New Zealand vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary
New Zealand
841.17 millions
in 2023
South Africa
1,077 millions
in 2024
New Zealand rank
20th
South Africa rank
19th
Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1,077 millions against 841.17 millions in New Zealand, a difference of 235.83 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times New Zealand's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2014 it was New Zealand ahead.
New Zealand ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 19th of 65 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, New Zealand averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 828.78 millions | 666.71 millions | 162.07 millions | New Zealand |
| 2020s | 907.91 millions | 974.85 millions | 66.95 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, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 1,077 millions against 841.17 millions in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 235.83 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2014 to 2023.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary?
- New Zealand ranks 20th and South Africa ranks 19th of 65 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, 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