Argentina vs South Africa: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure
Argentina
19.56 billion
in 2024
South Africa
18.60 billion
in 2024
Argentina rank
47th
South Africa rank
50th
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 19.56 billion against 18.60 billion in South Africa, a difference of 958.10 million.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 50th of 198 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 13.55 billion | 12.66 billion | 891.61 million | Argentina |
| 2010s | 18.03 billion | 16.36 billion | 1.67 billion | Argentina |
| 2020s | 16.37 billion | 17.72 billion | 1.35 billion | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary income, debit/expenditure, Argentina or South Africa?
- Argentina, at 19.56 billion against 18.60 billion in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary income, debit/expenditure between Argentina and South Africa?
- 958.10 million, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for primary income, debit/expenditure?
- Argentina ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 50th of 198 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.