South Africa vs Vietnam: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal
South Africa
54.5%
in 2024
Vietnam
53.8%
in 2023
South Africa rank
55th
Vietnam rank
57th
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time
- South Africa
- Vietnam
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 54.5% against 53.8% in Vietnam, a difference of 0.7%.
Across all 12 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 55th and Vietnam ranks 57th of 110 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Vietnam | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.8% | 41.1% | 15.7% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 57.1% | 35.5% | 21.5% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 57.4% | 46.8% | 10.6% | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal, South Africa or Vietnam?
- South Africa, at 54.5% against 53.8% in Vietnam as of 2024.
- What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between South Africa and Vietnam?
- 0.7%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Vietnam?
- 12 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Vietnam rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- South Africa ranks 55th and Vietnam ranks 57th of 110 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal education and training in the previous 12 months, 15-24 years old, male (%). 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