South Africa vs Türkiye: Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$
South Africa
9,131
in 2024
Türkiye
9,049
in 2022
South Africa rank
40th
Türkiye rank
42nd
Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Türkiye
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9,131 against 9,049 in Türkiye, a difference of 82.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Türkiye ahead.
South Africa ranks 40th and Türkiye ranks 42nd of 119 countries.
Türkiye has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Türkiye | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,308 | 11,131 | 4,823 | Türkiye |
| 2020s | 9,485 | 10,158 | 672.89 | Türkiye |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$, South Africa or Türkiye?
- South Africa, at 9,131 against 9,049 in Türkiye as of 2024.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Türkiye?
- 82, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Türkiye?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Türkiye rank globally for initial government funding per tertiary student, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 40th and Türkiye ranks 42nd of 119 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per tertiary student, constant PPP$. 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