South Africa - Basic Research Expenditures by Higher Education
Since 2014, South Africa Basic Research Expenditures by Higher Education jumped by 7.6% year on year. With $1,246.52 Million PPP in 2019, the country was number 17 among other countries in Basic Research Expenditures by Higher Education. South Africa is overtaken by Denmark, which was ranked number 16 at $1,372.59 Million PPP and is followed by Israel with $1,141.17 Million PPP. United States topped the ranking with $46,917.95 Million PPP in 2019, that is a growth of 0.7% versus 2018. China, France and Japan respectively ranked number 2, 3 and 4 in this ranking. China recorded the best 5 years average growth at +12.8% per year, while Slovakia was the worst growing country at -3% per year.
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| Date | Million US Dollars PPP |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,246.52 |
| 2018 | 1,196.72 |
| 2017 | 1,145.91 |
| 2016 | 1,140.93 |
| 2015 | 973.42 |
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How does South Africa rank in Basic Research Expenditures by Higher Education?
| # | 35 Countries | Million US Dollars PPP | Last | YoY | 5‑years CAGR | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
#1
United States
|
46,917.95 | 2019 | +0.7 % | +3.3 % | View data | |
| 2 |
#2
China
|
17,138.09 | 2019 | +3.1 % | +12.8 % | View data | |
| 16 |
#16
Denmark
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1,372.59 | 2019 | +3.0 % | +2.2 % | View data | |
| 17 |
#17
South Africa
|
1,246.52 | 2019 | +4.2 % | +7.6 % | View data | |
| 18 |
#18
Israel
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1,141.17 | 2019 | +1.9 % | +2.9 % | View data | |