Brazil vs South Africa: 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education

Brazil
88.85
in 2020
South Africa
88.1
in 2020
Brazil rank
77th
South Africa rank
80th

4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education over time

  • Brazil
  • South Africa
020406080200020102020

How they compare

Brazil currently reports 88.85 against 88.1 in South Africa, a difference of 0.75.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

Brazil ranks 77th and South Africa ranks 80th of 164 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Brazil South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 67.1 81 13.9 South Africa
2010s 81.1 85.8 4.7 South Africa
2020s 88.85 88.1 0.75 Brazil

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education, Brazil or South Africa?
Brazil, at 88.85 against 88.1 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education between Brazil and South Africa?
0.75, with Brazil ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
Brazil ranks 77th and South Africa ranks 80th of 164 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,228 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed