Argentina vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+
Argentina
88.4%
in 2022
South Africa
89.3%
in 2024
Argentina rank
84th
South Africa rank
82nd
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time
- Argentina
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 89.3% against 88.4% in Argentina, a difference of 0.9%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Argentina has been ahead every year.
Argentina ranks 84th and South Africa ranks 82nd of 136 countries.
Argentina has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Argentina | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 49.9% | 36.4% | 13.5% | Argentina |
| 1980s | 59.5% | 39.9% | 19.6% | Argentina |
| 2000s | 85.4% | 66.5% | 18.9% | Argentina |
| 2020s | 88.4% | 87.0% | 1.4% | Argentina |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Argentina or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 89.3% against 88.4% in Argentina as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Argentina and South Africa?
- 0.9%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Argentina and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2022.
- How do Argentina and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
- Argentina ranks 84th and South Africa ranks 82nd of 136 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, 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 primary education.