South Africa vs Egypt
Every indicator for South Africa and Egypt side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | South Africa | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 64,747,319 | 118,365,995 | −45.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 427 | 365 | +17.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 6,598 | 3,086 | +113.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 66.3 | 71.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 1,219,090 | 1,001,450 | +21.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 53 | 118 | −55.1% |
| Median age (years) | 28.0 | 24.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 78.4 | 74.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 32.4 | 6.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.2 | 14.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 63.8 | 42.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 2,836 | 2,396 | +18.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.70 | 0.67 | +4.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 2.11 | 2.93 | −28.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 44 | 20 | +116.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 89,000 | 836,000 | −89.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 1.4 | 7.1 | −80.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.40 | 2.76 | −85.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of South Africa relative to Egypt; a positive value favors South Africa. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), South Africa is 45.3% lower than Egypt.
- On gdp (nominal), South Africa is 17.0% higher than Egypt.
- On gdp per capita, South Africa is 113.8% higher than Egypt.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI