Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in South Africa
South Africa: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ was 1,441 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,441 millions
Change on year
up 59.5%
World rank
5th
of 92 countries
All-time high
1,514 millions
in 2016
All-time low
0 millions
in 1999
Years of data
22
1999–2024
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in South Africa, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in South Africa stood at 1,441 millions.
The figure is up 59.5% on the previous year and up 2.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in South Africa peaked at 1,514 millions in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
South Africa ranks 5th of 92 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in South Africa, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 millions | — |
| 2000 | 0 millions | — |
| 2003 | 0 millions | — |
| 2006 | 408.53 millions | — |
| 2007 | 537.25 millions | +31.5% |
| 2008 | 626.99 millions | +16.7% |
| 2009 | 736.82 millions | +17.5% |
| 2010 | 716.22 millions | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 259.65 millions | -63.7% |
| 2012 | 378.52 millions | +45.8% |
| 2013 | 1,289 millions | +240.4% |
| 2014 | 1,409 millions | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 1,426 millions | +1.2% |
| 2016 | 1,514 millions | +6.2% |
| 2017 | 1,486 millions | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 774.8 millions | -47.9% |
| 2019 | 1,051 millions | +35.6% |
| 2020 | 1,286 millions | +22.4% |
| 2021 | 1,072 millions | -16.6% |
| 2022 | 834.55 millions | -22.2% |
| 2023 | 903.61 millions | +8.3% |
| 2024 | 1,441 millions | +59.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 384.93 millions | 0 millions | 736.82 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 1,030 millions | 259.65 millions | 1,514 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,108 millions | 834.55 millions | 1,441 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 United States of America 4,494 millions compare
- 3 Ukraine 1,943 millions compare
- 4 Italy 1,792 millions compare
- 6 Iran, Islamic Republic of 1,419 millions compare
- 7 Singapore 1,101 millions compare
- 8 Hong Kong, China 786.75 millions compare
More education data for South Africa
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 407,696 (2023)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 7.52 million (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -1.44 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in South Africa?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in South Africa was 1,441 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,514 millions in 2016.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 92 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release