Expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) in South Africa
South Africa: Expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) was 448.38 US dollars, PPP converted in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) in South Africa, 2011–2019
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollars, PPP converted.
Analysis
The most recent figure for expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) in South Africa is 448.38 US dollars, PPP converted, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.7% on the previous year and up 63.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) in South Africa peaked at 328.64 million US dollars, PPP converted in 2015 and was at its lowest, 273.4 US dollars, PPP converted, in 2013.
That places South Africa 22nd out of 24 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | US dollars, PPP converted | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 274.61 US dollars, PPP converted | — |
| 2012 | 273.42 US dollars, PPP converted | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 273.4 US dollars, PPP converted | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 315.82 US dollars, PPP converted | +15.5% |
| 2015 | 328.64 million US dollars, PPP converted | +104059225.7% |
| 2016 | 342.95 US dollars, PPP converted | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 406.06 US dollars, PPP converted | +18.4% |
| 2018 | 428.44 US dollars, PPP converted | +5.5% |
| 2019 | 448.38 US dollars, PPP converted | +4.7% |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 19 Bulgaria 1,270 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 20 Ireland 651.52 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 21 Costa Rica 527.05 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 23 Iceland 319.1 US dollars, PPP converted compare
- 24 Luxembourg 311.86 US dollars, PPP converted compare
More education data for South Africa
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.68 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 818,404 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 3.28 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 1.19 million (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) -2.55 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 225,583 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 61,727 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 748,573 (2023)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) -1.43 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) in South Africa?
- Expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) in South Africa was 448.38 US dollars, PPP converted in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 328.64 million US dollars, PPP converted in 2015.
- What is the lowest expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 273.4 US dollars, PPP converted in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from)?
- South Africa ranks 22nd out of 24 countries with data for 2019.
- Is expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from) rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Expenditure on staff compensation in educational institutions (from all sources) — Expenditure on education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains data on staff compensation in educational institutions. The default table displays information on expenditure for salaries, pensions and other non-salary benefits in 2020 constant USD PPP, for the combined primary to tertiary levels of education, for public and government dependent private institutions. This can be changed to display data by: level of education, type of institution, type of expenditure, local currency/USD PPP, and current/constant prices. Please note that the filters are inter related, meaning that selection in one category may impact the possibility to select options in another category. Data for the latest available year are preliminary. Final data will be released on 29 September 2026. For more information, please consult the Education at a Glance web page.