New Zealand vs South Africa: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure
New Zealand
17.16 billion
in 2024
South Africa
18.60 billion
in 2024
New Zealand rank
52nd
South Africa rank
50th
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18.60 billion against 17.16 billion in New Zealand, a difference of 1.44 billion.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 50th of 198 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12.09 billion | 12.66 billion | 570.28 million | South Africa |
| 2010s | 12.69 billion | 16.36 billion | 3.67 billion | South Africa |
| 2020s | 14.41 billion | 17.72 billion | 3.31 billion | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher primary income, debit/expenditure, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 18.60 billion against 17.16 billion in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in primary income, debit/expenditure between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 1.44 billion, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for primary income, debit/expenditure?
- New Zealand ranks 52nd 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.