Bolivia, Plurinational State of vs South Africa: Surface area
Bolivia, Plurinational State of
1.10 million sq. km
in 2023
South Africa
1.22 million sq. km
in 2023
Bolivia, Plurinational State of rank
27th
South Africa rank
24th
Surface area over time
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.22 million sq. km against 1.10 million sq. km in Bolivia, Plurinational State of, a difference of 120,510 sq. km.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Bolivia, Plurinational State of's.
Across all 63 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 24th of 215 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bolivia, Plurinational State of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.10 million sq. km | 1.22 million sq. km | 120,510 sq. km | South Africa |
| 1970s | 1.10 million sq. km | 1.22 million sq. km | 120,510 sq. km | South Africa |
| 1980s | 1.10 million sq. km | 1.22 million sq. km | 120,510 sq. km | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1.10 million sq. km | 1.22 million sq. km | 120,510 sq. km | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1.10 million sq. km | 1.22 million sq. km | 120,510 sq. km | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.10 million sq. km | 1.22 million sq. km | 120,510 sq. km | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.10 million sq. km | 1.22 million sq. km | 120,510 sq. km | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher surface area, Bolivia, Plurinational State of or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1.22 million sq. km against 1.10 million sq. km in Bolivia, Plurinational State of as of 2023.
- What is the difference in surface area between Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa?
- 120,510 sq. km, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa?
- 63 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2023.
- How do Bolivia, Plurinational State of and South Africa rank globally for surface area?
- Bolivia, Plurinational State of ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 24th of 215 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- FAO electronic files and web site, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), publisher: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as Surface area (sq. km). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Surface area is a country's total area, including areas under inland bodies of water and some coastal waterways.