Denmark vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary

Denmark
1,986 millions
in 2022
South Africa
2,624 millions
in 2024
Denmark rank
21st
South Africa rank
18th

Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary over time

  • Denmark
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 2,624 millions against 1,986 millions in Denmark, a difference of 638 millions.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Denmark's.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Denmark ahead.

Denmark ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 18th of 64 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Denmark South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 2,377 millions 1,875 millions 501.76 millions Denmark
2020s 2,156 millions 2,486 millions 330.04 millions South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary, Denmark or South Africa?
South Africa, at 2,624 millions against 1,986 millions in Denmark as of 2024.
What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary between Denmark and South Africa?
638 millions, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and South Africa?
7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
How do Denmark and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary?
Denmark ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 18th of 64 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary vocational education only, constant PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
64 places, 559 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release