World Bank · 14 metrics compared
United Kingdom vs South Africa
United Kingdom and South Africa compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. United Kingdom leads in 8 of the comparable categories.
8
United Kingdom wins
1
South Africa wins
| Metric | United Kingdom | South Africa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 68,492,000 | 63,212,384 |
| GDP Per Capita | $49,944 | $6,034 |
| Life Expectancy | 81.2 | 66.1 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.30 | 1.33 |
| Urban Population | 83.2% | 63.6% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.56 | 2.22 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 4.1 | 24.3 |
| Literacy Rate | - | 90.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 32.1% |
| Internet Users | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 3.30 | 0.79 |
| Gini Index | 32.7 | 54.1 |
| Forest Area | 13.3% | 14.0% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
United Kingdom has a population of 68,492,000 compared to South Africa's 63,212,384.
Across the metrics compared, United Kingdom leads in 8 categories while South Africa leads in 1. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.