Paraguay vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population

Paraguay
13.6%
in 2024
South Africa
13.2%
in 2024
Paraguay rank
70th
South Africa rank
72nd

Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time

  • Paraguay
  • South Africa
051015200820162024

How they compare

Paraguay currently reports 13.6% against 13.2% in South Africa, a difference of 0.4%.

Across all 8 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.

Paraguay ranks 70th and South Africa ranks 72nd of 112 countries.

Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Paraguay South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 10.2% 6.7% 3.5% Paraguay
2020s 12.7% 9.8% 2.9% Paraguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population, Paraguay or South Africa?
Paraguay, at 13.6% against 13.2% in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between Paraguay and South Africa?
0.4%, with Paraguay ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and South Africa?
8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
How do Paraguay and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population?
Paraguay ranks 70th 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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
112 places, 1,208 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Bachelor's or equivalent.