South Africa vs Uruguay: Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population
South Africa
14.4%
in 2024
Uruguay
12.9%
in 2024
South Africa rank
70th
Uruguay rank
71st
Educational attainment, at least Bachelor's or equivalent, population over time
- South Africa
- Uruguay
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.4% against 12.9% in Uruguay, a difference of 1.5%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Uruguay's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Uruguay ahead.
South Africa ranks 70th and Uruguay ranks 71st of 112 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 | 6.7% | 10.0% | 3.4% | Uruguay |
| 2020s | 14.4% | 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, South Africa or Uruguay?
- South Africa, at 14.4% against 12.9% in Uruguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least bachelor's or equivalent, population between South Africa and Uruguay?
- 1.5%, 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 70th and Uruguay ranks 71st 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+, total (%) (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.