Panama vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population
Panama
2.9%
in 2024
South Africa
2.7%
in 2024
Panama rank
58th
South Africa rank
60th
Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population over time
- Panama
- South Africa
How they compare
Panama currently reports 2.9% against 2.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.2%.
That makes Panama's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Panama has been ahead every year.
Panama ranks 58th and South Africa ranks 60th of 80 countries.
Panama has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% | Panama |
| 2010s | 8.1% | 1.0% | 7.1% | Panama |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | Panama |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Panama or South Africa?
- Panama, 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 Panama and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with Panama ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
- Panama ranks 58th 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
The percentage of population ages 25 and over that attained or completed Master's or equivalent.