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
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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

Indicator
Initial government funding per secondary student, constant PPP$
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
111 places, 1,651 data points, 1971–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release