Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Government expenditure on education, PPP$
Saudi Arabia
68,482 millions
in 2008
South Africa
57,830 millions
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
20th
South Africa rank
21st
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 68,482 millions against 57,830 millions in South Africa, a difference of 10,652 millions.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 21st of 169 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 37,126 millions | 15,253 millions | 21,872 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 61,974 millions | 20,427 millions | 41,547 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, ppp$, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 68,482 millions against 57,830 millions in South Africa as of 2008.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, ppp$ between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 10,652 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2008.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 21st of 169 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (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