Mauritius vs South Africa: Financial Institutions Access Index

Mauritius
0.3611
in 2020
South Africa
0.364
in 2020
Mauritius rank
83rd
South Africa rank
81st

Financial Institutions Access Index over time

  • Mauritius
  • South Africa
0.10.20.30.40.5198020002020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 0.364 against 0.3611 in Mauritius, a difference of 0.0029.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Mauritius ahead.

Mauritius ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 81st of 183 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Mauritius averaged higher in 4 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mauritius South Africa Difference Ahead
1980s 0.2887 0.1318 0.1569 Mauritius
1990s 0.2693 0.1553 0.114 Mauritius
2000s 0.3464 0.2073 0.1391 Mauritius
2010s 0.4242 0.3945 0.0297 Mauritius
2020s 0.3611 0.364 0.0028 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher financial institutions access index, Mauritius or South Africa?
South Africa, at 0.364 against 0.3611 in Mauritius as of 2020.
What is the difference in financial institutions access index between Mauritius and South Africa?
0.0029, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and South Africa?
41 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2020.
How do Mauritius and South Africa rank globally for financial institutions access index?
Mauritius ranks 83rd 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

Indicator
Financial Institutions Access Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

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.