Bolivia vs South Africa: Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$

Bolivia
3,062
in 2024
South Africa
3,017
in 2024
Bolivia rank
62nd
South Africa rank
64th

Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$ over time

  • Bolivia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Bolivia currently reports 3,062 against 3,017 in South Africa, a difference of 45.

The two have swapped places 7 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2006 it was South Africa ahead.

Bolivia ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Bolivia averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bolivia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 1,855 1,937 81.51 South Africa
2010s 2,532 2,582 49.95 South Africa
2020s 3,038 3,000 38.32 Bolivia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$, Bolivia or South Africa?
Bolivia, at 3,062 against 3,017 in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$ between Bolivia and South Africa?
45, with Bolivia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bolivia and South Africa?
19 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
How do Bolivia and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$?
Bolivia ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
122 places, 1,818 data points, 1997–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release