New Zealand vs South Africa: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$
New Zealand
477.31 millions
in 2023
South Africa
571.24 millions
in 2024
New Zealand rank
8th
South Africa rank
5th
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 571.24 millions against 477.31 millions in New Zealand, a difference of 93.93 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times New Zealand's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 1999 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 5th of 97 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 20.92 millions | 0 millions | 20.92 millions | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 108.67 millions | 0 millions | 108.67 millions | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 353.04 millions | 647.89 millions | 294.86 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 492.81 millions | 479.27 millions | 13.54 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 571.24 millions against 477.31 millions in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 93.93 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$?
- New Zealand ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 5th of 97 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (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