Poland vs South Africa: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant US$
Poland
5,812 millions
in 2022
South Africa
5,005 millions
in 2024
Poland rank
18th
South Africa rank
20th
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant US$ over time
- Poland
- South Africa
How they compare
Poland currently reports 5,812 millions against 5,005 millions in South Africa, a difference of 807 millions.
That makes Poland's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Poland has been ahead every year.
Poland ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 20th of 112 countries.
Poland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,864 millions | 4,050 millions | 814.13 millions | Poland |
| 2020s | 5,869 millions | 5,042 millions | 826.91 millions | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant us$, Poland or South Africa?
- Poland, at 5,812 millions against 5,005 millions in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant us$ between Poland and South Africa?
- 807 millions, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
- How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant us$?
- Poland ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 20th of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant US$ (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