Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Africa: Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
97.7%
in 2023
South Africa
98.4%
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
64th
South Africa rank
61st
Educational attainment: at least some primary (ISCED 1), population over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 98.4% against 97.7% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2005 it was South Africa ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 64th and South Africa ranks 61st of 99 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 87.9% | 95.0% | 7.1% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 96.1% | 97.4% | 1.3% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 97.7% | 98.2% | 0.5% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 98.4% against 97.7% in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2023.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment: at least some primary (isced 1), population?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 64th and South Africa ranks 61st 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, 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