South Africa vs Switzerland: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$
South Africa
10,895 millions
in 2024
Switzerland
9,875 millions
in 2022
South Africa rank
26th
Switzerland rank
28th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10,895 millions against 9,875 millions in Switzerland, a difference of 1,020 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Switzerland's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 28 shared years of data; in 1991 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 26th and Switzerland ranks 28th of 146 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4,475 millions | 4,827 millions | 352.31 millions | Switzerland |
| 2000s | 4,056 millions | 7,170 millions | 3,114 millions | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 6,272 millions | 8,965 millions | 2,693 millions | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 11,124 millions | 10,101 millions | 1,023 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 10,895 millions against 9,875 millions in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 1,020 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 28 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 26th and Switzerland ranks 28th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (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