Netherlands vs South Africa: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of
Netherlands
17.8%
in 2022
South Africa
18.0%
in 2024
Netherlands rank
46th
South Africa rank
45th
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of over time
- Netherlands
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18.0% against 17.8% in Netherlands, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Netherlands ahead.
Netherlands ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 45th of 99 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Netherlands averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Netherlands | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 17.0% | 12.5% | 4.5% | Netherlands |
| 2020s | 16.6% | 16.8% | 0.3% | 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, Netherlands or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 18.0% against 17.8% in Netherlands as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of between Netherlands and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Netherlands and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2022.
- How do Netherlands and South Africa rank globally for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- Netherlands ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 45th of 99 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 lower secondary 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