Pakistan vs South Africa: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female
Pakistan
11,812
in 2023
South Africa
12,796
in 2023
Pakistan rank
31st
South Africa rank
30th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female over time
- Pakistan
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 12,796 against 11,812 in Pakistan, a difference of 984.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.1 times Pakistan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 12 shared years of data; in 2012 it was Pakistan ahead.
Pakistan ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 30th of 142 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Pakistan | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7,298 | 8,967 | 1,669 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 11,016 | 12,094 | 1,079 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female, Pakistan or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 12,796 against 11,812 in Pakistan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female between Pakistan and South Africa?
- 984, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Pakistan and South Africa?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do Pakistan and South Africa rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female?
- Pakistan ranks 31st and South Africa ranks 30th of 142 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female (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