Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in South Africa
South Africa: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ was 931.85 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in South Africa, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in South Africa stood at 931.85 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 27.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in South Africa peaked at 966.68 millions in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1.61 millions, in 1999.
That places South Africa 50th out of 146 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant PPP$ in South Africa, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.61 millions | — |
| 2000 | 326.71 millions | +20209.6% |
| 2001 | 955.51 millions | +192.5% |
| 2002 | 966.68 millions | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 40.74 millions | -95.8% |
| 2004 | 86.3 millions | +111.8% |
| 2005 | 175.08 millions | +102.9% |
| 2006 | 163.57 millions | -6.6% |
| 2007 | 191.29 millions | +16.9% |
| 2008 | 223.75 millions | +17.0% |
| 2009 | 342.6 millions | +53.1% |
| 2010 | 427.48 millions | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 546.93 millions | +27.9% |
| 2012 | 644.27 millions | +17.8% |
| 2014 | 730.5 millions | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 751.45 millions | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 778.87 millions | +3.6% |
| 2018 | 740.43 millions | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 767.7 millions | +3.7% |
| 2020 | 915.12 millions | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 913.75 millions | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 918.89 millions | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 923.9 millions | +0.5% |
| 2024 | 931.85 millions | +0.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.61 millions | 1.61 millions | 1.61 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 347.22 millions | 40.74 millions | 966.68 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 673.46 millions | 427.48 millions | 778.87 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 920.7 millions | 913.75 millions | 931.85 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 47 Hong Kong, China 1,100 millions compare
- 48 Turkmenistan 1,087 millions compare
- 49 New Zealand 973.76 millions compare
- 51 Kuwait 913.46 millions compare
- 52 Dominican Republic 863.63 millions compare
- 53 Mongolia 860.02 millions compare
More education data for South Africa
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 339,638 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 410,708 (2023)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in South Africa?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ in South Africa was 931.85 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 966.68 millions in 2002.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.61 millions in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 50th out of 146 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 27.6%. 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 pre-primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release