UNCTAD index of how well a country is connected to global container shipping networks (2004 maximum = 100). Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Retrieved 15 Oct 2026.
| Period | Liner Shipping Connectivity |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 39.1 |
| 2020 | 41.3 |
| 2019 | 39.9 |
| 2018 | 38.4 |
| 2017 | 40 |
| 2016 | 39.6 |
| 2015 | 35.3 |
| 2014 | 38.4 |
| 2013 | 39.3 |
| 2012 | 34.1 |
| 2011 | 35 |
| 2010 | 33.9 |
170 of 207 indicators carry a figure for South Africa, grouped by topic.