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

Qatar
53.4%
in 2022
South Africa
51.1%
in 2024
Qatar rank
17th
South Africa rank
20th

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

  • Qatar
  • South Africa
1020304050198620052024

How they compare

Qatar currently reports 53.4% against 51.1% in South Africa, a difference of 2.3%.

Across all 11 years both countries report, Qatar has been ahead every year.

Qatar ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 20th of 111 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Qatar South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 39.5% 11.0% 28.5% Qatar
2010s 38.5% 13.4% 25.1% Qatar

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Qatar or South Africa?
Qatar, at 53.4% against 51.1% in South Africa as of 2022.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Qatar and South Africa?
2.3%, with Qatar ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Qatar and South Africa?
11 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2017.
How do Qatar and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Qatar ranks 17th 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.