Least developed countries vs South Africa: ICT goods imports
Least developed countries
2.8%
in 2019
South Africa
6.8%
in 2024
Least developed countries rank
42nd
South Africa rank
39th
ICT goods imports over time
- Least developed countries
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6.8% against 2.8% in Least developed countries, a difference of 4.0%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 2.5 times Least developed countries's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Least developed countries ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 39th of 47 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Least developed countries | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4% | 9.4% | 4.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher ict goods imports, Least developed countries or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 6.8% against 2.8% in Least developed countries as of 2024.
- What is the difference in ict goods imports between Least developed countries and South Africa?
- 4.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Least developed countries and South Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2019.
- How do Least developed countries and South Africa rank globally for ict goods imports?
- Least developed countries ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 39th of 47 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNCTADstat database, UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published as ICT goods imports (% total goods imports). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Information and communication technology goods imports include computers and peripheral equipment, communication equipment, consumer electronic equipment, electronic components, and other information and technology goods (miscellaneous).