South Africa vs Thailand: Enrolment in lower secondary education, male
South Africa
1.15 million
in 2023
Thailand
1.15 million
in 2025
South Africa rank
32nd
Thailand rank
33rd
Enrolment in lower secondary education, male over time
- South Africa
- Thailand
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 1.15 million against 1.15 million in Thailand, a difference of 4,890.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2001 it was Thailand ahead.
South Africa ranks 32nd and Thailand ranks 33rd of 199 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 | 963,151 | 1.35 million | 384,964 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 1.00 million | 1.37 million | 370,913 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 1.11 million | 1.13 million | 17,770 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in lower secondary education, male, South Africa or Thailand?
- South Africa, at 1.15 million against 1.15 million in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in lower secondary education, male between South Africa and Thailand?
- 4,890, with South Africa 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, male?
- South Africa ranks 32nd and Thailand ranks 33rd of 199 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in lower secondary education, male (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