Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary
Republic of Korea
58.1%
in 2024
South Africa
56.5%
in 2024
Republic of Korea rank
6th
South Africa rank
7th
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
Republic of Korea currently reports 58.1% against 56.5% in South Africa, a difference of 1.6%.
Across all 8 years both countries report, Republic of Korea has been ahead every year.
Republic of Korea ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 7th of 75 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 53.8% | 17.7% | 36.2% | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 57.1% | 56.1% | 1.0% | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary, Republic of Korea or South Africa?
- Republic of Korea, at 58.1% against 56.5% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 1.6%, with Republic of Korea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2024.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary?
- Republic of Korea ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 7th of 75 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, urban, male (%). 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