South Africa vs Thailand: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$
South Africa
18,380 millions
in 2024
Thailand
17,387 millions
in 2013
South Africa rank
20th
Thailand rank
21st
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18,380 millions against 17,387 millions in Thailand, a difference of 993 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and Thailand ranks 21st of 137 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,668 millions | 8,119 millions | 1,549 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13,604 millions | 15,323 millions | 1,719 millions | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 18,380 millions against 17,387 millions in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Thailand?
- 993 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2013.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Thailand ranks 21st of 137 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ (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