0% against 24.0% in North Africa as of 2008.
- What is the difference in central government revenues, excluding all grants between North Africa and South Africa?
- 16.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Africa and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1984 to 2008.
- How do North Africa and South Africa rank globally for central government revenues, excluding all grants?
- North Africa ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 6th of 6 groups.
- 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.