New Zealand vs South Africa: Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$
New Zealand
2,616 millions
in 2023
South Africa
2,897 millions
in 2024
New Zealand rank
29th
South Africa rank
27th
Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2,897 millions against 2,616 millions in New Zealand, a difference of 281 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.
Across all 8 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 27th of 111 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,763 millions | 2,481 millions | 717.5 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2,442 millions | 3,043 millions | 600.95 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2,897 millions against 2,616 millions in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$ between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 281 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on lower secondary education, us$?
- New Zealand ranks 29th and South Africa ranks 27th of 111 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on lower secondary education, US$ (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