Argentina vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$
Argentina
26,156 millions
in 2023
South Africa
18,380 millions
in 2024
Argentina rank
18th
South Africa rank
20th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 26,156 millions against 18,380 millions in South Africa, a difference of 7,776 millions.
That makes Argentina's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 20th of 137 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15,479 millions | 9,450 millions | 6,030 millions | Argentina |
| 2000s | 17,162 millions | 9,581 millions | 7,580 millions | Argentina |
| 2010s | 28,752 millions | 14,486 millions | 14,267 millions | Argentina |
| 2020s | 24,652 millions | 18,329 millions | 6,322 millions | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$, Argentina or South Africa?
- Argentina, at 26,156 millions against 18,380 millions in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ between Argentina and South Africa?
- 7,776 millions, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$?
- Argentina ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 20th of 137 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ (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