Brazil vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Brazil
90.9%
in 2024
South Africa
91.2%
in 2024
Brazil rank
63rd
South Africa rank
62nd
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Brazil
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 91.2% against 90.9% in Brazil, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 14 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 62nd of 97 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 71.3% | 76.4% | 5.0% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 78.9% | 84.4% | 5.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 90.9% | 91.2% | 0.3% | 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, Brazil or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 91.2% against 90.9% in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Brazil and South Africa?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2004 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Brazil ranks 63rd and South Africa ranks 62nd of 97 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, female (%). 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