Saudi Arabia vs WB: South Asia: Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes
Saudi Arabia
1.70 million
in 2024
WB: South Asia
78.77 million
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
29th
WB: South Asia rank
26th
Enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes over time
- Saudi Arabia
- WB: South Asia
How they compare
WB: South Asia currently reports 78.77 million against 1.70 million in Saudi Arabia, a difference of 77.07 million.
That makes WB: South Asia's figure about 46.3 times Saudi Arabia's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, WB: South Asia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 29th and WB: South Asia ranks 26th of 196 countries.
WB: South Asia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | WB: South Asia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.32 million | 47.43 million | 46.11 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2010s | 1.31 million | 72.81 million | 71.50 million | WB: South Asia |
| 2020s | 1.56 million | 81.35 million | 79.78 million | WB: South Asia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes, Saudi Arabia or WB: South Asia?
- WB: South Asia, at 78.77 million against 1.70 million in Saudi Arabia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes between Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia?
- 77.07 million, with WB: South Asia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and WB: South Asia rank globally for enrolment in upper secondary education, both sexes?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 29th and WB: South Asia ranks 26th of 196 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Enrolment in upper secondary education, 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