South African vs Belgian Community Comparison
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South Africans
Belgians
8,851
SOCIAL INDEX
86.0/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
44th/ 347
SOCIAL RANK
7,372
SOCIAL INDEX
71.2/ 100
SOCIAL RATING
120th/ 347
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Belgian Integration in South African Communities
The statistical analysis conducted on geographies consisting of 155,845,344 people shows a moderate positive correlation between the proportion of Belgians within South African communities in the United States with a correlation coefficient (R) of 0.441. On average, for every 1% (one percent) increase in South Africans within a typical geography, there is an increase of 0.187% in Belgians. To illustrate, in a geography comprising of 100,000 individuals, a rise of 1,000 South Africans corresponds to an increase of 187.0 Belgians.
South African vs Belgian Income
When considering income, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in per capita income ($50,044 compared to $43,951, a difference of 13.9%), median household income ($93,379 compared to $84,008, a difference of 11.2%), and median male earnings ($61,460 compared to $55,361, a difference of 11.0%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of householder income under 25 years ($51,383 compared to $50,113, a difference of 2.5%), wage/income gap (28.0% compared to 28.8%, a difference of 2.7%), and median female earnings ($41,825 compared to $38,382, a difference of 9.0%).
Income Metric | South African | Belgian |
Per Capita Income | Exceptional $50,044 | Average $43,951 |
Median Family Income | Exceptional $113,229 | Average $102,788 |
Median Household Income | Exceptional $93,379 | Fair $84,008 |
Median Earnings | Exceptional $50,752 | Average $46,375 |
Median Male Earnings | Exceptional $61,460 | Good $55,361 |
Median Female Earnings | Exceptional $41,825 | Tragic $38,382 |
Householder Age | Under 25 years | Poor $51,383 | Tragic $50,113 |
Householder Age | 25 - 44 years | Exceptional $103,160 | Average $94,262 |
Householder Age | 45 - 64 years | Exceptional $109,719 | Average $100,060 |
Householder Age | Over 65 years | Exceptional $65,652 | Fair $59,915 |
Wage/Income Gap | Tragic 28.0% | Tragic 28.8% |
South African vs Belgian Poverty
When considering poverty, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in married-couple family poverty (4.6% compared to 4.2%, a difference of 7.9%), seniors poverty over the age of 65 (10.3% compared to 9.5%, a difference of 7.9%), and female poverty among 18-24 year olds (21.1% compared to 19.9%, a difference of 6.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of child poverty among boys under 16 (15.2% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 0.050%), child poverty under the age of 16 (15.0% compared to 14.9%, a difference of 0.56%), and child poverty among girls under 16 (15.5% compared to 15.2%, a difference of 2.1%).
Poverty Metric | South African | Belgian |
Poverty | Excellent 11.7% | Exceptional 11.4% |
Families | Exceptional 8.2% | Exceptional 8.0% |
Males | Excellent 10.7% | Exceptional 10.3% |
Females | Excellent 12.8% | Exceptional 12.4% |
Females 18 to 24 years | Tragic 21.1% | Good 19.9% |
Females 25 to 34 years | Excellent 13.0% | Average 13.4% |
Children Under 5 years | Exceptional 16.2% | Good 16.7% |
Children Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.0% | Exceptional 14.9% |
Boys Under 16 years | Exceptional 15.2% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Girls Under 16 years | Excellent 15.5% | Exceptional 15.2% |
Single Males | Average 12.8% | Tragic 13.5% |
Single Females | Excellent 20.4% | Poor 21.5% |
Single Fathers | Good 16.1% | Tragic 16.8% |
Single Mothers | Excellent 28.5% | Poor 29.7% |
Married Couples | Exceptional 4.6% | Exceptional 4.2% |
Seniors Over 65 years | Exceptional 10.3% | Exceptional 9.5% |
Seniors Over 75 years | Excellent 11.7% | Exceptional 11.0% |
Receiving Food Stamps | Exceptional 10.0% | Exceptional 10.2% |
South African vs Belgian Unemployment
When considering unemployment, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in unemployment among seniors over 75 years (7.5% compared to 9.9%, a difference of 31.6%), female unemployment (5.2% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 12.8%), and unemployment (5.1% compared to 4.6%, a difference of 9.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of unemployment among ages 65 to 74 years (5.2% compared to 5.0%, a difference of 3.9%), unemployment among women with children under 6 years (7.3% compared to 7.6%, a difference of 3.9%), and unemployment among ages 55 to 59 years (4.7% compared to 4.5%, a difference of 4.4%).
Unemployment Metric | South African | Belgian |
Unemployment | Exceptional 5.1% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Males | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Females | Good 5.2% | Exceptional 4.6% |
Youth < 25 | Exceptional 11.1% | Exceptional 10.6% |
Age | 16 to 19 years | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 15.9% |
Age | 20 to 24 years | Excellent 10.1% | Exceptional 9.6% |
Age | 25 to 29 years | Good 6.6% | Exceptional 6.3% |
Age | 30 to 34 years | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 5.1% |
Age | 35 to 44 years | Average 4.7% | Exceptional 4.3% |
Age | 45 to 54 years | Exceptional 4.4% | Exceptional 4.1% |
Age | 55 to 59 years | Exceptional 4.7% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 60 to 64 years | Good 4.8% | Exceptional 4.5% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 5.2% | Exceptional 5.0% |
Seniors > 65 | Exceptional 5.0% | Exceptional 4.8% |
Seniors > 75 | Exceptional 7.5% | Tragic 9.9% |
Women w/ Children < 6 | Exceptional 7.3% | Good 7.6% |
Women w/ Children 6 to 17 | Exceptional 8.7% | Tragic 9.2% |
Women w/ Children < 18 | Good 5.4% | Exceptional 4.9% |
South African vs Belgian Labor Participation
When considering labor participation, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in in labor force | age 16-19 (36.7% compared to 43.4%, a difference of 18.1%), in labor force | age 20-24 (75.0% compared to 77.8%, a difference of 3.6%), and in labor force | age 45-54 (82.6% compared to 83.4%, a difference of 0.94%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of in labor force | age 20-64 (79.7% compared to 79.9%, a difference of 0.25%), in labor force | age 30-34 (85.0% compared to 85.2%, a difference of 0.27%), and in labor force | age 25-29 (85.0% compared to 85.5%, a difference of 0.67%).
Labor Participation Metric | South African | Belgian |
In Labor Force | Age > 16 | Good 65.3% | Poor 64.7% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-64 | Good 79.7% | Excellent 79.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 16-19 | Average 36.7% | Exceptional 43.4% |
In Labor Force | Age 20-24 | Average 75.0% | Exceptional 77.8% |
In Labor Force | Age 25-29 | Excellent 85.0% | Exceptional 85.5% |
In Labor Force | Age 30-34 | Excellent 85.0% | Exceptional 85.2% |
In Labor Force | Age 35-44 | Fair 84.3% | Exceptional 84.9% |
In Labor Force | Age 45-54 | Fair 82.6% | Exceptional 83.4% |
South African vs Belgian Family Structure
When considering family structure, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in single father households (2.1% compared to 2.3%, a difference of 9.9%), divorced or separated (11.8% compared to 12.3%, a difference of 3.8%), and births to unmarried women (30.5% compared to 31.6%, a difference of 3.6%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of single mother households (5.8% compared to 5.8%, a difference of 0.30%), family households (63.4% compared to 63.8%, a difference of 0.49%), and married-couple households (47.3% compared to 48.0%, a difference of 1.6%).
Family Structure Metric | South African | Belgian |
Family Households | Tragic 63.4% | Tragic 63.8% |
Family Households with Children | Average 27.4% | Tragic 26.9% |
Married-couple Households | Excellent 47.3% | Exceptional 48.0% |
Average Family Size | Tragic 3.17 | Tragic 3.11 |
Single Father Households | Exceptional 2.1% | Average 2.3% |
Single Mother Households | Exceptional 5.8% | Exceptional 5.8% |
Currently Married | Exceptional 47.6% | Exceptional 48.7% |
Divorced or Separated | Excellent 11.8% | Tragic 12.3% |
Births to Unmarried Women | Excellent 30.5% | Average 31.6% |
South African vs Belgian Vehicle Availability
When considering vehicle availability, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in no vehicles in household (10.2% compared to 8.0%, a difference of 28.3%), 3 or more vehicles in household (19.3% compared to 21.2%, a difference of 9.6%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 9.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of 1 or more vehicles in household (90.0% compared to 92.1%, a difference of 2.4%), 2 or more vehicles in household (56.2% compared to 59.3%, a difference of 5.4%), and 4 or more vehicles in household (6.2% compared to 6.8%, a difference of 9.1%).
Vehicle Availability Metric | South African | Belgian |
No Vehicles Available | Good 10.2% | Exceptional 8.0% |
1+ Vehicles Available | Good 90.0% | Exceptional 92.1% |
2+ Vehicles Available | Excellent 56.2% | Exceptional 59.3% |
3+ Vehicles Available | Fair 19.3% | Exceptional 21.2% |
4+ Vehicles Available | Fair 6.2% | Exceptional 6.8% |
South African vs Belgian Education Level
When considering education level, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in professional degree (5.7% compared to 4.3%, a difference of 32.0%), doctorate degree (2.3% compared to 1.8%, a difference of 27.2%), and master's degree (18.1% compared to 14.5%, a difference of 25.1%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of ged/equivalency (87.5% compared to 87.7%, a difference of 0.19%), nursery school (98.3% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.21%), and kindergarten (98.3% compared to 98.5%, a difference of 0.21%).
Education Level Metric | South African | Belgian |
No Schooling Completed | Exceptional 1.8% | Exceptional 1.6% |
Nursery School | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.5% |
Kindergarten | Exceptional 98.3% | Exceptional 98.5% |
1st Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.4% |
2nd Grade | Exceptional 98.2% | Exceptional 98.4% |
3rd Grade | Exceptional 98.1% | Exceptional 98.3% |
4th Grade | Exceptional 97.9% | Exceptional 98.2% |
5th Grade | Exceptional 97.7% | Exceptional 98.1% |
6th Grade | Exceptional 97.5% | Exceptional 97.9% |
7th Grade | Exceptional 96.6% | Exceptional 97.2% |
8th Grade | Exceptional 96.4% | Exceptional 97.0% |
9th Grade | Exceptional 95.6% | Exceptional 96.3% |
10th Grade | Exceptional 94.7% | Exceptional 95.4% |
11th Grade | Exceptional 93.6% | Exceptional 94.2% |
12th Grade, No Diploma | Exceptional 92.4% | Exceptional 92.9% |
High School Diploma | Exceptional 90.6% | Exceptional 91.2% |
GED/Equivalency | Exceptional 87.5% | Exceptional 87.7% |
College, Under 1 year | Exceptional 69.7% | Good 66.2% |
College, 1 year or more | Exceptional 64.1% | Average 59.7% |
Associate's Degree | Exceptional 51.4% | Average 46.3% |
Bachelor's Degree | Exceptional 43.6% | Fair 37.0% |
Master's Degree | Exceptional 18.1% | Fair 14.5% |
Professional Degree | Exceptional 5.7% | Fair 4.3% |
Doctorate Degree | Exceptional 2.3% | Average 1.8% |
South African vs Belgian Disability
When considering disability, the most significant differences between South African and Belgian communities in the United States are seen in disability age under 5 (1.1% compared to 1.4%, a difference of 28.6%), disability age 18 to 34 (6.5% compared to 7.4%, a difference of 13.7%), and hearing disability (3.1% compared to 3.5%, a difference of 13.2%). Conversely, both communities are more comparable in terms of vision disability (2.1% compared to 2.1%, a difference of 0.50%), disability age over 75 (45.5% compared to 45.8%, a difference of 0.53%), and cognitive disability (16.9% compared to 16.7%, a difference of 1.2%).
Disability Metric | South African | Belgian |
Disability | Exceptional 11.4% | Tragic 12.3% |
Males | Excellent 11.0% | Tragic 12.1% |
Females | Exceptional 11.8% | Tragic 12.5% |
Age | Under 5 years | Exceptional 1.1% | Tragic 1.4% |
Age | 5 to 17 years | Good 5.5% | Tragic 5.8% |
Age | 18 to 34 years | Good 6.5% | Tragic 7.4% |
Age | 35 to 64 years | Exceptional 10.7% | Poor 11.7% |
Age | 65 to 74 years | Exceptional 21.9% | Excellent 22.7% |
Age | Over 75 years | Exceptional 45.5% | Exceptional 45.8% |
Vision | Good 2.1% | Good 2.1% |
Hearing | Fair 3.1% | Tragic 3.5% |
Cognitive | Exceptional 16.9% | Exceptional 16.7% |
Ambulatory | Exceptional 5.9% | Fair 6.2% |
Self-Care | Exceptional 2.3% | Exceptional 2.4% |