Finland vs South Africa: Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$
Finland
3,668 millions
in 2022
South Africa
4,650 millions
in 2024
Finland rank
25th
South Africa rank
22nd
Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$ over time
- Finland
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 4,650 millions against 3,668 millions in Finland, a difference of 982 millions.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.3 times Finland's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Finland ahead.
Finland ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 115 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Finland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,384 millions | 3,731 millions | 347.61 millions | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3,740 millions | 4,868 millions | 1,128 millions | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on upper secondary education, us$, Finland or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 4,650 millions against 3,668 millions in Finland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on upper secondary education, us$ between Finland and South Africa?
- 982 millions, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Finland and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
- How do Finland and South Africa rank globally for government expenditure on upper secondary education, us$?
- Finland ranks 25th and South Africa ranks 22nd of 115 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on upper secondary education, US$ (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