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

Dominica
2,708
in 2020
South Africa
3,017
in 2024
Dominica rank
67th
South Africa rank
64th

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

  • Dominica
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 3,017 against 2,708 in Dominica, a difference of 309.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Dominica's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Dominica ahead.

Dominica ranks 67th and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Dominica South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 2,451 1,947 504.6 Dominica
2010s 2,634 2,552 81.97 Dominica
2020s 2,708 3,076 367.63 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$, Dominica or South Africa?
South Africa, at 3,017 against 2,708 in Dominica as of 2024.
What is the difference in initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$ between Dominica and South Africa?
309, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Dominica and South Africa?
9 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2020.
How do Dominica and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$?
Dominica ranks 67th and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$. 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