Belgium vs South Africa: Government expenditure on education, PPP$
Belgium
49,964 millions
in 2022
South Africa
57,830 millions
in 2024
Belgium rank
23rd
South Africa rank
21st
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 57,830 millions against 49,964 millions in Belgium, a difference of 7,866 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Belgium's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 21st of 169 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 9,966 millions | 14,794 millions | 4,829 millions | South Africa |
| 2000s | 24,055 millions | 26,213 millions | 2,158 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 33,909 millions | 39,990 millions | 6,081 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 46,185 millions | 50,449 millions | 4,263 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, ppp$, Belgium or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 57,830 millions against 49,964 millions in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, ppp$ between Belgium and South Africa?
- 7,866 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, ppp$?
- Belgium ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 21st of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (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