Paraguay vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary
Paraguay
17.9%
in 2020
South Africa
18.4%
in 2024
Paraguay rank
86th
South Africa rank
84th
Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary over time
- Paraguay
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18.4% against 17.9% in Paraguay, a difference of 0.5%.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 86th and South Africa ranks 84th of 128 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.6% | 4.1% | 3.5% | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 15.4% | 8.9% | 6.5% | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 17.9% | 12.7% | 5.3% | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, Paraguay or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 18.4% against 17.9% in Paraguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary between Paraguay and South Africa?
- 0.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2020.
- How do Paraguay and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary?
- Paraguay ranks 86th and South Africa ranks 84th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, female (%) (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 short-cycle tertiary education.