Belgium vs South Africa: Government expenditure on primary education, US$
Belgium
9,031 millions
in 2022
South Africa
9,317 millions
in 2024
Belgium rank
21st
South Africa rank
20th
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9,317 millions against 9,031 millions in Belgium, a difference of 286 millions.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2012 it was South Africa ahead.
Belgium ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 20th of 154 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,779 millions | 8,620 millions | 840.39 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 8,905 millions | 9,905 millions | 1,000 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, us$, Belgium or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 9,317 millions against 9,031 millions in Belgium as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, us$ between Belgium and South Africa?
- 286 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, us$?
- Belgium ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 20th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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