South Africa vs Turkmenistan: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$
South Africa
931.85 millions
in 2024
Turkmenistan
1,087 millions
in 2024
South Africa rank
50th
Turkmenistan rank
48th
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Turkmenistan
How they compare
Turkmenistan currently reports 1,087 millions against 931.85 millions in South Africa, a difference of 155.15 millions.
That makes Turkmenistan's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 50th and Turkmenistan ranks 48th of 146 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Turkmenistan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 644.27 millions | 596.1 millions | 48.18 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 922.1 millions | 901.17 millions | 20.92 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$, South Africa or Turkmenistan?
- Turkmenistan, at 1,087 millions against 931.85 millions in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Turkmenistan?
- 155.15 millions, with Turkmenistan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Turkmenistan?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Turkmenistan rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 50th and Turkmenistan ranks 48th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (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