South Africa vs Sweden: Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in primary public
Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in primary public over time
- South Africa
- Sweden
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 96.1% against 95.9% in Sweden, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Sweden ahead.
South Africa ranks 46th and Sweden ranks 48th of 113 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 96.2% | 93.8% | 2.4% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 94.7% | 94.2% | 0.5% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher current expenditure as % of total expenditure in primary public, South Africa or Sweden?
- South Africa, at 96.1% against 95.9% in Sweden as of 2019.
- What is the difference in current expenditure as % of total expenditure in primary public between South Africa and Sweden?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2017.
- How do South Africa and Sweden rank globally for current expenditure as % of total expenditure in primary public?
- South Africa ranks 46th and Sweden ranks 48th of 113 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Current expenditure as % of total expenditure in primary public institutions (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Current expenditure expressed as a percentage of direct expenditure in public educational institutions (instructional and non-instructional) of the specified level of education. Financial aid to students and other transfers are excluded from direct expenditure. Current expenditure is consumed within the current year and would have to be renewed if needed in the following year. It includes staff compensation and current expenditure other than for staff compensation (ex. on teaching materials, ancillary services and administration). Divide all current expenditure in public institutions of a given level of education (ex. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) by total expenditure (current and capital) in public institutions of the same level of education, and multiply by 100. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/