South Africa vs Switzerland: Government expenditure on primary education, US$
South Africa
9,317 millions
in 2024
Switzerland
12,349 millions
in 2022
South Africa rank
20th
Switzerland rank
17th
Government expenditure on primary education, US$ over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 12,349 millions against 9,317 millions in South Africa, a difference of 3,032 millions.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.3 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 154 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,642 millions | 4,516 millions | 873.58 millions | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 4,389 millions | 5,932 millions | 1,544 millions | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 8,521 millions | 10,013 millions | 1,492 millions | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 9,905 millions | 12,187 millions | 2,282 millions | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on primary education, us$, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 12,349 millions against 9,317 millions in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on primary education, us$ between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 3,032 millions, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for government expenditure on primary education, us$?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 154 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on primary education, US$ (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