Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in South Africa
South Africa: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships was 3.95 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in South Africa, 2006–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in South Africa is 3.95 million, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.8% on the previous year and down 58.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in South Africa peaked at 29.32 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, 449,501, in 2006.
South Africa ranks 75th of 142 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 449,501 | — |
| 2007 | 986,822 | +119.5% |
| 2008 | 2.22 million | +125.2% |
| 2009 | 3.03 million | +36.1% |
| 2010 | 6.96 million | +130.0% |
| 2011 | 8.15 million | +17.2% |
| 2012 | 8.38 million | +2.9% |
| 2013 | 10.28 million | +22.6% |
| 2014 | 9.55 million | -7.1% |
| 2015 | 9.56 million | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 9.21 million | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 13.52 million | +46.7% |
| 2018 | 8.07 million | -40.3% |
| 2019 | 10.44 million | +29.3% |
| 2020 | 29.32 million | +180.9% |
| 2021 | 6.42 million | -78.1% |
| 2022 | 7.69 million | +19.8% |
| 2023 | 4.92 million | -36.0% |
| 2024 | 3.95 million | -19.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.67 million | 449,501 | 3.03 million | 4 |
| 2010s | 9.41 million | 6.96 million | 13.52 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.46 million | 3.95 million | 29.32 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More education data for South Africa
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5.50 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth 2.22 % change on previous year (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 287,310 (2023)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate 13.45 % change on previous year (2015)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 2.82 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 2.68 million (2023)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 818,404 (2023)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 3.28 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in South Africa?
- Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships in South Africa was 3.95 million in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 29.32 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 449,501 in 2006.
- How does South Africa rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships?
- South Africa ranks 75th out of 142 countries with data for 2024.
- Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.7%. 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 Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release