South Africa vs Sub-Saharan Africa: ICT goods imports
South Africa
6.8%
in 2024
Sub-Saharan Africa
4.2%
in 2024
South Africa rank
39th
Sub-Saharan Africa rank
37th
ICT goods imports over time
- South Africa
- Sub-Saharan Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6.8% against 4.2% in Sub-Saharan Africa, a difference of 2.6%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.6 times Sub-Saharan Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 39th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 37th of 188 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sub-Saharan Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.0% | 6.4% | 3.6% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 8.0% | 4.8% | 3.2% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7.1% | 4.1% | 3.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher ict goods imports, South Africa or Sub-Saharan Africa?
- South Africa, at 6.8% against 4.2% in Sub-Saharan Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in ict goods imports between South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 2.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa rank globally for ict goods imports?
- South Africa ranks 39th and Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 37th of 188 countries.
- 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).