Hong Kong, China vs South Africa: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
Hong Kong, China
4,034 millions
in 2024
South Africa
4,474 millions
in 2024
Hong Kong, China rank
30th
South Africa rank
28th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- Hong Kong, China
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,474 millions against 4,034 millions in Hong Kong, China, a difference of 440 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Hong Kong, China's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 23 shared years of data; in 1990 it was South Africa ahead.
Hong Kong, China ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 28th of 164 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Hong Kong, China averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Hong Kong, China | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,059 millions | 1,413 millions | 353.49 millions | South Africa |
| 2000s | 2,490 millions | 1,693 millions | 797.13 millions | Hong Kong, China |
| 2010s | 3,112 millions | 2,828 millions | 283.27 millions | Hong Kong, China |
| 2020s | 4,370 millions | 4,851 millions | 480.61 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, Hong Kong, China or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 4,474 millions against 4,034 millions in Hong Kong, China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 440 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong, China and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do Hong Kong, China and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 30th and South Africa ranks 28th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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