Jamaica vs South Africa: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal
Jamaica
15.1%
in 2023
South Africa
15.3%
in 2024
Jamaica rank
55th
South Africa rank
54th
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time
- Jamaica
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 15.3% against 15.1% in Jamaica, a difference of 0.2%.
Across all 11 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Jamaica ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 54th of 110 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Jamaica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13.3% | 18.1% | 4.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 14.9% | 16.5% | 1.6% | 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, Jamaica or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 15.3% against 15.1% in Jamaica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between Jamaica and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Jamaica and South Africa?
- 11 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do Jamaica and South Africa rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Jamaica ranks 55th and South Africa ranks 54th 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, 15-64 years old, both sexes (%). 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