South Africa vs Sweden: Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary
South Africa
35.4%
in 2024
Sweden
33.9%
in 2022
South Africa rank
12th
Sweden rank
14th
Educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary over time
- South Africa
- Sweden
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 35.4% against 33.9% in Sweden, a difference of 1.5%.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 15 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Sweden ahead.
South Africa ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 14th of 75 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Sweden in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.6% | 26.4% | 21.8% | Sweden |
| 2010s | 5.9% | 28.0% | 22.1% | Sweden |
| 2020s | 35.4% | 32.0% | 3.4% | 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 Sweden?
- South Africa, at 35.4% against 33.9% in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary between South Africa and Sweden?
- 1.5%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sweden?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and Sweden rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed post-secondary non-tertiary?
- South Africa ranks 12th and Sweden ranks 14th 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, rural, 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