Peru vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Peru
94.9%
in 2018
South Africa
95.0%
in 2024
Peru rank
61st
South Africa rank
60th
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Peru
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 95.0% against 94.9% in Peru, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Peru has been ahead every year.
Peru ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th of 98 countries.
Peru has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 91.7% | 83.1% | 8.5% | Peru |
| 2010s | 94.1% | 89.1% | 5.0% | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, Peru or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 95.0% against 94.9% in Peru as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Peru and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2018.
- How do Peru and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Peru ranks 61st and South Africa ranks 60th of 98 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, male (%). 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