South Africa vs Saint Lucia: Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$
South Africa
3,017
in 2024
Saint Lucia
3,058
in 2023
South Africa rank
64th
Saint Lucia rank
63rd
Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 3,058 against 3,017 in South Africa, a difference of 41.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 17 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Saint Lucia ahead.
South Africa ranks 64th and Saint Lucia ranks 63rd of 122 countries.
Saint Lucia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,578 | 4,308 | 2,730 | Saint Lucia |
| 2000s | 1,700 | 2,423 | 723.03 | Saint Lucia |
| 2010s | 2,582 | 2,903 | 321.78 | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 2,997 | 3,147 | 149.97 | Saint Lucia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$, South Africa or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 3,058 against 3,017 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 41, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Saint Lucia rank globally for initial government funding per primary student, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 64th and Saint Lucia ranks 63rd of 122 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per primary student, constant PPP$. 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