Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in South Africa
South Africa: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ was 571.24 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, US$ in South Africa, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 571.24 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.0% on the previous year and down 26.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in South Africa peaked at 801.4 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.
That places South Africa 5th out of 97 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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, US$ in South Africa, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 millions | — |
| 2000 | 0 millions | — |
| 2003 | 0 millions | — |
| 2006 | 228.39 millions | — |
| 2007 | 290.22 millions | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 343.08 millions | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 363.83 millions | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 372.36 millions | +2.3% |
| 2011 | 163.83 millions | -56.0% |
| 2012 | 249.01 millions | +52.0% |
| 2013 | 801.4 millions | +221.8% |
| 2014 | 772.65 millions | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 731.71 millions | -5.3% |
| 2016 | 690.9 millions | -5.6% |
| 2017 | 621.14 millions | -10.1% |
| 2018 | 373.25 millions | -39.9% |
| 2019 | 544.21 millions | +45.8% |
| 2020 | 628.88 millions | +15.6% |
| 2021 | 472.28 millions | -24.9% |
| 2022 | 416.53 millions | -11.8% |
| 2023 | 399.38 millions | -4.1% |
| 2024 | 571.24 millions | +43.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 204.25 millions | 0 millions | 363.83 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 532.05 millions | 163.83 millions | 801.4 millions | 10 |
| 2020s | 497.66 millions | 399.38 millions | 628.88 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 2 United States of America 4,494 millions compare
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- 4 Singapore 694.6 millions compare
- 6 Hong Kong, China 556.35 millions compare
- 7 Ukraine 519.96 millions compare
- 8 New Zealand 477.31 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, us$ in South Africa?
- Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ in South Africa was 571.24 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 801.4 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ 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, us$?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, us$ rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.1%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release