Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 2 data services score in South Africa

South Africa: Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 2 data services score was 84.63 scale 0-100 in 2024. ▬ Flat

Latest (2024)
84.63 scale 0-100
Change on year
down 1.8%
World rank
68th
of 183 countries
All-time high
86.53 scale 0-100
in 2020
All-time low
83.77 scale 0-100
in 2017
Years of data
9
2016–2024

Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 2 data services score in South Africa, 2016–2024

0204060802016202020242016: 85.2 scale 0-1002017: 83.8 scale 0-1002018: 85.5 scale 0-1002019: 85.5 scale 0-1002020: 86.5 scale 0-1002021: 86.5 scale 0-1002022: 86.2 scale 0-1002023: 86.2 scale 0-1002024: 84.6 scale 0-100

Source: Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB). Measured in scale 0-100.

Analysis

The most recent figure for statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa is 84.63 scale 0-100, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa peaked at 86.53 scale 0-100 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 83.77 scale 0-100, in 2017.

South Africa ranks 68th of 183 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 84.99 scale 0-100 83.77 scale 0-100 85.5 scale 0-100 4
2020s 86.02 scale 0-100 84.63 scale 0-100 86.53 scale 0-100 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 65 India 85.13 scale 0-100 compare
  2. 66 Greece 85.03 scale 0-100 compare
  3. 67 Belgium 85 scale 0-100 compare
  4. 69 United Arab Emirates 81.6 scale 0-100 compare
  5. 70 Sri Lanka 81.53 scale 0-100 compare
  6. 71 Egypt 80.8 scale 0-100 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa?
Statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa was 84.63 scale 0-100 in 2024, according to Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB).
What is the highest statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 86.53 scale 0-100 in 2020.
What is the lowest statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 83.77 scale 0-100 in 2017.
How does South Africa rank for statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score?
South Africa ranks 68th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
Is statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB), published as part of Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 2 data services score (scale 0-100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 2 data services score (scale 0-100)
Unit
scale 0-100
Source
Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
187 places, 1,643 data points, 2016–2024
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The data services pillar overall score is a composite indicator based on four dimensions of data services: (i) the quality of data releases, (ii) the richness and openness of online access, (iii) the effectiveness of advisory and analytical services related to statistics, and (iv) the availability and use of data access services such as secure microdata access. Advisory and analytical services might incorporate elements related to data stewardship services including input to national data strategies, advice on data ethics and calling out misuse of data in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.