Pakistan vs South Africa: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
Pakistan
4,023 millions
in 2023
South Africa
4,474 millions
in 2024
Pakistan rank
31st
South Africa rank
28th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,474 millions against 4,023 millions in Pakistan, a difference of 451 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Pakistan's.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Pakistan ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 28th of 164 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 166.96 millions | 1,068 millions | 901.53 millions | South Africa |
| 1990s | 191.49 millions | 1,389 millions | 1,198 millions | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1,639 millions | 2,606 millions | 967.28 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 4,023 millions | 5,478 millions | 1,455 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, Pakistan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 4,474 millions against 4,023 millions in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 451 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2023.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- Pakistan ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 28th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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