South Africa vs Thailand: Government expenditure on education, US$
South Africa
22,922 millions
in 2024
Thailand
17,335 millions
in 2013
South Africa rank
30th
Thailand rank
33rd
Government expenditure on education, US$ over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 22,922 millions against 17,335 millions in Thailand, a difference of 5,587 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 30th and Thailand ranks 33rd of 181 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,264 millions | 1,694 millions | 2,570 millions | South Africa |
| 1990s | 7,798 millions | 5,139 millions | 2,659 millions | South Africa |
| 2000s | 10,291 millions | 7,728 millions | 2,563 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 21,890 millions | 16,290 millions | 5,600 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, us$, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 22,922 millions against 17,335 millions in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, us$ between South Africa and Thailand?
- 5,587 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2013.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for government expenditure on education, us$?
- South Africa ranks 30th and Thailand ranks 33rd of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, US$ (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