Statistical performance: Pillar 2 data services score (scale) in South Africa
South Africa: Statistical performance: Pillar 2 data services score (scale) was 84.63 scale 0-100 in 2024. ▬ Flat
Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 2 data services score in South Africa, 2016–2024
Source: Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB). Measured in scale 0-100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa is 84.63 scale 0-100, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 0.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa peaked at 86.53 scale 0-100 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 83.77 scale 0-100, in 2017.
South Africa ranks 68th of 184 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Statistical performance: Pillar 2 data services score (scale) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | scale 0-100 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 85.2 scale 0-100 | — |
| 2017 | 83.77 scale 0-100 | -1.7% |
| 2018 | 85.5 scale 0-100 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 85.5 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 86.53 scale 0-100 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 86.53 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 86.2 scale 0-100 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 86.2 scale 0-100 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 84.63 scale 0-100 | -1.8% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 84.63 scale 0-100 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 69.93 scale 0-100, 1.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 84.63 scale 0-100 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 65.67 scale 0-100, 1.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 84.99 scale 0-100 | 83.77 scale 0-100 | 85.5 scale 0-100 | 4 |
| 2020s | 86.02 scale 0-100 | 84.63 scale 0-100 | 86.53 scale 0-100 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa?
- Statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score in South Africa was 84.63 scale 0-100 in 2024, according to Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 86.53 scale 0-100 in 2020.
- What is the lowest statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 83.77 scale 0-100 in 2017.
- How does South Africa rank for statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score?
- South Africa ranks 68th out of 184 countries with data for 2024.
- Is statistical performance indicators (spi): pillar 2 data services score rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statistical Performance Indicators, World Bank (WB), published as part of Statistical performance indicators (SPI): Pillar 2 data services score (scale 0-100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data services pillar overall score is a composite indicator based on four dimensions of data services: (i) the quality of data releases, (ii) the richness and openness of online access, (iii) the effectiveness of advisory and analytical services related to statistics, and (iv) the availability and use of data access services such as secure microdata access. Advisory and analytical services might incorporate elements related to data stewardship services including input to national data strategies, advice on data ethics and calling out misuse of data in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of Official Statistics.