Pakistan vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
Pakistan
11.5%
in 2021
South Africa
13.2%
in 2024
Pakistan rank
75th
South Africa rank
72nd
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13.2% against 11.5% in Pakistan, a difference of 1.7%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Pakistan's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Pakistan ahead.
Pakistan ranks 75th and South Africa ranks 72nd of 112 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 9.8% | 6.7% | 3.2% | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 11.5% | 12.9% | 1.4% | 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, Pakistan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 13.2% against 11.5% in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 1.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
- Pakistan ranks 75th and South Africa ranks 72nd of 112 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+, male (%) (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.