South Africa vs Switzerland: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant US$
South Africa
5,005 millions
in 2024
Switzerland
6,989 millions
in 2022
South Africa rank
20th
Switzerland rank
17th
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant US$ over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 6,989 millions against 5,005 millions in South Africa, a difference of 1,984 millions.
That makes Switzerland's figure about 1.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 112 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4,050 millions | 6,893 millions | 2,842 millions | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 5,042 millions | 6,944 millions | 1,902 millions | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant us$, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 6,989 millions against 5,005 millions in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant us$ between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 1,984 millions, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant us$?
- South Africa ranks 20th and Switzerland ranks 17th of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, constant US$ (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