Which has higher coastal protection, Poland or South Africa?

South Africa, at 57.87 against 56.38 in Poland as of 2025.

How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?

14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.

The World Bank, published as Coastal protection. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Poland

56.38

in 2025

South Africa

57.87

in 2025

Poland rank

133rd

South Africa rank

130th

South Africa currently reports 57.87 against 56.38 in Poland, a difference of 1.49.

Across all 14 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Poland ranks 133rd and South Africa ranks 130th of 145 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Decade	Poland	South Africa	Difference	Ahead
2010s	56.38	57.86	1.48	South Africa
2020s	56.38	57.87	1.49	South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Which has higher coastal protection, Poland or South Africa?: South Africa, at 57.87 against 56.38 in Poland as of 2025.
What is the difference in coastal protection between Poland and South Africa?: 1.49, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?: 14 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2025.
How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for coastal protection?: Poland ranks 133rd and South Africa ranks 130th of 145 countries.
Where does this data come from?: The World Bank, published as Coastal protection. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.