Paraguay vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent
Paraguay
6.3%
in 2024
South Africa
6.4%
in 2024
Paraguay rank
54th
South Africa rank
53rd
Educational attainment rate, completed Bachelor's or equivalent over time
- Paraguay
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 6.4% against 6.3% in Paraguay, a difference of 0.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Paraguay ahead.
Paraguay ranks 54th and South Africa ranks 53rd of 85 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.1% | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 6.2% | 4.3% | 1.8% | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent, Paraguay or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 6.4% against 6.3% in Paraguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent between Paraguay and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Paraguay and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed bachelor's or equivalent?
- Paraguay ranks 54th 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