New Zealand vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
New Zealand
48.1%
in 2020
South Africa
51.1%
in 2024
New Zealand rank
23rd
South Africa rank
20th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- New Zealand
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 51.1% against 48.1% in New Zealand, a difference of 3.0%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times New Zealand's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, New Zealand has been ahead every year.
New Zealand ranks 23rd and South Africa ranks 20th of 111 countries.
New Zealand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | New Zealand | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 35.9% | 9.2% | 26.7% | New Zealand |
| 2010s | 42.0% | 13.9% | 28.1% | New Zealand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, New Zealand or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 51.1% against 48.1% in New Zealand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between New Zealand and South Africa?
- 3.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for New Zealand and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2016.
- How do New Zealand and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- New Zealand ranks 23rd 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.