Liechtenstein vs South Africa: Expenditure on primary education

Liechtenstein
38.6%
in 2011
South Africa
38.7%
in 2018
Liechtenstein rank
48th
South Africa rank
47th

Expenditure on primary education over time

  • Liechtenstein
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 38.7% against 38.6% in Liechtenstein, a difference of 0.1%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Liechtenstein ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 47th of 149 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Liechtenstein South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 30.2% 42.1% 11.9% South Africa
2010s 38.6% 40.5% 1.9% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher expenditure on primary education, Liechtenstein or South Africa?
South Africa, at 38.7% against 38.6% in Liechtenstein as of 2018.
What is the difference in expenditure on primary education between Liechtenstein and South Africa?
0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Liechtenstein and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2011.
How do Liechtenstein and South Africa rank globally for expenditure on primary education?
Liechtenstein ranks 48th and South Africa ranks 47th of 149 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Expenditure on primary education (% of government expenditure on education). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Expenditure on primary education (% of government expenditure on education)
Unit
% of government expenditure on education
Source
Stat Bulk Data Download Service, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
173 places, 3,089 data points, 1970–2019
Last refreshed

Expenditure on primary education is expressed as a percentage of total general government expenditure on education. General government usually refers to local, regional and central governments.