Mexico vs South Africa: Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$
Mexico
3,140
in 2022
South Africa
3,017
in 2024
Mexico rank
61st
South Africa rank
64th
Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 3,140 against 3,017 in South Africa, a difference of 123.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 24 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,013 | 1,578 | 434.88 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 2,809 | 1,709 | 1,100 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 3,168 | 2,582 | 586.59 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 3,066 | 3,009 | 57.07 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$, Mexico or South Africa?
- Mexico, at 3,140 against 3,017 in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$ between Mexico and South Africa?
- 123, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2022.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$?
- Mexico ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 64th of 122 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$. 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