South Africa vs Viet Nam: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+
South Africa
90.0%
in 2024
Viet Nam
90.3%
in 2023
South Africa rank
83rd
Viet Nam rank
82nd
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time
- South Africa
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 90.3% against 90.0% in South Africa, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Viet Nam ahead.
South Africa ranks 83rd and Viet Nam ranks 82nd of 134 countries.
Viet Nam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 83.7% | 85.4% | 1.7% | Viet Nam |
| 2020s | 88.9% | 89.3% | 0.4% | Viet Nam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, South Africa or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 90.3% against 90.0% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 0.3%, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
- South Africa ranks 83rd and Viet Nam ranks 82nd 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.