South Sudan vs Sudan: Duration of compulsory education
South Sudan
8
in 2025
Sudan
8
in 2025
South Sudan rank
156th
Sudan rank
156th
Duration of compulsory education over time
- South Sudan
- Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 8 against 8 in Sudan, a difference of 0.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2008 it was South Sudan ahead.
South Sudan ranks 156th and Sudan ranks 156th of 200 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 6 | 2 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 8 | 8 | 0 | — |
| 2020s | 8 | 8 | 0 | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher duration of compulsory education, South Sudan or Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 8 against 8 in Sudan as of 2025.
- What is the difference in duration of compulsory education between South Sudan and Sudan?
- 0, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Sudan?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Sudan rank globally for duration of compulsory education?
- South Sudan ranks 156th and Sudan ranks 156th of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Duration of compulsory education. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.