Brunei Darussalam vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or
Brunei Darussalam
89.6%
in 2023
South Africa
90.4%
in 2024
Brunei Darussalam rank
42nd
South Africa rank
41st
Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or over time
- Brunei Darussalam
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 90.4% against 89.6% in Brunei Darussalam, a difference of 0.8%.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Africa ahead.
Brunei Darussalam ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 41st of 97 countries.
Brunei Darussalam has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brunei Darussalam | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 86.5% | 82.4% | 4.1% | Brunei Darussalam |
| 2020s | 88.0% | 85.5% | 2.5% | Brunei Darussalam |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or, Brunei Darussalam or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 90.4% against 89.6% in Brunei Darussalam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or between Brunei Darussalam and South Africa?
- 0.8%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brunei Darussalam and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Brunei Darussalam and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or?
- Brunei Darussalam ranks 42nd and South Africa ranks 41st of 97 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, urban, 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