South Africa vs Ukraine: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes
South Africa
775,834
in 2023
Ukraine
783,279
in 2024
South Africa rank
33rd
Ukraine rank
32nd
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Ukraine
How they compare
Ukraine currently reports 783,279 against 775,834 in South Africa, a difference of 7,445.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 10 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Ukraine ahead.
South Africa ranks 33rd and Ukraine ranks 32nd of 131 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Ukraine in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Ukraine | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 675,052 | 937,012 | 261,961 | Ukraine |
| 2020s | 754,784 | 748,399 | 6,384 | 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, South Africa or Ukraine?
- Ukraine, at 783,279 against 775,834 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes between South Africa and Ukraine?
- 7,445, with Ukraine ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Ukraine?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Ukraine rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 33rd and Ukraine ranks 32nd 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