Poland vs South Africa: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$
Poland
7,825 millions
in 2022
South Africa
10,028 millions
in 2024
Poland rank
22nd
South Africa rank
20th
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ over time
- Poland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10,028 millions against 7,825 millions in Poland, a difference of 2,203 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Poland's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Poland ahead.
Poland ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 148 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,221 millions | 5,684 millions | 1,538 millions | Poland |
| 2010s | 8,923 millions | 8,289 millions | 633.89 millions | Poland |
| 2020s | 7,926 millions | 10,242 millions | 2,316 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$, Poland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 10,028 millions against 7,825 millions in Poland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ between Poland and South Africa?
- 2,203 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2022.
- How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Poland ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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