Estonia vs South Africa: Financial Institutions Access Index
Financial Institutions Access Index over time
- Estonia
- South Africa
How they compare
Estonia currently reports 0.376 against 0.364 in South Africa, a difference of 0.012.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1980 it was South Africa ahead.
Estonia ranks 80th and South Africa ranks 81st of 183 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Estonia averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Estonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0.1318 | 0.1318 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 0.216 | 0.1553 | 0.0606 | Estonia |
| 2000s | 0.5164 | 0.2073 | 0.309 | Estonia |
| 2010s | 0.4834 | 0.3945 | 0.0889 | Estonia |
| 2020s | 0.376 | 0.364 | 0.012 | Estonia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher financial institutions access index, Estonia or South Africa?
- Estonia, at 0.376 against 0.364 in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in financial institutions access index between Estonia and South Africa?
- 0.012, with Estonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Estonia and South Africa?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2020.
- How do Estonia and South Africa rank globally for financial institutions access index?
- Estonia ranks 80th and South Africa ranks 81st of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Financial Institutions Access Index. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.