South Africa vs Switzerland: Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary
South Africa
35.6%
in 2024
Switzerland
34.6%
in 2024
South Africa rank
15th
Switzerland rank
18th
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 35.6% against 34.6% in Switzerland, a difference of 1.0%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Switzerland ahead.
South Africa ranks 15th and Switzerland ranks 18th of 79 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Switzerland in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.8% | 27.6% | 22.9% | Switzerland |
| 2010s | 6.3% | 33.1% | 26.8% | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 34.6% | 33.7% | 0.9% | 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, South Africa or Switzerland?
- South Africa, at 35.6% against 34.6% in Switzerland as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 1.0%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary?
- South Africa ranks 15th and Switzerland ranks 18th of 79 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, rural, 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