Senegal vs South Africa: Educational attainment, at least Master's or equivalent, population

Senegal
2.7%
in 2022
South Africa
2.7%
in 2024
Senegal rank
61st
South Africa rank
60th

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

  • Senegal
  • South Africa
11.522.53200820162024

How they compare

South Africa currently reports 2.7% against 2.7% in Senegal, a difference of 0.0%.

Across all 6 years both countries report, Senegal has been ahead every year.

Senegal ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th of 80 countries.

Senegal has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Senegal South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 2.6% 1.2% 1.4% Senegal
2020s 2.7% 1.0% 1.6% Senegal

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population, Senegal or South Africa?
South Africa, at 2.7% against 2.7% in Senegal as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population between Senegal and South Africa?
0.0%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Senegal and South Africa?
6 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2022.
How do Senegal and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment, at least master's or equivalent, population?
Senegal ranks 61st 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.