South Africa vs WB: South Asia: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, male
South Africa
281,626
in 2023
WB: South Asia
21.51 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
37th
WB: South Asia rank
37th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, male over time
- South Africa
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 21.51 million against 281,626 in South Africa, a difference of 21.22 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 76.4 times South Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 37th and WB: South Asia ranks 37th of 129 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 263,602 | 15.84 million | 15.58 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 290,737 | 19.68 million | 19.39 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, male, South Africa or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 21.51 million against 281,626 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, male between South Africa and WB: South Asia?
- 21.22 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: South Asia?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: South Asia rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, male?
- South Africa ranks 37th and WB: South Asia ranks 37th of 129 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, male (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