Georgia vs South Africa: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant
Georgia
829.2 millions
in 2021
South Africa
1,065 millions
in 2024
Georgia rank
19th
South Africa rank
17th
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant over time
- Georgia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,065 millions against 829.2 millions in Georgia, a difference of 235.8 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Georgia's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 1994 it was Georgia ahead.
Georgia ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 17th of 147 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Georgia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Georgia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 65.62 millions | 0 millions | 65.62 millions | Georgia |
| 2000s | 38.57 millions | 4,025 millions | 3,986 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 533.17 millions | 6,270 millions | 5,737 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 829.2 millions | 1,496 millions | 667.01 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, Georgia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,065 millions against 829.2 millions in Georgia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant between Georgia and South Africa?
- 235.8 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Georgia and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2021.
- How do Georgia and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Georgia ranks 19th 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