Mexico vs South Africa: 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322))

Mexico
34.29 %
in 2023
South Africa
40.15 %
in 2023
Mexico rank
32nd
South Africa rank
31st

6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) over time

  • Mexico
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 40.15 % against 34.29 % in Mexico, a difference of 5.86 %.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Mexico ahead.

Mexico ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 31st of 165 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Mexico South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 21.78 % 31.09 % 9.31 % South Africa
2010s 25.9 % 36.45 % 10.54 % South Africa
2020s 34.15 % 40.49 % 6.34 % South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)), Mexico or South Africa?
South Africa, at 40.15 % against 34.29 % in Mexico as of 2023.
What is the difference in 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322)) between Mexico and South Africa?
5.86 %, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for 6.4.2 level of water stress (agriculture (isic4 a01 a0210 a0322))?
Mexico ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 31st of 165 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as 6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) — Value. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
6.4.2 Level of water stress (Agriculture (ISIC4 A01 A0210 A0322)) — Value
Unit
%
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
208 places, 4,816 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

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