South Africa vs Viet Nam: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$
South Africa
18,380 millions
in 2024
Viet Nam
14,994 millions
in 2013
South Africa rank
20th
Viet Nam rank
23rd
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Viet Nam
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18,380 millions against 14,994 millions in Viet Nam, a difference of 3,386 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Viet Nam's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 2008 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 20th and Viet Nam ranks 23rd of 137 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,932 millions | 9,765 millions | 1,167 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13,604 millions | 13,186 millions | 417.92 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$, South Africa or Viet Nam?
- South Africa, at 18,380 millions against 14,994 millions in Viet Nam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 3,386 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2013.
- How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Viet Nam ranks 23rd of 137 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant PPP$ (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