Mauritius vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent
Mauritius
12.5%
in 2023
South Africa
13.2%
in 2024
Mauritius rank
73rd
South Africa rank
72nd
Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent over time
- Mauritius
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 13.2% against 12.5% in Mauritius, a difference of 0.7%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Mauritius's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2008 it was South Africa ahead.
Mauritius ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 72nd of 112 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mauritius averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mauritius | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.8% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 8.4% | 6.8% | 1.6% | Mauritius |
| 2020s | 10.3% | 8.1% | 2.2% | Mauritius |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent, Mauritius or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 13.2% against 12.5% in Mauritius as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent between Mauritius and South Africa?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mauritius and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2023.
- How do Mauritius and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent?
- Mauritius ranks 73rd and South Africa ranks 72nd of 112 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent education or higher, population 25+ years, 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