China vs South Africa: Gdp per person employed constant ppp
China
48,126
in 2025
South Africa
48,694
in 2025
China rank
84th
South Africa rank
82nd
Gdp per person employed constant ppp over time
- China
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 48,694 against 48,126 in China, a difference of 568.
Across all 35 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
China ranks 84th and South Africa ranks 82nd of 177 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,157 | 37,156 | 31,998 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 11,571 | 42,830 | 31,260 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 26,932 | 50,749 | 23,817 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 42,631 | 50,736 | 8,106 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gdp per person employed constant ppp, China or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 48,694 against 48,126 in China as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gdp per person employed constant ppp between China and South Africa?
- 568, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
- 35 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2025.
- How do China and South Africa rank globally for gdp per person employed constant ppp?
- China ranks 84th 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.