South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology
South Africa
1.54
in 2024
Zimbabwe
1.52
in 2024
South Africa rank
162nd
Zimbabwe rank
164th
Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.54 against 1.52 in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.02.
The two have swapped places 26 times across 64 shared years of data; in 1961 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 162nd and Zimbabwe ranks 164th of 225 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 7 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.0741 | -0.0113 | 0.0854 | South Africa |
| 1970s | 0.025 | 0.0092 | 0.0158 | South Africa |
| 1980s | 0.3351 | 0.3011 | 0.034 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 0.5161 | 0.4914 | 0.0247 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 0.7247 | 0.3479 | 0.3768 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.13 | 0.7776 | 0.3519 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.13 | 0.7856 | 0.3466 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology, South Africa or Zimbabwe?
- South Africa, at 1.54 against 1.52 in Zimbabwe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 0.02, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 64 years are reported by both, from 1961 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology?
- South Africa ranks 162nd and Zimbabwe ranks 164th of 225 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Monetary Fund, published as Temperature change with respect to a baseline climatology, corresponding to the period 1951-1980 (Not Applicable). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
This dataset provides information on global climate and weather patterns, providing insights into temperature variations, land cover accounts, and shifts in mean sea levels.