Nelson Mandela

Legacy

🇿🇦South Africa

Rank #143

Score: 59

About Nelson Mandela

Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) was the first Black President of South Africa (1994–1999), a global symbol of the anti-apartheid struggle and reconciliation. His leadership emphasized national unity, peace, and moral integrity, guiding the country through its transition from apartheid to a multiracial democracy.

Scoring Breakdown

Detailed analysis of the politician's score.

HDI

~ 0.740 (South Africa, ND-GAIN / data)8/10

Source: ND-GAIN Country Index — South Africa (2023 )

GDP per capita

~ $15,194 (ND-GAIN / economic data)7/10

Source: ND-GAIN — South Africa GDP per capita PPP (2023 )

Gini coefficient

~ 0.63 (BTI 2024 report)4/10

Source: BTI 2024 Country Report — South Africa (2024 )

Employment rate