Belgium vs South Africa: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant
Belgium
772.02 millions
in 2022
South Africa
1,065 millions
in 2024
Belgium rank
20th
South Africa rank
17th
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,065 millions against 772.02 millions in Belgium, a difference of 292.98 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 1993 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 17th of 147 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,322 millions | 0 millions | 1,322 millions | Belgium |
| 2000s | 923.93 millions | 3,680 millions | 2,756 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 891.72 millions | 5,999 millions | 5,107 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 744.47 millions | 1,269 millions | 524.95 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant, Belgium or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,065 millions against 772.02 millions in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant between Belgium and South Africa?
- 292.98 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1993 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Belgium ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 17th of 147 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education not specified by level, 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