Hong Kong, China vs South Africa: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$
Hong Kong, China
1,100 millions
in 2024
South Africa
931.85 millions
in 2024
Hong Kong, China rank
47th
South Africa rank
50th
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Hong Kong, China
- South Africa
How they compare
Hong Kong, China currently reports 1,100 millions against 931.85 millions in South Africa, a difference of 168.15 millions.
That makes Hong Kong, China's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 22 shared years of data; in 2001 it was South Africa ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 50th of 146 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 329.09 millions | 349.5 millions | 20.41 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 805.77 millions | 673.46 millions | 132.31 millions | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 1,208 millions | 920.7 millions | 287.03 millions | Hong Kong, China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$, Hong Kong, China or South Africa?
- Hong Kong, China, at 1,100 millions against 931.85 millions in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ between Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 168.15 millions, with Hong Kong, China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong, China and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 47th and South Africa ranks 50th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (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