Algeria vs South Africa: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
Algeria
20,124 millions
in 2024
South Africa
23,506 millions
in 2024
Algeria rank
16th
South Africa rank
14th
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- Algeria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 23,506 millions against 20,124 millions in Algeria, a difference of 3,382 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Algeria's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Algeria ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 14th of 138 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Algeria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,686 millions | 8,213 millions | 3,528 millions | South Africa |
| 2000s | 4,695 millions | 7,928 millions | 3,233 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10,062 millions | 23,031 millions | 12,969 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Algeria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 23,506 millions against 20,124 millions in Algeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Algeria and South Africa?
- 3,382 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Algeria and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2024.
- How do Algeria and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Algeria ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 14th of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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