Belgium vs South Africa: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$
Belgium
6,854 millions
in 2022
South Africa
7,310 millions
in 2024
Belgium rank
22nd
South Africa rank
20th
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7,310 millions against 6,854 millions in Belgium, a difference of 456 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Belgium's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2016 it was South Africa ahead.
Belgium ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 107 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,178 millions | 5,294 millions | 116.17 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 6,402 millions | 6,347 millions | 54.57 millions | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$, Belgium or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 7,310 millions against 6,854 millions in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ between Belgium and South Africa?
- 456 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$?
- Belgium ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 107 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ (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