Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$
Republic of Korea
9,080
in 2022
South Africa
9,131
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
41st
South Africa rank
40th
Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9,131 against 9,080 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 51.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 8 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 41st and South Africa ranks 40th of 119 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,834 | 6,573 | 260.63 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 8,526 | 9,485 | 959 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$, Republic of Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 9,131 against 9,080 in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$ between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 51, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2022.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$?
- Republic of Korea ranks 41st and South Africa ranks 40th of 119 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$. 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