Which has more people, France or South Africa?

France has a population of 66,746,401 (23rd of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).

How do France and South Africa compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): France 83.0 (24th of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. France ranks better.

How do France and South Africa compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): France $63,975 (28th of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. France ranks better.

Where does France beat South Africa most clearly?

France ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.81 per 100k; Life Expectancy (Past Life Expectancy by Country): 81.89 vs 59.47; CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.07 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.51 tonnes/$1kGDP.

Where does South Africa beat France most clearly?

South Africa ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $39.00 vs $115; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $14.00 vs $41.00; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $84.00 vs $236.

France vs South Africa

France comes out ahead of South Africa on 411 of 615 statistics where one end is better, to 198 with 6 ties. France leads on Education, Population and Infrastructure & Energy and 9 more categories. South Africa leads on Travel.

615 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 6 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

France

Wins: 411
Avg. percentile: 59
Categories led: 12

South Africa

Wins: 198
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	France	South Africa
Population	66,746,401 23rd of 235	65,453,084 24th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	83.0 24th of 215	66.3 181st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$63,975 28th of 184	$15,906 108th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	7.54% 129th of 181	32.4% 180th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	90.2% 160th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.4 tied 31st of 195	24.2 138th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$48,986 24th of 185	$6,598 103rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationFrance · 6 statistics
TravelSouth Africa · 10 statistics
PopulationFrance · 19 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyFrance · 37 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningFrance · 3 statistics
Tech & BusinessFrance · 21 statistics
EnvironmentFrance · 43 statistics
Crime & SafetyFrance · 47 statistics
CultureFrance · 72 statistics
Politics & GovernmentFrance · 40 statistics
LawFrance · 8 statistics
EconomicsFrance · 80 statistics
HealthFrance · 199 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	France	South Africa
Rate of Stabbing DeathsStabbing Deaths by Country	0.02 per 100k tied 10th of 202	1.81 per 100k 202nd of 202
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$115 221st of 231	$39.00 15th of 231
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$41.00 tied 218th of 231	$14.00 tied 13th of 231
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$236 tied 219th of 231	$84.00 16th of 231
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$53.00 tied 215th of 231	$20.00 tied 20th of 231
Life ExpectancyPast Life Expectancy by Country	81.89 tied 11th of 200	59.47 178th of 200
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$27.00 tied 215th of 231	$11.00 tied 22nd of 231
CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.07 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 21st of 198	0.51 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 189th of 198
Gini Coefficient - WealthWealth Inequality by Country	70.2% tied 26th of 171	88.6% tied 165th of 171
Vacc. Rate DTP1Vaccination Rates by Country	99.0% tied 1st of 193	76.0% tied 171st of 193
GHG Emissions per GDPGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country	0.1 t CO₂eq/1k$ tied 12th of 197	0.61 t CO₂eq/1k$ 170th of 197
STD Rate FemaleSTD Rates by Country	14,794 per 100k 46th of 201	50,118 per 100k 201st of 201
Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country	83.7 years 20th of 231	66.7 years 198th of 231
Female Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country	86.42 14th of 231	70.16 191st of 231
Estimated Road Traffic Death RateRoad Deaths by Country	4.7 per 100k tied 25th of 188	24.5 per 100k 169th of 188
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	14th 14th of 167	140th 140th of 167
Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	72.3 tied 18th of 179	24.4 153rd of 179
GDI Female Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	86.1 tied 7th of 193	69.6 tied 152nd of 193
Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country	83 tied 13th of 215	66 tied 177th of 215
Vacc. Rate IPV1Vaccination Rates by Country	99.0% tied 1st of 193	76.0% tied 160th of 193
Female Life Expectancy WBLife Expectancy by Country	86 tied 8th of 212	70 tied 167th of 212
Male Life Expectancy UNLife Expectancy by Country	80.87 31st of 231	63.12 203rd of 231
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	26th 26th of 171	156th 153rd of 171
Life ExpectancyHappy Planet Index by Country	82.5 tied 15th of 149	62.3 126th of 149
Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	12.6% 28th of 196	47.6% 173rd of 196
Diabetes Deaths as % of All Deaths Up to Age 60Diabetes Rates by Country	1.5% tied 31st of 181	10.7% 168th of 181
GDI Male Life ExpectancyGender Development Index by Country	80.4 tied 21st of 193	62.6 164th of 193
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	70.0% tied 51st of 198	25.0% tied 196th of 198
Crude IncidenceCervical Cancer Rates by Country	10 per 100k tied 41st of 176	35.6 per 100k tied 170th of 176
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	83.0 24th of 215	66.3 181st of 215

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Quick answers

Which is better, France or South Africa?: France comes out ahead of South Africa on 411 of 615 statistics where one end is better, to 198 with 6 ties. France leads on Education, Population and Infrastructure & Energy and 9 more categories. South Africa leads on Travel. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, France or South Africa?: France has a population of 66,746,401 (23rd of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).
How do France and South Africa compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): France 83.0 (24th of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. France ranks better.
How do France and South Africa compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): France $63,975 (28th of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. France ranks better.
Where does France beat South Africa most clearly?: France ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.81 per 100k; Life Expectancy (Past Life Expectancy by Country): 81.89 vs 59.47; CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.07 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.51 tonnes/$1kGDP.
Where does South Africa beat France most clearly?: South Africa ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $39.00 vs $115; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $14.00 vs $41.00; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $84.00 vs $236.

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