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
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
February 2026 Data Release