Ghana vs South Africa: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant
Ghana
1,212 millions
in 2014
South Africa
1,065 millions
in 2024
Ghana rank
15th
South Africa rank
17th
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant over time
- Ghana
- South Africa
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 1,212 millions against 1,065 millions in South Africa, a difference of 147 millions.
That makes Ghana's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 15th and South Africa ranks 17th of 147 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.477 millions | 2,989 millions | 2,988 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 622.99 millions | 5,742 millions | 5,119 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, Ghana or South Africa?
- Ghana, at 1,212 millions against 1,065 millions in South Africa as of 2014.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant between Ghana and South Africa?
- 147 millions, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2014.
- How do Ghana and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on education not specified by level, constant?
- Ghana ranks 15th 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