Pakistan vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent
Pakistan
5.8%
in 2021
South Africa
6.4%
in 2024
Pakistan rank
55th
South Africa rank
53rd
Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6.4% against 5.8% in Pakistan, a difference of 0.6%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Pakistan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2008 it was Pakistan ahead.
Pakistan ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 85 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Pakistan averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4% | 1.4% | 3.0% | Pakistan |
| 2010s | 5.0% | 2.0% | 3.0% | Pakistan |
| 2020s | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent, Pakistan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 6.4% against 5.8% in Pakistan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 0.6%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2021.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent?
- Pakistan ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 85 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, rural, 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