Benin vs South Africa: Total revenue

Benin
678.71 billion current LCU
in 2011
South Africa
849.46 billion current LCU
in 2011
Benin rank
13th
South Africa rank
12th

Total revenue over time

  • Benin
  • South Africa
200.0B400.0B600.0B800.0B200020052011

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 849.46 billion current LCU against 678.71 billion current LCU in Benin, a difference of 170.74 billion current LCU.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Benin's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Benin ahead.

Benin ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 12th of 30 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Benin South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 449.62 billion current LCU 469.20 billion current LCU 19.58 billion current LCU South Africa
2010s 662.56 billion current LCU 808.41 billion current LCU 145.85 billion current LCU South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher total revenue, Benin or South Africa?
South Africa, at 849.46 billion current LCU against 678.71 billion current LCU in Benin as of 2011.
What is the difference in total revenue between Benin and South Africa?
170.74 billion current LCU, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Africa?
10 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2011.
How do Benin and South Africa rank globally for total revenue?
Benin ranks 13th and South Africa ranks 12th of 30 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, published as Total revenue (current LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Total revenue (current LCU)
Unit
current LCU
Source
International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
30 places, 385 data points, 1990–2011
Last refreshed

Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue.