North Macedonia vs South Africa: Official entrance age to post-secondary non-tertiary education
North Macedonia
19 years
in 2025
South Africa
19 years
in 2025
North Macedonia rank
5th
South Africa rank
5th
Official entrance age to post-secondary non-tertiary education over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 19 years against 19 years in South Africa, a difference of 0 years.
Across all 13 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
North Macedonia ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 5th of 176 countries.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 19 years | 19 years | 0 years | — |
| 2020s | 19 years | 19 years | 0 years | — |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher official entrance age to post-secondary non-tertiary education, North Macedonia or South Africa?
- North Macedonia, at 19 years against 19 years in South Africa as of 2025.
- What is the difference in official entrance age to post-secondary non-tertiary education between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0 years, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2013 to 2025.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for official entrance age to post-secondary non-tertiary education?
- North Macedonia ranks 5th and South Africa ranks 5th of 176 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Official entrance age to post-secondary non-tertiary 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