Jamaica vs South Africa: Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$
Jamaica
3,656
in 2024
South Africa
3,131
in 2024
Jamaica rank
55th
South Africa rank
57th
Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Jamaica
- South Africa
How they compare
Jamaica currently reports 3,656 against 3,131 in South Africa, a difference of 525.
That makes Jamaica's figure about 1.2 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2016 it was South Africa ahead.
Jamaica ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 57th of 98 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Jamaica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,934 | 3,066 | 131.87 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3,283 | 3,195 | 88.84 | Jamaica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$, Jamaica or South Africa?
- Jamaica, at 3,656 against 3,131 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$ between Jamaica and South Africa?
- 525, with Jamaica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2024.
- How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$?
- Jamaica ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 57th of 98 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$. 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