Which has more people, Germany or South Africa?

Germany has a population of 83,644,258 (19th of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Germany 80.8 (47th of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Germany $75,407 (17th of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.

Where does Germany beat South Africa most clearly?

Germany ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.81 per 100k; Drought Risk Score (Statista) (Droughts by Country): 1.2 vs 4.44; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 78.0% vs 25.0%.

Where does South Africa beat Germany most clearly?

South Africa ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $39.00 vs $120; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $84.00 vs $241; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $14.00 vs $41.00.

Germany vs South Africa

Germany comes out ahead of South Africa on 418 of 615 statistics where one end is better, to 193 with 4 ties. Germany 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; 4 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Germany

Wins: 418
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 12

South Africa

Wins: 193
Avg. percentile: 42
Categories led: 1

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Germany	South Africa
Population	83,644,258 19th of 235	65,453,084 24th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	80.8 47th of 215	66.3 181st of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$75,407 17th of 184	$15,906 108th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.71% 63rd of 181	32.4% 180th of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	90.2% 160th of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.1 tied 26th of 195	24.2 138th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$60,496 16th of 185	$6,598 103rd of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EducationGermany · 7 statistics
PopulationGermany · 19 statistics
TravelSouth Africa · 10 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGermany · 37 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningGermany · 3 statistics
EnvironmentGermany · 44 statistics
Crime & SafetyGermany · 45 statistics
Politics & GovernmentGermany · 40 statistics
Tech & BusinessGermany · 21 statistics
CultureGermany · 72 statistics
EconomicsGermany · 80 statistics
LawGermany · 8 statistics
HealthGermany · 201 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	Germany	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	$120 224th of 231	$39.00 15th of 231
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$241 tied 223rd of 231	$84.00 16th of 231
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$41.00 tied 218th of 231	$14.00 tied 13th of 231
Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country	1.2 tied 11th of 157	4.44 tied 152nd of 157
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$55.00 tied 218th of 231	$20.00 tied 20th of 231
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	78.0% tied 26th of 198	25.0% tied 196th of 198
Estimated Road Traffic Death RateRoad Deaths by Country	3.3 per 100k 13th of 188	24.5 per 100k 169th of 188
Homicides RateGun Violence by Country	0.04 per 100k 10th of 204	7.99 per 100k 179th of 204
Rate of Violent Gun Death IHMEGun Deaths by Country	0.04 per 100k 10th of 204	7.99 per 100k 179th of 204
SafetySocial Progress Index by Country	85.44 22nd of 172	45.2 164th of 172
Gonococcal Infection RateSTD Rates by Country	80.24 per 100k 32nd of 201	1,534 per 100k 196th of 201
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	3.1% tied 28th of 155	28.8% 154th of 155
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$25.00 tied 209th of 231	$11.00 tied 22nd of 231
Total Incidence RateTuberculosis Rate by Country	5 per 100k tied 26th of 208	389 per 100k 197th of 208
Planet and Climate Rank GCI v1.6Good Country Index by Country	17th 17th of 171	156th 153rd of 171
EPI Safe Drinking Water ScoreWater Quality by Country	100.0 tied 1st of 172	25.2 140th of 172
Misery IndexWorst Countries to Live in	12.2 32nd of 178	79 172nd of 178
Environmental HealthGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	76.1 tied 14th of 179	24.4 153rd of 179
Average IQ (Lynn/Becker)Average IQ by Country	100.74 tied 10th of 197	68.87 tied 162nd of 197
SusceptabilityNatural Disaster Risk by Country	6.38 13th of 193	37.05 162nd of 193
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	12th 12th of 167	140th 140th of 167
Life ExpectancyPast Life Expectancy by Country	80.45 28th of 200	59.47 178th of 200
EPI Sanitation & Drinking WaterEnvironmental Performance Index by Country	93.92 13th of 176	26.02 143rd of 176
% Overweight (Age < 5)Childhood Obesity Rates by Country	3.3% tied 28th of 163	12.8% 148th of 163
LP Safety & SecurityLegatum Prosperity Index	19th 19th of 167	136th 136th of 167
GHG Emissions per GDPGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country	0.13 t CO₂eq/1k$ tied 30th of 197	0.61 t CO₂eq/1k$ 170th of 197
Legatum Prosperity Index Health RankingsLegatum Prosperity Index	13th 13th of 167	129th 129th of 167
LPI Health ScoreBest Healthcare in the World	81.41 13th of 167	59.9 129th of 167
Gini Coefficient - IncomeGini Coefficient by Country	32.4 tied 53rd of 172	63.0 172nd of 172

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Quick answers

Which is better, Germany or South Africa?: Germany comes out ahead of South Africa on 418 of 615 statistics where one end is better, to 193 with 4 ties. Germany 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, Germany or South Africa?: Germany has a population of 83,644,258 (19th of 235 countries) and South Africa has 65,453,084 (24th of 235).
How do Germany and South Africa compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Germany 80.8 (47th of 215), South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.
How do Germany and South Africa compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Germany $75,407 (17th of 184), South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.
Where does Germany beat South Africa most clearly?: Germany ranks far ahead on Rate of Stabbing Deaths (Stabbing Deaths by Country): 0.02 per 100k vs 1.81 per 100k; Drought Risk Score (Statista) (Droughts by Country): 1.2 vs 4.44; Community Safety 2022 to 2024 (Most Dangerous Countries for Women): 78.0% vs 25.0%.
Where does South Africa beat Germany most clearly?: South Africa ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $39.00 vs $120; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $84.00 vs $241; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $14.00 vs $41.00.

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