Portugal vs South Africa: Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of
Portugal
18.8%
in 2022
South Africa
19.6%
in 2024
Portugal rank
54th
South Africa rank
53rd
Current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of over time
- Portugal
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 19.6% against 18.8% in Portugal, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.
Portugal ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 118 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.9% | 11.0% | 5.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 11.0% | 11.9% | 0.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 15.5% | 19.1% | 3.6% | 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, Portugal or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 19.6% against 18.8% in Portugal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of between Portugal and South Africa?
- 0.8%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2022.
- How do Portugal and South Africa rank globally for current expenditure other than staff compensation as a percentage of?
- Portugal ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 118 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 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