Ecuador vs South Africa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
Ecuador
751,029
in 2023
South Africa
775,834
in 2023
Ecuador rank
34th
South Africa rank
33rd
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- Ecuador
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 775,834 against 751,029 in Ecuador, a difference of 24,805.
Across all 10 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Ecuador ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 131 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 553,312 | 662,303 | 108,991 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 724,425 | 791,069 | 66,644 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes, Ecuador or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 775,834 against 751,029 in Ecuador as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between Ecuador and South Africa?
- 24,805, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and South Africa?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Ecuador and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Ecuador ranks 34th and South Africa ranks 33rd of 131 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, 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