South Africa vs Switzerland: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$
South Africa
7,310 millions
in 2024
Switzerland
6,771 millions
in 2022
South Africa rank
20th
Switzerland rank
23rd
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7,310 millions against 6,771 millions in Switzerland, a difference of 539 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2016 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 23rd of 107 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,294 millions | 5,150 millions | 144.05 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 6,347 millions | 6,183 millions | 163.75 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 7,310 millions against 6,771 millions in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$ between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 539 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for government expenditure on lower secondary education, ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 23rd of 107 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on lower secondary education, PPP$ (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