Cyprus vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Cyprus
94.8%
in 2023
South Africa
92.9%
in 2024
Cyprus rank
55th
South Africa rank
58th
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Cyprus
- South Africa
How they compare
Cyprus currently reports 94.8% against 92.9% in South Africa, a difference of 1.9%.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Cyprus has been ahead every year.
Cyprus ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 58th of 96 countries.
Cyprus has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Cyprus | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 97.6% | 86.8% | 10.8% | Cyprus |
| 2020s | 95.9% | 91.6% | 4.3% | Cyprus |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, Cyprus or South Africa?
- Cyprus, at 94.8% against 92.9% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Cyprus and South Africa?
- 1.9%, with Cyprus ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Cyprus and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Cyprus and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Cyprus ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 58th 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, both sexes (%). 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