Portugal vs South Africa: Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$
Portugal
9,287
in 2022
South Africa
9,131
in 2024
Portugal rank
39th
South Africa rank
40th
Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$ over time
- Portugal
- South Africa
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 9,287 against 9,131 in South Africa, a difference of 156.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Portugal ahead.
Portugal ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 40th of 119 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Portugal averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10,140 | 6,490 | 3,650 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 9,402 | 9,485 | 82.81 | 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$, Portugal or South Africa?
- Portugal, at 9,287 against 9,131 in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$ between Portugal and South Africa?
- 156, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2022.
- How do Portugal and South Africa rank globally for initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$?
- Portugal ranks 39th and South Africa ranks 40th of 119 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$. 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