South Africa vs WB: Euro Area: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes
South Africa
62,467
in 2023
WB: Euro Area
4.42 million
in 2024
South Africa rank
54th
WB: Euro Area rank
54th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 7 programmes, both sexes over time
- South Africa
- WB: Euro Area
How they compare
WB: Euro Area currently reports 4.42 million against 62,467 in South Africa, a difference of 4.36 million.
That makes WB: Euro Area's figure about 70.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 12 years both countries report, WB: Euro Area has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 54th and WB: Euro Area ranks 54th of 128 countries.
WB: Euro Area has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WB: Euro Area | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 58,940 | 3.91 million | 3.86 million | WB: Euro Area |
| 2020s | 61,698 | 4.34 million | 4.27 million | WB: Euro Area |
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 WB: Euro Area?
- WB: Euro Area, at 4.42 million against 62,467 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes between South Africa and WB: Euro Area?
- 4.36 million, with WB: Euro Area ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WB: Euro Area?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and WB: Euro Area rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 7 programmes, both sexes?
- South Africa ranks 54th and WB: Euro Area 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