Malaysia vs South Africa: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
Malaysia
19,915 millions
in 2023
South Africa
22,690 millions
in 2024
Malaysia rank
17th
South Africa rank
15th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Malaysia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 22,690 millions against 19,915 millions in Malaysia, a difference of 2,775 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Malaysia ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 15th of 136 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,978 millions | 12,680 millions | 2,702 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 15,313 millions | 18,755 millions | 3,442 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 18,835 millions | 23,102 millions | 4,267 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$, Malaysia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 22,690 millions against 19,915 millions in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between Malaysia and South Africa?
- 2,775 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Malaysia ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 15th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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