Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Republic of Korea
49.6%
in 2024
South Africa
50.7%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
17th
South Africa rank
15th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 50.7% against 49.6% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 15th of 110 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.8% | 10.9% | 21.9% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 42.8% | 14.1% | 28.7% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 48.2% | 49.9% | 1.6% | 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, Republic of Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 50.7% against 49.6% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 1.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Republic of Korea ranks 17th and South Africa ranks 15th of 110 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+, total (%) (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.