South Sudan vs Syrian Arab Republic: Expected years of schooling, males vs. females
South Sudan
6.74 years
in 2023
Syrian Arab Republic
7.67 years
in 2023
South Sudan rank
193rd
Syrian Arab Republic rank
192nd
Expected years of schooling, males vs. females over time
- South Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
Syrian Arab Republic currently reports 7.67 years against 6.74 years in South Sudan, a difference of 0.93 years.
That makes Syrian Arab Republic's figure about 1.1 times South Sudan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Syrian Arab Republic has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 193rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 192nd of 194 countries.
Syrian Arab Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.66 years | 9.42 years | 2.76 years | Syrian Arab Republic |
| 2020s | 6.74 years | 7.67 years | 0.9289 years | Syrian Arab Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expected years of schooling, males vs. females, South Sudan or Syrian Arab Republic?
- Syrian Arab Republic, at 7.67 years against 6.74 years in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in expected years of schooling, males vs. females between South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 0.93 years, with Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for expected years of schooling, males vs. females?
- South Sudan ranks 193rd and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 192nd of 194 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Expected years of schooling, males vs. females. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of years a boy of school-entrance-age can expect to receive if the current age-specific enrollment rates persist throughout the child's life.