Denmark vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$
Denmark
7,223 millions
in 2022
South Africa
8,124 millions
in 2024
Denmark rank
27th
South Africa rank
25th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ over time
- Denmark
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8,124 millions against 7,223 millions in Denmark, a difference of 901 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Denmark's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 25th of 148 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Denmark averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Denmark | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,381 millions | 4,177 millions | 4,204 millions | Denmark |
| 2000s | 8,775 millions | 4,235 millions | 4,540 millions | Denmark |
| 2010s | 8,713 millions | 6,393 millions | 2,320 millions | Denmark |
| 2020s | 7,798 millions | 8,168 millions | 369.8 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$, Denmark or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 8,124 millions against 7,223 millions in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ between Denmark and South Africa?
- 901 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Denmark and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do Denmark and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Denmark ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 25th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (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