Finland vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$
Finland
7,170 millions
in 2022
South Africa
8,124 millions
in 2024
Finland rank
28th
South Africa rank
25th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ over time
- Finland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8,124 millions against 7,170 millions in Finland, a difference of 954 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 148 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Finland averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,003 millions | 4,177 millions | 826.15 millions | Finland |
| 2000s | 6,350 millions | 4,235 millions | 2,115 millions | Finland |
| 2010s | 7,200 millions | 6,402 millions | 797.36 millions | Finland |
| 2020s | 7,224 millions | 8,168 millions | 944.72 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$, Finland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 8,124 millions against 7,170 millions in Finland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ between Finland and South Africa?
- 954 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do Finland and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Finland ranks 28th and South Africa ranks 25th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (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