South Africa vs Uruguay: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
South Africa
15.4%
in 2024
Uruguay
15.1%
in 2024
South Africa rank
66th
Uruguay rank
68th
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 15.4% against 15.1% in Uruguay, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 66th and Uruguay ranks 68th of 109 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Uruguay in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Uruguay | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.4% | 11.9% | 5.5% | Uruguay |
| 2020s | 15.4% | 15.1% | 0.4% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, South Africa or Uruguay?
- South Africa, at 15.4% against 15.1% in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Uruguay?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Uruguay rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- South Africa ranks 66th and Uruguay ranks 68th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.