Mexico vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed Master's or equivalent
Mexico
2.9%
in 2020
South Africa
3.4%
in 2024
Mexico rank
51st
South Africa rank
49th
Educational attainment rate, completed Master's or equivalent over time
- Mexico
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3.4% against 2.9% in Mexico, a difference of 0.5%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Mexico's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Mexico ahead.
Mexico ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 49th of 67 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mexico | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% | Mexico |
| 2020s | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.0% | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed master's or equivalent, Mexico or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 3.4% against 2.9% in Mexico as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed master's or equivalent between Mexico and South Africa?
- 0.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mexico and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2020.
- How do Mexico and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed master's or equivalent?
- Mexico ranks 51st and South Africa ranks 49th of 67 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed Master's or equivalent education or higher, population 25+ years, urban, both sexes (%). 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