Sub-Saharan Africa |
Europe & Central Asia |
|
✈️ Travel |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Local Friendliness |
#35 2022
|
#34 2022
|
(out of 52) |
People are less friendly in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Most popular destinations |
#43 2020
|
#22 2020
|
(out of 174) |
South Africa is less traveled than United Kingdom
|
Global Passport Power Rank |
#45 2022
|
#4 2022
|
(out of 195) |
It is harder for citizens of South Africa to travel than for citizens of United Kingdom
|
Cheapest Golden Visas |
|
#13 2022
|
(out of 22) |
Best countries to work from |
#31 2022
|
#35 2022
|
(out of 106) |
Most likely, it is better to work from South Africa then from United Kingdom.
|
Global Passport Ranking |
#7 2023
|
#58 2023
|
(out of 187) |
It is easier for citizens of South Africa to travel than for citizens of United Kingdom
|
⚔️ Military |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Armed forces size (ammount of personnel) |
#55 2019
|
#42 2019
|
(out of 163) |
South Africa has smaller army than United Kingdom
|
Defense Spending by Country |
#61 2022
|
#4 2022
|
(out of 139) |
⚕️ Health |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Life expectancy at birth total years |
#162 2020
|
#29 2020
|
(out of 191) |
In South Africa, people live less than in United Kingdom
|
Mortality rate of infants (per 1000 birth) |
#133 2020
|
#35 2020
|
(out of 190) |
Infants die more frequently in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Neonatal mortality rate |
#111 2020
|
#38 2020
|
(out of 193) |
Newborns die more frequently in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
HIV prevalence |
#3 2022
|
|
(out of 37) |
Smokers by Country |
#19 2019
|
#25 2019
|
(out of 43) |
In South Africa the percentage of smokers is higher than in United Kingdom
|
Coronavirus Vaccination by Country |
#140 2022
|
#51 2022
|
(out of 186) |
South Africa has a lower percentage of vaccination than United Kingdom
|
Cancer relative survival rate |
|
#23 2019
|
(out of 31) |
Tobacco use |
#67 2020
|
#79 2020
|
(out of 163) |
Healthcare System Efficiency Index |
#154 2021
|
#17 2021
|
(out of 188) |
The health care system is less efficient in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Global cancer incidence |
#59 2020
|
#10 2020
|
(out of 179) |
Global cancer mortality |
#36 2020
|
#60 2020
|
(out of 179) |
In South Africa people die from cancer more often then in United Kingdom
|
⭐ Freedom |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Global Freedom Scores |
#72 2022
|
#30 2022
|
(out of 194) |
Citizens of South Africa have less political rights and civil liberties than those in United Kingdom
|
Internet Freedom Scores |
#14 2022
|
#7 2022
|
(out of 70) |
In South Africa, the Internet has more restrictions than in United Kingdom
|
🛍️ Consumption |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Cost of Living |
#73 2022
|
#28 2022
|
(out of 129) |
In South Africa the cost of living is lower than in United Kingdom
|
Where households spend more on alcohol, tobacco and narcotics |
#25 2021
|
#56 2021
|
(out of 133) |
In South Africa, people spend more of their household budget on alcohol, tobacco and narcotics than in United Kingdom
|
Where households spend more on food |
#106 2021
|
#135 2021
|
(out of 138) |
In South Africa, people spend more of their household budget on food and non-alcoholic beverages than in United Kingdom
|
Where households spend more on recreation and culture |
#49 2021
|
#4 2021
|
(out of 138) |
In South Africa, people spend less of their household budget on recreation and culture than in United Kingdom
|
Where households spend more on education |
#59 2021
|
#52 2021
|
(out of 134) |
In South Africa, people spend less of their household budget on education than in United Kingdom
|
Where households spend more on restaurants and hotels |
#97 2021
|
#29 2021
|
(out of 133) |
In South Africa, people spend less of their household budget on restaurants and hotels than in United Kingdom
|
Where households spend more on transport |
#39 2021
|
#82 2021
|
(out of 138) |
In South Africa, people spend more of their household budget on transport than in United Kingdom
|
Where households spend more on clothing |
#96 2021
|
#43 2021
|
(out of 138) |
In South Africa, people spend less of their household budget on clothing and footwear than in United Kingdom
|
Alcohol average daily consumption |
#6 2016
|
#79 2016
|
(out of 189) |
An average person in South Africa drinks more alcohol than in United Kingdom
|
Drug use by country |
#6 2022
|
#4 2022
|
(out of 96) |
In South Africa average level of drug use is lower than in United Kingdom
|
Wine consumption by country |
#18 2020
|
#14 2020
|
(out of 21) |
In South Africa an average person drink less wine than in United Kingdom
|
🌳 Ecology |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Most Polluted Countries |
#37 2021
|
#85 2021
|
(out of 112) |
South Africa is more polluted than United Kingdom
|
Carbon dioxide emissions |
#12 2019
|
#16 2019
|
(out of 201) |
South Africa produces more carbon dioxide than United Kingdom
|
💱 Economic |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Richest countries |
#97 2020
|
#25 2020
|
(out of 191) |
South Africa has lower GDP than United Kingdom
|
Ease of Doing Business |
#64 2020
|
#6 2020
|
(out of 181) |
It is harder to do business in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Corruption Perceptions |
#34 2021
|
#7 2021
|
(out of 178) |
In South Africa the corruption level is higher than in United Kingdom
|
High-technology exports |
#40 2017
|
#9 2021
|
(out of 98) |
South Africa exports less high-technology goods and services than United Kingdom
|
Startup Ecosystem Index |
#49 2022
|
#2 2022
|
(out of 99) |
In South Africa, startup ecosystem seems to be less developed than in United Kingdom
|
Beer Production by Country |
#35 2021
|
#30 2021
|
(out of 157) |
South Africa produces less beer then United Kingdom
|
📚 Education |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Countries and regions by English skills |
#12 2021
|
|
(out of 109) |
Government budget for education (%) |
#16 2018
|
|
(out of 66) |
Countries by IQ |
#8 2020
|
#5 2020
|
(out of 199) |
The average score on IQ tests for students from South Africa is lower than for those from United Kingdom
|
Best Countries For Education System |
#71 2020
|
#1 2020
|
(out of 93) |
The educational system of South Africa has a worse score than the one in United Kingdom
|
📊 General |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Human Development Index |
#111 2021
|
#17 2021
|
(out of 187) |
South Africa has a lower Human Development Index than United Kingdom
|
Global Hunger Index |
#34 2022
|
|
(out of 128) |
Quality of Life |
#38 2022
|
#20 2022
|
(out of 87) |
In South Africa, the quality of life is lower than in United Kingdom
|
Happiness by country |
#71 2022
|
#15 2022
|
(out of 141) |
In general, people who live in South Africa are less happy than those who live in United Kingdom
|
Human Capital Index |
#82 2022
|
#14 2022
|
(out of 193) |
South Africa has lower People Capital score than United Kingdom
|
The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) |
#74 2021
|
#12 2021
|
(out of 166) |
In South Africa, the prosperity Index is lower, which means people have less opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in United Kingdom
|
Country by land area |
#24 2020
|
#79 2020
|
(out of 204) |
South Africa has bigger land area than United Kingdom
|
Nobel Prizes by Country |
#16 2022
|
#2 2022
|
(out of 75) |
Divorce Rate by Country |
#7 2023
|
#3 2023
|
(out of 58) |
People get divorced less often in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Wellness Economy Size |
#28 2020
|
#5 2020
|
(out of 146) |
🚏 Infrastructure |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
E-Government Development Index |
#63 2022
|
#10 2022
|
(out of 192) |
In South Africa, public electronic and e-government services are less common than in United Kingdom
|
Telecommunication Infrastructure Index |
#76 2022
|
#12 2022
|
(out of 193) |
Telecom infrastructure is less developed in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Internet penetration |
#82 2021
|
#14 2021
|
(out of 148) |
In South Africa, fewer people use the internet than in United Kingdom
|
Most expensive mobile internet |
#77 2022
|
#123 2022
|
(out of 204) |
In South Africa, mobile Internet is on average more expensive than in United Kingdom
|
Most expensive fixed (broadband) internet |
#45 2022
|
#109 2022
|
(out of 197) |
In South Africa, fixed Internet is on average more expensive than in United Kingdom
|
🏭 Labour |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Unemployment rate |
#1 2021
|
#125 2021
|
(out of 176) |
There are more unemployed in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
🛡️ Safety |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
The Most Criminal Countries |
#4 2022
|
#65 2022
|
(out of 139) |
The level of criminal activities is higher in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Homicide rate |
#7 2019
|
#197 2019
|
(out of 201) |
The chance to be killed is higher in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Safest countries |
#117 2022
|
#35 2022
|
(out of 161) |
You will be less safe in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Road traffic death rate |
#59 2019
|
#168 2019
|
(out of 181) |
The chance to die in a road accident is higher in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Terrorism Index |
#69 2021
|
#28 2021
|
(out of 160) |
🧬 Science |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Citatable Scientific Publications |
#31 2021
|
#4 2021
|
(out of 206) |
In South Africa scientists published less significant scientific articles than in United Kingdom
|
💸 Taxes |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Tax Competitiveness Index |
|
#22 2021
|
(out of 37) |
👶🏻 Demography |
South Africa |
United Kingdom |
Number of births |
#25 2021
|
#43 2021
|
(out of 205) |
More people were born in South Africa than in United Kingdom
|
Total population |
#24 2022
|
#21 2022
|
(out of 205) |
South Africa has a smaller population than United Kingdom
|
Population |
#29 1970
|
#11 1970
|
(out of 205) |
In South Africa less citizens than in United Kingdom
|