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

Luxembourg
87.8
in 2020
South Africa
88.1
in 2020
Luxembourg rank
82nd
South Africa rank
80th

4.1.2 Completion rate in lower secondary education over time

  • Luxembourg
  • South Africa
020406080100200020102020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 88.1 against 87.8 in Luxembourg, a difference of 0.3.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

Luxembourg ranks 82nd and South Africa ranks 80th of 164 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Luxembourg South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 84 81 3 Luxembourg
2010s 93.5 85.8 7.7 Luxembourg
2020s 87.8 88.1 0.3 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education, Luxembourg or South Africa?
South Africa, at 88.1 against 87.8 in Luxembourg as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education between Luxembourg and South Africa?
0.3, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Luxembourg and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Luxembourg and South Africa rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in lower secondary education?
Luxembourg ranks 82nd 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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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