Belgium vs South Africa: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$
Belgium
9,691 millions
in 2022
South Africa
10,028 millions
in 2024
Belgium rank
21st
South Africa rank
20th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10,028 millions against 9,691 millions in Belgium, a difference of 337 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Belgium ahead.
Belgium ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 20th of 148 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Belgium averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,690 millions | 8,478 millions | 212.61 millions | Belgium |
| 2020s | 9,432 millions | 10,242 millions | 809.78 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, constant us$, Belgium or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 10,028 millions against 9,691 millions in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ between Belgium and South Africa?
- 337 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Belgium ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 20th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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