South Africa vs Switzerland: Deforestation embedded trade
South Africa
6,288
in 2023
Switzerland
5,853
in 2023
South Africa rank
29th
Switzerland rank
31st
Deforestation embedded trade over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6,288 against 5,853 in Switzerland, a difference of 435.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 29th and Switzerland ranks 31st of 178 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Switzerland in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,416 | 9,623 | 10,793 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 27,539 | 13,880 | 13,659 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 7,619 | 9,083 | 1,463 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher deforestation embedded trade, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 6,288 against 5,853 in Switzerland as of 2023.
- What is the difference in deforestation embedded trade between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 435, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for deforestation embedded trade?
- South Africa ranks 29th and Switzerland ranks 31st of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Deforestation embedded trade. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.