South Africa vs Switzerland: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$
South Africa
11,731 millions
in 2024
Switzerland
6,306 millions
in 2022
South Africa rank
19th
Switzerland rank
22nd
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 11,731 millions against 6,306 millions in Switzerland, a difference of 5,425 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.9 times Switzerland's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 111 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,931 millions | 5,027 millions | 2,904 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 10,230 millions | 5,771 millions | 4,460 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 11,731 millions against 6,306 millions in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, ppp$ between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 5,425 millions, with South Africa 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, ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 19th and Switzerland ranks 22nd of 111 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, PPP$ (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