Panama vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+
Panama
88.6%
in 2024
South Africa
89.3%
in 2024
Panama rank
83rd
South Africa rank
82nd
Educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ over time
- Panama
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 89.3% against 88.6% in Panama, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 1980 it was Panama ahead.
Panama ranks 83rd and South Africa ranks 82nd of 136 countries.
Panama has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 54.7% | 39.9% | 14.8% | Panama |
| 2000s | 80.8% | 71.7% | 9.2% | Panama |
| 2010s | 85.1% | 82.1% | 3.0% | Panama |
| 2020s | 88.7% | 88.0% | 0.8% | Panama |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+, Panama or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 89.3% against 88.6% in Panama as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+ between Panama and South Africa?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2024.
- How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed primary, population 25+?
- Panama ranks 83rd 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.