Costa Rica vs South Africa: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$
Costa Rica
401.64 millions
in 2023
South Africa
382.65 millions
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
55th
South Africa rank
56th
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 401.64 millions against 382.65 millions in South Africa, a difference of 18.99 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Costa Rica ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 56th of 160 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 | 43.22 millions | 0.4642 millions | 42.75 millions | Costa Rica |
| 2000s | 69.04 millions | 123.29 millions | 54.25 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 190.56 millions | 300.07 millions | 109.51 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 258.14 millions | 395.91 millions | 137.77 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- Costa Rica, at 401.64 millions against 382.65 millions in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 18.99 millions, with Costa Rica 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, us$?
- Costa Rica ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 56th of 160 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (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