North Africa vs South Africa: Merchandise imports, WB
North Africa
144.68 billion current US$
in 2008
South Africa
115.00 billion current US$
in 2009
North Africa rank
6th
South Africa rank
1st
Merchandise imports, WB over time
- North Africa
- South Africa
How they compare
North Africa currently reports 144.68 billion current US$ against 115.00 billion current US$ in South Africa, a difference of 29.68 billion current US$.
That makes North Africa's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 22 shared years of data; in 1987 it was North Africa ahead.
North Africa ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 1st of 6 groups.
North Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Africa | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 30.23 billion current US$ | 21.74 billion current US$ | 8.49 billion current US$ | North Africa |
| 1990s | 41.76 billion current US$ | 33.01 billion current US$ | 8.75 billion current US$ | North Africa |
| 2000s | 76.20 billion current US$ | 54.40 billion current US$ | 21.81 billion current US$ | North Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher merchandise imports, wb, North Africa or South Africa?
- North Africa, at 144.68 billion current US$ against 115.00 billion current US$ in South Africa as of 2008.
- What is the difference in merchandise imports, wb between North Africa and South Africa?
- 29.68 billion current US$, with North Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Africa and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2008.
- How do North Africa and South Africa rank globally for merchandise imports, wb?
- North Africa ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 1st of 6 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank country economists, published as Merchandise imports, WB (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Total merchandise imports, cif (includes freight and insurance costs) in current US dollars.