Paraguay vs South Africa: Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education
Paraguay
8.8%
in 2020
South Africa
9.9%
in 2024
Paraguay rank
58th
South Africa rank
56th
Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education over time
- Paraguay
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 9.9% against 8.8% in Paraguay, a difference of 1.1%.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Paraguay's.
Across all 18 years both countries report, Paraguay has been ahead every year.
Paraguay ranks 58th and South Africa ranks 56th of 89 countries.
Paraguay has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Paraguay | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% | Paraguay |
| 2010s | 6.3% | 3.4% | 2.8% | Paraguay |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | Paraguay |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education, Paraguay or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 9.9% against 8.8% in Paraguay as of 2024.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education between Paraguay and South Africa?
- 1.1%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Paraguay and South Africa?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2020.
- How do Paraguay and South Africa rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education?
- Paraguay ranks 58th and South Africa ranks 56th of 89 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed short-cycle tertiary education or higher, population 25+ years, rural, female (%). 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