Social Development in South Africa
9 indicators covering social development for South Africa.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy | 55,177 | 2025 | down 54.6% | 61st |
| Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori | 1,319 | 2025 | up 195.1% | 100th |
| Physical Integrity Rights Score | -0.5153 | 2019 | down 0.7% | 153rd |
| Asylum-seekers by country or territory of origin | 2,575 | 2025 | up 205.1% | 93rd |
| Asylum-seekers by country or territory of asylum | 82,358 | 2025 | down 92.5% | 20th |
| Forcibly displaced people | 137,535 | 2025 | down 88.7% | 71st |
| Press freedom | 1 | 2016 | down 50.0% | 61st |
| Self-reported life satisfaction | 5.01 | 2025 | up 12.3% | 103rd |
| Share of people agreeing with the statement "most people can be trusted" | 23.3% | 2014 | up 102.2% | 26th |