South Africa vs Ukraine: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
South Africa
1,391 millions
in 2024
Ukraine
2,156 millions
in 2021
South Africa rank
6th
Ukraine rank
4th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 2,156 millions against 1,391 millions in South Africa, a difference of 765 millions.
That makes Ukraine's figure about 1.6 times South Africa's.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Ukraine has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 6th and Ukraine ranks 4th of 92 countries.
Ukraine has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,194 millions | 2,869 millions | 1,676 millions | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 1,342 millions | 2,171 millions | 828.77 millions | Ukraine |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, South Africa or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 2,156 millions against 1,391 millions in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 765 millions, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- South Africa ranks 6th and Ukraine ranks 4th of 92 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant 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