South Africa vs Viet Nam: Educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or
South Africa
32.7%
in 2024
Viet Nam
33.6%
in 2023
South Africa rank
63rd
Viet Nam rank
61st
Educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or over time
- South Africa
- Viet Nam
How they compare
Viet Nam currently reports 33.6% against 32.7% in South Africa, a difference of 0.9%.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Viet Nam ahead.
South Africa ranks 63rd and Viet Nam ranks 61st of 111 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Viet Nam in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Viet Nam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.8% | 21.5% | 1.7% | Viet Nam |
| 2010s | 25.0% | 22.9% | 2.1% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 33.4% | 31.7% | 1.7% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or, South Africa or Viet Nam?
- Viet Nam, at 33.6% against 32.7% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or between South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 0.9%, with Viet Nam ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Viet Nam?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Viet Nam rank globally for educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary education or?
- South Africa ranks 63rd and Viet Nam ranks 61st of 111 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Educational attainment rate, completed upper secondary 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