Data Infrastructure performance index (Statistical Performance) in South Africa

South Africa: Data Infrastructure performance index (Statistical Performance) was 90 index in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
90 index
Change on year
up 5.9%
Rank
1st
of 37 groups
All-time high
90 index
in 2024
All-time low
65 index
in 2016
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Data Infrastructure performance index (Statistical Performance) in South Africa, 2016–2024

0204060801002016202020242016: 65 index2017: 65 index2018: 65 index2019: 65 index2020: 65 index2021: 80 index2022: 85 index2023: 85 index2024: 90 index

Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in index.

Analysis

The most recent figure for data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance) in South Africa is 90 index, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 38.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance) in South Africa peaked at 90 index in 2024 and was at its lowest, 65 index, in 2016.

South Africa ranks 1st of 37 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 65 index 65 index 65 index 4
2020s 81 index 65 index 90 index 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

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  2. 1 Australia and New Zealand 100 index compare
  3. 1 New Zealand 100 index compare
  4. 1 Norway 100 index compare
  5. 1 Russian Federation 100 index compare
  6. 1 Türkiye 100 index compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance) in South Africa?
Data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance) in South Africa was 90 index in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
What is the highest data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance) recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 90 index in 2024.
What is the lowest data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance) recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 65 index in 2016.
How does South Africa rank for data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance)?
South Africa ranks 1st out of 37 groups with data for 2024.
Is data infrastructure performance index (statistical performance) rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Data Infrastructure performance index (Statistical Performance Indicators Pillar 5) (Index). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Data Infrastructure performance index (Statistical Performance Indicators Pillar 5) (Index)
Unit
index
Source
United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database
Licence
UN SDG Global Database (open, attribution requested)
Coverage
229 places, 2,052 data points, 2016–2024
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