Norway vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary
Norway
3,037 millions
in 2022
South Africa
2,624 millions
in 2024
Norway rank
16th
South Africa rank
18th
Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary over time
- Norway
- South Africa
How they compare
Norway currently reports 3,037 millions against 2,624 millions in South Africa, a difference of 413 millions.
That makes Norway's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Norway has been ahead every year.
Norway ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 18th of 64 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,732 millions | 1,603 millions | 2,129 millions | Norway |
| 2020s | 3,820 millions | 2,486 millions | 1,334 millions | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary, Norway or South Africa?
- Norway, at 3,037 millions against 2,624 millions in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary between Norway and South Africa?
- 413 millions, with Norway ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2022.
- How do Norway and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary?
- Norway ranks 16th 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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About this data
February 2026 Data Release