South Africa: Political globalization

The latest value from 2023 is 86.76 points, a decline from 88.26 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.54 points, based on data from 191 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 1970 to 2023 is 64.61 points. The minimum value, 36.92 points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 89.18 points was recorded in 2018. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The KOF Political Globalization Index for South Africa and other countries measures the number of embassies and high commissions in South Africa; the number of international organizations to which it is a member; and the number of UN peace missions South Africa participates in. Also included are the number of treaties signed between South Africa and other countries since 1945.

Definition: The degree of political globalization is determined by the number of embassies and high commissions in a country, the number of international organizations to which the country is a member, the number of UN peace missions a country participated in, and the number of treaties signed between two or more states. More information and the original data can be obtained here.