Iceland vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Iceland
51.9%
in 2023
South Africa
51.1%
in 2024
Iceland rank
19th
South Africa rank
20th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Iceland
- South Africa
How they compare
Iceland currently reports 51.9% against 51.1% in South Africa, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iceland ahead.
Iceland ranks 19th and South Africa ranks 20th of 111 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iceland averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iceland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.9% | 11.0% | 24.0% | Iceland |
| 2010s | 44.7% | 13.9% | 30.8% | Iceland |
| 2020s | 47.6% | 48.6% | 1.1% | 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, Iceland or South Africa?
- Iceland, at 51.9% against 51.1% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Iceland and South Africa?
- 0.8%, with Iceland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iceland and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2021.
- How do Iceland and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Iceland ranks 19th 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
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.