Denmark vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary
Denmark
1,844 millions
in 2022
South Africa
1,160 millions
in 2024
Denmark rank
16th
South Africa rank
19th
Government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary over time
- Denmark
- South Africa
How they compare
Denmark currently reports 1,844 millions against 1,160 millions in South Africa, a difference of 684 millions.
That makes Denmark's figure about 1.6 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Denmark has been ahead every year.
Denmark ranks 16th and South Africa ranks 19th of 64 countries.
Denmark has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,206 millions | 828.64 millions | 1,378 millions | Denmark |
| 2020s | 2,002 millions | 1,099 millions | 902.9 millions | Denmark |
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?
- Denmark, at 1,844 millions against 1,160 millions in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary between Denmark and South Africa?
- 684 millions, with Denmark 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 16th and South Africa ranks 19th 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 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