Nepal vs South Africa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes
Nepal
63,608
in 2023
South Africa
62,467
in 2023
Nepal rank
53rd
South Africa rank
54th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes over time
- Nepal
- South Africa
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 63,608 against 62,467 in South Africa, a difference of 1,141.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Nepal ahead.
Nepal ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 54th of 128 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, Nepal averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Nepal | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 61,497 | 57,513 | 3,983 | Nepal |
| 2020s | 51,450 | 61,698 | 10,248 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes, Nepal or South Africa?
- Nepal, at 63,608 against 62,467 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes between Nepal and South Africa?
- 1,141, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Nepal and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do Nepal and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- Nepal ranks 53rd 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