Republic of Moldova vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Republic of Moldova
2.9%
in 2024
South Africa
2.7%
in 2024
Republic of Moldova rank
57th
South Africa rank
60th

Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time

  • Republic of Moldova
  • South Africa
0123200820162024

How they compare

Republic of Moldova currently reports 2.9% against 2.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.2%.

That makes Republic of Moldova's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 3 times across 12 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Africa ahead.

Republic of Moldova ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 60th of 80 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Republic of Moldova averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Republic of Moldova South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 0.7% 1.1% 0.4% South Africa
2020s 1.8% 1.6% 0.3% Republic of Moldova

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Republic of Moldova or South Africa?
Republic of Moldova, at 2.9% against 2.7% in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
0.2%, with Republic of Moldova ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Moldova and South Africa?
12 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
How do Republic of Moldova and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Republic of Moldova ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 60th of 80 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), published as Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population 25+, male (%) (cumulative)
Unit
cumulative
Source
Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
80 places, 888 data points, 1990–2024
Last refreshed

The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.