Burkina Faso vs South Africa: Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal
Burkina Faso
14.7%
in 2024
South Africa
14.9%
in 2024
Burkina Faso rank
57th
South Africa rank
55th
Participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal over time
- Burkina Faso
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 14.9% against 14.7% in Burkina Faso, a difference of 0.2%.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2006 it was South Africa ahead.
Burkina Faso ranks 57th and South Africa ranks 55th of 110 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burkina Faso averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burkina Faso | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.2% | 21.0% | 12.8% | South Africa |
| 2010s | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.7% | South Africa |
| 2020s | 15.4% | 15.3% | 0.1% | Burkina Faso |
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, Burkina Faso or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 14.9% against 14.7% in Burkina Faso as of 2024.
- What is the difference in participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal between Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 0.2%, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burkina Faso and South Africa?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do Burkina Faso and South Africa rank globally for participation rate of youth and adults in formal and non-formal?
- Burkina Faso ranks 57th 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