Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$
Saudi Arabia
72,249 millions
in 2008
South Africa
55,822 millions
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
19th
South Africa rank
22nd
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 72,249 millions against 55,822 millions in South Africa, a difference of 16,427 millions.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 166 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 51,422 millions | 25,366 millions | 26,055 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 72,743 millions | 28,369 millions | 44,374 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant ppp$, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 72,249 millions against 55,822 millions in South Africa as of 2008.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 16,427 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2008.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). 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