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
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.