South Sudan vs Syrian Arab Republic: Official entrance age to lower secondary education
South Sudan
12 years
in 2025
Syrian Arab Republic
12 years
in 2025
South Sudan rank
30th
Syrian Arab Republic rank
30th
Official entrance age to lower secondary education over time
- South Sudan
- Syrian Arab Republic
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 12 years against 12 years in Syrian Arab Republic, a difference of 0 years.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 27 shared years of data; in 1999 it was Syrian Arab Republic ahead.
South Sudan ranks 30th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 30th of 221 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 4 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Syrian Arab Republic | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 years | 12 years | 0 years | — |
| 2000s | 12 years | 10.6 years | 1.4 years | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 12 years | 11.2 years | 0.8 years | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 12 years | 12 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official entrance age to lower secondary education, South Sudan or Syrian Arab Republic?
- South Sudan, at 12 years against 12 years in Syrian Arab Republic as of 2025.
- What is the difference in official entrance age to lower secondary education between South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 0 years, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic?
- 27 years are reported by both, from 1999 to 2025.
- How do South Sudan and Syrian Arab Republic rank globally for official entrance age to lower secondary education?
- South Sudan ranks 30th and Syrian Arab Republic ranks 30th of 221 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Official entrance age to lower secondary education (years). 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