South Africa vs Thailand: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$
South Africa
10,028 millions
in 2024
Thailand
7,334 millions
in 2013
South Africa rank
20th
Thailand rank
23rd
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10,028 millions against 7,334 millions in Thailand, a difference of 2,694 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and Thailand ranks 23rd of 148 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5,660 millions | 4,860 millions | 800.14 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 7,970 millions | 7,724 millions | 246.36 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$, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 10,028 millions against 7,334 millions in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ between South Africa and Thailand?
- 2,694 millions, with South Africa 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 us$?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Thailand ranks 23rd of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ (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