Mexico vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent
Mexico
19.1%
in 2020
South Africa
19.3%
in 2024
Mexico rank
55th
South Africa rank
54th
Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 19.3% against 19.1% in Mexico, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Mexico has been ahead every year.
Mexico ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 54th of 86 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 19.1% | 8.8% | 10.3% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 19.3% against 19.1% in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent between Mexico and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent?
- Mexico ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 54th of 86 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, 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