Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in South Africa

South Africa: Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ was 1,104 millions in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
1,104 millions
Change on year
up 42.8%
World rank
8th
of 91 countries
All-time high
1,483 millions
in 2017
All-time low
0 millions
in 1999
Years of data
16
1999–2019

Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in South Africa, 1999–2019

05001.0k1.5k1999200920191999: 0 millions2000: 0 millions2003: 0 millions2006: 415.3 millions2007: 544.9 millions2008: 632.3 millions2009: 736.5 millions2010: 724.7 millions2011: 262 millions2012: 378.5 millions2013: 1.3k millions2014: 1.4k millions2015: 1.4k millions2017: 1.5k millions2018: 773.2 millions2019: 1.1k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 1,104 millions for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in 2019.

That represents a change of up 42.8% on the previous year and up 49.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in South Africa peaked at 1,483 millions in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1999.

South Africa ranks 8th of 91 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) in South Africa, 1999 to 2019.
Year millions Change
1999 0 millions
2000 0 millions
2003 0 millions
2006 415.35 millions
2007 544.93 millions +31.2%
2008 632.28 millions +16.0%
2009 736.48 millions +16.5%
2010 724.65 millions -1.6%
2011 262.03 millions -63.8%
2012 378.52 millions +44.5%
2013 1,288 millions +240.3%
2014 1,408 millions +9.3%
2015 1,424 millions +1.1%
2017 1,483 millions +4.2%
2018 773.18 millions -47.9%
2019 1,104 millions +42.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 0 millions 0 millions 0 millions 1
2000s 388.17 millions 0 millions 736.48 millions 6
2010s 982.87 millions 262.03 millions 1,483 millions 9

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 5 Ukraine 1,400 millions compare
  2. 6 Australia 1,216 millions compare
  3. 7 Singapore 1,127 millions compare
  4. 9 Hungary 811.34 millions compare
  5. 10 Hong Kong 541.99 millions compare
  6. 11 Kenya 381.39 millions compare

See the full ranking of 91 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in South Africa?
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ in South Africa was 1,104 millions in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 1,483 millions in 2017.
What is the lowest government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1999.
How does South Africa rank for government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$?
South Africa ranks 8th out of 91 countries with data for 2019.
Is government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 49.9%. 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education, PPP$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
91 places, 1,059 data points, 1995–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on post-secondary non-tertiary education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in 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 PPP$. 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/