China vs South Africa: 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education

China
98
in 2020
South Africa
97.7
in 2020
China rank
73rd
South Africa rank
76th

4.1.2 Completion rate in primary education over time

  • China
  • South Africa
020406080100200020102020

How they compare

China currently reports 98 against 97.7 in South Africa, a difference of 0.3.

The two have swapped places 6 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was China ahead.

China ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 76th of 164 countries.

China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade China South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 94.4 93.1 1.3 China
2010s 96.8 96.1 0.7 China
2020s 98 97.7 0.3 China

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education, China or South Africa?
China, at 98 against 97.7 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education between China and South Africa?
0.3, with China ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for China and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do China and South Africa rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in primary education?
China ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 76th of 164 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.2 Completion rate in primary 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 primary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,228 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed