Iran, Islamic Republic of vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+
Iran, Islamic Republic of
91.4%
in 2023
South Africa
90.0%
in 2024
Iran, Islamic Republic of rank
80th
South Africa rank
83rd
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time
- Iran, Islamic Republic of
- South Africa
How they compare
Iran, Islamic Republic of currently reports 91.4% against 90.0% in South Africa, a difference of 1.4%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Iran, Islamic Republic of has been ahead every year.
Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 80th and South Africa ranks 83rd of 134 countries.
Iran, Islamic Republic of has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran, Islamic Republic of | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.1% | 75.9% | 5.2% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2010s | 89.8% | 86.1% | 3.8% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
| 2020s | 91.0% | 88.9% | 2.1% | Iran, Islamic Republic of |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Iran, Islamic Republic of or South Africa?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of, at 91.4% against 90.0% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
- 1.4%, with Iran, Islamic Republic of ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Iran, Islamic Republic of and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 80th and South Africa ranks 83rd of 134 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ years, 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 primary education.