Eritrea vs South Sudan: Expected years of schooling vs. share in extreme poverty
Eritrea
7.34 years
in 2023
South Sudan
5.63 years
in 2023
Eritrea rank
191st
South Sudan rank
194th
Expected years of schooling vs. share in extreme poverty over time
- Eritrea
- South Sudan
How they compare
Eritrea currently reports 7.34 years against 5.63 years in South Sudan, a difference of 1.71 years.
That makes Eritrea's figure about 1.3 times South Sudan's.
Across all 14 years both countries report, Eritrea has been ahead every year.
Eritrea ranks 191st and South Sudan ranks 194th of 194 countries.
Eritrea has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eritrea | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 7.34 years | 5.44 years | 1.9 years | Eritrea |
| 2020s | 7.33 years | 5.63 years | 1.7 years | Eritrea |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher expected years of schooling vs. share in extreme poverty, Eritrea or South Sudan?
- Eritrea, at 7.34 years against 5.63 years in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in expected years of schooling vs. share in extreme poverty between Eritrea and South Sudan?
- 1.71 years, with Eritrea ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eritrea and South Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2010 to 2023.
- How do Eritrea and South Sudan rank globally for expected years of schooling vs. share in extreme poverty?
- Eritrea ranks 191st and South Sudan ranks 194th 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 vs. share in extreme poverty. 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 child of school-entrance-age can expect to receive if the current age-specific enrollment rates persist throughout the child's life.