North Macedonia vs South Africa: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal
North Macedonia
3.1%
in 2024
South Africa
3.0%
in 2024
North Macedonia rank
53rd
South Africa rank
55th
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time
- North Macedonia
- South Africa
How they compare
North Macedonia currently reports 3.1% against 3.0% in South Africa, a difference of 0.1%.
That makes North Macedonia's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 5 times across 14 shared years of data; in 2006 it was South Africa ahead.
North Macedonia ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 55th of 103 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Macedonia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 2.8% | 3.0% | 0.2% | 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, North Macedonia or South Africa?
- North Macedonia, at 3.1% against 3.0% in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with North Macedonia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Macedonia and South Africa?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do North Macedonia and South Africa rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- North Macedonia ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 55th of 103 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, 25-54 years old, female (%). 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