South Africa vs WB: Ibrd Only: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes
South Africa
318,664
in 2023
WB: Ibrd Only
5.54 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
13th
WB: Ibrd Only rank
13th
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: Ibrd Only
How they compare
WB: Ibrd Only currently reports 5.54 million against 318,664 in South Africa, a difference of 5.22 million.
That makes WB: Ibrd Only's figure about 17.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 22 years both countries report, WB: Ibrd Only has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 13th and WB: Ibrd Only ranks 13th of 134 countries.
WB: Ibrd Only has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Ibrd Only | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 147,168 | 3.45 million | 3.30 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2000s | 157,427 | 4.22 million | 4.06 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2010s | 294,694 | 5.40 million | 5.10 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
| 2020s | 284,106 | 6.18 million | 5.90 million | WB: Ibrd Only |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes, South Africa or WB: Ibrd Only?
- WB: Ibrd Only, at 5.54 million against 318,664 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes between South Africa and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 5.22 million, with WB: Ibrd Only ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Ibrd Only?
- 22 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: Ibrd Only rank globally for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 13th and WB: Ibrd Only ranks 13th of 134 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary 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