MDG: Eastern Asia vs South Africa: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes
MDG: Eastern Asia
42.77 million
in 2024
South Africa
818,404
in 2023
MDG: Eastern Asia rank
45th
South Africa rank
42nd
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- MDG: Eastern Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
MDG: Eastern Asia currently reports 42.77 million against 818,404 in South Africa, a difference of 41.95 million.
That makes MDG: Eastern Asia's figure about 52.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, MDG: Eastern Asia has been ahead every year.
MDG: Eastern Asia ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 221 groups.
MDG: Eastern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: Eastern Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 26.70 million | 267,831 | 26.43 million | MDG: Eastern Asia |
| 2000s | 24.59 million | 320,637 | 24.26 million | MDG: Eastern Asia |
| 2010s | 40.70 million | 823,719 | 39.88 million | MDG: Eastern Asia |
| 2020s | 49.39 million | 807,846 | 48.58 million | MDG: Eastern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, MDG: Eastern Asia or South Africa?
- MDG: Eastern Asia, at 42.77 million against 818,404 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between MDG: Eastern Asia and South Africa?
- 41.95 million, with MDG: Eastern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: Eastern Asia and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2023.
- How do MDG: Eastern Asia and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- MDG: Eastern Asia ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 221 groups.
- 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
February 2026 Data Release