Subfield · Economics and Econometrics · South Africa
Economics and Econometrics research in South Africa
University of Johannesburg ranks first in South Africa for Economics and Econometrics research in 2022–2025 (#9 worldwide), followed by University of Pretoria and University of South Africa.
- South Africa's world rank
- #16 of 101 countries, 2022–2025
- Works, 2022–2025
- 3.1k
- Top-10% rate
- 32.1%
- Ranked institutions
- 14
Research strength only: this says nothing about teaching, admissions or cost.
What is the best university for Economics and Econometrics in South Africa?
| # | Institution | World rank | Score | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of JohannesburgJohannesburg | #9 | 69.3 | 42.4% | 500 |
| 2 | University of PretoriaPretoria | #115 | 33.6 | 36.8% | 214 |
| 3 | University of South AfricaPretoria | #235 | 23.6 | 29.6% | 271 |
| 4 | University of the WitwatersrandJohannesburg | #261 | 22.2 | 33.6% | 219 |
| 5 | University of KwaZulu-NatalDurban | #323 | 19.2 | 31.3% | 192 |
| 6 | North-West UniversityPotchefstroom | #326 | 19.0 | 31.7% | 174 |
| 7 | University of Cape TownRondebosch | #331 | 18.8 | 31.2% | 160 |
| 8 | Walter Sisulu UniversityMthatha | #353 | 17.9 | 29.6% | 129 |
| 9 | University of the Free StateBloemfontein | #498 | 13.1 | 38.9% | 98 |
| 10 | Stellenbosch UniversityStellenbosch | #499 | 13.1 | 24.8% | 133 |
| 11 | Nelson Mandela UniversityPort Elizabeth | #512 | 12.7 | 42.9% | 81 |
| 12 | Durban University of TechnologyDurban | #765 | 7.1 | 29.0% | 81 |
| 13 | University of the Western CapeCape Town | #826 | 6.0 | 28.1% | 82 |
| 14 | University of LimpopoPolokwane | #1,100 | 2.0 | 13.8% | 78 |
Institutions in South Africa above the floor of 40 fractional works in Economics and Econometrics, ordered by their worldwide rank on research quality, 2022–2025.
Who are the top Economics and Econometrics researchers in South Africa?
Di McIntyre, Johan Fourie and Johann F. Kirsten rank highest among researchers based in South Africa.
- 1Di McIntyre#99,327 worldwide overall164 citations · 22 works
- 2Johan Fourie#280,787 worldwide overall194 citations · 19 works
- 3Johann F. Kirsten#435,377 worldwide overall218 citations · 17 works
- 4Nicholas M. Odhiambo#488,016 worldwide overall339 citations · 47 works
- 5Rangan Gupta#493,694 worldwide overall1.3k citations · 214 works
- 6Mthuli Ncube#537,608 worldwide overall159 citations · 20 works
- 7Chris Bateman#766,361 worldwide overall125 citations · 32 works
- 8Paul Alagidede#767,374 worldwide overall115 citations · 18 works
- 9Daniel Meyer#916,500 worldwide overall83 citations · 19 works
- 10Alan Whiteside#994,516 worldwide overall49 citations · 29 works
- 11Nicholas Ngepah#1,088,857 worldwide overall79 citations · 17 works
- 12Alain Kabundi#1,173,779 worldwide overall55 citations · 16 works
- 13Goodness C. Aye#1,179,524 worldwide overall73 citations · 32 works
- 14Ramos Mabugu#1,180,101 worldwide overall47 citations · 19 works
- 15Eliphas Ndou#1,264,166 worldwide overall18 citations · 59 works
How South Africa compares with other countries in Economics and Econometrics