Panama vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Panama
90.5%
in 2024
South Africa
91.2%
in 2024
Panama rank
64th
South Africa rank
62nd
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Panama
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 91.2% against 90.5% in Panama, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Panama ahead.
Panama ranks 64th and South Africa ranks 62nd of 97 countries.
Panama has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Panama | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 81.3% | 75.4% | 5.9% | Panama |
| 2010s | 84.0% | 83.8% | 0.1% | Panama |
| 2020s | 90.4% | 89.5% | 1.0% | Panama |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, Panama or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 91.2% against 90.5% in Panama as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Panama and South Africa?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Panama and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2024.
- How do Panama and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Panama ranks 64th 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