Argentina vs South Africa: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$
Argentina
12,232 millions
in 2023
South Africa
11,731 millions
in 2024
Argentina rank
17th
South Africa rank
19th
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
Argentina currently reports 12,232 millions against 11,731 millions in South Africa, a difference of 501 millions.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Argentina ahead.
Argentina ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 19th of 111 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,354 millions | 7,931 millions | 422.63 millions | Argentina |
| 2020s | 10,656 millions | 10,388 millions | 267.38 millions | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$, Argentina or South Africa?
- Argentina, at 12,232 millions against 11,731 millions in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ between Argentina and South Africa?
- 501 millions, with Argentina ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$?
- Argentina ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 19th of 111 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (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