South Africa vs Uruguay: Financial Institutions Efficiency Index

South Africa
0.666
in 2020
Uruguay
0.6589
in 2020
South Africa rank
41st
Uruguay rank
43rd

Financial Institutions Efficiency Index over time

  • South Africa
  • Uruguay
0.20.40.60.81198020002020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 0.666 against 0.6589 in Uruguay, a difference of 0.0071.

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

South Africa ranks 41st and Uruguay ranks 43rd of 183 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Uruguay Difference Ahead
1980s 0.5644 0.742 0.1776 Uruguay
1990s 0.5791 0.3432 0.2358 South Africa
2000s 0.6536 0.3744 0.2792 South Africa
2010s 0.6656 0.5512 0.1144 South Africa
2020s 0.666 0.6589 0.0072 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher financial institutions efficiency index, South Africa or Uruguay?
South Africa, at 0.666 against 0.6589 in Uruguay as of 2020.
What is the difference in financial institutions efficiency index between South Africa and Uruguay?
0.0071, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
41 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2020.
How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for financial institutions efficiency index?
South Africa ranks 41st and Uruguay ranks 43rd of 183 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Financial Institutions Efficiency 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 Efficiency 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.