Denmark vs South Africa: Government expenditure on secondary education, US$
Denmark
7,310 millions
in 2022
South Africa
7,547 millions
in 2024
Denmark rank
27th
South Africa rank
26th
Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ over time
- Denmark
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 7,547 millions against 7,310 millions in Denmark, a difference of 237 millions.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Denmark ahead.
Denmark ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 26th of 153 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 | 5,264 millions | 2,727 millions | 2,537 millions | Denmark |
| 2000s | 7,104 millions | 3,316 millions | 3,788 millions | Denmark |
| 2010s | 8,707 millions | 6,598 millions | 2,109 millions | Denmark |
| 2020s | 7,881 millions | 7,893 millions | 11.63 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on secondary education, us$, Denmark or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 7,547 millions against 7,310 millions in Denmark as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on secondary education, us$ between Denmark and South Africa?
- 237 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, us$?
- Denmark ranks 27th and South Africa ranks 26th of 153 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on secondary education, US$ (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