Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in South Africa
South Africa: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 382.65 millions in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
382.65 millions
Change on year
down 6.3%
World rank
56th
of 160 countries
All-time high
428.1 millions
in 2022
All-time low
0.4642 millions
in 1999
Years of data
24
1999–2024
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in South Africa, 1999–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2024, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in South Africa stood at 382.65 millions.
The figure is down 6.3% on the previous year and up 12.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in South Africa peaked at 428.1 millions in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0.4642 millions, in 1999.
That places South Africa 56th out of 160 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, US$ in South Africa, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 0.4642 millions | — |
| 2000 | 91.18 millions | +19543.5% |
| 2001 | 256.31 millions | +181.1% |
| 2002 | 225.33 millions | -12.1% |
| 2003 | 8.73 millions | -96.1% |
| 2004 | 27.41 millions | +214.0% |
| 2005 | 69.06 millions | +152.0% |
| 2006 | 69.21 millions | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 80.62 millions | +16.5% |
| 2008 | 98.11 millions | +21.7% |
| 2009 | 138.17 millions | +40.8% |
| 2010 | 182.64 millions | +32.2% |
| 2011 | 287.03 millions | +57.2% |
| 2012 | 359.79 millions | +25.4% |
| 2014 | 340.11 millions | -5.5% |
| 2016 | 294.47 millions | -13.4% |
| 2017 | 282.98 millions | -3.9% |
| 2018 | 313.49 millions | +10.8% |
| 2019 | 340.03 millions | +8.5% |
| 2020 | 388.39 millions | +14.2% |
| 2021 | 358.79 millions | -7.6% |
| 2022 | 428.1 millions | +19.3% |
| 2023 | 408.35 millions | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 382.65 millions | -6.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.4642 millions | 0.4642 millions | 0.4642 millions | 1 |
| 2000s | 106.41 millions | 8.73 millions | 256.31 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 300.07 millions | 182.64 millions | 359.79 millions | 8 |
| 2020s | 393.25 millions | 358.79 millions | 428.1 millions | 5 |
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More education data for South Africa
- 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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.119 units per person (2023)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 3.65 million (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in South Africa?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in South Africa was 382.65 millions in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 428.1 millions in 2022.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4642 millions in 1999.
- How does South Africa rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- South Africa ranks 56th out of 160 countries with data for 2024.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.5%. 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, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release