Education expenditure (South Africa): 6 % GDP in 2024, the latest available value.
25 observations from 2000 to 2024. Source: World Bank.
Total spending on education as % of GDP; measures the national effort for schools and universities.
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 % GDP |
| 2023 | 6.1 % GDP |
| 2022 | 6.2 % GDP |
| 2021 | 6.6 % GDP |
| 2020 | 6.2 % GDP |
| 2019 | 5.9 % GDP |
| 2018 | 5.6 % GDP |
| 2017 | 5.6 % GDP |
| 2016 | 5.4 % GDP |
| 2015 | 5.5 % GDP |
| 2014 | 5.5 % GDP |
| 2013 | 5.4 % GDP |
| 2012 | 5.5 % GDP |
| 2011 | 5.3 % GDP |
| 2010 | 5.1 % GDP |
| 2009 | 4.8 % GDP |
| 2008 | 4.4 % GDP |
| 2007 | 4.4 % GDP |
| 2006 | 4.5 % GDP |
| 2005 | 4.5 % GDP |
| 2004 | 4.5 % GDP |
| 2003 | 4.4 % GDP |
| 2002 | 4.5 % GDP |
| 2001 | 4.6 % GDP |
| 2000 | 4.9 % GDP |