Costa Rica vs South Africa: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$
Costa Rica
401.64 millions
in 2023
South Africa
411.86 millions
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
54th
South Africa rank
53rd
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 411.86 millions against 401.64 millions in Costa Rica, a difference of 10.22 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 156 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 105.08 millions | 0.711 millions | 104.37 millions | Costa Rica |
| 2000s | 139.67 millions | 179.91 millions | 40.24 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 237.79 millions | 297.66 millions | 59.87 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 287.95 millions | 405.7 millions | 117.75 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 us$, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 411.86 millions against 401.64 millions in Costa Rica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$ between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 10.22 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant us$?
- Costa Rica ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 156 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant US$ (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