South Africa vs Switzerland: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female
South Africa
12,796
in 2023
Switzerland
13,255
in 2024
South Africa rank
30th
Switzerland rank
28th
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, female over time
- South Africa
- Switzerland
How they compare
Switzerland currently reports 13,255 against 12,796 in South Africa, a difference of 459.
Across all 12 years both countries report, Switzerland has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 30th and Switzerland ranks 28th of 142 countries.
Switzerland has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Switzerland | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8,967 | 10,965 | 1,998 | Switzerland |
| 2020s | 12,094 | 12,925 | 830.75 | Switzerland |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female, South Africa or Switzerland?
- Switzerland, at 13,255 against 12,796 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female between South Africa and Switzerland?
- 459, with Switzerland ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Switzerland?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2012 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Switzerland rank globally for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, female?
- South Africa ranks 30th and Switzerland ranks 28th 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