New Zealand vs South Africa: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$
New Zealand
973.76 millions
in 2023
South Africa
965.38 millions
in 2024
New Zealand rank
51st
South Africa rank
52nd
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
New Zealand currently reports 973.76 millions against 965.38 millions in South Africa, a difference of 8.38 millions.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 1999 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 52nd of 147 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 | 161.09 millions | 1.05 millions | 160.04 millions | New Zealand |
| 2000s | 124.92 millions | 215.59 millions | 90.67 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 763.64 millions | 649.96 millions | 113.68 millions | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 920.17 millions | 847.63 millions | 72.54 millions | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$, New Zealand or South Africa?
- New Zealand, at 973.76 millions against 965.38 millions in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 8.38 millions, with New Zealand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- New Zealand ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 52nd of 147 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ (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