India vs South Africa: 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education

India
50.63
in 2021
South Africa
48.6
in 2020
India rank
96th
South Africa rank
98th

4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education over time

  • India
  • South Africa
0204060200020102021

How they compare

India currently reports 50.63 against 48.6 in South Africa, a difference of 2.03.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

India ranks 96th and South Africa ranks 98th of 164 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade India South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 30.2 42.6 12.4 South Africa
2010s 47.5 46.9 0.6 India
2020s 51 48.6 2.4 India

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education, India or South Africa?
India, at 50.63 against 48.6 in South Africa as of 2021.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education between India and South Africa?
2.03, with India ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for India and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do India and South Africa rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education?
India ranks 96th and South Africa ranks 98th of 164 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper 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 upper secondary education (%)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
164 places, 3,229 data points, 2000–2021
Last refreshed