South Africa vs Thailand: Government expenditure on education, constant US$
South Africa
24,672 millions
in 2024
Thailand
17,841 millions
in 2013
South Africa rank
29th
Thailand rank
32nd
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 24,672 millions against 17,841 millions in Thailand, a difference of 6,831 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 29th and Thailand ranks 32nd of 174 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9,254 millions | 3,593 millions | 5,661 millions | South Africa |
| 1990s | 11,308 millions | 8,337 millions | 2,970 millions | South Africa |
| 2000s | 13,097 millions | 12,571 millions | 526.75 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 19,002 millions | 17,375 millions | 1,627 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant us$, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 24,672 millions against 17,841 millions in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant us$ between South Africa and Thailand?
- 6,831 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2013.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- South Africa ranks 29th and Thailand ranks 32nd of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (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