Belgium vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$
Belgium
19,319 millions
in 2022
South Africa
19,041 millions
in 2024
Belgium rank
19th
South Africa rank
20th
Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ over time
- Belgium
- South Africa
How they compare
Belgium currently reports 19,319 millions against 19,041 millions in South Africa, a difference of 278 millions.
Across all 11 years both countries report, Belgium has been ahead every year.
Belgium ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 20th of 139 countries.
Belgium has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Belgium | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 14,543 millions | 12,659 millions | 1,884 millions | Belgium |
| 2020s | 18,248 millions | 16,578 millions | 1,670 millions | Belgium |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$, Belgium or South Africa?
- Belgium, at 19,319 millions against 19,041 millions in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$ between Belgium and South Africa?
- 278 millions, with Belgium ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Belgium and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2022.
- How do Belgium and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on secondary education, ppp$?
- Belgium ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 20th of 139 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, PPP$ (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