Dominican Republic vs South Africa: Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$
Dominican Republic
3,177
in 2023
South Africa
3,131
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
56th
South Africa rank
57th
Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Dominican Republic
- South Africa
How they compare
Dominican Republic currently reports 3,177 against 3,131 in South Africa, a difference of 46.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Dominican Republic ahead.
Dominican Republic ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 57th of 98 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Dominican Republic averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,937 | 3,066 | 128.78 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3,366 | 3,283 | 83.33 | Dominican Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$, Dominican Republic or South Africa?
- Dominican Republic, at 3,177 against 3,131 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$ between Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 46, with Dominican Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do Dominican Republic and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$?
- Dominican Republic ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 57th of 98 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$. 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