Argentina vs South Africa: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Argentina
21,452 millions
in 2023
South Africa
22,690 millions
in 2024
Argentina rank
16th
South Africa rank
15th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 22,690 millions against 21,452 millions in Argentina, a difference of 1,238 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Argentina's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 136 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Argentina averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,244 millions | 12,622 millions | 2,622 millions | Argentina |
| 2000s | 15,605 millions | 12,673 millions | 2,932 millions | Argentina |
| 2010s | 21,874 millions | 18,755 millions | 3,120 millions | Argentina |
| 2020s | 19,787 millions | 23,018 millions | 3,231 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 22,690 millions against 21,452 millions in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Argentina and South Africa?
- 1,238 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Argentina ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 15th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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