South Africa vs WB: South Asia: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes
South Africa
818,404
in 2023
WB: South Asia
43.54 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
42nd
WB: South Asia rank
42nd
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 43.54 million against 818,404 in South Africa, a difference of 42.72 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 53.2 times South Africa's.
Across all 19 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 42nd and WB: South Asia ranks 42nd of 214 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 267,831 | 25.22 million | 24.95 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2000s | 320,637 | 46.67 million | 46.35 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 823,719 | 49.12 million | 48.29 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 807,846 | 40.71 million | 39.90 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes, South Africa or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 43.54 million against 818,404 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes between South Africa and WB: South Asia?
- 42.72 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: South Asia?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 1994 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: South Asia rank globally for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 42nd and WB: South Asia 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
February 2026 Data Release