South Africa vs Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of: Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$
South Africa
4,474 millions
in 2024
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
5,124 millions
in 2009
South Africa rank
28th
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank
26th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ over time
- South Africa
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of
How they compare
Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of currently reports 5,124 millions against 4,474 millions in South Africa, a difference of 650 millions.
That makes Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1987 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 28th and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 26th of 164 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,054 millions | 788.93 millions | 264.74 millions | South Africa |
| 1990s | 1,292 millions | 772.51 millions | 519.67 millions | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1,779 millions | 3,981 millions | 2,203 millions | Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, us$, South Africa or Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of, at 5,124 millions against 4,474 millions in South Africa as of 2009.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, us$ between South Africa and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- 650 millions, with Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1987 to 2009.
- How do South Africa and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, us$?
- South Africa ranks 28th and Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of ranks 26th of 164 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, US$ (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