Dominican Republic vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Dominican Republic
91.0%
in 2024
South Africa
92.9%
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
61st
South Africa rank
58th
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Dominican Republic
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 92.9% against 91.0% in Dominican Republic, a difference of 1.9%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Dominican Republic ahead.
Dominican Republic ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 58th of 96 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Dominican Republic averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.6% | 78.7% | 6.9% | Dominican Republic |
| 2010s | 84.5% | 86.1% | 1.6% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 91.0% | 92.9% | 2.0% | 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, Dominican Republic or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 92.9% against 91.0% in Dominican Republic as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 1.9%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Dominican Republic and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Dominican Republic ranks 61st 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