South Africa Government Expenditure on Education (% of GDP) (2024)
South Africa's Government Expenditure on Education (% of GDP): 6 % of GDP in 2024, -0.1pp YoY. World Bank (SE.XPD.TOTL.GD.ZS), 1990–2024.
South Africa (2024)
6
% of GDP
-0.1pp YoY
YoY Change
-0.1pp
percentage points
Trend
down
Series length
34
years of data
Data
| Year | % of GDP | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | -0.1pp |
| 2023 | 6.1 | -0pp |
| 2022 | 6.2 | -0.4pp |
| 2021 | 6.6 | +0.4pp |
| 2020 | 6.2 | +0.3pp |
| 2019 | 5.9 | +0.3pp |
| 2018 | 5.6 | +0pp |
| 2017 | 5.6 | +0.2pp |
| 2016 | 5.4 | -0pp |
| 2015 | 5.5 | -0pp |
| 2014 | 5.5 | +0.1pp |
| 2013 | 5.4 | -0.2pp |
| 2012 | 5.5 | +0.2pp |
| 2011 | 5.3 | +0.2pp |
| 2010 | 5.1 | +0.4pp |
| 2009 | 4.8 | +0.4pp |
| 2008 | 4.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2007 | 4.4 | -0.1pp |
| 2006 | 4.5 | +0pp |
| 2005 | 4.5 | n/a |
About this Dataset
South Africa recorded 6.0 % of GDP in 2024. The most recent year-on-year change was -0.1pp. The historical series (1990–2024) shows a peak of 6.6 in 2021 and a trough of 4.4 in 2003.
Data sourced from World Bank Open Data API. Values use World Bank standardised methodology ensuring cross-country comparability.
The chart above shows the full historical trend; the table below lists annual values with year-on-year changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
This indicator tracks south africa government expenditure on education (% of gdp) in South Africa, published by World Bank. Data covers 1990–2024 at annual frequency using harmonised methodology.
The most recent observation covers 2024. World Bank typically publishes this series with a lag of several months after the reference period. Data is updated annual.
The series peaked at 6.6 % of GDP in 2021 and reached its lowest recorded value of 4.4 in 2003. The latest reading of 6.0 in 2024 represents a year-on-year change of -0.1pp.