South Africa vs Brazil A tale of two rainbow nations
seems like a fitting enough title to describe both South Africa and Brazil in the same context,
due to their ethnic diversity and multicultural demographic landscape. One being on the southern
edge of the African continent and the other on the east coast of south America. today we’re
going to explore exactly what makes either south Africa or Brazil better than the other and you can
let us know in the comments who you think is truly better. But before we get into any other of that,
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Ok its South Africa Vs Brazil and where better to begin than GDP? The GDP or Gross
Domestic Product is important because it gives information about the size of the economy and how
an economy is performing. The growth rate of real GDP is often used as an indicator of the
general health of the economy. In broad terms, an increase in real GDP is interpreted as a sign
that the economy is doing well. South Africa has GDP of 813.1 billion dollars and Brazil
has a GDP of 3.4 trillion dollars. Also known as government debt or national debt,
public debt refers to the sum of all government borrowings owed to lenders within the country.
South Africa’s public debt is 84% of GDP and Brazil has a public debt of 53% of GDP.
The GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the total GDP by the number of people living in the
country. A higher GDP per capita indicates a superior standard of living. South Africa
has a GDP per capita of 13,865 dollars and Brazil has GDP per capita of 16,662 dollars.
The inflation rate represents the annual price increase for goods and services,
indicating a decrease in the purchasing power of a country’s currency.
South Africa has an inflation rate of 5.3% and Brazil has an inflation rate
of 3.4%. The real GDP growth rate represents the year-over-year GDP growth, calculated by taking
into account the price fluctuations caused by inflation. South Africa has a real GDP growth
of 1.3% and Brazil has a real GDP growth of 1%. The unemployment rate is probably the best-known
labour market measure and certainly one of the most widely quoted by media in many countries.
The unemployment rate is a useful measure of the underutilization of the labour supply.
It reflects the inability of an economy to generate employment for those persons who
want to work but are not doing so, even though they are available for employment and actively
seeking work. It is thus seen as an indicator of the efficiency and effectiveness of an economy
to absorb its labour force and of the performance of the labour market.
South Africa has an unemployment rate of 27.5% and Brazil has an unemployment rate of 12.8%.
The number of young people with ages between 15-24 who are unemployed during a specific year.
The youth unemployment rate is calculated as a percent of the total youth labor force. South
Africa has a youth unemployment rate of 53.4% and Mexico has a youth unemployment rate of 28.5%.
The total surface is a very important metric as more land means more allocation of space
towards sectors like agriculture, real estate and living space. It can be nice to live in big cities
or countries, as a larger space may offer more options for residents and visitors. South Africa
has a total surface area of 1 219 090 km² and Brazil has a total surface area of 8 515 770 km².
The average temperature of a country is very important as high temperatures are known to harm
crop productivity, but they also harm people’s ability to work. People are known to be very
sensitive to temperature, So as a country warms up, millions of people start to experience warmer
temperatures and their productivity starts to decline. The average temperature of South Africa
is 17.5 degrees Celsius and the average temperature of is 22 degrees Celsius.
The percentage of land covered by forests. Forests have a key role in removing pollutants
and cleansing the air. Forests serve multiple environmental, socio-economic, and cultural roles
in many countries. They are among the most diverse and widespread ecosystems of the world. Forests
provide many significant resources and functions including wood products and non-wood products,
recreational opportunities, habitat for wildlife, conservation of biological diversity, water and
soil, and play a crucial role in the global carbon cycle. the percentage of South Africa’s
land covered by forest is 7.6% and the percentage of land covered by forest in Brazil is 61.9%.
The percentage of land dedicated to agricultural use, including arable land,
permanent crops, and permanent pasture is known as the country’s agricultural land.
Agricultural land provides the largest share of food supplies and ensures an essential
number of ecosystem services. The percentage of South Africa’s land dedicated to agricultural
use is 79.4% and the percentage of Brazil’s land dedicated to agricultural use is 32.9%.
Coasts are important zones in natural ecosystems, often home to a wide range
of biodiversity. On land, they harbor important ecosystems such as freshwater
or estuarine wetlands, which are important for bird populations and other terrestrial animals.
South Africa has a coastline of 2,798 km and Brazil has a coastline of 7,491km.
Water is also a critical input to production in a number of economic sectors. Water is used
to extract energy and mineral resources from the earth, refine petroleum and chemicals, roll steel,
mill paper, and produce uncounted other goods, from semiconductors to the foods and beverages
that line supermarket shelves. South Africa’s total water area, summing up all inland waters
including lakes, rivers, reservoirs and wetlands is 4 620 km² and Brazil’s total water area,
summing up all inland waters including lakes, rivers, reservoirs and wetlands is 157 630 km².
Populous cities or countries usually offer better employment opportunities
because of their large economies. Big cities attract companies and business investment,
and are usually important cultural centers and research hubs. South Africa has a total
population of 57.73 million people and Brazil has a total population of 210.15 million people.
Population density shows how cramped or spread out inhabitants are.
Cities or countries with high population densities can be considered overpopulated,
which can be a problem if the infrastructure is underdeveloped. South Africa has a population
density of 47 people/km² and Brazil has a population density of 25 people/km².
The average life expectancy at birth is the number of years that the population of a
country is expected to live. This metric reflects the overall quality of life. South Africa has an
average life expectancy of 64.1 years and Brazil has an average life expectancy of 74.3 years.
The average life expectancy at birth for the South Africa’s female population is 65.6 years
and the average life expectancy at birth for the Brazil’s female population is 78 years.
The average life expectancy at birth for the South Africa’s male population is 62.7 years
and the average life expectancy at birth for the Brazil’s male population is 70.7 years.
The death rate, also called crude death rate, represents the number of annual deaths per 1,000
people at midyear. South Africa has a death rate of 9.3 deaths per thousand and Brazil
has a death rate of 6.7 deaths per thousand. The birth rate, also known as crude birth rate,
refers to the annual number of births per 1,000 people. Calculated midyear,
it is one of the main factors used to determine the population growth rate. South Africa has a
birth rate of 19.9 births per thousand and Brazil has a birth rate of 13.9 deaths per thousand.
The average number of children born to each woman. For calculating the total fertility rate, it is
assumed that all women live to the end of their childbearing years and give birth in alignment
with the prevailing age-specific fertility rates in the country. On this scale South
Africa has a fertility rate of 2.26 and Brazil has a fertility rate of 1.75 on the same scale.
Cities or countries with younger population have usually better development perspectives.
Because young societies are more dynamic and creative. South Africa’s population
has a median age of 27.4 years and Brazil’s population has a median age of 32.4 years.
Generally, a lower median age is considered better because a younger population is healthier.
However, countries with an extremely low median age are often facing socio-economic problems,
especially poverty. South Africa’s has a median female population age of 27.6 years and Brazil
has a median female population age of 33.3 years. South Africa’s has a median male population age
of 27.2 years and Brazil has a median male population age of 31.5 years. The total
labor force of a country represents the number of people working or willing to work. South Africa
has a labor force of 22.19 million people And Brazil has a labor force of 104.2 million people.
Electricity is an essential part of modern life and important of any economy.
People use electricity for lighting, heating, cooling, and refrigeration and for operating
appliances, computers, electronics, machinery, and public transportation systems.
South Africa has an electrification rate of 84.2% and Brazil has an electrification rate of 98%.
Roads make a crucial contribution to economic development and growth and bring important
social benefits. They are of vital importance in order to make a nation grow and develop.
In addition, providing access to employment, social, health and education services makes a
road network crucial in fighting against poverty. The total length of South Africa’s paved and
unpaved roads is 20 986 km and the total length of Brazil’s paved and unpaved roads is 29 850 km.
The number of physicians (generalist and specialist medical doctors) per 1,000 people.
According to the World Health Organization, there should be
more than 2.3 health workers per 1,000 people in order to cover the primary healthcare needs.
South Africa has 0.91 physicians per thousand and Brazil has 2.15 physicians per thousand.
The percentage of South Africa’s population with access to improved drinking water sources,
such as piped water or protected wells is 93.2% and the percentage of Brazil’s population with
access to improved drinking water sources, such as piped water or protected wells is 98.1%.
In hindsight Brazil shapes up pretty well against south Africa.
But we’ll leave that for you to decide in the comment section below.
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