Dominican Republic vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Dominican Republic
91.3%
in 2024
South Africa
91.2%
in 2024
Dominican Republic rank
60th
South Africa rank
62nd
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Dominican Republic
- South Africa
How they compare
Dominican Republic currently reports 91.3% against 91.2% in South Africa, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 10 years both countries report, Dominican Republic has been ahead every year.
Dominican Republic ranks 60th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 97 countries.
Dominican Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Dominican Republic | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 85.1% | 75.5% | 9.6% | Dominican Republic |
| 2010s | 85.2% | 83.6% | 1.6% | Dominican Republic |
| 2020s | 91.3% | 91.2% | 0.2% | Dominican Republic |
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?
- Dominican Republic, at 91.3% against 91.2% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Dominican Republic and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with Dominican Republic 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 60th 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