Singapore vs South Africa: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education
Singapore
694.6 millions
in 2023
South Africa
614.85 millions
in 2024
Singapore rank
4th
South Africa rank
6th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- Singapore
- South Africa
How they compare
Singapore currently reports 694.6 millions against 614.85 millions in South Africa, a difference of 79.75 millions.
That makes Singapore's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Singapore has been ahead every year.
Singapore ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 6th of 93 countries.
Singapore has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Singapore | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 630.98 millions | 372.29 millions | 258.69 millions | Singapore |
| 2010s | 903.63 millions | 484.11 millions | 419.52 millions | Singapore |
| 2020s | 812.75 millions | 495.27 millions | 317.48 millions | Singapore |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, Singapore or South Africa?
- Singapore, at 694.6 millions against 614.85 millions in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education between Singapore and South Africa?
- 79.75 millions, with Singapore ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Singapore and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Singapore and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- Singapore ranks 4th and South Africa ranks 6th of 93 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, constant 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