Brazil vs South Africa: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal
Brazil
15.5%
in 2024
South Africa
15.8%
in 2024
Brazil rank
53rd
South Africa rank
50th
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time
- Brazil
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 15.8% against 15.5% in Brazil, a difference of 0.3%.
Across all 20 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 50th of 110 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 16.4% | 17.9% | 1.5% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13.7% | 18.1% | 4.4% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 14.5% | 16.4% | 2.0% | 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, Brazil or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 15.8% against 15.5% in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between Brazil and South Africa?
- 0.3%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and South Africa?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2001 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and South Africa rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Brazil ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 50th 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, 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