South Africa vs Thailand: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$
South Africa
22,690 millions
in 2024
Thailand
23,972 millions
in 2013
South Africa rank
15th
Thailand rank
14th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 23,972 millions against 22,690 millions in South Africa, a difference of 1,282 millions.
That makes Thailand's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 14th of 136 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12,807 millions | 15,887 millions | 3,080 millions | Thailand |
| 2010s | 18,032 millions | 25,247 millions | 7,214 millions | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$, South Africa or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 23,972 millions against 22,690 millions in South Africa as of 2013.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Thailand?
- 1,282 millions, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2013.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 15th and Thailand ranks 14th of 136 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (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