Denmark vs South Africa: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of
Denmark
34.4%
in 2022
South Africa
38.8%
in 2024
Denmark rank
32nd
South Africa rank
29th
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of over time
- Denmark
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 38.8% against 34.4% in Denmark, a difference of 4.4%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 29th of 103 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20.9% | 11.4% | 9.5% | Denmark |
| 2010s | 30.4% | 40.5% | 10.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 32.0% | 41.5% | 9.5% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of, Denmark or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 38.8% against 34.4% in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of between Denmark and South Africa?
- 4.4%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
- How do Denmark and South Africa rank globally for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- Denmark ranks 32nd and South Africa ranks 29th of 103 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of total expenditure in tertiary public institutions (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release