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
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
February 2026 Data Release