Latvia vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population
Latvia
50.7%
in 2023
South Africa
50.7%
in 2024
Latvia rank
14th
South Africa rank
15th
Educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population over time
- Latvia
- South Africa
How they compare
Latvia currently reports 50.7% against 50.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 16 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Latvia ahead.
Latvia ranks 14th and South Africa ranks 15th of 110 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Latvia averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Latvia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30.5% | 11.2% | 19.2% | Latvia |
| 2010s | 38.4% | 14.1% | 24.3% | Latvia |
| 2020s | 48.2% | 49.1% | 0.9% | 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, Latvia or South Africa?
- Latvia, at 50.7% against 50.7% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population between Latvia and South Africa?
- 0.0%, with Latvia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Latvia and South Africa?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2021.
- How do Latvia and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed post-secondary, population?
- Latvia ranks 14th 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.