South Africa vs Ukraine: Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes
South Africa
2.25 million
in 2023
Ukraine
2.00 million
in 2025
South Africa rank
32nd
Ukraine rank
35th
Enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 2.25 million against 2.00 million in Ukraine, a difference of 255,860.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Ukraine's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Ukraine ahead.
South Africa ranks 32nd and Ukraine ranks 35th of 200 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Ukraine in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.95 million | 3.75 million | 1.80 million | Ukraine |
| 2000s | 1.93 million | 2.94 million | 1.00 million | Ukraine |
| 2010s | 1.99 million | 1.90 million | 94,365 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.20 million | 1.99 million | 211,495 | South Africa |
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 Ukraine?
- South Africa, at 2.25 million against 2.00 million in Ukraine as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 255,860, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 23 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for enrolment in lower secondary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and Ukraine ranks 35th 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