Bangladesh vs South Africa: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal
Bangladesh
15.0%
in 2023
South Africa
14.9%
in 2024
Bangladesh rank
53rd
South Africa rank
55th
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time
- Bangladesh
- South Africa
How they compare
Bangladesh currently reports 15.0% against 14.9% in South Africa, a difference of 0.1%.
Across all 5 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Bangladesh ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 55th of 110 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.1% | 21.0% | 11.9% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 13.3% | 18.2% | 4.9% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 15.0% | 15.5% | 0.5% | 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, Bangladesh or South Africa?
- Bangladesh, at 15.0% against 14.9% in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 0.1%, with Bangladesh ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and South Africa?
- 5 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2023.
- How do Bangladesh and South Africa rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Bangladesh ranks 53rd and South Africa ranks 55th 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, 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