Republic of Korea vs South Africa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female
Republic of Korea
177,734
in 2024
South Africa
205,802
in 2023
Republic of Korea rank
18th
South Africa rank
15th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female over time
- Republic of Korea
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 205,802 against 177,734 in Republic of Korea, a difference of 28,068.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Republic of Korea's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Republic of Korea ahead.
Republic of Korea ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 15th of 146 countries.
Republic of Korea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Republic of Korea | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 288,132 | 189,285 | 98,847 | Republic of Korea |
| 2020s | 211,790 | 199,782 | 12,008 | Republic of Korea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female, Republic of Korea or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 205,802 against 177,734 in Republic of Korea as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female between Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 28,068, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Republic of Korea and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Republic of Korea and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female?
- Republic of Korea ranks 18th and South Africa ranks 15th of 146 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female (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