South Africa vs Zimbabwe: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
South Africa
98.3%
in 2024
Zimbabwe
98.2%
in 2023
South Africa rank
45th
Zimbabwe rank
47th
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 98.3% against 98.2% in Zimbabwe, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 9 years both countries report, Zimbabwe has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 45th and Zimbabwe ranks 47th of 99 countries.
Zimbabwe has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.4% | 94.6% | 1.2% | Zimbabwe |
| 2010s | 96.7% | 98.7% | 1.9% | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 97.7% | 98.4% | 0.7% | Zimbabwe |
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 Zimbabwe?
- South Africa, at 98.3% against 98.2% in Zimbabwe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Zimbabwe?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2002 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Zimbabwe rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- South Africa ranks 45th and Zimbabwe ranks 47th of 99 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, 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