Norway vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$
Norway
7,286 millions
in 2022
South Africa
8,124 millions
in 2024
Norway rank
26th
South Africa rank
25th
Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ over time
- Norway
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 8,124 millions against 7,286 millions in Norway, a difference of 838 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Norway's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2002 it was Norway ahead.
Norway ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 25th of 148 countries.
Norway has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Norway | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,099 millions | 4,381 millions | 4,718 millions | Norway |
| 2010s | 9,466 millions | 6,408 millions | 3,058 millions | Norway |
| 2020s | 9,099 millions | 8,168 millions | 931.02 millions | Norway |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$, Norway or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 8,124 millions against 7,286 millions in Norway as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$ between Norway and South Africa?
- 838 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Norway and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2022.
- How do Norway and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, constant us$?
- Norway ranks 26th and South Africa ranks 25th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, constant US$ (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