Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in South Africa
South Africa: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ was 2,782 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in South Africa, 1987–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in South Africa is 2,782 millions, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 52.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in South Africa peaked at 4,145 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1987.
That places South Africa 5th out of 154 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in South Africa, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 millions | — |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 1989 | 0 millions | — |
| 1990 | 0 millions | — |
| 1993 | 0 millions | — |
| 1994 | 0 millions | — |
| 1996 | 0 millions | — |
| 1999 | 491.62 millions | — |
| 2000 | 518.16 millions | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 455.35 millions | -12.1% |
| 2002 | 386.63 millions | -15.1% |
| 2003 | 471.64 millions | +22.0% |
| 2004 | 914.26 millions | +93.8% |
| 2005 | 976.97 millions | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 1,134 millions | +16.1% |
| 2007 | 1,106 millions | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 1,765 millions | +59.6% |
| 2009 | 1,830 millions | +3.7% |
| 2010 | 1,851 millions | +1.2% |
| 2011 | 2,880 millions | +55.6% |
| 2012 | 4,145 millions | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 2,658 millions | -35.9% |
| 2014 | 2,946 millions | +10.9% |
| 2015 | 2,867 millions | -2.7% |
| 2017 | 2,238 millions | -21.9% |
| 2018 | 2,594 millions | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 2,782 millions | +7.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 millions | 0 millions | 0 millions | 3 |
| 1990s | 98.33 millions | 0 millions | 491.62 millions | 5 |
| 2000s | 955.79 millions | 386.63 millions | 1,830 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,773 millions | 1,851 millions | 4,145 millions | 9 |
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in South Africa?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in South Africa was 2,782 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 4,145 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1987.
- How does South Africa rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$?
- South Africa ranks 5th out of 154 countries with data for 2019.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.0%. 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 education not specified by level, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) not specified by level in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/