South Africa vs Ukraine: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$
South Africa
10,895 millions
in 2024
Ukraine
10,166 millions
in 2021
South Africa rank
26th
Ukraine rank
27th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 10,895 millions against 10,166 millions in Ukraine, a difference of 729 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ukraine ahead.
South Africa ranks 26th and Ukraine ranks 27th of 146 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Ukraine in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,056 millions | 13,839 millions | 9,783 millions | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 6,501 millions | 14,441 millions | 7,940 millions | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 10,810 millions | 10,331 millions | 479.2 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$, South Africa or Ukraine?
- South Africa, at 10,895 millions against 10,166 millions in Ukraine as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 729 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 26th and Ukraine ranks 27th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ (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