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

Armenia
48.8%
in 2023
South Africa
50.2%
in 2024
Armenia rank
14th
South Africa rank
11th

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

  • Armenia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 50.2% against 48.8% in Armenia, a difference of 1.4%.

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

Armenia ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 11th of 108 countries.

Armenia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Armenia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 43.9% 11.3% 32.6% Armenia
2010s 45.5% 14.0% 31.4% Armenia
2020s 50.9% 49.6% 1.4% Armenia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population, Armenia or South Africa?
South Africa, at 50.2% against 48.8% in Armenia as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Armenia and South Africa?
1.4%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Armenia and South Africa?
11 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
How do Armenia and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
Armenia ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 11th of 108 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+, male (%) (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+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
108 places, 1,328 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

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