South Africa vs Uruguay: Initial government funding per upper secondary student, constant PPP$
South Africa
3,488
in 2024
Uruguay
3,005
in 2023
South Africa rank
56th
Uruguay rank
58th
Initial government funding per upper secondary student, constant PPP$ over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,488 against 3,005 in Uruguay, a difference of 483.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Uruguay's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2016 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 56th and Uruguay ranks 58th of 95 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,971 | 4,752 | 1,781 | Uruguay |
| 2020s | 3,685 | 2,850 | 835.02 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher initial government funding per upper secondary student, constant ppp$, South Africa or Uruguay?
- South Africa, at 3,488 against 3,005 in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in initial government funding per upper secondary student, constant ppp$ between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 483, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for initial government funding per upper secondary student, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 56th and Uruguay ranks 58th of 95 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Initial government funding per upper secondary student, constant PPP$. 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