Bahrain vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary

Bahrain
50.6%
in 2024
South Africa
51.1%
in 2024
Bahrain rank
22nd
South Africa rank
20th

Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary over time

  • Bahrain
  • South Africa
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How they compare

South Africa currently reports 51.1% against 50.6% in Bahrain, a difference of 0.5%.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 5 shared years of data; in 2010 it was Bahrain ahead.

Bahrain ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 111 countries.

Across the 2 decades both report, Bahrain averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade Bahrain South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 28.0% 13.8% 14.2% Bahrain
2020s 50.6% 51.1% 0.5% South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary, Bahrain or South Africa?
South Africa, at 51.1% against 50.6% in Bahrain as of 2024.
What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary between Bahrain and South Africa?
0.5%, with South Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Bahrain and South Africa?
5 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2024.
How do Bahrain and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary?
Bahrain ranks 22nd and South Africa ranks 20th of 111 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary 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

Indicator
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, female (%)
Unit
%
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
111 places, 1,335 data points, 1970–2024
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release