Botswana vs South Africa: SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate over time
- Botswana
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.47 against 14.28 in Botswana, a difference of 0.19.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Botswana ahead.
Botswana ranks 43rd and South Africa ranks 42nd of 117 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.15 | 21.48 | 2.66 | Botswana |
| 2010s | 16.04 | 13.88 | 2.16 | Botswana |
| 2020s | 14.46 | 14.5 | 0.0425 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate, Botswana or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14.47 against 14.28 in Botswana as of 2025.
- What is the difference in sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate between Botswana and South Africa?
- 0.19, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and South Africa?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Botswana and South Africa rank globally for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate?
- Botswana ranks 43rd and South Africa ranks 42nd of 117 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. The working poverty rate conveys the percentage of employed persons living in poverty in spite of being employed. Poverty is defined using the international poverty line of US$3 per day in purchasing power parity (PPP). For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.