Mexico vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Mexico
0.9652 GPIA
in 2020
South Africa
0.9598 GPIA
in 2024
Mexico rank
59th
South Africa rank
60th
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 0.9652 GPIA against 0.9598 GPIA in South Africa, a difference of 0.0054 GPIA.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2004 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 60th of 96 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mexico averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.9283 GPIA | 0.9159 GPIA | 0.0124 GPIA | Mexico |
| 2010s | 0.9501 GPIA | 0.9355 GPIA | 0.0146 GPIA | Mexico |
| 2020s | 0.9652 GPIA | 0.968 GPIA | 0.0029 GPIA | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, Mexico or South Africa?
- Mexico, at 0.9652 GPIA against 0.9598 GPIA in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Mexico and South Africa?
- 0.0054 GPIA, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2020.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Mexico ranks 59th and South Africa ranks 60th of 96 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population 25+ years, rural, adjusted gender parity index (GPIA). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release