Bulgaria vs South Africa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes
Bulgaria
60,857
in 2024
South Africa
62,467
in 2023
Bulgaria rank
56th
South Africa rank
54th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes over time
- Bulgaria
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 62,467 against 60,857 in Bulgaria, a difference of 1,610.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Bulgaria has been ahead every year.
Bulgaria ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 54th of 128 countries.
Bulgaria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bulgaria | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 80,204 | 58,940 | 21,264 | Bulgaria |
| 2020s | 72,488 | 61,698 | 10,790 | Bulgaria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes, Bulgaria or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 62,467 against 60,857 in Bulgaria as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes between Bulgaria and South Africa?
- 1,610, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bulgaria and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Bulgaria and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Bulgaria ranks 56th and South Africa ranks 54th of 128 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 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