Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes

Congo, Democratic Republic of the
837,832
in 2023
South Africa
818,404
in 2023
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
40th
South Africa rank
42nd

Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time

  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • South Africa
0200.0k400.0k600.0k800.0k197119972023

How they compare

Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 837,832 against 818,404 in South Africa, a difference of 19,428.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2010 it was South Africa ahead.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 40th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 214 countries.

South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Congo, Democratic Republic of the South Africa Difference Ahead
2010s 306,036 813,158 507,122 South Africa
2020s 724,891 813,000 88,109 South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Africa?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 837,832 against 818,404 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
19,428, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
10 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 40th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 214 countries.
Where does this data come from?
UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in pre-primary 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

Indicator
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number)
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY-SA 3.0 IGO (UNESCO Institute for Statistics)
Coverage
435 places, 18,608 data points, 1970–2025
Last refreshed

February 2026 Data Release