South Africa vs Thailand: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes
South Africa
2.25 million
in 2023
Thailand
2.26 million
in 2025
South Africa rank
32nd
Thailand rank
31st
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports 2.26 million against 2.25 million in South Africa, a difference of 5,250.
Across all 20 years both countries report, Thailand has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 32nd and Thailand ranks 31st of 200 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.94 million | 2.66 million | 713,090 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 1.99 million | 2.71 million | 718,790 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 2.20 million | 2.30 million | 96,520 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes, South Africa or Thailand?
- Thailand, at 2.26 million against 2.25 million in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between South Africa and Thailand?
- 5,250, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Thailand?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Thailand rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and Thailand ranks 31st 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