Malaysia vs South Africa: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$
Malaysia
19,915 millions
in 2023
South Africa
23,506 millions
in 2024
Malaysia rank
17th
South Africa rank
14th
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ over time
- Malaysia
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 23,506 millions against 19,915 millions in Malaysia, a difference of 3,591 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Malaysia's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Malaysia ranks 17th 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 | Malaysia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7,013 millions | 9,356 millions | 2,343 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 12,396 millions | 15,946 millions | 3,549 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 17,483 millions | 21,540 millions | 4,057 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, ppp$, Malaysia or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 23,506 millions against 19,915 millions in Malaysia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ between Malaysia and South Africa?
- 3,591 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Malaysia ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 14th of 138 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ (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