Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of GDP in South Africa
South Africa: Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1974–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp in 2025.
That represents a change of up 303.9% on the previous year and up 1,599.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 1996.
That places South Africa 20th out of 201 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -24.9% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -26.0% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -37.7% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -63.3% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -55.8% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -53.5% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +72.0% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +37.6% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -63.7% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +12.0% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -37.0% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -39.2% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +142.9% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -67.1% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -77.0% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +66.4% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +47.3% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +96.6% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +308.3% |
| 2025 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +303.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp in South Africa?
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp in South Africa was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1974.
- What is the lowest diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1996.
- How does South Africa rank for diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp?
- South Africa ranks 20th out of 201 countries with data for 2025.
- Is diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,599.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Diphtheria - number of reported cases, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Diphtheria - number of reported cases divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Diphtheria - number of reported cases ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Diphtheria - number of reported cases World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Diphtheria - number of reported cases divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.