Luxembourg vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Luxembourg
50.1%
in 2023
South Africa
50.2%
in 2024
Luxembourg rank
12th
South Africa rank
11th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Luxembourg
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 50.2% against 50.1% in Luxembourg, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 11 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Luxembourg ahead.
Luxembourg ranks 12th and South Africa ranks 11th of 108 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Luxembourg averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Luxembourg | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 29.1% | 11.1% | 18.0% | Luxembourg |
| 2010s | 43.3% | 14.1% | 29.2% | Luxembourg |
| 2020s | 49.2% | 49.6% | 0.4% | 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, Luxembourg or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 50.2% against 50.1% in Luxembourg as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Luxembourg and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Luxembourg and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2021.
- How do Luxembourg and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Luxembourg ranks 12th 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
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed post-secondary non-tertiary education.