South Africa vs Sri Lanka: Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7)
South Africa
8.3%
in 2023
Sri Lanka
8.6%
in 2023
South Africa rank
91st
Sri Lanka rank
90th
Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) over time
- South Africa
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Sri Lanka currently reports 8.6% against 8.3% in South Africa, a difference of 0.3%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 11 shared years of data; in 2013 it was Sri Lanka ahead.
South Africa ranks 91st and Sri Lanka ranks 90th of 108 countries.
Across the 2 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.8% | 7.2% | 0.4% | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 8.4% | 8.3% | 0.1% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7), South Africa or Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lanka, at 8.6% against 8.3% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7) between South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 0.3%, with Sri Lanka ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Sri Lanka?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Sri Lanka rank globally for gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (isced 6 and 7)?
- South Africa ranks 91st and Sri Lanka ranks 90th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Gross graduation ratio from first degree programmes (ISCED 6 and 7) in tertiary education, male (%). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
Individual pages
About this data
February 2026 Data Release