Jamaica vs South Africa: Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$
Jamaica
2,901
in 2024
South Africa
3,017
in 2024
Jamaica rank
65th
South Africa rank
64th
Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Jamaica
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,017 against 2,901 in Jamaica, a difference of 116.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2003 it was South Africa ahead.
Jamaica ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,555 | 1,752 | 197.17 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2,267 | 2,582 | 314.56 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2,678 | 2,989 | 311.61 | 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$, Jamaica or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3,017 against 2,901 in Jamaica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$ between Jamaica and South Africa?
- 116, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
- How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$?
- Jamaica ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$. 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