South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements
South Africa
697
in 2025
Zimbabwe
885
in 2025
South Africa rank
40th
Zimbabwe rank
38th
Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 885 against 697 in South Africa, a difference of 188.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 40th and Zimbabwe ranks 38th of 264 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 521.62 | 471.88 | 49.75 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 682.33 | 870.17 | 187.83 | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total reported number of standard material transfer agreements, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 885 against 697 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in total reported number of standard material transfer agreements between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 188, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for total reported number of standard material transfer agreements?
- South Africa ranks 40th and Zimbabwe ranks 38th of 264 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as Total reported number of Standard Material Transfer Agreements (SMTAs) transferring plant genetic resources for food and agriculture to the country (number). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.