MDG: Southern Asia vs South Africa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
MDG: Southern Asia
46.54 million
in 2024
South Africa
775,834
in 2023
MDG: Southern Asia rank
31st
South Africa rank
33rd
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- MDG: Southern Asia
- South Africa
How they compare
MDG: Southern Asia currently reports 46.54 million against 775,834 in South Africa, a difference of 45.77 million.
That makes MDG: Southern Asia's figure about 60.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, MDG: Southern Asia has been ahead every year.
MDG: Southern Asia ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 33rd of 204 groups.
MDG: Southern Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | MDG: Southern Asia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 34.31 million | 666,023 | 33.64 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
| 2020s | 43.00 million | 779,166 | 42.22 million | MDG: Southern Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes, MDG: Southern Asia or South Africa?
- MDG: Southern Asia, at 46.54 million against 775,834 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 45.77 million, with MDG: Southern Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do MDG: Southern Asia and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- MDG: Southern Asia ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 33rd of 204 groups.
- 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