Mexico vs South Africa: Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$
Mexico
2,659
in 2022
South Africa
3,131
in 2024
Mexico rank
59th
South Africa rank
57th
Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,131 against 2,659 in Mexico, a difference of 472.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 57th of 98 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,704 | 3,066 | 362.24 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2,659 | 3,315 | 655.76 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3,131 against 2,659 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$ between Mexico and South Africa?
- 472, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2022.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant ppp$?
- Mexico ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 57th of 98 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per lower secondary student, constant PPP$. 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