Statement:
South Africa has lower GDP than United Arab Emirates

In the Richest countries rating South Africa holds position #97 2020 out of 191 and United Arab Emirates is #30 out of 191 2020.
Position of South Africa is worse than position of United Arab Emirates.

Referencies:

  1. Richest countries 2020 by World Bank
    The countries in the rating sorted by 'GDP per capita (current US$)' in descending order.
    South Africa 'GDP per capita (current US$)' value is 5,655.87
    United Arab Emirates 'GDP per capita (current US$)' value is 36,284.56