South Africa vs Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Government expenditure on education, US$
South Africa
22,922 millions
in 2024
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
22,672 millions
in 2009
South Africa rank
30th
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank
31st
Government expenditure on education, US$ over time
- South Africa
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 22,922 millions against 22,672 millions in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, a difference of 250 millions.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 30th and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 31st of 181 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,087 millions | 2,036 millions | 2,050 millions | South Africa |
| 1990s | 6,931 millions | 2,135 millions | 4,796 millions | South Africa |
| 2000s | 13,880 millions | 12,587 millions | 1,293 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, us$, South Africa or Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- South Africa, at 22,922 millions against 22,672 millions in Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, us$ between South Africa and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- 250 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2009.
- How do South Africa and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank globally for government expenditure on education, us$?
- South Africa ranks 30th and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 31st of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, US$ (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