South Africa vs Timor-Leste: 4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education

South Africa
48.6
in 2020
Timor-Leste
51.8
in 2020
South Africa rank
98th
Timor-Leste rank
95th

4.1.2 Completion rate in upper secondary education over time

  • South Africa
  • Timor-Leste
0204060200020102020

How they compare

Timor-Leste currently reports 51.8 against 48.6 in South Africa, a difference of 3.2.

That makes Timor-Leste's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 21 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

South Africa ranks 98th and Timor-Leste ranks 95th of 164 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade South Africa Timor-Leste Difference Ahead
2000s 42.6 41.1 1.5 South Africa
2010s 46.9 50.1 3.2 Timor-Leste
2020s 48.6 51.8 3.2 Timor-Leste

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education, South Africa or Timor-Leste?
Timor-Leste, at 51.8 against 48.6 in South Africa as of 2020.
What is the difference in 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education between South Africa and Timor-Leste?
3.2, with Timor-Leste ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Timor-Leste?
21 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2020.
How do South Africa and Timor-Leste rank globally for 4.1.2 completion rate in upper secondary education?
South Africa ranks 98th and Timor-Leste ranks 95th 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