South Africa vs Tonga: Adjusted net enrolment rate, one year before the official primary
South Africa
78.8%
in 2023
Tonga
77.7%
in 2024
South Africa rank
109th
Tonga rank
112th
Adjusted net enrolment rate, one year before the official primary over time
- South Africa
- Tonga
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 78.8% against 77.7% in Tonga, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 1998 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 109th and Tonga ranks 112th of 175 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Tonga | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.6% | 21.7% | 37.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 76.3% | 66.3% | 10.0% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher adjusted net enrolment rate, one year before the official primary, South Africa or Tonga?
- South Africa, at 78.8% against 77.7% in Tonga as of 2023.
- What is the difference in adjusted net enrolment rate, one year before the official primary between South Africa and Tonga?
- 1.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Tonga?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Tonga rank globally for adjusted net enrolment rate, one year before the official primary?
- South Africa ranks 109th and Tonga ranks 112th of 175 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Adjusted net enrolment rate, one year before the official primary entry age, both sexes (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release