Albania vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Albania
98.2%
in 2017
South Africa
98.3%
in 2024
Albania rank
54th
South Africa rank
52nd
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Albania
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 98.3% against 98.2% in Albania, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, Albania has been ahead every year.
Albania ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 100 countries.
Albania has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Albania | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 97.8% | 92.3% | 5.5% | Albania |
| 2010s | 97.6% | 96.8% | 0.7% | Albania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, Albania or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 98.3% against 98.2% in Albania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Albania and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Albania and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2017.
- How do Albania and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Albania ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 52nd of 100 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population 25+ years, urban, both sexes (%). 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