Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in South Africa
South Africa: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ was 965.38 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, PPP$ in South Africa, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 965.38 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in 2024. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 55.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in South Africa peaked at 965.38 millions in 2024 and was at its lowest, 1.05 millions, in 1999.
That places South Africa 52nd out of 147 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, PPP$ in South Africa, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.05 millions | — |
| 2000 | 215.59 millions | +20497.0% |
| 2001 | 644.82 millions | +199.1% |
| 2002 | 667.04 millions | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 28.55 millions | -95.7% |
| 2004 | 61.67 millions | +116.0% |
| 2005 | 128.48 millions | +108.3% |
| 2006 | 123.8 millions | -3.6% |
| 2007 | 149.23 millions | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 179.29 millions | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 279.81 millions | +56.1% |
| 2010 | 351.29 millions | +25.5% |
| 2011 | 454.91 millions | +29.5% |
| 2012 | 546.94 millions | +20.2% |
| 2014 | 620.2 millions | +13.4% |
| 2016 | 645.46 millions | +4.1% |
| 2017 | 676.98 millions | +4.9% |
| 2018 | 650.75 millions | -3.9% |
| 2019 | 656.41 millions | +0.9% |
| 2020 | 794.25 millions | +21.0% |
| 2021 | 814.64 millions | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 857.74 millions | +5.3% |
| 2023 | 923.9 millions | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 965.38 millions | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.05 millions | 1.05 millions | 1.05 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 247.83 millions | 28.55 millions | 667.04 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 575.37 millions | 351.29 millions | 676.98 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 871.18 millions | 794.25 millions | 965.38 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 49 Turkmenistan 1,113 millions compare
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- 54 Dominican Republic 863.63 millions compare
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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 pre-primary education, ppp$ in South Africa?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ in South Africa was 965.38 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 965.38 millions in 2024.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 millions in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$?
- South Africa ranks 52nd out of 147 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.7%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release