Botswana vs South Africa: Gdp per person employed constant ppp
Botswana
50,029
in 2025
South Africa
48,694
in 2025
Botswana rank
79th
South Africa rank
82nd
Gdp per person employed constant ppp over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 50,029 against 48,694 in South Africa, a difference of 1,335.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 35 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
Botswana ranks 79th and South Africa ranks 82nd of 177 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 40,940 | 37,156 | 3,784 | Botswana |
| 2000s | 45,703 | 42,830 | 2,873 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 49,549 | 50,749 | 1,200 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 52,451 | 50,736 | 1,715 | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gdp per person employed constant ppp, Botswana or South Africa?
- Botswana, at 50,029 against 48,694 in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gdp per person employed constant ppp between Botswana and South Africa?
- 1,335, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for gdp per person employed constant ppp?
- Botswana ranks 79th and South Africa ranks 82nd of 177 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Gdp per person employed constant ppp. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.