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

Iraq
45.4
in 2020
South Africa
48.6
in 2020
Iraq rank
100th
South Africa rank
98th

4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education over time

  • Iraq
  • South Africa
1020304050200020102020

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 48.6 against 45.4 in Iraq, a difference of 3.2.

That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Iraq's.

Across all 21 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.

Iraq ranks 100th and South Africa ranks 98th of 164 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 17.6 42.6 25 South Africa
2010s 29.5 46.9 17.4 South Africa
2020s 45.4 48.6 3.2 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education, Iraq or South Africa?
South Africa, at 48.6 against 45.4 in Iraq as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education between Iraq and South Africa?
3.2, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and South Africa?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do Iraq and South Africa rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education?
Iraq ranks 100th 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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About this data

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