South Africa edition
Am I rich in South Africa?
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What counts as rich in South Africa?
South Africa is one of the most unequal countries in the world when it comes to wealth. The gap between the typical adult and the top 10% is enormous.
The median adult in South Africa holds about R38,000. The top 10% starts at roughly R684,000, and the top 1% at about R5 million.
| To be in the… | You need about |
|---|---|
| Richer half | R38,000 |
| Top 25% | R176,000 |
| Top 10% | R684,000 |
| Top 1% | R5 million |
Net wealth per adult, in ZAR. Couples split their wealth equally. Source: World Inequality Database · How we calculate →
Everyone in South Africa, lined up
All adults in South Africa from poorest to richest, in 20 groups of 5%. Bar height is how much each group typically owns. Tap a bar to see the numbers.
South Africa vs the world
A typical adult in South Africa, with about R38,000, is richer than about 24% of adults worldwide. To join the world's top 10%, an adult needs about R2.5 million in local money, and the top 1% in South Africa starts at about R5 million.
Questions people in South Africa ask
What net worth puts you in the top 10% in South Africa?
About R684,000 per adult, according to the World Inequality Database.
Is R1 million a lot in South Africa?
It puts an adult in about the top 7% in South Africa, and in the top 19% of the world.
Does my retirement annuity count?
Yes. Add retirement annuities and pension funds, property, savings and investments.
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