What is the highest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.

What is the lowest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1988.

How does South Africa rank for varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 119th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.

Is varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is down 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Africa data come from?

The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Africa: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0 units per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 4.9%

World rank

119th

of 172 countries

All-time high

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1960

All-time low

0 units per US$ of GDP

in 1988

Years of data

1960–2025

Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1960–2025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in 2025.

That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and down 20.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1988.

That places South Africa 119th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1960 to 2025.
Year	units per US$ of GDP	Change
1960	0 units per US$ of GDP	—
1961	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.6%
1962	0 units per US$ of GDP	-1.9%
1963	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.6%
1964	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.4%
1965	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.5%
1966	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.5%
1967	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.2%
1968	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.6%
1969	0 units per US$ of GDP	-11.1%
1970	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.7%
1971	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.4%
1972	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.5%
1973	0 units per US$ of GDP	-26.3%
1974	0 units per US$ of GDP	-19.6%
1975	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.5%
1976	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.3%
1977	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.3%
1978	0 units per US$ of GDP	-13.2%
1979	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.1%
1980	0 units per US$ of GDP	-29.9%
1981	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.6%
1982	0 units per US$ of GDP	+8.4%
1983	0 units per US$ of GDP	-10.7%
1984	0 units per US$ of GDP	+14.0%
1985	0 units per US$ of GDP	+32.4%
1986	0 units per US$ of GDP	-12.1%
1987	0 units per US$ of GDP	-24.9%
1988	0 units per US$ of GDP	-7.7%
1989	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.3%
1990	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.2%
1991	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.7%
1992	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.0%
1993	0 units per US$ of GDP	+3.8%
1994	0 units per US$ of GDP	+42.4%
1995	0 units per US$ of GDP	+49.8%
1996	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.2%
1997	0 units per US$ of GDP	-3.4%
1998	0 units per US$ of GDP	+11.3%
1999	0 units per US$ of GDP	+7.2%
2000	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.6%
2001	0 units per US$ of GDP	+12.1%
2002	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.9%
2003	0 units per US$ of GDP	-34.5%
2004	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.8%
2005	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.8%
2006	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.8%
2007	0 units per US$ of GDP	-8.8%
2008	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.8%
2009	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.1%
2010	0 units per US$ of GDP	-20.7%
2011	0 units per US$ of GDP	-9.0%
2012	0 units per US$ of GDP	+5.7%
2013	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.4%
2014	0 units per US$ of GDP	+4.2%
2015	0 units per US$ of GDP	+9.5%
2016	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.7%
2017	0 units per US$ of GDP	-16.7%
2018	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.7%
2019	0 units per US$ of GDP	+1.3%
2020	0 units per US$ of GDP	+13.9%
2021	0 units per US$ of GDP	-18.9%
2022	0 units per US$ of GDP	+2.0%
2023	0 units per US$ of GDP	+6.0%
2024	0 units per US$ of GDP	-2.0%
2025	0 units per US$ of GDP	-4.9%

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1960s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1970s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1980s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
1990s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2000s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2010s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	10
2020s	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	0 units per US$ of GDP	6

Countries ranked near South Africa

116 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
117 Ukraine 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
118 Belarus 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
120 Nigeria 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
121 Hungary 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
122 Norway 0 units per US$ of GDP compare

See the full ranking of 172 places →

More social development data for South Africa

Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 55,177 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,319 (2025)
Political Rights Rating 2 (2025)
Electoral democracy 1 (2025)
Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 1,319 (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0009 units per person (2025)
Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

All data for South Africa →

Frequently asked questions

What is varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
What is the lowest varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1988.
How does South Africa rank for varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 119th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
Is varieties democracy vdem, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is down 20.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?: The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Varieties democracy vdem, per unit of GDP
Unit: units per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 172 places, 9,839 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 24 August 2026

Varieties democracy vdem divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.