Morocco vs South Africa: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes
Morocco
2.25 million
in 2024
South Africa
2.25 million
in 2023
Morocco rank
33rd
South Africa rank
32nd
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- Morocco
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.25 million against 2.25 million in Morocco, a difference of 1,580.
Across all 23 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Morocco ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 200 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Morocco | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 954,949 | 1.93 million | 979,641 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1.26 million | 1.93 million | 678,728 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 1.64 million | 2.01 million | 372,633 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1.97 million | 2.20 million | 227,318 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes, Morocco or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 2.25 million against 2.25 million in Morocco as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between Morocco and South Africa?
- 1,580, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Morocco and South Africa?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1998 to 2023.
- How do Morocco and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- Morocco ranks 33rd and South Africa ranks 32nd of 200 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes (number). 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