France vs South Africa: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes
France
6.27 million
in 2024
South Africa
5.50 million
in 2023
France rank
21st
South Africa rank
23rd
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes over time
- France
- South Africa
How they compare
France currently reports 6.27 million against 5.50 million in South Africa, a difference of 771,570.
That makes France's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
Across all 29 years both countries report, France has been ahead every year.
France ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 23rd of 219 countries.
France has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.39 million | 2.55 million | 2.84 million | France |
| 1990s | 5.77 million | 3.55 million | 2.22 million | France |
| 2000s | 5.91 million | 4.54 million | 1.37 million | France |
| 2010s | 5.99 million | 4.96 million | 1.03 million | France |
| 2020s | 6.21 million | 5.33 million | 880,212 | France |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in secondary education, both sexes, France or South Africa?
- France, at 6.27 million against 5.50 million in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in secondary education, both sexes between France and South Africa?
- 771,570, with France ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and South Africa?
- 29 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2023.
- How do France and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- France ranks 21st and South Africa ranks 23rd of 219 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in secondary 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