Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or
Republic of Korea
85.6%
in 2024
South Africa
84.9%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
52nd
South Africa rank
53rd
Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 85.6% against 84.9% in South Africa, a difference of 0.7%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 53rd of 131 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Republic of Korea averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.9% | 29.9% | 14.1% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 73.9% | 64.6% | 9.3% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 80.3% | 71.8% | 8.4% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 84.3% | 79.7% | 4.6% | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or, Republic of Korea or South Africa?
- Republic of Korea, at 85.6% against 84.9% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 0.7%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or?
- Republic of Korea ranks 52nd and South Africa ranks 53rd of 131 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or higher, population 25+ years, 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