South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes
South Africa
62,467
in 2023
Sri Lanka
60,556
in 2023
South Africa rank
54th
Sri Lanka rank
57th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 62,467 against 60,556 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 1,911.
Across all 10 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 57th of 128 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 59,880 | 43,563 | 16,316 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 62,441 | 53,736 | 8,705 | 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, South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- South Africa, at 62,467 against 60,556 in Sri Lanka as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 1,911, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 54th and Sri Lanka ranks 57th 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