Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or
Republic of Korea
88.5%
in 2024
South Africa
90.0%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
38th
South Africa rank
35th
Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 90.0% against 88.5% in Republic of Korea, a difference of 1.5%.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 16 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 38th and South Africa ranks 35th of 97 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 | 31.1% | 50.9% | 19.8% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 79.4% | 77.2% | 2.3% | Republic of Korea |
| 2010s | 84.9% | 80.0% | 4.9% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 87.6% | 85.6% | 2.0% | 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?
- South Africa, at 90.0% against 88.5% in Republic of Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 1.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 16 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 38th and South Africa ranks 35th 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, 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