South Africa vs United States of America: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$
South Africa
571.24 millions
in 2024
United States of America
4,494 millions
in 2021
South Africa rank
5th
United States of America rank
2nd
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ over time
- South Africa
- United States of America
How they compare
United States of America currently reports 4,494 millions against 571.24 millions in South Africa, a difference of 3,923 millions.
That makes United States of America's figure about 7.9 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, United States of America has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 2nd of 97 countries.
United States of America has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 592.24 millions | 3,129 millions | 2,537 millions | United States of America |
| 2020s | 550.58 millions | 4,769 millions | 4,218 millions | United States of America |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$, South Africa or United States of America?
- United States of America, at 4,494 millions against 571.24 millions in South Africa as of 2021.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ between South Africa and United States of America?
- 3,923 millions, with United States of America ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and United States of America?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and United States of America rank globally for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$?
- South Africa ranks 5th and United States of America ranks 2nd of 97 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ (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