Bahrain vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population

Bahrain
50.6%
in 2024
South Africa
51.1%
in 2024
Bahrain rank
22nd
South Africa rank
20th

Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time

  • Bahrain
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 51.1% against 50.6% in Bahrain, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Bahrain ahead.

Bahrain ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 111 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bahrain averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bahrain South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 28.0% 13.8% 14.2% Bahrain
2020s 50.6% 51.1% 0.5% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Bahrain or South Africa?
South Africa, at 51.1% against 50.6% in Bahrain as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Bahrain and South Africa?
0.5%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Bahrain and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Bahrain ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, 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

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population 25+, female (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
111 places, 1,333 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.