South Africa vs Thailand: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
South Africa
95.0%
in 2024
Thailand
96.1%
in 2022
South Africa rank
60th
Thailand rank
57th
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 96.1% against 95.0% in South Africa, a difference of 1.1%.
Across all 6 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 60th and Thailand ranks 57th of 98 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 90.2% | 96.0% | 5.8% | Thailand |
| 2020s | 93.1% | 96.1% | 3.0% | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, South Africa or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 96.1% against 95.0% in South Africa as of 2022.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between South Africa and Thailand?
- 1.1%, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2022.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- South Africa ranks 60th and Thailand ranks 57th 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