Poland vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or
Poland
91.1%
in 2020
South Africa
90.0%
in 2024
Poland rank
33rd
South Africa rank
35th
Educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or over time
- Poland
- South Africa
How they compare
Poland currently reports 91.1% against 90.0% in South Africa, a difference of 1.1%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 1970 it was South Africa ahead.
Poland ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 35th of 97 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Poland averaged higher in 3 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Poland | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.3% | 50.9% | 17.6% | South Africa |
| 2000s | 83.3% | 78.6% | 4.7% | Poland |
| 2010s | 85.9% | 80.2% | 5.7% | Poland |
| 2020s | 91.1% | 84.7% | 6.4% | Poland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or, Poland or South Africa?
- Poland, at 91.1% against 90.0% in South Africa as of 2020.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or between Poland and South Africa?
- 1.1%, with Poland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Poland and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2020.
- How do Poland and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed lower secondary education or?
- Poland ranks 33rd 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