Which has more people, South Africa or Uganda?

South Africa has a population of 65,453,084 (24th of 235 countries) and Uganda has 52,761,469 (30th of 235).

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

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215), Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215) among countries. Uganda ranks better.

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

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184), Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184) among countries. South Africa ranks better.

Where does South Africa beat Uganda most clearly?

South Africa ranks far ahead on Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 26,253 vs 4; Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $39.00 vs $73.00; Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 42,811 vs 5.

Where does Uganda beat South Africa most clearly?

Uganda ranks far ahead on CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.51 tonnes/$1kGDP; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 7.5% vs 1.5%; Agricultural Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.13 vs 4.6.

South Africa vs Uganda

South Africa comes out ahead of Uganda on 250 of 501 statistics where one end is better, to 247 with 4 ties. South Africa leads on Tech & Business, Travel and Law and 6 more categories. Uganda leads on Health, Environment and Crime & Safety and 1 more category.

501 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.

South Africa

Wins: 250
Avg. percentile: 43
Categories led: 9

Uganda

Wins: 247
Avg. percentile: 44
Categories led: 4

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	South Africa	Uganda
Population	65,453,084 24th of 235	52,761,469 30th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	66.3 181st of 215	68.5 164th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$15,906 108th of 184	$3,488 168th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	32.4% 180th of 181	2.75% 31st of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	90.2% 160th of 214	55.3% tied 191st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	24.2 138th of 195	35.9 165th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$6,598 103rd of 185	$1,206 166th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Tech & BusinessSouth Africa · 20 statistics
TravelSouth Africa · 10 statistics
LawSouth Africa · 6 statistics
Politics & GovernmentSouth Africa · 39 statistics
EducationSouth Africa · 9 statistics
HealthUganda · 206 statistics
PopulationSouth Africa · 19 statistics
CultureSouth Africa · 70 statistics
EnvironmentUganda · 46 statistics
Crime & SafetyUganda · 46 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningUganda · 3 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergySouth Africa · 34 statistics
EconomicsSouth Africa · 76 statistics

Biggest differences

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

Statistic	South Africa	Uganda
CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDPCO₂ Emissions by Country	0.51 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 189th of 198	0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP tied 11th of 198
GDP Growth IMFGDP Growth by Country	1.5% tied 170th of 189	7.5% 7th of 189
Agricultural ScoreWater Stress by Country	4.6 128th of 143	0.13 7th of 143
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	0.1% 178th of 189	5.7% 19th of 189
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	32.4% 180th of 181	2.75% 31st of 181
Stress Industrial ScoreWater Stress by Country	3.77 115th of 143	0.01 tied 1st of 143
CO₂ Emissions per CapitaCO₂ Emissions by Country	7.19 t/cap 171st of 206	0.15 t/cap tied 7th of 206
Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	26,253 27th of 158	4 tied 150th of 158
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$39.00 15th of 231	$73.00 tied 194th of 231
Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	42,811 29th of 169	5 tied 161st of 169
LGBTQI+ Travel Safety IndexMost Homophobic Countries	317 16th of 197	-83 tied 170th of 197
Unemployment Rate - CIAUnemployment by Country	33.2% 183rd of 184	3% tied 38th of 184
Mortality (Deaths) - MaleCancer Rates by Country	58,934 165th of 183	312 22nd of 183
Total ScoreWater Stress by Country	4.17 128th of 149	0.2 13th of 149
Unemployment Rate - ILOUnemployment by Country	28.8% 154th of 155	3.4% tied 34th of 155
Women’s Employment 2011 to 2016Most Dangerous Countries for Women	42.6% 134th of 169	83.8% 4th of 169
Homophobic Climate Index Rank (UN)Most Homophobic Countries	137th 22nd best of 157	16th 16th worst of 157
Local Purchasing Power Index (Numbeo)Cost of Living by Country	111.2 24th of 136	16.4 127th of 136
Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country	1.13 per 10k 193rd of 193	66.56 per 10k 49th of 193
Female Obesity Rate (WHO)Obesity Rates by Country	47.6% 173rd of 196	12.4% 27th of 196
Women’s Employment 2020 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	45.0% 163rd of 198	80.1% tied 17th of 198
Patent Grants (Abroad) 1980-2022Inventions by Country	16,588 28th of 192	8 tied 167th of 192
Female Obesity Rate (GOO)Obesity Rates by Country	41.0% tied 165th of 199	7.5% 20th of 199
Male Tobacco SmokersSmoking Rates by Country	38.9% 135th of 167	9.9% tied 13th of 167
CO2 Emissions per Person (Tonnes)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	6.88 168th of 203	0.17 21st of 203
Total GHG Emissions per CapitaGreenhouse Gas Emissions by Country	8.61 t CO₂eq/cap 162nd of 206	1.03 t CO₂eq/cap 14th of 206
Water Scarcity RankingCountries with Water Scarcity	22nd 22nd worst of 163	138th 27th best of 163
Water Stress RankWater Stress by Country	22nd 22nd worst of 163	138th 27th best of 163
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$84.00 16th of 231	$144 tied 175th of 231
Mean BMIEuropean Obesity Rates by Country	27.3 kg/m² tied 147th of 190	22.5 kg/m² tied 15th of 190

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Quick answers

Which is better, South Africa or Uganda?: South Africa comes out ahead of Uganda on 250 of 501 statistics where one end is better, to 247 with 4 ties. South Africa leads on Tech & Business, Travel and Law and 6 more categories. Uganda leads on Health, Environment and Crime & Safety and 1 more category. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, South Africa or Uganda?: South Africa has a population of 65,453,084 (24th of 235 countries) and Uganda has 52,761,469 (30th of 235).
How do South Africa and Uganda compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): South Africa 66.3 (181st of 215), Uganda 68.5 (164th of 215) among countries. Uganda ranks better.
How do South Africa and Uganda compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): South Africa $15,906 (108th of 184), Uganda $3,488 (168th of 184) among countries. South Africa ranks better.
Where does South Africa beat Uganda most clearly?: South Africa ranks far ahead on Patent Grants (Resident) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 26,253 vs 4; Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $39.00 vs $73.00; Patent Grants (Total) 1980-2022 (Inventions by Country): 42,811 vs 5.
Where does Uganda beat South Africa most clearly?: Uganda ranks far ahead on CO₂ Emissions per $1K GDP (CO₂ Emissions by Country): 0.06 tonnes/$1kGDP vs 0.51 tonnes/$1kGDP; GDP Growth IMF (GDP Growth by Country): 7.5% vs 1.5%; Agricultural Score (Water Stress by Country): 0.13 vs 4.6.

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