South Africa Highest Education Spending
6.56%
The highest education spending in South Africa was 6.56% in 2021. The top 5 years were: 2021 (6.56%), 2020 (6.17%), 2022 (6.16%), 2023 (6.12%), 2024 (6.02%).
Top 5 Highest Years▾
All Data (sorted by value)▾
| Year | Value | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5.99% | −0.04% | 25th |
| 2024 | 6.02% | −0.10% | 21st |
| 2023 | 6.12% | −0.03% | 108th |
| 2022 | 6.16% | −0.40% | 144th |
| 2021 | 6.56% | +0.38% | 152nd |
| 2020 | 6.17% | +0.26% | 144th |
| 2019 | 5.91% | +0.27% | 142nd |
| 2018 | 5.64% | +0.05% | 142nd |
| 2017 | 5.60% | +0.15% | 142nd |
| 2016 | 5.44% | −0.04% | 125th |
| 2015 | 5.48% | −0.01% | 127th |
| 2014 | 5.49% | +0.14% | 124th |
| 2013 | 5.35% | −0.17% | 114th |
| 2012 | 5.52% | +0.23% | 112th |
| 2011 | 5.29% | +0.15% | 105th |
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