Iran, Islamic Republic of vs South Africa: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$
Iran, Islamic Republic of
1,419 millions
in 2022
South Africa
1,441 millions
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
6th
South Africa rank
5th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,441 millions against 1,419 millions in Iran, Islamic Republic of, a difference of 22 millions.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Iran, Islamic Republic of has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 5th of 92 countries.
Iran, Islamic Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 901.55 millions | 461.92 millions | 439.64 millions | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 1,789 millions | 1,030 millions | 758.19 millions | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 1,397 millions | 1,060 millions | 336.72 millions | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$, Iran, Islamic Republic of or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,441 millions against 1,419 millions in Iran, Islamic Republic of as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ between Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
- 22 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2022.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 5th of 92 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (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