Mexico vs South Africa: Initial government funding per secondary student, constant PPP$
Mexico
3,301
in 2021
South Africa
3,342
in 2024
Mexico rank
67th
South Africa rank
66th
Initial government funding per secondary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,342 against 3,301 in Mexico, a difference of 41.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 67th and South Africa ranks 66th of 111 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,447 | 2,226 | 220.81 | Mexico |
| 2000s | 3,112 | 2,143 | 969.01 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 3,294 | 2,923 | 371.43 | Mexico |
| 2020s | 3,199 | 3,706 | 506.91 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per secondary student, constant ppp$, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3,342 against 3,301 in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per secondary student, constant ppp$ between Mexico and South Africa?
- 41, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2021.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per secondary student, constant ppp$?
- Mexico ranks 67th and South Africa ranks 66th of 111 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per secondary student, constant PPP$. 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